Dimatix DMP-2800 Series User Manual

Dimatix

Materials

Printer

Dimatix Materials Printer

DMP-2800 Series

User Manual

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WARNING

CAUTION

1.0 About this Manual

Throughout this manual a variety of conventions are used to highlight essential information that is important for the overall safety and understanding of issues in using this product. These include:

1.1 Warnings

This symbol identifies information about procedures, practices or conditions that can result in damage to the product, economic loss, personal injury, or death.

(Dieses Symbol kennzeichnet Hinweise zu Handlungsweisen, Methoden oder Zuständen die zu Schäden am Produkt, wirtschftlichem Verlußt, Personenschäden oder zum Tode führen können.)

1.2 Cautions

This symbol identifies information about practices or circumstances that may lead to damage to the product or other economic loss.

(Dieses Symbol kennzeichnet Hinweise zu Handlungsweisen oder Umstände die zu Schäden am Produkt oder anderen wirtschaftlichen Schäden führen können.)

1.3 ESD Advisory ESD = Electrostatic Sensitive Device (

gefährdetes Bauteil)

This symbol identifies where there may be risk of damage to the product due to Electrostatic Discharge.

(Dieses Symbol kennzeichnet Punkte an denen das Produkt durch elektrostatische Entladung beschädigt werden könnte.)

EGB = elektrostatisch

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1.4 Wheelie Bin Symbol

This symbol identifies parts that should be reclaimed as part of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive.

1.5 Important

This symbol identifies information that is essential to the understanding and correct use of this product.

(Dieses Symbol kennzeichnet, für das Verständnis und den richtigen Umgang mit dem Gerät, wesentliche Hinweise.)

1.6 Notes

Note: Used for emphasizing additional information that aids in the understanding

and use of the product.

2.0 Important Safety Information (Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise)

2.1 Safety

(Sicherheit)

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WARNING

Only qualified, service-trained personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should perform calibration, maintenance, or repair of the product. Only these qualified personnel should remove the covers from the product.

(Kalibrierungen, Wartungen oder Reparaturen am Produkt sollten nur von qualifiziertem Servicepersonal, das sich den bestehenden Gefahren bewusst ist, vorgenommen werden. Nur qualifiziertes Servicepersonal sollte die Abdeckungen am Produkt entfernen.)

For continued protection against fire, replace the line fuses only with fuses of the specified type and rating.

(Ersetzen Sie die Eingangssicherung nur mit Sicherungen des spezifizierten Typs und der spezifizierten Leistung, um einen sicheren Betrieb zu gewährleisten und Bränden vorzubeugen.)

Modification or misuse of the product or components can cause harm to the user and will void any warranty.

(Veränderungen oder Missbrauch des Produkts, oder Veränderungen oder Missbrauch von Komponenten können den Benutzer oder Dritte schädigen und führen zum Garantieverlußt.)

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WARNING

The product must be connected to a protective earth conductor via the three-wire power cable. The power plug shall be inserted only into a grounded outlet. Do not defeat the protective action by using an extension cord without a grounded conductor.

(Das Produkt muß durch den Betrieb mit einem dreiadrigen Stromkabel geerdet werden. Der Stecker darf nur in eine geerdete Steckdose gesteckt werden. Benutzten sie nur dreiadrige Verlängerungskabel mit Erdung.)

For Dimatix Materials Printer (DMP-2800) serial numbers less than 2831-0646-XXXX-XXXXXXXXX: Fluid used in this product must have a fire point greater than 125 °C.

(Beachten sie bei Dimatix Material Druckern (DMP-

2800) mit einer Seriennummer kleiner als 2831-0646XXXX-XXXXXXXXX: Fluide die in diesem Produkt benutzt werden müssen einen Flammpunkt grösser als 125 °C aufweisen.)

Do not overfill the ink cartridge. Its maximum capacity is

1.5 milliliters. (Überfüllen sie die Druckerpatrone nicht. Das maximale

Fassungsvermögen der Druckerpatrone beträgt 1,5 Milliliter.)

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WARNING

Do not operate the product in an explosive atmosphere. Do not operate the product in the presence of inflammable gases or fumes. Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment clearly constitutes a safety hazard.

(Benutzten sie das Gerät nicht in explosiver Atmosphäre. Benutzen sie das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von entflammbaren Gasen oder Dämpfen. Der Einsatz jeglicher elektronischer Geräte in einer solchen Umgebung stellt eine eindeutige Sicherheitsgefährdung dar.)

Care must be used when jetting multiple fluids. It may be possible for reactions to occur in the absorbent pads where multiple and or incompatible fluids may come in contact with each other.

(Vorsicht ist beim Umgang und Druck mehrerer verschiedener Flüssigkeiten geboten. Es ist möglich, dass Reaktionen in den Absorberkissen stattfinden, wenn inkompatible Flüssigkeiten miteinander in Kontakt geraten können.)

The platen can reach temperatures of 60 °C which is hot to the touch. It can melt some materials if placed on it while hot, and it can cause volatile materials to evaporate faster if placed on the platen when hot.

(Die Substratplatte kann Temperaturen von bis zu 60 °C erreichen. Dies ist zu heiss, um sie gefahrlos zu berühren. Diese Temperatur kann Materialien zum schmelzen bringen, wenn diese auf die Platte gestellt werden. Ausserdem verdampfen flüchtige Materialien schneller wenn sie auf die heisse Platte gestellt werden.)

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IMPORTANT

The cartridge can reach temperatures of 70 °C which is hot to the touch, and it can cause volatile materials to boil off faster. Care must be taken that the cartridge settings are appropriate when installing a cartridge with volatile fluids.

(Das Cartridge kann Temperaturen von bis zu 70 °C erreichen. Dies ist zu heiss, um es zu berühren. Ausserdem verdampfen flüchtige Materialien schneller wenn sie das heisse Cartridge berühren. Die Cartridge Einstellungen müssen sehr sorgfältig gewählt werden, wenn mit leicht flüchtigen Materialien im Cartridge gearbeitet wird.)

2.2 Important (Wichtig)

All moving parts are interlocked to the printer lid. The machine will stop if the lid is lifted during operation.

(Alle beweglichen Teile sind mit der Drucker-Klappe gekoppelt. Die Maschine bleibt stehen wenn die Klappe im Betrieb geöffnet wird.)

Replaceable pads capture and hold virtually all ink jetted into them. In many cases this may then be considered “solid waste” rather than “liquid waste.” Please dispose of properly.

(Die austauschbaren Absorberkissen können fast alle Tinten aufnehmen. In vielen Fällen gilt dies ehr als „Fester Abfall“ und nicht als „Flüssiger Abfall“, bitte entsorgen sie diesen fachgerecht.)

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IMPORTANT

This product complies with INSTALLATION CATEGORY II and POLLUTION DEGREE 2 in IEC61010-1. This product is an INDOOR USE product.

(Dieses Produkt erfüllt die Forderungen der „Installation Category II“ und „Pollution Degree 2“ nach IEC61010-1. Dieses Produkt ist ein Produkt für den Gebrauch in trockenen Räumen.)

The LEDs within this product are Class 1 in accordance with IEC60825-1, CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT.

(Die LEDs in diesem Produkt entsprechen Class 1 nach IEC60825-1, Class 1 LED Product.)

Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.

(Entsorgen sie dieses Produkt nicht als unsortierten Hausmüll. Eine fachgerechte Entsorgung ist nötig.)

Note: This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class

A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at one’s own expense.

Note: This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the

European Union.

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Table of Contents

Dimatix Materials Printer

About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

ESD Advisory ESD = Electrostatic Sensitive Device (EGB = elektrostatisch gefährdetes

Bauteil). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

Wheelie Bin Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Important Safety Information (Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Safety (Sicherheit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Important (Wichtig) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Chapter 1 Introduction

System Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

System Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Chapter 2 Set-Up and Installation

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

DMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

PC Start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Starting Your DMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Dimatix Drop Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chapter 3 Initial Start-Up Operation

Install Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Select Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Load/Unload Substrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Print Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Nozzle Test Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Advanced Uses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Chapter 4 Screen Descriptions

Main Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Tools Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Help menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Cartridge Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Waveform Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Cartridge Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Cleaning Cycles Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cleaning Cycle Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Waveform Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Individual Segment Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Overall Waveform Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Non-Jetting Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Jetting Waveform vs. Non-Jetting Waveform. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Replacing Cleaning Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Chapter 5 Pattern Printing

Select Pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Pre-Defined Standard Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Create Your Own Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Substrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Pattern Block Array. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Pattern Block Drop Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Draw feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Drop Spacing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Bitmap and Gerber File Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Gerber Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Substrate Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Tiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Reference Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Print Preview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Cartridge Mounting Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Chapter 6 Drop Watcher

Drop Watcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Drop Watcher Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Tools Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Fiducial Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Alignment Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Tools Menu in the Fiducial Camera Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Options menu in the Fiducial Camera Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Chapter 7 Fluid Requirements

Dimatix Model Fluid MFL-002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Drop Formation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Drop Velocity vs. Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Drop Velocity vs. Voltage with different Viscosities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Voltage vs. Drop Mass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Chapter 8 Waveform Basics

Waveform editor window explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Chapter 9 Cartridge

Fluid Module Filling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Fill Syringe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Attach Fluid Module to Jetting Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Cartridge Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Cleaning Function Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Failure Modes, Prevention and Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Chapter 10 Print Quality Troubleshooting

Misdirected Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Corrective actions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Non-Jetting Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Corrective actions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Non-Matched Velocities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Corrective action: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Cartridge Alignment & Drop Offset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Corrective action: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Things to remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

System Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

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Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

System Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Preventative Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Carriage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Reference Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Appendix A Specifications

System Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Mechanical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Control PC and Application Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Replaceable Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

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Introduction

The Dimatix Materials Printer (DMP) is a laboratory and limited production tool that enables researchers, scientists, and engineers to evaluate the use of ink jetting technology for new manufacturing and analytical processes. It is designed to be convenient and easy to use to carry out “proof of concept” and development work using ink jet technology. It does have extensive capabilities to allow increased experimental sophistication to optimize process parameters for the user’s applications as the user gains familiarity with the system.

• Sheet substrate scanning “ink jet” deposition system with drop observation, spot location, and variable printing resolution

• User-fillable piezo-based jetting cartridges:

• Fluid module with syringe filling system

• 16 nozzles at 254 µm spacing

Chapter

• PC-controlled operation, including visual monitoring of ink jetting and printed pattern inspection

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1.0 System Accessories

• Personal Computer (supplied)

• 2.4 GHz CPU minimum

• One USB 2.0 ports on computer (shows up as "Standard Enhanced PCI to USB

Host Controller" in device manager).

• 1280 x 1024 screen resolution

• 512 MB dram minimum

• At least 200 MB free disk space

• Windows XP operating system with Service Pack 2 installed

• Starter Kit – consists of (1) DMC-11610 cartridge, (1) 30 ml bottle of model

fluid, (1) fill tip, (1) cleaning pad, (1) drop watcher pad, (1) filter and (1) syringe

• Syringes

• Filters

• Fill tips

• Drop watcher pads

• Cleaning pads

• Substrate location and positioning system (fiducial camera system) – Optional

2.0 System Requirements

• Power: 100-120 / 200-240 VAC 50/60Hz 375W maximum

• Environment: It is recommended that the DMP be used in a reasonably

controlled temperature and humidity environment to aid in uniform test results. Atmospheric conditions can affect the materials used in jetting trials.

• Operating:

– Temperature range 15 to 40°C – Humidity range 5-95% RH, non-condensing

3.0 System Identification

The following diagram shows the major components of the Dimatix Materials Printer.

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LidLid Closed Sensor

Print Carriage

Maintenance Station Blotting Pad

Power Switch

Indicator Light

Platen

Drop Watcher

Figure 1 - 1 DMP 2800

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Fiducial Camera

Cartridge Cable

Skew Plate

Holder Latch

Cartridge Holder

Print Carriage

Fiducial Camera

Cartridge Cable

Skew Plate

Holder Latch

Cartridge Holder

Fiducial Camera

Cartridge Cable

Skew Plate

Holder Latch

Cartridge Holder

Print Carriage

The following diagram shows the major components of the DMP Printer Carriage.

Figure 1 - 2 Print Carriage

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Set-Up and Installation

1.0 Unpacking

1.1 DMP

The DMP is shipped in a wooden crate and weighs approximately 45 kg (100 lbs). At a minimum two people are required to lift it out of the crate and place it onto a surface sturdy enough to support it without excessive vibrations or oscillations. Be careful not to

put fingers into fan covers on the DMP bottom when lifting.

1. Remove the following items from the box:

Chapter

•Starter Kit

• Cartridges

• User Manual

•Cables

Figure 2 - 1 DMP items in box

2. Verify contents with checklist

3. Place DMP on an appropriate surface.

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Note: Consider the air flow pattern for proper ventilation.

Figure 2 - 2 DMP air flow

1.2 PC

The PC system is shipped in its original boxes.

4. Remove shrink wrap from DMP

5. Free items that have been secured for shipping

Figure 2 - 3 DMP Packing material locations

a. Remove packing material from under carriage assembly

b. Remove packing material from front and side of platen

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CAUTION

1. Remove them from their boxes and set them next to the DMP

Figure 2 - 4 PC placed next to DMP

2. Check back of the DMP for USB, S-video, and power connections. Identify

appropriate cables.

3. Connect all cables

a. Power cables to DMP, PC and monitor.

b. USB cable from PC to DMP.

Do not connect DMP to PC through a USB hub. Do not use USB cables longer than 2 meters.

c. S-video cable from DMP to PC.

d. Monitor video cable to PC.

Do not use video cables longer than 2 meters.

e. Keyboard and mouse cables.

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CAUTION

Figure 2 - 5 DMP and PC cabling

2.0 PC Start up

1. Turn on power to PC

2. Allow PC to go through complete start up

Do not change the Regional Settings in the Windows XP Operating System. The software will not operate properly.

3.0 Starting Your DMP

1. Make sure DMP lid is closed and all shipping foam is removed

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Dimatix Drop Manager

2. Turn on power to DMP

a. The light next to the power switch should go on.

Figure 2 - 6 DMP Indicator light

b. Wait at least 5 seconds

4.0 Dimatix Drop Manager

1. The DMP 2800 icon is on the PC desktop.

2. Select the DMP 2800 icon on the screen.

Figure 2 - 7 DMP icon

3. Double click to initiate the Dimatix Drop Manager application.

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4. After initiating the program, click OK to allow the DMP to run through its

initialization sequence.

Figure 2 - 8 Drop Watcher icon on PC screen

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Initial Start-Up Operation

1.0 Install Cartridge

The following steps tell you how to install the Dimatix Model Fluid Cartridge.

Chapter

Figure 3 - 1 Install cartridge - Open Lid

1. Prepare the Dimatix Model Fluid Cartridge from the Starter Kit. See Cartridge

Filling instructions in Chapter 9.

2. Lift the DMP lid until it is fully open.

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Figure 3 - 2 Install Cartridge

3. Insert the cartridge into the cartridge holder on the carriage with the electrical

connection pads towards the back of the machine matching the connector of the holder. There is only one way for it to fit. Push it down firmly so that it “clicks” into place.

4. Pull the cartridge holder latch forward and down until you hear it click and locks into place. Check to see that the cartridge is sitting flat in the holder.

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Figure 3 - 3 Installing the cartridge

5. After the cartridge is installed, close the lid. You should hear a pump turn on to

control the meniscus pressure.

6. The following window displays.

Figure 3 - 4 Confirm load cartridge settings window

7. Click Ye s to load the settings for Dimatix Model Fluid 2.

8. After clicking Ye s, the screen advances to the Select Pattern Screen.

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2.0 Select Pattern

The Select Pattern window lets you select a pattern for printing.

Figure 3 - 5 Select Pattern screen

1. The Dimatix test pattern is auto-selected. This is a general use pattern which

lets you see that the system is operating correctly.

2. Click on the Next button to proceed.

3. This takes you to the Load/Unload Substrate screen.

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3.0 Load/Unload Substrate

The Load/Unload Substrate tab is where you set the platen temperature and vacuum. It is also where you must enter the thickness for the intended substrate.

Figure 3 - 6 Load/Unload Substrate screen

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WARNING

1. To start, use the enclosed piece of glossy ink jet paper to run the test pattern.

This paper is about 250 micrometers thick. Enter 250 (µm) in the box either by using the up or down arrows on the box or placing the cursor in the box and typing in the number. The system automatically adjusts the height of the cartridge to about 1.0 mm above the substrate.

Make sure that you always enter the correct thickness. Entering a number that is smaller than the actual thickness can make the carriage crash into or drag across the substrate causing damage to the substrate and/or the machine.

2. Open the lid and place the substrate on the platen. Register it to the marks in the back left corner of the platen which is a general substrate registration position. This is important to note since it is the approximate location from which the patterns to be jetted are referenced initially.

3. After placing the substrate on the platen, turn on the platen vacuum by selecting the Vacuum On button. If your substrate is not very flat, stiff, or smaller than the platen you may need to cover some of the open vacuum holes with mylar, adhesive tape, or other material to direct more vacuum to your substrate.

4. If you want to heat the platen, you can enter the temperature in the box by typing or using the arrows. The system does not print until the platen reaches the desired temperature. This may take up to 20 minutes for a setting of 60°C. To run the platen at ambient temperature, click on the down arrow on the box until you get to a line in the box which represents a setting of “notemperature.”

5. Click on the Next button to go to the Print Set-Up tab.

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4.0 Print Set-Up

The Print Set-Up screen summarizes the previously made selections. This screen displays the Print Pattern, the Substrate Settings, and the Cartridge Settings.

Figure 3 - 7 Print Set-Up screen

Now you are finally ready to start jetting. The pattern has been selected, the Substrate Settings have been entered, and the Cartridge Settings have been entered.

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1. Click on the Print button and the Print Preview window opens. This window

shows where the print origin is on the platen, where the image to be printed is and the number of nozzles used to print.

Figure 3 - 8 Print Preview screen

2. Click on the Print button to print the pattern. Your DMP jets the test pattern.

4.1 Nozzle Test Pattern

The 16 line test pattern can be run to see the performance of watch nozzle individually. This is done from the Print Set-Up screen.

1. Set the Cartridge to 90 degrees.

2. Hold down the Ctrl key on the keyboard while clicking on the Print button at

the bottom right of the screen.

You have successfully completed a print sequence.

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Dimatix DMP-2800 Series User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1.0 About this Manual

1.1 Warnings

1.2 Cautions

1.4 Wheelie Bin Symbol

1.5 Important

1.6 Notes

2.0 Important Safety Information (Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise)

2.2 Important (Wichtig)

Introduction

1.0 System Accessories

2.0 System Requirements

3.0 System Identification

Set-Up and Installation

1.0 Unpacking

1.1 DMP

1.2 PC

2.0 PC Start up

3.0 Starting Your DMP

4.0 Dimatix Drop Manager

Initial Start-Up Operation

1.0 Install Cartridge

2.0 Select Pattern

3.0 Load/Unload Substrate

4.0 Print Set-Up

4.1 Nozzle Test Pattern