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A37201-C
www.markem-imaje.com
150 Congress Street Keene, NH 03431 United States of America Tel.: +1 800-258-5356 Fax: +1 603-357-1835
Contents
General
9
■ Introduction ■ Latest information ■ Contact us ■ Certification and standards ■ Recycling
Description of the printer
11 11 11 12 13
15
■ Overall view ■ Electronics compartment ■ Hydraulic compartment
17 18 19
Ink circuit Rear view Printheads
20 21 22
Description of operator interface ■ Description
23 25
Operation area Display Navigation area Editing area
26 26 26 27
Daily operation
29
■ Startup and shutdown
31
Starting the printer Stopping the printer
31 31
■ Initial programming summary table ■ Setting the time ■ Setting the date
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Contents ■ Library size ■ Keyboard code ■ Security code ■ Choice of dialog language ■ CPU options ■ Print board options ■ Head start-up ■ Counter display, reset and leading zeros
Editing a message
35 36 37 38 39 41 42 43
45
■ Message programming summary table 47 ■ Composing a message containing one line of characters 48 ■ Composing a message containing two lines of characters 49 ■ Deleting a character 50 ■ Deleting a line 51 ■ Return to single line mode 52 ■ Creating messages in the library 53 ■ Library: Copying messages and/or print parameters 54 ■ Message : Selection for printing 55 ■ Printing delay 56 ■ Printing speed or tachometric division 57 ■ Message sense 58 ■ Vertical & horizontal sense of characters 59 ■ Printing: Trigger mode 61 ■ Bolderization 62
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Contents ■ Fonts (Matrix): Changing ■ Bar codes: Composing and inserting in the message ■ Bar codes: Inserting autodating ■ Bar codes: Inserting a counter ■ Bar codes: Type ■ Bar codes: Control word ■ Bar codes: Bar / space ratio ■ Logo : Inserting ■ Tabulation ■ Counter batch ■ Step counter ■ Start value ■ Final value ■ Inserting into message ■ Postdate ■ Time code ■ Time, date, postdate, time code: Inserting into the message ■ DIN characters
Servicing and maintenance
63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 81
83
■ Servicing and Troubleshooting Summary Table ■ Introduction ■ Servicing and maintenance function ■ Status jet ■ Jet: Stop/Start
85 86 86 87 88
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Contents ■ Nozzle unblocking ■ Introducing cleaning solution ■ Stability ■ Ink refresh ■ Inhibiting cover and vacuum faults ■ Jet: Speed ■ Jet: Drop control ■ Ink viscosity check ■ Printer operating parameters ■ Draining ■ SAV ■ Prolonged shutdown
88 90 92 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 100 101
Printer out of service for eight to fifteen days Printer out of service for 15 days or longer.
101 101
■ Start-up following a prolonged shutdown Starting the printer after a shutdown lasting 8 to 15 days Starting the printer after a shutdown lasting 15 days or longer.
■ Servicing
102 102 102
103
Head cleaning E3,600-hour service
103 105
■ Automatic printer Drain/Flush ■ Drain the ink circuit ■ Flush the umbilical conduit and the head ■ Flush the ink circuit ■ Re-introducing ink into the printer
106 108 109 110 111
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Contents
Alarms and faults
113
■ Introduction ■ Preliminary checks ■ Checking the printer’s general operating parameters ■ Help with diagnostics Introduction
115 115 116 116 116
■ At printer start-up ■ At jet start-up ■ During printing
117 119 120
External communications
123
■ Input/output connections
125
Auxiliary connections Connector identification Industrial interface board : layout Signals: inputs and outputs
125 126 127 131
■ Inputs
135
Electrical characteristics of the optocouplers Photocell Disable the object sensor Tachometric generator Data transmitted via the parallel interface Other inputs
■ Outputs
135 135 135 135 136 136
137
Electrical characteristics of the optocouplers Print start signal output Counter 1 final value output Alarm outputs
■ Serial links
137 137 137 137
138
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Contents
Technical Specifications
139
Physical characteristics nstallation details Power supply Operating environment Normal accessories Main operating characteristics Performance Compliance with standards and certifications Max noise level Space plan
■ Hydraulic diagrams:
141 141 141 142 142 142 143 143 143 144
147
Consumables
149
■ Definition
151
Labels
152
■ Consumables and applications ■ Consumables and printers Ink usage specifications Consumption
152 153 153 153
■ Consumables and safety ■ Consumables: Warranties and liabilities
153 154
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General
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General
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General ■ Introduction Thank you for choosing a Markem-Imaje product to handle your marking and coding requirements. This printer is highly adaptable and can be used in a wide variety of applications. With an optimized design, outstanding stopping and starting performance and simple maintenance, this printer is easy to set up, easy to use and easy to service.
■ Latest information The information contained in this document may not be considered to be contractually binding. Markem-Imaje reserves the right to change the characteristics indicated in the text and illustrations contained in this document without notice. The content of this document may not be reproduced, as a whole or in part, without the permission of Markem-Imaje.
■ Contact us Contact your nearest Markem-Imaje representative to discuss your requirements. Head office: 9, rue Gaspard Monge BP110 26501 Bourg-lès-Valence Cedex FRANCE Tel: ++ (33) (0)4 75 75 55 00 Fax: ++ (33) (0)4 75 82 98 10 http://www.markem-imaje.com
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General ■ Certification and standards Refer to the identification plate on your machine and the certificate of conformity supplied with the printer. The ID plate shown below is given as an example and does not relate to any particular machine.
Our wish to satisfy your requirements as best we can is demonstrated by our ongoing pursuit of quality. The fact that the quality management systems at our industrial sites and the majority of our commercial subsidiaries are ISO 9001:2000 certified clearly demonstrates this commitment. We care for the environment and were the first company in the industry to be awarded ISO 14001 certification. A total of three sites are ISO 14001 certified: Bourg-lès-Valence, Gothenburg and Shanghai.
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General ■ Recycling The equipment described below is industrial equipment, and therefore cannot be recycled or recovered as household waste but must be processed using special methods, as shown by the symbol below: The following table indicates some of the methods available for recycling machines when they reach the end of their life cycle. These methods are shown for guidance purposes only. Other more specialized processes may be used instead of those indicated. Please do not hesitate to contact your Markem-Imaje representative for further information.
Accumulators and batteries used in the equipment must be treated using specialized methods. If the equipment is not dismantled on site, the following information must be forwarded to the service-provider responsible for this operation.
1
2
Recycled parts Stainless steel cabinet.
Method Material 100% recyclable using any metal processing method.
Containers for consumables and ink circuits.
These items consist of plastic, metal and composite materials which are impregnated with or contain ink. Recommended method: □ energy recovery.
3
Umbilical and printhead.
4
Electronic circuit boards, screen and electrical wiring.
□ energy recovery, □ recovery of electrical material, □ recovery of metals. CAUTION : Electronic circuit board present (see 4). Recommended method: □ Recovery and treatment of electronic waste (computers, televisions, etc.).
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Description of the printer
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Description of the printer
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Description of the printer ■ Overall view Model
Number of heads
Number of jets
Type of head
1
1
G head - M head
1
Cabinet
2
Operator interface
3
Print heads
4
Umbilical conduit
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Description of the printer ■ Electronics compartment
1
PC board
2
Power supply board
3
Industrial interface board
4
Main board
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Description of the printer ■ Hydraulic compartment
1
Ink circuit
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Description of the printer
Ink circuit
1
Ink tank
2
Additive tank
3
Pressure pump unit
4
Condenser
5
Electrovalve(s)
6
Ink filter
Vue arrière Vue avant
7
Vacuum pump unit
8
Viscometer
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Description of the printer Rear view
1
Mains power lead
2
Connection interface
3
Umbilical conduit to print module
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Description of the printer Printheads
4
Cannon
5
Charge electrode
6
Detection electrode
7
Deflector plates
8
Recovery gutter
9
Gutter plug
10
Head cover
1
M head ID (medium)
2
G head ID (large)
3
Single-jet
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Description of operator interface
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Description of operator interface
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Description of operator interface ■ Description
Areas 1
Operation
2
Screen
3
Navigation
4
Editing
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Description of operator interface Operation area ORANGE: - Lit: as soon as mains voltage present. RED: - Lit: indicates a jet fault or alarm. - Unlit: no fault or printer stopped. POWER READY
FAULT ALARM
5
RED:
- Lit steadily: indicates a jet alarm (printing impossible). - Flashing: indicates a print speed fault. - Unlit: no alarm or jet stopped
GREEN:
- Lit steadily: jet operating. - Flashing: jet in start up phase or alarm (printing impossible). - Unlit: jet stopped
On/Off.
Display 40 character liquid crystal display to: □ Display messages. □ Dialog with the operator.
ON/O FF ?
Navigation area
; 8 9 3
Autodating Counter. Press directly to display and clear faults. After pressing
7, access to maintenance functions.
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Description of operator interface
6 : @ 2 /0 1
Access character style (font, bolderization, tabulation, etc.). Access to message parameters. Enter alphabetic characters in upper or lower case. The start and end of message delimiters on the display are shown as follows: when entering upper case. + when entering lower case. Direct keypress.
4. After pressing 7.
After pressing
Exit a function. Delete characters, delete a line. Change function. Move cursor. Modify numerical value. Insert characters. Select a message to be printed or modified.
?
Enter modify mode for a function. Swap text. Enter double line mode.
Editing area The keyboard includes the Latin alphabet, punctuation keys, numbers, special characters and various keys for editing messages.
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Description of operator interface
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Daily operation
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Daily operation
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Daily operation ■ Startup and shutdown Starting the printer Press
5.
The jet starts automatically after an ink conditioning phase.
REMARQUES :
The jet starts automatically by default, but may be programmed
7:).
to start manually (
Stopping the printer Press
5.
St op? Y-N
% Wait 2 mn
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Daily operation ■ Initial programming summary table
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Daily operation ■ Setting the time The printer has an internal clock and autodating functions which can be inserted in a message. To insert dates in a message, see the "Message programming" chapter. RUN/STOP clock (option): □ In RUN position, the time displayed and printed changes in real time. □ In STOP position, the time displayed and printed is fixed. By default, resetting the time automatically restores RUN mode.
Access
Function?.. .
; Display
Time (HMS) : 18.16.01
Or Time (HMS) : 18.16.01 RUN
if the clock RUN/STOP option is fitted. Modify using
1 1 ?
+ enter new values, +
0
to move the cursor.
to change mode (RUN/STOP).
Choices
Clock RUN or STOP option.
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Daily operation ■ Setting the date Access
I2
Function?.. .
; 0 Display
Modify using
Date: (DMY) : 10.02.01
1 ? ?
+ enter new values,
0
to move the cursor.
to change the format (DMY or MDY) if the cursor is under the first digit of the day.
to print the month as two digits or three letters if the cursor is under the first digit of the month.
Choices
NOTE:
Format DMY (D = day, M = month, Y = year). or MDY (M = month, D = day, Y = year). Month as two digits or three letters.
The display shows "Error: date" if the months or days exceed the permitted range.
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Daily operation ■ Library size
I3
The size of the printer’s library is variable and can be programmed by the operator. The number of characters available per message depends on the number of messages selected. These two values are displayed together. Access
Function?.. .
7 3 Display
25 > 0150 <
25 = 0150 =
Modify using
Number of messages in the library. Number of characters per message (including unprintable characters such as expansion value, etc.).
10 / or
to add or delete messages.
(The number of messages flashes after pressing
1
).
IMPORTANT: After accessing the library, whether or not the size is changed, the message "DELETE? Y-N" is displayed. If you reply Y (YES), the library is deleted and the modifications are taken into account. If you reply N (NO), the library is retained unchanged, ignoring any modifications. Choices
1 to 4 messages comprising 1024 characters. To 79 messages comprising 21 characters.
NOTE:
This function may be used to delete the messages loaded by default after resetting the CPU board.
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Daily operation ■ Keyboard code
I4
This code locks the keyboard.
NOTE: Access
The code is deleted each time the printer is started using the ON/OFF KEY. Function?.. .
7 6 Display
Modify using
Code : XXXX
To enter a code (if no code present):
1 % +
(yes) + enter new code
To change the code:
1
+ enter the old code +
%
+ enter the new code
To delete the code:
1 Choices
+ enter the old code +
(code deleted)
3-character code.
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Daily operation ■ Security code
I5
This code locks the counter, autodating and message editing functions (changes to the content). Access
Function?.. .
7 6 0 Display
Modify using
Security code: xxx
To enter a security code (if no code present):
1 % +
(yes) + enter new code
To change the code:
1
+ enter the old code +
%
+ enter the new code
To delete the code:
1 Choices
+ enter the old code +
(code deleted)
3-character code
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Daily operation ■ Choice of dialog language
I6
This function is used to choose the language in which all operator interface messages are displayed. Access
Function?.. .
7 : 0 Display
Modify using
(twice)
English
10 The choice is validated as soon as you leave this mode.
Choices
Stop function using
Français English Deutsch Italiano Español Nederlands Norsk Swenska Dansk Portugues Japanese
French English German Italian Spanish Dutch Norwegian Swedish Danish Portuguese Japanese
2
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Daily operation ■ CPU options
I7
This function is used to display the CPU board options present in the printer. It also enables Markem-Imaje technicians to identify faults on the CPU board. Access
Function?.. .
7 : Display
0 (3 fois)
Machine software version / revision
Number of heads
CPU : 11 D80 1101000 10000000
Number of jets per head
CPU options
1? Chk : 3E 3A 8F Hard : 00000000 00056H
Number of hours of printer operation
CPU board faults
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Daily operation Choice
The CPU options are indicated by two sets of 8 digits (bits). Each bit corresponds to one option and can be either "0" or "1". The option is present in the printer if the corresponding bit is set to "1".
NOTE:
To temporarily delete an option, alter the corresponding bit from 1 to 0
1
,
0
,
(position the cursor on the desired bit)
IMPORTANT:
The value 0 is saved. To recover the initial option, set the corresponding bit to 1.
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Daily operation ■ Print board options
I8
This function is used to display the printer board options present in the printer. It also enables Markem-Imaje technicians to identify faults on the printer board. Access
Function?.. .
7 : 0(
4 times)
Display
1?
Chk : 12 91 B4 Hard : 00000000
Printing board fault
Modify using
Impossible.
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Daily operation ■ Head start-up
I9
This function selects whether the jet is started up automatically or manually after starting the printer. Access
Function?.. .
7 : Display
Modify using
/
Head st art-up: Man.
1 ?
to enter the function, to modify.
Choices
Automatic or manual.
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Daily operation ■ Counter display, reset and leading zeros Role
I10
This function is used to: - Display the counter value for the message currently being printed (one counter per message). - Reset it to the initial value. - Select whether or not leading zeros are printed.
Access
Function?.. .
8 Display
Modify using
Jet 1 C : 000000001
1? 6
: Reset to initial value.
: Toggle whether or not leading zeros are printed.
Jet 1 C : . . . . . . . . 1
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Editing a message
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Editing a message ■ Message programming summary table
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Editing a message ■ Composing a message containing one line of characters Press
3
Display
M1
Comment
Message number Head number Jet number Message start and end delimiters Editing upper case
01 Tête1.1 *
or +
Editing lower case
Message selected for printing
?
To access the content.
= . . .
Enter message text.
3 twice Function?.. .
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Editing a message ■ Composing a message containing two lines of characters Press
Display
3
M2
Comment
Start of message 1 displayed.
?
To access the content.
?
Enter double line mode and display line 2.
2
...
Enter characters on the second line.
2
3
CLASSIC
Twice
Function?...
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Editing a message ■ Deleting a character
M3
Press
Display
2
Comment
CLAASSIC
Move the cursor and position it underneath the character to be deleted.
0 / Or
2
CLAASSIC
2
Delete the character.
2
CLASSIC
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Editing a message ■ Deleting a line
M4
Press
Display
2
Comment
CLAASSIC
Move the cursor and position it under the start of line index.
0 / Or
2
CLAASSIC
?
Delete the contents of the line.
2
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Editing a message ■ Return to single line mode Press
M5
Display
Comment
Move the cursor and position it under the line number.
0 / Or
2 The line number disappears.
IMPORTANT:
All these modifications are only effective after exiting the message editing function
3.
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Editing a message ■ Creating messages in the library Press
M6
Display
Comment
3
01 Head 1.1 *
Select the desired message (e.g. 02).
0
02 Head 1.1
To access the contents of message 2.
? =
...
Type in characters.
3 02 Head 1.1
Batch: 26
3
Message 2 is saved.
Function?...
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Editing a message ■ Library: Copying messages and/or print parameters Role
This function is used to: - Copy a source message to a target message (text and print parameters). - Copy parameters from a source message to all messages (print parameters, counter parameters, postdate). To copy only the print parameters from one message to all other messages, "**" must be selected instead of the target message number. To do this, press
Access
0
Source Message
Target message
01 1
45 1
Lot 242
Contents of message 01 Modify using
/ once with target message 01 displayed.
Function?.. .
73 Display
M7
? 0 / 1 or
dd:mm:aa
Contents of message 45
To select the source or target message. To modify the flashing message number (source or target). To copy the source message to the target message.
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Editing a message ■ Message : Selection for printing Role Access
This function is used to select the message to be printed. Function?.. .
3 Display
01Head 1.1*
Display the message number by pressing
0 1
0
or
/ 1 then
BEST BEFORE
01 Head 1.1 * BEST BEFORE Modify using
M8
= Message number = Head 1 jet 1 = indicates that the message is selected for printing = shows the start of message 01.
To display a new message to be printed. To select the message displayed. When a message is selected, an asterisk "*" is displayed after the head number.
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Editing a message ■ Printing delay
M9
Role
This function is used to create a margin before the message is printed.
NOTE:
Access
Function?...
3 Display
This margin, expressed in mm, is only equal to the actual margin if the displayed print speed is equal to the actual speed.
Display the message number by pressing
Choice
or
then
Print ing delay: A0001 R0001 I0001
A0001 R0001 I0001
Modify using
0 / :
= forward delay in mm (Forward margin). = return delay in mm (Return margin). = interval between messages (for printing in automatic mode).
1
+ numerical keys and
0
for R and I.
Forward delay, return delay, interval.
IMPORTANT:
Margin minimum: 1 mm.
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Editing a message ■ Printing speed or tachometric division Role
Access
The printing speed can be adapted to the speed at which the object moves, which may be fixed (expressed in mm/s) or variable. If it is variable, the print speed is controlled by a tachometric generator, in which case the user must specify a value for the tachy division. Function?.. .
3 Display
M 10
Display the message number by pressing
Printing speed (mm/s): 0100
or
0 / : 0 or
then
Tachy: 0001
Modify using
1 Tachy: 0001
Printing speed (mm/s): 0100
ou ?? ou > Printing speed (mm/s): 0123
Tachy: 0005
Exit / Confirm using
2
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Editing a message ■ Message sense Role
M 11
This function can be used to invert the direction in which the message is printed (from the beginning to the end or from the end to the beginning).
NOTE:
Access
Function?.. .
3 Display Modify using
Choice
The "message sense", "vertical sense" and "horizontal direction" combined with the direction in which the object moves determine the result.
Display the message number by pressing
0 / :0 ou
puis
(Twice)
Message sense: →
? Message sense: ←
Message sense: →
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Editing a message ■ Vertical & horizontal sense of characters Role
The vertical sense setting reverses all the characters in a message in a vertical plane, e.g. becomes The horizontal sense setting reverses all the characters in a message in a horizontal plane, e.g. becomes
Note:
Access
The "message sense", "vertical sense" and "horizontal sense" combined with the direction in which the object moves determine the result.
Function?.. .
3
0 / :0
Display the message number by pressing
or
then
(3 times)
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Editing a message Display
Vertical sense: ↑
Modify using
0
Horizontal sense: →
?
?
Vertical sense: ↓
Horizontal sense: ←
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Editing a message ■ Printing: Trigger mode Role
This function is used to define the printing trigger mode. - In "Manual Object" mode, printing is triggered by pressing the
Space bar. < - In "Manual Auto" mode, continuous printing is triggered by pressing the
Space bar. <
Printing is stopped by pressing the
Space bar again. <
- In "Object" mode, printing is triggered by the object detection cell. - In "Auto" mode, the message is printed continuously while the object detection cell is active. Access
Function?.. .
3 Display
Display the message number by pressing
0 / :0 or
then
(5 times)
Mode: Manual object
Modify using
?
Choice
Mode: "Manual Object" (default mode) Mode: "Manual Auto" Mode: Object Mode: Auto
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Editing a message ■ Bolderization
M14
Role
This function is used to increase the thickness of characters by assigning them an expansion or "bolderization" coefficient from 1 to 9. These coefficients can be assigned to one or more characters, and several coefficients can be used in a single message.
Access
NOTE:
Changing the bolderization coefficient when creating or modifying a message affects all characters entered after making the change.
NOTE:
The bolderization coefficient cannot be applied to a bar code sequence
Function?.. .
3 Display
Display the message number by pressing
0 / ?6 or
then
Bolderization: 1
Modify using
Numeric keys.
Exit using
2
Choice
From 1 to 9.
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Editing a message ■ Fonts (Matrix): Changing Role
Access
This function can be used to list all fonts present in the printer and select those used to compose the message. Function?.. .
3 Display
M15
Display the message number by pressing
0 / ? 6 or
then
Font: R 07 x 06: 053
R or L depending on configuration 07 = number of dots per trame 06 = number of trames per character 053 = character generator number 001 to 200 = generator number for fonts in the Markem-Imaje catalog 201 to 210 = generator number for non-catalog fonts 241 to 255 = generator number reserved for logos, never displayed in this function. Modify using
? 2 then
to confirm the change of font.
The change only affects characters entered after the change. Choice
Fonts available in the printer.
IMPORTANT:
Only fonts compatible with the message are displayed. For example, only 7 x 6 fonts are displayed for single-line messages, whereas 7 x 6 and 16 x 12 fonts are displayed for double-line messages.
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Editing a message ■ Bar codes: Composing and inserting in the message M16 Role
Access
This function is used to insert a bar code sequence in a message. The height of the bar code trames is equal to the height of the last font selected. The bar code type and parameters are defined in the "Bar code: type, etc." function. Function?.. .
3
Display the message number by pressing
0 / ? 6 or
then
Display Si code 2/5 entrelacé
Choice
For code 39
Enter the characters to be coded. - 2/5 interleaved codes can only be used to encode numerical characters. - Code 39 can be used to encode alphabetic and numerical characters as well as the following symbols: =, /, - and %. - Maximum number of characters: 32 (including check byte).
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Editing a message ■ Bar codes: Inserting autodating Role Access
This function is used to insert autodating information in the bar code text.
Function?.. .
3 ;
Display the message number by pressing
Display
M17
0 / ?6 or
then
Variables: (H,N,S,D,M,Y,W,X,Z,P,J,E)
Modify using
Enter the character representing the autodating element to be inserted (see M31 for the correspondence).
Choice
Numerical autodating fields for 2/5 interleaved codes. Numerical and alphabetic characters for Code 39.
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Editing a message ■ Bar codes: Inserting a counter Role Access
This function can be used to insert a counter in the bar code text.
Function?.. .
3 Display
Choice
M18
Display the message number by pressing
0 / ?68 or
then
ccc
Counter with parameters defined in the
3 8 +
function.
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Editing a message ■ Bar codes: Type Role Access
M19
This function is used to define the parameters of the bar code.
Function?.. .
3 :
Display the message number by pressing
Display
0 / ?6 or
then
Bar code type: 2/5 int
Modify using
?
Choice
2/5 interleaved code, Code 39.
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Editing a message ■ Bar codes: Control word Role
Access
M20
The control word is used to ensure that a bar code has been read correctly. It corresponds to a digit located at the end of the code, identifying the parity of the preceding coded text. It may optionally be inserted in the text.
Bar code type:
0
Display Modify using
?
Choice
Yes / No.
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Editing a message ■ Bar codes: Bar / space ratio Role Access
Display
M21
This function is used to adjust the readability of the code.
0
Control word:
Ratio: nb: 1 wb: 3 ns: 1 ws: 3
Narrow bars (nb), wide bars (wb), narrow spaces (ns) and wide spaces (ws). Modify using
Numeric key to modify the digit at the cursor position.
Choice
nb: 1 to 7
ns: 1 to 7
wb: 1 to 9
ws: 1 to 9
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Editing a message ■ Logo : Inserting Role
Access
M22
This function can be used to insert from 1 to 15 predefined custom logos into the message. For further details, contact your usual Markem-Imaje correspondent. Function?.. .
3 Display Modify using
Display the message number by pressing
or
then
Logo:
Enter the logo number using numeric keys 1 to 9 and alphabetic keys A to F. The logo must be inserted in line 1 of a double-line message. After inserting logo 5, for example, the following is displayed: 1-
NOTE:
Choice
0 / ?6
5
The error message "double line required" is displayed if the logo is inserted into a singleline message. The error message "insert code on line 1" (upper line) is displayed if the logo is inserted in line 2 (lower line).
Up to 15 different logos. - Logos 1 to 9, press the numeric keys. - Logo 10, press A. - Logo 11, press B. - Logo 12, press C. - Logo 13, press D. - Logo 14, press E. - Logo 15, press F.
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Editing a message ■ Tabulation Role
Access
M23
This function is used to insert empty frames between characters in a message. Function?.. .
3 Display
Display the message number by pressing
0 / ? 6 0 or
then
Tabulation: 000
Modify using
Numeric keys
Choice
0 to 255 trames.
Display
A tabulation in the message is represented by:
Tabulation
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Editing a message ■ Counter batch Role
Access
M24
This function is used to determine the number of messages in a batch. The counter changes when the batch value is reached. Function?.. .
3 Display
Display the message number by pressing
0 / 8 or
Counter batch: 000001
Modify using
1
Choice
000001 to 999999.
+ Numeric keys.
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Editing a message ■ Step counter Role
Access
M25 This function is used to determine the value by which the counter is incremented. Function?.. .
3
Display the message number by pressing
0 /8 or
then
0
Display Modify using
1
Choice
01 to 99.
+ Numeric keys.
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Editing a message ■ Start value Role
Access
M26
This function is used to determine the initial value of the counter. If the start value is greater than the final value, the counter counts backwards. Function?.. .
3 Display
Display the message number by pressing
0 /8 or
then
0
Twice
Valeur départ : 000000001
Modify using
1
Choice
000000001 to 999999999.
+ Numeric keys.
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Editing a message ■ Final value Role
Access
M27
This function is used to determine the final value of the counter. If the start value is greater than the final value, the counter counts backwards. Function?.. .
3 Display
Display the message number by pressing
0 /8 or
then
0
3 times
Final value: 000250000
Modify using
1
Choice
000000001 to 999999999.
+ Numeric keys.
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Editing a message ■ Inserting into message Role Access
This function is used to insert the contents of a counter into a message.
Function?.. .
3
Display the message number by pressing
Display
Modify using
Choice
M28
0 / ?8 or
then
ccccccccc
Insert the counter into the message by pressing
8
.
The counter may be inserted into the message several times in character mode or bar code mode.
NOTE:
The content of the counter is considered as a whole character in the message. It can be bolderized, displayed in different fonts or converted into a bar code.
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Editing a message ■ Postdate Role
M29 This function is used to program the number of days difference between the current date and the desired postdate.
NOTE:
Access
Function?.. .
3 Display
If the printer is fitted with the programmable offset Julian calendar option, postdates are not shown.
Display the message number by pressing
0 / ; or
then
Durat ion: 0000P (DMY): 05 12 00
Modify using
1
Choice
0000 to 9999 days.
+ Numeric keys
0
to move the cursor.
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Editing a message ■ Time code Role Access
M30 This function is used to define the parameters of the time code.
Function?.. .
3 Display
0 / ;0 or
then
S:08:00 I:00:01 01
S I 01 Modify using
Display the message number by pressing
: 08:00 = time code start time : 00:01 = interval between each code change : type of code to print
0 1 1?
to move the cursor to "S", "I" or code type. + numeric keys for "S" and "I".
Choice
S I 01 A A-O-I
for the type of code to print.
= 00:00 to 23:59 = 00:01 to 23:59 = numeric code from 01 to 24 = alphabetic code from A to Z = alphabetic code from A to Z, excluding O and I.
Exemple : Start time = 05:00 Interval = 8:00 Code =A The time code printed is: from 05:00 to 12:59: A from 13:00 to 20:59: B from 21:00 to 04:59: C etc.
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Editing a message ■ Time, date, postdate, time code: Inserting into the message Role
This function is used to insert autodating elements (time, date, postdate, time code) into the message. The autodating elements are displayed as lower case letters as shown below. When they are printed the actual values are inserted. A single element can be inserted several times.
REMINDER:
Access
Function?.. .
3 Display
Modify using
See autodating programming in initial programming section.
Display the message number by pressing
0 / ?; or
then
Variable: (H,N,S,D,M,Y,W,X,P,J,E)
Enter the characters shown in brackets on the display.
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M31
Editing a message Choice
H N S D M
= = = = =
Y W X Z P+D P+M
= = = = = =
P+Y = P+J = J E
= =
hour, represented by "hh" in the message. minutes, represented by "nn" in the message. seconds, represented by "ss" in the message. day of the month, "dd" in the message. month, "mm" in the message for two-digit months and "mom" for three-letter months (the format is chosen when setting autodating parameters during initial programming). year, "yy" in the message. week number, "ww" in the message. day of the week number, "x" in the message. last digit of the year, "y" in the message. postday, "pd" in the message postmonth, "pm" in the message for two-digit months and "pmo" for three-letter months. postyear, "py" in the message. postdate in the Julian calendar (0 to 365 days), "pju" in the message. julian day of the year (day 0 to 365), "jjj" in the message. time code, "e" in the message for alphabetic time codes, "ee" for numeric time codes.
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Editing a message ■ DIN characters Role
M32
The part of the message or the message created with this option will be printed as follows:
NOTE:
Access
Function ?. ..
3 Display
If you also have a "chimney" font (Font menu), the print result is as follows:
Display the message number by pressing
0 / ? 6 or
then
DIN : yes
Modify using
?
Choice
Yes or no.
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Servicing and maintenance
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Servicing and maintenance
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Servicing and maintenance ■ Servicing and Troubleshooting Summary Table
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Servicing and maintenance ■ Introduction The aim of this section is to provide all the information needed to perform servicing correctly. All the procedures given in this chapter are standard operations which must be performed correctly for optimum printer operation.
■ Servicing and maintenance function The servicing and maintenance function allows the operator to retrieve information about printer operation and control certain specific elements of the head or ink circuit. This function is accessed by pressing
79
in turn.
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Servicing and maintenance ■ Status jet
E1
Role
This function gives access to the various instructions for jet servicing and maintenance operations.
Access
Function?.. .
7 9
Display
St atus jet
Modify using
1 Stop/Start Nozzle unblocking Intro. solution Stability Refresh
Choice
IMPORTANT:
All these instructions are independent of each other. However in some cases it is recommended that they be performed in order: [Nozzle unblocking], [Intro. solution], [Stability].
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Servicing and maintenance ■ Jet: Stop/Start Role
Access
E2 This instruction is a sub-function of the [Status jet] function It is used to stop or start the jet. The jet is operational after a stabilization phase lasting approx. 50 seconds (green jet indicator lit steadily). St atus jet
1 Display Modify using
Choice
Jet: Stop
? Stop or Start.
■ Nozzle unblocking Role
Access
E3
This instruction is a sub-function of the [Status jet] function. It is used when the jet is missing or deviated out of the recuperation gutter. St atus jet
1 0 Display Modify using
Choice
Nozzle unblocking: N
? N = no or Y = yes
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Servicing and maintenance
Procedure
- Validate the [Nozzle unblocking] function. - Close the recuperation gutter (Figure 1). - Spray cleaning solution onto the nozzle using the cleaning bottle (Figure 2). - Stop the [Nozzle unblocking] function after approx. 30 seconds by pressing
?
.
Figure 1 Closed
Figure 2 open
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Servicing and maintenance ■ Introducing cleaning solution Role
Access
This instruction is a sub-function of the [Status jet] function. It is used to clean the nozzle and the inside of the cannon, by provoking a pressure drop inside the cannon causing cleaning solution to be sucked in through the ejection nozzle. St atus jet
10 Display Modify using
Choice
E4
(twice)
Intro. solution N
? N = no or Y = yes
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Servicing and maintenance Procedure
- Close the recuperation gutter (Figure 1). - Validate the [Intro. solution] function. - Cleaning solution onto the cannon for 30 seconds (Figure 2). - Stop the [Intro. solution] function by pressing - Open the recuperation gutter (Figure 1). - Dry the head (Figure 3).
?
.
2
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Closed Open 1 2
Items to be dried Head drying pump
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Servicing and maintenance ■ Stability Role
Access
E5
This instruction is a sub-function of the [Status jet] function. It is used to stabilize the jet in the gutter. This is checked visually when the function is selected using the eyeglass supplied in the servicing kit. St atus jet
10 Display Modify using
Choice
(3 times)
St ability N
? N = no or Y = yes
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Servicing and maintenance Procedure
- Validate the [Stability] function. - Check the position of the jet in the gutter using the eyeglass (Figure 1). If the jet is stable in the gutter:
?
- Stop the [Stability] function by pressing - Clean the head.
.
If the jet is unstable (gutter particularly dirty or jet permanently deviated): - Repeat the [Nozzle unblocking] and/or [Intro. solution] procedures then check the [Stability] again.
Figure 1
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Servicing and maintenance ■ Ink refresh Role
Access
E6
This instruction is a sub-function of the [Status jet] function. It homogenizes the ink by circulating it in all pipes in the circuit. It is used after a prolonged stop (several days) or after replacing the ink). St atus jet
10 Display Modify using
Choice
(4 times)
Ink refresh N
? N = no or Y = yes
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Servicing and maintenance ■ Inhibiting cover and vacuum faults Role
Access
E7
For safety reasons, the printer continuously monitors the presence of the head cover and recuperation of the jet in the gutter (if the jet is operating). Opening the head cover immediately cuts off the high voltage applied to the deflection plates. If incorrect ink recuperation in the gutter is detected, the jet is immediately stopped. If the jet has been deviated, this avoids dirtying the head or the products too much. These two faults are signalled by red indicators on the operator interface. Certain servicing actions require one of these faults to be inhibited. Function?.. .
7 9 0 Display Modify using
Choice Exit using
Fault: Cover Yes Vacuum: Yes
1?0 / or
to move from one to the other.
When the printer is started up, cover and vacuum detection are systematically enabled. Yes = Cover or vacuum faults handled normally. No = Cover or vacuum faults inhibited
2
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Servicing and maintenance ■ Jet: Speed Role Access
E8
This function is used to display the jet speed. Function?.. .
790 Display
(twice)
If the jet is operating: Jet 1: Dc 20.0 m/s
If the jet is stopped: Jet 1: Dc 00.0 m/s
Modify using
Impossible
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Servicing and maintenance ■ Jet: Drop control IMPORTANT:
Role
E9 Selecting this function stops the current printing process. The green jet control indicator flashes throughout the display phase.
This function displays the quality of the drop charge. It is one of the main characteristics of the ink jet printing principle. The drop charge is determined by the jet break-off point and the ink quality. The check is correct if "1" is displayed consistently three or four times in succession. e.g. "00111100" correct "11100001" correct "01010011" incorrect
Access
Function?.. .
790 Display
(twice)
1?
Jet 1: 01111000
Jet 1: 01111000 = numerical expression of drop charge quality for the jet.
Modify using
Break point adjustment.
Stop function using
2
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Servicing and maintenance ■ Ink viscosity check Role
Access
E10
This function displays the viscosity monitoring data. The printer continually monitors and controls the ink viscosity to ensure that the break-off point is correct. Function?.. .
790
(3 times)
Display
Lhl: ++ Viscometer full Lhl: - + Viscometer filling or emptying Lhl: - - Viscometer empty Only the electrovalve status can be modified manually to check that the entire viscometer circuit is operating correctly Modify using
1?0 /
Stop function using
2
or
to change from one electrovalve to another.
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Servicing and maintenance ■ Printer operating parameters Role Access
This function displays the printer’s five main operating parameters. Function?.. .
790 Display
(4 times)
Vm:1500 P:2.72b µ:4.9 Vj:20.0m/s T:26°C - 20°C
Vm P m Vj T:
Modify motor speed using
E11
Pressure motor speed expressed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Operating pressure expressed in bar (b). Ink viscosity expressed in centipoise (cPo). Jet speed expressed in meters per second (m/s). 26 Electronic compartment temperature expressed in degrees Celsius (°C). 20 Ink temperature expressed in Celsius (°C) (only for certain ink types).
1/
or
0
to reduce or increase motor speed.
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Servicing and maintenance ■ Draining
E12
After connecting the draining tool, this function can be used to monitor the operation of the automatic draining cycle.
■ SAV
E13 This function displays a recorded history of the printer’s operating parameters. Records are at five-minute intervals, and several hours of operation are stored. The following parameters are stored: - Time - Vmot: Motor speed (rpm) - Pres: Ink pressure (bar) - Tr: Viscometer filling time (s) - Ad: Number of additive additions - Vjet: Jet speed (m/s) - T1: Electronic circuit temperature (°C) - T2: Ink circuit temperature (°C) - Def: Hexadecimal value of "general faults" byte. The two lines below are displayed alternately: 12 : 31
Time
1500
Vmot
2.76
29
01
20.1
35
Pres
Tr
Ad
Vjet T1
21
00
T2 Def
The first record displayed corresponds to the most recent machine status.
/ 0
Displays previous records. Displays subsequent records.
Contents of "General fault" byte: Bit 7
Ink pigment circuit
Bit 3
Memory lost
Bit 6
Motor cycle
Bit 2
Hard CPU
Bit 5
Head 2 unserviceable
Bit 1
Pressure
Bit 4
Head 1 unserviceable
Bit 0
Ink level low
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Servicing and maintenance ■ Prolonged shutdown
NOTE
Any shutdown can be made into a series of short shutdowns, regardless of length, provided that the printer is started and ran a minimum of twice a week with the jets in a running or refresh mode for at least one hour.
Printer out of service for eight to fifteen days 1. Flush the umbilical conduit and head. Refer to the procedure for flushing the umbilical/head contained in this section.
Printer out of service for 15 days or longer. The printer needs to be drained and flushed. This operation can either be performed manually or automatically using the drain/flush unit available from Markem-Imaje. ■ Automatic Drain/Flush Refer to the automatic printer Drain/Flush procedure contained in this section. ■ Manual Drain/Flush This operation consists of five stages: 1. Drain the ink circuit 2. Flush the ink circuit 3. Drain the ink circuit 4. Flush the ink circuit 5. Flush the umbilical(s)/head(s). Refer to the Drain ink circuit, Flush ink circuit and Flush umbilical/head procedures contained in this section.
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Servicing and maintenance ■ Start-up following a prolonged shutdown
Starting the printer after a shutdown lasting 8 to 15 days
1. Open gutter located in the print head 2. Start the printer. 3. Perform a STABILITY check, if necessary
Voir E5
4. Perform a five-minute ink REFRESHMENT routine.
Voir E6
Starting the printer after a shutdown lasting 15 days or longer. This operation consists of three stages: 1. Drain the ink circuit Refer to Drain ink circuit procedure contained in this section. 2. Change the main ink filter cartridge. Refer to "Change ink filter cartridge for S8C2 printers" procedure contained in the Maintenance section of this manual. 3. Reintroduce new ink to the printer. Refer to Re-introduce ink procedure contained in this section.
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Servicing and maintenance ■ Servicing Head cleaning Tools required □ Servicing tray □ Screwdriver, cleaning flask and blower bulb (or drying kit) Voir E2
1. Stop the jet(s)
2. Position the head onto its maintenance holster. Open the head cover. Close the gutter screw located in the print head:
3. Clean the electrodes and the cannon(s) with cleaning solution to remove all dried ink.
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Servicing and maintenance 4. Dry carefully. Use the blower bulb or the drying kit, to thoroughly dry the cleaning solution from all areas of the print head.
5. Open gutter : bring the jet(s) back into service. E2
6. Close the head cover and acknowledge to clear any faults present. It is normal to have a cover fault.
Voir E7
Place the head back on its production support bracket.
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Servicing and maintenance E3,600-hour service 1. Drain and flush the printer. See automatic or manual printer Drain/Flush procedures contained in this section. 2. Change main ink filter cartridge. This operation must be performed at least once every twelve months. Refer to procedure for changing S8C2 printer ink filter cartridges contained in the Maintenance section of this manual. 3. Change the pressurization air filter cartridge. This operation must be performed at least once every six months. Refer to procedure for changing S8c2 printer pressurization air filter cartridges contained in the Maintenance section of this manual.
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Servicing and maintenance ■ Automatic printer Drain/Flush
This procedure consists of two stages: ■ Flush the recovery gutter manually 1. Ensure printer in service and jet(s) are stopped and then spray cleaning solution into the recovery gutter(s) for 20 seconds. 2. Shut down the printer normally and disconnect from the main AC supply. 3. Close the gutter(s) and place a clean anti-clogging protector under the nozzle(s) ■ Flush the printer automatically Disconnect the industrial interface board ribbon cable. Connect the "drain adapter" ribbon cable between the drain system and the industrial interface board and then connect the main board ribbon to the open connector located on in the center of the ribbon cable. Motherboard ribbon cable
Drainage device ribbon cable
Flushing/Rinsing tooll
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Servicing and maintenance 1. Disconnect quick-connect self-sealing pressure connector(s) and connect flushing connector(s) (see hydraulic diagram on following page). 2. Connect the drain unit quick-connect connector on the ink circuit pressure outlet and place the second drain unit tube in an empty container to accumulate waste. (minimum quantity of 5 liter container is recommended). 3. Drain the ink tank, the viscometer circuit (the viscometer + the constant-level tube) and the main filter (leave the filter cartridge installed). 4. Pour two liters of additive into the ink tank. 5. Pour two liters of additive into the additive tank. 6. Immerse the free end of the flushing connector into cleaning solution in a clean beaker or into the printer additive tank. 7. Remove, clean and then refit the head filter(s). 8. Start the printer. 9. Select and confirm theFlushing function to start the automatic drain cycle and monitor progress: E12 Several cleaning, flushing and draining operations are performed in succession before the process ends automatically. Wait for the printer to shut down when the flushing cycles are completed. 10. Disconect the printer from the main AC supply . Restore all hydraulic connectors to their original condition. Disconnect the drain unit ribbon cable from the industrial interface. Disconnect the printers ribbon cable from the drain unit ribbon cable and reconnect to the printer industrial interface board.
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Servicing and maintenance ■ Drain the ink circuit Tools required : □ Recovery tank □ 3 mm Allen key. 1. Shut down the printer normally and disconnect from main AC power supply. 2. Place a recovery container under the ink tank and remove the drain plug to drain. The spent ink should then be stored in a closed container and must not be re-used. 3. Refit the drain plug. 4. Drain the viscometer in the same way by removing the drain plug to the viscometer circuit. 5. Place a recovery container under the main filter. Drain the main filter by first undoing the lower drain screw and then the upper drain screw using the 3 mm Allen key. Keep the O-rings associated with the screws in a safe place. Wait until liquid stops flowing.
Upper screw Viscometer draining tube Main filter Ink tank draining tube Lower screw
6. If the ink circuit is to be flushed after draining: Using the cleaning flask, splash solution inside the ink tank to remove as much ink as possible from the strainer at the bottom of the tank and from the inside of the constantlevel tube. Drain solution from the tank as described in step two of this procedure. 7. Refit the upper screw first and then fit the lower screw, ensuring that the O-rings are fit to the screws.
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Servicing and maintenance ■ Flush the umbilical conduit and the head
This procedure is used for circulating clean additive in the print head head and umbilical tubing. 1. Ensure printer is in a running condition with the jet(s) stopped. Spray additive into the recovery gutter for 20 seconds. 2. Shut down the printer normally. 3. Close the recovery gutter screw in the print head. 4. Disconnect the pressure connector inside the hydraulic compartment. NOTE: DISCONNECT BOTH PRESSURE CONNECTORS ON TWO-HEAD PRINTERS. 5. Connect flushing connector (1) to the umbilical pressure line by way of the head filter.
6. Immerse the free end of the flushing connector into a beaker of additive or into the printer additive tank. IC pressure
(1)
Pressure Canon Purge Anti-clogging protector
Additive beaker or printer additive tank
Recuperation gutter
7. Plug the nozzle(s) using an anti-clogging protector.
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Servicing and maintenance 8. Start the printer Run the REFRESHMENT function (E6) for a minimum of 30 seconds (on each corresponding head for two-head printers). 9. .Run the NOZZLE UNBLOCKING function (E3) for a minimum of 20 seconds. 10. On two-head printers, flush the second head before proceeding to the next step. Stop the printer normally and wait for the system to shut down completely. 11. Restore hydraulic connections to their original positions and remove the flushing connector.
■ Flush the ink circuit Tools required: □ Recovery tank □ 3 mm Allen key. 1. Refit the drain plugs. 2. Pour one liter of cleaning solution into the ink tank. 3. Start up the printer normally, stopping the jet(s). 4. Perform the ink REFRESHMENT procedure(E6) for a minimum of 20 minutes.
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Servicing and maintenance ■ Re-introducing ink into the printer
CAUTION
Check consumable expiration date shown on the ink containers label.
1. Check that the drain plugs and bleed screws are in place. 2. Remove the ink tank lid and pour 1 liter of new ink into the ink tank. 3. Remove the additive tank lid and confirm or fill to the ½ way level mark on the tank. 4. Start the printer and make sure that the jet is present and stable within the gutter. 5. Perform STABILITY (E5) check, if necessary. 6. Perform five-minute ink REFRESHMENT(E6) routine. 7. Clean and dry print head. 8. Start jet for normal production and ensure no faults are present.
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Alarms and faults
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Alarms and faults
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Alarms and faults ■ Introduction This chapter forms a troubleshooting guide to help users search for the origin of a fault in a quick, logical way. The search starts with a simple diagnosis of the fault, without disassembling any parts, and is refined by a series of precise checks until the defective part is located. This guide provides a directory of possible failures and actions to be taken to restore normal operation. The only equipment required is the printer’s maintenance kit.
■ Preliminary checks All the searches for defective items in the sections below must be preceded by preliminary checks. These checks allow problems such as dirty parts, ink leaks, faulty electric or hydraulic connections to be detected with the naked eye. Stop the printer and disconnect it from the mains, then check the items below: Check External appearanc
Console and operator interface Print head Connection of accessories Tanks
Appearance of Hydraulic pipes and connections ink circuit Electrical connections
Electronic compartment
Boards present in electronic compartment Connections in electronic compartment
Electrical connections
Industrial accessible from rear panel interface compartment
Type of problem Dents or cuts Dirty electrodes Damaged or incorrectly adjusted mechanical parts Disconnection Cuts Tanks open or damaged Leaks Ink or additive tanks empty Appearance of ink (odor, consistency) Appearance of additive (odor, color) Leak Pipes bent, damaged or cut Faulty connections: ink circuit loom ink level detector (upper part of ink tank) fan viscometer electrovalves Board missing Faulty connections: on "Front panel" board on "Motor control" board on power supply board on main board Faulty connections conduit ribbon cable EHT block to corresponding cables to conduit industrial interface ribbon cable terminal blocks on industrial interface board
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Alarms and faults ■ Checking the printer’s general operating parameters In addition to the steps described in the sections above, the printer’s operating status should be checked. The information is available in the maintenance function, accessible by pressing
79
. The following parameters should be noted for subsequent
investigation: • the operating pressure P, • the ink viscosity μ, • The jet speed Vj, • the electronic compartment temperature T1, • the ink temperature T2. REMINDER: Typical display
Vm : 1500 P : 2,72 b μ : 4,9 Vj : 20,0 m/s T : 26°C - 20°C
T1
T2
■ Help with diagnostics Introduction This chapter contains tables with the following two columns: • Anomalies observed (by the operator) or displayed (by the printer) • Solutions Each anomaly is identified in the tables by a number in bold. Each anomaly may be resolved by several "Solutions". After performing the preliminary checks, apply the first solution proposed which corresponds to the situation. If the anomaly recurs, apply the next solution, and so on. After the incident has been corrected, cancel the fault record by pressing
9
.
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Alarms and faults ■ At printer start-up Anomalies observed Solutions 1-Orange mains power indicator off. 1a-Check mains supply.
2-Operator interface indicators off but motor starts. 3-Operator interface indicators off. Motor does not start. or Operator interface indicators on and remain steady. Motor does not start.
1b-Replace 4A delayed-action fuse (see corresponding procedure). 2a-Stop and restart the printer. 2b-The front panel board is faulty. Contact Markem-Imaje technical support. 3a-Stop and restart the printer. 3b-Check the power supply voltage indicator LEDs on the main board. - If only two LEDs are lit, the power supply board is faulty. Contact Markem-Imaje technical support. - If all the LEDs are lit, either the main board or the motor control board is faulty. Contact Markem-Imaje technical support.
4-Red alarm / fault indicator lit. 4a-Perform autodiagnosis by pressing 5-Memory lost.
9
.
6-CPU fault.
5a-Reprogram the printer then contact Markem-Imaje technical support. 6a-Unplug the printer then plug back in and restart.
7-Ink tank level low.
6b-If the fault persists, contact Markem-Imaje technical support. 7a-Add ink to the corresponding tank (max. 1/2 tank). 7b-The main board may be faulty. Contact Markem-Imaje technical support.
8-Additive tank level low or Additive tank empty or Solvent fault
8a-Add additive to the corresponding tank (max. 1/2 tank) 8b-Check that the additive addition electrovalve operates correctly (
9-V.24 fault.
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).
Check the viscometer circuit.
8c-If the fault persists, contact Markem-Imaje technical support. 9a-Contact Markem-Imaje technical support.
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Alarms and faults 10-Fault: °C
10a-The ambient temperature in the room where the printer is too high, causing the temperature in the electronic compartment to exceed 70°C. Modify the installation. 10b-The main board is faulty. Contact Markem-Imaje technical support.
11-Viscometer fault
11a-Check that the viscometer electrovalve operates correctly by monitoring viscometer level variations (
79
).
11b-If the fault persists, contact Markem-Imaje technical support. 12-No message to print
12a-The printer is linked to an external controller and has not received a message to print. Check message transmission and content and check the link.
13-Unknown CG number
13a-The printer is linked to an external controller and the CG (character generator) number received is incorrect. Check the CG numbers in the printer and ensure that the data sent by the controller corresponds. IMPORTANT: the CG numbers are different on each line. 13b-If this fault occurs after resetting the main board, the message library must also be deleted
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13c-The main board may be faulty. Contact Markem-Imaje technical support. 14-Fan fault
14a-Check that the fan at the bottom of the console is correctly connected and running. It must run continuously immediately after the printer starts up. 14b-The main board is faulty. Contact Markem-Imaje technical support.
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Alarms and faults ■ At jet start-up Anomalies displayed 1-Cover missing
Solutions 1a-Close the head cover or check that it is fully closed. 1b-The cover detector or the main board are faulty. Contact Markem-Imaje technical support.
2-EHT
2a-Carefully clean and dry the jet electrodes using the cleaning solution spray bottle and the head drying pump. 2b-Check that the ambient conditions (humidity, temperature) comply with the specifications given on the ink technical data sheet. If not, contact Markem-Imaje technical support to fit dry air head overpressure accessories. 2c-Check the electromagnetic environment around the head (interference). 2d-The main board is faulty. Contact Markem-Imaje technical support.
3-Gutter fault 3a-Check that the gutter is open . 3b-Clean the print head and the head cover. 3c-Restart the jet and observe it. 3d-If the jet is unstable or not in the gutter, enable the [Intro.solution], [Stability] and [Refresh] functions in turn. 3e-If the jet is missing, enable the [Nozzle unblocking], [Intro.solution], [Stability] and [Refresh] functions in turn. 3f-If the jet is still missing, check all the ink pressurization circuit parts (electrovalves, unions, hoses, pump, motor, ink filter, ink, etc.). 3g-If the jet is present and stable in the gutter, check all ink recuperation circuit parts (gutter, electrovalves, unions, hoses, pump, motor, etc.). 3h-Contact Markem-Imaje technical support.
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Alarms and faults ■ During printing Anomalies displayed 1-Jet 1: Phase detection
Solutions 1a-Carefully clean and dry the jet electrodes using the cleaning solution spray bottle and the head drying pump. 1b-Check the printer’s general operating parameters. 1c-Check that the ink used in the printer is valid: expiry date (see information on flask), replacement frequency, ambient conditions (see ink technical data sheet). 1d-Enable the [Refresh] function for 2 minutes. 1e-Check the electromagnetic environment around the head (interference). 1f-The main board is faulty. Contact Markem-Imaje technical support.
2-IMP does not reply
2a-The fault appears after a prolonged conveyor stoppage while printing a message in Tachy mode. Restart message printing. 2b-The fault persists after trying to print the message at constant speed. Contact Markem-Imaje technical support.
3-Printing speed
3a-Check the definition of the [Tachy division] or [Printing speed] parameters on the printer.
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Alarms and faults
Anomalies displayed 4- Poor print quality
Solutions 4a- Clean the printhead (including the cover) and make sure that there is no obstruction on the jet trajectory.
Example 1: 4b- Ensure the printhead bracket is stable and is not subject to vibration. 4c- Check head-object distance (examples 1 and 2). Example 2:
4d- Ensure jets are centered in the recovery gutters (examples 3 and 4). 4e- Check the reference viscosity time displayed on the printer against the theoretical viscosity value given on the ink data sheet.
Example 3:
4f- Head needs mechanical and/or electronic adjustment. Contact Markem-Imaje Technical Assistance. 4g- The problem is on the main board. Contact MarkemImaje Technical Assistance.
Example 4:
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External communications
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External communications
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External communications ■ Input/output connections Connections to external equipment and accessories are made via the industrial interface board, which consists of dedicated terminal connectors. Several types of signals can be utilized, including: □ Input/Output signals for synchronization with the production line - start print (TOP), tachometer (TACHY), reverse message (INVMES), etc., □ Serial links for external control of the printer (RS232 / RS422 interface), □ Alarm/fault outputs (dry contact relays), □ Audible alarm output, □ Message selection signals on parallel interface, □ Additional photocell input, □ Counter increment input, □ Counter initialization input, □ Others.
Auxiliary connections The wiring for the signals can either be connected on: □ The industrial interface board terminal (1) with wires entering via the IP65 sealed cable gland(s) (2). Open the cabinet covers to access the board. □ or, as an option for certain signals, on IP 65 DB-25 parallel connector (3). The glands and the connectors are located at the back of the printer. Figure 1:
View of industrial interface board
2
1
3
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External communications Connector identification
A T1 C1 T2 C2
Connector for alarm lamp Tachometer connector 1 Photocell connector 1 Tachometer connector 2 (for two-head printer) Photocell connector 2 (for two-head printer)
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External communications Industrial interface board : layout S5
S7
Fuses
S1 J7 S2
J13 B1
J1 J10 LED7/8 LED3 J12
LED11 LED5-6
B3
S3 J15
LED1
S4 LED4-13 S8 S6 LED12
J11
LED2-14 S9
B2
LED 15/16/17 J14 J9 LED9-10 J6
J8 J4 J5
B4
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External communications ■ LED status These LEDs provide a visual indication that specific output signals from the printer or input signals from an external device connected to the board are operating correctly.
ID
LEGEND
COMMENTS
LED1 (green) LED2 (green) LED 3 (green) LED4 (green) LED5 (green)
TOP2
LED6 (green)
SP2
LED7 (green) LED8 (green) LED9 (green)
RC2
Signal from DTOP2 input is present (LED flashes in time with the photocell signal). Signal from DTOP1 input is present (LED flashes in time with the photocell signal). Signal from TACHY2 input is present. (LED flashes in time with the tachometer pulses). Signal from TACHY1 input is present. (LED flashes in time with the tachometer pulses). The LED goes on when the VALFINALIMP2 signal from the printer changes to logic level 0 - i.e. 0V (active status) Indicating that counter 2 on head 2 has reached its final value. The LED goes on when the SPROG2 signal from the printer changes to logic level 1 - i.e. +5V (active status) in SPROG2 mode (jumper S7-3). The LED goes on when the SPROG2 signal from the printer changes to logic level 0 - i.e. 0V (active status) in BUSY2 mode (jumper S7-1). In both cases, when the LED is on idicates that head 2 is printing. Signal from the RAZC2 input is present. (LED flashes in time with the command signal). Signal from the INCC2 input is present. (LED flashes in time with the command signal). The LED goes on when the VALFINALIMP1 signal from the printer changes to logic level 0 - i.e. 0V (active status). Indicating that counter 1 on head 1 has reached its final value.
TOP1 TAC2 TAC1 FIN2
INC2 FIN1
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External communications LED10 (green)
SP1
LED11 (green) LED12 (green) LED13 (green) LED14 (green) LED15 (green)
STOP2
LED16 (green)
T2
LED17 (green)
T1
STOP1 RC1 INC1 DEF
The LED goes on when the SPROG1 signal from the printer changes to logic level 1 - i.e. +5V (active status) in SPROG1 mode (jumper S8-3). The LED goes on when the SPROG1 signal from the printer changes to logic level 0 - i.e. 0V (active status) in BUSY1 mode (jumper S8-1). In both cases, when the LED is on indicates that head 1 is printing, Signal from STOPI2 input is present. (LED flashes in time with the command signal). Signal from STOPI1 input is present. (LED flashes in time with the command signal). Signal from RAZC1 input is present. (LED flashes in time with the command signal). Signal from INCC1 input is present. (LED flashes in time with the command signal). The LED goes on when there is a general fault on the printer. Relay REL2 is activated. The LED goes on when head 2 on the printer is ready to print. Relay REL3 is activated. The LED goes on when head 1 on the printer is ready to print. Relay REL1 is activated.
■ Fuses 500mA (resettable)
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External communications
■ Jumpers and switches Standard position
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
ID
LEGEND
POSITION
S1-1
VAL
VAL
S1-3
VAL
S2_1
RXD
S2_3
RXD
422
S3-3
TOP2
TOP2
S3-1
TOP2
not TOP2
S4-3
TAC2
TAC2
S4-1
TAC2
not TAC2
S5-3
INV2
INV2
S5-1
INV2
S6-3
INV1
S6-1
INV1
S7-3
SPROG2
S7-1
BUSY2
S8-3
SPROG1
S8-1
BUSY1
S9-3
T2
T2
S9-1
T2
not T2
FUNCTION / COMMENTS
RS422 point-to-point link (just one printer on the link). not VAL RS422 point-to-multipoint link (printer selected with VALID422). 232 RS232 serial link mode selected RS422 serial link mode selected. DTOPIMP2 signal from optocoupled input DTOP2. DTOPIMP2 signal from input DTOP1 (when operating with two heads and a single DTOP cell) TACHYIMP2 signal from optocoupled input TACHY2. TACHYIMP2 signal from input TACHY1 (when operating with two heads and a single tachometer). DTOPIMP2 signal inverted.
not INV2 DTOPIMP2 signal not inverted. INV1
DTOPIMP1 signal inverted.
not INV1 DTOPIMP1 signal not inverted. SPROG SPROGI2 signal operates in SPROG 2 mode. BUSY2 SPROGI2 signal operates in BUSY mode. SPROG SPROGI1 signal operates in SPROG 1 mode. BUSY1 SPROGI1 signal operates in BUSY mode. 24V alarm on J5 operates with 2 heads 24V alarm on J5 operates with one head
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External communications Signals: inputs and outputs The four terminal blocks on the industrial interface board are arranged as follows: □ Terminal block B1: 28-pin
CPU signals
□ Terminal block B2: 32-pin
Head 1 signals
□ Terminal block B3: 32-pin
Head 2 signals (on two-head printers only)
□ Terminal block B4: 9-pin
Alarm relay signals
Most signals are also available on the HE 14 connector. ■ Terminal block B1: Communication
Pin
B1-5 B1-6 B1-7 B1-8 B1-24 B1-23 B1-18 B1-17 B1-22 B1-21 B1-16 B1-15 B1-20 B1-19 B1-10 B1-9 B1-12 B1-11 B1-13/14/25 B1-26 B1-27 B1-28
HE14 connector
J10-3 J10-4 J10-2 J10-1 J13-10 J13-9 J13-4 J13-3 J13-8 J13-7 J13-2 J13-1
Legend
TXD RXD DTR DSR TD4+ TD4RD4+ RD4DT4+ DT4DS4+ DS4VAL422+ VAL422OT1 COT1 IN1 CIN1 GND +5V +15V -15V
Signal
TXDEXT RXDEXT DTREXT DSREXT TXD422+ TXD422RXD422+ RXD422DTR422+ DTR422DSR422+ DSR422VALID422+ VALID422OUT1 COMOUT1 IN1 COMIN1 GND +5V +15V -15V
Comments
I/O
O I O I O O I I O O I I I I O O I I
TX RS232 RX RS232 DTR RS232 DSR RS232 TX RS422 -TX RS422 + TX RS422 RX RS422 + RX RS422 DTR RS422 + DTR RS422 DSR RS422 + DSR RS422 Enable RS422 Enable RS422 Positive terminal not used Negative terminal not used Positive terminal not used Negative terminal not used
O O O
CAUTION : The +5V, +15V and -15V outputs are not fuse protected. If using these supplies, care must be taken.
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External communications ■ Terminal block B1: Alarms
Pin
Legend
Signal
I/O
B1-1
COGE
COMGENE
O
B1-2
OGE
OPTOGENE
O
B1-3
CSTR
COMSTART
I
B1-4
STR
START
I
Comments
Optocoupled general alarm: negative terminal Optocoupled general alarm: positive terminal Printer Stop/Start: negative terminal Printer Stop/Start: positive terminal
■ Terminal block B2: Printhead 1
Legend
Signal
I/ O
TOP1
DTOP1
I
Head object photocell: positive terminal.
CTP1
COMDTOP1
I
Cell: negative terminal
B2-6
VAL1
VALIMP1
I
Head 1 cell validation input: positive terminal
B2-5
CVAL1
COMVALIMP1
I
Validation: negative terminal
TAC1
TACHY1
I
Head 1 encoder input: positive terminal
Pin
B2-4 B2-3
B2-8
HE14 connector
J4-5 J4-6
J8-5
Comments
B2-7
J8-6
CTC1
COMTACHY1
I
Encoder: negative terminal.
B2-10
J14-4
RAZ1
RAZC1
I
Head 1 counter 1 reset to initial value.
B2-9
J14-3
CRZ1
COMRAZC1
I
IC1
INCC1
I
J14-6 B2-12 B2-11
J14-5
CIC1
COMINCC1
I
B2-14
J14-8
STO1
STOPI1
I
B2-13
J14-7
CTO1
COMSTOPI1
I
Head 1 counter 1 value increment or decrement according to counter parameters. Stop current print job.
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External communications
Pin
B2-16 B2-15 B2-18 B2-17 B2-20 B2-19 B2-24 B2-25 B2-26 B2-27 B2-28 B2-29 B2-30 B2-31 B2-23
HE14 connector
J14-10 J14-9 J14-12 J14-11 J14-14 J14-13 J11-1 J11-2 J11-3 J11-4 J11-5 J11-6 J11-7 J11-8 J11-9
Legend
Signal
I/ O
SPR1
SPROGI1
O
Current print task including delay: positive terminal.
CSP1
COMSPROG1
O
Print task: negative terminal.
FIN1
VALFINI1
O
Indication that counter end value reached.
CFN1
COMVALFIN1
O
OPT1
OPTOT1
O
Optocoupled head 1 alarm: positive terminal.
COT1
COMOPTOT1
O
Optocoupled head 1 alarm: negative terminal.
D0T1
D0T1
I
Head 1 parallel interface input D0: positive terminal.
D1T1
D1T1
I
Head 1 parallel interface input D1: positive terminal.
D2T1
D2T1
I
Head 1 parallel interface input D2: positive terminal.
D3T1
D3T1
I
Head 1 parallel interface input D3: positive terminal.
D4T1
D4T1
I
Head 1 parallel interface input D4: positive terminal.
D5T1
D5T1
I
Head 1 parallel interface input D5: positive terminal.
D6T1
D6T1
I
Head 1 parallel interface input D6: positive terminal.
D7T1
D7T1
I
Head 1 parallel interface input D7: positive terminal.
CDT1
COMDATA1
I
Common for head 1 parallel interface input signals: negative terminal.
O
+ 24 Volts for head 1 accessories. max. available current: 300 mA.
B2-2/32
J11-11/ J14-16/J52/J4-1/J8-1
+24V
+24VT1
B21/21/22
J11-10/J1415/J4-2/J8-2
GND
GND
Comments
Ground (0V)
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External communications ■ Terminal block B3: Printhead 2 Information and ID data same as for terminal block B2 and head 1. Assignments for the HE14 connectors are as follows: Connector
J9
Assignment Cell
J15
J6
J12
Head I/Os
Tachometer
Parallel interface
■ Terminal B4: Alarms
PIN
LEGEND
SIGNAL
I/O
COMMENTS
B4-1
T1-
T1-
O
Head 1 alarm 1A dry contact inverted.
B4-2
T1+
T1+
O
Head 1 alarm 1A dry contact normal.
B4-3
CT1
COMT1
O
Head 1 alarm dry contact common.
B4-4
T2-
T2-
O
Head 2 alarm 1A dry contact inverted.
B4-5
T2+
T2+
O
Head 2 alarm 1A dry contact normal.
B4-6
CT2
COMT2
O
Head 2 alarm dry contact common.
B4-7
GE-
GENE-
O
General alarm 1A dry contact inverted.
B4-8
GE+
GENE+
O
General alarm 1A dry contact normal.
B4-9
CGE
COMGENE
O
General alarm dry contact common.
Optocoupled ALARM outputs are also available on terminal B1: Pins 1-2-3-4
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External communications ■ Inputs All inputs are optocoupled.
Electrical characteristics of the optocouplers □ Operating voltage: from 5 to 24V □ Permissible current in photocoupler LED: . Maximum: 25 mA . Nominal: 10 mA . Minimum: 3 mA □ Maximum power: 50 mW per unit □ Maximum operating frequency: 200 kHz (Pulse time > 2 μs) for tachometer input. 10 kHz object sensor, parallel interface and miscellaneous signals.
Photocell The photocell is connected to connector C1 (C2 for head 2). This connector is linked to the DTOP and COM DTOP inputs on the industrial interface board. The sensor is activated when an object passes in front of it, and sends a signal to the printer to start printing. The DTOP input is filtered to a minimum of 100 μs to avoid interference. This value can be programmed.
Disable the object sensor The VALIMP and COM VALIMP inputs are used to disable the DTOP object detection signal. These inputs can be linked to any accessory or system, which meets the specifications indicated below.
Tachometric generator In cases where the conveyor speed is variable, it is necessary to connect a tachometric (or tacho) generator with open collector output to sequence printing operations. The tacho is connected to connector T1 (T2 for head 2). This connector is linked to the TACHY and COM TACHY inputs on the industrial interface board.
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External communications Data transmitted via the parallel interface The D0T(1 or 2), D1T, D2T, D3T, D4T, D5T, D6T and D7T signals on the industrial interface board are used to transmit the message numbers for each printhead. They have a single common. Parallel transfer makes it possible to use the "Message selection" mode with the message library. Refer to the 9040serial and parallel link manual (#Manual)for information on using this function.
Other inputs □ RAZC1 / RAZ C2: Sets counter 1 (or counters 1 and 2, depending on software option selected).of the corresponding head back to the initial value A green LED on each input shows when the signal is on active status. □ INCC 1 / INCC 2: Increments or decrements counter 1 for corresponding head (or counters 1 and 2, depending on software option selected). A green LED on each input shows when the signal is on active status. □ STOP 1 / STOP 2: Stops the corresponding head from printing the current message. A green LED on each input shows when the signal is on active status. □ START / COM START: Starts and stops the printer . Active: Printer started. . Inactive: Printer stopped.
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External communications ■ Outputs All outputs are optocoupled or are on relay contacts.
Electrical characteristics of the optocouplers □ Power supply voltage between signal + and signal – (common): 55 V □ Maximum output current: 20 mA □ Maximum power: 100 mW per optocoupled unit □ Maximum operating frequency: 10 KhZ
Print start signal output The SPROG and COM SPROG outputs for each head are used to provide a print synchronization signal on a message. This capability makes it possible to obtain a signal output view of a message during a continuous printout, or to establish when message printing ends. This message synchronization output uses the characteristics of a high-speed photocoupler with an open collector output type phototransistor. This output also operates in BUSY mode (with the signal 180° differentfrom the SPROG mode signal). See jumper position table.
Counter 1 final value output The VALFINI 1 and VALFINI 2 signals show when the final value of counter 1 on the corresponding head has been reached. The green LEDs on each output show that the signal status is active.
Alarm outputs Three alarms are available on the printer: □ General alarm (amber): This alarm indicates a printer malfunction, which does not disable printing. It is generated to attract the user's attention so that the cause of the problem can be noticed and corrected □ Head 1 ready to print alarm: This alarm indicates a malfunction on head 1, which disables printing. It can be linked to a flashing light unit or to an audible alarm and can also be hooked up to an interface to shut off the power supply to the conveyor and halt the production line.
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External communications The system works as follows: . Output not activated: the head cannot print (red) . Output activated: The head is ready to print (green) □ Head 2 ready to print alarm: operates in the same way as the alarm for head 1 Three different types of outputs are available for each of these alarm signals: □ Optocoupled outputs: OPTOGENE / OPTOT1 / OPTOT2 on connectors B1, B2 and B3 respectively. □ Outputs on relays: GENE / T1 / T2 Each relay output consists of a common ( COMT1, COMT2, COMGE ), a normally-open dry contact (T1-, T2-, GENE- ) and a normally-closed dry contact (T1+, T2+, GENE+ ) . Maximum specifications for these contacts are:
1A rms current at rms voltage of max. 24V.
There is an RC filter between all contacts and their respective common to limit any disturbance caused by a load connected to them during switching operations. Signal connections are made on terminal block B4. Green LEDs are used to display "General fault" and "Head ready to print" status. □ Outputs on connector J15 for connecting an alarm on socket A at the back of the printer: GREEN / AMBER / RED.
■ Serial links The printer can be controlled via an RS232 or RS422 serial link. Full information on configuring these links and the communication protocol used is given in the 9040 network interface manual
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Technical Specifications
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Technical Specifications
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Technical Specifications Physical characteristics ■ Dimensions
Control cabinet: 927.19 mm X 460 mm X 389.25 mm (36.504" X 18.11" X 15.325") Single jet and two-jet printhead: 225 mm X 44.5 mm X 47.5 mm (8.8" X 1.7" X 1.9") ■ Weight Control cabinet: 40 kg (88.2 lbs) Head/umbilical assembly: 3 kg (6.6 lbs) ■ Capacities Tanks :
Total volume: 2 liters (3.52 pints) - Working : 1 liter (1.76 pints)
nstallation details ■ Working position Control cabinet: vertical Printhead: vertical or horizontal ■ Maximum height differential between head and control cabinet ± 2 meters (± 6.56 ft) ■ Distance between head and control cabinet 3 meters (9.8 ft), 5 m (16.4 ft) and 8 m (26.2 ft) depending on type of machine and options. ■ Head-object distance G head: 10 mm (0.39") or 30 mm (1.18") depending on font used M head: 8 mm (0.32") or 20 mm (0.79") depending on font used
Power supply ■ Electricity 100 V - 240 V AC - Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz Consumption: Depends on model (see manufacturer's nameplate at the back of the printer) ■ Compressed air Pressure: 5 to 10 bar (72 to 145 psi) A37201-C.doc 141/158
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Technical Specifications Operating environment ■ Temperature 0°C to +50°C (32°F to 122°F) depending on ink (see ink technical data sheet) ■ Humidity 10 to 90%
Normal accessories Head stand Object sensor Tachometric generator External alarm (visual or audible) Head protector Trolley Traversing head unit
Main operating characteristics Objects counted individually or in batches Full programmable time and date stamping facility Message library Logo printing Special characters: Chimney characters, DIN transversal and longitudinal characters Non-doubled printing for same message Programmable print delay times Control via operator interface or via any system with a RS232 or RS422 serial interface Automatic printer status diagnostics Automatic ink viscosity regulation Automatic nozzle unclogging procedure Automatic printer drain and flush function Automatic head flush function (depending on configuration) Pressurized printhead(s) (option)
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Technical Specifications Performance ■ Printing In all positions on any substrate Up to 1,024 characters per message per head 1 to 2 lines per jet 1 jets per printer (depending on model) 1 heads per printer (depending on model) Character height depending on head type and options (contact Markem-Imaje) Choice of 5, 7, 9, 11, 16 and 24-point character fonts Ability to print characters and graphic symbols of all types.
Alphabets handled: Arabic, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Cyrillic and Hebrew Reverse character reading and printing ■ Max. speeds G head: up to 5.58 m/s (1,098 ft/min), depending on font used M head: up to 3.7 m/s (728 ft/min), depending on font used
Compliance with standards and certifications ■ Certifications See manufacturer's nameplate at the back of the printer ■ CE conformity Declaration of CE conformity with European machine EMC directives.
Max noise level < 70 dbA
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Technical Specifications Space plan ■ Cabinet
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1 1.89 m .468 in.
m
44.5 mm 1.752 in.
145/158 8.858 in.
225 mm Jet position / Deflexion direction
Position des jets / Sens de déflexion
9.52 mm .375 in.
30.5 mm 1.201 in.
1.276 in.
32.4 mm
Jet position
Position des jets
39 mm 1.535 in.
47.3 mm 1.862 in.
jet N°1
65 mm 2.559 in.
14 mm .551 in. jet N°2
jet N°1
32.5 mm 1.280 in.
1 15 m
3.64 mm .143 in.
15 mm .591 in.
m
2 x M6 depth .315 in. for head fixing
2 x M6 profondeur utile 8 mm pour fixation tête
dynamic = 4.53 in.
static = 3.94 in.
minimum radius of curvature:
Conduit Ø 0.59 in.
---------------------------------------
en dynamique =
en statique = 100 mm
rayon de courbure mini :
Ombilic Ø 15 mm
Technical Specifications
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■ Right head – straight umbilical fitting
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265 mm 10.433 in.
11.89 mm .468 in.
44.5 mm 1.752 in.
225 mm 8.858 in.
146/158 32.4 mm 1.276 in.
Position des jets / Sens de déflexion Jet position / Deflexion direction
9.52 mm .375 in.
32.5 mm 1.280 in.
30.5 mm 1.201 in.
Position des jets Jet position
39 mm 1.535 in.
47.3 mm 1.862 in.
jet N°2
jet N°1
14 mm .551 in. 3.6 mm .143 in.
15 mm .591 in.
Ombilic Ø 15 mm rayon de courbure mini : en statique = 100 mm en dynamique =115 mm --------------------------------------Conduit Ø 0.59 in. minimum radius of curvature: static = 3.94 in. dynamic = 4.53 in.
2 x M6 profondeur utile 8 mm pour fixation tête 2 x M6 depth .315 in. for head fixing
Technical Specifications
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■ Right head – angled umbilical fitting
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65 mm 2.559 in.
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Technical Specifications ■ Hydraulic diagrams: 1 2 3
4 5
6
7 8
9
11
10 13
15 16 17
14
18
19
20 22
21 28
23
24 25
12
26
27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Air supply Head drying kit outlet Pressurization outlet Air filter Condenser with fan Additive tank Ink tank Restriction tube (0.3 mm) Vacuum pump and motor Pressure pump and motor Ceramic restriction tube Viscometer
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Anti-pulse system Pressure/temperature sensor Rinsing electrovalve Head filter – additive Head filter - ink Self-closing connection Additive addition electrovalve Gutter electrovalve Viscometer drain electrovalve Pressure electrovalve Bleed electrovalve One-way valve
25 26 27 28
Cannons Flow control Gutters Fan
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Consumables ■ Definition The term consumables refer to Markem-Imaje products which are consumed in the printing process or which are used to ensure that the printer operates correctly. Consumables include: ■ Ink
Used for marking. The ink formula includes ingredients to provide: □ stability when stored in the container (up to use-by date) and when in the printer, □ good marking performance (adhesion to identified substrates and resistance to specific identified constraints).
The most reliable printer performance as they are engineered to meet our exacting specifications.
■ Additive
Used to adjust the viscosity of the ink. The composition of the additive is exactly matched to the requirements of the ink being used. Use of lower grade additives may cause performance issues with your printer ■ Cleaning solution
Used for printer maintenance (head cleaning, etc.). The composition of the additive is compatible with the ink and additive used. ■ Flushing liquid
May be required for specific configurations. The composition of the fluid is suitable for a variety of maintenance tasks. ■ Anti-clogging liquid
May be required for specific configurations. ■ Units of sale
Markem-Imaje offers packs of four or six units, depending on the type of ink or additive, as well as starter kits containing ink and additive.
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Consumables Labels 1 2
3
Labels perform three functions. □ They identify the supplier and give their supplier's contact details (1). □ They give the user information about the product itself (2): . Part number, . Manufacturing batch number: This number should be given if you contact our technical support service, . Use before end: Date when guarantee on original quality ends. □ They give the user information about the risks associated with the ink as defined in accordance with European directive 91/155/EC (amended) and international standard ISO 11014-1 (3).
■ Consumables and applications The customer bears sole responsibility for the qualification of the application in question. Qualification of an application covers the ink, inkjet hardware, and the type of substrates along with the manufacturing process, the marking specifications and so on. MarkemImaje can manufacture a wide range of printers and inks, which are available to produce marking samples for our existing and future customers.
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Consumables ■ Consumables and printers Ink usage specifications Users must be in possession of these specifications: they can be obtained from our sales agencies upon request. The sheet provides the user with information on operating parameters (such as viscosity, jet speed, etc.) and on specific printing characteristics (including print speed, head/object distance and so on), which is applicable to your printer's configuration (nozzle size, number of nozzles, etc.) and the ink you have selected. The sheet also gives environmental information concerning the storage and use of a particular ink.
Consumption You should be aware that ink consumption for a given period depends on the number of characters printed per object, the number of objects marked during the period, the font used (matrix, bolderization) and the diameter of the nozzle. Additive consumption to a large extent depends on printer service time and ambient temperature, as well as on the print head configuration.
■ Consumables and safety The use of our consumables presupposes some knowledge of the physical and chemical properties associated with them, and familiarity with the safety instructions applicable for storage, handling and use of these products. All of this data is contained on the material safety data sheet, which is available on request from our sales agencies or at our website; www.markem-imaje.com. Read these sheets before attempting to start the application. Note:
The presentation and content of the Material Safety Data Sheets comply with European Directive 91/155/EC (amended) and with international standard ISO 11014-1.
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Consumables ■ These sheets provide full information regarding:
□ Identification of the preparation and the manufacturer, □ Composition/information on ingredients contributing to the hazard, □ Identification of hazards, □ First aid measures, □ Fire-fighting measures, □ Accidental release measures, □ Handling and storage, □ Exposure controls/personal protection, □ Physical and chemical properties, □ Stability and reactivity, □ Toxicological information, □ Ecological information, □ Disposal considerations, □ Transport information, □ Regulatory information, □ Other information. ■ For:
□ Operators, technicians and warehouse personnel, □ Customer's Health & Safety Committee, □ Occupational health officer, □ Fire services, □ Carriers and customs authorities.
■ Consumables: Warranties and liabilities Our consumables have been specially designed for use with Markem-Imaje printers to give optimum results in terms of ease of use and consumption. Use of consumables other than those offered by Markem-Imaje renders the hardware warranty void, and no claims for any deterioration in performance, which could result in production, stoppages or losses will be accepted.
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Révisions ■
2003 2005 2006 2007 2008
User Manual Revisions to this manual
□ Revision index A corresponds to the first edition of this manual. □ The revision index is changed every time the document is revised. Issue date 10/2006 11/2006 06/2008
Document revision index A B C
Software index D90 D90 D90
This document was produced in French. The French version is deemed to be the only official version and shall constitute the authentic document in the event of any dispute. Markem-Imaje reserves the right to change the technical characteristics of its products without prior notice. Reproduction of this document is prohibited, either in full or in part. Photos and drawings are not binding. Edition anglaise
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