Markem Imaje 9028, User Manual

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Page 2: ...onal 14 Presentation of the operator interface 15 Description of the interface 16 Warning lights 20 The screen 21 Navigating in the menus 23 Using the Icons panel 23 Using the menus 25 Navigation help 26 Overview of the menus 28 Description of the main menus 29 Using the printer 31 Starting up the printer 32 Daily start up 32 Star up after a long shut down 33 Shutting down the printer 34 Daily or ...

Page 3: ...s 44 Viewing the programming parameters 47 Exchanging data 49 Connecting the USB key 49 Formatting the USB key 49 Exchanging messages 50 Exchanging fonts 51 Editing a message 53 Selecting a message 54 Selecting a message from the library 54 Creating a message 55 Modifying a message 56 Modifying the message in production 56 Modifying a message 56 Printing a message 57 Make a test print 57 Managing ...

Page 4: ...ters for a postdate 76 Composing and inserting a postdate 78 Using a shift code 79 Setting the parameters of a shift code 79 Inserting a shift code 81 Using the autodating table 82 Setting the parameters of an autodating item 82 Composing and inserting an autodating item 84 Using external variables 85 Using a barcode option 86 Setting the barcode parameters 86 Composing and inserting the barcode 8...

Page 5: ...6 Recording a maintenance operation 127 Exporting the Log File 128 Overriding cover and drain faults 130 Adjusting the jet 130 Preliminary operation 130 Adjusting the break off point setting 131 Draining Cleaning the printer 133 Draining the printer 133 Cleaning the printer 134 Replacing filters 135 Replacing the air inlet filter 135 Replacing the air outlet filter 137 Replacing the pressurization...

Page 6: ...rinter 154 While the printer is operating 155 Technical Specifications 159 Physical description 160 Different functions 160 Power sources 160 Protection indices 160 Limits of use 161 Installation conditions 161 Storage temperature 161 Characteristics 162 List of fonts 163 List of algorithms 166 Overall dimensions 167 External connections 169 Location of sockets and external accessory connections 1...

Page 7: ...Contents A46980 AB doc 6 176 ...

Page 8: ...A46980 AB doc 7 176 Général ...

Page 9: ...out notice The content of this document must not be copied in full or in part without the permission of Markem Imaje The consumables warranty and civil liability Our consumables have been specially designed to function with Markem Imaje printers and to give the best results in terms of ease of use and consumption The use of consumables other than those offered by Markem Imaje will lead to the hard...

Page 10: ...A46980 AB doc 9 176 Presentation of the printer ...

Page 11: ...dtitive cartridge 12 M12 connector RS 232 outlet 4 Ink cartridge 13 M12 connector photo detector outlet black 5 Operator interface 14 Mains connector 6 Air filter cover 15 Umbilical 3 meters 7 Identification label 16 Print head 8 Consumables access door 17 Head pressurization kit option 9 M12 connector alarm warning light yellow optional 18 Umbilical outlet ...

Page 12: ...rint module comprises the umbilical and the print head The type G single jet head standard characters 2 8 pts mm can be used to print from 1 to 4 lines of characters depending on the fonts used The conduit is available in a 3 meter length 1 Head head 2 Umbilical outlet ...

Page 13: ...and closed as shown in the figure below Opening and closing the head cover Head with covers removed 1 Head cover 2 Protective cover 3 Modulation assembly 4 Umbilical 5 Back cover 6 Gasket 7 Charge electrode 8 Detection electrode 9 Drain gutter 10 Drain header 11 Deflection plates ...

Page 14: ...y in the head which guarantees the proper operation of the printer and optimum print quality A filter kit 2 1 and 2 2 is also used to filter the ambient air for the cooling of the machine see in the Maintenance section the replacement of the air filter kit This kit is to be replaced annually if the printer is in daily use reference to the spare parts catalog 1 Head pressurization kit option 2 1 Ai...

Page 15: ...The positive air pump kit optional The positive air pump kit performs the same function as the head pressurization kit It is used when it is not possible to connect to a compressed air network 1 Positive air pump kit reference in Spare parts catalog 1 ...

Page 16: ...A46980 AB doc 15 176 Presentation of the operator interface ...

Page 17: ...Presentation of the operator interface A46980 AB doc 16 176 Description of the interface user navigation function and editing ...

Page 18: ...hoice menu and save the operations in progress This key is used to return to the previous menu go to the icons panel and back from the main menu abandon the entering of a value or exit the parameters modification without taking into account the modified values In Message Editing this key is used to insert tabulations and move from character mode to bit mode and back This key is also used to make s...

Page 19: ...verwrite mode In insertion mode it is the item on the right of the cursor that is deleted This key is used to validate a choice menu and save the operations in progress This key is used for choosing between upper case and lower case in the Latin alphabet In upper case a pictogram appears at the bottom right of the screen This key is used to in message editing return to the start of the message fro...

Page 20: ...multaneously with a key with several characters allows for inserting the purple character on the top into the message Example ķ These keys allow for adjusting the contrast of the display space bar This key is for inserting an empty space in the font chosen in Message editing mode This key is also used to make selections deselections or choices in the various dialog boxes you encounter while using ...

Page 21: ...hese keys simultaneously allows for moving a page at a time towards the start of the message library list Warning lights This green warning light is lit when the printer is switched on This warning light lets you know the jet status flashing green warning light jet switched on not ready or faulty steady green warning light jet ready for printing orange warning light jet printing blank warning ligh...

Page 22: ... pixel graphic WYSIWYG screen It is made up of various zones Main menus 1 Functions or commands 2 Sub menu 3 Ink circuit status 4 Menu name 5 Message heading 6 Message number 7 Title zone 8 Editing zone 9 Description zone 10 Help zone Icons panel 1 Date 2 Hour 3 Icon display zone 8 5 6 4 3 2 1 7 9 10 1 2 3 ...

Page 23: ...s permanently in view A functions or commands box appears under each sub menu when it is validated The choice and validation of a function or command is then possible and the box disappears from the screen leaving the work zone NOTE The sub menus and functions cannot be accessed when they appear in dotted lines The sub menu and function selected appear in white on a blue background Description zon...

Page 24: ...an icon An icon is activated by either pressing the function key F corresponding to the number next to the icon Example the icon is activated by pressing the key F4 positioning it above with the navigation arrows then validating it with the key The icons F6 and F7 can take on a different appearance depending on the status of the machine for an alarm or a consumable fault flashing icon change in ap...

Page 25: ...uction Viewing and initialization of the counters This is a short cut to the function Production Message Display init counters Ink cartridge level indicator and ink reference display The icon s appearance changes according to the level 6 statuses Make up cartridge level indicator and make up reference display The icon s appearance changes according to the level 6 statuses Access the maintenance fu...

Page 26: ... the menus The main menu is the top level of the tree It is broken down into four main menus Production Message editing Printer preparation Symbol editing It can be accessed by pressing the key in the icons panel Pressing this key again returns you to the icons panel ...

Page 27: ... the operator interface A46980 AB doc 26 176 Navigation help Moving from the icons panel to the menu Navigating in the menus To choose To exit Navigating in the sub menus To choose To exit Icons panel Choice of menus ...

Page 28: ...r interface A46980 AB doc 27 176 Modifying a field To choose To exit To modify Where a box has to be checked pressing the key changes the status of the box Navigating in the functions To choose To exit Choice of sub menus X 2 or ...

Page 29: ...ymbols Hour Counter Save Bolderization Date Postdate Save as Tabulation Autodating table Load printer Barcode Postdate Delete PinYin selection Shift code Close External Printer preparation Initialization Options Access codes Message Machine options Printer Totalizer USB transfer Algorithms Jet alignment Symbol editing Symbol Size New Symbol size Open Save Save as Delete Close Fn These functions pr...

Page 30: ...ssage management functions Font contains all the functions for specifying the shape and type of characters Variables allows for inserting variable items in your message Parameters allows for programming the parameters of the variables as well as the parameters of the message that adapts the printer at the installation to the production location Printer preparation This menu contains all the functi...

Page 31: ...ands needed for creating and modifying symbols logos and drawings Symbol provides access to the symbol management functions Size provides access to the symbols size modification function NOTE Access to some menus can be protected with an access code For more details see the chapter on Initializing Configuring the printer ...

Page 32: ...A46980 AB doc 31 176 Using the printer ...

Page 33: ...ed via the menus The icon desktop appears on the printer To start up press the key or select the command Production Printer Start up printer The printer starts after confirmation Wait about 2 min 30 s The start up sequence is displayed at the top left of the screen n 7 When the machine is ready the jet light is lit steadily ON appears at the top left of the screen To access the main menu press ...

Page 34: ... command Printer preparation initialization Printer Miscellaneous Auto Start Star up after a long shut down If the printer has been shut down for more than three weeks 1 Remove the front cover from the head and then the rubber protector 2 Replace an ink cartridge and make up cartridge 3 Connect to the mains supply 4 After pressing the key the printer starts up ...

Page 35: ...eft of the screen n 4 The printer shuts off after 2 min OFF appears at the top left of the screen The printer is still on the ink circuit is off but all programming operations can be accessed via the menus 3 Disconnect the mains connector if necessary ATTENTION For daily use and or in harsh environmental conditions high ambient temperature flush the head regularly see chapter Servicing Cleaning th...

Page 36: ...key The shut down sequence is displayed at the top left of the screen n 4 The printer shuts off after 2 min OFF appears at the top left of the screen 3 Disconnect the mains connector 4 Position the head on its maintenance support 5 Clean the head see Servicing section 6 Carry out the head protection operation see Servicing section ...

Page 37: ...he Chapter on Draining Cleaning the printer in the Maintenance section 3 Press the key 4 Wait for the printer to shut down and then switch it off by unplugging the mains supply plug 5 Remove the ink and make up cartridges 6 Clean the head see Servicing section 7 Carry out the head protection operation see Maintenance section Protecting the head ATTENTION During a long term shut down carry out full...

Page 38: ...electing this function starts the jets During start up the light flashes green When the jets are ready it is lit steadily REMINDER When the printer starts up the jets start up automatically Stopping the jet s Production Printer Jet stop Jet stop Production Maint Jet maintenance Jet stop Selecting this function stops the jets Once the jets are stopped the light goes out ...

Page 39: ...r language for the Operator Interface Initializing the date and hour Printer preparation Initialization Printer Date hour This dialog box allows for setting the printer date and time Mode the mode displays the time AM PM or 24 Shift the date change hour common to all the postdates can be shifted by 23 H 59 min The shift also applies to the Day of the year field of the Message editing Variables Dat...

Page 40: ...ialization Message Hijri calendar Year Press key then enter the Hijri year Press the key to access the parameters screen Using the navigation arrows and the key enter the date values for each month of the year n and n 1 then validate ATTENTION The current date must be between date 01 of the year and date 12 of the year 1 ...

Page 41: ...ink used The type of ink is then displayed ATTENTION Do not change these settings as the proper functioning of the printer might be disrupted Use only Markem Imaje ink cartridges Autocalibration Printer preparation Initialization Printer Autocalibration As the printer can operate with different inks in different positions or places it is necessary to enter certain parameters ink difference in head...

Page 42: ...he printer and positive if the head is higher ATTENTION Consider changing the value of the head level if necessary if the head is moved from its operating position for a long period Head object distance Printer preparation Initialization Message miscellaneous Head obj distance The head object distance d is10 or 30 mm This distance depends on the maximum print speed algorithms You can consult the l...

Page 43: ...inter preparation Initialization Printer Communication This dialog box allows for configuring the parameters of the serial communication link Format 8 w o parity 1 stop 8 w o parity 2 stops or 8 even parity 1 stop Speed 150 300 600 1200 1800 2400 3600 4800 7200 9600 19200 38400 bauds ...

Page 44: ...ress the key to enter the Access codes field Enter a code of 1 to 3 characters Then validate Check the menus you wish to protect To delete a code enter three spaces in place of the code If no code is entered the menus in this window appear in dotted outlines When a code is entered the Preparation menu is checked automatically by the printer and appears in dotted outlines ...

Page 45: ... parameters in real time Ink Circuit Status indicates whether or not the ink circuit is in service Jet Status indicates whether or not the jet is in service to print RefP indicates the set pressure of the ink circuit AccP indicates the actual pressure of the ink circuit T C indicates the printer s operating temperature Jet speed indicates the speed of jet If everything is functioning correctly the...

Page 46: ...t each of the icons can show 6 different states depending on the cartridge status Ink cartridge example 100 75 50 25 Low Alarm Cartridge empty Alarm Activating the icons allows for viewing a more accurate ink or make up level remaining in the cartridge the references of the ink or make up used When a low level or empty cartridge alarm appears the corresponding icon flashes ...

Page 47: ...is command allows for viewing a counter which shows the total number of prints made by the printer since it was first started It increments one unit each time a message is printed whatever set off is used Once the final value 999999999 has been reached it automatically returns to 0 It cannot be re set to 0 ...

Page 48: ...ble algorithms Print preparation Initialization Algorithms This dialog box shows a list of the different algorithms available together with their characteristics No algorithm number Pts font height in number of drops Spd Maximum print speed Dist head object distance mm Name algorithm name The figure at the top right of the screen shows the page number displayed by the list ...

Page 49: ...eparation Options Machine options This dialog box shows the printer s hardware configuration and main software operations NOTE The number of messages or logos indicated is the maximum value The actual number is variable and depends on the size in bytes of the messages or logos ...

Page 50: ... open the door on the printer The reader is located on the left above the cartridge holder 1 To guarantee better data transfer use a Markem Imaje USB key reference in the spare parts catalog Formatting the USB key Printer preparation Initialization USB transfer Format USB This function allows after confirmation for wiping and formatting the key ATTENTION All the data on the key will be erased ...

Page 51: ...ctory maximum of 8 characters then press enter ATTENTION Do not disconnect the USB key during data transfer Check the space available on the USB key before use Loading messages Printer preparation Initialization USB transfer Msg USB Printer This function allows for copying a message library from a USB key to the printer Select the library directory to be copied and then press enter ATTENTION The p...

Page 52: ...re fonts together with the associated algorithms Loading an S7S file overwrites and replaces the fonts in the machine These files are produced by Graphic Center font editors Backing up fonts customer fonts Printer preparation Initialization USB transfer Font Printer USB This function backs up the printer fonts to a USB key The customer fonts are saved to a directory then transferred Enter the name...

Page 53: ...Using the printer A46980 AB doc 52 176 ...

Page 54: ...A46980 AB doc 53 176 Editing a message ...

Page 55: ...e different keys for moving around in the library Using the Name Number selection mode a message can be looked for using only a few contiguous letters The printer then displays a list based on these characters sorted into alphanumeric order Using the Number Name selection mode you can go into the library or choose a message by entering a three figure number in choice Using the navigation arrows an...

Page 56: ...the work zone on the lowest line of your message The sub menus Font Variables Parameters can now be accessed Set the parameters and compose your message using all the functions in the Message Editing menu Once the message is created to be able to print it it should be saved and closed For more details see Chapter Managing the message A full example for creating a message is given in Chapter Exampl...

Page 57: ...the menu Message editing and the cursor appears in the message You can use all the functions in the Message editing menu to make modifications Once the message is saved it is available for printing Modifying a message Message editing Message Open This command allows for modifying a message from the library once it has been selected REMINDER For any modification to be taken into account it must be ...

Page 58: ...om the photocell TOP1 input or the Tacho Tacho input triggers message printing The light is orange during printing Make a test print Pressing the key or selecting the function Production Printer Manual print allows for setting off a test print in Object set off printing until Repetitive set off is pressed again NOTE For further detail on the Set Off and Speed measurement parameters see the chapter...

Page 59: ...tarting message with Open Modify this message Choose Save as A dialog box appears with the name of the message Give a new name to the modified message Latin alphabet mode only The new message title and number appears in the top right of the screen RESULT the old message is still in the printer s memory as is the newly created one NOTE The number chosen is the first available in library content chr...

Page 60: ... in this particular case if you close it without saving it will be lost This command allows for carrying out test printing while editing the message but in no case replaces the Select message function Deleting a message Message Editing Message Delete This command allows you to delete a message from your printer s memory ATTENTION The deletion of a message cannot be reversed Select the message to b...

Page 61: ...site appears in this dialog box It allows for configuring the print characteristics specific to the message Activating the icon allows for modifying the parameters of the in production message Once the modification is saved the modified message is available for printing Typical production line installation 1 Head head 2 Umbilical 3 Encoder tachometer 4 Encoder cable 5 Detector 6 Detector cable 7 P...

Page 62: ... a speed detector also called a tacho or encoder which provides the speed information of the product in the printer In this case you also have to specify the following field Tacho division Tacho division If the Tacho field is selected from the Speed measurement function the Tacho division field has to be specified You enter a number to obtain the character width you want for printing Setting the T...

Page 63: ...uration of your production line Tacho step µm Tacho perimeter mm x 1000 Tacho resolution Number of Tacho steps for 1 mm 1000 Tacho step mm Tacho Division Number of Tacho steps for 1 mm x 2 Theoretical horizontal resolution Actual horizontal resolution points mm Number of Tacho for 1 mm x 2 Tacho division rounted to 00 Object speed In the case of a product run at a constant speed you enter the spee...

Page 64: ...count by the printer Printer preparation Initialization Message Miscellaneous Dtop active edge Rising or Falling Choose whether the Dtop signal is active on the rising or falling edge Repetitive This mode corresponds to continuous printing while the object detector is activated Multitop This mode corresponds to continuous printing of a number of specified messages for a top object The parameters f...

Page 65: ...go 1 to 4 These fields allow for entering 4 algorithm numbers that will be used by default You can consult the list of algorithms in the Technical specifications section Hijri calendar This field activates the Hijri calendar For more details see Chapter Initializing Configuring the printer in this section Default message parameters The default message parameters common to all messages are configur...

Page 66: ...ters for Cyrillic Arabic Hebrew and the languages that use the Latin alphabet For the other languages Thai Korean etc they correspond to characters selected in the function Message editing Font select Symbols To find out all the fonts available in your printer consult the Technical specifications section ATTENTION Characters of a width greater than 80 bits cannot be displayed in the viewing window...

Page 67: ...t from the standard space of the font used In general the space has the same width as a normal character with this command you can determine its width 1 to 255 points Tabulation is inserted in bit editing mode Choosing the editing mode In Message editing changing from bit mode to character mode and back is done by pressing the key In bit mode a pictogram appears at the bottom right ...

Page 68: ...time and pressing the key allows for deleting them Each time the key is pressed the cursor is shifted one point towards the top of the message and one point down using the key The lines of the message do not therefore have a set position as the following example demonstrates P O S I T I O N I N G O F L I N E S P O I N T B Y P O I N T The bit mode cannot be used with rapid multi line algorithms In ...

Page 69: ... want to stand out in the message without changing their height You are offered a dialog box in which you program the bolderization coefficient needed between 1 and 9 9 being the thickest print by default this coefficient is on 1 Then all the symbols chosen are written on the screen with the programmed bolderization what you see on the screen is what you get printed ...

Page 70: ...s date and hour are set in principle when the printer is installed For more details see Chapter Initializing Configuring the printer Configuring other autodating parameters Printer preparation Initialization Message Miscellaneous Month language 1 and 2 allows for choosing the print language of the Month of the year letter for the date and postdate 1 In this way you can print this month in two diff...

Page 71: ... This menu allows you to insert the calendar items in your message A dialog box offers to compose your Date variable using the following items The Entry line displays the date items as they are programmed Once the date is composed pressing the key inserts it in the message where the cursor is positioned ...

Page 72: ...ur message A dialog box offers to compose your autodating variable using the Hours Minutes Seconds and Separators fields in any order you wish The Mode field displays AM PM or a blank in 24 mode The Entry line displays the hour items as they are programmed Once the hour is composed pressing the key inserts it in the message where the cursor is positioned ...

Page 73: ...wed then reset to its starting value You can insert up to 2 different counters per message Setting the parameters of a counter Message editing Parameters Counter The dialog box allows you to select a counter After making this choice you can access the counter parameters to modify them if need be Counter Indicates the number of the counter selected ...

Page 74: ...numeration digit Example For the values First digit 4 and Last digit J the counter s starting value will be 444444444 final value JJJJJJJJJ and the base 16 First digit This field is valid if the other line is selected from the Base field Enter the first numbering digit Last digit This field is valid if the other line is selected from the Base field Enter the last numbering digit Starting value Thi...

Page 75: ...tive mode the counter is reset to its starting value with each new piece of information in the Dtop object input Raz AUTO Return to the counter s starting value when the message is no longer active The counter keeps the last value printed when the message is no longer active The initial value can be returned to using the Operator Interface Default parameters The default parameters common to all me...

Page 76: ...nters This command allows you to view the value of the counters and reset them to their starting values as needed Select the counter number from the groups offered then validate When the counter value is displayed you can insert its starting value by checking the corresponding box using the key then validate ...

Page 77: ...stly it is inserted in the message You can insert up to 6 different postdates per message Setting the parameters for a postdate Message editing Parameters Postdate For each postdate the dialog box allows you to enter the value of Period from 0 to 9999 Unit day week or month The hour the date is changed common to all postdates can be modified in Printer preparation Initialization Printer Date Hour ...

Page 78: ... 1000 0 01 01 14 The value of the modulo must not exceed the value of the period This parameter is used for postdates greater than 365 days it only affects the PostDay year programmab of postdate1 or the PostDay programmable for postdates 2 to 6 The value of the Modulo can only be modified in Printer preparation Initialization Message Postdate Its default value is 365 for postdate 1 and 1000 for p...

Page 79: ...ate items in your message A dialog box allows you to compose your Postdate variable using the following items Postdate 1 The figure indicates the postdate number Example D1 signifies PostDay month of Postdate 1 Postdate 2 to 6 Once the postdate is composed pressing the key allows for inserting it in the message at the point the cursor is positioned ...

Page 80: ...t up to 3 shift codes of different types per message Setting the parameters of a shift code Printer preparation Initialization Message Shift code This function is for entering the shift code parameter values common to all messages This value is not adjustable for each message Select a type of shift code from the 3 offered then validate Shift code 1 This allows for printing information on cycled ti...

Page 81: ...mation on cycled times over a period greater than one day Shift code 3 This allows for programming the starting time in AM PM or 24 mode and the interval for each day of the week A copying function allows for allocating the parameters programmed for a day to all the days in the week ...

Page 82: ...s Letter I O The letters I and O will not be used for composing the shift code Once your choice is validated a character alphabetic or numerical appears in your message at the point your cursor is positioned Shift codes 2 and 3 The characters used for printing shift codes 2 and 3 are entered in the autodating table in the function Printer preparation Initialization Message Autodating table See the...

Page 83: ...autodating item its parameters must first be set and then it is inserted in the message Setting the parameters of an autodating item Printer preparation Initialization Message Autodating table This function allows for coding the time and date information in the form of a code of 1 to 3 alphanumeric characters NOTE In this autodating table you can also encode shift codes 2 and 3 ...

Page 84: ...e 000 Ctrl R copy allows for allocating the value of a field to all the other fields in a table To do this after entering the value of a field press the keys NOTE The functions for viewing and editing autodating tables are separate When you select a table you can view the values of the different fields using the navigation arrows keys To modify these values use the key If the size of the fields in...

Page 85: ...diting Variables Autodating table This menu allows you to insert the coded autodating items in your message A dialog box allows you to compose your Autodating table variable using the following items Pressing the key allows for inserting it in the message at the point the cursor is positioned ...

Page 86: ...n to be sent by RS232 V24 external link inside a message example weight from scales or information from a computer from a bar code reader If no information is sent these reserved locations will be represented in print by a symbol chosen which is visible on the screen The dialog box allows you to specify the number of locations to be reserved and the symbol to display ...

Page 87: ...red by default To access choosing the type and parameters select a code that has not already been inserted in the message then validate Change the parameters if necessary using the navigation arrows and the key For each type of code a specific dialog box is offered to you thus limiting access to the modifiable parameters The other parameters appear with a dotted outline Type Industrial 2 5 interle...

Page 88: ...eight Barcode Between 5 and 28 points limited by the height of the fonts present Datamatrix Code 9 11 16 or 24 points Choice from heights available If the height is not even the height line is empty Bolderization Barcodes Allows for changing the thickness of the bars Distribution codes from 1 to 9 bit Industrial codes default value of 1 Datamatrix Code Size of the cells 1 or 2 If the value 2 is se...

Page 89: ... Inverse print Allows for highlighted printing yes or no Except Datamatrix Check digit Can be present or not If it is the printer itself adds the check digit at the end of the barcode only for industrial codes Optimization Allows for the automatic choice of codes by the machine to have a barcode size as condensed as possible Only for code 128 Default parameters The default parameters common to all...

Page 90: ...or letters can be entered directly The variable items are inserted as in the message The dialog boxes are the same External comp allows for reserving locations for variable characters within a code that will be sent by RS232 V24 external link Once the code is composed pressing the key allows for inserting it in the message at the position that the cursor is in NOTE If the cursor is placed in front...

Page 91: ...er of characters entered must be odd 2 If you want to enter the shift code in your 2 5 interleaved barcode only human readable text is possible 3 If you want to enter date and or postdate items in your 2 5 interleaved barcode only human readable text of the month is possible Code 39 Allows for transcribing alphabetic characters figures and the following symbol space into barcode These characters m...

Page 92: ... Modifying these three parameters gives you a great number of options for positioning your barcodes in the message EAN 13 EAN 8 UPCA UPCE Allows for transcribing digital characters in barcode only These characters may be variable counter date etc 13 characters for EAN 13 8 characters for EAN 8 13 characters for UPCA the first figure is always equal to 0 8 characters for UPCE the first figure is al...

Page 93: ...ters characters are entered two at a time Characters to comprises the command characters NUL SOH etc and special characters FNC1 SHIFT AI etc The content of the dialog box depends on the choice of Mode 128 These characters may be variable counter date etc Two AI characters identifiers if they include a data field of any length allowing for showing it in cleartext in parentheses without the parenth...

Page 94: ... The first two characters are between parentheses The dialog box is the same as that of EAN 128 code 128 HIBC LIC The basic data must be symbolized either in Code 128 or Code 39 If code 128 is chosen the character FNC1 is not used If code 39 is used the wide narrow ratio should be 3 1 and the inter character space must be equal to the thickness of the narrowest item ...

Page 95: ...he code points 9 11 16 24 16 24 Size of the matrix 8 x 18 8 x 32 10 x 10 16 x 48 24 x 24 8 x 18 8 x 26 12 x 36 Number of encoded digital characters 10 20 6 98 72 10 20 44 Number of encoded alphanumeric characters 6 13 3 72 52 6 11 31 Number of encoded 8 bit ASCII characters 3 8 1 47 34 3 13 20 The dialog box is the same as that for the barcode 2 5 interleaved ATTENTION The message resolution will ...

Page 96: ...l the symbols or characters of the font previously selected in the function Message editing Font Select font Some fonts cannot appear completely using the right and left arrow keys will allow for viewing the whole of the characters A window is available under the font in which to compose symbols This composition is then positioned in the message where the cursor is located This function is very pr...

Page 97: ...height to the symbols 5 to 24 points max depending on the algorithms present in the machine Give a width to the symbols 1 to 127 points Create a symbol Draw the symbol Save the symbol Close the font The font is saved NOTE It is advisable not to use the first symbol number in the font 001 This is reserved for the space symbol Creating a new symbol Call up the font using its name or number Give a nu...

Page 98: ...for the font from 201 to 255 a number for symbol from 001 to 224 REMINDER A font is a set of symbols of the same size A second dialog box asks you to specify the single size for the font symbols height from 5 to 24 points max depending on the algorithms present in the machine width from 1 to 127 points ATTENTION The height of a symbol is specified when it is created To print it there must be an Ma...

Page 99: ...ber and size the printer offers you the following screen Number of existing symbols in the font Symbol number Font number Font name Coordinates of the cursor in the grid Draw mode point by point line zone Change using key Color of point black white Change using or key Highlight key Zoom and or and keys simultaneously ...

Page 100: ...lows for moving the cursor in the drawing grid in the direction of the arrows or Allows for changing the color of the point where the cursor is located In mode line or Allows for choosing the color of the line white or black Allows for drawing lines in the direction of the arrows ...

Page 101: ...ively pressing 2 keys allows for specifying a zone NOTE The navigation arrows can also be used instead of the keys Other keys other functions Viewing the symbol in full size key The symbol is displayed on the screen in a window at the top right Home Function key to position the cursor at the bottom left of the screen ...

Page 102: ...ou to save a modified version of an existing symbol without losing the original These commands can only be accessed after the commands New or Open Closing a font Symbol editing Symbol Close The Close command allows you to exit a font in which you have just created or modified a symbol When you use Close the content of the font in which you have been working is saved Deleting a symbol or font Symbo...

Page 103: ...you or display a cursor using the key and enter the title of the font you are looking for then validate Enter the symbol number then validate the following screen will appear This screen allows for viewing and selecting an existing font s symbol for modifying the drawing size or number format symbol format height width num symbol number in the symbols font number in the font ref symbol reference i...

Page 104: ... editor is accessed by selecting a PY01_XX type font in the function Message editing Font Select font The function Message editing Font Select PinYin is then active Its selection allows access to this dialog box Using Latin characters enter the pronunciation of a simplified Chinese character phonetically in the phoneme zone The ideograms are displayed by 8 in the list zone Entry is incremental for...

Page 105: ...eys to allows for selecting the ideogram concerned It then appears in the composition zone Pressing the keys deletes the last ideogram combining deletes the whole zone Once the composition is completed pressing the key allows for inserting the ideograms into the message at the location of the cursor ...

Page 106: ... 14 Font 7 pts Bolderization 2 Font 16 pts Postdate DIRECTIONS FOR PROCESSING THE ABOVE EXAMPLE WHAT YOU NEED TO USE All the functions needed for creating a message are in the Message editing menu Choose the Message editing menu key then key Message only can be accessed at this level key to validate the sub menu Message ...

Page 107: ... do so press key Give the title FRANCE then validate with the key The cursor appears at the bottom left The Font Variables and Parameters commands can then be accessed The cursor can be used using the keys The character style that appears on the screen is the same as it will be printed WYSIWYG The font used here is a default font it is named in the help zone at the bottom of the screen Press key t...

Page 108: ...ction is in the sub menu Font Any character or symbol in any font can be bolderized Select Bolderization with X 2 then press the key The bolderization is a figure between 1 and 9 The bigger this figure is the thicker the printed character Type in 2 then validate with key What you see on the screen is what will be printed Type in 042 ...

Page 109: ...le to enter their parameters first before inserting them in the message Press key X 2 to select the Postdate line then press the key For the 9030 printer select one postdate from 6 then press the key In general pressing the key or key space the cursor allows for selecting or inserting parameters Press the key enter the items forming the postdate then press the key ...

Page 110: ...y The different fonts available in the machine appear in a dialog box Once a font is selected a preview character is displayed on the screen ATTENTION The bolderization stays on 2 It must be changed to 1 Choose Latin Industrial font 16 then press the key If you move the cursor in a zone that has already been programmed it takes on the size of the characters shown in this zone The cursor is the siz...

Page 111: ...ith the navigation arrows then the choice is made with the key Pressing the key saves the new selections and closes the dialog box key to validate PostDay month key then key to view the separators All the autodating variables are on the same model with the Entry line Choose the separator key then key until composition complete D1 M1 Y1 Press the key to insert the postdate in the message ...

Page 112: ...print parameters must correspond to the printer installation in the production site and keys then press the key Press the key The default values of these parameters are the values inserted in the Printer preparation menu when the printer was installed Follow the instructions at the bottom of the screen to adjust the parameter values ...

Page 113: ...sing the key on the operator interface for example This function is used when adjusting the message parameters and the form of the message key Press the key to close the message Follow the instructions on the screen to save the message and close it The message FRANCE N 006 is in the memory and you can print it at any time when you need to Just select it for printing Press the key to save ...

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Page 115: ...ning the head Special tools Drainage tray Cleaning flask blower or drying kit 1 Stop the jet s by pressing the F8 key then selecting and validating the Jet stop function 2 Position the head on its maintenance support 3 Open the head cover ...

Page 116: ...ur ink or if the printer is used in a harsh environment high temperature dusty surroundings operations 5 6 and 7 are to be carried out Otherwise go directly to operation 8 5 Wet a cleaning tip with cleaning solution 6 Clean the electrodes and the ink jet with the cleaning tip as indicated in the diagram 7 Wash the electrodes and the ink jet with the cleaning solution again ...

Page 117: ...sing the blower or drying kit if this is specified on the ink technical sheet 9 Restart the jet by selecting and validating Jet start 10 Close the head cover and acknowledge the cover fault by pressing key or Replace the head on its operating support ...

Page 118: ...Servicing A46980 AB doc 117 176 Protect the head 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 119: ...duction Maint Jet Maintenance Use the screen instructions to guide you for the three functions 1 The head is on its maintenance support and the cover has been removed Select the function Unblock nozzle If the jet is in the gutter go to Point 3 Otherwise go to Point 2 2 Validate the following function Intro cleaning solution Run the cleaning solution along the cannon for about 20 seconds ...

Page 120: ... the stability control Clean the head 4 Once this phase has been completed restart the jet by validating the function Jet start Visually check the presence of the jet in the gutter Close the head cover and press key to acknowledge the faults NOTE In some cases the three functions can also be used individually ...

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Page 122: ...A46980 AB doc 121 176 Maintenance ...

Page 123: ...y operating hours and number of printouts see page 125 Access to the jet maintenance functions this is a short cut to the function Production Maint Jet maintenance see pages 118 130 View the information on module M6 see page 126 Access the maintenance data see following page Access the maintenance data service record see page 124 Access information on the last 10 minutes of operation Access the la...

Page 124: ...s a short cut to the function Production Maint General Services record an Operation see page 127 Access the printer draining and flushing functions see page 133 Access the ink circuit test mode Fault monitoring override This is a short cut to the function Production Maint Fault override Overview of the Maintenance menu ...

Page 125: ...nance data Consulting the servicing log Production Maint General Services view maint Log All the maintenance operations carried out on the printer can be viewed on this screen Each operation shows the date time operation performed the article code of the part on which the operation was performed and a commentary A counter on the top right of the screen indicates the number of operations If the inf...

Page 126: ...ration name SN indicates the serial number Mes in lib the maximum number of messages in the library The actual number is variable and depends on the size in bytes of the messages Value of the different printer operation counters Total hours indicates the number of hours the printer has been switched on Active hours indicates the number of hours the ink circuit has been operated Total prints indica...

Page 127: ...6 This function allows 3 types of information to be viewed the serial number of the module M6 the date of installation of the module M6 the number of hours for which the module has been in operation and its maximum operating time Replacement of the module see page 140 ...

Page 128: ...nowledging maintenance operations Press the key to open the Operation field Select the field for the operation and confirm Then enter the part s article code in the Code field and any comments in the Comments field Press key to validate The date and time are automatically added and the record then appears in the Latest records area at the bottom of the screen ...

Page 129: ...ve been changed and which are not part of preventive maintenance Other operations The Other field is used to record other maintenance operations if necessary e g adjustments Exporting the Log File Production Maint General Services Export maint log This function can be used to transfer data on all events affecting your printer This transfer is made to a USB key This encrypted file can be sent by e ...

Page 130: ...ile containing these records This file is in HST format The file name format is Lcountry code serial number HST For example LCN16031119 HST Saving the log file 1 Insert the USB key 2 Press the buttons then The file is automatically saved ATTENTION Do not disconnect the USB key during data transfer check the space available on the USB key before use At the end of transfer confirm the backup by sele...

Page 131: ... e they are no longer managed Each time the printer is shut down this function returns to its initial value NOTE This function should only be used for maintenance operations and in an emergency Adjusting the jet Preliminary operation Production Maint Jet maintenance Adjust jet Adjust jet By validating this function you will switch on the jet and the faults linked to the jet are no longer managed Y...

Page 132: ...posite the charging electrode stroboscopic LED with the aid of the shaded eyepiece see Figure 1 Initialize the operation by turning the adjustment screw anticlockwise until stopped The jet is now continuous Gently turn the adjustment screw clockwise until the jet break off appears in the center of the charging electrode The break off is correct when 3 full drops are obtained from the base of the e...

Page 133: ...adjustment handle the adjustment screw with care to avoid damaging it Final operations 5 Close the head cover Acknowledge any fault s by pressing the key 6 Perform print tests and if necessary adjust again NOTE When using specific inks a special break off point adjustment may be required Contact your Markem Imaje distributor or dealer Bad Avoid Good Figure 2 ...

Page 134: ... the printer Draining the printer Production Maint Maintenance Drain If you select this function you will completely empty the ink from printer This drainage is connected with some particular maintenance operations Follow the instructions on the screen ...

Page 135: ... After flushing a machine can be put into storage for several months Follow the instructions on the screen Production Maint maintenance Clean ink circuit The machine is on ready to print VALIDATE NO YES Position the head on its maintenance support Insert empty cartridge VALIDATE 1 7 Insert a depressurized cartridge in place of the ink cartridge Running Follow any instructions that may appear on th...

Page 136: ... maintenance log these operations must be saved in the General services function For more details consult the chapter on Managing maintenance The air inlet and outlet filters must be changed annually if the printer is in daily use Replacing the air inlet filter Procedure 1 2 3 ...

Page 137: ...Maintenance A46980 AB doc 136 176 4 Remove the used foam Insert the new foam ensuring that it is correctly positioned 5 Refit the plastic cover 6 Connect the printer to the mains supply and restart it ...

Page 138: ...Maintenance A46980 AB doc 137 176 Replacing the air outlet filter Procedure 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 139: ...Maintenance A46980 AB doc 138 176 5 6 Insert the new foam ensuring that it is correctly positioned in its seating Reassemble in the inverse order of disassembly ...

Page 140: ...e from the main supply 2 Disconnect the air inlet or close the valve 3 Unscrew the air filter tank from the air treatment unit and pull it downwards 4 Unscrew the filter 5 Clean the grid 6 Replace the filter and the seal 7 Reassemble Air treatment unit 1 Seal 2 Grid 3 Filtering cartridge 4 Filter care 5 Tank 2 1 3 4 5 ...

Page 141: ...eplacement of the module M6 The module M6 must be replaced every 6000 hours Procedure 1 2 3 Remove the additive cartridge and confirm 4 After about 45 s the display will indicate Over M6 replacement Follow the instructions on the screen ...

Page 142: ...Maintenance A46980 AB doc 141 176 5 Remove the ink cartridge 8 6 9 7 10 ...

Page 143: ...76 11 12 13 Put the used module M6 in its original box with the protective foam wedges As waste the module M6 must be dealt with in accordance with the local regulations regarding waste management and the transport of dangerous goods ...

Page 144: ...Maintenance A46980 AB doc 143 176 Inserting the new module M6 1 4 2 5 3 6 ...

Page 145: ...Maintenance A46980 AB doc 144 176 7 8 9 ...

Page 146: ... holding the key down you can rapidly cycle each electrovalve open closed Clean the recovery pump the pressure solenoid valves and the ink pump Production Maint Maintenance Clean recup pump Production Maint Maintenance Pressure valve cleaning Production Maint Maintenance Ink pump cleaning With this operation these components can be cleaned automatically It is recommended to start these operations ...

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Page 148: ...A46980 AB doc 147 176 Alarms and faults ...

Page 149: ... straight to the menu Production Status The faults or alarms are clearly displayed in a dialogue box Line 1 indicates whether it is a fault or an alarm its number e g 84 and the number of faults or alarms detected in the printer ex 01 01 If there are several faults or alarms use the keys to scroll up or down Line 2 displays the name of the fault or alarm Line 3 displays a recommendation to help co...

Page 150: ...ing this function a list of the last thirty printer faults and alarms appears in a dialogue box in the order they occurred If the information is spread over several pages use the keys to reach the other pages For each fault or alarm the ten latest printer operating parameter measurements prior to the fault or alarm can be viewed ...

Page 151: ... 27 A Refresh Valve Default Check valve in maint menu 29 F Ink Valve Default Maint Clean Ink Pump 30 F Memory lost Call Markem Imaje service 32 F Incorrect date time composition Check data send or Hijri entry 35 F Cooling fan failure Check fan rotation 40 A Print speed above specifications Adjust encoder div use other Algo 42 A Ink cartridge invalid Check the reference of ink 45 A Additive cartrid...

Page 152: ...heck jet stability and gutter 86 F High Voltage supply failure Call Markem Imaje service 87 F High Voltage insulation failure Clean and dry head carefully 88 F Jetspeed measurement timeout Check break off point adjustment 89 A Ink expiration date reached Change the ink cartridge 90 A Head temperature out of range Temperature range 0 45 C 32 113 F 91 F Internal cabinet T 60 C 140 F Call Markem Imaj...

Page 153: ...lfunction looked for Print module Dirt on the electrodes Ink leakage Cartridge holders and cartridges Leakage Damaged cartridge Expired use by date see cartridge sticker Plugs Bad connection to external accessories Power supply Bad mains power cord connection Bad air connection Air filters Dirty or blocked filters Check the operating parameters Production Status or press key A dialogue box appears...

Page 154: ...s Each malfunction is marked in the table with a number in bold Each of the malfunctions can be resolved using several Remedies Example of a diagnostic Malfunction Actions and remedies 1 Blank screen 1a Check the power supply 1b Check the power cord and its connection Once the malfunction is corrected acknowledge the fault by pressing the or key ...

Page 155: ...r fault lit flashes 2a Perform a self diagnosis by pressing the key on the Operator Interface If a number greater than 01 appears at the top of the screen check other faults using the arrows 3 Data memory 3a Shut down the printer and start up again 3b Contact Markem Imaje Technical Assistance 4 Incorrect data 4a Turn off the printer and start it up again 4b Contact Markem Imaje Technical Assistanc...

Page 156: ...nsert a new depressurized cartridge 6 Head temperature out of range 90 6a The ambient temperature of the location where the printer is installed is too high which leads to the temperature inside the printer rising to above 70 C 158º F Change or cool the installation location 6b Contact Markem Imaje Technical Assistance 7 Console internal T 60 C 140 F 91 7a The internal temperature of the console i...

Page 157: ...he jets is unstable deviated outside gutter or absent If necessary validate the functions Unblock nozzle Intro cleaning solution or Check jet stability 10b If the jet falls properly into the gutter but is not sucked up drain the gutter Gutter drain 10c Check the machine parameters and contact Markem Imaje Technical Assistance 11 Detecting gutter 81 11a Clean and dry the head and cover electrodes R...

Page 158: ...and make up parameters 14c Clean the head electrodes Let the printer correct this incident automatically Ink concentration outside limit 83 14d If the alarm continues fault 83 appears Completely drain the printer 14e Check the ink parameters and contact Markem Imaje Technical Assistance 15 Machine empty More ink 78 15a Change the ink cartridge 15b Check the printer parameters and contact Markem Im...

Page 159: ...ding cover and check there is no obstacle along the jet s trajectory 17b Check the stability of the head support no vibrations 17c Check the head object distance examples 1 and 2 17d Check the centering of the jet in the recovery gutter examples 3 and 4 17e The mechanical and or electronic adjustment of the head is required Contact Markem Imaje Technical Assistance ...

Page 160: ...A46980 AB doc 159 176 Technical Specifications ...

Page 161: ...interface by any system fitted with a V24 RS232C asynchronous serial interface if option RS232 Possible operating modes Automatic start up Automatic adjustment of ink quality Operating characteristics Automatic nozzle unblocking procedure Self diagnosis of the printer status Automatic draining and cleaning procedures Power sources 100 120V 0 5A a c automatic switching 200 240V 0 3A a c automatic s...

Page 162: ...ee inks technical sheets Humidity 0 to 90 without condensation Altitude 2000 m maximum Installation conditions Printer operating position Vertical Maximum head level between head and command console between 1 5 m 2 m with umbilical of 3 m Conduit length 3 m Storage temperature Printer drained and flushed 20 C 60 C Printer with consumable s 5 C 60 C ...

Page 163: ...nters Up to 2 different counters per message option of linking them Inputs Outputs 1 TOP object input 1 tachometer generator input 1 object speed measurement cell input External Alarm Fault outputs Creating symbols Height from 5 to 24 points Width from 1 to 127 points Algorithm Quality 30 mm head object distance for G head Rapid multi line 10 mm for G head Barcodes 2 5 interleaved Code 39 EAN 13 E...

Page 164: ... 12 12 12 224 PINYN 51 py08 PINYIN 12 12 12 224 PINYN 52 py09 PINYIN 12 12 12 224 PINYN 53 py10 PINYIN 12 12 12 224 PINYN 54 py11 PINYIN 12 12 12 224 PINYN 55 py12 PINYIN 12 12 12 224 PINYN 56 py13 PINYIN 12 12 12 224 PINYN 57 py14 PINYIN 12 12 12 224 PINYN 58 py15 PINYIN 12 12 12 224 PINYN 59 py16 PINYIN 12 12 12 224 PINYN 60 py17 PINYIN 12 12 12 224 PINYN 61 py18 PINYIN 12 12 12 224 PINYN 62 py1...

Page 165: ...16 15 224 PINYIN 99 py12 PINYIN 16 16 15 224 PINYIN 100 py13 PINYIN 16 16 15 224 PINYIN 101 py14 PINYIN 16 16 15 224 PINYIN 102 py15 PINYIN 16 16 15 224 PINYIN 103 py16 PINYIN 16 16 15 224 PINYIN 104 py17 PINYIN 16 16 15 224 PINYIN 105 py18 PINYIN 16 16 15 224 PINYIN 106 py19 PINYIN 16 16 15 224 PINYIN 107 py20 PINYIN 16 16 15 224 PINYIN 108 py21 PINYIN 16 16 15 224 PINYIN 109 py22 PINYIN 16 16 15...

Page 166: ...Hebrew 7 07 06 124 Latin alphabet 184 Arabic 24 Ext 24 20 188 185 Japanese 24 Ext 24 50 93 186 Japanese 11 11 27 60 187 Japanese 7 07 19 60 188 Arabic 16 16 12 91 Arabic alphabet 189 Arabic 16 16 12 182 Latin alphabet 190 Korean 11 11 08 189 191 Korean 9 09 07 187 192 Korean 7 07 08 184 193 Chinese 24 24 22 222 194 Chinese 16 16 16 220 195 Chinese 11 11 11 220 198 Arabic 7 07 06 91 Arabic alphabet...

Page 167: ... 10 mm 0 930 043 G10_28_1x24_NF_028_0043 G 24 28 2 8 10 mm 0 797 046 G10_28_1x09_LP_010_0046 G 9 10 2 8 10 mm 2 232 047 G10_28_2X07_NF_015_0047 G 2x7 15 2 8 10 mm 1 488 048 G10_28_2x05_LP_011_0048 G 2x5 11 2 8 10 mm 2 029 050 G10_28_4x07_NF_037_0050 G 4x7 37 2 8 10 mm 0 603 093 G10_28_1x05_LD_012_0093 G 5 12 2 8 10 mm 1 860 094 G10_28_2x05_LD_024_0094 G 2x5 24 2 8 10 mm 0 930 212 G10_28_1x17_LD_04...

Page 168: ...Technical Specifications A46980 AB doc 167 176 Overall dimensions Console ...

Page 169: ...Technical Specifications A46980 AB doc 168 176 Head ...

Page 170: ...A46980 AB doc 169 176 External connections ...

Page 171: ...nction of which is to sequence the printing 3 Connector for alarm warning light yellow The alarm warning light signals a malfunction of the printer that does not prevent printing alarm or fault 4 RS232 connector black Enables communication with a DCE Data Communication Equipment 5 Ethernet connector black Enables communication with a DCE Data Communication Equipment Option NOTE The RS232 and Ether...

Page 172: ...on of optional accessories For more information on these operations contact the Markem Imaje technical assistance or your distributor Procedure 1 2 3 4 Connect the specific connection kit for the accessory to the CPU board see diagram on following page ...

Page 173: ...External connections A46980 AB doc 172 176 Alarm warning light RS232 link Tachometer encoder ...

Page 174: ...ase Machine ready to print Alarm Low consumable alarm Empty consumable alarm Shut down phase Color when active 1 Off Off Off On On On Off ORANGE 2 Off On Off On On On On 3 Off Off Off On On On Off 4 Off Off Off Off Off On Off Mode Standb y Start up phase Machine ready to print Fault 84 Shut down phase RED 1 Off Off Off On Off 2 Off On Off On On 3 Off Off On Off Off Mode Standb y Start up phase Mac...

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Page 176: ...aphs and drawings are not binding in detail This document was originally written in French The French text of this document shall alone be authentic and shall prevail in the event of a dispute Markem Imaje reserves the right to modify the specifications of its products without prior notice Any reproduction even partial of this document is prohibited Translation of the original manual the original ...

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