Domino C6000 plus, C6000i plus, C3000 plus, C3000X plus, C6000MF plus Operation And Maintenance Manual
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C-Series plus
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Operation and
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DOMINO C-SERIES plus PRINTER
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
This manual, Part No. 77144, is for use with the Domino C6000, C6000(i,)
C6000MF, C6000v, C3000, C3000X, C1000, C1000X
For further printer maintenance information, call Domino.
For sales, service and inks enquiries, please contact:
Domino Printing Sciences plc Domino Amjet Inc
Bar Hill 1290 Lakeside Drive
Cambridge CB3 8TU Gurnee IL. 60031
Tel: +44 1954 782551 Tel:+1 847 244 2501
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mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission
of Domino Printing Sciences plc.
Domino Printing Sciences plc has a policy of continuous product improvement,
the Company therefore reserves the right to modify the specification contained in
this manual without notice.
© Domino Printing Sciences plc 2009
plus Printers.
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C-SERIES plus
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
(in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1)
No. 77144/1
Issuer’s name: Domino UK Ltd.
Issuer’s Address: Bar Hill, Cambridge CB3 8TU
Object of the declaration: Domino C1000, C1000X, C3000, C3000X,
C6000, C6000(i,) C6000v and C6000MF Printers
The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the
requirements of the following documents:
EN 61000-6-4:2007 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). Generic
Standards. Emission standard for industrial environments.
EN 61000-6-2:2007 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). Generic
Standards. Immunity Standard for industrial environments.
EN 55022-1 1998 Class A : Electromagnetic Compatibility (Radiated).
EN 60950:2000 Safety of Information Technology Equipment.
2006/95/EC : Low Voltage Directive.
2004/108/EC : EMC Directive.
Signed for and on behalf of:
Domino UK Ltd.
Bar Hill,
Cambridge,
August 2009
Pete Jakes
OCC Technical Manager
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CONTENTS
Page
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Safety Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Fire safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Eye contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Skin contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Ingestion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Inhalation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Storage and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
PRINTER SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Print Head (Remote) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Data Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Base Unit Connectors (MHB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
BASIC OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Base Unit Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Dual Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Control Unit Head Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Control Unit Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Rotating the Remote Head 90° - C3000X and C1000X Only . . . . . . . . . 28
Printing at Angles - C6000I Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
PRINT HEAD SETUP – C6000v ONLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Setup Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Printing at Angles - C3000X and C1000X Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Head Mounted Box Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Ship Cap Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Releasing the Air Flow Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Replacing an Ink Bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
200ml Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
2 Litre Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Interconnections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Control Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Powering Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Priming the Print Head(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
C6000v Priming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Priming a Rotated Head - C3000X and C1000X only . . . . . . . . . .51
Auto Prime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Number of Prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Timed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Event Driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Control Unit Keypad Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Basic Interface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Functions and Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Keypad Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Function Keys - C6000 MF Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
LCD Screen Icons - C6000 MF Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
LCD Screen Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Interface Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Setting a Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Printing a Default Test Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Printing a Saved Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Deleting a Saved Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
PROGRAMMING THE PRINTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Selecting a Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Rollover Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Enter Number of Shifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Checking Current Box Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Erasing the Control Unit Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
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Print Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Ink Cost Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Prompted Variable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
External Variable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
External Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Message Revert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Action Comms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Echo Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Satellite Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Shaft Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Shaft Encoder Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Record Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Bottle Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Extra Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Retrieve Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Auto Prime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
FORMATTING MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Creating a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Edit Which Message? Sub-Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Select Alternative Font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Message Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Adding Spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Saving a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Message Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Entering a Sell By Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
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Real Time Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Counting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Character Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Creating a Bar Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Data Matrix Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
QR Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Logos (Graphics) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
ADJUSTING PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Message Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Changing the Ink Collection Sponge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Every 6 Months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Cleaning the Nozzle Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
C6000v Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Relocating the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
C1000X & C3000X PRINT HEAD POSITIONING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
DIMENSION DRAWINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
OPERATOR NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Message Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
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SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Before proceeding with installation, using or maintaining the printer, please read
this section of the manual carefully.
Domino UK Ltd. shall not be liable against any damage or problems that arise from
the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as
original Domino UK Ltd. or Domino UK Ltd. approved products.
Fire safety
The C-Series range of inks are not classed as flammable. In the event of an
electrical fire, combustion of the ink may produce toxic and irritating vapours.
Locating the printer in a well ventilated location is highly recommended. The inks
are also sensitive to ignition by electrostatic discharge, precautions must be taken to
prevent this form of ignition occurring.
Please refer to the Domino Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for further details.
Maintenance
WARNINGS: (1)When performing any maintenance tasks that
involve the disassembly of any part, ensure the
mains power is removed.
(2)Ink contact with the eyes must be avoided,
therefore eye protection must be worn whenever
there is risk of ink splashing or misting.
CAUTION: The printer must always be kept upright, with the keyboard facing
upwards. During transit and in general handling, the printer should
not be tilted by more than 15 degrees. When installed, the underside
of the printer should be as close to horizontal as possible, so that the
printing nozzles are in a vertical line (not applicable to remote
heads). The printer should never be subjected to knocks or vibration.
If damage occurs to the mains plug or cable, replace immediately by contacting
your local Domino office.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
INK
The use of ink other than supplied by Domino UK Ltd.will almost certainly result
in the damage of the print head.
When handling ink or cleaning ink spillages, care should be taken to avoid contact
with skin or eyes.
Protective glasses and gloves must be worn. In the event of contact with skin, eyes,
or ingestion, follow the first aid instructions below and refer to the relevant Safety
Data Sheet (SDS).
Eye contact
Flood the affected eye for 15 minutes with saline solution (or clean water if saline
solution is not available), taking care not to allow the water to run into the
unaffected eye. Medical aid must be obtained immediately.
Skin contact
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with water. If symptoms develop,
obtain medical attention.
Ingestion
Wash out mouth with water and give 200-300ml of water to drink. Do not induce
vomiting. Obtain medical advice.
Inhalation
Remove patient from exposure, keep warm and at rest. Obtain medical attention if
ill effects occur.
Storage and Disposal
If storing any ink, containers should be tightly closed. Keep ink away from
oxidising agents and precautionary measures should be taken against contact with
static discharges.
Disposal of any ink containers or ink spillage’s should be in accordance with local,
state or national authority legislation.
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
The C6000(i), C6000v, C3000(X) and C1000(X)
are the latest in high resolution ink jet case coders,
capable of printing up to 8 lines of text, graphics,
various barcodes, box counts and time/date
functions, all from its stand alone unit. The text
ranges from a maximum character height of:
C6000(i): 70mm to a minimum of 8mm
C3000(X): 35mm to a minimum of 4mm and
C1000(X): 17mm to a minimum of 2mm,
and is editable with various formats.
The (X) designates that the printer has a remote print head (attached to the control
unit via a conduit). The (i) designates a remote inclined print head (also attached
to the control unit via a conduit), this can be used where a conveyor is not
horizontal. Unless otherwise stated in this manual, the information refers to all
variants.
The maximum recommended printing speed is up to 144 metres per minute with
four different font heights available.
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PRINTER SPECIFICATION
PRINTER SPECIFICATION
Print Head (Remote)
Standard Finish: Grained 304 Stainless Steel
Dimensions: (width x
height x depth):
Conduit Length: (128 & 256 dot): 1.0m
Control Unit
Standard Finish: Grained 304 Stainless Steel
Dimensions: (width x
length x height):
Control Panel Material: Polyester Membrane Touch Panel
(128 dot): 39.5mm x 71.5mm x 65mm
(256 dot): 59.5mm x 90mm x 90mm
(500 dot inclined): 79mm x 114mm x 187mm
(500 dot): 79mm x 170mm x 114
(500 dot only): 1.5m
(128 dot): 113mm x 295mm x 125mm
(256 dot): 113mm x 295mm x 146mm
(500 dot): 113mm x 370mm x 160mm
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PRINTER SPECIFICATION
Base
Standard Finish: (200ml) Grained 304 Stainless Steel
(2 litre) Grained 304 Stainless Steel
Grained 304 Stainless Steel
Dimensions: (width x
(200ml): 152mm x 360mm x 108mm
length x height):
(2 litre): 228mm x 507mm x 139mm
Dimensions (incl. bracket):
289mm x 520mm x 252mm
(width x height x depth):
Weight (no fluids): 16.3kg
Data Input
Interface Rate
RS232: 300 - 115200 Baud Software Configurable
TCP/IP: 10BaseT
Environment
Temperature Range (working):
Humidity: 10 - 90% RH
Electrical Supply: Single Phase, 90-240V @ 50-60 Hz
+10
ºC to +40ºC (50ºF to 104ºF)
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PRINTER SPECIFICATION
Base Unit Connectors (MHB)
Power Connector: IEC
Product Detector Connector: DIN 5-way 180
Shaft Encoder Connector: DIN 4-way
Shaft Encoder Input: PNP
RS232 Connector: 9-way D
Bottle Empty Alarm Connector: DIN 5-way 240
Ink Out Alarm Connector: DIN 5-way 240
Base and Head Connections
Product Detector Connector: DIN 5-way 180
TCP/IP Connector: RJ45
“Bottle Out” Alarm Connector: DIN 5-way 240 (2 litre base only)
Shaft Encoder Connector (via
Accessory Connection Box (ACB)): DIN 4-way
Shaft Encoder Input: PNP
RS232 Connector (via ACB) 9-way D
Ink Out Alarm Connector (via ACB) DIN 5way 240
Power Connector IEC
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BASIC OPERATIONS
Door Latch
Power Switch
Multi-head Base Unit
Ink Bottle (behind door)
Mounting Bracket
BASIC OPERATIONS
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2 Litre Base Unit
BASIC OPERATIONS
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BASIC OPERATIONS
200ml Base Unit
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Alphanumeric
keypad
LCD display
Control unit
Control unit
power cable
C6000(i) Control Unit
C6000i Control Unit and Print Head
Conduit
Control unit
Print head
Product
Detector
BASIC OPERATIONS
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Keypad
LCD display
Control unit
Control unit
power cable
C6000MF - Control Unit
Product
Detector
BASIC OPERATIONS
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LCD display
Control unit
Control unit
power cable
C3000(X) Control Unit
C3000X Control Unit and Print Head
Conduit
Print head
Control unit
Alphanumeric
keypad
BASIC OPERATIONS
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Alphanumeric
keypad
LCD display
Control unit
Control unit
power cable
C1000 (X) Control Unit
C1000X Control Unit and Print Head
Conduit
Print Head
Control unit
Product
Detector
BASIC OPERATIONS
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Stand
Multi-head Base Stand
BASIC OPERATIONS
BASE UNIT MOUNTING
The base unit and control units must be mounted either on a stand or onto the
conveyor.
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Conveyor
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Dual Mounting
Bracket
Stand
DUAL MOUNTING BRACKET
Domino can supply a mounting bracket to enable two print heads to be mounted
next to each other on the stand.
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Views show C6000
CONTROL UNIT HEAD MOUNTING
Note: It is recommended that control units are mounted on stands.
(1) To mount or dismount the control unit head,
loosen the fixing knob on the top of the
vertical mounting post.
(2) Mount the control unit by gently moving the
unit’s slide bar over the loosened clamping
plate. Ensure that the unit is well supported
during this operation.
(3) Ensure the front of the unit is facing the
conveyor belt as shown. To dismount the
unit, move the slide bar back off the
loosened clamping plate, ensuring that all
connections to the control unit are
unplugged.
(4) When the control unit has been moved to
the required position, tighten the fixing knob
at the top of the vertical mounting post.
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Base of Head and Base of
Control Unit must be at
same height when printing
vertically
CONTROL UNIT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
(1) The vertical mounting post on the printer
base unit can be adjusted up or down to the
required height. This operation should be
carried out with the control unit in place.
Note: Picture shown with control unit removed for
clarity.
(2) Tighten the fixing knob on the front of the
vertical column so that it is holding the
vertical mounting post securely in place.
CAUTION: The C6000i print head and
control unit must be adjusted to
the same height (bases) and must
be kept in the same environment.
Refer to page 30 for printing at
angles.
(3) To Adjust the C6000i print head, slacken the
fixing knob and adjust to the required
height.
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ROTATING THE REMOTE HEAD 90° C3000X AND C1000X ONLY
(1) To set a remote head to print down, the head
must be set to the correct height to provide
adequate tolerance for the print surface to
pass beneath it. By adjusting the length of the
bracket arm, the position of the message can
be placed accurately on the print surface.
(2) Before setting the print the head must be
rotated. The pivot point of the head will
need switching as follows; release the bracket
screws on either side of the head, ensure that
the head is held securely and the ship cap is
attached.
(3) Whilst holding the head, gently rotate it to
the position indicated.
(4) There are two sets of fixings on either side of
the head, use the ones shown.
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(5) There are two pivot points on the remote
head bracket. The top right position is for
forward and angled printing. The lower left
pivot point (indicated) is the mounting
position for printing down.
(6) Align the fixing holes and the pivot point on
the mounting bracket and refit the screws
enough to secure the head. Do not over
tighten.
(7) The sensor must also be inverted by
slackening the bottom left screw on the
sensor bracket and pushing the sensor up so
that it is facing down, ensuring that the
sensor is not triggered by the conveyor.
(8) The remote head mounting plate must be
removed and turned over to compensate for
the drop in height due to the new pivot
point. The mounting plate has a bend on
one side that increases the head height by
9mm, see step (3) on page 34. To do this,
dismount the control unit, remove and flip
the plate and remount the unit to the vertical
pillar.
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0o TO +25
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Controller
Print head
PRINTING AT ANGLES - C6000i ONLY
When printing horizontally, the controller
should be mounted so that the bottom
face is level with the bottom face of the
print head.
The print head can print up to a
maximum angle of 25
angle is maintained - i.e. the bottom dot
position should be higher than the bottom
of the controller face. To achieve this, the
print head should be mounted on either
side of the mounting post as follows:
Note: Before repositioning the mounting
brackets, ensure the ship cap has
been fitted and the vent valve is
shut. Ensure that the conduit
does not become twisted whilst the
print head is removed from its
mounting.
(1) Remove the bracket and print head
from the mounting post, then
remove the bracket from the print
head. Take care to retain screws
and nuts.
(2) Mount the bracket on the other
side of the print head and refit to
the mounting post. Adjust the
print head to the required angle (up
to a maximum of 25
º as long as a positive
º).
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