Jaime 1000 S4 Plus
PRINTER MANUAL A13540
IMAJE SA. reserves the right to alter the specifications and the design of this product at any time without giving prior notice. Reproduction, in whole or in part, is not allowed. IMAJE SA. Siège social : 9, rue Gaspard Monge B.P. 110 - 26501 BOURG-LES-VALENCE BOURG-LES-VALENCE Cedex Cedex - France Téléphone : 04 75 75 56 00 - Télécopie : 04 75 82 98 10 Edition Anglaise
Foreword. Revision. Contents
1
Generalities 2 Introduction to printers in the Jaime 1000 Plus range
3 Utilization 4 Routine maintenance 5 Troubleshooting 6 Consumables 7
s t n e t n o
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Technical specifications 8 Input/Output connection and Accessories
Glossary
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FOREWORD
Read all these instructions
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FIRE :
CAUTI ON : Consult the safety da ta sheet sheet for the ink to determine determine whether your printer uses INFLAMMABL INFLAMMABL E inks a nd a dditives. dditives. I f this thi s is the case case:: – P lace a foam , CO2 or pow pow der extinguisher extinguisher close close to the printer (maximum 10 metres). metres). – The printer must be kept in a well aired place place aw ay from from sources sources of of heat, flam es or or sparks. – Never Never leave ink, additive or or clean clean ing solutio solution n cans or clo cloths ths soaked in ink nea r t he printer. – Never Never smoke smoke near the printer. Display Display a notice with " NO SMOKING, INFLAMMABL INFLAMMABL E INK" clo close to the printer. – Make sure to keep keep the printer printer very clean, clean, as a dry ink depo deposit is highly highly inflamma ble. ble. – The ink, additive and clean clean ing solutio solution n cans m ust be close closed d a nd stored in a w ell ell a ired room. room. •
E L E C TR TR I C AL AL C ON ON N E C TI TI O N : – The connection connection to the single pha se electrici electricity ty supply netw ork must use a sta nda rd 3 pin pin plug with ea rt h ; this plug must be easy t o access. access. – The eart h connec connectio tion n m ust comply comply with applicable applicable regulations. regulations.
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H EA E AL TH : – It is str ictly ictly forbidde forbidden n to wea r conta conta ct lenses lenses when ha ndling co consuma ble products. products. – It is recommended recommended tha t ink-resis ink-resista ta nt gloves gloves an d safety goggles goggles should should be worm worm during filling and clea clea ning opera opera tions.
D i sconnect sconnect the pri nter from fr om the mains power supply before any intervention. interventi on. IMAJ E can not be in any wa y held responsible responsible should should th e above-ment above-ment ioned ioned rules not be respected, respected, a nd in genera l for for t he non-respec non-respectt of element element ar y sa fety rules concerning concerning th e utilizat ion ion of th ese ma chines.
All mo modifi difications cations without written authori authorization zation from Ima I maje je are prohibited and their possibl possible e consequence consequences s are the res r esponsa ponsabil bility ity of the person who performed them. T he same same applies appli es for any use of the pri nter which whi ch does not comply with wi th the pri nter’s speci specific fications. ations.
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REVISION
Update of the Jaime 1000 S4 Plus "Printer Manual" • The revisio revision n index A correspo corresponds nds to the initial edition edition of of this ma nua l. • The revisio revision n index cha cha nges with every every modific modificat at ions. ions. The modified modified pa ges ar e mentioned in t he following following t a ble. This This one indicates a ll upda ting since the first first edition.
Date of edition
Document revision index
JAIME 1000 Software index
Modified pages
January 1994
A0
D4
January 1995
B
D5.0 - A1.0
All
April 1996
C
D6 - A2
All
February 1998
E
D7-A3
All
Initial edition
This document document w as writt en by Christia n MILL ET. ET.
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CONTENTS
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FOREWORD. REVISION. CONTENTS
6 pages
2
GENERALITIES
5 pages
1
Installation
2
Ink jet printing
2-2
2.1 2.2
2-2 2-3
Dot-matrix characters Deflected continuous ink jet
3
Preparing the printer
2-4
4
Editing a message
2-4
5
Editing symbols
2-4
6
Production
2-5
3
INTROD INTR ODU UCTION TION TO PRINTE NTERS IN TH THE Jaime 1000 Plus RANGE
18 pages
1
The Console Th
3-2
2
The Operator Interface
3-3
Keyboard Display Indicators
3-3 3-3 3-4
3
Printing head
3-5
4
Ink circuit
3-6
4.1 4.2 4.3
3-6 3-7 3-8
Diagram (1 head) Diagram (2 heads) Location of components
5
Appearance of electronic boards
3-11
6
Servicing suitcase
3-12
7
Information specific to S4Plus Hi-P65
3-13
7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4
3-13 3-14 3-15 3-16
Generalities Diagram (1 head) Diagram (2 heads) Location of components
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UTILIZATION
1
Description of the S4 Plus screen
4-4
2
How ro reach the desired function or command
4-5
3
Appearance of the keyboard
4-6
4
Using the keys
4-6
5
General appearance of the menus
4-8
6
Detailed description of each function or command
4-9
7
PRODUCTION menu
4-10
7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4
Printer Message Status / Printhead Maintenance
4-10 4-12 4-16 4-17
The MESSAGE EDITING menu
4-19
8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4
Message Font Variables Parameters
4-19 4-22 4-24 4-26
Printer preparation menu
4-32
9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4
Initialization Parameters Options Access codes
4-32 4-35 4-36 4-37
Symbol Edit menu (option)
4-39
10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4
4-39 4-41 4-41 4-42
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Symbol Size General rule for creating one or more symbols in a font Drawing a symbol
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Special "Barcode"
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11.1 11.2 11.3
4-47 4-48 4-49
Using the "barcode" dialog box keys General rule for composing a barcode Details of each barcode
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
1
Routine maintenance table
5-2
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Routine maintenance procedures
5-3
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6
5-3 5-5 5-6 5-6 5-9 5-9
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TROUBLESHOOTING
1
Introduction
6-2
2
Preliminary checks
6-2
3
General printer operating parameters check
6-4
4
Diagnostics help
6-5
4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5
6-5 6-5 6-6 6-8 6-9
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Cleaning the heads Rinsing the umbilical/head assembly Restarting after rinsing the umbilical / head assembly Complete rinsing of the printer Restarting after complete rinsing Replacing the pressurisation air filter for Hi-P65
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Introduction Diagnostics example At printer start-up At jet start-up During printing
21 pages
Adjustments
6-11
5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4
6-11 6-13 6-17 6-18
Break-off point adjustment Jet in the gutter adjustment Pressure motor speed adjustment Four jets head adjustment
Spare Parts Sheets
6-19
6-1
6-19
Ma Main fuse
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CONSUMABLES
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Consumables
7-2
1.1 1.2 1.3
7-2 7-2 7-3
Définition Sales units La Labelling
2
Consumables and the application
7-4
3
Consumables and the Printer
7-4
3.1 3.2
7-4 7-4
Specification of ink use Consumption
4
Consumables and safety
7-5
5
Consumables, the guarantee and public liability
7-6
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
9
INPUT / OUTPUT CO CONNECTION AND ACCESSORIES
9 pages
11 pages
1
Access to the "Industrial Interface" card
9-2
2
The inputs
9-6
2.1 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5
9-6 9-6 9-6 9-6 9-6 9-7
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The The obje objec ct dete etectio ction n cell cell Inhibition of the object detector Tachometric generator Data Transmission Inputs by the parallel interface Values of absolute functional limits
The outputs
9-8
3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4
9-8 9-8 9-8 9-9
"General alarm" output "Jet Alarm" output Electrical characteristics of alarm outputs Start printing signal output
Timing diagrams
9-10
4.1 4.2
9-10 9-10
DTOP and VALIMP DTOP, message printing and BUSY
Accessories
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Installation
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2
Ink jet printing
2-2
2.1 2.2
2-2 2-3
Dot-matrix characters Deflected continuous ink jet
3
Preparing the printer
2-4
4
Editing a message
2-4
5
Editing symbols
2-4
6
Production
2-5
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Installation
The printer must be inst inst alled in a ventila ted room. room. If necessa necessa ry, connect connect the va pour outlet outlet loca loca ted undern eat h th e control control unit of S4 Plus Hi-P Hi-P 65 printers to an externa l evacua evacua tion outlet. outlet.
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Ink jet printing
Ink jet printing ena bles cont cont act-free ma rking or dat ing of items. The principle principle used by by IMAJ E prin ters is th e "deflected "deflected cont cont inuous jet" jet" wit h dot-ma dot-ma trix ty pe characters.
2.1 2.1
DotDo t-ma matr trix ix ch char arac acte ters rs Ea ch symbol symbol (le (letter, tter, digit, punctua punctua tion mar k, etc.) etc.) is conta conta ined within a recta recta ngular ar ea known known a s the "ma trix", divided divided into into col columns umns known known a s "tr ames" a nd defined defined by height height a nd width E xample xample : 7 x 6 mat rix - 16 x 12 matr ix The first digit is the num ber of of dots dots per tra me an d the second second digit is the num ber of of tra mes per matrix.
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12
1 2 3 4 5 6
time between trames empty trame full trame
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Principl Principle e of of the the conti continuou nuous s devia deviated ted ink jet printing printing process process The printer h ead is supplied with pressurized ink. The ink a rrives in a cann on (2) (2) wit h a hole (" (" nozzle") (3) (3) th rough w hich th e ink is ejected ejected to form a jet. The ink jet is modula ted by a piezopiezo-ele electric ctric resona resona tor (1) (1) to form form calibrat ed a nd equ idista nt droplets. The droplets not used for print ing a re recuperated in a gutt er (6) (6) to be rere-used. The droplets used for printing a re pola pola rized electrically electrically by a char ge electrode electrode (4) (4) a nd t hen deflected deflected from th eir initial pa th by t wo deflector deflector plat es (5) (5) to produce th e required sym bol. bol. The deflection deflection of a droplet droplet depends on its polar polar izat ion ion va lue. The droplets droplets a re projec projected ted onto th e item to be printed. A cha cha ra cter is formed formed t ra me by tra me; these tra mes ma y be full, full, partia l or or empty. Moving the obje object ct perpendicularly perpendicularly to the deflectio deflection n pla ne ena bles the tr am es to be offset offset from each other.
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Object movement Drop deflection
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Preparing the printer
The J aime 1000 1000 S4 P lus printers are equipped equipped w ith a universal universal st anda rd program, w hich hich need to be a da pted to your your ma chine. You You can t hus choose choose the langu a ge for for opera opera tor dialog, adjust th e clo clock ck and va lidat e the a ccess ccess codes, codes, option option or par a meters.
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Editing a message
Ed iting a messa ge consists consists on one one ha nd of the creation of a text, code or illustra illustra tion, using char acters, sym bols, bols, elements elements of a count count er or clo clock ck memorized memorized in the print er, an d on the other of a ssigning printing va lues and evolution evolution modes to the messa ge.
5
Editing symbols
Ed iting symbols mea mea ns the creation of char acters, signs, dra wings or logos logos a nd storing th em in memory for la la ter use.
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Production
Now tha t your printer is ready (initialized) initialized) an d th e messages are programmed, you can can sta rt production. Simply switch on the printer a nd select select th e message to be printed. A self-diagn self-diagn ostic function may be used at a ny t ime to provide provide informa informa tion on on t he printer sta tus, sta ted plainly in in th e ope opera ra tor’s tor’s langua ge. Direct jet contr contr ols ols a nd regula r cleaning w ill help help keep the printer in good working order. Vita Vita l dat a on the opera opera tion of th e ink circuit circuit can be displayed on the screen. P rinter runn ing para meters can can be obtained obtained by simple keybo keyboar ar d operation, operation, which are very useful when communicating communicating w ith a n IMAJ E technici technician an or t o optimize optimize a setting.
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INTRODUCTION TO PRINTERS IN THE Jaime 1000 S4 Plus RANGE (18 pages)
Contents 1
The console Th
3-2
2
The Operator Interface
3-3
Keyboard Display Indicators
3-3 3-3 3-4
3
Printing head
3-5
4
Ink circuit
3-6
4.1 4.2 4.3 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3
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Diagram (1 head) Diagram (2 heads) Location of components Front view of ink circuit Rear view of ink circuit (1 head) Rear view of ink circuit (2 heads)
3-6 3-7 3-8 3-8 3-9 3-10
5
Appearance of electronic boards
3-11
6
Servicing suitcase
3-12
7
Information specific to S4 Plus Hi-P65
3-13
7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.4.1 7.4.2 7-4-3
3-13 3-14 3-15 3-16 3-16 3-17 3-18
Generalities Diagram (1 head) Diagram (2 heads) Location of components Front view of ink circuit Rear view of ink circuit (1 head) Rear view of ink circuit (2 heads)
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Introduction to printers in the Jaime 1000 Plus range
This ma nua l is intended for for t he var ious ious printers in th e J aime 1000 1000 P lus ran ge: • S 4 P lu lu s , • B AR AR CO C O D ER E R P lu lu s • S 4 P l us us H ii -P 65 65 Various items of equipment equipment ma y be insta lled lled on your printer, depending on the configuration. Specific Specific poi points nts of the S4 P lus Hi-P Hi-P 65 printers a re grouped in Section Section 7 of this chapt er.
1
The console Figure 1 :
Overall view of the printer
1 2 3 4 5
Umbilical Operator Interface: screen, keyboard Cover for access to electronics compartment Door for access to hydraulics compartment Printing head
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5
4
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The Op Operator In Interface
Keyboard Completely dust proof proof an d wa terproof wit h ta ctile keys. It can be cleaned cleaned w ith th e cleaning cleaning solutions solutions used by th e printer.
Display Wide LCD screen wit h WYSIWYG WYSIWYG (Wha (Wha t You See Is Wha Wha t You Get ) messa ge display display a nd programm programm ing an d ma intenance help help messages.
NOTE
1) The screen disappears when no keys on the keyboard have been used for five minutes. Th e screen reappears when you press on any key. 2) An "idle" screen screen indicating indicating the time is displayed displayed by pressing pressing on the ESC key from the main menu. To return to the main menu, press on any key.
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Indicators P rovide rovide a ra pid indic indicat at ion ion of the printer sta tus. • P OW O WE R
: G re r e e n . L i t w he h e n t h e p r i n t er er i s s w it it ch ch e d on .
• F AU AU L T
: R ed ed . L it it w he h e n th t h e p r in in te t e r ha h a s d et et ec ect ed ed g en en er er a l f a u lt lt s or fa fa u lt lt s i n th t h e h ea ea d. d.
• R E A D Y H E A D 1, 1, H E A D 2 : G r e en en . L it it w h e n t h e h e a d i s r e a d y t o p r in in t . B links links wh en the head is sw itched itched on but not ready or there is is a fault. Off when t he head is sw itched off. off. • N U M L OC OC K
: G r ee e e n . L it it w he h e n th t h e d ig ig it it a l k ey ey s ca n be be a cc c ce s se se d .
Jaime 1000
MAIN MENU Production Message edition Printer preparation Symbol editing Printer status/Message selection ↑ ↓ : for selection and ENTER
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Printing head
The J a ime 1000 1000 print ers can be equipped wit h 1, 2 or 4 print print ing jets (4 jets for th e B ARCODE R printer). printer). Figure 1 :
Overall view of the printing head with cover open
1 2 3 4 5 6
Gutter open/close tap Recuperation gutter Deflector plates Detection electrode Charge electrode Cannon
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1
6 5 4 3 2 1
Single jet and twin jet head
Four jet head
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Ink circuit
The ink circuit circuit is fitted on run ners so tha t it can be removed removed easily if required. To do this: • S t op op t h e pr pr in i n t er er a n d u n p lu lu g f ro r om m a i n s . • P u l l t h e i n k ci r cu cu i t a s fa fa r a s it it w i l l g o. o. • P r e s s t h e r i gh gh t a n d l e ft ft s t op op s a t t h e s a m e t i m e a n d p u l l f or or w a r d s .
4.1
Diagram (1 head) Water electrovalve
Level detection
WATER
ADDITIVE
INK
Viscometer
Additive electrovalve
M Viscometer electrovalve Pressure pump
Auto-shutter connectors
Pressure
Vacuum pump
Main filter
UMBILICAL Bleed electrovalve
Pressure electrovalve
n o n n a C
n o n n a C
. t c e t e D
Printing head 1, 2 or 4 printing jets
Recuperation tap
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Diagram (2 (2 he heads)
Level detection
Water electrovalve
WATER
INK
ADDITIVE
Viscometer
M
M
Viscometer electrovalve Pressure pump
Auto-shutter connectors Pressure
Vacuum pump
Main filter
UMBILICAL
UMBILICAL
Bleed electrovalve
Bleed electrovalve
Pressure electrovalve
n o n a C
n o n a C
. t c e t é D
Additive electrovalve
Pressure electrovalve
n o n n a C
Recuperation tap
. t c e t e D
Recuperation tap
Possibility: 2 single jet heads or 2 twin jet heads
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Loca Lo cati tion on of co comp mpon onen ents ts
4.3.1 Front view view of of the ink circui circuitt (1 or or 2 heads) heads)
Figure 1 :
Front view of the ink circuit
1 – – – – – – – – 2 – – – – – – – – 3 – – – – – – – –
Ink circuit loom Drainage plug Main ink filter
1
3
2
Figure 1
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4.3.2 4.3.2 Rear Rear view view of ink ink circui circuitt (1 head) head) Figure 2 :
Rear view of ink circuit
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Water valve Pressure sensor Visco drainage valve. Additive valve By-pass setting Pressure pump To main filter Visco purge. Intake pump Viscometer Pressure balancing Ink tank Additive tank To umbilical Water tank
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12
In the same unit
13
14
15
1 11
2
3
10 4 9 8 5
6
7 Figure 2
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Rear view of ink circuit
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Water valve Pressure sensor Visco drainage valve. Additive valve By-pass setting Pressure pump To main filter Visco purge. Intake pump head 1 Viscometer Pressure balancing Ink tank Additive tank To umbilicals Water tank Intake pump head 2 Flywheel
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12
In the same unit
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14
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1 11 17
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3 16 10 4 9 8 5
6
7 Figure 2
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Appe Ap pea aran rance of ele elec ctron tronic ic bo boar ard ds
The va rious boa boa rds a re shown on figures 1 an d 2.
Figure 1:
Electronics compartment of the console
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Control bipolar motor card Power supply unit Bottom of rack board CPU board IMP1 board (jets 1 and 2) and IMP2 board (jets 3 and 4) PC interface board Support plate of the security block
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Figure 2:
1 2
Industrial Interface board compartment
– – – – – – – – Industrial Interface board – – – – – – – – 3-pin plug on machine connector with fuse
1
2
6
2 1 5
7 3 4
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Servicing suitcase
This case cont cont ain s the equipment n eeded eeded for maint ena nce of of your printer.
Figure 1
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Info Inform rmat atio ion n spe speci cifi fic c to to S4 S4 Plu Plus s HiHi-P6 P65 5
Generalities S4Plus H i-P i-P 65 are protected protected from dust an d humidity tha nks to an air circulation, circulation, that ensures the pressurizat pressurizat ion ion a nd a ir renewa l inside the printer elec electronic tronic and hydr aulic compartments At every every st ar t-up, in order to remove remove any eventua l solvent solvent inside the print er, the a ir is renewed dur ing 30 seconds seconds tha nks to a h igh flow flow va lve. Dur ing this pha se, the air flow is quite importa importa nt and can be a little bit noisy. noisy. Compressed Compressed air is ma nda tory for for t he sta rt-up. rt-up. In case of pressure pressure fall during the run ning, a pressure elec electric tric switch tr iggers a " Ventila Ventila tion fault " a nd th e machine stop proc procedure. edure. The plan t a ir mus t be clean clean , dry a nd oil-free. oil-free. The The input pr essur e ra nge is 5 to 10 ba rs (72.5 (72.5 3 to 145 psi). The The min ima l ra te is 15 Nm /h (9 SCF M). The The prin ter is equipped w ith a permanent dra ining filter. filter.
N.B.
The 15 Nm 3/h (9 SCFM) rate is necessary necessary for 30 30 secondes when when the printer start-up. When the printer is running, the normal rate i s 1.5 Nm 3/h (0.882 SCFM) for a one head printer and 1,9 Nm 3/h (1,117 SCFM) for a twin head printer. The connection of the air tube requires a 1/8 G male connector.
WARNING
In order to comply with the flow rates above, the printer air supply must take account of the following rules: - pipe diameter greater than 8 mm (0.31"), - pipe length less than 5 m (197"), - no elbows, - valve passage diameter greater than 8 mm (0,31").
A condensor condensor of ink ink a nd solvent va pors enables decreasing va pours pours emission. The The ra diat or of th is condensor condensor is cooled cooled by a n a ir flow. A fan h omogene omogeneize izess th e air an d temperat ure of the hydra ulic compart compart ment. It is ma nda tory to mount mount t he Hi-P Hi-P 65 printer on the trolley trolley delivered delivered with th e machine. The Hi-65 Hi-65 printing h ead a re protected protected by a head protector protector wit h a removable ma gnetic stopper.
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Diagram (1 head)
Electronic compartment
Hydraulic compartment
Air flow
Level detection Condensor
Pressure electric switch
Input pressure 5 b < pressure < 10 b
ADDITIVE
INK INK
Blower (option)
Pressurization head 1 Industrial interface board compartment
Additive electrovalve
Viscosmeter
M
Viscometer electrovalve
Press
Auto-shutter connectors
Pressure pump
Vacuum pump
Main filter
Fan
UMBILICAL Vapors output
n o n a C
n o n a C
. t c e t é D
Air output
Printing head 1 or 2 jets
Removable magnetic stopper
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Diagram (2 (2 he heads)
Electronic compartment
Air flow
Hydraulic compartment Level detection
Condensor
Input pressure 5 b < pressure < 10 b
Pressure electric switch ADDITIVE
INK
Blower (option)
Pressurization head 1 Pressurization head 2
industrial interface board compartment
M Viscometer electrovalve
Pression
Auto-shutter connectors
M
Pressure Vacuum pump pump
Main filter
Fan Fan
UMBILICAL Vapors output n o n a C
n o n a C
. t c e t é D
n o n a C
Air output
. t c e t é D
Possibility: 2 single jet heads or 2 twin jet heads
Removable magnetic stopper
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7.4 7.4
Loca Lo cati tion on of co comp mpon onen ents ts
7.4.1 Front view view of of the ink circui circuitt (1 or or 2 heads) heads)
Figure 1 :
Front view of the ink circuit (Hi-P65)
1 2 3 4
Ink circuit loom Drainage plug Main ink filter Condensor
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7.4.2 7.4.2 Rear Rear view view of ink ink circui circuitt (1 head) head) Figure 2 :
Rear view of ink circuit (Hi-P65)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
To vapour output Pressure sensor Visco drainage valve Additive valve By-pass setting Pressure pump To main filter Visco purge Intake pump Viscometer Pressure balancing Ink tank Additive tank To umbilical Radiator of condensor
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7.4.3 7.4.3 Rear Rear view view of ink ink circui circuitt (2 heads heads)) Figure 2 :
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Rear view of ink circuit (Hi-P65)
– – – – – – – – To vapour output – – – – – – – – Pressure sensor – – – – – – – – Visco drainage valve – – – – – – – – Additive valve – – – – – – – – By-pass setting – – – – – – – – Pressure pump – – – – – – – – To main filter – – – – – – – – Visco purge – – – – – – – – Intake purge – – – – – – – – Viscometer – – – – – – – – Pressure balancing – – – – – – – – Ink tank – – – – – – – – Additive tank – – – – – – – – To umbilical – – – – – – – – Radiator of condensor – – – – – – – – Intake pump head 2 – – – – – – – – Flywheel
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Description of the S4 Plus screen
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Title zone Edit zone Description zone Help zone
2
How to reach the desired function or command
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3
Appearance of the keyboard
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Using the keys
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General appearance of the menus
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Detailed description of each function or command
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PRODUCTION menu
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7.1 7.1.1 7.1.2 7.1.3 7.1.4
Printer Start-up Shut-down Je Jet(s) start-up Jet(s) stop
4-10 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-11
7.2 7.2.1 7.2.2 7.2.3 7.2.4
Message Message selection Library Counter display reset External control
4-12 4-12 4-13 4-15 4-15
7.3
Status / Printhead
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7.4 7.4.1 7.4.2 7.4.3
Maintenance Clear faults ELV status modification Flushing
4-17 4-17 4-17 4-18
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The MESSAGE EDITING menu
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8.1 8.1.1 8.1.2 8.1.3 8.1.4 8.1.5 8.1.6 8.1.7
Message New Open Save Save as Delete Load printer Close
4-19 4-19 4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 4-21
8.2 8.2.1 8.2.2 8.2.3 8.2.4 8.2.5
Font Select Font Se Select Symbols Bo Bolderization Tabulation Barcodes
4-22 4-22 4-22 4-23 4-23 4-24
8.3 8.3.1 8.3.2 8.3.3 8.3.4 8.3.5 8.3.6 8.3.7
Variables Counter Time Date Postdate Postdate 2 Shift code External
4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25
8.4 8.4.1 8.4.2 8.4.3 8.4.4 8.4.5
Parameters Message Counter Postdate Shift code Barcode
4-26 4-26 4-30 4-31 4-31 4-31
Printer preparation menu
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9.1 9.1.1 9.1.2 9.1.3 9.1.4 9.1.5 9.1.6
Initialization Language Autoclock Jet alignment V2 V24 connection Pc P cmcia transfer Font downloading
4-32 4-32 4-32 4-33 4-34 4-34 4-35
9.2
Parameters
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9.3 9.3.1 9.3.2 9.3.3
Options Versions Hour counter Machine options
4-36 4-36 4-36 4-36
9.4 9.4.1 9.4.2
Access codes Keyboard Security
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Symbol Edit menu (option)
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10.1 10.1.1 10.1.2 10.1.3 10.1.4 10.1.5 10.1.6
Symbol New Open Save Save as Delete Close
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10.2
Size
4-41
10.3
General rule for creating one or more symbols in a font
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10.4 10.4.1 10.4.2 10.4.3 10.4.4
Drawing a symbol Screen Using the keys Ot Other keys, other function Symbol display screen
4-42 4-42 4-43 4-44 4-45
Special "Barcode"
4-46
11.1 11.2 11.3
4-47 4-48 4-49 4-49 4-50 4-51 4-52
Using the "barcode" dialog box keys General rule for composing a barcode Details of each barcode Code 39 ITF 14, ITF 6 EAN / UPC EAN 128, Code 128
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Descr escrip ipttion ion of of the the S4 Plus Plus scree creen n
Menu Jaime 1000 Sub-menu
Message
Function or Command
New Open ... ... ...
MESSAGE EDITING MENU F ont
Variables
1 - Title zone
. .. 2 - Editing zone (Working zone)
3 - Description zone zone 4 - Help zone
1
Title zone This zone conta conta ins the na me of of the menu you a re in as w ell a s the na me of of the messa ge you you ar e working on. on.
2
Edit zone At the top of of this zone a m enu ba r shows a ll the sub-menus sub-menus belonging belonging t o the selected selected menu. This bar is alwa ys displayed displayed A function function box is is shown for each sub-menu sub-menu w hen va lidat ed. A function or or comma comma nd ma y th en by selec selected ted a nd th e box box disappear s from the screen screen to leave a s much spa ce for working a s possible. possible.
NOTE
3
The sub-menus and functions cannot be accessed when they are shown as a dotted line.
Description zone Describes t he indica ted fu nction. S pecific operat ions ma y be ment ioned betw een <<<<---->>
4
Help zone Describes the operat operat ions ions t o be performed performed to select select a comma comma nd, cha nge a va lue, validat e a function, etc.
CAUTION
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How Ho w to to rea reach ch the the des desir ired ed func functi tion on or co comm mman and d
A selec selection tion betw een several menus is proposed. Choose the one you you wa nt. Message editing
Please follow the directions
Message
Another choice choice is proposed. Continue in in this wa y until you reach th e desired desired function or comman comman d.
There is no access to dotted menus
The va rious st eps crossed remain permanently displayed. Specific help instr uctions are proposed proposed at each st ep. This This is t he principle of the pull-dow pull-dow n menus tha t you will use. use.
Message New
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Appearance of of th the ke keyboard
This includes: • Al ph ph a b e t i c k ey ey s , a s t a n d a r d k ey ey p a d a n d c er er t a i n s y m b ol ol s (%, $, et c.). • Th e " A L T" T" " S H I F T" T" " C TR TR L " " E S C " k e y s , e t c. c. • An e di d i t zo z on e w it it h f ou ou r a r r ow ow s • F u n ct ct i on on k ey ey s F 1 t o F8 F 8.
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Using the keys
Direct a ccess ccess keys: ON /OF F. Used to display display an d a cknowle cknowledge dge a fa ult or an ala rm detected detected by the printer. This key is inoperat ive when a dialog box is open. open.
U sed to selec selectt t he messa ge to be printed.
U sed to modify modify the pa ra meters of the a ctive message(s) message(s)..
U sed to display a nd initia lise count count ers.
U sed to stop stop printing momenta rily then resta rt. This This key does does not affect messages printed printed in ma nua l mode. mode.
U sed for for direct access access to the jet main tena nce functions functions (St (St op, St ar t-Up, Renewa l, St ability, S olution olution int roduction, roduction, Nozzle unclogging, unclogging, Adjustm Adjustm ent). U sed to contr contr ol the opening opening a nd closing closing of the va rious soleno solenoid id valves in t he ink circuit directly. Other keys : This key is used t o go back to the previous menu a nd/or the m ain menu. I t can a lso be used used to aba ndon the input of a va lue or or to exit exit pa ram eter modific modificat at ion, ion, ignoring the da ta changed. This key is used to va lidat e a choice choice or or a menu a nd t o record record current operations. Page 4-6
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This key is used to toggle between upper a nd lower case lett ers. In upper case mode, a sy mbol appears a t th e bott bott om right of the screen screen : This key is used " Ed it Messa ge" t o selec selectt t he mode: - Insert ion: ion: th e cursor cursor is vertical an d modificat modificat ions ions can be inserted into the message without overwriting the contents. - Overtype: the cursor is horizont horizont al a nd t he messa ge is modifie modified d by w riting over over t he previous previous char acters. In " ED IT MESS AGE ", t his key is used used to access access ta bulation bulation mode and vice versa. In ta bulation mode, mode, a symbol symbol appears a t t he bottom bottom right of the screen. screen. Barre Espace
This key is used t o ma ke selectio selections ns from th e va rious dialog boxes. boxes.
This key is used to delete an element (tra me, chara cter or var iable) selected selected by th e cursor cursor in overtype mode. In insert ion mode, mode, the char acter t o the right of the cursor is deleted. deleted.
This key is used to return to the sta rt of a messa ge or or a list. This key is used t o go to th e end of a messa ge or a list.
This key gives ra pid access access to th e var ious ious menu s using t he upper case letter in the t itle of of the menu, e.g. "ALT" "ALT" "F " for for " Font".
U sed in special special cases, in conjunction conjunction with other keys. C TR TR L + F : I n " E d i t m es es s a g e" e" t h i s k ey ey is is u se sed t o s cr cr ee e en a n d s el el ec ect e xi xi st st i n g fonts in the message. C TR TR L + P : I n t h e S TA TATU S d ia ia l og og b ox ox es es a n d t h is i s k ey ey i s u se sed t o s t a r t m a n u a l p r i n t in in g . C TR TR L + V : I n " E d it i t m es es s a g es es " , w h e n t h e cu r so s or is is pl pl a ce ce on a b a r co cod e, e, the key is used to screen th e content content s of the code. C TR TR L + S : I n " E d it it m es e s sa s a g es es " t h is is k ey ey is i s u se s e d f or or s cr cr ee ee n in i n g sp s p a ce ce s (dots a ppear on the screen). screen). C TR TR L + E : U s ed ed t o i nv n v er er t t h e v id id eo eo m od od e of t he h e di d i s pl pl a y a t a n y t i me me. CTRL CTRL +
or
adjust the display display contra contra st.
This key is used to display display t he "previous list" perma nent ly.
This key is used to display display t he "n ext list" dir ectly. ectly.
CAUTION
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Gene Genera rall app appea eara ranc nce e of of the the menu nus s
The ma in menu h as been split into thr ee or or four independent menus. They a ppear in th e follo following wing order: • Th e PRODUCTION menu, containing containing a ll the functions functions and comma comma nds for normal printer use.
MESSAGE menu wh ich • Th e EDI T MESSAGE ich conta conta ins all th e functio functions ns a nd comma comma nds used to create a nd modify the messag es to be printed. • Th e PREPARE PRINTER menu conta conta ining all the functions functions a nd comma comma nds used to initialize the printer w hen it is used for for th e first first t ime. • Th e SYMBOL conta ining all the functions functions a nd comma comma nds used to YMBOL EDIT ING menu conta create an d modify symbols, logos logos an d dra wings .
CAUTION
This menu is only present on printers equipped with th this option.
In t his chapter, ea ch function function is expla expla ined individually. If some functions functions a re inter-dependent, inter-dependent, th is is mentioned in the explana tion of ea ea ch one. one. The order of presenta presenta tion in th is chapter follows follows the order of present present at ion ion on th e printer screen. It is however recommended recommended first of all to selec selectt t he lan gua ge and set th e clo clock, ck, and t o creat creat e a m essage before before printing.
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Deta Detaile iled d des descr crip ipti tion on of each each func functi tion on or co comm mman and d
This section section explains each fun ction ction a nd comma comma nd of the " S4 P lus", in t he order in which they a ppear ppear on the screen. screen. An overall overall view of all t he menus forming a quick reference reference guide is shown below: below:
PRODUCTION Printer
Message
Status/Printhead(s)
Maintenance
Start-up Shut-down Jet(s) start-up Jet(s) stop
Message selection Library creation Counter display/reset External control
Status jet(s) FAULTS CLEAR Motor speed
Clear faults ELV status modification Flushing
MESSAGE EDITING Message
Font
Variables
Parameters
New Open Save Save as Delete Load printer Close
Select font Select Symbols Bolderization Tabulation Barcodes
Counter Time Date Postdate Postdate 2 Shift code External
Message Counter Postdate Postdate 2 Shiftcode Barcode
PRINTER PREPARATION Initialization
Parameters
Options
Access codes
Language Autoclock Jets alignment V24 Connection (RS-232 Pcmcia transfer Font(s) downloading
Message Counter Postdate Postdate 2 Shiftcode Barcodes
Versions Hour counter Machine options
Keyboard Security
SYMBOL EDITING Symbol
Size
New Open Save Save as Delete Close
Symbol size
NOTE
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The initials in upper case letters can be used to access the commands directly. If several commands in a menu have the same upper case letter (e.g. Bolderization and Barcodes) pressing the key toggles from one to the other.
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PRODUCTION menu Production Printer
Message
Status/Printhead Maintenance
The "P roduction" roduction" menu is used for for printer operat ion, ion, message selection, selection, printer head st at us a nd access to maint enan ce functions.
7.1
Printer
Printer Start-up Shut-down Jet(s) start-up Jet(s) stop
The "P rinter" m enu is used used to start an d stop the printer printer an d the jets. jets.
7.1. 7.1.1 1 Sta Start-u rt-up p The St ar t-up comma comma nd is used to sta rt u p the print er. When When you choose choose St ar t-up, th e dialog box displayed displayed on th e screen screen is used to choose choose the jet jet st ar t-up mode mode (au (au toma tic or or ma nua l). l).
NOTE
You can use the direct key F1 = ON to start the printer and jets automatically.
An initia initia lizat ion ion time is required at ea ch star t-up. Dur ing this period, period, the follo following wing message:
Machine set-up processing
is displayed on t he screen.
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7.1.2 .1.2 Shut Shut-d -dow own n The shut -down comma nd is used t o stop the printer a t t he end of production. production. A dialog box a sks you to enter enter t he time in minut es before before stopping. stopping. The The printer w ill stop stop working a fter th is time an d will enter a 2-minut 2-minut e stop pha pha se during w hich printing w ill be be impossible. impossible. The jet jet can th en be stopped au toma tically.
The following following m essage is displayed on t he screen:
PRINTER SHUT-DOWN PROCESSING..
CAUTION
Do not interrupt this stop phase!
NOTE
You can use the direct access key F1 = OFF.
7.1. 7.1.3 3 Jet(s Jet(s)) star start-u t-up p The J et(s comma nd is used to star t up a ll the jets jets in the following following th ree ca ca ses: t(s) starttart-up up comma •
p r in in t er er s t a r t -u -u p w i t h m a n u a l je je t s t a r t -u -u p. p.
•
r e st st a r t i n g je je t s a f t e r a n a u t om om a t i c s t op op d u e a f a u l t d et et e ct ct e d b y t h e pr pr i n t er er .
•
r e st st a r t i n g t h e je je t s a f t e r be be in in g s t op op pe pe d by by t h e u s er er .
7.1. 7.1.4 4 Jet( Jet(s) s) stop stop t(s) stop top comma The J et(s comma nd is used to stop the jets jets of the sa me hea d for maint enan ce (e.g. clean clean ing) wit hout stopping the printer.
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Message
Message Message selection Library creation Counter display/reset External control The Message menu is used to selec selectt th e messages to be printed, to crea crea te a libra ry a nd t o reset the message count count er during printing.
7.2. 7.2.1 1 Mess Messag age e sele select ctio ion n The Message selection comma comma nd is used to selec selectt th e message to be printed a nd to a ssign it to a head. The messa ges ar e chosen chosen from those crea crea ted a nd st ored in the printer m emory. The list of messages a ppears in a dialog box. The message can be selected: – either either by selec selecting ting an d validating th e message message in the list list propos proposed. ed. – or by calling calling the " message" by its na me (space (space bar followed followed by by the na me of of the message or or th e star t of the na me). me). A given given messa ge can be a ssigned to either of the hea ds, or to both both head s a t once (modifi (modified ed with the space bar).
NOTE
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7.2. 7.2.2 2 Libra Library ry crea creati tion on The "Libra ry" comma comma nd is used to preselect preselect messages an d present them to the user in the form of selective selective lists w hich ar e, if a pplica pplica ble, specific specific to each hea d.
IMPO IMPOR RTANT TANT
The The "Lib "Libra rary ry"" is opti option ona al if you you dia dialog log with ith you you prin printe terr dire direct ctly ly via via the operator interface and mandatory if you dialog with you printer via an external link (serial or parallel).
The dia log log box displayed on t he screen is a s follows: follows:
Order number of message in the library Number of the head which can print the message
Number of messages contained in the library
Message title
Message Number of messages: General message list
List of messages in library
CAUTION
The number of messages contained in a library must be greater than the number of printer head. The library is limited to a maximum of: 79 messages for 1 or 2 single jet head printer. 39 messages for a 1 or 2 twin-jet head printer. 19 messages for a 1 quadruple jet head printer. The greater the size of the library, the lower the number of characters used per message. The smaller the size of the library, the higher the number of characters used per message.
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To create a library: 1)
Set the size of the library library by specifyi specifying ng the number of of messages messages to be include included. d. [SP ACE B AR]
2)
S e le le ct ct t h e m e ss ss a g e s in in t h e g en en e r a l li li st st a n d s t or or e t h em em i n t h e li li br br a r y . Select Select the message with [ ↓ ] or [ ↑ ] an d press "ENTER" "ENTER" .
IMPORTAN TANT
3)
The message num umb bers are arrang range ed in in inc incre rea asing ord order. If you have a two-head printer, the messages are alternately assigned to head 1 and head 2. If you have one or two-nozzle heads, the message numbers increase in twos. If you have a quadruple jet head, the message numbers increase in fours.
Va li l i d a t e t h e l i b ra r a r y. y. Select Select t he "VALIDATION" "VALIDATION" box wit h th e [ ← ] key and press [ENTER].
To modify a library completely: 1)
D e le le t e t h e p r ev ev io iou s l ib ib r a r y . Select Select the "NE W" box box with the [ ← ] or [ → ] keys and press [ENTER].
2)
Set the size of the library library by specifyi specifying ng the number of of messages messages to be include included. d.
3)
S e le le ct ct t h e m e ss ss a g e s in in t h e g en en e r a l li li st st a n d s t or or e t h em em i n t h e li li br br a r y . Select Select the messages with t he [ ↑ ] or [ ↓ ] keys keys a nd press [ENTER [ENTER ].
4)
Va li l i d a t e t h e l i b ra r a r y. y. Select Select t he "VALIDATION" "VALIDATION" box wit h th e [ → ] key and press [ENTER].
To reduce the size of the library: 1)
D e llee t e u n d es es i r a b le le m e ss ss a g e s f r om om t h e l ib ib r a r y . Select Select t he messa ges to be deleted an d press [ENTER [ENTER ].
IMPORTANT
The remaining messages move up in the list.
2)
M od od if if y t h e n u m be be r of m es es sa s a g e s. s.
3)
Va l i d a t e . " VA VAL I D A TI TI O N " f o ll ll ow ow e d b y [ E N TE TE R ]. ].
To increase the size of the library:
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1)
I n cr cr ea e a s e t h e n u m be be r of of me m e s s a g es es .
2)
In th e general general list, list, sele select ct the message message to be added to the libra libra ry an d press press [ENT [ENTER]. ER]. It is added t o the end of the librar librar y list.
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To modify the contents of the library: 1)
S e le le ct ct t h e m e s s a g e t o be be d el el et et e d a n d p r es es s [E [E N TE TE R ]. ].
IMPORTANT
2)
The following messages move up in the list
In the general list, list, sele select ct the message message to be inserted an d press press [ENT [ENTER]. ER]. It is added to the end of of the library list.
To delete the library: 1)
D e le le t e t he h e e xi xi st st i n g l ib ib r a r y w i t h " N E W" W" .
2)
S e t t h e n u m be b e r of of m es es s a ge g e s t o z er er o. o.
3)
Va l i d a t e . " VA VAL I D A TI TI O N " f o ll ll ow ow e d b y [E [E N TE TE R ]. ].
7.2.3 7.2.3 Coun Counter ter displa display y / reset reset This comma comma nd is used to wa tch th e counter counter in rea l time and t o reset it if necessar necessar y.
NOTE
You can use the direct access key F5 = COUNTER.
NOTE
In this menu, using the [CTRL] [P] (Control Print) keys at the same time prints the message if it is set to "Manual Object" or "Manual Auto".
7.2. 7.2.4 4 Exte Extern rnal al cont control rol This comma comma nd can only be used if your your print er is equipped equipped w ith special functions.
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Statu tatus s / Print rinth head Status / Printhead Status jet(s) FAULTS CLEAR Motor speed The St at us /head menu is used for for jet ma intenance, several several ma intenance functions functions are available. You You can a lso view in rea l time the va rious measur ements ma de by the print er (je (jett ejection ejection speed, temperat ure of circuit boards, ink viscosity, viscosity, etc.). etc.). You You can a lso use this menu t o display a nd cancel the faults det ected ected by the print er.
Status jet(s): JET SHUT DOWN
CLEAR:
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NOTE
In this menu, using the [CTRL] [P] (Control Print) keys at the same time prints the message if it is set to "Manual Object" or "Manual Auto" and if the jet is set t o "ON".
CAUTION
In the case of a two head printer: - a head can only be started up if the other head is in Run mod e or stopped. Similarly, refreshment, stability, solution introduction, nozzle unblocking and adjustment are possible on one head unless the other head is in Run mode.
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Maintenance Maintenance Clear faults ELV status modification Flushing. The Maintenance menu allows you to tempora tempora lly inhibit the perma perma nent head cover cover and recupera recupera tion checks, checks, modify the sta te of the ink circuit circuit solenoid solenoid valves or or sta rt a ma chine flushing cycle.
7.4. 7.4.1 1 Clea Clearr faul faults ts Cl ear faults comma The Cle comma nd is used to remove remove temporar temporar ily the "h eads present" a nd "r ecuperat ecuperat ion" ion" checks. checks. The The following following dia log log box appea rs on t he screen:
Maintenance Head cover fault:
7.4.2 7.4.2 ELV status status mod modifi ificat cation ion status modification modification comma The E L V status comma nd is used t o control control the viscometer viscometer bleed valves a nd a dditive valves so tha t th e print print er operat operat es correc correctly. tly. The following following dialog box appear s on t he screen:
Maintenance Visco.:
FRANCE
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7.4. 7.4.3 3 Flus Flushi hing ng After After connecting connecting th e flushing flushing t ool, ool, the Flushing comma comma nd a llows llows you to sta rt a flush a nd rinse cycle and follo follow w its progress.
Maintenance
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The MESSAGE EDITING menu
MESSAGE EDITING Message
Font
Variables
Parameters
This menu conta ins a ll the functions needed needed to crea crea te a nd modify messa ges to be printed, regarding their content content and format .
REMINDER
8.1
On your screen, the editing zone depends on the number of jets on the print head. This zone is shown by a vertical boundary at the left of the screen.
Message A "Message" is wha t is written by a head.
Message New Open Save Save as Delete Load printer Close
REMINDER
The upper case letter in each command can be used to access the command directly.
The Message menu can be used to creat creat e a new m essage, to open open or or copy copy a messa ge alrea dy created, t o store a messa ge in memory or delete if from from memory, or t o print a messa ge. This This menu can be a ccessed ccessed at a ny tim e, irrespective irrespective of wh ether th e printer is running or not.
8.1.1 New New comma New, a dialog box The New comma nd is used t o creat creat e a n ew messa ge. When When you choose choose New a sks you to enter a na me for for your message (ma (ma ximum 8 cha cha ra cters). cters). After After t his, a fla shing cursor a ppears a t t he top left left of the working zone, on on th e top line line of of your message.
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You You can place the cursor wherever you like, on on either of th e lines ava ilable in your working zone. These These lines lines ar e shown by vert ica ica l bounda bounda ries to the right of the zone bounda bounda ry. You You can then compose compose a text, w hich will be printed wit h a default font. To To customise customise your messages with other fonts, use the Font menu.
8.1.2 Open The Open comma comma nd is used to enter a n existing messa ge in order order t o modify modify its cont cont ent, forma forma t or printing printing para meters. When you s elect elect Open, a dia log log box box shows you the sta rt of the list of th e messages in memory. You You can t hen scroll th rough th e titles an d select select the one you you w an t (follo (follow w t he instr uction in the help zone at the bott om of of the screen). screen).
8.1.3 Save The Save comma comma nd is used to sa ve the messa ges tha t you ha ve creat creat ed or or modified. This comma comma nd can only be accesse accessed d a fter "New " or " Open" Open" ..
8.1.4 Save as as The Save as comma comma nd is used to save t he modified modified version version of an existing messa ge with out losing losing t he original. This comma comma nd can only be accessed accessed after " New" or "Open". 1- Select Select t he origina origina l message using " Open". 2- Modify Modify t his m essage. 3- Select Select "sa ve As" As" . 4- A dialog box box appea rs w ith t he messag e nam e. 5- G ive a new na me to the modified modified messa ge. The new messa ge title appears a t th e top right of the screen screen a nd is ad ded to the list list of existing messages.
8.1.5 Delete This comma comma nd is used to delete a messa ge from the printer m emory.
CAUTION
Once a message has been deleted, it ca cannot be recovered. As a safeguard, the system asks you to confirm the deletion of the selected message.
8.1. 8.1.6 6 Lo Load ad prin printe terr This comma comma nd is used to tra nsfer th e message being edited to the printer h ead (e.g. (e.g. for for a printer t est). est).
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8.1.7 Close The Close comma comma nd is used to exit exit from the messag e tha t you ha ve just just creat ed or or modified. modified.
CAUTION
"Close" is is compulsory to ex exit th the MESSAGE ED EDITING menu.
If th e message ha s not alrea dy been saved, or if if an existing m essage ha s been been modified, modified, a dialog dialog box box asks you if you you wa nt t o save it. Selec Selectt " YES" if you you wa nt t o save chan chan ges befo before re closing closing or "NO" if you do not.
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8.2
Font A "Font" is a group of of chara cters cters or symbols symbols in the sam e style and of the sam e size
Font Select font select Symbols Bolderization Tabulation Barcodes This menu conta ins a ll the functions required to choo choose se the style a nd size of your char acters or symbols so th at you customize customize your ma rkins. One or more of of these comma comma nds ma y be a pplied pplied to your your text, sometimes at the sa me time.
8.2. 8.2.1 1 Sele Select ct Fo Font nt When t his comma comma nd is selected, selected, a dialogue box box lists all th e fonts fonts a vaila ble in in your print er. A preview of a few cha ra cters from th e selected selected font font a llows llows you to view your choice choice.. After After va lidat ion, ion, th e cursor cursor ta kes on on th e size of the chosen chosen font font a nd t he line delimiters delimiters indicate the accessible lines. Font SIN05116
NOTE
Fonts whose name includes a H (e.g. SIN5H116) can be used in the High part of the printing zone for each jet (option 3 and and 4 lines per jet). Selecting a H font gives access to the corresponding lines.
8.2. 8.2.2 2 Sele Select ct Symbo Symbols ls When t his function is valida ted, a ll the symbols or cha cha ra cters of the previously previously selected selected font a re displayed in a dialog box box (some (some fonts fonts ca nnot be fully displayed, in this case, use the [HOME ], [E [E ND ], [ ← ], [ → ] keys keys to see all th e chara cters). cters). Use [ ← ] an d [ → ]. keys to choose th e symb ols. The The sym bols preselection preselection is done w ith th e [SP ACE] bar. U se [EN [EN TER ] to insert th e selec selected ted char a cters at the cursor position. position.
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This function is to be used in par ticular for special special fonts w ith cha ra cters wh ich ich do not exist on th e keyboar d (e.g. logos) logos)..
8.2. 8.2.3 3 Bold Bolder eriz izat atio ion n This function is used to print bold bold chara cters in the message, wit hout a ltering th eir height. A dialog dialog box as ks you to enter the requ ired stretch fa ctor, from from 1 to 9, 9, with 9 being being th e boldest boldest (this factor is a t 1 by defa ult).
Font
Bolderization
Next, all the selected selected symbols symbols are wr itten in th e screen screen with t he progra progra mmed stret ched factor (wha t you see on on th e screen screen is wha t w ill be be printed). printed). There is no restriction to the nu mber of stretches th a t can be performed performed per line or per message.
8.2. 8.2.4 4 Tabu Tabula lati tion on This function is used to define define a bla nk zone between tw o cha cha ra cters or symbols symbols of a widt h different different from the sta nda rd space of of the font used. A dialog dialog box asks you t o ent ent er th e number of tra mes in th is blank zone (1 (1 to 255 255)). To place a t a b: - move th e curs curs or to th e desired position, - ent er " Ta bula tion" mode ( key), - insert a ta bulat ed [ SP ACE ] key key ), ), - exit " Ta bula tion" mode ( key). At any t ime during messa ge editing, editing, it is possible possible to add or remove fra mes from a ta b. To adjust a t ab: - position position th e cursor on on t he ta b, - ent er " Ta bula tion" mode ( key), - a djust ( or keys), - exit " Ta bula tion" mode ( key).
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8.2. 8.2.5 5 Barc Barcod odes es This function is a n option on on t he S4P lus version. It can be used to insert up t o 4 ba r codes codes per jet jet in your m essage. The programm ing deta ils of of these bar codes codes ar e given given a t th e end end of this chapter in a special special paragraph.
8.3
Variables A "Variable" is a n element element tha t va ries accordi according ng t o the time, such such a s the clock clock and t ime code, or according to the counter.
Variables Counter Time Date Postdate Postdate 2 Shift code External This menu is used to insert insert va ria ble da ta items in your message.
8.3.1 Count unter This messa ge is used to insert counters int o your your m essage. The initia l counter counter va lue is displa displa yed in your messa ge on on t he screen. screen.
8.3.2 Time This menu is used to insert insert t he time an d da te in your message. A dialog dialog box box asks y ou to ent ent er "t ime" va ria ble consisting consisting of hours, hours, minut es and s econds, econds, in th e required order. order.
8.3.3 Date This menu is used to insert ca ca lendar da ta in your message. A dialog box box asks you to enter your "da te" v ar iable using the follo following wing elements: – – – – – – –
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Da y of the week week (o (one digit, digit, from 1 for for Sunda y to 7 for for Sat urday). Da y of the month (1 (1 to 31) 31). Da y of the year (1 to 366 366)). Week of of the yea r (1 to 53) 53). Month Month of the year year (1 to 12 12 or or 3 letters) letters).. Y e a rr.. L a s t d ig ig it it of of t h e y ea ea r .
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8.3.4 .3.4 Pos Postda tdate This menu is used to enter a postdat e in your message. A dialog box box is used used to enter a " P ostdat e" va ria ble using th e follo following wing elements: – – – – –
" P os t d a y " of of t he h e m on on t h . " P o st st d a y " of of t h e y ea ea r . " P os t w ee e e k" k" o f t h e y ea ea r . " P os t m on on t h " of t h e y ea ea r i n n u m b e r s or or l et et t e r s . " P os os t ye y ea r " .
The P ostda te dura tion tion is set in the par am eters menu.
8.3. 8.3.5 5 Post Postda date te 2 This menu a llows llows y ou to insert insert a second second postda postda te in your messa ge. A dialogue dialogue box box offers offers the sa me items a s for the first postda te. The dura tion for for P ostda ostda te 2, differe different nt from from t he first, is set in the P ara meters menu.
8.3.6 .3.6 Shi Shift Cod Code e This fun ction ction is us ed to insert a n h our code code (a (a lphabetic or num eric) eric) for for a time period into the message. This code code and its para meters ar e chose chosen n from th e Pa ram eter menu.
8.3.7 .3.7 Exte Extern rnal al This function is used for for reserving w ithin a messa ge locations locations for var iable chara cters for for extern a l delivery (V24) (V24).. If no informa informa tion is sent sent by t he externa l link, link, th ese reserved locations locations a re shown w hen printing by t he selected selected displa displa y symbol as shown on the screen. A dialog box box can be used to specify specify t he nu mber of locations locations t o be reserved reserved a nd t he screen symbol.
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8.4
Parameters Parameters Message Counter Postdate Postdate 2 Shift code Barcode This menu is used to program program th e para meters of of the va riables used used in the messages a nd th e message para meters which a dapt the printer t o your your production production line. line. All All these param eters ar e dedicated dedicated to a message and so may be different different for each message.
8.4. 8.4.1 1 Mess Messag age e All All the dat a r equired to customize customize your your messa ge appears in a dialog box. box.
Parameters
Head sense
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Head sense sense The ta ble belo below w summa rises the va rious possibili possibilities. ties.
Direction of the item
Direction of the head
Direct vision
Transparent vision
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Utilization • T acho mode : The print ing speed of the print er a nd t he conveyor conveyor speed ca ca n be contin contin uously synchronized by insta lling a t achometric pulse genera genera tor, "Tacho", on your your production line. line. This option option is par ticularly useful if the items do not pass a t a const const an t speed. If you tick this box, the print er will follo follow w t he ra te given by the t a cho pulses.
CAUTION
Do not tick this box if your system does not have a "tacho".
• Print speed (or tacho division): If th e items items pa ss at a consta nt speed, enter this speed in in millimetres per per second. second. If you ha ve ticked ticked the ta cho box, you must t hen enter a " ta cho division" division" (number betw een 1 a nd 9999) 9999).. Depending on th e result given by print ing, you can increas e or or decrease th is number.
• Printing repetition: This para meter is used used to repeat repeat the printing, a programmed num ber of of times wha tewer the object length.
CAUTION
Printing repetitions: 1 means 1 message printed, no repetition. Printing repetitions: 2 means 2 messages printed, no repetition.
• Set off: This function is is used to choose choose between: MANUAL OBJ EC T MANU AL AUTO AUTO OBJECT REPEAT Select: MANUAL MANUAL OB J EC T or MANUAL MANUAL AUTO: AUTO: If you wa nt to perfo perform rm m an ual printing t ests. – MANUAL MANUAL OBJ EC T: Printing is started by pressing pressing the space bar on the keybo keyboard, ard, one print print is obta obta ined every time the spa ce bar is pressed. – MANUAL MANUAL AUT AUTO: O: Printing is sta rted by pressing pressing the space bar ; printing will cont cont inue until the spa ce bar is pressed aga in. This prints th e same m essage severa severa l times aut oma tically tically between th e first time the spa ce bar is pressed unt il it it is pressed aga in.
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Select: OBJ ECT or REP EAT during manufa cture. – OBJ ECT: P rinting is started wh en the item item passes in front front of of a detector detector cel cell; l; only only one message is printed per item d etected. – REP EAT: EAT: Print ing is is star ted when a n item passes in front front of a detector detector cel celll and will contin contin ue while the cell cell remain s activa ted, or since since the printing r epetitions epetitions num ber is reached. •
Forward For ward margin: margin: This par a meter represents t he space between the point wh ere the objec objectt is detected and the sta rt of printing when th e message is is printed star ting with the first chara cter. cter. The The unit used is the millimetre.
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Return margin: This par a meter represents t he space between the point wh ere the objec objectt is detected and the sta rt of printing when th e message is is printed star ting with the last chara cter. cter. The The unit used is the millimetre.
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Interval: This para meter defines the space betw betw een two successive successive prints in a utoma tic star t mode or or in "P rint ing repetitions" repetitions" . The The unit used is the millimeter. millimeter.
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Top filter: This par am eter is the minimum du ra tion of of time the item detection detection signa l in order order to be accepted accepted by th e printer. You You can increa se this time if you observe observe untimely messa ge printing. The The unit used is th e microsecond.
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DI N characters: characters: If you tick this box, a m essage is printed a s follo follows: ws:
NOTE
If you also have a "chimney" font (Font menu), the print result is as follows:
CAUTION
DIN characters are available on single jet heads only.
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8.4. 8.4.2 2 Coun Counte terr All All the dat a r equired to modify modify the count count er appear s in a dia log log box. box.
Parameters
First figure:
• Fi rst figure, L ast ast figure: These are th e values between wh ich ich th e counter counter w ill be updated. If th e sta rt va lue is is less tha n t he end value, the counter counter will co count normally. If, on on th e other other ha nd, the sta rt va lue is is greater t ha n t he end value, it will count count backwa rds. wh en either either of these values is reached, reached, th e counter counter loops loops back to th e other other value.
step: • C ounter step: This is t he va lue by w hich th e count count er is incremented (from 00 to 99) 99). • Batch counter: This is the nu mber of items items in a bat ch. The The count count er is incremented incremented w hen th e batch n umber is reached. • Incrementation type: You can can choose choose wh ether t he count count er is increment increment ed for for a number of items or for for a number of messages.
before figure: fi gure: • Zeros before Tick this box if if you wa nt non-signific non-significaa nt leading zeros to be printed. In a ny case, t he space ta ken up by the counter counter in th e message message ta kes the zeros zeros into account, account, whether th ey are printed or not. NOTE
Leading zeros cannot be suppressed in a bar code.
• R einit./ eini t./top top objet : Tick th is box box if you you w an t t he count count er to be reset reset t o its its st a rt va lue whenever th e "object "object pulse" pulse" signa l is r eceive eceived. d.
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8.4. 8.4.3 3 Postda Postdate te/P /Pos ostda tdate te 2 A dialogue dialogue box box asks y ou to spec specify ify the dur at ion ion of the postdat e in days or mont hs.
8.4.4 .4.4 Shi Shift Cod Code e All All the da ta required to modify the time code code appear s in a dialog box. box. St ar ting time Int erval Type
: 00 : 00 : 00 : 01 : NU MERI CAL LETTER LETTER (-I -O) (except I and O)
St ar ting time Int erval Type
: 06 : 00 : 08 : 00 : LE TTE R
Exa mple :
The followin followin g will be print ed: A - from 6:00 h t o 13:59 13:59 h, B - from 14:00 h to 21:59 h, C - from 22:00 22:00 h to 05:59 05:59 h th e following following da y . an d so forth. forth.
8.4.5 .4.5 Barc Barcod ode e All All the da ta required to customize your your ba rcodes rcodes appear s in a d ialog box. box.
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Printer preparation menu
Printer preparation Initialization
Parameters
Options
Access co c odes
nter Preparation Preparation menu a llows The Pri nter llows you to configure configure t he print er yourself (ope (opera ra tor lan gua ge, local local time, etc.) etc.). It mu st t herefore be used when t he printer is insta lled. lled.
9.1
Initialization Initialization Language Autoclock Jets alignment V24 connection (RS232) Pcmcia transfer Font(s) downloading The Initialisation menu a llows llows y ou to choo choose se the lan gua ge for for dia logue logue between th e printer a nd th e operat operat or, to set the da te an d time on the cloc clock, k, to align the printing zones of th e jets, jets, to configure configure the V24 V24 link, link, to save a nd load w orking dat a .
9.1. 9.1.1 1 Lang Langua uage ge anguage function is used to select The L anguage select the la ngua ge used for for menu s, functions, comma comma nds, help instr uctions, error error messa ges, etc. When you s elect elect Language, a dia log log box as ks you to select select the lan gua ge you you wa nt fr om a list. This This lan gua ge will rema in valid unt il you you chan ge it. 9.1. 9.1.2 2 Auto Autocl cloc ock k The Autoclock function function is used used to set the clock clock,, an d the da te an d to set the time a nd th e date format. When you choose Autoclock the following following messa ge appear s on the screen. screen.
Initialization Hour (H:M:S) :
the timer display and printing are updated in real time. the time display and printing are fixed.
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9.1. 9.1.3 3 Jet Jet align alignme ment nt The "J et a lignment" function is used to a lign the jet print-outs print-outs in relat ion ion to each other. To To align th e jets, jets, the jet jet w ith t he largest offset offset must be identifie identified d a nd t he other jets jets must be a ssigned a corresponding corresponding number of offset offset tra mes.
E xample xampl e : 4 jet head 4 Printing direction
Jet 1.1
5
Jet 1.2
3
Jet 1.3 Jet 1.4 Reference Offset of one trame
In t he a bove example, the jet wit h t he lar gest offsets is jet jet 1.4. Therefore, Therefore, th e offset offset must be: – 4 t r a m e s fo for j et et 1 .1 .1, – 5 t r a m e s fo for j et et 1 .2 .2, – 3 t r a m e s fo for j et et 1 .3 .3, for a ll the jets t o be a ligned on referen ce jet 1.4. 1.4.
IMPORTAN TANT
Tak Take the the pri printing direction into nto account when hen defi defini ning ng the reference jet.
A dialog box box therefore suggests a ssociat ssociat ing a jet number with a num ber of of alignment t ra mes
Initialization Jet number
Using ENTER on the + button adjusts alignment
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9.1. 9.1.4 4 V24 V24 conne connect ctio ion n The " V24 V24 connec connection" tion" function is used to configure configure t he seria l link wit h a device device outside the printer. The dia log box box displa yed on th e screen is used to select: • The ba ud r at e (48 (4800 00,, 9600, 9600, 1920 19200 0 or 3840 38400) 0).. • The par par ity (none (none,, even even or or odd) odd). • The number of of stop bits bits (1 (1 or or 2). 2). • The wa tchdog tchdog value in seconds seconds (from (from 1 to 99) 99).
IMPORTANT
The 8 bit transmission format is fixed.
9.1. 9.1.5 5 PCMC PCMCIA IA trans transfe ferr This function enables working da ta (messa ge, para meters, fonts, ma chine configurat configurat ion) ion) for for th e S4 Plus to be saved on on a P CMIA card a nd/or the content content s of a P CMC IA car car d to be loa loa ded into the printer.
CAUTION
Use a PCMCIA card with a capacity of at least 512 Kb.
• To s t or or e w o r ki ki n g d a t a o n a P C M C I A ca r d – I n s er er t a P C M C I A ca ca r d o n i t s co con n e ct ct o r .
New" ( – S el el e ct " New
or
th en
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– Give a directo directory ry nam e (max. 8 cha racters) then
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MC I A" . – S el el e ct " =>PC MCI – All the working working dat a present present in the printer is then transferred to the PC MCIA card by pressing the key.
• To lo loa d a d i r ec ect o r y f r om om a P C M C I A ca ca r d i n t o t h e p r in in t e r – I n s er er t t h e P C M C I A ca ca r d o n i t s co con n e ct ct o r . – Select Select the directory directory to be load load ed into th e printer from the list of da ta (
).
MC I A" . – S el el e ct " <=PC MCI – All the dat a present present in the directo directory ry is then tra nsferred nsferred by pressing pressing the
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To de de le le t e a d i r ec ect o r y fr fr om om a P C M C I A ca r d : – I n s e r t t h e P C M C I A ca ca r d o n i t s co con n e ct ct o r . – Select Select the directory directory to be deleted deleted from the list of da ta (
).
– S el el e ct " DELETE " . – P r e ss ss t h e
k ey ey .
– It is necessary necessary to validate by pressing pressing permanently deleted. •
aga in befo before re the directo directory ry is
To f or or m a t a P C M C I A ca r d : – I n s e r t t h e P C M C I A ca ca r d o n i t s co con n e ct ct o r . – S el el e ct " FORMAT" . – Va l i da da t e b y p r es es s in in g
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9.1. 9.1.6 6 Fon Font(s t(s)) downl downloa oadi ding ng This function is only present present on printers w ith t he "S ymbol printing" function. A dialogue box box proposes proposes th e full list of fonts present . In t his list, list, ma rk a ma ximum of of 10 fonts fonts w hich hich can be used used in the " Message Message editing" menu.
9.2
Parameters
Parameters Message Counter Postdate Postdate 2 Shift code Barcode This menu is used for for presetting the message a nd va riable para meters for for a ll new messages. Message e Editin Edi ting g menu to a djust The par a meters can be modified modified in in th e Messag djust t hem for each message. See the Message expla na tion concerning concerning th ese Message Editin Edi ting, g, Parameters Parameters, menu for the expla parameters.
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9.3
Options Options Versions Hour counter Machine options The Options, menu is used to display da ta of a genera l nat ure (program (program version, operat operat ing time) an d to va lidat lidat e temporar temporar y functions. functions.
9.3. 9.3.1 1 Vers Versio ions ns The Versions function is used to display t he program v ersions ersions conta conta ined in your printer.
9.3. 9.3.2 2 Hour Hour coun counte terr counter function The Hour counter function is used to display display the num ber of of hours tha t your printer ha s been operat operat ing. 9.3. 9.3.3 3 Mach Machin ine e optio options ns The Machine options function is used to validat e or or can cel cel temporary functions an d to see wh ether your print er is equipped equipped wit h th e barcode option. option. The following following dialog boxes appear on th e screen:
Options
jet number:
Cable printing prin ting option: option: With t his option, option, th e count count ers a re incremented w hen a n object object pulse is is received, received, wha tever th e jet jet sta tus (even (even if a fa ult is present). J ulian pos postdat tdate e: This option option is used to ad d a number fr om 0 to 999 999 to the J ulian ca lendar . One DT OP per messag message e : With t his option, option, the sam e message can only be printed a fter it ha s been modified. modified.
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Access co codes Access codes Keyboard Security This menu is used to insert codes codes wh ich ich deny access to certa certa in functions.
9.4.1 .4.1 Key Keyboa board The Keyboard comma comma nd is used to deny a ccess ccess to the keyboa keyboa rd menu s except except for the FAULT function, function, which can be a ccessed ccessed at a ny t ime using F2. When you s elect elect Keyboard, a dialog box asks y ou to enter a 3-char 3-char acter code. code. This This code code will be requested whenever access access to a m enu is att empted. •
T o crea cr eate te a keyboard keyboard code: code: PRINTER PREPARATION then
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keyboard
Access codes
keyboard
Keyboard code :
To delete a keyboard code: PRINTER PREPARATION then
Erase keyboard code? NO
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9.4. 9.4.2 2 Secu Securi rity ty This key is used to deny deny a ccess ccess to the MES SAGE ED ITING ITING an d P RINTER RINTER P REP ARATION RATION menus, leaving leaving a ccess ccess free free to the PR ODU CTION CTION a nd SYMB OL ED ITING ITING menus. When you s elect elect Security, a dialog box asks you to enter a 3-char 3-char a cter code. code.
cr eate te a securi security ty code: • T o crea
PRINTER PREPARATION then
Access code
Security
Access code
Security
Security code:
• T o delete a secur security ity code:
PRINTER PREPARATION then
Erase security code? NO
CAUTION
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The security code will be asked for access to the "Printer preparation" menu.
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10 Symb Symbol ol Edit Editin ing g men menu u (op (opti tion on)) Symbol Editing Symbol
Size
The Symbol Editing menu ena bles you to create your own symbol or logo. logo.
CAUTION
The height of a symbol is defined when it is created. To enable it to be printed, an Imaje font with at least the same height as the symbol must be present in the printer.
10.1 Symbol Symbol New Open Save Save as Delete Close
The Symbol menu is used for creat creat ing a new sym bol, bol, for for modifying or copyi copying ng a n existing symbol, for for st oring a symbol in memory or for deleting deleting it. The menu can be accessed accessed at an y time, w heth er the print er is switched on or or off
10.1 10.1.1 .1 New New The New comma nd is for creat ing a new sy mbol to be lo lodged in a font. font. When choosi choosing ng New comma New New, a dialog box will ask you for: •
t h e t i t le le of of t h e f on on t ( m a x . 8 ch ch a r a ct e r s ). ).
•
the number of of the font font (210 (210 to 255 255)).
•
the symbol symbol number number (00 (001 1 to 224) 224)..
REMINDER
A font is a group of symbols of the same size
A second second dialog box will ask for the size t o be given given t o the sym bols. bols. (height: 24, 16, 11, 11, 9, 7 or or 5 points ; w idth : from 1 t o 127 127 point point s.)
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10.1.2 10.1.2 Open Open The Open comma comma nd is for a ccessing ccessing a n existing sy mbol for for modificat modificat ion. ion. When you s elect elect Open, a dia logue logue box box shows th e sta rt of the list of existing existing sym bol fonts. You You can scroll scroll through t he tit les and choose choose th e one one wh ich ich int erests you, or displa displa y a cursor by pressing the SPACE bar an d enter the sta rt of the title of the font you ar e loo looking for. for.
10.1.3 10.1.3 Save Save The Save comma comma nd is for sa ving th e symbol creat creat ed or modified. modified. The The comma comma nd can th erefore erefore only be accessed accessed a fter " New New" or " Open" .
10.1.4 10.1.4 save save As The Save as comma comma nd is for for sa ving a version modified modified with a n existing symbol wit hout loosi loosing ng th e original. The comma comma nd can only be accessed accessed a fter " New New" or " Open" .
10.1.5 10.1.5 Delete Delete Symbol font deletion. This comma nd offers th e choice choice of a Symbole or Symbol Select Symbol if you wa nt to delete only only one symbol. Select Symbol font if you wa nt to delete delete a complete complete font font of symbols. symbols.
10.1.6 10.1.6 Clo Close se The Close comma comma nd is for lea lea ving a font in wh ich ich you ha ve just just creat ed or or modified modified a symbol. When using Close, the cont cont ents of the font font in w hich you you ha ve just just been working a re saved.
CAUTION
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1) To be used for message printing, a symbol font must be transferred. 2) To transfer transfer a symbol font, you have have two possibilit possibilities: ies: - Create the font and transfer it immediately. Close, save, then SPACE using the bar, select this font in the list proposed (10 maximum). - Create the font, save it, and only transfer it when needed. Use the "PRINTER PREPARATION" menu, "Initialisation", "Transfer font(s).
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10.2 Size Size Symbol
Size
This comma comma nd is for modifying modifying th e height a nd w idth of the sym bols bols defined in a font.
CAUTION
If you reduce the size the symbols drawn will be truncated. If you increase the size the symbols drawn will be lodged at the bottom left of the definition.
10.3 10.3 General General rule rule for creatin creating g one or more more symbols symbols in a font font To create the font: • • • • •
G i v e t h e fo fon t a n a m e (8 (8 ch a r a ct e r s ). ). G ive the font font a n umber (20 (201 1 to 255 255)). G ive a n umber to the symbol symbol in the font font (006 (006 to 224 224)). G ive the symbols symbols a h eight eight (24. (24.... ...... ... 5 poi points). nts). G ive the symbols symbols a width (1 (1 to 127 127 points) points)..
To crea crea te th e symbol: • •
D ra r a w n th t h e s ym ym bo bol S a ve v e th t h e s ym y m bo bol .
To creat creat e a new symbol: • • • •
R ec ec a ll ll t h e fo fon t (b (b y n a m e or or n u m b er er ). ). G i v e t h e n ew ew s y m bo bol a n u mb m b er er . D r a w t h e s ym ym bo b ol . S a v e.
To close the font: •
Th e fo fon t i s s a v ed ed in in t h e P C .
To tra nsfer t he font (to the printer): •
Ti ck ck t h e fo fon t t o be be t r a n s f er er r e d .
Message E diting diti ng menu. The font can n ow be used in the Message
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10.4 10.4 Draw Drawin ing g a symb symbol ol 10.4.1 Screen After definition definition of of the na me an d number of the font font , the number a nd size of of the symbol, the printer w ill display display t he follo following wing screen. Name of the font Number of the font
Symbol number Number of symbols existing in the font Details of the cursor in the grid Zoom : Drawing mode :
»
: dot by dot
—
: lines
(Simultaneously keys HOME and
+
or HOME and
-
: zone (change with TAB ) Dot colour : : black : white (change with INS
) Reverse video : (
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10.4.2 10.4.2 Using the keys keys I n dot by dot d ot " mode: 7
9
The cursor ca ca n be position position in the dra wing g rid, in the direction of of the a rrows.
1
3
For chan ging th e col colour our of the dot point point ed by th e cursor. cursor.
I n line li ne — mode mode::
For selecting t he colour colour of the line (whit e or or bla ck). ck).
7
9
The lines can be tr aced in th e direction direction of the a rrows.
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Utilization I n zone mode: mode:
For selecting t he colour colour of the zone (whit e or or bla ck). ck).
7
9
Depress 2 keys repeatedly to define a z one.
1
3
10.4.3 10.4.3 Other keys, keys, other functions functions • S c r eeee n in in g of of t h e sy sy m b ol ol a t s c a le le 1: 1: K ey
The symbol is displayed in a window a t t he top right or top left left a ccording ccording to the position position of th e cursor. cursor. • Z oom : This function is va lid when the cursor is a t t he bottom left of the screen coo coordina rdina te 001. 001. P ress + or key to enlarge or reduce th e grid. • H om om e f un u n ct ct io i on : Key
to position position the cursor at the bott bott om left left of the screen. screen.
Key
to position position the cursor a t the top right of the screen. screen.
• D el e l e t e s ym y m bo b ol : Key
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10.4.4 10.4.4 Symbol display display screen screen
This screen screen can be used to display display a nd select select a symbol from an existing font in order t o ena ble the sha pe, size or number t o be modifie modified d if desired. Format = symbol symbol forma forma t: height* height* width. num = num ber of th e symbol in th e font font /num ber of of symbols in the font ref = sym bol reference in decima decima ls (th (th e reference begins a t 32 ($2 ($20) 0)). ).
Selecting Selecting a symbol:
Key
to display th e follo following wing symbol.
Key
Key
to display th e follo following wing tenth symbol
to display th e preceding preceding symbol.
Keys
to display the preceding preceding tenth symbol.
Access Access to edit ion : K ey
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11 Spe Special cial "Bar "Barco code de"" If your print er ha s th e "ba rcode" rcode" option, up to 4 ba r codes codes per jet jet ma y be inserted in each message. The list of the va rious types of barcode is given in th e menu:
MESSAGE EDITING Parameters Barcodes Whichever of the t wo ba rcodes rcodes is chosen, chosen, a specific specific dialog dialog box will be displayed, t hus limiting a ccess ccess to the modifiable para meters for each t ype of of code. code. Parameters Interleaved 2/5
Parameters
Narrow bars:
Narrow bars must be strictly less less tha n Wide bars. Narrow Nar row spaces spaces must be strictly less less tha n Wide spaces. Height: expressed expressed in points, limited t o the height of the fonts present. I nverse nverse print pri nt : enables print ing in reverse video.
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Utilization Check digit: ma y be present or not . Optimisation: ena bles the size of the ba r code to be optimised. optimised. Certa in para meters may be shown shown dotted in in certain ba r codes, codes, in in w hich hich case they cannot be modified.
11.1 11.1 Using Using the the "bar "barcod code" e" keys keys
Barre espace
- If necessary, necessary, it displays displays a n a dditional dditional dia log log box. box. - Is used to tick in addit iona iona l dialog boxes boxes (da (da te, time, postda postda te). te). - Inserts t he counter counter a nd t ime code code values values directly directly in t he bar code code input. - Insert a space in t he compositio composition n zone, if th is is a ccepted. ccepted.
- Validat Validat es the final final barcode. barcode. - Validat Validat es the additional dialog dialog box box input.
- C a n b e u se se d E S C A P E b a ck w i t h o ut ut v a l id id a t i n g .
- When th e cursor cursor is pla pla ced ced in front of a ba r code code which ha s alrea dy been entered, these tw o keys, keys, pressed simulta neously, ena ble the layout of this bar code code to be displayed.
CAUTION
The control byte is not displayed.
- U sed to enter a dialogue box. box.
- Used to m ove the selection selection in the va rious dialogue boxes. boxes.
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11.2 General General rule for compo composing sing a barcod barcode e Message e Editi E dition on menu : When creat ing or modifying modifying a messa ge in the Messag 1)
Fix the para meter of of the type of of barcode barcode type to be co composed mposed (para (para meters, barcode barcodes) s)..
2)
Compose Compose the barcode barcode inserting inserting t he fixed fixed or var iable ele elements ments (Fonts, (Fonts, ba rcodes) rcodes).. This This code code will be displayed displayed with the para meters fixed fixed from from th e start .
Font
• The fixed fixed elements elements a llowed llowed (digi (digits ts or letters) can can be directly directly inserted. inserted. • "E xternal element" element" is used used for for reserving reserving within a barcode locatio locations ns for for the variable chara cters to be sent by externa l link (V2 (V24) 4)..
NOTE
In "Printer Preparation, Parameters" it is possible to give preference to a type of barcode together with its parameters. This barcode will then be systematically displayed in message edition. Another type of barcode, however, can be inserted by following the procedure described above.
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11.3 11.3 Detai Detaill of of eac each h barc barcode ode Interleaved 2/5 • • •
Used to tra nscribe nscribe numerical numerical cha cha racters only only into into barcode barcode form. form. These chara cters cters may be varia bles bles (co (counter, unter, date, etc.) etc.).. 32 ch a r a ct ct er er s m a x .
CAUTION
1) Without Without a check byte ( ) the number of characte characters rs input input must must be even. - With a check check byte byte ( ) the number of character characters s must must be odd. 2) Alphabeticals representation of dates, postdate and time code is not possible.
Code 39 •
Used to tra nscribe nscribe alphabetic chara cters, cters, numeric numeric chara cters cters and the follo following wing symbols symbols : = . , space $ / + %into bar code code form • These chara cters cters may be varia bles bles (co (counter, unter, date, etc.) etc.).. • 32 ch a r a ct ct er er s m a x .
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ITF 14, ITF 6 (high code) • Used to tran scribe scribe fixe fixed d numerical numerical chara cters cters only only into barcode barcode form. form. • 14 obli obligatory gatory chara cters for for ITF ITF 14. 14. • 6 ob ob li li ga ga t o r y c ha ha r a ct e r s f or or I TF TF 6 .
CAUTION
1) The last character (14th for ITF 14, 6th for ITF 6) is a check character. It cannot be entered and is therefore calculated and positioned by the printer automatically. The printer signals if it is entered and incorrect and automaticlly replaces it with the correct value. 2) To print these codes, it is necessary to have a twin jet or f our jet head, type G. 3) In a twin-jet head, an ITF code occupies the 2 available jets (height 54 points). In a four-jet head, an ITF code occupies the 4 available jets (height 108 points). The items which do not form part of the ITF code can therefore only be inserted before or after this code in a message.
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EAN / UPC • • • • • •
P ossible choice choicess : EAN 13, 1/ 1/2 EAN 13, 13, EAN 8, 1/ 1/2 EAN 8, UP CA, 1/2 UP CA, U P CE , 1/2 UP CE ; Used to transcribe fixed fixed numerical numerical cha cha racters only only into barcode barcode form. form. 13 obligat bligat ory chara cters cters for EAN 13 13 and 1/2 EAN 13. 13. 8 obli obligat gat ory cha cha racters for for EAN 8 and 1/2 EAN EAN 8. 12 ob ob li li g a t or or y c h a r a c t er er s U P C A a n d 1 /2 U P C A. A. 8 ch a r a c t er er s fo f or U P C E a n d 1 /2 U P C E .
CAUTION
1) The last character is a check character. It cannot be entered and is therefore calculated and positioned by the printer automatically. The printer signals if it is entered and incorrect and automatically replaces it with the correct value. 2) In a mono-jet head head the plaintext plaintext transcripti transcription on of the barcode is not printed. 3) These codes codes require require a twin-jet twin-jet or- 4-jet head for simultane simultaneous ous display of the barcode and its plaintext transcription beneath. 4) In a twin-jet head, an EAN or UPC code occupies the 2 available jets (barcode on one jet and plaintext transcription on the other). 5) In a four-jet head, head, an EAN or UPC code occupies occupies the availab available le jets (barcode on 3 jets and plaintext transcription on the 4th jet). 6) In a 4-jet head, head, the 1/2 EAN EAN and 1/2 UPC UPC codes can can be inserted inserted on jets 1 and 2, 2 and 3 or 3 and 4. 7) The first character character of a UPCE code is necessarly necessarly a 0 (zero).
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EAN 128, Code 128 • P ossible ch oices: EAN 128, 1/2 EAN 128, code code 128, 1/2 code code 128. • These code codess ar e divided divided into 4 different modes: Mode A, Mode Mode B, Mode C and Auxiliar Auxiliar y characters. • 3 9 ch a r a ct ct er e r s m a x. x. • Mode A: include includess a ll standa rd upper case alphan umeric chara cters, cters, control control cha cha ra cters cters a nd special characters. Mode B: include includess a ll standa rd upper and lower lower case a lphabetic chara cters cters a nd special special char a cters. This This is th e default mode, its its size is optimised. Mode C: includes the set of 100 100 pair pair s of digits from 00 to 99 a nd special char a cters (th (th e chara cters cters a re entered two by tw o). o). following wing cha ra cters only: only: DE L, SH IFT, IFT, FNC2, FNC3 and Special characters: includes th e follo FNC4. The dia log box box is a s follows follows :
Font
B
CAUTION
1) The character in reverse video A, B or C are displayed in the composition to codes A, B or C. 2) Whatever the number of jets on the head, head, a 128 or EAN EAN 128 code occuries the full height of the jets. 3) The height of a 1/2 code 128 or 1/2 EAN 128 can be chosen from the barcode parameters. 4) In a mono-jet head, the plaintext transcription of the barcde is not displayed. 5) If you have checked the "Optimisation" p arameter, only mode B is available.
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CONTENTS 1
Introduction
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2
Preliminary checks
6-2
3
General printer operating parameter checks
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4
Diagnostics help
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4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5
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Adjustments
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5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4
6-11 6-13 6-17 6-18
Break-off point adjustments Jet in the gutter adjustment Pressure motor speed adjustment Four jets head adjustment
Spare Parts Sheets
6-19
Main fuse
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Introduction
This chapt er is a t roubleshoo roubleshooting ting guide w hich enables an y user to locate locate t he origin origin of a fa ult logically logically an d quickly. Using th e simple simple fault diagn ostic ostics, s, the search will na rrow down to the part a t fa ult without ha ving to disassemble the ma chine. chine. This guide lists all the possible possible faults a nd rela ted remedies to resume normal operation. The equipment r equired is limited to the use of the print er servicing servicing suit case. The a djustment procedures procedures described described in t his chapt er do not need the print er to be disassembled. The replacement procedures conc concern ern spa re par ts s upplied upplied in t he ma intena nce kit (fuse) (fuse)..
2
Preliminary checks
All All troubleshooting troubleshooting operat ions ions sh ould begin begin w ith t he preliminar y checks. These ar e used to spot spot problems such as soiled soiled part s, ink leaka ges or faulty electrical electrical or hydr a ulic connections connections with t he na ked eye. eye.
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St op th e printer an d unplug it from the ma ins. Check the points points below. below.
External appearance
Ink circuit appearance
Electronics compartment
Check
Type of problem sought
Console and operator interface
Shocks, power cuts
Printing head
Soiled electrodes Damaged or badly set mechanical parts Leakage
Acce Access sso ory conn connec ecttion ions
Disco isconn nnec ecttions ions Power cuts
Tanks
Tanks open or damaged. Leakage Ink and additive tanks empty Ink appearance (odour, consistency) Additive appearance (odour, colour)
Hydraulic connections and tubes
Leakage Folded, damaged or cut pipe
Electrical connections of the various parts
Bad connections: - of the the ink ink cir circu cuit it loom loom - of the the ink level level detec detector tor (top (top of of ink tank tank)) - of the fan - of the the vis visc comet omete er - of the valves
Presence of various parts in the electronics compartment rack
Board missing
Connections in the electronics compartments
Bad connections: - of a rack rack board board onto onto the the mothe motherbo rboard ard,, - of the the "Fr "Fron ont" t" boar board, d, - of the the "Mo "Moto torr cont contro rol" l" boa board rd,, - of the the pow power er supp supply ly unit unit..
Electrical connections accessibles from the rear panel
Bad connections: - of a ribbon ribbon cable cable of the umbilical umbilical to to the motherboar motherboard, d, - of the the EHT unit unit to the corres correspond ponding ing cables cables of the the umbilical umbilical,, - of the the ribbon ribbon cable cable on the the industr industrial ial interf interface ace board board.. - on the indu industr strial ial inter interfac face e board board termina terminals. ls. - of the the solenoid solenoid valve or conden condenser ser on on the backplane backplane board board (S4 Plus Hi-P65 only). - of the the fan connection connection on the pressure pressure sensor sensor (S4 Plus Hi-P65 Hi-P65 only).
Pne Pneumat umatic ic con conne nect ctio ions ns
Bad Bad conn connec ecti tion ons: s: - of air hoses at the inlet and outlet outlet of the solenoid solenoid valve valve (S4 plus Hi-P65 only).
Industrial interface compartment
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Gene Genera rall pr prin inte terr op oper erat atin ing g pa para rame mete ters rs ch chec eck k
All All informa informa tion on on th e genera genera l operat operat ion ion of the print er appear s in the menu P RODU CTION CTION - St at us /head or key .
Status jet(s):
NOTE
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The example screen above is specific to a 2-head, twin-jet printer. On some printer configurations, some of the above data is not shown.
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Diagnostics help
Introduction The ta bles shown shown in th is cha cha pter ha ve the follo following wing t wo columns: columns: •
P r ob ob l e m ss..
•
R em em ed ed ie ie s .
Ea ch problem problem is ident ident ified ified in th e ta ble by a num ber in bold bold type. Ea ch problem problem may be solved solved by severa severa l "Remedies".
4.2
Dia Diagn gnos osti tic cs exa example
Problems
Remedies
Press the key
1a1a- Switch the printer off and on again.
1- Indicator Indicators s and and display display on operator interface off. The motor starts.
1b1b- The keyboard is at fault. Contact the IMAJE Technical Assistance.
The opera opera tor’s tor’s first t a sks it t o do th e prelimina prelimina ry checks. For each problem (example (example a bove: bove: 1), 1), th e operat operat or must th en: •
Apply pply the first remedy remedy (example (example above: above: 1a). 1a).
•
If the problem problem reappears, reappears, a pply pply the second second remedy (example (example above: above: 1b) 1b).
Once the incident incident h as been rectified, clear clear t he fau lt using t he key
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At print rinte er start tart-u -up p
Problems
Remedies
1- Green "power on" indicator not lit.
1a1a- Check the mains supply. 1b1b- Change the 4A delayed-action fuse (see corresponding procedure). procedure).
2- Operator Interface display off. The motor starts.
2a- Switch the printer off and on again. 2b- The front board is at fault. Contact the IMAJE Technical Assistance.
3- Indicators and display on the operator interface off. The motor does not start. or Indicators and display on the operator interface are lit and remain fixed. The motor does not start.
3a3a- Switch the printer off and on again.
4- Red alarm / fault indicators lit.
4a-Perform 4a-Perform self-diagnostics by pressing
5- Memory lost.
5a5a- Reprogram the printer then contact IMAJE Technical Assistance.
6- CPU faulty.
6a- If fault persists, contact IMAJE T echnical Assistance.
7- Ink level low.
7a7a- Add ink to the tank (1/2 tank max.).
3b3b- Check the power supply voltage LEDs on the CPU board. - If only two two LEDs are lit, lit, the power power supply supply unit unit is at fault. fault. Contact Contact IMAJE IMAJE Technical Assistance. - If all LEDs are are lit, lit, onof onof the CPU CPU or Motor Motor Contro Controll boards boards is at at fault. fault. Contact IMAJE Technical Assistance.
7b7b- The CPU board may be at fault. Contact Imaje Technical Assistance. 8- Additive.
8a- Add additive to the tank (1/2 tank max.). 8b- Check that the additive valve is working correctly (Menu PRODUCTION - Maintenance - ELVS status modif.). Check the viscometer circuit. 8c- If the fault persists contact IMAJE Technical Assistance.
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Remedies
9- Fan / compressed air.
9a- Fan fault or absence of compressed air. 9b9b- Check the connection and the fan rotation. The fan must turn continually just after the start-up of the Printer. 9c9c- Check the pressurisation air, the connection and the pressure-switch 9d9d- The CPU board is at fault. Contact the IMAJE Technical Assistance.
1010- Tem Tempera peratu turre
10a- The surrounding temperature where the printer is installed is too high, resulting in the temperature inside the electronics compartment being greater than 70˚C. Change the installation. 10b-The 10b-The CPU board is at fault. Contact the IMAJE Technical Assistance.
1111- Viscosity
11a- Check the viscosity measurement circuit. 11b- Check that the viscometer valve is operating correctly by testing the variation in the viscometer level (Menu PRODUCTION Maintenance - ELVS status modif.). 11c11c- If the fault persists persists contact IMAJE Technical Assistance.
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At je jet st start-up
Problems
Remedies
1- Cover missing
1a1a- Close or check the closure of the corresponding head closing system. 1b1b- The cover magnet is absent. 1c1c- The cover detector is faulty of the corresponding IMP board is at fault. Contact the Imaje Technical Assistance.
2- EHT
2a2a- Carefully clean and dry the jet electrodes. 2b2b- Make sure that the environmental conditions (humidity, temperature comply with the specifications in the ink data sheet. If they do not, contact the IMAJE Technical Assistance to adapt the dry air head pressurization accessories. 2c2c- Check the electromagnetic environment of the head (interference). 2d2d- The corresponding IMP board is at fault. Contact the IMAJE Technical Assistance.
3- Jet n : Recuperation
3a3a- Re-start the jets and watch them. If one of the jets is unstable or deviates (outside the gutter), validate the function "Introduce solvent" and "stability test". If the jet is missing, validate the functions "Unblock nozzle", "Stability Check" and "Refresh" functions. 3b3b- If the jet(s) are still missing, one of the pressure circuit components is a fault. Contact the IMAJE Technical Assistance. 3c-If 3c-If there is a lack of suction in the gutter, one of the recuperation circuit components is at fault. Contact the IMAJE Technical Assistance.
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During printing
Problems
Remedies
1- "Jet n : Phase detection" (n = 1 to 4)
1a1a- Clean and dry the jet electrodes. 1b1b- Check the general printer operation parameters. Consult the remedies for faults relating to parameters at their limit values, e.g.: Fault ˚C. Wrong pressure; Visco fault. 1c1c- Make sure that the ink in the printer is valid; expiry date (refer to markings on container), frequency of changing and environmental conditions (see ink data sheet). 1d1d- Validate the "Ink refresh" instruction for 2 minutes. 1e1e- Test the electromagnetic environment of the head (interference). 1f1f- The corresponding IMP board is at fault. Contact the IMAJE Techical Assistance.
2- CPU-IMP communication
2a2a- The fault appears after a prolonged stoppage of the conveyor during message printing. Repeat message printing. 2b2b- The fault persists after trying to print the message at a constant speed. The IMP or CPU board is at fault. Contact the IMAJE Technical Assistance.
3- Printing speed
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Problems
Remedies
4- Poor printing quality
4a4a- Clean the printing head (including cover) and m ake sure that there is nothing obstructing the path of the jet.
Example 1 : 4b4b- Check that the head holders are stable (no vibrations). 4c4c- Check the distance between the head and the object (examples 1 and 2). 4d4d- Check the centring of the jets i n the recuperation gutters (examples 3 et 4). Example 2 :
4e4e- Check the viscosity reference time displayed on the printer and the theoretical viscosity on the ink data sheet. 4f4f- The head requires a mechanical and/or electrical adjustment. Contact the IMAJE Technical Assistance.
Example 3 :
4g4g- The corresponding IMP board is at fault. Contact the IMAJE Technical Assistance.
Example 4 :
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Adjustment
Brea Breakk-of offf poin pointt adju adjust stme ment nt Special tools: - B ifocal ifocal lens (magn ifying gla ss). ss). - Insu lat ed screwdriver 2.4 x 50. PREPARATION 1-
P l a ce ce t he h e h ea ea d on o n t h e ma m a i nt n t en en a n ce ce st st a n d .
2-
S t a r t t h e je je t (s (s ) a n d l ea ea v e t h em em r u n n i n g f or or a t l ea ea s t h a l f a n h o u r .
3-
Remove Remove the upper upper cover cover (or (or the potentio potentiometer meter protec protective tive caps) caps) and t he removable removable cov cover. er. For a m ulti-je ulti-jett hea d, each jet jet ha s its own potentiome potentiometer ter (right (right ha nd jet jet = right ha nd potentiometer, etc.).
ADJ US USTMENT TMENT See next page.
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The adjustment proce procedure dure belo below w is perfo performed rmed whilst look looking ing at th e jet jet through the ma gnifying gnifying glass. St ar t t he operation operation with the potentiometer potentiometer at the left end stop. stop. The The jet jet is contin contin uous. Slowly Slowly t urn t he potent potent iometer iometer to the right unt il the jet jet breaks a t th e cent cent re of the cha rge electrode. electrode. Aim Aim for t he form show n by 6 on on F igure 1.
CAUTION
Hold the screwdriver by the insulated part so that the electrical characteristics of the circuit are not altered. During settings, handle the potentiometer with care to prevent damage.
CHE CKS AND AND TESTS 5-
C l os os e t h e h ea ea d c ov ov er er s . C l ea ea r a n y f a u lt lt s .
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P e r fo for m s om om e pr pr i n t in in g t e st st s a n d r e pe pe a t t h e s et et t i n g if if n ec ece ss ss a r y . Figure 1 : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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Location of screwdriver (potentiometer) Magnifying glass Rotation of screwdriver Jet seen through the magnifying glass Satellite drop CORRECT SETTING Charge electrode
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Adju Ad just stin ing g the the jet jet in in the the gu gutt tter er This procedure procedure is valid for cann ons with hexagona l or or cylindrical nut s.
Special tools: - Ca nnon d irection irection tool (pin (pin punch, r ing spa nner). - B ifocal ifocal ma gnifying glass. - Hea d clean clean ing kit. - G oggles. - Hex. Allen key, 1.5. - Tw eezer s. CAUTION
To avoid getting ink in the eyes, goggles must be worn during these operations.
PRELIMINARY CHECK 1-
P l a ce ce t he h e h ea ea d on o n t h e ma m a i nt n t en en a n ce ce st st a n d .
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M a k e s u r e t h a t t h e je je t is is s t a b l e b y va va l i d a t i n g t h e " s t a b i li li t y " f u n ct ct i on on .
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Va l id id a t e t h e " Ad A d ju ju s t me m e nt nt " f u n ct ct i on on .
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C h e ck ck t h a t t h e r e cu cu p er er a t i o n op op er er a t e s co cor r e ct ct l y .
SETTING THE J ET IN THE GUTTER GUTTER The opera opera tion includes three relat ed settings: - cann on rotat ion, ion, - upper cam r otat ion, ion, - lower lower ca m rota tion. In genera l, this is performed performed gradu a lly, stopping stopping the jet jet from time to time to clean clean t he electrodes electrodes if n ecessar ecessar y. 5-
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Remove Remove the wire protec protectio tion n plat plat e from from the reso resona na tor wires wires and disconne disconnect ct them.
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U n f a s t e n t h e ca ca n n o n -h -h ol ol d er er s cr cr e w s (s (s ee ee F ig ig u r e 1) 1).
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B ring the jet jet clo close se to point point A or A’ A’ by turning the cannon in the can can non holde holderr with a direction direction t ool ool placed at th e top.
CAUTION
Respect the rotation direction indicate on the figure 1 otherwise to unscrew the cannon nut.
Figure 1 : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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Wires to be disconnected Cam Screw Direction tool (pin punch) Cannon holder Protective plate position Cannon
Figure 2 : 1 – – – – – – – – 2 – – – – – – – – 3 – – – – – – – –
1
Jet Gutter Jet trajectory when rotating cannon
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3
A
3 5
A’
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Centre the jet jet in the charge elec electrode trode by sight using the lower lower cam cam (see (see Figure Figure 1) 1).
CAUTION
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Do not apply excessive force to the cams. Turn the screw to make the cannon-holder movement easier or stiffer.
P o s it it i on on t h e je t in in t h e gu gu t t e r u si si n g t h e u pp pp er er ca ca m : - in th e centr centr e of the gutt er for G an d M hea ds (see (see figure 2), 2), - off-cent re (1/3 - 2/3) for P h ea ds (see fig ur e 3).
1010- Repeat Repeat steps 7, 7, 8 and 9 until the jet jet is corre correctly ctly loc locat at ed in in th e gutter an d centred centred in the char ge electrode. electrode. Figure 1 :
1 2
– – – – – – – – Lower cam – – – – – – – – Charge electrode
Figure 2 : 1 2
G and M heads
– – – – – – – – Upper cam – – – – – – – – Recuperation gutter
Figure 3 :
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G, M and P heads
P heads
– – – – – – – – Upper cam – – – – – – – – Recuperation gutter
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Troubleshooting FINAL OPERATI ONS ONS 1111- Tighten the tw o can can non-hol non-holder der screws, screws, without forcing forcing them. 1212- Stops the jets. jets. Clean t he head a nd reconnec reconnectt t he resonat resonat or w ires. Replace Replace the protec protective tive plat e. Close Close the hea d cover. cover. 1 3- S t a r t -u -u p t h e je t s. s. 1414- Check the break-po break-point. int. Set it if necessary. necessary. 1515- Ca ncel ncel any fa ults. Perform Perform continuous continuous printing printing tests. Check Check the cleanlines cleanlinesss of the electrodes electrodes a nd th e gutter a fter 10 minut es cleaning. cleaning.
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Pres Pressu sure re mo moto torr spe speed ed ad adju just stme ment nt Special tools: - Hex. Allen key 3/32". The motor speed depends essentia lly on th e viscosity viscosity of the ink. The by-pa by-pa ss mu st not be a djusted unless the ink is at t he right viscosity, viscosity, i.e. wh en the viscosity viscosity mea sured by th e printer is w ithin one second second of the viscosity viscosity specified specified on on t he ink da ta sheet. REMINDER : The The mea sured a nd reference viscosi viscosity ty va lues ca ca n be seen on the print er display display ub t he "S ta tus/P rinthead" Function. Function.
SETTING 1-
S t a r t t h e j et et s a n d d i sp sp la la y t h e m ot ot o r s pe pe ed ed (S (S t a t u s /P r i n t h e a d f u n ct ct i on on ). ).
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P ull out out th e ink ink circui circuitt to the end of of the runners, loo loosen sen the lock locking ing screw, screw, then insert the 3/32" 32" Allen Allen key a nd t urn it by ha lf a t urn in eith er direction direction an d wa it for the motor speed varia tion to be display display ed. By itera tion you should achieve a speed of 150 1500 0 rpm, to within 50 rpm. rpm.
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R ef ef a st st en en th t h e s cr cr ew ew .
NOTE
This setting may be necessary after changing an ink filter cartridge.
Figure 1 : 1 2
– – – – – – – – Pressure pump – – – – – – – – Screw
1 2
Figure 1
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Four Fo ur jets jets he head ad ad adju just stme ment nt Valid Valid for the Ba rcoder rcoder Plus printer, G head.
Specifi Specific c tooling: - P in punch. - E ye-gla ye-gla ss. - Mat erial for clean clean ing. - Hex. ma le key size 15 - Flat screw-driver. screw-driver. - Protection Protection gla sses. 1-
P l a ce ce t h e h ea ea d o n t h e m a i n t e n a n c e st st a n d . Th Th e je je t (s (s ) h a v e b ee ee n a d j us us t e d in in t h e g u t t e r .
PRELIMINARY CHECKS 2-
Check jet jet sta bility. bility. Check Check jet jet alignment in the middle middle of the charge ele electro ctrodes. des.
3-
Check the speed speed of of each jet. jet. It must be comprised comprised betw een 1.95 1.95 a nd 20.5 20.5 m/sec (chan ge the cann on if the speed is out out of ra nge). nge).
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P l a ce ce t h e h ea ea d o n t h e w or or k i n g s t a n d . C r e a t e a m e s sa sa g e u s in in g t h e " c h ec eck er er " f o n t on on t h e four. Pr int t his messa ge at a h ead t o obje object ct dista nce of of 10.5 10.5 mm. Check the break-off break-off point point a nd a djust if necessary. necessary.
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Check the raster alignment. Adj Adjust ust if necessary necessary by tilting tilting the cannon in in the can can non holde holder. r.
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P rint a ITF ITF 14 code code and a djust djust th e head/obje object ct dista dista nce to obtain obtain a correc correctt joining joining of of ra sters. You can can correct correct a joining fault by a djusting th e ca ca nnon-holder. nnon-holder.
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C h e ck ck t h e f r a m e a l ig ig n m en en t . A dj dju s t i f n e ce ce ss ss a r y u s i n g t h e " j et et a l ig ig n m en en t " f u n ct ct i on on . P erform an endura nce test: print a n ITF 14 14 code code at 350 350 mm/s in Ma nua l Auto Auto mode for for 4 hours and check check the cleanlines cleanlinesss of the head an d the fra me alignment.
Jet 1
10 mm raster alignment
Jet 2 Jet 3
10 mm raster alignment
10 mm raster alignment
Jet 4
10 mm
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Spare Parts sheets
Replacing the mains fuse (4 A delayed-action fuse) Prin Pr inter ter stopped stopped and disconnected. disconnected. 1-
P u l l d ow ow n t h e r ea ea r p r i n t e r pa pa n e l (u (u n s cr cr e w t h e f ix ix a t i on on s cr cr e w s ). ).
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R e m ov ov e t h e m a i n s p ow ow e r le le a d fr fr om om t h e p r in in t e r .
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With a screwdriver, screwdriver, remove remove the fusefuse-holder holder above above the mains plug. plug.
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R e pl pl a ce ce t h e f u s ee.. Mo Mou n t t h e f u se se -h -h ol ol d er er .
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C on on n ec e ct t h e l ea ea d t o t h e p r in in t er er .
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C lo los e t h e r ea ea r d oo oor .
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C on on n e ct ct t h e p r in in t e r t o t h e m a i n s po pow e r a n d s t a r t w i t h t h e O N /O F F k ey ey .
Figure 1 :
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Fuse location
– – – – – – – – Fuse-holder location – – – – – – – – Mains plug – – – – – – – – Protective sleeve
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Contents
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Routine maintenance table
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Routine maintenance procedures
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2.1
Changing the vapour catching water
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2.2
Cleaning the heads
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2.3
Rinsing the umbilical/head assembly
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2.4
Restarting after rinsing the umbilical/head assembly
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2.5 2.5.1 2.5.2
Complete flushing of the printer Manual rinsing Rinsing with the drain/rinse tool
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2.6
Restarting after complete rinsing
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2.7
Replacing the pressurisation air filter S4 Plus Hi-P65
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All All th e instru ctions ctions in this cha pter a re routine procedures procedures w hich should be follo followed wed in order order to obta obta in the best results from your printer.
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Routine ma maintenance ta table
FREQUENCY When clogging could cause the printer to malfunction or to produce a poor quality print.
Every 300 hours
Before shutting down for one to two weeks. Every 2000 hours and/or before shutting down for more than two weeks.
Every 6 months for the S4 Plus Hi-P65.
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OPERATION
Clean the printing head.
TIME REQUIRED
3 mn
Clean the fan protection grating at the bottom of the console.
5 to 15 mn
Rinsing the head/umbilical assembly.
30 mn
COMMENTS See head cleaning procedure "User Guide" and/or following pages. With the printer switched off.
See the procedure on the following pages.
Rinse the printer thoroughly and change tthe ink filter.
1h
See procedure on following pages : - drainage - rinsing - ink refill
Change the pressurization air filter cartridge.
15 mn
See procedure on following pages.
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Changing Changing the vapour vapour catch catching ing water water (exce (except pt for for S4 Plus Hi-P65) Hi-P65) The wa ter is used to catch the a dditive and ink va pours. pours. This This wa ter become becomess sat urat ed after 8 hours hours a nd can n o longer longer cat ch the vapours; it must ther efore efore be cha cha nged regularly. The sat ura ted w at er ma y be cha cha nged during pr oduction oduction with out stopping stopping th e printer (1/ (1/2 ta nk of cle clean an wa ter); ter); it is however however better better t o cha cha nge the wa ter with the printer shut down. down. If there are bubbles bubbles in the wa ter while the printer printer is running, this means t hat the system is working correctly. correctly.
2.2
Cle Cleaning ning the the he hea ads If t he hea ds become become clogged clogged w ith ink, th is could could cau se electronic electronic faults (poor poor d roplet roplet detection, detection, E HT fa fa ult, etc.) or poor poor printing q ua lity (deformed (deformed or or tr uncat ed chara cters). cters). B ecau ecau se of this, it is r ecommended ecommended to check check th e condition condition of the print ing hea d before sta rtin g up the print er (or (or during a paus e for for cont cont inuous operat operat ion). ion). The clean ing procedure is a s follow follow s:
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Stop the jet and position the head on its maintenance stand. The hea d sh ould be positioned positioned vertically on its maintenance stand, with the gutters at the bottom to prevent the cleaning solution from tr ickling ickling into the electronic electronic part of the head on th e umbilica umbilica l side. The tray under the head recovers the used clea clea ning solution. solution.
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Close the recuperat ion ion gutt er. The recuperation gutter must be closed to prevent an excessive quantity of cleaning solution from being sucked up into the ink circuit. The position position of th e closi closing ng t ap depends on th e type of head : - a t t he bottom for one- an d tw in-je in-jett h eads, - a t t he top for four-je four-jett h eads (1 ta p per hea d). d). Open
Closed
3
Clean the electrodes and the cannon(s) (1). These are cleaned by letting the appropriate clean clean ing solution trickle over over th e cann on(s) on(s) and elec electrode trodess a nd w ith a brush ma y a lso be used used if this is specified specified in in th e dat a sh eet for for th e ink.
4
Dry carefully. carefully. Using a puffer puffer or the kit if indicat indicat ed on on t he dat a sheet for the ink.
5
Open Open the gutter a nd sta rt up the jet. jet.
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Rinsi Rin sing ng the umb umbili ilica cal/h l/hea ead d asse assemb mbly ly The head a nd th e umbilical umbilical can be thoroughly cleaned cleaned by letting clea clea n a dditive pass th rough th em. This This allows th e printer to be sta rted up easily a fter ha ving been shut down for 1 to 2 weeks. The procedure is a s follows follows : 1-
With the printer printer running an d the jet jet idle, idle, ma ke the machine suck suck up additive from from the recupera recupera tion gut ter for for 20 seconds. seconds.
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S t op op th t h e p r in in t er er .
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C l os os e t he h e r ec ecu pe p e ra r a t i on on g u t t er er .
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Un couple couple the pressure pressure conne connecto ctorr in the hydraulics compart compart ment. For For a t wo-head wo-head printer, uncouple both pressure connectors.
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Connect Connect t he rinsing conne connecto ctorr (1) (1) to the pressure piping piping of of the umbilical umbilical next next t o the head filter.
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Immerse the free end of of the rinsing conne connecto ctorr into a beaker of additive or into into the printer additive ta nk.
Pressure CE
(1)
Pressure Cannon Bleed Antiblocking protector
Beaker of additive or printer additive tank
Recuperation gutter
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O b t u r a t e t h e n oz oz z le le w i t h a a n t i b lo lock in in g p r ot ot e ct ct o r .
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Sta rt up the printer printer and validate the "refresh" "refresh" function function for for around 30 30 seconds seconds (on the a ppropriat ppropriat e head for for a tw o-head o-head print er). er).
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Validat Validat e the "Un block block nozzle nozzle"" function function for for a round 20 20 seco seconds. nds.
10 - For a t wo-head wo-head pr inter, rinsing t he second second head before going on on to the next step. Stop the printer a nd w ait until it comes comes to a comple complete te ha lt. 11 - Reconnect Reconnect the origina origina l hydra ulic connections. connections.
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Resta Restarti rting ng after after rinsin rinsing g the umbil umbilica ical/h l/hea ead d assem assembly bly Sta rt th e printer printer up norma norma lly. lly. You You should however check check tha t th e ink jet jet is present present a nd sta ble. • A " s t a b il il it it y ch ch e ck ck " m a y b e r e q u ir ir e d . • A 55-m i n u t e " I n k r e fr fr e sh sh " m u s t b e pe pe r fo fo r m e d .
NOTE
2.5 2.5
Remember to open the recuperation gutter.
Comp Co mple lete te rins rinsin ing g of of the the prin printe terr Flushing can be performed performed man ua lly or or wit h th e flushing flushing /rinsing tool. tool.
2.5. 2.5.1 1 Manu Manual al rins rinsin ing g This pr ocedure ocedure in cludes 5 steps: 1)
D r a in in a ge ge .
2)
R i n s in g .
3)
D r a in in a ge ge .
4)
R i n s in g .
5)
R i n s in in g t h e h e a d /u m b il il ic ica l a s s em em b ly ly .
1)
Dr ai ai na nage : With t he printer st opped, opped, dra in the ink t an k, the viscometer viscometer circuit circuit (visco (visco + const const an t level tube) and t he ma in filter (leave (leave th e filter filter car tr idge in place). place). U sing the clea clea ning solution solution bottle, spray t he inside of of the ink ta nk to remove a s much of the residual residual ink as possib possible le from from the stra iner at the bottom of of the ta nk a nd from the const const a nt level tube. Leave to drain.
2)
R in insing: Replace the draina ge caps caps a nd pour 1 litre of of cleaning cleaning solution into the ink tan k. Sta rt the printer and validate the refreshing refreshing for 20 min .
3-4) Repeat Repeat t he drainage a n d rinsing operations. 5)
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ri nsing of the umb umbil ilical ical/he /head ad asse assembly. mbly. Leave the Conclude this procedure procedure by a rinsing clea clea ning solution in the printer.
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2.5.2 2.5.2 Rin Rinsin sing g with with the drai drain/r n/rins inse e tool tool This procedure procedure conta ins t wo pha ses: 1)
M a n u a l r in in s in in g of of t h e r ec ecu pe p e ra r a t i on on g u t t er er .
2)
Au t om om a t i c r i ns n s in in g of of t h e p r in in t e r. r.
1)
Manua Manuall r insing insing of of the recupe recuperat ration ion gutt gutte er: With t he printer run ning, jet(s) jet(s) stopped, stopped, spray clean clean ing solution solution int o the recupera recupera tion gut ter(s) for 20 seconds seconds . Stop the printer and unplug it froms froms the ma ins. Close the gut ter(s) an d block block t he nozzle(s) nozzle(s) with a clean clean a nti-clo nti-clogging gging protector. protector.
2)
Autom Automat atic ic rinsing rinsing of the printer printer Disconnect Disconnect th e backplane ribbon cable from from t he industrial interfa ce board. board. Connect Connect t he S4 Plus dra inage ada pter ribbon ribbon cable between the draining t ool ool and the industrial interfa ce board, th en connect connect th e backplane ribbon ca ca ble to the a da pter (see (see diagra m opposite) opposite).. Disconnect the self-closing quick-action pressure conn conn ector(s) ector(s) th en conn conn ect the rin sing connector(s) (see hydra ulic diagr a m). Connect th e quick-action quick-action connector connector from th e dra ining tool to the pressur e outlet outlet of th e ink circuit circuit a nd pla ce the second second h ose from th e tool tool into a empty 5 litre dru m. Dra in the ink ta nk, the viscosi viscosity ty met er circuit circuit (viscomity viscomity met er + const const an t level tube) a nd th e main filter (leave (leave t he filter car tridge in place). place).
Backplane ribbon cable to be disconnected
Backplane ribbon plane S4 Plus draining adapter cable
P lace ha lf a litre of of additive in in the ink ta nk. P lace two litres litres of additive in in t he additive ta nk. P lunge th e free end end of th e rinsing connector connector in a clean clean bea ker conta conta ining clea clea ning solution, or or in th e printer’s printer’s a dditive tank. Disa ssembly and clean th e head filter(s) filter(s) th en reassemble.
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Sta rt t he printer. printer. The The printer automat ically ically enters "dra ining" mode an d severa severa l cleaning, cleaning, rinsing a nd dra ining operations operations ar e performe performed, d, aft er wh ich ich t he printer stops automatically. Wait u nt il the printer stops. Restore the initial hyd ra ulic circuit. circuit. Disconnect Disconnect th e printer from the main s, then unplug th e drainin g tool tool ribbon ribbon cable and reconnect reconnect it to the indust rial int erface boar boar d
Ink circuit
Ribbon cable Pressure Recup. 1
Recup. 2
Draining/rinsing tool
Head filter
Container 5 l.
Beaker of additive or additive tank
Draining tool pipe Printer pipe Anti-clogging protector
Head 1
Head 2
Hydraulic diagram
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Restar Restartin ting g the the print printer er afte afterr comp complet lete e rinsi rinsing ng This pr ocedur ocedur e includes 3 steps.
1)
Drain raina age: Stop the printer and unplug it it from the ma ins. Dra in the ink t an k, the visco visco circ circuit uit a nd th e main filter. filter. Clean t he inside of of the ink ta nk thoroughly using cleaning cleaning solution. Leav e to dra in.
2)
Chang Changing ing the the ink filte filter r cartridg cartridge e: Open the ma in filter, remove the spent ca rtr idge, clean clean t he inside of of the casing thoroughly using cleaning solution, solution, put t he filter back in place.
3)
I nk nk re refi ll ll: Replace Replace all the dra inage caps and put 1 litre litre of ink ink in th e ink tan k. Check additive and w at er level levels. s. Sta rt up th e printer printer a nd check check tha t th e ink jet jet is present present an d sta ble. ble. - A " s t a b il il it it y c h ec eck " m a y b e r e q u ir ir e d . - A 5-minute 5-minute "refresh" must be perfo performed. rmed.
Figure 1 : 1 2 3
– – – – – – – – Drain screw – – – – – – – – Main filter – – – – – – – – Drain plug
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Repla Replacin cing g the pres pressu suris risati ation on air air filter filter S4 S4 Plus Plus Hi-P6 Hi-P65 5 The filter of the pressurisa tion block block must be changed every 6 months . 1)
S w i t c h of of f t h e pr pr i n t er er a n d u n p lu lu g t h e p ow ow e r ca ca b l e. e.
2)
D i sc s con n ec e ct t h e a i r in i n le le t a n d cl cl os os e t he he t a p .
3)
U n s cr cr ew ew t h e fi f i l t er er t a n k (4 (4).
4)
U n s cr cr ew ew t h e f il il t er er h ol ol de de r (3 (3 ).
5)
F r ee ee t he h e fi fi l t er e r (1 (1 ).
6)
C l ea ea n t h e m e sh sh (2 (2) w i t h t h e cl cl ea ea n i n g s ol ol u t io io n .
7)
C h a n g e t h e f il il t er er a n d t h e s ea ea l jo joi n t .
8)
R ea ea ss s s e m bl bl e .
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Contents 1
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Consumables
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1.1 1.2 1.3
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Definitions Sales units La Labelling
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Consumables and the application
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Consumables and the printer
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3.1 3.2
7-4 7-4
Specification of ink use Consumption
4
Consumables and safety
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Consumables, the guarantee and public liability
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Consumables
1.1 Definitions The term consumables refers to the products consumed during printing or used to ensure correct correct operat ion ion of the pr inter. The consuma consuma bles include: include: • Ink: Used for printing. The formula of the ink cont cont ain s a ll the elements needed for: for: - sta bility in the conta conta iner (expi (expiry ry da te) a nd in th e machine, - printing performa performa nce (ad (ad hesion on on a given medium a nd resista nce to speci specific fic const const ra ints). It ma y be present present ed ready for use or or in th e form form of several components components t o be mixed. • Additive: U sed to correct correct t he viscosity viscosity of th e ink. It s compositio composition n str ictly ictly ma tches the opera opera tional requ irements of the ink.
Cl eaning soluti solution: on: • Cle U sed for for printer m a intena nce (head (head cleaning , etc.) etc.). It s compositio composition n is compa compa tible with t he ink an d a dditive used. Ri nsing ing liquid: • Rins U sed on specific specific printers. It s compositio composition n a llows llows var ious ious ma intena nce operat operat ions ions t o be performed performed (rinsing of the ink circuit, etc.). etc.). Anti-clogging liquid: li quid: • Anti-clogging Used for specific inks. Its compo compositio sition n prevents the ink drying w ithin the gun during a machine shutdown.
1.2 Sales units Depending on the type of ink and additive, Imaje offers group of 4 or 6 units an starter kits conta conta ining ink and a dditive. dditive.
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1.3 Labelling This serves three purposes: •
I d e n t if if y t h e s u pp pp li li er er , g iv iv i n g a d d r es es s a n d c on on t a c t d e t a i l s. s.
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I n f or or m t h e u s er er a b o ut ut t h e p r od od u ct ct i t s el el f: f: – a r t i c le le r e fe fe r een n ce ce , – ma nufacturing bat ch number: this should should be quoted quoted if you you need to conta conta ct our our Technical echnical Su pport pport depa rt ment, – use before before dat e: dat e guar guar an teeing teeing original original produc productt qua lity. lity.
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Inform the user user about the na ture of the speci specific fic risks conc concerning erning the substa substa nces nces in the ink, such as inflam ma bility, bility, irrit at ion ion of eyes, etc.
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Con ons sum umab able les s an and the the app ppli lica cattion ion
The customer a lone lone is responsible for for q ua lifying the in tended a pplication. pplication. In order to help both both its existing and prospective customers qualify their applications (covering ink, ink-jet equipment, type of substrate, manufacturing process, print specifications sheet, etc.) Imaje ma kes ava ilable ilable a wide ra nge of printers printers a nd inks for th e producti production on of of printing sa mples. mples.
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Con ons sum umab able les s and the pr prin inte terr
3.1 3.1 Spec Specif ific icat atio ion n of ink ink use use (This sheet is essent ial, a va ilable on request fr om our Commercial a gencies) gencies).. This sheet informs users about operating parameters (viscosity, jet speed, etc.) and special printing char acterist ics ics (printing speed, hea d/objec objectt dista nce, etc.) etc.) as a function of the pr inter configuration (size of nozzle, number of nozzles, etc.) and the selected ink.
3.2 Con ons sum ump ptio tion It should be noted that ink consumption over a given period depends on the number of char acters pr inted per objec object, t, th e number of obje objects cts printed dur ing th is period, period, the font (mat rix dilat ion) ion) and t he diam eter of th e nozzle. nozzle. Consumption of additive depends primarily on the number of hours of operation and the a m b i a n t t e m pe pe r a t u r e .
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Consumables an and sa safety
Sa fe use of Ima je consuma consuma bles implies implies knowledge of of some of the corresponding corresponding physical a nd chemical properties, as well as the safety recommendations for storage, handling and use of th ese products. products. All this information is included on a safety data sheet, available on request from our Sales offices. Read t hese sheets sheets before before sta rting t he applicat applicat ion. ion.
NOTE
The presentation and content of the Safety Data Sheets comply with Directive 6748/EEC and the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) nomenclature (through the HCS - Hazard Communication Standard).
You You will find all the follo following wing informa tion on on th ese safety da ta sheets: – I d e n t if if ic ica t i o n of of t h e p r e pa pa r a t i on on a n d t h e m a n u f a ct ct u r e r . – Compositio Composition n /informa /informa tion tion a bout bout compo components. nents. – I d e n t if if ic ica t i o n of of d a n g e r s. s. – F ir ir st s t a id id . – F i r e f ig ig h t i n g m e a s u r es es . – Measures to be be taken in the event event of accide accidenta nta l spill spillage. age. – H a n d l in in g a n d s t or or a g e. e. – Inspection of opera opera tion /individual /individual protection. protection. – P h y s i ca ca l a n d c h em em i ca ca l p r o pe pe r t ie ie s. s. – S t a b i li li t y a n d r ea ea c t iv iv it it y . – Toxico oxicolo logical gical informa tion. – Ecolo Ecologic gical al informa informa tion. tion. – Considerations Considerations for for elimi elimina na tion. tion. – I n f or or m a t i o n co con ce ce r n in in g t r a n s p or or t . – R e gu gu l a t or or y in in f or or m a t i o n . – O t h er er i n fo f or m a t i on on . For: – – – – – –
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O pe pe r a t o r s a n d t e ch ch n i ci ci a n s . Th e p la la n t h e a l t h a n d s a f et et y c om om m i t t ee ee . Occup Occupat at iona iona l Medici Medicine ne doctors. doctors. Tr a n s p or or t com p a n i es es . E m e r g en en cy cy s e r vi vi ce ce s. s. Wa r e h ou ou s e st st a f f .
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Cons Co nsum umab able les, s, the the gua guara rant ntee ee an and d pub publi lic c lia liabi bili lity ty
Our consum consum able products products ha ve been been specially specially designed for use with Im aje printers a nd produce optimum r esults in terms of convenie convenience nce of of use a nd level level of consumption. consumption. The use of any consumable products other than those supplied by Imaje will render the equipment guarantee null and avoid and result in the exclusion of any claim relating to impaired performa performa nce wh ich ich ma y result in halt ed productio production. n.
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Technical specifications
Physical description
Dimensions (inches)
Weight (Lbs) Volume Performance parameters
Printing
Head-object distance/Maxi speed Different functions (depending on printer model) Possible functional mode (depending on the model)
Functional characteristics
Energy source
Voltages
Ink
Colour Official approval UL
Limits of use
Functional temperature Humidity
Installation conditions
Working position Height difference between head/printer body Distance between head/printer body
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Comman Command d conso console: le: 41.4 41.40 0 x 18.24 18.24 x 13.29 13.29 Print head: head: 8.86 8.86 x 1.75 1.75 x 1.87 1.87 (mono or bijet) bijet) ; 14.9 14.9 x 2.05 x 2.20 (four (fourjet) jet)
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Command console: "Head umbilical" set:
88.18 6.61
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Reservoirs:
Total: 2 litres
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On any suppor support, t, in all positi positions ons Up to to 1024 1024 charac character ters s per per messa message ge 1 to 4 vari variab able les s line lines s per per jet, jet, 1 to to 4 jets jets per per pri print nter er.. 1 to to 2 mono mono or or bi bi jet jet per per printe printer. r. Charac Character ter heig height ht (depe (dependi nding ng on opti option) on) Choice Choice of chara character cter fonts: fonts: 5, 7, 9, 11, 11, 16, 24 and and (2 x 24) dots dots Possibility Possibility of printing printing character characters s and graph graphics ics of all all kinds. kinds. Symb Symbo ol ed editin iting. g. National National character characters: s: Arabic, Arabic, Norwzgian, Norwzgian, Swedish, Swedish, Spanish, Spanish, Greek, Greek, Cyrillic Cyrillic,, Hebrew. Hebrew. Inversion Inversion of of characte characters rs and and of their printing printing sense. sense.
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G head: head: 0.39 inch inch or 1.18 inch inch depend depending ing on the the font font used / Up to 17.72 17.72 ft/s ft/s M head: head: 0.32 inch inch or 0.79 0.79 inch inch dependin depending g on the font used used / Up to to 11.81 11.81 ft/s P head: head: 0.24 0.24 inch inch / Up to 5.25 5.25 ft/s ft/s
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Object Object counting counting by units or batches, batches, complet complete e auto-clock, auto-clock, variabl variable e message message library, library, logos (15 per per jet) Special Special characte characters: rs: "Chimne "Chimney", y", transver transversal sal and longitudin longitudinal al "DIN". "DIN".
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Non-do Non-doubl ubles es print printing ing of of a same same messag message. e. Fast selecti selection on of messages messages from from the libra library ry using using the parallel parallel interfa interface. ce. Prog Progra ramm mmab able le pri print nt del delay ays. s. Piloted Piloted by the operat operator or interface interface or or any system system with a serial serial inter interface. face.
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Automa Automatic tic regu regulat lation ion of of ink viscos viscosity ity.. Automa Automatic tic proce procedur dure e for unbloc unblockin king g nozzle. nozzle. Auto-d Auto-diag iagnos nostic tic of prin printer ter states states.. Automa Automatic tic rinsin rinsing g and and emptyi emptying. ng.
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100 V - 240 V ac
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See See ink ink cata catalo logu gue. e.
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Available Available for for all all inks inks and additives additives of the the catalogu catalogue. e.
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0˚C to +50˚C
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10 to 90 %
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Command console: vertical
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± 6.56 ft
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9.84 ft, ft, 16.40 16.40 and 26.25 26.25 ft dependin depending g on machine machine type type and and options. options.
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Useful: 1 litre
Frequence 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Print head: any position
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Standard respect
Protection index
Hi-P65 printers
Maximum noise level Usual accessories
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EM EMC
Emission
EN55011 - Class B FCC - Class B
Immunity
IEC 801-2 - Level 3 IEC 801-3 - Level 3 IEC 801-4 - Level 3 IEC 801-5 - Level 3
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Safety
UL and CSA complies with UL 1950 (IEC950) GS: EN60204-1 and ZH 1/10 * EX-RL/03.85
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CE conformity
EC declaration of conformity machine directive and EMC directive.
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Console IP65
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< 60 db A
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Head support Obje Object ct detec etecto torr Tach Tachom omet etri ric c gene genera rato torr Extern External al alarm alarm (visua (visuall or or soni sonic) c) Head Head pre press ssur uris isat atio ion n Head Head trav traver ersi sing ng devi device ce
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Jaime 1000 PRINTER 463
120˚
1051 175 0 3 3 1
92˚
45˚
0 0 2
60
533
340
0 5 3
180˚
0 0 1
3 5 1
R 370
Main power cord (Lg : 1,8 m) 1 or 2 umbilics to single or twin print head Ø 14,5 mm 1 umbilic to four jets head Ø 18 mm Page 8-6
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PRINT MODULE Straight head - Straight umbilical
Umbilical Ø 15 minimum curvature radius: static 100 mm dynamic 115 mm
2 x M6 long 8 for head fixation
7 5 2
50 50
Hi-P65 head protection
Jets position ← Deflection direction
Jets position
Umbilical Ø 15 mini curvature radius: static 100 mm dynamic 115 mm
2 x M6 long 8 mm for head fixation
Jets position
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Technical specifications Straight head - Curved umbilical
Umbilic Ø 15 Min. curvature radius: static 100 mm dynamic 115 mm
2 x M6 long 8 mm for head fixation
Curved head - Curved umbilical Jets position ← Deflection direction
Jets position
2 x M6 long 8 for head fixation
Jets position
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Spécifications techniques Four jets head
w e i v e d i S
w e i v t n o r F
w e i v r a e R
Jets position ← Deflection direction
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INPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTION AND ACCESSORIES (11 pages)
Contents 1
Access to the "Industrial Interface" card
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The inputs
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2.1 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.4
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2.5 3
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The The obje bject detec etecti tio on cell cell Inhibition of the object detector Tachometric generator Data Data tra trans nsmi miss ssio ion n Inpu Inputs ts by by the the para parall llel el int inter erfa face ce ("Message selection" mode) Values of absolute functional limits
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The outputs Th
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3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4
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"General alarm" output "Jet Alarm" output Electrical characteristics of alarm outputs Start printing signal output
Timing diagrams
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4.1 4.2
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DTOP and VALIMP DTOP, message printing and BUSY
Accessories
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Acce Access ss to to the the "Ind "Indus ustr tria iall Inte Interf rfac ace" e" car card d
To connect connect t he a ccessories, ccessories, you ha ve to open open t he rea r a ccess ccess door. To do this: • Un screw screw the tw o sel selff-retaining retaining screws screws w hich hich a re located located on on each side of the rear door. door. • Gently pull ope open n th e doo door (see (see figure 1). 1). The 4 connec connector tor blocks blocks of the Ind ustr ial In terfa ce a re organ ized in the following following w a y: • • • •
C on n e ct or C on n e ct or C on n e ct or C on n e ct or
B1: B2 : B3 : B4 :
2 x 20 p i n s 22 p i n s 22 p i n s 9 p in s
C P U s i g n a ls ls H ea d 1 s ig n a ls H ea d 2 s ig n a ls Al a r m r e l a y s i g n a l s
Definition of every every pin is set out on t he next pa ges.
Figure 1:
View of the Industrial Interface
Figure 1
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Connector Connector B1: CPU CP U "RS232C" asynchronous serial link and "20 mA current loop". Prog Pr ogram ram output - Counter reset. reset. "R S422 S422" " synchronous seri seri al li l i nk.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
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TTYOUTTTYOUT+ DO NOT USE TTYINTTYIN+ -TXDOUT Transmit data RTSOUT Request to send DTROUT Data Terminal ready -RXDIN Receive data CTSIN Clear to send DSRIN Data send ready DSRPhotocoupler DSR input DSR+ G ND 0V SPROG 2 COMSPROG Program exit SPROG 1 COMRAZC 1 RAZC1 Reset counter COMRAZC2 RAZC2 RESETRESET+ -DSR422DSR photocoupler input -DSR422+ RXD422Data reception RXD422+ RXC422Reception’s clock input RXC422+ VALID422VALID422+ -DTR422Terminal ready exit -DTR422+ TXD422Data transmission TXD422+ TXC422Emission’s clock exit TXC422+ G ND +5V 300 mA + 15 V 50 mA - 15 V 50 mA
RS232C
RS422
Not mounted on simplified industrial interface
CAUTION: no fuse protection
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Connector Connector B2: Printi Pr inting ng head head 1
1 2
GND + 24V T1
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
COMDTOP1 DTOP1 COMVALIMP1 -VALIMP1 COMTACHY1 TACHY1 TACHY1+ TACHY1COMBUSY1 -BUSY1 COMDATA1 D0 1 D1 1 D2 1 D3 1 D4 1 D5 1 D6 1 D7 1 +24 T1
Common Top objet Top objet Common VALIMP VALIMP Common TACHY Tachy Differentials input Common BUSY BUSYCommon DATA DATA 0 DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA 3 DATA 4 DATA 5 DATA 6 DATA 7
0V + 24 V 300 mA power supply non galvanic isolement (non present when machine switched OFF) Connector for object detection photocell Inhibition of object detection signal Connector for tacho generator (open collector) Connector for differential tacho generator Printing start signal EXIT
Parallel Interface input used in "Message selection" (option in the Industrial interface)
+ 24 V 300 mA power supply non galvanic isolement (non present when machine switched OFF)
C onnector B3 : Pr Prin intin ting g head head 2 (As head head 1).
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Connector Connector B4 B 4: Printing Pri nting Alarms Alar ms..
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-T1 Rest T1 Work COM T1 Common -T2 Rest T2 Work COM T2 Common -GENE Rest GENE Work COM GENE Co Common
Printing Head 1 Alarm Exit
Printing Head 2 Alarm Exit
General Alarm Exit
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The inputs
2.1 2.1 Th The e obje object ct det detec ecti tion on cel celll • Role: The object detector is to be connected on "DTOP" and "COMDTOP-" terminals of the Industr ial Interface card. When it is activat ed by an objec object, t, the detector detector sends a sign al to the printer w hich activates printing. In order to avoid interference, DTOP is filtered to a minimum of 100 µs (programmable value). The objec objectt d etection etection input uses th e properties properties of a high speed speed photocoupler photocoupler in w hich th e insula tion voltage is 2.5 KV. KV.
2.2 Inh Inhibi ibitio tion n of the obj objec ectt detec detector tor • Role: The terminals "-VALIMP" and "COMVALIMP" on the Industrial Interface allow the inhibition of the object object detection detection sign al. They They can be connected connected t o any a ccesso ccessory ry or sy stem th at respects respects t he specific specificaa tions mentioned. The inhibition object input uses the properties of a high speed photocoupler with an insula tion voltag e of 2.5 2.5 KV.
2.3 2.3 Ta Tach chom omet etri ric c gen gener erat ator or • Role: When th e conveyo conveyorr belt speed speed is var iable, the termina ls "TACHY" "TACHY" a nd " COMTACHY" COMTACHY" on t he Industrial Interface card enable to connect a tachometric generator in order to sequence printing . The The ta chometric chometric input u ses the properties of a h igh speed photoco photocoupler upler in wh ich th e maximum ins ulat ion ion voltage is 2.5 2.5 KV. " TACH Y+ " a nd " TACHY-" ACHY-" plug permit to connec connectt a d ifferential ta cho generat or.
2.4 Data Transmi Transmissio ssion n Inputs Inputs by the the parall parallel el Interfa Interface ce ("Message selection" mode) • Role : The "D 0, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7" t ermina ls on on the In dustr ial Int erface car car d enable the tra nsmission nsmission of message numbers for for t he print hea d. The para llel llel tra nsfer ena bles to use the " Message selectio selection" n" option option w ith th e Messa Messa ge libra libra ry. Refer to the Interfa ce Man ua l (V2 (V24 4 a nd P a ra llel interfa ces) ces)..
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2.5 2.5 Value Values s of abso absolut lute e functi functiona onall limits limits •
C ou ou r a n t m a x i m u m a d m i s si si bl bl e d a n s l a L E D d u p h ot ot o co cou p le le u r : D C = I F = 25 mA AC = I F = 50 mA with a duty cycle of 50 %a nd a pulse width of 1 mS. In pulse I F = 1 A with a pulse width of or or
≤ 1 µS a n d 300 pulses/sec.
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M a x im im u m d is is s ip ip a t io i on : 45 45 m W
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Maximum functio functiona l frequenc frequency: y: 150 150 kHz (durat (durat ion ion of pulses pulses > 2 µS) for for Tachy Tachy input an d 10 kHz for detection detection cell, cell, par allel interfa ce and counters counters reset.
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The outputs
3.1 3.1 "Gen "Gener eral al alar alarm" m" ou outp tput ut • Role : The type of ma lfunction lfunction identified by th e Genera l Alar Alar m does not stop the print ing process. process. When this alarm is activated, the operator must look for the origin of the problem and suppress it. Two ty pes of of cont cont acts ar e ava ilable for for t his output: one conta conta ct norma lly close closed d or one conta conta ct norma lly open. open.
3.2 3.2 "Jet "Jet Alar Alarm" m" ou outp tput ut • Role : This output signals a malfunction in the printer which blocks the printing process. This output ca n be connected connected be to a girola girola mp, a siren or to th e power power s upply of the production production conveyor conveyor to stop it run ning if necessary. When the fault output is activated, the alar m output is alwa ys activated at the same time. Two ty pes of of cont cont a cts a re a va ilable for for t his output : one normally closed closed or one normally open.
3.3 Electri Electrical cal characte characterist ristics ics of alarm alarm outputs outputs • M a x . v ol t a g e :
3 80 Va c
• M a x . cu r r e n t :
1A
For a DC volta ge, th e maximum a dmissible current is 1A. 1A. These are relay contact free of any voltage. Thus, a contact switches the alarm system or electrical electrical assemblies in direct direct conta ct with th e Mains supply. The electrical electrical cont cont acts ar e protected protected by RC filters (0,1 (0,1 µF /250 V + 47 Ω). Whatever the type of voltage (ac or dc) applied to the terminals, the filter should never be disconnected.
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3.4 3.4 Start Start printi printing ng signal signal output output •
Role: The terminals "-BUSY-1" and "COM BUSY1" for the head 1 and "-BUSY-2" and "COM BUSY2" for the head 2 on the Industrial Interface card supply a signal for pr inting synchronisa tion on a m essage. This This a llows llows a str obosco oboscopic pic visua lisation of a messa ge when on continuous continuous printing or to know when a messa ge printing is finished. This message synchronisation output uses the output characteristics of a high speed photocoupl photocoupler er in wh ich th e phototra nsistor is of type open colle collector. ctor.
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Functional Functi onal characteri characteristics stics:: – – – –
S u p pl pl y v o oll t a g e b et et w e e n " -B -B U S Y " a n d " C O M B U S Y " : − 0,5 V to 15 V M a x im im u m ou ou t p ut ut c u rr r r en en t I S terminal "-B "-B US Y" : 2.5 2.5 mA Maximum functio functiona na l frequency frequency 10 10 KhZ M a x i m um um o u t pu pu t p ow ow e r 10 1 00 m W
The photocoupl photocoupler er rema ins sw itched on during the w hole print print ing messa ge process. process.
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Timing di diagrams
4.1 DTOP TOP an and VAL VALIM IMP P DTOP
VALIMP t1
t2
TOPIMP t1 If If
≥ 1 µs t 2 > (f i l t er er ) t 2 ≤ (f i l t er er )
= >P > P r in in t m e s s a ge ge = > D o n ot ot p r in in t
4.2 DTOP, DTOP, me mess ssage age printi printing ng and and BUS BUSY Y A
A
DTOP
Printing
B C D
MESSAGE
Y
Z
B ...
BUSY
A = TOP IMP > (filter) (filter) B = CP C P U /I M P com m u n i ca t i on
= de d e 0 t o 7 00 µs if "R un/St un/St op" option on Run = 0 if "Ru n/St op" op" option option on S top
C = pr p r i n t s i g n a l p r oce s s i n g
= 1 t o 9 m s i f m e s s a g e w i t h b a r cod e = 800 800 µs if message with out bar code
D = p r in in t d e la la y Y = pha se measurement measurement = 3 msec msec Z = m inimum time between between phase measurement measurement a nd new DTOP DTOP = 1 µs
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Accessories
Support stand with servicing tray
Alarm light indicator
• Trolley rolley for for printer. • H e a d p r ot ot e ct ct i on on . • H e a d p r es es s u r iz iz a t i on on . • H e a d dr dr y in in g . • Frequency Frequency multiplie multiplier. r. Head movement
• Fan of ele electro ctronic nic comp compar ar tment. • Metric counter. counter. etc. For all informa tions about t hese accessorie accessories, s, conta conta ct IMAJ IMAJ E conta conta ct.
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GLOSSARY (4 pages)
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Glossaire
B Bolderization: Function Function used to lay down more ink per per chara cter cter printed a nd t hus increase increase contrast contrast w ith substrat e.
C Cannon: Hollow Hollow cylindrical element of the print hea d, wh ich, when it receives receives pressurized ink, creates t he ink jet thr ough an ejec ejection tion nozzle. nozzle.
Characte Char acter r font: G roup of of cha cha ra cters defined defined by the num ber of of drops per tra me.
C harge electr electrode ode:: Element of the print hea d used for the polar polar isat ion ion of ink drops. drops.
"C himney" hi mney" : P rint ing norm with cha ra cters positioned positioned one above the other. other.
Consumables: Ink, cleaning s olution olution or an y specific specific liquid used in th e printer.
D Din: Sta ndar d ma king it possib possible le to print chara cters cters so that they can be rea d in both directions directions
Detection electrode electr ode:: Element of the print h ead used to contr contr ol the qu ality of polar polar isat ion ion of th e drops. drops.
Deflection plates: plates: Metallic Metallic plat plat es (situated (situated in t he print head) which ar e submitted to an Ext ra High Tension Tension in order order to deviat e the drops polar polar ised during printing.
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Double Double li l ine message message:: P rinted messa ge of of 2 lines lines of of cha cha ra cter.
I I nk circuit cir cuit loom: loom: Ca ble a ssembly which ca ca rries comman comman d signals a nd volta volta ge supplies supplies to ink circuit components.
M Matrix: St ructur e of of impression impression of a cha ra cter which associat associat es a number of drops drops per tram es and a number of of tra mes. Exa mple: mple: "Mat rix 7 x 6" 6" = 6 trames of 7 drops drops
O Operator Operator I nterface: nterface: U pper part of conso console le comprising comprising the keyboard, th e display display a nd th e indicators.
P Potentiometer: Electronic compo component nent wh ich ich is used t o vary volta volta ge.
R Recuperation gutter: St a inless steel steel tube fixed fixed at the ba se of of the hea d. Allo Allows ws t he recupera recupera tion a nd r ecycli ecycling ng of drops not ut ilised ilised for printing .
Reset: Operat ion ion consisting of th e reinitialisa tion of an electronic electronic compo component. nent.
Resonator: Commonly called a piezo. This This element vibra tes und er th e action of an electrical electrical potentia l.
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T Trame: G roup of of drops disposed disposed on a vert ical axis. A cha cha ra cter is defined by a given given n umber of tram es.
Tachometer: Appar Appar a tus w hich permit permit s the control control of of the dista nce between ma rking in rela tion to t he speed of of a conveyor. conveyor.
U Umbilical: Orga n w hich elec electrically trically a nd hy dra ulica ulica lly joi joins ns th e comman comman d console console to the print head.
V Viscometer: Appar Appar a tus w hich serves to determine the flow flow resista nce of of a liquid.
Voltmeter: Appar Appar a tus for th e measur e of of electrical electrical potent potent ial.
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