Evolution Inkjet Printer Installation And Operation Manual
EVOLUTION SC
INK JET PRINTERS
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
digital design inc.
67 Sand Park Road
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973)
www.evolutioninkjet.com
This manual is for use in operating and maintaining the EVOLUTION 1 Ink Jet
Printer. This includes various optional features, which may not be included in
your basic model printer. For basic start-up instructions, please refer to PART 1
Installation Procedures.
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored on a
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mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of
Digital Design Inc.
Digital Design Inc. has a policy of continual product improvement. The Company
therefore reserves the right to modify the information contained in this manual
without prior notice.
857-9500
Trend Marking Systems
PO Box 1311
Castle Hill, NSW, 1765, AUSTRALIA
(+61) 02-96299535
www.trendmarking.com.au
ALL PRINT CARTRIDGES SUPPLIED BY DIGITAL DESIGN INC.
ARE FACTORY TESTED AND PROFILED TO PRODUCE AN
OPTIMUM AND CONSISTANT CODE. USING OTHER THAN
AUTHORIZED
RESULTS.
EACH FLASH DATA CARD IS PROFILED EXPLICITELY FOR ITS’
INTENDED
USE IN OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PRINTER FOR WHICH IT
WAS PURCHASED. KEEP ALL UPGRADE CARDS IN A SECURE
PLACE.
EVOLUTION
PROGRAMMING CAPABILITIES. OPTIONAL SOFTWARE MAY
BE ADDED TO A BASIC UNIT AND IS COVERED IN THIS
MANUAL.
i
CARTRIDGES WILL CAUSE UNDESIRABLE
PRINTER, AND IS SECURITY LOCKED PROHIBITING
1 IS A BASIC MODEL WITH NO VARIABLE FIELD
EVOLUTION 1
SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.4 16 May 2006
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 1-1
PART 2 OPERATION PROCEDURES 2-1
PART 3 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 3-1
PART 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRS 4-1
PART 5 PARTS LIST AND OPTIONS
PART 6 COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL 6-1
PART 7 JUMPER SETTINGS 7-1
PART 8 SPECIFICATIONS 8-1
PART 9 MSDS 9-1
AMENDMENT RECORD
Amendment Date
All Pages at First Issue 1.0
Second Issue 1.1
Third Issue 1.2
Fourth Issue 1.3
Fifth Issue 1.4
1 Dec 2004
18 Mar 2005
5 April 2005
8 June 2005
16 May 2006
5-1
PART 1: INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
CONTENTS
INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 1-2
Mounting on production line 1-2
Ground Strap Installation 1-3
Input Power Connection and Modification 1-3
Installing the Print CARTRIDGE 1-4
CONNECTING THE CONTROLLER TO THE CARRIAGE 1-5
CONFIGURING THE PRINTING SYSTEM 1-6
System Reset 1-6
MULTIPLE PRINT HEADS 1-7
EVOLUTION 1 QUICK START
Changing Language Prompts 1-8
Enabling Print Mode 1-8
Head Select Mode 1-8
Entering a Message 1-9
Saving a Message 1-10
Loading a Message 1-11
EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM QUICK SETUP
1-8
1-12
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INSTALLING THE EVOLUTION 1 PRINTING SYSTEM
Caution should be taken while installing the EVOLUTION 1 printing system on your
equipment. Digital Design Inc. has taken every precaution to ensure a safe and
accurate instruction set to guide the installer through the installation process.
Follow the operational guidelines in the installation procedures.
VERIFY THAT YOUR EQUIPMENT IS IN PROPER OPERATING
CONDITION.
LOCATE A CONVENIENT POSITION ON YOUR EQUIPMENT.
EVOLUTION 1 REQUIRES 4-1/2" OF SPACE ON THE PRODUCTION
LINE.
FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.
READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTALLATION PROCEDURES BEFORE
PROCEEDING.
INSTALL THE PRINTING SYSTEM ON YOUR EQUIPMENT.
THERE IS NO EXTRA HARDWARE REQUIRED OTHER THEN
THAT SUPPLIED IN THE INSTALLATION KIT.
MOUNTING ON PRODUCTION LINE
Locate the supplied mounting template
and affix in a convenient location on the
production line. Spot and drill both
mounting holes for a 5/16” bolt. NOTE:
the user may also thread the side of the
conveyer using a 5/16” tap.
Fasten the mounting bracket to the
conveyer using the supplied mounting
hardware and ensuring that the supplied
ground strap is located securely beneath
either of the two mounting bolts, and that
conductivity to earth ground is less than 1 ohm. This ensures a proper path for
static discharge, should the need arise.
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GROUNDING STRAP INSTALLATION
INSTALL STRAP
UNDER 5/16”
SCREW. E
CONDUCTIVITY TO
EARTH GROUND IS
LESS THAN 1 OHM
NSURE
INPUT POWER CONNECTION AND MODIFICATION
Insert the power plug to the available power source. The supplied power supply
will is universal and will auto detect 100/240 VAC 50-60hZ.
No other adjustments are necessary.
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INSTALLING THE PRINT CARTRIDGE
Remove the protective film from the face of the print head and retain the film.
This protective film may be re-applied to store partially used cartridges. If it is
necessary to remove the print head and store for a long period of time, it is best
to re-apply the plastic film, and place the cartridge in a closeable plastic bag.
Rotate the Print Head Release mechanism to the rear of the print head so that it
is free for insertion of the print cartridge. Push the print cartridge in and down to
insert it into the print carriage. Gently lift the locking arm and press forward
against the print cartridge. A snap will be felt as the locking mechanism presses
the cartridge into the correct position.
NOTE: EACH PRINT CARTRIDGE HAS BEEN PROFILED
AT THE FACTORY. THIS PROCEDURE DETERMINES
THE OPTIMAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTECS FOR
EACH INDIVIDUAL CARTRIDGE. USING ANY OTHER
PRINT CARTRIDGE WILL HAVE UNDESIRABLE
RESULTS.
NOTE: WHEN A NEW CARTRIDGE IS INSTALLED,
BOTH THE RED AND GREEN LIGHT WILL FLASH
TWICE INDICATING A CORRECT INSTALLATION.
THE USER MUST REMEMBER TO RESET THE INK
LEVEL UNDER THE F4 FUNCTION KEY.
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CONNECTING THE CONTROLLER TO THE CARRIAGE
Connect the Controller to the print carriage using the supplied 3 FT (.9 mm)
interconnect cable C21008-3 supplied with the Printing System. The cable is a
standard RJ50 (10 conductor). Longer cables are available as required.
Connect either end of the cable to the Carriage Assembly and securely lock in
place. NOTE: THE CONNECTOR MUST BE PLUGGED INTO THE INPUT RJ50
CONNECTOR LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE LED’S AND MARKED WITH
AN ARROW POINTING TO THE CONNECTOR. A click will be heard when the
connector is in the appropriate position. Connect the free end to the Controller
Assembly and ensure connector is securely seated.
PRINT CARRIAGE RJ50
RESET
SWITCH
ACCESS
HOLE
OUTPUT CONNECTOR
PRINT CARRIAGE RJ50
INPUT CONNECTOR
GREEN
CYCLE LED
RED PRINT
ENABLE LED
CONTROLLER RJ50
POWER INPUT
+12VDC @1.5A
CONNECTOR
CAUTION:
NOTE ORIENTATION OF THE CONNECTORS. DO NOT FORCE
CONNECTORS INTO POSITION SECURELY LATCH (CLICK) INTO
POSITION.
CONTROLLER MUST PLUG INTO THE PRINT CARRIAGE RJ50 INPUT
CONNECTOR FOR PROPER OPERATION. THE PRINT CARRIAGE RJ50
OUTPUT CONNECTOR IS USED EITHER FOR CONNECTION TO THE NEXT
PRINTER ON A NETWORK OR FOR EXTERNAL PRODUCT OR EXTERNAL
ENCODER INPUT.
THE POWER INPUT CONNECTOR MUST BE SECURELY INSERTED INTO
THE PRINT CARRIAGE. UPON PROPER INSERTION BOTH THE RED AND
GREEN LED’S WILL FLASH INDICATING PROPER CONNECTION.
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CONFIGURING THE PRINTER
To verify the current operating software press the STOP PRINT
key.
Press the V key
CONTROLLER 7.08
PRINTER 2.08J
PRINTER SN XXXXXX
EXIT ANY KEY
The first line indicates the version of the controller software
The second line numerics indicate printer software version and the letter is the
firmware version of the printer. The ‘+’ (s) following indicate options installed:
+ _ _ _ = Option 1
_ _ + _ = Option 1.5
+ _ + _ = Option 1 and Option 1.5
+++ _ = Option 2
++++ = Option 3
The third line indicates the serial number of the printer
SYSTEM RESET
There are two types of resets available in the Evolution printing system. The first
type of reset is a SOFT RESET.
ERASE STORED
MESSAGES
YES OR NO Y/N
RESET PRINT HEAD
YES OR NO Y/N
ALL HEADS
WILL BE RESET
CONTINUE = X KEY
ANY OTHER EXITS
Depressing the R key while applying power to the
unit will display the reset command mode
CAUTION: A response of Y will delete all stored
messages.
The next screen to appear prompts the user to
determine if a print head is to be restored to its
default value.
CAUTION: ALL PRINT HEADS CONNECTED
TO THE CONTROLLER WILL BE RESET TO
FACTORY DEFAULT CONDITIONS. THIS
INCLUDES RESETING EACH UNIT ADDRESS
TO 1. TO PREVENT THIS REMOVE ALL
INTERCONNECTED PRINT HEADS EXCEPT
FOR THE UNIT TO BE RESET FROM THE
DATA LINK.
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The second reset is a hard reset. Disconnect the power cable. Insert a standard
paper clip into the hole on the female dovetail side of the cabinet, and while
holding the paper clip in place (a light click will be felt) re-apply the power
connector.
This operation will reset the print carriage assembly to the factory default settings
and clear any current message.
MULTIPLE PRINT HEADS
EVOLUTION 1 printing systems have the ability to reside on a network. The
network may contain from 1 to 32 print carriages connected via RJ50 cables.
These cables are available in varying lengths depending on the application.
Each mounting bracket can support up to 4 print carriages and would typically
interconnect with a 6” RJ50 data cable.
NOTE: Please address each unit individually as per page 2-17 prior to daisy
chaining the printers. Special care must be taken to connect the output of the
first print carriage to the input of the next print carriage.
When connecting multiple print carriages place no more than 2 stations on a side
of the mounting bracket as shown.
PRINT CARRIAGE
ADDRESS 4
PRINT CARRIAGE
LOCKING SET
SCREW
PRINT CARRIAGE
ADDRESS 1
TO
CONTROLLER
OR COMPUTER
DATA LINK
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EVOLUTION 1 QUICK START
Connect the printer carriage to the appropriate
STOPPED
HD 1- - >SPEED=120
EVOLUTION 1
power source.
Connect the controller to the carriage assembly.
The controller derives power from the carriage.
On startup the LCD will display as pictured.
CHANGING LANGUAGE PROMPTS
< - - SELECT - - >
ENGLISH
Press the F4 key
LANGUAGE. Use the
desired language and press the
language.
ENABLING PRINT MODE
PRINTING
HD 1- - >SPEED=120
EVOLUTION 1
Press the GREEN PRINT key to start printing
HEAD SELECT MODE
STOPPED
HD 1- - >SPEED=120
The hand held controller can program up to 32 print
carriages on an RS485 data link. The factory default
sets each print carriage to ADDRESS 1. Selection
of another print head other than ADDRESS 1, press
EVOLUTION 1
and select for
keys to select the
to select the
< - - SELECT - - >
WHICH HEAD = 1
NO RESPONSE
ANY KEY TO EXIT
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the
alternate print carriage number and press the
key. The print carriage whose address was selected
will respond with the current message and
appropriate parameters.
As an added convenience using the
scan to find the next available head connected to
the environment
Accessing an address not associated with any print
carriage will result in a no response message.
key. Use the keys to select the
will auto
ENTERING A MESSAGE
STOPPED
HD 1- - >SPEED=120
EVOLUTION 1
MESSAGE ENTRY
FONT 1 LINE
EVOLUTION 1
MESSAGE ENTRY
FONT 1 LINE
MESSAGE ENTRY
FONT 1 LINE
EXP 12/10/04
PRINTING
HD 1- - >SPEED=120
EXP 12/10/04
Press the GREEN PRINT key
The LCD display will change from PRINTING to
STOPPED.
Press the GREEN EDIT key
Press the BLUE F3 key
message
Press the BLUE FONT key to select
the desired font size and enter the text EXP
12/10/04
Press the ENTER key
EDIT mode
Press the GREEN print enable key to enter
the print mode
to end the MESSAGE
to delete the entire
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STORING A MESSAGE (OPTION PACK 1, 1.5, 2 OR 3)
STOPPED
HD 1- - >SPEED=120
EXP 12/10/04
MESSAGE # 1
PLEASE WAIT
MESSAGE # 1
MESSAGE STORED
EXP 12/10/04
STOPPED
HD 1- - >SPEED=120
EXP 12/10/04
Press the GREEN STOP PRINT KEY
Note: In option pack 1 there is a
maximum of 50 messages stored.
Option pack 1.5 increases message
storage to 99 messages.
Press the RED MESSAGE STORE key
The LCD display will display the message storage
screen
Use the
location
Press the RED MESSAGE STORE KEY
second time and the current message appears in
the selected location and is stored.
Press the ENTER key
command prompt.
or to select the desired storage
a
to return to the
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LOADING A MESSAGE ((OPTION PACK 1, 1.5, 2 OR 3)
STOPPED
HD 1- - >SPEED=120
EVOLUTION 1
MESSAGE # 1
PLEASE WAIT
MESSAGE # 1
EXP 12/10/04
STOPPED
HD 1- - >SPEED=120
EXP 12/10/04
Press the GREEN STOP PRINT KEY
Note: In option pack 1 there is a
maximum of 50 messages stored.
Option pack 1.5 increases message
storage to 99 messages.
Press the RED MESSAGE STORE key
use the or keys to select the desired
message
and press the ENTER
key
and
PRINTING
HD 1- - >SPEED=120
EXP 12/10/04
Press the GREEN print enable key
the print mode
to enter
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EVOLUTION 1 QUICK SETUP
Install a new cartridge. Press the following keys in order:
REMAINING INK
100 %
C NEW CARTRIDGE
OTHER KEY EXIT
Each time a new print cartridge is installed the system automatically profiles the
correct operating parameters for the new cartridge. These parameters set the
required voltage and on time to produce consistent results without user
intervention..
NOTE: USING OTHER THAN AUTHORIZED CARTRIDGES MAY CAUSE
UNDESIRABLE RESULTS.
Press the GREEN print enable key
To set the LINE SPEED, press to put the system in the Printing mode. Set
character width by
To set the PRINT DELAY press: to put the system in the Printing mode. Set
print delay by
To reset the ink level detector press
to enter the print mode
. NOTE: Each increment or decrement changes the delay by the pre-defined
amount.
You may continue to experiment with line speed and print delay until the desired
code registration on the product is achieved.
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PART 2: OPERATION PROCEDURES
CONTENTS
OVERVIEW 2-2
Controller and LCD 2-2
Keypad Key Descriptions 2-3
Turning on the Print Station for the First Time 2-4
Checking System and Font information 2-4
Changing System Time and Date (OPTION PACK 2) 2-5
PROGRAMMING 2-6
Definitions and Modes of Operation 2-6
Menu Structure 2-7
F1 Menu 2-8
Character Spacing 2-8
External Encoder 2-8
Date Offset (OPTION PACK 3) 2-8
F2 Menu 2-9
Direction 2-9
Print Inverse 2-9
Product Detect 2-9
Auto Repeat (OPTION PACK 1 OR 2) 2-10
F3 Menu 2-11
Product Counter (OPTION PACK 3) 2-11
Shift Code (OPTION PACK 3) 2-12
Format Date (OPTION PACK 2) 2-13
Format Time (OPTION PACK 2) 2-14
F4 Menu 2-15
Change Language 2-15
Ink Supply 2-15
Set Unit Address 2-16
Load Card Fonts-Logos-Optional Software 2-17
SETTING UP LINE SPEED AND PRINT DELAY 2-20
Setting Line Speed 2-20
Setting Print Delay 2-21
INPUT, EDIT AND DELETE MESSAGES 2-22
Editing Messages 2-22
PASSWORD PROTECTION (OPTION PACK 1 OR 2) 2-24
MESSAGE STORAGE (OPTION PACK 1, 1.5 OR 2) 2-25
Storing a Message 2-25
Recalling A Stored Message 2-25
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OVERVIEW
CONTROLLER AND LCD
The keypad on the print station, pictured here, contains 64 keys. The LCD will
display various messages to assist in programming on the upper half of the
display. The lower half of the display will show up to two lines of the entered
print message.
The 4 keys on the top row are the function keys F1 through F4. They each
consist of submenus for modifying various printer functions. Their specific
menus are detailed later in this section.
.
STOPPED
HD 1 - ->SPEED= 120
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KEYPAD KEY DESCRIPTIONS
This is the manual cycle key. When in the Stopped mode, pressing this
key causes the printer to print one code
.
This is the Print key. Use it to place the unit in the Print mode
This is the Purge key. Use it to purge ink for maintenance purposes. The
unit must be in the Command mode to use this key.
This is the Head Select key. Use it to select the address of the head to be
S1
communicated with.
Use this arrow to decrease values, and use it to move the cursor in the
message line while editing the message.
Use this arrow to increase values and use it to move the cursor in the
message line while editing the message.
Use this arrow to move the cursor between the message lines while in
Edit mode and building a message.
Use this arrow to move the cursor between the message lines while in
Edit mode and building a message.
This key is the Message Storage key. Use it to store and to recall
individual codes.
This is the Delete key. Use it to backspace to delete a character when
mistyped as well as to exit from certain menus.
This is the Message Entry key. Use this key to enter the Message Entry
mode, to input a code or to edit a code.
This is the Date key. Use this key to enter the Date in Message Entry
Mode. (OPTION PACK 2). Change Date in STOPPED mode.
This is the Time key. Use this key to enter the Time in Message Entry
Mode. (OPTION PACK 2). Change Time in STOPPED mode.
This is the Sequence Number key. Use this key to enter the Sequence
Number in Message Entry Mode. (OPTION PACK 2)
This is the Enter or Return key. When pressed, the unit will accept input
and exit certain menus.
This key selects the Print Delay in COMMAND mode and Offset Date in
EDIT mode (OPTION PACK 3)
This key selects the Line Speed in COMMAND mode and the shift code in
the EDIT mode (OPTION PACK 3)
This key selects the Font size in the EDIT mode.
In the COMMAND mode pressing this key displays the current fonts
loaded in the print head.
Pressing this key while in the Message Entry mode accesses special
characters
S2
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This key is reserved for special customer Logos
TURNING ON THE PRINT STATION FOR THE FIRST TIME
To turn the print station on insert the power jack into
STOPPED
HD1- - >SPEED=120
EVOLUTION 1
information regarding the system:
The Top line indicates the operating mode of the unit: “STOPPED” when in
Command mode, “ PRINTING” when in Print mode, and “MESSAGE ENTRY
when in message entry.
The 2
product and the programmed SPEED.
The lower half two lines of the display shows the message entered for printing.
This may represent one or two lines of code.
nd
line shows the print head currently selected, the direction of travel for the
the DC power connector.
There is no on/off switch.
The first time the print station is turned on, as
received from the factory, the LCD will look like the
illustration on the left. Each line gives important
CHECKING SYSTEM INFORMATION
CONTROLLER 7.08
PRINTER 2.08J +++
PRINTER SN284955
ANY KEY TO EXIT
pack 1, the second + indicates option pack 1.5 and the last + indicates option
pack 2.
Verify system information by pressing the V key
on the hand held controller keyboard. The LCD
screen will display the software, firmware, serial
number and options enabled. Enabled options
are indicated on the second line as a series of +
characters where the first + indicates option
CHECKING LOADED FONTS
ACTIVE FONTS
2 LINE fontname
1 LINE fontname
ANY KEY TO EXIT
Press the FONT key in the COMMAND
mode to check what fonts are currently loaded
in the print head.
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CHANGING SYSTEM DATE (OPTION PACK 2 INSTALLED)
PRESENT SETTING
ANY CHANGES Y/N
01/04/00
PRESENT SETTING
ANY CHANGES Y/N
01/04/00
ENTER MONTH-
PRESENT SETTING
ANY CHANGES Y/N
04/23/05
When the unit is in the STOPPED mode
pressing the DATE key allows the user to
change the system date. If there are no
changes press the N key to return to the
STOPPED mode.
Press the Y key to change the date.
The system will prompt the user first for the
Month (enter 2 digits), then the Day (2 digits)
and finally the year (2 digits).
After the data is entered the system displays
the currently entered date and pressing the N
key returns the user to the STOPPED mode,
or press Y to the correct the date.
CHANGING SYSTEM TIME (OPTION PACK 2 INSTALLED)
Select the N key if the time is correct and
PRESENT SETTING
ANY CHANGES Y/N
23:05
PRESENT SETTING
ANY CHANGES Y/N
23:05
ENTER HOURS -
PRESENT SETTING
return to the STOPPED mode.
Press the Y key to change to the correct time.
Enter the correct hours (2 digits) followed by
the correct minutes (2 digits). The screen
displays the corrected time. Press the Y key to
make further changes or N key to return to the
STOPPED mode.
Notice the time is in 24-hour format.
ANY CHANGES Y/N
13:50
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PROGRAMMING
DEFINITIONS
There are two parts to programming the EVOLUTION 1 ink jet printer,
• Setting the operations parameters, (character width, delay, etc.) and
• Building the message.
MODES OF OPERATION
The system operates is 3 basic modes. They are: Print Mode, Command Mode,
and Message Entry Mode.
In Print Mode the majority of the keys on the keypad are disabled to avoid
inadvertent changes. When in Print Mode the Top line of the LCD will display
PRINTING.
The Command Mode is used to change the functions of the printer. When in the
Command Mode the display will show STOPPED on the top line.
The Message Entry Mode is used to create or modify printable codes, when in
this mode the top line of the display will show MESSAGE ENTRY.
PRINT MODE AND STOPPED “COMMAND” MODE
PRINTING
HD1- - >SPEED=120
EVOLUTION 1
STOPPED
HD1- - >SPEED=120
EVOLUTION 1
Mode. To enter Command mode, press
When in the Print mode the screen will look like
the screen on the left. When PRINTING is seen
on the LCD, the unit will print as product passes in
front of the carriage assembly. To enter Print
mode, press
When in the Command Mode the screen looks like
the illustration at left. When STOPPED the printer
will not print when product is moved past the
carriage assembly.
In Command mode, access can be made to the
menus under the function keys, F1 through F4
icon control keys plus access to Message Entry
.
.
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MENU STRUCTURE
In the Command mode, access is allowed to the menu structure for basic
parameters. The menus reside within the function keys, F1 through F4. In order
to select one of the parameters, press the number key that corresponds to the
desired parameter.
The F1 key, when pressed, brings up the menu as shown below.
1=CHAR. SPACING
2=EXT. ENCODER
3=DATE OFFSET
The F2 key, when pressed, brings up the menu as shown below.
1=DIRECTION
2=PRINT INVERSE
3=PRODUCT DETECT
4=AUTO REPEAT
The F3 key, when pressed, brings up the menu as shown below.
NOT AVAILABLE
ANY KEY TO EXIT
1= PRODOCT COUNT
2= SHIFT CODE
3=DATE FORMAT
4=TIME FORMAT
The F4 key, when pressed, brings up the menu as shown below.
#3 VALID IN OPTION PACK 3 ONLY
SCREEN WITHOUT OPTION PACK 2 OR 3
INSTALLED
#1 VALID IN OPTION PACK 3 ONLY
#2 VALID IN OPTION PACK 3 ONLY
#3 VALID IN OPTION PACK 2 OR 3
#4 VALID IN OPTION PACK 2 OR 3
1=LANGUAGE
2=INK SUPPLY
3=SET UNIT I.D.
4=LOAD CARD
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F1 MENU
1=CHAR. SPACING
2=EXT. ENCODER
3=DATE OFFSET
reserved for future system expansion.
Place the unit in the Command mode and press
. The screen shown to the left is produced.
Press the correct number to make changes to that
parameter. Those selections designated as NOT
AVAILABLE will not respond to selection. They are
1 = CHARACTER SPACING:
< - - SELECT - - >
# OF SPACES- 1
This parameter controls the amount of space
between characters in the code. Spacing can be
varied from 1 to 25 columns. Use this control to
make printed codes more legible when code is
change the value. Press
compressed. Press the
once the desired value is displayed.
then press or to
2 = EXT. ENCODER:
ENCODER
1=INTERNAL
2=EXTERNAL
line. The printer can be set to produce a perfect aspect ratio character (300 dpi
vertical and horizontal) or compressed by setting the print head line speed faster
than the actual line speed, or expanded by changing the internal speed slower
than the actual line speed.
In the event there is an acceleration or deceleration to the production line, or
there is a requirement to guarantee accurate aspect ratio, such in the case of
barcodes, an external encoder is necessary. Press
encoder. While external encoder is selected the LINE SPEED key will adjust
the expansion and compression of the printed message. NOTE: WHEN
PRODUCING BARCODES IT IS NECESSARY TO PRODUCE A PERFECT
ASPECT RATIO CHARACTER.
Press to select internal time base. This
parameter controls the source of the time base used
for printing. Each vertical column printed requires a
signal necessary to produce a character
representative of the line speed of the production
to select external
3 = DATE OFFSET: (OPTION PACK 3 ONLY)
This selection is only available with option pack 3
DATE OFFSET
USE KEYS 0->9
# OF DAYS = 100
installed. This allows the user to preset the number of
days used in the date offset calculation to a maximum
of 999 days. The format of the date offset can be
different than a normal date and may be set with the
F3 #3 option DATE FORMAT.
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F2 MENU
Place the unit in the Command mode and press
1=DIRECTION
2=PRINT INVERSE
3=PRODUCT DETECT
4=AUTO REPEAT
produced. Press the correct number to make
changes to that parameter
NOTE: OPTION 4 ONLY APPEARS IF OPTION
PACK 1 IS INSTALLED
. The screen shown to the left is
1 - DIRECTION:
The arrow shown on the LCD’s third line screen
< - - SELECT - - >
LINE DIRECTION
< - - - -
should agree with the direction of product travel.
Press
for the unit to accept the change.
or to change direction. Press
2 - PRINT INVERSE:
CODE ORIENTATION
1 = NORMAL PRINT
This parameter allows the code to print right side
up or upside down. Pressing
the following screen. Press for normal print
will produce
2 = UPSIDE DOWN
on the imprint.
or
by pressing . Look for the change of direction
for upside down codes. Save the choice
3 – PRODUCT DETECT:
PRODUCT DETECT
1 = INTERNAL
2 = EXTERNAL
a portion of the product not directly in front of the print head then an external
product detect sensor must be used. This setting also allows the EVOLUTION 1 to
be controlled from other sources, like a PLC. When external product detect is
selected the user must also change the jumper option within the print head. Refer
to the OPTION SELECT section for proper use.
This menu selection allows the user to select the
source of the product detect feature. Press
to use the internal product detect sensor located
at the front of the print carriage just below the
print cartridge. If it becomes necessary to sense
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4 - AUTO REPEAT: (OPTION PACK 1, 2 OR 3)
< - - SELECT - - >
REPEAT TIME= 0
time delay adds or subtracts a distance equivalent to the pre-defined setting.
Save your choice by pressing
This option enables the unit to continuously print
repeated codes at specified time intervals along
the entire length of the product. A time of 0
disables the Auto Repeat option. Use
or
to change the repeat time. Each number in the
.
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F3 MENU
This menu is reserved for system expansion.
NOT AVAILABLE
ANY KEY TO EXIT
WITH OPTION PACKS INSTALLED
1 – PRODUCT COUNT: (OPTION PACK 3 ONLY)
1= PRODUCT COUNT
2= SHIFT CODE
3=DATE FORMAT
4=TIME FORMAT
Press F3 to change the product count feature.
Each of the following screens prompts the user
to enter the desired format.
NOTE: this is not a printable field.
PRODUCT COUNT
CHANGES Y / N OR C
08:00 - - > 16:00
COUNT = 000000
Enter Y to change the product count start and
end times or N to abort. If the counter is to be
cleared enter the letter C
PRODUCT COUNT
START TIME
08:00 - - > 16:00
ENTER HOURS-
Selecting Y prompts the user to enter the
desired hours-starting time.
NOTE: all times are entered in military time
PRODUCT COUNT
START TIME
08:00 - - > 16:00
ENTER MINUTES-
The next screen prompts for the start time
minutes.
PRODUCT COUNT
END TIME
08:00 - - > 16:00
ENTER HOURS-
PRODUCT COUNT
START TIME
08:00 - - > 16:00
Next the user enters the ending hours time.
NOTE: all times are in military time.
Finally, the ending time minutes are entered.
The product count feature is a non-printable
value and may only be accessed via this menu
function. It will accumulate product counts each
day until the value is cleared using the C key at
the start of the menu option.
ENTER MINUTES-
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2 – SHIFT CODE: (OPTION PACK 3 ONLY)
1= PRODUCT COUNT
2= SHIFT CODE
3=DATE FORMAT
4=TIME FORMAT
ADJUST SHIFTS
< - - SELECT - - >
SHIFT 1 07:00 A
ANY CHANGES Y/N
The shift code option allows the user to enter 6
different shift times per day. Use the arrow keys
to select a shift and enter a Y to change a shifts
start time.
ADJUST SHIFTS
SHIFT 1
START TIME
ENTER HOURS -
Enter the shift starting hours.
Note: all times are in military format
ADJUST SHIFTS
SHIFT 1
START TIME
ENTER MINUTES -
The next screen prompts for the shift starting
minutes.
ADJUST SHIFTS
SHIFT 1
PRINT CODE -
Finally, enter the desired code required to
represent a shift. This may be any
alpha/numeric field. This field will automatically
increment with each shift change.
NOTE: TO DISABLE A SHIFT ENTER A SPACE CHARACTER IN
THE PRINT CODE FIELD. THE SHIFT TIMES WILL BE
DISPLAYED AS --:-- FOR ALL DISABLED SHIFT TIMES.
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