Domino F Series, F220i User Manual

CONTENTS

F-SERIES LASER CODER ................................................................4

CONTENTS OF THE EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...........5

CONTENTS OF THE EU DECLARATION OF INCORPORATION .....7

CERTIFICATION ................................................................................10

HEALTH AND SAFETY ......................................................................11

GENERAL ..........................................................................................11

SPECIFIC DANGERS ........................................................................12

Electrical Energy ..........................................................................12

Laser Radiation ...........................................................................13

AIMING BEAM / PILOT LASER .........................................................14

HARMFUL DUST AND VAPOURS ....................................................14

TOUCHING THE LENS .....................................................................14

Scan Head Mirrors ......................................................................15

Noise ...........................................................................................15

Crushing ......................................................................................15

Laser Marking Process ................................................................16

GUARDING .......................................................................................17

ACCESS GUARDS ............................................................................17

VISOR GUARDS ................................................................................18

BEAM STOP GUARD ........................................................................18

MATERIALS ......................................................................................19

BEAM DELIVERY CABLE (FIBRE) .....................................................20

INTERLOCK SWITCHES ...................................................................21

Emergency Off .............................................................................21

GUARDING LABELS .........................................................................21

OPERATION ......................................................................................22

F-SERIES LASER MARKING SYSTEM .............................................22

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ........................................................23

TouchPanel and Interface ............................................................23

Controls .......................................................................................23

Indicator lamps ............................................................................24

Additional Indicators Laser Unit F220i ........................................26

SWITCHING ON AND OFF ...............................................................30

Switching On the Control Unit .....................................................30

Switching On the Laser Head .....................................................30

Switching Off the Laser Head .....................................................31

Switching Off the Control Unit ....................................................31

F-SERIES CONNECTIVITY ...............................................................32

WEBSERVER ....................................................................................33

QUICKSTEP INTERFACE ..................................................................34

Home Screen ...............................................................................34

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Status Bar ..............................................................................36

General Functions .......................................................................37

Initial Setup ..................................................................................38

Display Settings .....................................................................38

Setting the Master Clock .......................................................38

Security Management .................................................................39

Creating and Editing a Message .................................................40

Add Text .................................................................................40

Add a New Barcode ..............................................................41

Add an Image ........................................................................41

Add a New Variable .....................................................................42

Add a New Clock ...................................................................43

Add a New Counter ...............................................................43

Add a New Prompted Field ...................................................45

Add a New Link .....................................................................47

Undo / Redo ................................................................................48

File ...............................................................................................48

Edit ..............................................................................................49

Add ..............................................................................................49

Move ............................................................................................50

Zoom ...........................................................................................50

Re-order Visual Items ..................................................................51

Item Selection List .......................................................................51

Resize ..........................................................................................51

MESSAGE STORE AND FILE MANAGEMENT .................................52

Selecting an Existing Message ...................................................52

File Manager ................................................................................52

MAINTENANCE .................................................................................53

CHECKING FANS AND AIR VENTS ..................................................53

CONTROL UNIT ................................................................................53

CLEANING THE LENS ......................................................................53

GENERAL CLEANING .......................................................................54

SERVICE: REPLACEMENT OF COMPONENTS ...............................55

Applications without Shutter .......................................................55

Applications with Shutter ............................................................55

FAULT FINDING ................................................................................56

SYSTEM STATUS MESSAGES ........................................................56

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WARNINGS: (1) As supplied, this coder is a class 4 laser

product. During operation, it will emit up to 40
watts of pulsed invisible laser radiation at a
wavelength between 1030 and 1120
nanometers. Avoid eye or skin exposure to
direct or scattered radiation.

(2) The products contain embedded laser devices

that emit invisible radiation in the region of 900

- 1000 nm with a total output power of up to
120W for the rated output power of the laser
modules: this radiation is not accessible to the
user unless the protective housing is opened.

(3) The laser may emit significantly higher powers

under a single fault condition (<120 W 1030 –
1200 nm; <100 W 900 – 1000 nm).

(4) This coder must be fitted with class 1 laser

safety guarding, to safeguard against
accidental exposure to direct or scattered
radiation before it is operated or made ready
for use.

(5) Guidance on creating and fitting laser

guarding can be found in part 1 of the Product
Manual.

(6) Use of controls or adjustments of

performance or procedures, other than those
specified in this manual, may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.

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F-SERIES LASER CODER

WARNING: This is a Class 4 laser using high power

invisible light. A risk of personal injury or
damage to equipment may result if proper
safety precautions are not observed. Reading
and understanding this manual is required
before operating this laser system.

This manual has been produced for use in the operation of the Domino
F-Series Laser Coder and to reinforce and complement any training
program available with the product. It is not designed to replace any
such training program.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
stored on a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any
means, electronic, 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.

For sales and service assistance please visit the following website and
select “Contact Domino in your country” for local technical support:

http://www.domino-printing.com
Domino Printing Sciences plc

Bar Hill
Cambridge
CB23 8TU
United Kingdom
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
© Domino Printing Sciences plc 2015

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Contents of the

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

(in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1)

No. EPT009665/2
Issuer’s name: Domino Laser GmbH, Germany
Issuer’s Address:

Fangdieckstrasse 75a, 22547 Hamburg / Germany
Object of the declaration:
F-Series laser marking system consisting of: Controller F220i (BCP7),

Laser Unit and optional TouchPanel.

The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with
the requirements of the following documents:

EN 61000-6-2:2005 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-2:
Generic standards - Immunity for industrial environments.

EN 60825-1:2014 Safety of Laser Products.

EN 55011:2007 + A2:2007 Industrial scientific and medical (ISM) radio­frequency equipment - Electromagnetic disturbance characteristics ­Limits and methods of measurement (IEC/CISPR 11:2003 + A1:2004,
modified + A2:2006)

EN 60950-1:2006/A1:2010 Safety of Information Technology
Equipment.

EN 61326-1:2006 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory use - EMC requirements - Part 1: General requirements (IEC
61326-1:2005)

EN ISO 13849-1:2008 Safety of machinery - Safety related parts of
control systems - Part 1

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2006/95/EC: Low Voltage Directive
2004/108/EC: EMC Directive
2011/65/EU: RoHS2 Directive

Additional Information

Compliance is dependent upon installation and use in accordance with
the Product Manual supplied.

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Contents of the EU declaration of incorporation

(in accordance to the Directive 2006/42/EC on Machinery

appendix II I.B for partly completed machines)

No.:EPT009665/2
Issuer‘s Name: Domino Laser GmbH

Issuer‘s Address:

Fangdieckstrasse 75a, 22547 Hamburg, Germany

Person authorised to compile the relevant technical
documentation, who must be established in the Community:

Research & Development Department, Domino Laser GmbH

Object of the declaration:

F-Series laser marking system consisting of: Controller F220i (BCP7),
Laser Unit and optional TouchPanel.

The special technical documents corresponding to the machine
have been created according to Appendix VII, part B.

It is expressly stated that the partly completed machine fulfills all
the relevant provisions of the following EC directives

2006/42/EU Directive 2006/42/EC of the European

parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006
on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/
EC (recast)

.

2006/95/EU Directive 2006/95/EC of the European

parliament and of the Council of 12 December
2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of
Member States relating to electrical equipment
designed for use within certain voltage limits

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2004/108/EU Directive 2004/108/EC of the European

parliament and of the Council of 15 December
2004 on the approximation of the laws of the
Member States relating to electromagnetic
compatibility
and repealing Directive 89/336/EEC

2011/65/EU Directive 2011/65/EU of the European

parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011
on the restriction of the use of certain
hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment (recast)

Published applied harmonized standards according to Article 7 (2)

EN 60204­1:2006-06

EN 61000-6­2:2005

EN 60825­1:2014

EN
55011:2007 +
A2:2007

EN 60950­1:2006/
A1:2010

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Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of
machines. Part 1: General requirements.

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6­2: Generic standards - Immunity for industrial
environments.

Safety of Laser Products.

Industrial scientific and medical (ISM) radio­frequency equipment - Electromagnetic
disturbance characteristics - Limits and
methods of measurement (IEC/CISPR 11:2003
+ A1:2004, modified + A2:2006)

Safety of Information Technology Equipment.

EN 61326­1:2006

Electrical equipment for measurement, control
and laboratory use - EMC requirements - Part
1: General requirements (IEC 61326-1:2005)

EN ISO
13849-1:2008

Published other applied technical standards and specifications

ÖNORM EN
ISO 11252
2013 -12-01

Safety of machinery - Safety related parts of
control systems - Part 1

Lasers and laser-related equipment ­Laser device - Minimum requirements for
documentation (ISO 11252:2013);
German version EN ISO 11252:2013

We commit to transmit, in response to a reasoned request by the
surveillance authorities, relevant documents on the partly completed
machinery. Property rights of the manufacturer of the partly completed
machinery remain unaffected.

Important Note

The partly completed machinery must not be put into service until
the final machinery into which it is to be incorporated has been
declared in conformity with the provisions of this Directive, where
appropriate.

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CERTIFICATION

Industrial Laser Unit for Marking:
Controller F220i (BCP7),
Laser Unit F220i.
Approved by Certificate No.: CU72150806 01

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HEALTH AND SAFETY

General

The F-Series laser marking systems are designed and built in
accordance with international standards and other technical
specifications, which are to be observed. The equipment conforms to
current technology and approved safety requirements.

Domino F-Series laser marking systems are produced by Domino
Group company; Domino Laser GmbH Germany. For Sales and
support, contact Domino.

This safety standard, however, can only be achieved if all intended and
required measures have been taken and are constantly observed. It is
part of the equipment operator’s duties to plan these measures and
check their continuing implementation.

The F-Series laser marking systems have been developed and
designed for fully automated marking of packaging materials and
products by use of laser radiation.

The user must ensure that:

• The laser system is only made ready for use after it has been
installed and guarded to Class 1 laser safety standards (EN60825)

• The equipment is only to be used for its intended purpose

• The equipment is only operated in a good, serviceable condition,
and that all safety installations are regularly checked for their
serviceability

• Personal protective goggles for maintenance and repair personnel
are required and made available

• Only suitable and approved tools and equipment are used

• The product manual is complete and in a legible condition at the
equipment location at all times

• The valid rules and laws regarding accident prevention are available
and observed

• Only sufficiently qualified and authorised personnel shall operate,
maintain, and repair the laser marking system

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• These personnel are regularly instructed in all matters concerning
appropriate labour safety and environmental protection, and that
they are familiar with the product manual, particularly the safety
instructions contained therein

• Any safety and warning signs on the laser marking system must not
be removed and must remain in a readable condition.

Specific Dangers

Electrical Energy

In the F-Series laser marking system, the maximum operating voltage is
the connected mains voltage, which can pose a hazard to health. The
mains voltage to be maintained is shown on the name plate.

Work on live components must only be performed by authorised
personnel.

In the case of a defective power supply, operation of the laser marking
system is to be stopped immediately and is only to be repaired by
authorised personnel.

Keep the control unit closed at all times. Only expressly authorised
personnel are permitted to open the control unit.

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Laser Radiation

Laser radiation can pose a risk to eyes and skin. The danger is not only
posed by direct laser radiation, but also by scattered radiation and
reflections from the work piece or the packaging machine. The degree
of injury depends on the duration of the effect, the power and the
wavelength of the laser.

Lasers and their installations are classified into seven laser protection
classes, depending on their potential danger. Class 1 is the safest and
Class 4 is potentially the most harmful. These classes are defined in
detail in EN60825 Part 1 and are summarised below:

Class 1 The accessible laser radiation may be visible or invisible

and is harmless.

Class 1M The accessible laser radiation may be visible or invisible

and is harmless, provided additional optical instruments
are not used.

Class 2 The accessible laser radiation is visible and is harmless

for accidental exposure to eyes for periods of less than

0.25 seconds.

Class 2M The accessible laser radiation is visible and is harmless

for accidental exposure to eyes for periods of less than

0.25 seconds, provided additional optical instruments
are not used.

Class 3R The accessible laser radiation may be visible or invisible.

It is potentially harmful to eyes.

Class 3B The accessible laser radiation may be visible or invisible.

Direct radiation is harmful to the eyes and skin although
diffuse radiation (reflected from a matt surface) is
harmless.

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Class 4

The accessible laser radiation may be visible or invisible.
Direct and diffuse radiation is extremely harmful to eyes
and skin and can pose a fire risk if projected onto
combustible materials.
The F-Series laser marking systems, taken by
themselves, are Class 4 and must not be used until
suitable, interlocked guarding is fitted to achieve a Class
1 laser installation that physically prevents access to the
laser radiation or automatically disables the laser when
access is required to the marking area (for cleaning or
maintenance, etc.).

Aiming Beam / Pilot Laser

The system contains an aiming beam with a wavelength of 630nm to
670nm.

This laser is a class 1 laser.

Harmful Dust and Vapours

When radiating materials by means of a laser, harmful dust and vapours
can be produced. The user is responsible for appropriate measures,
e.g. an exhaust system, to reduce such harmful dust and vapours to a
level that complies with the allowed maximum concentration of
pollutants at the work place.

Touching the Lens

Fused silica lenses are used in the F-Series laser system.
Lenses must not be touched.
If the lens has been soiled, it must be thoroughly cleaned before any

operation.

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Scan Head Mirrors

Never touch the mirrors of the scan head.
The mirrors are inside the scan head and there is a small risk of touching

them when cleaning the lens.
The mirrors for the i-Tech 15 scan head are made of Beryllium.
If the mirrors have been touched accidentally, wash hands thoroughly

with water and soap.
Fumes and dust from Beryllium metal can be hazardous if inhaled.

Noise

All systems emit during operation a noise level lower than 80dB(A). No
personal protective equipment against noise is needed.

Crushing

There is a crushing hazard during installation and operation due to:

• Product moving along the laser head.

• Products moving into and out of protective housing.

• Doors and maintenance openings of protective housings.

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Laser Marking Process

Potential fire risks could result from examples as listed below. This list
is not considered to be complete. Local conditions must be considered
as well.

• Printing on not specified material (e.g. easily inflammable or
explosive materials).

• Invalid parameter settings (e.g. very low mark speed).

• Invalid parameter settings due to corrupted print data.

• Printing constantly on the same product (e.g. no product movement
caused by various reasons).

• Inflammable gases or materials inside the working area.

• In printing mode the laser beam is controlled by software which
must be considered as part of the risk assessment.

• Install a fire detector near the laser to monitor the marking process.

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Guarding

Substrate

Laser Beam Path

Access Guard

Laser Head

Lens

The following type of guarding, using the recommended materials and
construction techniques, is required to achieve a safe installation.

WARNING: Never install a laser in such a way that the lens

points to a door or in the direction of an
operator.

When designing a housing for a fibre laser, always use overlaps where
possible to trap the laser light inside the housing, especially for mark on
the fly applications where a product inlet and outlet to the housing are
needed

Access Guards

Access guards are required to prevent direct human access to the laser
beam. In practice, this requires full guarding of the area between, and
including, the laser output lens and the area to be marked on the
substrate.

Note: Guarding is required behind the substrate to prevent access to

the laser beam when the substrate is removed, or following
accidental burn through of the substrate.

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Visor Guards

Substrate

Laser Beam Path

Access/Visor Guard

Laser Head

Lens

Scattered
Radiation

Scattered
Radiation

Substrate

Laser Beam Path

Access Guard

Laser Head

Lens

Beam Stop

Visor guards are required to prevent the escape of scattered radiation.
Often the access guarding can be designed to perform this function
without the need of an extra guard.

WARNING: Visor guards have to be installed at a

minimum distance of four times the focus
distance to the laser beam.

Beam Stop Guard

A beam stop guard is required for applications where guarding material
is fitted within 100mm of the laser lens focal plane. The beam stop is to
prevent burn through of the guard should the laser be repeatedly
operated without the substrate in position. The beam stop must be
capable of absorbing the full output power of the laser for a period of
eight hours and be large enough to cover the complete laser marking
field area.

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Materials

All guard materials must be opaque to 1040 to 1200 nanometers
wavelength laser light produced by the fibre laser. Guards may be
metallic and non-reflecting, however if a see-through guard is required
a material opaque 1030 to 1200 nanometers wavelength laser light
must be used.

See through guards must be special laser safety windows.
Always use non-reflecting materials.
The thickness of the guard material depends on the mechanical

strength required, and the amount of ‘burn through’ anticipated. For the
purpose of adequate mechanical rigidity, a thickness of at least two
millimetres, and preferably three millimetres of steel plate is
recommended. To ensure laser safety a greater thickness of the guard
material may be required.

In a fault condition, these materials withstand the laser beam for a
limited time before the beam burns through. The laser must therefore be
monitored to avoid a risk of fire.

A ceramic or metal plate may be used as a beam stop. A greater
thickness is required to achieve the “eight hour burn through”
requirement.

Guidance regarding laser guards can be found in EN60825-Part 4.

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Beam Delivery Cable (Fibre)

The beam delivery cable is not Class 1 under a worst case single fault,
no cable break or fibre break detection is offered on this product. The
integrator must either include the beam delivery cable inside the Class
1 enclosure with the Pulsed Laser Aperture or undertake suitable
measures to ensure that under reasonable use, the cable is suitably
positioned to prevent it from becoming damaged or mishandled.

The beam delivery cable has not been designed for robotic
applications. The Laser must not be designed into systems where the
Beam Delivery Cable will be subject to high levels of acceleration,
torsion and twist, or combination thereof. If this is a requirement for the
integration, please contact Domino to discuss the application in more
detail.

The minimum bedding radius (r) for the fibre is 75mm.

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Interlock Switches

Interlock switches must be fitted to all access guards preventing access
to the laser output lens and marking area that can be opened without
the use of access tools.

Interlock switches must be wired into the laser control circuit so that the
laser beam is disabled when the guard is removed.

Emergency Off

Integrate the laser into the emergency off circuit of the machine into
which the laser is integrated. Install an emergency off push button near
the laser marking systems which turns off the laser. Connect the
emergency off push button via the interlock circuit to the controller.

Guarding Labels

Domino recommend that the following information is prominently
displayed on the guard:

WARNING: Class 1 laser product containing an embedded

class 4 laser.
Operation of the product with safety guards
removed may result in hazardous exposure to
laser radiation.

These labels are supplied with the laser system. Additional labels are
available from Domino Printing Sciences plc as part of the Guarding
Labels Kit, Part Number L007628.

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OPERATION

Optional

TouchPanel

Laser key switch

BCP 7

Controller

On/Off Switch

Laser Unit

(Laser Box)

Scanner Head

Laser Lens

Mains

connector

Laser Unit

(Laser Module)

Laser Fibre

Beam Delivery

F-Series laser Marking System

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Controls and Indicators

Key switch

On/Off Button

Indicator Lamps

The User Interface, Indicator Lamps and Software icon functions are
described in the following paragraphs:

TouchPanel and Interface

The software is operated via a PC keyboard, TouchPanel or Web
Browser. An entry is confirmed with the left mouse button if PC or Web
browser are used. The optional TouchPanel if connected, allows entry
by touching the tabs and function keys on the screen. An onboard
keyboard is included in the software.

Note: The Web Browser does not support the message editor.

Controls

ON / OFF BUTTON - Starts and stops the controller and PC unit
KEY SWITCH - Starts and stops the Laser Unit (fans and laser tube)
The key switch has three positions:

• “0” Laser off

• “1” Laser ready

• “*” Laser start.

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Indicator lamps

Interlock 1

Interlock 2

PC Ready

Printer Ready

Printer Busy

Power supply LED

on the rear of the

laser unit.

• Interlock 1 - Illuminates when the interlock 1 is closed.

• Interlock 2 - Illuminates when all the interlocks are closed.

• PC Ready - Illuminates when the internal PC is ready.

• Printer Ready - Illuminates when the Laser is powered up and
marking system is ready to print.

• Printer Busy- Illuminates when the Laser is marking

The activation of the laser power supply is also indicated by two red
(Power) LEDs on the front and one at the rear of the laser module.

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To scanner head

Power supply LED on the

front of the laser unit.

Shutter LEDs on the front of the laser unit

(only with shutter option)

Illuminates when shutter is open

Shutter LED

Power supply LED on the

front of the laser unit.

To scanner head

Laser Module without Shutter Option

Laser Module with Shutter Option

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Additional Indicators Laser Unit F220i

Interlock Indicator 1

Shutter Preparation / Error Indicator

Laser Indicator

Interlock Indicator 2

Shutter State / Error Indicator

Interlock Indicator 1 and 2

Lit GREEN Interlock 1 and 2 respectively

are closed.

Both interlock 1 LED and
interlock 2 LED are alternating
RED flashing

Both interlock 1 LED and
interlock 2 LED parallel RED
flashing

Both Interlock 1 LED and
interlock 2 LED are lit RED:

Within approximately 8 seconds after power up (boot phases of the
safety relay) the display of both interlock LEDs is not valid.

Wrong order was in the
interlock loops e.g. open and
close one loop only. Correct
and restart the process.

The interlock has been
opened while the shutter self­test was running.

An electrical error (cross
connection) was detected.
Debug wiring and restart the
process.

The safety relay is completely
shut down. Inspecting of its
display is suggested. Power
cycling is required.

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Shutter Preparation / Error Indicator

Blinking GREEN Waiting for start command.
Lit GREEN Ready.
Lit RED A shutter malfunction is

present

Blinking RED A shutter malfunction was

detected but no more present.

Blinking ORANGE A shutter malfunction was

detected - waiting for start
command.

Lit ORANGE: No shutter and shutter

controlling is equipped.

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Shutter State / Error Indicator

Lit YELLOW Shutter is open, caution laser

radiation is possible!

Lit RED Shutter temperature display

(after power-up only).

Lit RED (permanent) shutter feedback cross-check

failed.

Flashing RED while the
GREEN Shutter preparation

Shutter is close to over
temperature.

LED is lit or blinking
Blinking RED while GREEN
shutter preparation LED is

blinking

A shutter over temperature, or
sensor fail (<10°C) had
occurred. Therefore the laser
was switched off. Restart is
possible.

Flashing RED while GREEN
shutter preparation LED is off

A shutter temperature sensor
fail (<10°C) is present.
Therefore the laser is switched
off.

Blinking RED while GREEN
shutter preparation LED is off

A shutter over temperature is
present. Therefore the laser is
switched off.

Note: The GREEN shutter preparation LED blinking is suppressed if

one or both interlock is not closed.

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Laser Indicator / Error Indicator

Lit YELLOW Laser source ready for

emission.
Lit RED (error) Laser is not (correctly) started.
1x Flashing YELLOW Laser modulation (print

activity) missed.
2x Flashing YELLOW Laser modulation (print

activity) not permitted.
3x Flashing YELLOW Laser modulation (print

activity) missed AND not

permitted.

LED Test display on Power Up

After power up, the laser unit F220i will start an error test display in the
following sequence:

• Shutter state error; each sec. means 10° Celsius of scanner
temperature. This display shows that the temperature sensor of the
shutter housing is properly connected, and that the LED works.

Then, approximately 8 seconds after power up the 4 LED’s from top to
bottom:

• Extinguish for a moment

• Light up (RED) for 1 second each, top to bottom

• Extinguish for a moment

• Display status as described above

If unauthorised changes are performed, the warranty will be invalidated.

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Switching On and Off

WARNINGS: (1) The laser marking system must only be used

CAUTION: The lens cap must be removed before operation.

Switching On the Control Unit

Turn on the laser unit F220i first by switching the switch from position
“0” to “1”. At the control panel, release the On/Off button by turning it
clockwise. Wait until the SERVER RUNNING indicator has
illuminated.

Switching On the Laser Head

Turn the key switch from position “0” to position “1”. To start the laser
turn the key clockwise to the laser symbol and hold it for at least 1
second. The key automatically turns back to position “1”.

• The laser needs a warm-up phase of 3 seconds.

The PRINTER BUSY indicator will illuminate when the laser
hardware is switched on.

The PRINTER READY indicator illuminates. After initialising the
Dynamark 3 software and starting the lasers, the marking system is
ready.

Laser emission is also displayed by a red LED on the rear of the laser
unit.

for its intended purpose.

(2) The laser marking system may only be

operated by trained personnel.

(3) Operation is only allowed with all required

cables connected and all parts mounted. Do
not disconnect any cables during operation.

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Switching Off the Laser Head

• Turn the key switch from position “1” to position “0”. The laser
hardware is switched off.

Switching Off the Control Unit

• Press the On/Off button at the BCP7 controller. The computer will
immediately switch off.

• Turn off the laser unit F220i by switching the switch from position
“1” to “0”.

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F-Series Connectivity

X59 TouchPanel Connector

The F-Series is operated either via a remote TouchPanel or via a PC
running on Microsoft Windows 7®
QuickStep software.

To connect to one D-Series, the TouchPanel is connected to the X59
TouchPanel connector of the controller.

The TouchPanel then displays the UI relating to that printer.

One TouchPanel can control multiple F-Series in the same network if
required.

Details about the printer being controlled are displayed in the Home
screen which lists: the logged in user, the printer’s name and the printer
model. To connect to another printer in the network, follow the steps
below:

(1) Disconnect from the current printer by pressing the Lock button

and selecting Disconnect From Printer to display the printers’
list screen.

(2) Press the Lock button and select Unlock UI Settings, enter the

password (QS).

(3) Press Settings, select Broadcast (default) as the connection

method.

(4) Go back to the printers’ list screen and press Refresh to view a

list of all printers in the network.

(5) Select the required printer.

or Windows 8® with installed

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A list of favourite remote printers can be created, as follows:

(1) From the printer’s list screen, press the Lock button and select

Unlock UI Settings, enter the password (Domino1).
(2) Press Settings and select Favourite as the connection method.
(3) Press Add Favourite and fill in the required fields manually or get

a favourite printer from broadcast
(4) Select a printer from the Broadcast list.
(5) Press Add to Favourites.

Webserver

One may also connect to the printer’s UI via standard web browser. The
following web browsers are supported:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer from version 9.0 on

• Mozilla Firefox from version 22 on

• Google Chrome from version 27 on

• Apple Safari from version 6 on

Not the complete functionality of the UI is available when connecting to
the printers via a web browser.

Not available is:

• The Message Editor which is accessed via Home Screen > Settings

> Message Editor or via Home Screen > Messages > New Message
/ Edit Printing Message

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Quickstep Interface

Status Icons

Status Bar

Start/Stop Button

Lock

Main Menu
Selection
Buttons

Live Message
Preview

Zoom Toolbar

Printer Name

Home Screen

When starting the printer, the following Home screen is displayed.

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Status Icons: Displays current status of printer, e.g:

• Laser active
(Laser is busy - laser emission!)

• USB device connected
(USB device connected to
controller or TouchPanel)

• Dongle connected
(Pharma or Service dongle
connected)

Status Bar: Displays printer and alert status. If

more than one alert is present, the
highest priority alert is
displayed.

Start/Stop Button: • Enables marking

Note: If the laser unit is switched off,

it must be switched on before
marking can take place.

• Stops marking

• Triggers a print

• Restarts the Printer

Zoom Toolbar: Zooms in and out and to marking field

Live Message Preview: Main working area. Used for settings

and message creation.

Main Menu
Selection Buttons:

Navigate to the four main QuickStep
areas where all functions of the
operational software can be
accessed.

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Lock Button: • Locks the screen to prevent

accidental changes

• Login and logout

• Disconnects from printer

Printer Name: Shows the printer which is being

currently controlled

Status Bar

The status bar displays informal warning and error messages in different
colours:

• Green - the condition is normal, no action is required.

• Blue - the condition requires attention but does not prevent marking
except when the system is in standby mode.

• Yellow - the condition prevents marking, however if marking was
enabled and the reason for this fault has become obsolete it
automatically re-enables marking.

• Red - the condition prevents marking and requires immediate
correction.

Note: Click on the status bar to acknowledge errors.

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General Functions

Status Icons Status Bar

Start/Stop Button

Screen

Title

Tabs

Breadcrumb navigation

Scroll By
Page

Scroll By
Line

The following illustration shows the Global Print Settings screen and the
various screen areas.

Click long on a button to get a description. Click long on a button of the

Settings area to move this button to the Home screen.

Note: The breadcrumb navigation shows the current location inside

the menu structure. One can switch the user interface level by
clicking on the icons; it is also a quick way to return to the home
screen from any page.

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Initial Setup

The initial setup configures the overall look of the interface and also
configures basic settings and presets for printer operation.

Display Settings

Home > Settings > Regional > Language and Keyboard

Set:

• Language.

• Keyboard layout.

•IME Scheme.

• Primary currency.

Setting the Master Clock

Home > Settings > Regional > Date and Time

Set:

• System date.

• System time (24 hour clock).

• Time zone.

• Automatic Daylight Saving Time.

• Setup the Network Time Protocol.

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Security Management

Password protection prevents unauthorised changes to the software,
and unauthorised operation of the laser marking system.

Some functions can only be accessed from higher user levels; the
higher the user level, the more functions are available. The current user
level is displayed in the Title Bar across the top of the user interface
screen.

The functions that can be accessed for each user level are as follows:

User Level Functions Password

Logout View the main functions none

Operator Start / stop marking, select

op

message, acknowledge alerts

Supervisor Create/Edit messages; Change

sv
Marking Parameters; Access to
Editor and Save Editor

Administrator Edit most of the setup Not

published

Service Access everything Daily

changing

Extended system parameter settings can only be changed after
entering the Administrator password. This password is only known by
employees authorised by Domino.

Note: If unauthorised changes are performed, the warranty will be

invalidated.

Changing the passwords after the initial installation is recommended.

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Creating and Editing a Message

Tex t Barcode

(MRC)

Image Arc

Rectangle

Clone Item

Add Text

(1) Select Messages > New Message or Settings > Message Editor

to open the Message Editor.

(2) Press on the screen within a specific area of the Message Editor

where you require the item to appear. A cross hair will appear at
this location.

(3) Select the Add icon.

The Add sub-menu displays.

(4) From the sub-menu select the Text icon.

Note: Change keyboards by selecting the appropriate Alternative

Keyboard icon at the bottom of the text entry screen.

(5) Enter the required text using the keyboard and select the green

tick icon when finished.

(6) To change text, select the text item and then the Keyboard icon

on the Edit sub-menu.

(7) To change text parameters (Object Name, Position, Bold, Width

etc.), use the sub-menu (Font, Alignment) or select More…

(8) To delete an object, select the object and select the delete

icon of the Edit menu

(9) Activate the message for printing by sending it to the printer

via the File menu

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Add a New Barcode

To add a barcode to the message:

(1) Press on the screen within a specific area of the Message Editor

where you require the item to appear. A cross hair will appear at
this location.

(2) Select the Add Barcode icon and select the type and

specification required from the list and editable text boxes.

(3) Use the Text, Variable, Edit Variable and Properties tabs to enter

the barcode data.
(4) Select the green tick icon to insert the code into the message.
(5) Edit the barcode by highlighting the barcode within the

message and using the sub-menu or by selecting More…
(6) Activate the message for printing by sending it to the printer

via the File menu .

Add an Image

To insert an image into the message:

(1) Press on the screen within a specific area of the Message Editor

where you require the item to appear. A cross hair will appear at

this location.
(2) Select the Image icon from the Add menu.
(3) An images folder stored in the printer will open.
(4) Browse for the required image.
(5) Select the green tick icon to insert the image.

Note: Monochrome Bitmap (*.bmp), DXF (*.dxf) (up to Version 12,

information about 3-dimensional objects is discarded, fonts and

labels are not supported) and Hewlett Packard Graphics

Language HPGL (*.plt) black white graphic file formats are

supported.

Supported commands for HPGL import are: Arc Absolute, Arc

Relative, Plot Absolute, Plot Relative, Pen Up, Pen Down

(6) Select the Move icon to move the copied item to the

desired location within the message.
(7) Activate the message for printing by sending it to the printer

(8) Use the File Manager (Home > Settings > File Manager) to copy

via the File menu .

an image from a USB device to the controller.

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Add a New Variable

Message or system variables may be added. Message variables may
only be used in the message in which they have been created. System
variables can be used in all messages.

• Message variables are created via Home > Settings > Message

Editor >

Add > Text > Add Variable .

• System variables are created via Home > Settings > Message Editor

>

File > Add/Edit Variable > Add Variable .

Note: System variables are referenced within message via a link. Insert

a link into a message to use a global variable.

The following variables can be created and added to the message:

• Clock (message & system).

• Counter (message & system).

• Prompted Field (message only).

• Link (message only).

• Script (message only).

• Coding (message only).

• Shift Code (message only).

• Text Insert (message & system).

• Text Variable (message & system).

• Text Link (message only).

Notes: (1) System variables are empted on a power cycle.

(2) All steps below are described for local variables as they

are the same for global variables.

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Add a New Clock

To add a new offset clock to the message:

(1) Press on the screen within a specific area of the Message Editor

where you require the item to appear. A cross hair will appear at

this location.
(2) Select the Add icon.
(3) From the sub-menu select the Add Text icon.
(4) Select +Variable > +Create New > Clock.
(5) The scope cannot be changed - use the File menu to create a

global counter.
(6) Enter a name for the clock or use the default name and use the

drop down lists to select the format.
(7) Select the required offset parameters (Days, Months, Years and/

or Hours, Minutes, Seconds and/or Weeks) and add values

using the keyboard. Select the green tick icon when each

parameter is completed.
(8) Review the entered information and select the green tick icon if

correct or press in the required field to add or change values.
(9) Select the green tick icon to enter the offset clock into the

message.
(10) Activate the message for printing by sending it to the printer

via the File menu .

Add a New Counter

To add a new counter to the message:

(1) Press on the screen within a specific area of the Message Editor

where you require the item to appear. A cross hair will appear at

this location.
(2) Select the Add icon.
(3) From the sub-menu select the Add Text icon.
(4) Select +Variable > +Create New > Counter.
(5) The scope cannot be changed - use the File menu to create a

global counter.
(6) Enter a name for the counter and enter the Format String “N” for

numerical and “A” for alpha characters.
(7) Select a Leading Character Mode from the drop down options:

None, Blank or Custom. If a custom character is selected in the

Leading Character box, enter the character required.

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(8) In the Step Control box, select the option required to activate

the increment:

Print Start

User Input (Rising Edge)- specify the User Input to be used

User Input (Falling Edge)- specify the User Input to be used
(9) In the External Reset box, select None, Mark Enable,

Application Start, Message Load, User input Rising Edge, User

input Falling Edge.
(10) In the Counter Repeat box, enter the number of items to be

marked before the counter increments (default value is ‘1’).
(11) Step Size sets the increment value of the selected counter from

1 to 99999. The default value is ‘1’.
(12) Set the current value in the selected alphanumeric format of the

counter.
(13) Set the start value in the selected alphanumeric format for the

counter. If the start value is larger than the end value the

counter will count backwards.
(14) Set the end value in the selected alphanumeric format of the

counter.
(15) Edit, if required, the Alpha Field String. to be used for the alpha

designators in the counters. All alphanumeric characters are

available for use in this string. The maximum string length is 26

characters. The default string is A to Z (including all characters).
(16) Select an Ending Action: Select None, Disable, User Output or

User output and disable. Select the User Output if activated.
(17) If required, set a Batch Link to another counter when this

counter has it’s end value and select the linked counter from the

drop down list.
(18) Review the entered information and select the green tick icon if

correct or press in the required field to add or change values.
(19) Select the green tick icon to enter the counter into the message.
(20) Activate the message for printing by sending it to the printer

via the File menu .

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Add a New Prompted Field

Prompted text fields may be inserted into messages. The content of
these text fields is entered in QuickStep after sending the message to
the printer.The content format has to be specified when creating these
text fields in a message in the Message Editor.

To add a new prompted field to the message:

(1) Press on the screen within a specific area of the Message Editor

where you require the item to appear. A cross hair will appear at

this location.
(2) Select the Add icon.
(3) From the sub-menu select the Add Text icon.
(4) Select +Variable > +Create New > Prompted Field.
(5) Enter a name or use the default name for the prompted field

object.
(6) Set a default value in the format matching the input mask for the

prompted field.
(7) Enter a prompt which is displayed on screen when the data for

the prompted field should be entered. (After sending the

message to the printer).
(8) Select an input mask for the prompted field which specifies the

type of content for the prompted field.Possible formats:

Mask Description

0 Mandatory numeric character 0-9

9 Optional numeric character 0-9

L Mandatory alpha character A-Z or a-z

? Optional alpha character A-Z or a-z

A Mandatory alphanumeric character

0-9, A-Z or a-z

a Optional alphanumeric character

0-9, A-Z or a-z

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C Mandatory any character

c Optional any character

# Optional currency symbol €, $, £ or ¥

& Mandatory any character or space

(9) Review the entered information and select the green tick icon if

correct or press in the required field to add or change values.
(10) Select the green tick icon to enter the prompted field into the

message.
(11) Activate the message for printing by sending it to the printer

via the File menu .

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Add a New Link

To add a new link to the message:

(1) Press on the screen within a specific area of the Message Editor

where you require the item to appear. A cross hair will appear at

this location.

(2) Select the Add icon.

(3) From the sub-menu select the Add Text icon.
(4) Select +Variable > +Create New > Link.
(5) Enter a name or use the default name for the link object.
(6) Specify the source of the link, e.g. a counter or a clock or

message content element. System variables are entered into a

message via a link.
(7) Select the green tick icon to enter the offset clock into the

message. The link object will have the same content as the

source object.
(8) Activate the message for printing by sending it to the printer

via the File menu .

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Undo / Redo

Undo Redo

New

Message

Save

Save as

Coding

Laser

Parameters

Global

Variables

Message

Properties

Send to

Printer

Undo re redo the last editing steps in the message editor including
change of settings or parameter settings.

Note: Creating a new message clears the undo cache - no undo to the

last message is possible.

File

New Message - Creates a new message.
Save - Saves the current message in a selected message store.
Save as - Saves the current message with a given name in a selected

message store.

Coding - Selects a source for the coding variable.
Laser Parameters - Create, delete and edit laser parameter sets.
Global Variables - Create global variables.
Message Properties - Message settings overwrites system settings of

Fields, Mark on the Fly, Vector Sorting and activate usable fields. Also
enables the user to activate Optical Correction, Tube Distortion and PN
Transformation.

Send to Printer - sends the current message to the printer and
activates it for printing.

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Edit

Edit Text

Select

Font

Alignment

Edit Object

Properties

Delete

Object

Edit menu for a text object.

Tex t Barcode

(MRC)

Image Arc

Rectangle

Clone Item

Edit Text - Opens the keyboard to edit the text content.
Select Font - Opens the list of available fonts to select a font.
Alignment - Sets the alignment of the object.
Edit Object Properties - Allows editing the properties of the object.
Delete Object - Deletes the selected object.

Add

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Move

Zoom in

Zoom out

Fit height

Fit Width

Zoom 100%

Zoom to

Item

Select an object in the editor by clicking on it and move it in the desired
direction by clicking on the arrow icons.

Drag and drop can also be used.Select and hold the item within the
message and move it to the desired location.

Zoom

To view the item(s) in the Message field, or the whole Message field in
a different size, select the item(s) and then select the appropriate button
from the above toolbar:

Incrementally zoom in on the message area.
Incrementally zoom out of the message area.
Fit whole message height to area.
Fit whole message width to area.
Zoom to 100% (actual size) of Message.
Zoom selected item to fit into message area.

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Re-order Visual Items

Sets the order of objects to print.
Select an object of the list and use the arrows to change the order.

Item Selection List

Selects multiple or all objects of a message. Select the items of the list
to be selected. Or click on “Select all” to select all objects. Click on
“Clear Selection” to have no object selected.

Resize

Resize an object by selecting it and dragging the red mark of the object.

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Message Store and File Management

Selecting an Existing Message

Note: Where no message is selected for printing, no live message will

be displayed in the Home screen.

(1) Select the Messages button to open the Message Store.
(2) Select the required message from the list.
(3) Choose to Edit, Preview or Send to Print.

Note: Send to Print will revert to the Home screen. The selected

message will then be displayed.

File Manager

Home > Settings > File Manager
File Manager is a useful way of reviewing and organising stored

messages, images and scripts.
Using File Manager it is easy to edit files, create new folders and copy

content between folders.

New Store: Create a new store for messages, images and

scripts.

Note: A new message store can only be

created in the messages folder.

Edit: • Rename

•Copy

•Cut

•Delete

•Details

Paste: Used with the Copy/Cut commands to add

files into folders.

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MAINTENANCE

Checking Fans and Air Vents

WARNING: Before undertaking any work on the laser

marking system, unplug the mains power.

The fans are located at the sides of the control unit.
A fan defect immediately poses a danger of overheating that may result

in damage to the control unit, therefore the fans must be checked once
a month.

Control Unit

(1) Check the fans for bearing noises. If bearing noise exist, the

respective fan must be replaced.
(2) Check the fan filters of the controller (2 on the left side and 2 on

the right side) for blockages and dirt. If necessary, exchange

them. This may be easily done from the outside without opening

the controller.

Cleaning the Lens

CAUTIONS: (1) Do not use compressed air from the installation

WARNING: Ensure the mains power plug is removed

The lens must be checked monthly for dust, and if necessary be
cleaned with (absolutely clean) compressed air from a can.

For all other dirt, the lens must be cleaned with Isopropyl Alcohol and
lens paper, or cotton swabs (Q-tips), as follows:

(1) Take an unused cotton swab (cotton bud) and soak one end in

Isopropyl Alcohol.
(2) Lightly wipe with ONE PASS ONLY across the surface of the

lens.

for cleaning.

(2) Water must not be used for cleaning, as the

lenses are not water resistant.

(3) Clean carefully as there is a risk of scratch marks

on the lens which will reduce the marking quality

before cleaning the lens.

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Cotton Swab

Lens Assembly

(3) Inspect the cotton swab. If dirt or oil is present, repeat steps (1)

to (3).
(4) Use the dry end of the cotton swab to lightly wipe excess liquid

from the lens.

General Cleaning

WARNING: The laser marking system and the connected

installation must be switched off with the
mains supply to the laser marking system
disconnected.

The outer surfaces may be cleaned with a damp cloth and a mild
cleaning agent only. No humidity must get into the system.

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Service: Replacement of Components

Applications without Shutter

Maximum cycles of E-Stop Relay PNOZ S4

15 Million

(opening of guard door when laser is printing)

Maximum cycles of E-Stop Relay PNOZ S4

100 Million

(opening of guard door when laser is not
printing)

Applications with Shutter

Maximum cycles of Shutter 10 Million

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FAULT FINDING

System Status Messages

Status

Message

11 Encoder/Line

too fast
(overflow).

12 Encoder/Line

too slow
(underflow.)

13 List buffer

repeat count
fail.

14 Maximum print

to print
distance
exceeded.

15 Print start

signal ignored.

16 Maximum laser

on time exceed
(laser disabled
by hardware).

17 Laser warm up. A short warm up

30 Scanhead

power missing.

Cause Suggested Action

The message has
not been completed
in time.

The message has
not been completed
in time.

Internal Fault. Restart the system. Contact

The maximum
distance between
print go signals has
been exceeded and
an expected print go
was not received.
A print go has been
received too soon
after the previous.
The laser has been
firing for longer than
expected.

period is required
before use.

There is no +/-15v at
the scanhead, or no
data returning from
scanhead.

Slow down the conveyor,
reduce the mark time, or
move the text upstream on
the field.
Reduce the mark time or
move the text upstream on
the field.

Domino.

Restart the system. Contact
Domino.

Restart the system. Contact
Domino.

Restart the system. Contact
Domino.

Restart the system. Contact
Domino.

Restart the system. Contact
Domino.

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Status

Message

31 Scanhead

temperature
out of valid
range.

32 Scanhead

warming up ­please wait.

33 Control unit

over
temperature.

51 Control unit

near over
temperature.

56 Printer ready to

print.

58 No Message

loaded

549 Turn keyswitch

to enable
marking

550 System

disabled

551 Aiming turned onThe aiming beam,

Cause Suggested Action

The scanhead is
cold.

The scanhead is
cold.

The temperature in
the controller is very
cold or too hot.
The controller is
getting quite hot.

Printer will print if a
print go signal
arrives.

There is no valid
message loaded
into the controller.

The safety relay
needs to be set after
an interlock has
been opened.
The keyswitch is at
position 0.

configurable in the
global settings, is
turned on.

Restart the system. Contact
Domino.

Wait for the heaters in the
scanner motors to warm the
scanners, the printer can be
used but you may
experience very minor
position errors.

Check that the fans are
working and that the filters
are not blocked.
Check that the fans are
working and that the filters
are not blocked.

Information Only.

Load a message and send it
to printer.

Turn keyswitch to start
position, or give a remote
start input (the “Play” button
on the UI will not function).
Turn the keyswitch to
position 1.

Information Only.

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Status

Message

552 External

Interlocks
Open

553 External

Interlock 1
Open

554 External

Interlock 2
Open

555 Air Fault Not enough air flow

556 Vacuum Fault The DPX is not

557 Filter not ok The DPX filters are

578 System

Standby

579 Printer

enabling.

580 Inconsistent

Laser On State

Cause Suggested Action

The interlock or
interlocks are open.

The interlock switch
1 is open

The interlock switch
2 is open

to cool the laser.

running.

blocked.
The keyswitch is at
position 1 but not
yet set by turning
the keyswitch or
remote start.
The laser is
switched on but
warming up.
The laser start input
level is being
overridden by a user
interface laser on
selection or by a
fault message.

Close the guards to 'make'
the interlocks.

Close the guards to 'make'
the interlocks.

Close the guards to 'make'
the interlocks.

Check the air regulator filters
and pressure settings.

Make sure the DPX is
serviceable and running.

Change the DPX filters.

Turn the keyswitch to start
position, or give a remote
start input, or press the
“Start” button on the user
interface.

Wait for the printer to be
ready.

Restart the system. Contact
Domino.

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Status

Message

581 Next controller

not ready

582 Controller Idle

(Multi Head
System)

583 External

Interlock has
been opened

594 Safety Relay

Fault

Cause Suggested Action

The next controller
in a “chain” in a
Multihead
configuration is not
ready.

The system is part
of a multi head
“chain” but has
been disabled (see
install options). This
is for information
only.

One or both
interlocks was
opened but is now
closed.
There was a laser
start command
present while one or
both (CAT3/4)
interlocks where not
closed.

Restart the system. Contact
Domino.

Restart the system. Contact
Domino.

Restart the system. Contact
Domino.

Make sure the interlocks are
closed before giving the laser
start input.

Note: For all other errors or messages contact Domino.

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