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SignJet JS310 Series User's Manuals
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INDEX
I Safety information.................................................................................................................................... 5
I.1 Safety precautions ............................................................................................................................ 5
I.2 Important Safety Information ........................................................................................................... 6
I.3 Caution When Using Printer............................................................................................................. 6
I.4 Guide When Using Ink ...................................................................................................................... 6
I.5 Choosing Printer Installation Place................................................................................................. 7
I.6 Warning, Caution and Attention ...................................................................................................... 7
II Technical Parameters .............................................................................................................................. 8
III Equipment Assembly and Adjustment................................................................................................. 11
III.1 Warning, Caution and Attention .................................................................................................... 11
III.2 Attention before Turning on the printer ........................................................................................ 13
III.3 Port of Printer.................................................................................................................................. 13
III.4 Connect With Power ....................................................................................................................... 13
IV Equipment Structure and Accessory ................................................................................................... 14
V Usage and Maintains of Print head....................................................................................................... 19
V.1 Usage of Xaar Printer...................................................................................................................... 19
V.2 Cleanness and maintenance of the Print head ............................................................................. 21
VI Basic Panel Operation ........................................................................................................................... 22
VI.1 Menu Structure of Control Panel ................................................................................................... 22
VI.1.1 Function description of the keys ............................................................................................ 22
VI.1.2 Menu structure ......................................................................................................................... 24
VI.2 Description of menu function ........................................................................................................ 25
VI.3 LCD display for normal usage ....................................................................................................... 32
VI.3.1 LCD display during printing.................................................................................................... 32
VI.3.2 LCD display when printing is paused .................................................................................... 32
VI.3.3 System warning and error display ......................................................................................... 33
VI.4 Printing Steps.................................................................................................................................. 34
VII Description of Ink Supply, Cleaning system and board .................................................................. 37
VII.1 Ink Supply and Cleaning System ............................................................................................... 37
VII.2 Cleaning Operation board........................................................................................................... 41
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VIII Ink Supply System .............................................................................................................................. 42
VIII.1 Summary ...................................................................................................................................... 42
VIII.2 System Diagram .......................................................................................................................... 42
VIII.3 Function Description................................................................................................................... 43
VIII.4 Operation Description................................................................................................................. 44
VIII.5 Intelligent Detection Function .................................................................................................... 44
IX Cleaning System .................................................................................................................................... 45
IX.1 Summary.......................................................................................................................................... 45
IX.2 System Diagram .............................................................................................................................. 45
IX.3 Function Description of Positive Pressure Cleaning ................................................................... 45
IX.4 Operation Description .................................................................................................................... 46
IX.5 Auto Clean ....................................................................................................................................... 46
IX.6 Firing ................................................................................................................................................ 46
IX.7 Flush Print head with solution ....................................................................................................... 47
X Heating System ...................................................................................................................................... 49
X.1 Summary.......................................................................................................................................... 49
X.2 System Diagram .............................................................................................................................. 49
X.3 Function Description ...................................................................................................................... 49
X.4 Working Process and Characteristics........................................................................................... 50
XI Software Operation ................................................................................................................................ 51
XI.1 Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 51
XI.2 Application Of Printer Driver.......................................................................................................... 52
XI.2.1 Enter TRY.................................................................................................................................. 52
XI.2.2 Print Setting.............................................................................................................................. 53
XI.2.3 Printer Parameter Setting ........................................................................................................ 55
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XII Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 58
XII.1 Daily Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 58
XII.1.1 Maintenance after each printing: ............................................................................................ 58
XII.1.2 Each 8 hours: ........................................................................................................................... 58
XII.1.3 Daily work: ................................................................................................................................ 58
XII.1.4 Weekly work: ............................................................................................................................ 58
XII.1.5 Monthly work:........................................................................................................................... 58
XII.1.6 yearly work: .............................................................................................................................. 58
XII.2 Maintenance of Print head .......................................................................................................... 59
XII.2.1 Moisturizing of Print head:...................................................................................................... 59
XII.2.2 Unload Print head: ................................................................................................................... 61
XII.2.3 Assemble Print head ............................................................................................................... 61
XII.3 Maintenance for ink supply system ........................................................................................... 62
XII.3.1 Main ink tank system:.............................................................................................................. 62
XII.3.2 Sub-tank tank system:............................................................................................................. 62
XII.4 Maintenance for other parts ....................................................................................................... 63
XII.4.1 Lubrication for Print head rail:................................................................................................ 63
XII.4.2 Feeding and take-up rollers: ................................................................................................... 63
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I
I.1
Safety information
Before use your Inkjet Digital Printer, please read following safety information carefully and pay more
attention to the cautions on the Printer.
Safety precautions
Install over-current and over-voltage facility for printer power. Failure to follow this guide could
result in electric shock, personnel injury and fire.
Clean the ink channels with solution matching to the used ink. Failure to follow this guide could
result in filter clog and ink channel blockage.
Besides the ground-line for power, another unattached ground-line should be connected
outdoor. Failure to follow this guide could result in abnormal work status of printer.
Static prevent facility should be settled on the carpet or in dry climate. Failure to follow this
guide could result in Print head or other parts damage on the printer.
Waiting for 10 minutes at least after power off to transport, connect and check the printer.
Failure to follow this guide could result in electric shock.
Printer should be settled on flat floor and be adjusted horizontally. Failure to follow this guide
could reduce the print resolution.
Clean the Print head and ink channel with solution after long-time printing. Failure to follow this
guide could result in Print head damage and ink channel clog.
Never put hands on depend fence while the printer is working. Failure to follow this guide could
result in hand crushing.
Never put hands into the heating board while the board is heating. Failure to follow this guide
could result in hand scald.
Never put hands on rotating rollers while the printer is working. Failure to follow this guide could
result in hand crushing.
Don’t open the electric tank in normal condition. Failure to follow this guide could result in electric
shock.
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I.2
I.3
I.4
Important Safety Information
Do not block the hole on the cover.
Do not insert any object into the Printer groove. Don’t let any kind of liquid splash into Printer.
Only use the power supply according to the label.
Connect all the equipment to a properly grounded socket. Avoid the socket in the same circuit with
copy machine or air conditioner.
Avoid to using the socket controlled by the wall switch or by auto timer.
Please keep Printer away from the latent source of electromagnetic disturbance. For example,
loudspeaker or wireless phone.
If you use additional cable, please make sure that total amperage of the equipment connecting with
cable shall not exceed the amperage of the power supply. Moreover, the amperage of all equipment
connecting with wall socket does not exceed the amperage of the wall socket.
Do not use damaged Electrical Power wire.
Do not repair Printer by yourself.
Shut off the power and ask experienced technician for help, if the following situations occur:
Power cable or plug is damaged.
Liquid splashes into printer.
Printer falls down or broken.
Printer cannot work properly or change in property.
Caution When Using Printer
Don’t use your hand to move Print head; otherwise the printer will be damaged.
Always use power switch to turn On/off the printer. Before shutting down the Printer, do not pull out
Power Supply wire or Data Wire.
Before moving the printer, please make sure the Print head is fixed at original position.
Guide When Using Ink
Never put the ink near open flames. Failure to follow this warning might result in fire.
Do not swallow ink or avoid its splashes on the eye.
If ink spills on the skin, please wash with soap and water. If ink splashes into eye, please wash with
water immediately and consult a doctor as required.
If it is swallowed, do not try to vomit it forcefully, but see a doctor.
Do not shake the ink cartridge in case ink leak is caused.
After using for a certain period (generally 3 months), you should take off the ink cartridge, clean it and
dry it.
Please keep surrounding clean when you replace a new ink container. It helps you improve printing
quality.
Do not mix the waste ink with any other chemicals and solvent when you displace the waste ink. Also
dispose the waste ink as the industrial waste (waste oil).
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I.5
I.6
Choosing Printer Installation Place
Put printer at a horizontal and stable place with enough space; otherwise, the Printer may not work
properly.
Don’t leave Printer at a place where temperature and humidity change severely. Avoid direct sunlight,
strong light or heat.
Avoid shaking or vibrating.
Keep sufficient room around printer for air circulation.
Place printer nearby the wall socket, so that it is easy to connect or disconnect the power supply
Warning, Caution and Attention
Warning
Must obey in order to ensure personal safety.
Caution
Must obey in order to protect the machine.
Attention
Contain some important and useful information about operation.
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II Technical Parameters
Figure2-1 Printer Outlook
Product Model JS310-25ES
Print Technique Xaar 126 300dpi piezo head, 8 heads inside
Resolution 200dpi,400dpi
Color Quality Photo effect including 2 levels: Basic and High Quality
Max Media Width 2530mm (thickness less than 1mm)
Max Printing Width 2471mm
Min Printing Size A4 or 210mm (thickness less than 1mm)
Mode Output (m²/h)
180 x 200dpi 2pass 27.5
180 x 200dpi 4-2pass 14.5
180 x 200dpi 3pass 19.2
180 x 200dpi 6-3pass 10.5
180 x 200dpi 4pass 14.5
180 x 200dpi 8-4pass 7.5
180 x 200dpi 6pass 10.5
180 x 200dpi 8pass 7.5
Output (m²/h)
(Designed values, not from
measurement)
360 x 400dpi 14.5
Display LCD display with 8 key panel, self-diagnosis available
Ink Type Solvent based ink: C, M, Y, K and solvent based solution
Ink Supply Mode 300ml/min auto ink supply by electric pump, volume of main tank
1000ml/color
Ink Inspection System Auto/manual ink supply, low ink detector
Printing Driver Support many RIP drivers
Operation Platforms Multi-operation platforms (Windows 2000, XP, etc.)
Media Type Flex, vinyl, window film, polyester, etc.
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Media Transmission Roll media or sheet media (bigger than A4 or 210mm)
Media Processing Auto feeding and take-up system, weight less than 70kg/roll
Print head Height 3mm-5mm above media adjustable
Pre-heater & Dry System Auto heating after electrifying, the tiptop temperature is about 40°C
Clamp Manual adjustment media width
Print head Cleaning System Auto positive pressure cleaning
Safety System Inside safety lock with auto shutting down function
Print Interface USB2.0 interface (Windows 2000,XP etc)
Noise Printing status≤70dB/waiting status≤40dB (ISO7779)
Printer Size (including ink
tank) / Net Weight
L 3820mm x H 1190mm x W 890mm / 330Kg
Package Size L 3920mm x H 1365mm x W960mm
Input Voltage AC 200-240V, 50HZ/60HZ
Voltage for the Heating and
Drying System
AC 200-240V, 50HZ/60HZ
Power(AC 220V applied) 2000W
Working Environment Temperature: 20°C ~ 28°C
Humidity: 40% ~ 70%
The parameters above are subject to be changed.
Product Model JS310-18ES
Print Technique Xaar 126 300dpi piezo head, 8 heads inside
Resolution 200dpi,400dpi
Color Quality Photo effect including 2 levels: Basic and High Quality
Max Media Width 1860mm (thickness less than 1mm)
Max Printing Width 1800mm
Min Printing Size A4 or 210mm (thickness less than 1mm)
Mode Output (m²/h)
180 x 200dpi 2pass 27.5
180 x 200dpi 4-2pass 14.5
180 x 200dpi 3pass 19.2
180 x 200dpi 6-3pass 10.5
180 x 200dpi 4pass 14.5
180 x 200dpi 8-4pass 7.5
180 x 200dpi 6pass 10.5
180 x 200dpi 8pass 7.5
Output (m²/h)
(Designed values, not from
measurement)
360 x 400dpi 14.5
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Display LCD display with 8 key panel, self-diagnosis available
Ink Type Solvent based ink: C, M, Y, K and solvent based solution
Ink Supply Mode 300ml/min auto ink supply by electric pump, volume of main tank
1000ml/color
Ink Inspection System Auto/manual ink supply, low ink detector
Printing Driver Support many RIP drivers
Operation Platforms Multi-operation platforms (Windows 2000, XP, etc.)
Media Type Flex, vinyl, window film, polyester, etc.
Media Transmission Roll media or sheet media (bigger than A4 or 210mm)
Media Processing Auto feeding and take-up system, weight less than 40kg/roll
Print head Height 3mm-5mm above media adjustable
Pre-heater & Dry System Auto heating after electrifying, the tiptop temperature is about 40°C
Clamp Manual adjustment media width
Print head Cleaning System Auto positive pressure cleaning
Safety System Inside safety lock with auto shutting down function
Print Interface USB2.0 interface (Windows 2000,XP etc)
Noise Printing status≤70dB/waiting status≤40dB (ISO7779)
Printer Size (including ink
tank) / Net Weight
L 3103mm x H 1160mm x W 890mm / 270Kg
Package Size L 3220mm x H 1365mm x W960mm
Input Voltage AC 200-240V, 50HZ/60HZ
Voltage for the Heating and
Drying System
AC 200-240V, 50HZ/60HZ
Power(AC 220V applied) 2000W
Working Environment Temperature: 20°C ~ 28°C
Humidity: 40% ~ 70%
The parameters above are subject to be changed.
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III
III.1
Equipment Assembly and Adjustment
Warning, Caution and Attention
The whole packaging equipment is easy to assembly.
1. Please assemble supporter on a horizontal, clean and proper work area, tighten all screws on the
supporter to insure safety and stability;
2. Put main ink bottles to main ink bottle frame on the right side. Make sure to connect ink tube to
correct ink holes;
54321
1.－ Main ink tank C
2.－ Main ink tank M
3.－ Main ink tank Y
4.－ Main ink tank K
5.－ Flush solution tank
Figure 3-1 Main ink bottles
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3. Fixing Xaar Print head 126 on supporter.
3
2
1
1.－ Up screw
2.－ Left screw
3.－ Right screw
Figure 3-3 Print head frame
Method: Loosen Up and Left Screw, then remove Right Screw
Insert Xaar Print head 126 downwards
Put on Right Screw and tighten all three screws
Note:
After assembling the Print head, clip cirques prepared in spare parts tank on the plugs of
In and Out tube to prevent the plugs jumped out.
4. Please connect all power cables correctly;
5. Install Rip software on the computer.
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III.2
III.3
III.4
Attention before Turning on the printer
1. In order to clean Print head easily, please prepare following items:
Flush solution
Non-woven fabric.
2. In order to inspect temperature and humidity of printing environment, please prepare relative
measurers. Requirement for environment:
Temperature: 20°C - 28°C
Humidity: 40% - 70% (non-condensing)
3. Power supply
Printer control power supply: AC200-240 V, 50/60Hz
Heater power supply: AC200-240 V, 50/60Hz
Drying fan power supply: AC200-240 V, 50/60Hz
Make sure the printer is well grounded.
It is better to use UPS stable-voltage power.
4. Requirement for computer
In order to avoid problems caused by computer, please choose high quality computer or brand.
Computer such as DELL or IBM, etc.
Port of Printer
USB 2.0
Installation:
Connect printer’s USB and computer’s USB directly.
Find driver for USB at UsbInstalFile/Try Setup under printer’s driver.
Connect With Power
1. After all the parts installed, move printer to its working area and clean up the package.
2. Connect power cables, including power for printer and heater, printing data cable. Protective switch
only works for heater’s power. Usually this switch should be at status of On (switch on above, far from
red point)
3. After finishing, turn on power. The Auto-ink-supply-system runs to pump ink from Main ink tanks to
Sub tanks.
4. Feed in media and printer enters waiting status.
5. Then go in test printing. Observe ink drop. If not good, clean Print head again.
Use the printer in environment 20°C-28°C. If temperature is low, wait for about 15-20 minutes after
turning ON the power supply (PRINTER power and HEATER power), and then confirm printing.
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IV Equipment Structure and Accessory
2
6
5
9
4
1
3
7
8
Figure 4-1 Front view of the printer
10
Figure 4-2 Media feeding sensor
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15
11
14
12
Figure 4-3 Media feeding system
16
17
Figure 4-4 3-way valves and Solution valve
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21
19
20
Figure 4-5 Power and cable socket
26
23
22
24
25
Figure 4-6 Ink pumping, filter and valves
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28 2727
Figure 4-7 Sub-tanks
32
30
33
31
Figure 4-8 Cleaning operation panel
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Parts on the printer include:
1. Print head: 8 piezo Print heads
2. Chain: Hold and protect ink tubes
3. Printing Platform: Platform for printing
4. Power Switch: Turn on/off printer
5. Press Roller Control Pole: Control press roller up / down for media feeding
6. LCD Control Panel: Set up and execute function and mode
7. Heating board: Heat media to dry the ink on the media
8. Vacuum cleaner : Used to suck ink from Print head nozzles
9. Main Ink tanks: Total C, M, Y, K 4 colors, 1000ml/color
10. Media Auto-feeding sensor: Control media feeding motor running
11. Media feeding motor: Roller driver
12. Media Feeding Roller: Hold media for printing
13. 3-level switches for media take-up: Turn the switch up or down to guide the media take up back or
forth; turn the switch to middle to stop media take up
14. 3-level switches for media feeding: Turn the switch up or down to guide the media feeding back or
forth; turn the switch to middle to stop media feeding
15. Direction switch for Media feeding: Turn the switch up or down to guide direction of media feeding
for the media’s rolling direction of print side.
16. Ink-solution 3-way valve: Guide ink while printing and guide flush solution while cleaning Print head
with solution
17. Solution valve: Close the solution during printing and guide solution to clean the Print heads with
solution.
18. Print Interface: USB2.0 interface
19. Power Socket: Provide power for printer
20. Heating Power Socket: Provide power for heater
21. Heater Protective switch: Prevent electric leakage of heating board
22. Ink pump: Provide ink to sub ink tank
23. Ink filter: Filtrate impurity in ink
24. Air filter: Filtrate impurity in the air
25. Air valve: Automatically control the air route
26. Air pump: Compress air as positive cleaning the Print head
27. Sub-tanks: Store ink
28. Safety tank: Store air. Prevent ink leak out while float switch inside sub ink tank is broken.
29. Tube Clip: manually control the air route
30. Solution button
31. Ink button: Control starting and process of positive pressure clean
32. Light: Lighten for checking the Print head status
33. Waste ink slot: collect waste ink in clean position
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V
V.1
Usage and Maintains of Print head
Usage of Xaar Printer
4
2
5
3
1
1.－ Print head
2.－ Inlet tube
3.－ Outlet tube
4.－ Outlet tube cap
5.－ Fitting
Figure 5-1 Print head
1. Flush humectants out of Print head
To moisturize Print head, lots of humectants are injected into the head before it is used. The
humectants must be flushed out for the first using. Before fix the head on the Print head frame, do the
steps as follows: Joint a filter on the Inlet-tube of the head, and then joint an injector--which fills with
flush solution--on the filter. Inject 10-20 ml flush solution to the head to eject the humectants inside.
Then fill the head with flush solution to dissolve the humectants completely within 5-10 minutes.
Finally, flush the head with about 30ml flush solution to eliminate the humectants completely. Make
sure to operate on a stable and clean platform.
Cautions:
1. Clean platform for convenient operation;
2. Don’t touch the surface of head and socket with hand;
3. Clean the filter with flush solution;
4. Connect a tube on the exit of the head to prevent ink flowing into the socket;
5. Don’t touch the surface of head with other objects;
6. Be careful to distinguish Inlet tube and Outlet tube of the head;
7. Eject flush solution from the nozzles with strength no more than 0.3 kg. (It is better to hold the
injector with single hand and push it with the same thumb.)
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2. Extrude air from the Print head
After fixing the head on the head frame (be cautious of the Inlet tube and Outlet tube). Remove the
Cap from the Outlet tube; positive-pressure clean to fill the head with ink till ink streams out from
nozzles. During the process air is extruded completely from the head.
3. Moisturize Print head surface
After extruding air from the head, cover the Cap on the Outlet tube. Positive-pressure clean again
until ink streams out of the nozzles, then scrub the head surface with a dry clean stick to form a
protecting layer of ink on the head surface. The ink on the surface will stream into the nozzles
because of negative pressure.
Notes:
Never scrub the head surface when head surface is dry, for that will orient air into the nozzles
and shape bubbles in the tube lines and affect the printing quality.
4. Test printing
Design some color blocks as 20x20cm with some image operating software, and set color luminance
as 100%, 50% and 10%. Print the color blocks under test mode and check the print result. If the print
result is normal which means no ink-break and no ink spots on the mediums, the printer can work
normally.
Figure 5-2 color blocks for test printing
Please refer to the file "SIGNJET User's Manual_en_ver*.*.pdf" which is saved in the
"JS310-CDM01E" CD-ROM.
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V.2 Cleanness and maintenance of the Print head
1. Ink replace
Flush the Print head with the original ink first, and then flush it again with new flush solution, which
matches the new ink.
2. Print head cleaning
If low quality printing takes place, a positive-pressure cleaning is proper for the head. After positive
pressure cleaning, scrub the head surface with a dry clean stick to stop ink streaming from the
nozzles. Be sure not to use a stick with flush solution to scrub the head surface, otherwise, the flush
solution will be siphoned into the nozzles.
3. Moisturize Print head
Use wet keeping frame to moisturize the head if the printers is left unused. Put a clean non-woven
fabric on the sponge of wet keeping frame and drop some flush solution on it because the sponge
usually has dust on it. If no wet keeping frame, adhere a clean non-woven fabric with some flush
solution on the Print head and wrap it with a fresh keeping polyester film.
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VI
VI.1
Basic Panel Operation
Menu Structure of Control Panel
2
3
1
1.－ LCD
2.－ Function Keys
3.－ Direction Keys
Figure 6-1 Control Panel
VI.1.1 Function description of the keys
1. Direction keys
1) Operation via control panel:
▲▼ key: Scroll the menus for selection; reduce or increase the values on LCD.
◄► key: Move the cursor position over the number string on LCD.
2) When the printer is waiting:
▲▼ key: Move the media forward and backward;
◄► key: Move the p/h carriage to cleaning position for cleaning and move it back to original
position after cleaning.
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2. Function keys
1) ONLINE: Switch the printer online and offline / press down and hold it for several seconds to
pause printing.
Waiting…
Online
2) ESC: Cancel operation and return to up-level menu.
3) ENTER: Confirm and execute the operation.
4) FUNC: Shift to special function; Combine with ◄ key to test print when the printer is waiting.
3. Key combination
FUNC+ ◄ key: Test print when printer is waiting.
4. Basic operation
After power on the printer, the system executes X and Y motion test and p/h test
>
>
>
>
After self test, the system moves the p/h carriage back to original position. The LCD displays
printer model and version number and then shift to basic operation menu shown as below.
That stands for the printer is ready.
+
+
+
+
System
Y Motor
X Motor
Print head
Booting
Check —
+
+
+
+
Ink Status
Heat Status
Cleaning Tool
Print para
MENU >
OFFLINE
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VI.1.2 Menu structure
Menu structure includes main menus and sub menus. Main menus followed by “+”s have sub menus
inside. Submenus followed by “―”s have no lower level inside.
Main menu includes items as below:
—> 1. Ink Status
2. Heat Status
3. Cleaning Tool
4. Print para
5. Application
6. Engineer Set
Press ▲▼ key to scroll the menus upward and downward. Press ENTER to unwrap submenus.
For example, while the arrow points to “1. Ink Status”, press ENTER to unwrap the submenu.
LCD displays details of submenu M1 as below:
+
+
+
+
+
+
MENU
M1
OFFLIN
C M Y K c m
_
_ _ _ _
_
_
_ _ _ _
_
Ink
Status
Ch A
Rn
On the LCD, M1 stands for this submenu under main menu No.1. Here press ESC key, it returns
the display to main menu.
Arrow points to the first line on the LCD. Scroll the submenus by pressing ▲ and ▼ key same
as main menu. The submenu followed by a “―” means has no lower submenu inside. Press
ENTER key to execute the operation. Here press ESC key, operation will be canceled.
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VI.2 Description of menu function
Main menu Submenu Function description
Ink Status
Ink Status
Ch A C M Y K c m
Rn _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Al _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Ink status displays.
The LCD display details as below:
Item Ch: stands for ink channels. A
means all channels;
Item Rn: displays ink supply status of
corresponding channel;
Item AL: displays ink lack alarming of
corresponding channel; Press ENTER to
refill ink and cancel alarming.
Heat Status
Heat Status
FH Pre P/H
Tem 00 00 00
Set 00 00 00
Heating status displays.
The LCD display details as below:
Item Tem: displays actual temperature;
Item Set: displays setup temperature
Firing
Press ENTER key to execute the
operation, “Busy” flashes on the LCD.
P/Hs spray downward to prevent nozzle
clogs. The LCD stops flashing after
firing finishes.
Press ENTER key again to execute P/H
firing one more time if necessary.
Cleaning Tool
Jam Test
Press ENTER key to execute the
operation of test printing.
Ink Status
Ch A C M Y K c m
Rn
Al
_
_ _ _ _ _ _
_
_ _ _ _ _
_
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FH Pre P/H
Tem 00 00 00
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Clean Post
Press ENTER key to execute the
operation of moving P/H carriage to
cleaning position.
Home Post
Press ENTER key execute the operation
of returning the P/H carriage to original
position.
Auto Clean
Press ENTER key execute the operation
of negative pressure cleaning
automatically.
Print Post
Number string “XXXX” flashed on the
LCD. Here press ◄ and ► key to move
the cursor position over the number string
and press ▲ or ▼ key to increase or
reduce the value of the flashing number.
Press ENTER to save the number as print
position. Images and test print start from
this position.
Here press key combination FUNC + ▲
or ▼ key to move the media forward or
backward; press key combination FUNC
+ ◄ key to move the P/H carriage to
printing position It will tell the position set
well or not. Press any key to return the
P/H carriage to original position.
Print Para
Bi-dir. Adj
This function is used to adjust bi-direction
printing to ensure bi-direction printing
quality. The LCD displays details as
below after pressing ENTER key:
Press ▲ and ▼ key to increase or reduce
the value “XXXX” by 1. Press ENTER to
save it as bi-direction compensation. To
adjust the compensation accurately,
adjust the P/Hs to an inch in TRY one by
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XXXX
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Print Speed
This function is used to adjust the scan
speed of the P/H carriage. The LCD
displays details as below:
Press ▲ or ▼ key to select from the 3
options.
High scan speed will reduce printing
quality.
Low scan speed will increase printing
quality but reduce printing speed. The
suggestion is Norm.
Feed Speed
The LCD displays details similar to Print
speed. “Norm” flashes as the default
option.
Press ▲ or ▼ key to select from the 3
options. The suggestion is “Norm”
Firing Vol.
“XXXX” flashes on the LCD. Press ▲ or
▼ key to increase or reduce the value by
1.
This value is the firing volume of P/Hs for
auto spray (that means all nozzles are
unclogged).
Flash Mode
3 options altogether are ready for flash
mode selection: 0, 1 and 2.
0. stands for P/H does not flash
during printing;
1. stands for P/H flashes only once
during the whole printing;
2. stands for P/H flashes once every
forward and backward.
Press or key to select from the 3 options.
MENU > 3 Print Speed
Norm
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PH Volt. Set
This function is used to set Voltage of
P/Hs. The LCD displays details as below:
Here press ▲ and ▼ key to scroll the
submenu. The LCD will display values as
below:
The upper number is adjustable EF value
of P/H and the down number indicates
voltage value of P/H.
Press ◄ or ► to move the cursor position
over the number string and press ▲ or ▼
key to increase or reduce the flashing
number of EF value.
The 8 P/Hs setup from 1 to 8:
PH 1 Voltage for P/H C1;
PH 2 Voltage for P/H C2;
PH 8 Voltage for P/H K2.
UV Lamp Power
No operation
Application
Front Heater
“45” flashes on the LCD as default setting
at the unit of centigrade degrees. Press ▲
or ▼ key to increase or reduce the value
of temperature.
For normal condition, keep the default
value.
MENU > PH 1 Voltage
PH 2 Voltage
PH 3 Voltage
OFFLINE PH 4 Voltage
…
MENU > 1 PH 1 Voltage
0099
0182
OFFLINE
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Pre Heater
"40" flashes on the LCD as default setting
at the unit of centigrade degree. Press ▲
or ▼key to increase or reduce the value
of temperature.
For normal condition keep the default
value.
PH Heater
No operation.
Media Detect
Press ENTER to execute the operation,
the LCD displays OFF means the function
is switch off when the printer is waiting.
OFF(function switch off)
Press ▲ or ▼ key to switch on the
function
ON(function switch on)
Pull up the press pole and then pull it
down, the LCD displays details as below:
Press ENTER key to start media edge
detecting. Press ESC to cancel the
operation.
After detecting, “OK” displays means the
detecting is successful and saves the
result as print position, which should add
the value of offset set at below step.
“Error” displays means the detecting is
failed and the value of print position does
not change.
Media Offset
“XXXX” flashes on the LCD. Press ◄ or ►
key to increase or reduce the value. This
value added to the value of media
detecting is saved as the value of print
position.
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Menu Media Detect
Warn2 Star: 0000mm
Lenth: 0000mm
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Take Up Detect
No operation.
T Neg. Pressure
No operation.
Curve of ink
Select ink curves in the 13 options from 0
to 12.
LCD displays details as below:
1 2 3 4
The name of ink curve indicates as below:
1. Xr: Stands for XAAR Print head
2. 2: stands for 200 dpi Print head;
3: stands for 300 dpi Print head;
3. S: stands for solvent based ink type;
O: stands for oil based ink type;
U: stands for UV ink type
4. ink name
Clean Post
No operation.
Engineer Set
Printer Width
No operation.
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Moving Test
Press ENTER to execute the operation.
The LCD displays details as below:
And P/H carriage moves back and forth to
simulate printing, but P/H not spray.
It’s used for mechanical test. The number
on the LCD indicates times the P/H
carriage moves back and forth.
Default Set
No operation.
Y Test Speed
No operation.
X Test Speed
No operation.
MENU > Moving Test
0000
OFFLINE
EF value setting:
Each Xaar126 head has its own EF value. Manufacture always provides a standard EF value, which
is captured under standard condition. Users input this value at column Voltage. Usually, the printing
effect is good. The value is marked on the head. It is also saved in the chip of Print head driver. User
can download it directly.
If the voltage is too high, it produces the satellites and ink supply is easy to break; if the voltage is too
low, the printing line is not straight and easy to have an angle. Besides, ink volume is small and
output color is light. Therefore, every head has its optimal EF value. When adjusting, you can adjust
the EF value one by one. Usually user needn’t to adjust EF value.
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VI.3
VI.3.1
VI.3.2
LCD display for normal usage
LCD display during printing
Printing
TOTAL: XXXX
FINISH: XXXX
Online RIP READY: XXXX
Total lines for printing
Lines finished
Lines of RIP ready
The LCD displays total lines for printing, lines finished and lines of RIP ready during printing.
LCD display when printing is paused
P/H nozzles may be clogged during printing, so it needs cleaning.
Press and hold ONLINE key to pause the printing until the LCD displays “Busy”. The P/H carriage returns
to original position after it finishes the current line printing. The LCD displays menus as below:
Waiting
Online
1. Ink status
2. Heat status
3. Cleaning tool
4. Continuous
5. Cancel
Press ▲ or ▼ key to select “Cleaning tool” function in the menu and execute cleaning.
Select “Continuous” to continue printing or “Cancel” to cancel printing.
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VI.3.3 System warning and error display
1. Warning:
Warn2: Press pole is NOT pulled down;
Warn3: The system is executing ink refilling.
2. Error:
When one of the errors listed below occurs during printing, the printer will run normally but
give alarm for warning
Err5: Ink refill overtime;
Err6: The safety bottle is full;
Err7: The waste ink bottle is full;
Errors listed below indicate the detail for further check when self test fails
Err9: Y raster count direction differs from motion direction;
Err10: Y raster signal is NOT detected;
Err11: Y raster error too big;
Err12: Reverse count abnormal;
Err13: Self test for main board failed;
Err14: Version of assistant board NOT matches main board;
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VI.4 Printing Steps
On normal condition, the steps are as follows:
1. Power on the printer
2. Turn on the computer
Note:
It is recommended to turn on the printer before computer. Otherwise the connection may
fail.
3. Load media, put down the press bar to press on media.
4. Clean the head and start the self-diagnosis till no nozzle clogging.
5. Press ONLINE.
+
+
+
+
1. Ink Status
2. Heat Status
3. Cleaning Tool
4. Print para
MENU >
OFFLINE
Waiting
OnLine
Offline mode Online mode
6. Trim the pattern for printing, and save it in computer.
7. Open GRAPHTEC RIP.
8. Create new file.
9. Read the pattern for printing.
10. Adjust the position, size, property, and resolution of the pattern.
11. Printer setting
1) Select File/Printer setting. Below dialogue box shows:
JS310-****
2) Select the type of printer as “GRAPHTEC Printer” and the model as “JS310-****”.
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3) Click the “Printer setting”. Set the relevant value in the following dialogue box.
a. Select the printing resolution.
b. Select BID or single direction printing. BID has higher efficiency than single direction.
Note:
The horizontal parameters, BID compensation and feeding compensation should be
adjusted already before your printing; otherwise the printing quality will be reduced.
Details of the functions above and others referred to the Graphtec RIP User’s Manual
12. Click “Printing Project” to print.
13. LCD displays as below when printing:
PRINTING
LINE: TOTAL: XXXX
FINSH: XXXX
OnLine RIP READY: XXXX
Total lines for printing
Lines finished
Lines of RIP ready
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14. If clogging appears during the printing, press ONLINE for a longer time (3s) to pause printing for
Print head cleaning. After cleaning, press ONLINE to go on printing.
Cleaning procedure during printing:
P/H nozzles may be clogged during printing, so it needs cleaning.
Press and hold ONLINE key to pause the printing until the LCD displays “Busy”. The P/H
carriage returns to original position after it finishes the current line printing. The LCD
displays menus as below:
Waiting
Online
1. Ink Status
2. Heat status
3. Cleaning tool
4. Continuous
5. Cancel
Press ▲ or ▼ key to select “3. Cleaning tool” function in the menu and execute cleaning.
Select “Continuous” to continue printing or “Cancel” to cancel printing.
15. Press ONLINE when the printing is all finished. Then the printer is under the Offline mode.
Note:
To cancel printing operation, usually do in RIP. If you want to cancel printing directly
on the printer, press ONLINE button after the menu “printing cancel” appears in
software.
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VII
VII.1
Description of Ink Supply, Cleaning system and board
Ink Supply and Cleaning System
1 2 3 4 5
1.－ Main ink tank C
2.－ Main ink tank M
3.－ Main ink tank Y
4.－ Main ink tank K
5.－ Flush solution tank
Figure 7-1 Main ink tanks
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9
10
11
3
12
5
13
1 2 6 7 4
1.－ Ink Filter C
2.－ Ink Filter M
3.－ Ink Filter Y
4.－ Ink Filter K
5.－ Solution Filter
6.－ Air Filter
7.－ Air valve
8.－ Air filter
9.－ Air Pump
10.－ Ink pump K
11.－ Ink pump Y
12.－ Ink pump M
13.－ Ink pump C
Figure 7-2 Ink pumps and filters
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7
8
6 9
2 3 4 5
1
1.－ Sub-tank C
2.－ Sub-tank M
3.－ Safety tank
4.－ Sub-tank Y
5.－ Sub-tank K
6.－ Ink level switch (inside the Sub-tank)
7.－ Tube Clip
8.－ Ink outlet tube
9.－ Air suck tube
10.－ Air tube
Figure 7-3 Sub-tanks
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4 3 2
6
1
7
5
1.－ Ink tube
2.－ Ink –solution 3-way valves K
3.－ Ink –solution 3-way valves Y
4.－ Ink –solution 3-way valves M
5.－ Ink –solution 3-way valves C
6.－ Solution tube
7.－ Solution valve
Figure 7-4 Print head carriage
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VII.2 Cleaning Operation board
Assistant Board has many functions. It can control ink supply, cleaning and heating.
1 2 3
1.－ Solution button
2.－ Ink button
3.－ Light switch
Figure 7-5 Cleaning Operation panel
Ink Supply and Cleaning Operation Board is connected to assistant board for ink supplement and
Print head cleaning. Press “Restoration” and “Cleaning” to execute.
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VIII
VIII.1
VIII.2
Ink Supply System
Summary
This ink supply system can control automatically several pumps at the same time and provides protect
function. Isolated ink supply system is easy for operation.
System Diagram
Ink Control Board
Output
Speaker
Pump light
Ink light
Pump
Filter
Sub-tank Ink tube Print head
Floating Switch
Input
Signal for floating switch
Interface signal
Manual ink supply button
Power Supply
Main tank
Figure 8-1 Ink Supply System Diagram
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VIII.3 Function Description
1. This system work automatically and control several pumps to supply ink simultaneously. When printer
is power on, ink pump starts automatically to pump ink to Sub-tanks from main ink tanks.
2. With perfect alarm and protection function. If any problem occurred in any pump, it will alarm and
indicate which one is in trouble and the troubled one will not affect others.
3. Ink filter switches get signals through serial ports.
4. It is easy to connect it to other systems. All floating switches signals can be input by serial port or
parallel port.
5. Main controller consists of micro CPU, which can check signals using software to filter out the false
ones, which is helpful to make system work more reliably.
6. The ink-pumping limit is controlled by intelligent control system of main control board; in case that the
electric circuit will cause ink supply shortage.
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VIII.4 Operation Description
Note:
Please read descriptions carefully for ink supply system, cleaning system and Ink
Control system before starting the following operations.
1. As soon as the printer’s connected with power, system detects floating switch signal automatically,
and then ink will be filled into Sub-tank.
2. When ink channel lacks of ink, system will start the pump automatically; and indicator lighten. After
the floating switch senses the ink, the pump will continue to work for a little period and then stop; and
the indicator light extinguishes.
3. When ink in sub-tanks is used out or other reasons cause some pump running overtime, the system
will alarm (voice a straight buzz) and force to stop the pump automatically. Press “restore” button on
cleaning operation board to cancel the alarm, and system goes back to auto-ink-supply process.
4. When safety tank is full, system will alarm as short buzz.
1 2 3
1.－ Solution button
2.－ Ink button
3.－ Light switch
Figure 8-2 Cleaning Operation Board
VIII.5 Intelligent Detection Function
Intelligent detection function for ink supply system is implemented by collecting floating switch signal with
high frequency. By using concept of probability, the signal is regarded as effective if probability of floating
switch signals is higher than a set value (for example, 80%). Therefore, wrong act of floating switch can
affect the system’s stability much less and accordingly system’s anti-disturbance improves.
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IX
IX.1
IX.2
IX.3
Cleaning System
Summary
This type of printer use cleaning methods as positive pressure cleaning, you execute cleaning before
printing, during printing or idle for a long time.
System Diagram
Input
Data signal
Pr
essure Signa
l
Ink Control Board
Ink
channel
Valve
Air Pump
Air Filter
Power Supply
Main tank
Floating Switch
Sub-tank
Filter
Ink Pump
Output
Pump light
Air Filter
Print head
Figure 9-1 Cleaning System Diagram
Function Description of Positive Pressure Cleaning
When you press “Ink” button at the cleaning position, the cleaning signal will be transfer to air pump; air
pump starts running and transfers air pressure to valve; the air pressure raises in air tank and is
transferred to Sub-tanks through air channels. With pressure got from the air pump, ink will be purged
through the head and ink channel, so as to clean them.
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IX.4 Operation Description
Move Print head to cleaning position, Press “Ink” button on Cleaning Operation Panel to launch positive
pressure cleaning. Release the button to stop cleaning. Turn on Illuming Switch to lighten and check the
ink drop.
You have two choices to clean two channels or all four channels of colors. If choose cleaning two
channels, clamp the other two air route to cut off the air. Cleaning of the two ink channels won’t operate
without air pressure.
1 2 3
1.－ Solution button
2.－ Ink button
3.－ Light button
Figure 9-2 Cleaning Operation Board
IX.5
IX.6 Firing
Auto Clean
Auto clean process is a negative pressure cleaning. Press arrow keys on the control panel and select the
function of “Cleaning tools”. Then select “Auto Clean” on the unfold menu and press "Enter" for execution.
The "Auto Clean" system drives the Print head carriage moving back and forth upon the Vacuum cleaner
ink. It sucks ink from nozzles by negative pressure created by Vacuum cleaner. The Print head carriage
moves back to original position after negative pressure cleaning.
Firing is a P/H spray function. Press arrow keys on the control panel and select the function of “Cleaning
Tools”. Then select “Firing” on the unfold menu and press “Enter” for execution. P/Hs spray downward to
prevent nozzle clogs. Press “Enter” again to execute P/Hs firing one more time necessary.
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IX.7 Flush Print head with solution
4
3
1
2
1.－ Flush solution valve
2.－ Ink tube
3.－ Ink-solution 3-channel valve
4.－ Flush solution tube
Figure 9-3 3-channel valves
If the printer is idle for a long time, it is better to clean the Print heads with flush solution.
The way is: Turn the 3-channel valve to flush solution position (turn the handle downward) and move the
Print head carriage to clean position via control panel. Press “Solution” button on the cleaning operation
penal. The solution pump starts and pushes cleaning solution to Print heads therefore cleans the Print
heads
Handle position for printing Handle position for solution cleaning
Flush
solution
Flush
solution
Ink Ink
Figure 9-4 Handle position for printing and cleaning with solution
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2 2 2 2 1
1.－ Status of Solution valve for solution during printing
2.－ Status of 3-way valves during printing
Figure 9-5 Status of Solution valve and 3-way valves during printing
2 2 3 3 1
1.－ Status of Solution valve for solution during cleaning
2.－ Status of 3-way valves not cleaning
3.－ Status of 3-way valves during cleaning
Figure 9-6 Status of Solution valve and 3-way valves during cleaning
When the printer will go on for printing, remember to turn the handles to horizontal position first and press
“Ink” button for positive pressure cleaning until ink drops from the nozzles.
Note:
When the 3-way valve is open to ink, never press the “Solution” button on the cleaning
operation penal, or it will start the solution pump and pushes solution to the valve. The
solution tube may burst from the valve.
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X
X.1
X.2
X.3
Heating System
Summary
This heating system can adjust temperature based on different PVC material and surrounding. It can
adjust the temperature automatically to keep temperature constant. Customer can have satisfactory
printing effect.
System Diagram
Front heating board
Temp switch
Solid
relay
Heating signal
Ink Supply Control Board
D
Pre heating board
Figure 10-1 System Diagram
Function Description
1. To keep the front and Pre (Rear) heating boards in auto constant temperature.
2. With advanced protective functions to avoid over-heating, leakage, etc. The line will be cut off
automatically if a certain line’s temperature is over 70° C. As soon as the temperature lowers, it will
resume heating. Over heating will not occur when the entire input signal is cut off.
3. The system can work independently and can be easily transplanted.
4. The heating system is controlled by advanced intelligent microprocessor; it has features of heating up
quickly, controlling temperature accurately and saving energy.
5. Inner heaters are used. It is easy to install, with no extra space needed and longer lifetime.
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X.4 Working Process and Characteristics
1. The temperature of front and Pre (Rear) heater is already set in the factory.
2. Heating power supply is independent from control power supply. Please turn on the heating power
before turning on the power for the printer. Once the power is on, the system heats up automatically
to set temperature and keeps the temperature at the set value. Without turning on power for printer,
the heating system will not work. However, there is still AC 200-240V inside machine.
3. Temperature detector lies about 50cm to the right physical printing original position. Print media
should cover this region when printing.
4. After printing, make sure to turn off the two powers.
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XI
XI.1 Installation
Software Operation
1. Installation of Graphtec RIP Software: see the RIP User’s Manual for details.
a) Insert RIP CD into computer’s CD-ROM
b) Run Graphtec RIP.exe
c) Follow the instruction to finish the installation
2. Installation of printer driver
a) Insert installation CD into CD-ROM
b) Run setup.exe under directory of Try Setup.Graphtec.V*.*
c) Follow the instruction to finish the installation
Note:
Please use the default directory for the installation.
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XI.2
XI.2.1
Application Of Printer Driver
Note:
The driver program is only for engineer to adjust the Print head, and not necessary for normal
operation.
Enter TRY
1. Click Start¥Program¥Try, enter Try system.
2. Open TRY
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3. First, choose the type of printer. Click “Printer” menu, choose the item of JS310-****.
4. Then open “File” to adjust some settings.
In these menus, most important is print setting.
XI.2.2 Print Setting
This function is to set the printing parameter, print mode, Uni-direction, Bi-direction and the color of ink.
Note:
Usually the four colors should all be selected. Only when the engineer adjusts the position of
head, one certain color is chosen to modify the printing parameter.
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Print Mode:
Total 10 print modes for selection:
180x200 1Pass(Test mode), 180x200 2Pass, 180x200 4-2Pass, 180x200 3Pass,180x200 6-3Pass,
180x200 4Pass, 180x200 8-4Pass, 180x200 6Pass, 180x200 8Pass and 360x400 dpi
Print mode description:
180x200 1Pass: 180dpi for scan direction resolution and 200dpi for feeding direction.
Print once at feeding direction
180x200 2Pass: 180dpi for scan direction resolution and 200dpi for feeding direction.
Print twice at feeding direction.
Ink volume is twice of 180x200 1Pass and printing speed is 1/2 of it.
180x200 4-2Pass: 180dpi for scan direction resolution and 200dpi for feeding direction.
Print 4 times at feeding direction.
Ink volume is same as 180x200 2Pass but printing speed is half of it.
180x200 3Pass: 180dpi for scan direction resolution and 200dpi for feeding direction.
Print 3 times at feeding direction.
Ink volume is 3 times of 180x200 1Pass and printing speed is 1/3 of 200 1Pass.
180x200 6-3Pass: 180dpi for scan direction resolution and 200dpi for feeding direction.
Print 6 times at feeding direction.
Ink volume is same as 180x200 3Pass but printing speed is just 1/2 of it.
180x200 4Pass: 180dpi for scan direction resolution and 200dpi for feeding direction.
Print 4 times at feeding direction.
Ink volume is 4 times of 180x200 1Pass and printing speed is 1/4 of 200 1Pass.
180x200 8-4Pass: 180dpi for scan direction resolution and 200dpi for feeding direction.
Print 8 times at feeding direction.
Ink volume is same as 180x200 4Pass but printing speed is 1/2 of it
180x200 6Pass: 180dpi for scan direction resolution and 200dpi for feeding direction.
Print 6 times at feeding direction.
Ink volume is 6 times of 200 1Pass and printing speed is just 1/6 of it.
180x200 8Pass: 180dpi for scan direction resolution and 200dpi for feeding direction.
Print 8 times at feeding direction.
Ink volume is 8 times of 200 1Pass and printing speed is just 1/8 of it.
360x400dpi: 360dpi for scan direction resolution and 400dpi for feeding direction.
Print 4 times at feeding direction.
Ink volume is 4 times of 180x200 1Pass and printing speed is 1/4 of it.
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XI.2.3 Printer Parameter Setting
Pressing “Printing parameter setting”, it shows warning as below:
After pressing “Yes”, you can see the dialogue box:
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Meaning of this dialogue box:
1. Vertical parameters for Print head installation
Vertical parameter for all 4 colors should be set 0. The precision of the vertical position of the Print
heads ensures by mechanical manufacture and assembly.
2. Horizontal parameter of Print head installation:
Adjust the head position and overlapping of four colors.
A. Look head C1 as datum mark, its horizontal and vertical value is 0. The value is A (0, 0).
B. The vertical gap between head C2 and head C1 is ensured by mechanical precision. The value
of horizontal gap is B. (In above figure is 170)
C. The vertical gap between head M1 and head C1 is 5 in above figure. The value of horizontal gap
is C. (In above figure is 510)
D. The vertical gap between head M2 and head C1 is ensured by mechanical precision. The value
of horizontal gap is D. (In above figure is 680)
E. The vertical gap between head Y1 and head C1 is 0 in above figure. The value of horizontal gap
is E. (In above figure is 1020)
F. The vertical gap between head Y2 and head C1 is ensured by mechanical precision. The value
of horizontal gap is F. (In above figure is 1190)
G. The vertical gap between head K1 and head C1 is 5 in above figure. The value of horizontal gap
is G. (In above figure is 1530)
H. The vertical gap between head K2 and head C1 is ensured by mechanical precision. The value
of horizontal gap is H. (In above figure is 1700)
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3. BID compensation:
BID compensation is set to eliminate the tolerance of ink jet in different directions. First adjust the BID
compensation in the control panel where you can adjust this value for all heads at same time (Check
it in VI Basic Panel Operation).
And here in software is to micro adjust BID compensation for each head solely.
The amount of BID compensation is different with different speed. So it is necessary to adjust this
parameter for each printing mode.
4. Slope Compensation:
Adjust the compensation for the gradient arranged Print heads.
5. Ignore X parameter, Ignore Y parameters:
Ignore all the setup parameters for printer status inspect. Never check these 2 options for printing.
6. Feeding Compensate:
Used to adjust the feeding on the Y direction. The amount of feeding is different with different Pass.
So it is necessary to adjust this parameter for each printing mode.
Warning:
Do not change these values at will. It may cause printout overlapping or dimness.
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XII Maintenance
XII.1
XII.1.1
XII.1.2
XII.1.3
XII.1.4
XII.1.5
XII.1.6
Daily Maintenance
Daily maintenance is very important for normal workstation of the printer. Daily maintenance includes:
Maintenance after each printing:
Erasure dried ink from Print head surface with flush solution;
Restore the jammed nozzles before next printing.
Each 8 hours:
Oil the Print head rail and clean the dust from it once each 8 hours.
Daily work:
Check filter and seep of the pump, clean it if necessary;
Check waste ink tank, cleanup if necessary;
Check the waste ink groove on the startup position and clean it if necessary;
Check the sponge on the wet-keeping frame, clean or replace it if necessary;
Clean feeding and take-up rollers with PM acetate. Skid on the rubber roller will cause error code
from service and impact print quality.
Do normal clean for the printer everyday.
Weekly work:
Clean the dust on the surface of fans on dry board. Assemble them after ensure clearness of the
leafages.
Check pump route if there is any loose.
Monthly work:
Clean the floaters in Sub-tanks;
Clean the filters of C,M,Y and K and flush solution;
Check 4 trilateral valves of positive pressure clean if there is any leak of ink. Clean them with
flush solution if necessary;
Check the tension of straps;
Clean dust in the power tank;
Oil the pumps.
yearly work:
Replace ink filters;
Blower the dust on power tank with compress air;
Clean the main ink tank;
Clean the ink supply routes;
Clean the liquid pumps for ink supply;
Oil the gears of feeding and take-up motors;
Check whole circuit if there is any loosen or broken. Repair it in time if necessary;
Check if there is any tear on the tube and wire in the towline set and replace it if necessary.
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XII.2.1
Maintenance of Print head
Always keep the surface of Print head wet with flush solution. If the printer is left unused, the Print head
must be dropped with flush solution and covered with fresh-keeping polyethylene films to keep it wet.
Moisturizing of Print head:
If the printer is left unused for 1 day and above, do as below to keep the Print head wet.
1. Put a clean unwoven fabric on the sponge of wet keeping frame.
Cut an unwoven fabric,
and fold it.
Then put the unwoven
fabric on the sponge.
2. Drop some flush solution on the unwoven fabric.
Drop some flush solution.
3. Cover the wet-keeping frame the Print head.
Cover the wet-keeping frame.
If the printer is left unused for 2 days and above, do as below to keep the Print head wet.
1. Put a clean unwoven fabric on the sponge of wet keeping frame.
2. Drop some flush solution on the unwoven fabric.
3. Cover the wet-keeping frame the Print head.
4. Wrap the Print head unit with fresh-keeping polyethylene film.
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If the printer is left unused for 1 week and above, do as below to keep the Print head wet;
1. Turn the Solution valve to open position (turn the handle sideward).
Solution valve:
Handle position for open.
2. Turn Ink-solution 3-wayl valve to flush solution position (turn the handle upward).
Ink-solution 3-way valve:
Handle position for solution.
3. Move the Print head carriage to clean position via control panel.
4. Press “Cleaning solution” button on the cleaning operation penal (The solution pump starts and
pushes cleaning solution to Print heads therefore cleans the Print heads).
5. Put a clean unwoven fabric on the sponge of wet keeping frame.
6. Drop some flush solution on the unwoven fabric.
7. Cover the wet-keeping frame the Print head.
8. Wrap the Print head unit with fresh-keeping polyethylene film.
If you leave the printer for a long period of time (2 weeks or longer), please dispose all ink from the printer,
fill the ink tubes and the Print heads by the cleaning solution, cover the Print heads by the wet keeping
frame and the wet keeping polyethylene films.
Refer to "Set Up Guide; VIII Procedures when leaving the printer for a long time".
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XII.2.3
Unload Print head:
Do as follows when you are going to unload Print head;
1. Pump out ink from Print head and clean it with flush solution;
2. Power off the printer and plug out power line from socket;
3. Check static on the machine with a multi-meter and release the static if necessary;
4. Loosen the Up, Left and Right screws, and take out the right screw;
5. Take out the Print head and put it on an unwoven fabric soaked with flush solution;
Assemble Print head
1. Power off the printer and plug out power line from socket;
2. Check static on the machine with a multi-meter and release the static if necessary;
3. Loosen Up and Left bolts, take out Right bolt and fix the Print head to the frame;
Put on Right bolt and tighten Up, Left and Right bolts properly;
4. Connect the data cable to Print head connect board one by one;
5. Check the connection of data cables to eliminate wrong connection;
Caution:
If the data cable is wrong connected, the Print head will damage when power on.
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XII.3
XII.3.1
XII.3.2
Maintenance for ink supply system
The ink supply system is a very important. Maintenance for ink supply system is also very important.
The ink supply system includes main ink tank system and Sub-tank system with filters to separate the ink
from the open air. So cleanness of environment is primary condition to place the printer.
Main ink tank system:
Main ink tank system consists of main ink tanks, filters, liquid pumps and waste ink tanks.
Maintenance includes:
1. Clean the main ink tanks, especially air filters, monthly;
2. Clean or replace filters of ink and flush solution per half year;
3. Clean around the main ink tank system weekly;
Sub-tank tank system:
Sub-tank system consists of Sub-tanks, safety tanks and trilateral valves. Ink drops get together on
the floaters in Sub-tanks and dry to shape small balls on the top of sensors, which will impact the
sensitivity of sensors. To clean the floater, do as follows:
1. Pump out ink from ink tubes by operating on clean control panel;
2. Unload the 4 Sub-tanks from the back of Print head unit;
3. Loosen and take out bolts from the cover boards of Sub-tanks and then take the cover boards
and floaters;
4. Clean the floaters and Sub-tanks with unwoven fabric and sponge soaked with flush solution.
Ensure the floater switch move smoothly and then dry floaters and Sub-tanks;
5. Reload floaters in Sub-tanks and assemble Sub-tanks on the back of Print head unit.
The safety tank also needs cleanness timely. The method is same as Sub-tank except for the 2 air
filters in addition.
The trilateral valves in the ink supply system are also very important and need cleanness with flush
solution timely when they are smeared by ink.
Warning:
Ink supply integration box should clean by authorized personnel only. Improper operation will
result in ink supply system troubles.
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XII.4
XII.4.1
XII.4.2
Maintenance for other parts
Lubrication for Print head rail:
As normal regulation, user should add lubricating oil to Print head rail daily and never use compound
oils.
1. Add a few lubricating oil on a cotton fabric and move the Print head to original position. Brush the
Print head rail with the cotton fabric to create an average oil layer on the rail.
2. Power the printer and move the Print head unit left and right repeatedly;
3. Erase the oil smear on the both ends of the rail. Erase the oil drops on the rail again before
printer running.
Feeding and take-up rollers:
Oil the gears of media feeding and take-up rollers monthly to avoid rust.
The specifications, etc., in this manual are
subject to change without notice.
JS310-UM-151
August 24, 2006 1st
GRAPHTEC CORPORATION
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