EBS EBS-1500 SERIES Basic Manual
EBS
Ink Jet Systems
BASIC MANUAL
EBS-1500 SERIES PRINTER WITH
ONE PIEZOCERAMIC PRINT HEAD
VERSION: 20060214#1.0
EBS Ink-Jet Systems GmbH, Alte Ziegelei 19-25, D-51588 Nümbrecht, Germany. +49 (0)2293/939-0, FAX. +49 (0)2293/939-3, e-mail: mail@ebs-inkjet.de
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. General Information........................................................................................................................3
2. Printing System Elements .............................................................................................................3
3. Safety Requirements......................................................................................................................3
4. Operating the Printer......................................................................................................................4
4.1. Switching the Printer On.............................................................................................................4
4.2. Operation Panel .........................................................................................................................4
4.2.1. LCD display.............................................................................................................................................4
4.3. Control MENU............................................................................................................................5
4.4. Opening and Editing a New File .................................................................................................5
4.5. Setting Print Parameters............................................................................................................8
4.6. Printing.......................................................................................................................................9
4.6.1. Starting the Printing.................................................................................................................................9
4.6.2. Viewing a File to be Printed on the Terminal Display...........................................................................10
4.6.3. Stopping the Printing.............................................................................................................................11
4.7. Switching the Printer Off...........................................................................................................11
5. Routine Maintenance....................................................................................................................11
5.1. Replacing Ink Bottle .................................................................................................................11
5.2. Removing Air from the Print Head............................................................................................12
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1. General Information
The complete information on the printer’s accessories, installation, configuration and operation are contained in
The
EBS-1500
stop the EBS-1500 series printer, input a text to be printed, print the text, exchange an ink bottle and rinse
out nozzles if they are choked up.
Printer User’s Manual. This document contains only basic information on how to start and
2. Printing System Elements
Major components of the printer with a single piezoceramic head are shown in Fig. 2.1.
Fig. 2.1
In addition, the printing system may contain many other subassemblies such as a shaft-encoder, assembly jigs and
tubes, cables (e.g. a cable to connect the printer controller with the head – see item 7 in Fig. 2.1), an additional
external signalling device and many others. For more details refer to section Installtion of the Printer in The
EBS-1500
Printer User’s Manual.
3. Safety Requirements
NOTE:
• The printer should be operated by trained staff.
• Place a fire extinguisher in the vicinity of the printer (to put out electrical equipment or flammable
solvents should they be on fire).
• Do not print in rooms which are at risk from explosion.
• Do not print on objects whose temperature exceeds 100°C at the time of printing.
• Do not use open fire or spark generating devices in the area where the printer works.
• Plug in the printer to the socket that is equipped with equipment earth.
• Do not point the head outlet to persons or animals during printing.
• Wear protective clothes while performing operations in the ink system.
• Do
• Do not leave ink, solvent or wash-up in open vessels.
• Before approaching flammable liquids discharge static electricity by touching an earthed, metal object (e.g.
• Only original agents are approved for use with the printer or otherwise all rights to claim under the
not use plastic vessels for washing. Metal vessels are recommended.
the earthed printer housing).
guarantee will be lost !!!
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In the case of accident...
´ When ink or solvent spills occur, the spilled fluid should be wiped with a piece of absorbent material and then
removed in compliance with fire and health and safety at work (HSE) regulations.
´ If the clothing has been splashed, remove it as soon as possible.
´ Should the eyes or skin get irritated:
EYES need to be rinsed with running water for at least 15 minutes, then you should see your oculist,
SKIN needs to be washed with water and soap.
4. Operating the Printer
Before starting the printing system ensure that the appropriate operating conditions are satisfied, paying especial
attention to the following:
Power supply: 100-240V/45-440Hz (AC) or 90-350V (DC),
Head position during printing: horizontal.
4.1. Switching the Printer On
The ON/OFF power switch is situated on the right side wall of the unit next to the feeder cable. It
isolates both power leads from the mains (see item 1 in Fig. 2.1).
POWER
OFF
ON
If the printer controller and head connectors are all connected, it is enough to switch the power switch
to the ON position. Then, the starting procedure is initiated.
If no errors are displayed on the printer controller screen or signalled with a sound alarm during the starting
procedure, the printer is ready for printing. A detailed description of errors and alarms is contained in The
EBS-1500
Piezoceramic print heads are heated up (over 5 ÷ 10 minutes) to the rating temperature of about 70°C (!!! MIND
THE HIGH TEMPERATURE !!!). If the START PRINT command is selected before the rating temperature has
been reached in the head, the command will not be executed (message UNIT NOT ACTIVE will be displayed).
Printer User’s Manual.
4.2. Operation Panel
The operation panel enables the
printer operator to control and
monitor the unit’s operation, and
initiate actions as might be
required in given circumstances.
It is also used for performing
such basic operations as turning
the print mode on or off, locating
faults, clearing alarms, etc. For
more details refer to chapter
Operating the Printer in The
EBS-1500
Manual.
Printer User’s
4.2.1. LCD display
The display area is divided into separate sections called windows.
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