Ice PegasusHS Service Manual
PegasusHS
Service Manual
P/N 361854-21
Revision: AA, November 2006
Copyright 2006, Clearmark solutions LLP. (herein referred to as ICE). All rights reserved.
This document is the property of Clearmark solutions.and contains confidential and
proprietary information owned by ICE Any unauthorized copying, use or disclosure of it
without the prior written permission of ICE is strictly prohibited.
ICE (interactive coding equpiment)
Phone: 01159 640144
Fax: 01159 639317
Olympic House,Willow Drive
Sherwood Park,Nottingham
NG15 0DP
www.interactivecoding.com
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Compliance Information
For Customers in U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide responsible protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference. In such cases, the users will be
required to correct the interference at their own expense.
Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with
Class A FCC limits.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission helpful: How to Identify and Resolve
Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No.
004-00-00345-4. This equipment has been tested and certified for
compliance with U.S. regulations regarding safety and electrical
emissions by TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.
For Customers in Canada
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio
noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
This equipment has been tested and certified for compliance with
Canadian regulations regarding safety and electrical emissions by
TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.
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Pour la Clientèle du Canada
Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques
depassant les limites applicales aux appareils numerique de las class A
prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte
par le ministere des Communications du Canada.
Cet équipement est certifié CSA.
For Customers in the European Union
This equipment displays the CE mark to indicate conformance to the
following legislation.
• EN55022:1998
• EN55024:1998
• EN61000-6-2:2001
• FCC CFR 47 parts 15.107 and 15.109
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Support and Training
Contact Information
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact ICE
Technologies Inc. at 01159 640144
Interactive Coding Equipment (ICE)
Olympic House
Willow Drive
Sherwood Park
Nottingham
NG15 0DP
T: 01159 640144
F: 01159 639317
S
ervice Program
About Total Source Commitment
Total Source® TOTAL SERVICE PLUS RELIABILITY, is the
ICE.
commitment to provide you - our customer - the complete service
you deserve.
The Total Source Commitment
The ICE Service Program is an integral p
art of our business in
providing marks, codes, and images where, when, and how often
customers specify for packages, products, or printed materials. Our
commitment includes:
• Applications support
• Installation services
• Maintenance training
• Customer response center
• Technical support
• Field service
• Extended hours phone assistance
• Parts and supplies
•Repair service
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Customer Training
If you wish to perform your own service and maintenance on
the printer, ICE. highly recommends that you complete a
Customer Training Course on the printer.
Note: The manuals are intended to be supplements to (and not replacements
for) ICE. Customer Training.
For more information on ICE. Customer Training Courses, call 01159
640144.
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Table of Contents
Compliance Information
For Customers in U.S.A.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
For Customers in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Pour la Clientèle du Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
For Customers in the European Union. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Support and Training
Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Service Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Customer Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Chapter 1 — Safety
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Safety Conventions Used in the Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
General Warning Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
General Caution Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Comply with Electrical Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Do Not Remove Warning Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Placement of the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Using Printer Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Chapter 2 — Introduction
Equipment Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Related documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Theory of Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Intermittent Motion Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Continuous Motion Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Chapter 3 — Technical Description
Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Installing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Mounting Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
CLARiTY Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Air Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Encoders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Installing the Ribbon in the Cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
Adjusting the Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12
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Working with Printer Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–12
Product Sensors/Print Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–12
Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–14
Interlocks and Annunciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–15
Data Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–16
Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–16
Switching the Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–18
Configuring the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–19
CLARiTYTM Configuration Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–19
Installing the CLARiTY Configuration Manager . . . . . . . . . . . .3–21
Connecting the CLARiTY Configuration Manager to the Printer3–21
Editing Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–23
Saving the Changes in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–24
Archiving the Current Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–24
Loading a Saved Archive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–25
Working with the Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–25
The Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–25
The Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–25
Default Options Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–26
Chapter 4 — CLARiTY Operating System
Getting started with the CLARiTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–1
Using the Tools Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–2
Working with Setup Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–3
Working with Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–8
Working with Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–25
Password Protection Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–26
Chapter 5 — Maintenance
Maintaining the Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–2
Replacing the Mains Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–2
Maintaining the CLARiTY Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–3
Replacing the Power Supply Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–3
Replacing the CLARiTY Processor PCB and LCD Touchscreen
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–5
Maintaining the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–11
Replacing the Compact Flash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–11
Replacing the Main PCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–12
Replacing the Peel Roller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–15
Replacing the Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–17
Setting the Printhead Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–18
Maintaining the Cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–19
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Updating the CLARiTY Operating Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–23
Chapter 6 — System Events
Chapter 7 — Troubleshooting
Chapter 8 — Illustrated Parts List
How to Read the IPL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1
Illustrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1
Alphabets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3
Controller Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4
Printer Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–5
Printhead Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–5
Cassette Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–7
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–8
Printer Ribbons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9
Chapter 9 — Drawings
Printer Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1
Electrical Wiring Schematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–4
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Safety
This chapter contains the following topics:
• Safety conventions used throug
hout this manual
• Important safety guidelines to follow while operating the equipment
Warning
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE. Read this chapter thoroughly
before attempting to install, operate, service, or maintain this
product.
Introduction
The policy of ICE. is to manufacture printing/coding systems and
supplies that meet high standards of performance and reliability.
There
fore, we employ strict quality control measures to eliminate the
potential for defects and hazards in our products.
The intended use of this printer is to print information directly onto the
product. Use of this equipment for any other purposes may lead to serious
personal injury.
The safety guidelines provided in this chapter are intended to educate the
operator on all safety issues, so that the operator can operate the printer
safely.
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Safety Conventions Used in the Manual
Specific safety information is listed throughout this manual in the form of
Warning statements. Pay close attention to these statements as they
contain important information that help in avoiding potential hazards to
yourself or to the equipment.
General Warning Notices
The following warnings supplement the specific warnings that appear
elsewhere in the manual. These are general warnings which must be read,
completely understood, and applied by all the personnel involved in the
operation, and/or the maintenance of the machine.
Warning
PERSONAL INJURY. Only trained service or maintenance
personnel should perform these installation procedures. Qualified
personnel have successfully completed the training courses, have
sufficient experience with this printer, and are aware of the potential
hazards to which they may be exposed.
Warning
PERSONAL INJURY. Before attempting any maintenance or repair
on any part of the product, disconnect the printer from the main
power supply and isolate the printer from any external energy
sources including other connected equipment.
Warning
PERSONAL INJURY. Before connecting the compressed air supply
to printer, ensure that the air supply has been isolated. Turn the
regulator adjustment knob counter-clockwise.
Warning
PERSONAL INJURY. The printer uses an operator control console.
Ensure that this panel is mounted at an appropriate working height
and orientation for comfortable operation.
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Warning
PERSONAL INJURY. Keep hands and clothing clear of the printer
while it is on.
Warning
PERSONAL INJURY. To ensure that the connecting cables and pipes
do not become a trip hazard or become entangled in any machinery,
all connecting cables and pipes must be secured safely during
installation.
Warning
ELECTRICAL HAZARD. Voltages used to connect the printer to
other equipment must be limited to no greater than 50 V DC or peak
AC.
Warning
ELECTRICAL HAZARD. Always wear a properly ground wristground strap when handling printed circuit boards. Failure to do so
can result in damage to the board components due to static
electricity.
General Caution Notices
The following caution statements supplement the specific cautions that
appear elsewhere in the manual. These are general cautions, which must
be read, completely understood and applied by all the personnel involved
with the operation, and/or the maintenance of the machine.
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Caution
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE. Before and after performing any
maintenance or repair on the product, check that the two safety
labels are clearly visible. One is on the power supply cover and the
other by the potential nip point next to the pulley in the printer
body.
Caution
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. The use of incompatible ribbon can
seriously damage your printer and such damage is not covered by
your printer warranty. Use only ribbon approved by your dealer.
Safety Guidelines
This section contains important safety guidelines pertaining to the
operation and handling of the printer and associated equipment.
Warning
SAFETY GUIDELINES. Always observe the following safety
guidelines when operating and handling the printer and associated
equipment.
Comply with Electrical Codes
All the electrical wiring and connections must comply
with applicable local codes. Consult the appropriate
regulatory agency for further information.
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Do Not Remove Warning Labels
Do not, under any circumstances, remove or obstruct any
warning or instruction labels on the printer.
Placement of the Printer
Warning
PERSONAL INJURY. Do not place the printer in a hazardous
location. Hazardous locations might create an explosion, leading to
personal injury.
Hazardous locations, as defined in the United States, are those areas that
may contain hazardous materials in a quantity sufficient to create an
explosion. These are defined in Article 500 of the National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA 70–1993.
Outside the United States, you must ensure compliance with all local
regulations regarding equipment placement in potentially hazardous
locations.
Using Printer Accessories
To maintain regulatory approval for the printer, use only Videojet
approved accessories when attaching any device to the equipment.
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Introduction
This chapter contains the following topics:
• A description about the intended use of
the product
• Information about the audience for whom this manual is intended
• A description of how the manual is organized
• Information about other manuals that are associated with this printer
• A description of the theory of printing
Warning
PERSONAL INJURY. Read Chapter 1, “Safety” before attempting to
operate the equipment.
Equipment Description
The Videojet 6210 printer uses high-resolution thermal transfer
technology with a unique electronic ribbon drive system. The printer
offers greater reliability and ease of operation compared to earlier
systems. It can print barcodes, dates, text, and graphics onto flexible
packaging films and labels.
The printer is a suitable replacement for either hot stamp or rotary
printers. It can print in either of the following modes:
• Intermittent Mode (i.e., while the substrate is stationary)
• Continuous Mode (i.e., while the substrate is moving)
It is suitable for use on most horizontal form/fill/seal, vertical form/
fill/seal, and self-adhesive labeling machines.
The product is available in either left-handed or right-handed versions to
suit different configurations of the packaging machine.
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About this Manual
This service manual includes information about installing, maintaining,
troubleshooting, and servicing the printer. It also contains sections about
the theory of operation and component identification, including an
illustrated parts breakdown.
This document is intended to be used only by trained service personnel. It
is intended to be a supplement to (and not a replacement for) formal
training. Keep this manual in a safe location where it can be easily
accessed for reference.
Related documents
The Videojet 6210 Operator Manual (P/N 361853) is intended for the
operator and contains information on routine operation of the printer.
Unless specified, all procedures in this manual can be performed by the
operator of the printer. It is mandatory that the personnel read the
Operator Manual before reading the Service Manual.
This manual is a supplement to (and not a replacement for) formal
training.
Warning
PERSONAL INJURY. Customers who intend to service and
maintain the printer themselves must use only qualified personnel
to perform these procedures. Qualified personnel have successfully
completed the training courses, have sufficient experience with this
printer, and are aware of the potential hazards to which they may be
exposed.
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Theory of Printing
The information on how the thermal transfer printer works is as follows
(Figure 2-1):
• The printhead contains miniature heating
elements under a glass
coat
ing (300 dpi - 12 dots/min)
• A carrier ribbon, with ink bonded to one side is used as
the printing
media
•
The printhead presses against the thermal transfer ribbon with
the ink
side of ribbon
in contact with the substrate, creating an image.
• Print elements heat small areas of the ribbon and this transfers th
e ink
to
the target substrate
• The printhead and the substrate move relative to each other
• T
he print elements are programmable and controlled to create an
image
Intermittent Motion Printing
Intermittent motion printing (Figure 2-2 on page 2-4) is the concept used
for printing on stationary packaging films in packaging equipment that
has a start/stop action each time a product is packed. Such applications
can be found in intermittent Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) or bagging
machines, and self adhesive label applicators.
Intermittent motion printing has the following features:
• The substrate is stationary
1
2
3
4
5
6
1. Ribbon Transferred Carbon
2. Substr
ate
3. Platten Rubber
4. In
k
5. B
ase Film
6. T
hermal Printhead
Figure 2-1: Printing Process
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• The printhead traverses across the ribbon, causing print to transfer
onto substrate.
•
The printhead presses against a flat platten pad.
Continuous Motion Printing
Continuous motion printing (Figure 2-3 on page 2-5) is the concept used
for printing on moving packaging films in packaging equipment that has a
continuous moving action each time a product is packed. Such
applications can be found in Continuous Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS)
and Horizontal Form Fill Seal (HFFS) or flow-wrap machines.
Continuous motion printing has the following features:
• The substrate moves while the printhead is stationary
• Speed of the substrate is monitored by an encoder
• The ribbon and the substrate speeds are matched by the ribbon drive
• The printhead presses against a rotating print roller
1
2
3
4
1. Ribbon Transferred Carbon
2. Substrate
3. Platten Rubber
4. Th
ermal Printhead
Figure 2-2: Intermittent Printing Motion
HEAD OUT
HEAD IN
PRINT
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1
2
3
4
RIBBON FEED
MATERIAL FEED
1. Ribbon Transfer Carbon Print
2. Platt
en Roller
3. Substrate
4. Th
ermal Printhead
Figure 2-3: Continuous Print Motion
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Technical Description
This chapter contains the following topics:
• Unpacking the Printer
• Installing the Printer
• Mounting Considerations
• Installing the Ribbon in the Cassette
• Adjusting the Air Pressure
• Working with Printer Connections
• Switching the Power On
• Understanding Printhead LEDs
•Configuring the Printer
• Working with the Configurable Inputs and Outputs
Unpacking the Printer
Inspect the kit for any damage carefully. Refer the list of parts in
Table 3-1 and Figure 3-1 on page 3-2. If any item is damaged or
missing, call ICE., Customer Service Department at 01159 640144.
Printer Part
Printer
Cassette
CLARiTY Controller
Air Regulator
Power Cable
I/O Low Profile Cable Assembly
Table 3-1: Printer Configuration Parts List
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CLARiTY Configuration Manager CD
4mm Air Tubing
CLARiTY Controller Bracket
QA Documentation and CE Certificate
Printer Part
Table 3-1: Printer Configuration Parts List (Continued)
1. Air Regulator
2. 4mm Air Tubing
3. CLARiTY Controller
4.CLARiTY Controller Bracket
5.
Power Co
rd
6. Printer
7.
I/O Low P
rofile Cable
Assembly
8. Cassette
9. CLARiTY Configuration
Manager CD-ROM
Figure 3-1: Printer Configuration Parts
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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Installing the Printer
Ensure that the following services are available while the printer is being
installed:
• Power: 90 - 264 VAC, 320 VA, 47 - 63 Hz
• Compressed Air: 87 psi (6 bar) max, dry, uncontaminated with a 6 mm
pipe fitting
• Print signal: This is the signal that triggers the printing operation and
can either be a:
- PLC signal
- 24 V DC, PNP registration photocell
- 24 V DC, PNP proximity switch detecting a cam timing point
• An encoder kit (P/N 403358) is required to monitor the speed of the
packaging film on continuous motion packaging machines.
Mounting Considerations
The thermal printhead must act against a flat print platen (in an
intermittent mode) or a print roller (in a continuous mode) in order to
print. The platen or roller is a part of the mounting bracketry.
Printer
The printer can be mounted in any orientation. However, it is important to
ensure that adequate operator access is available to remove and replace
the cassette easily.
The exact position of the printer relative to the packaging machine, needs
to account for:
• The physical constraints of the available space and operator access
• The required position of the print on the substrate
Figure 3-2 on page 3-4 shows the relevant dimensions of the printer
relative to the mounting holes and the printhead. It also shows the
additional space required to give adequate clearance to cables and air
pipes that connect to the unit.
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Mount the printer using four M6 screws. Consider the direction of travel
of the target material relative to the printer, when you mount the printer
on a continuous motion packaging machine. This determines whether the
printer in use is left-handed or right-handed (Figure 3-3).
64.50 mm (2 PLCS)
14.50 mm
70.73 mm (2.78 inches)
M6 Tapped Holes
Thread Depth 6.00
3 Places
20.73 mm (2 PLCS)
167.15 mm
185.30 mm
158.00 mm
Printhead Retracted
162.50 mm
25.70 mm
32.50 mm (1.28 inches)
157.80 mm
159.60 mm
26.20 mm
32.00 mm
Printable Area
Figure 3-2: Videojet 6210 30 mm RH Printer Dimensions
(7.3 inches)
(6.58 inches)
164.00 mm
(6.46 inches)
(1.01 inches)
Printhead Stroke
(6.4 inches)
(6.22 inches)
(6.23 inches)
(6.21 inches)
(1.03 inches)
(1.26 inches)
(2.54 inches)
0.57 inches
(0.82 inches)
Figure 3-3: Right-handed and Left-handed Printer
Right-handed Printer Left-handed Printer
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The print platen rubber (for printers in intermittent mode) or the roller
(for printers in continuous mode) should be positioned such that it is at a
distance between 6.45 inches and 6.50 inches (164 mm and 165.5 mm) from
the back edge of the printer (Figure 3-4).
CLARiTY Controller
The CLARiTY operator interface can be mounted at a convenient location
so that the operator has adequate access to the panel. The CLARiTY
controller has a built-in power supply unit.
The unit has two M6 mounting holes located at the sides of the unit, as
shown in Figure 3-5 on page 3-6.
Figure 3-4: Printer Pad or Roller Position
Printer Pad or Roller
158 mm
164 mm
165.5 mm
(6.2 inches)
(6.46 inches)
(6. 52 inches)
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The maximum distance of the CLARiTY controller from the printer body
is 9.8 ft (3 m).
The CLARiTY controller can be mounted in any convenient location,
provided that the maximum lead length of 9.8 ft (3 m) is not exceeded. The
mounting brackets provided allow you to position the controller against a
convenient vertical flush surface.
Figure 3-5: CLARiTY Controller Dimensions
69.20 mm
208.35 mm
191.25 mm
41.00 mm
M6 Female Thread
Both Sides.
Thread Depth 6.00
96.90 mm
118.90 mm
(4. 68 inches)
(8.2 inches)
(7.53 inches)
(3.81 inches)
(2.72 inches)
(1.61 inches)
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Air Regulator
The air regulator should be connected to a clean, dry factory air supply
using a 6 mm pipe. The 4 mm diameter pipe should be used to connect the
air regulator to the printer.
The air regulator should be mounted close to the printer. The regulator
should be accessible for adjusting and checking the correct pressure of 3
bar.
Encoders
An encoder is used to match the printing speed to the speed of the target
material as it passes the printhead.
Use the Encoder Kit part number 403358 for these applications.
The encoder must ideally be mounted to run on the packaging film, close
to the printer, in order to accurately measure the film speed. Any
discrepancy between measured and actual film speed can result in poor
print quality or ribbon breakage.
Note: Use the encoder only in the continuous mode.
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Installing the Ribbon in the Cassette
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Installing the Ribbon in the Cassette
Caution
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. The use of incompatible ribbon can
seriously damage your printer and such a damage is not covered by
your printer warranty. Use only the ribbon that is approved by your
dealer.
To install the ribbon, proceed as follows:
1 Remove the cassette (Figure 3-6).
2 Put the cassette down on a flat surface with the ribbon spools (Item 1,
Figure 3-7 on page 3-9) facing upwards and the ribbon rollers (Item 2)
towards you.
Figure 3-6: Cassette Removal
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3 Pull the two ribbon spools (one containing the entire used ribbon)
from the cassette firmly, as shown in Figure 3-8. The discs that are
situated under each spool can be used to lever the spool off the
cassette.
4 Discard the used ribbon and the spools.
5 Open a new shrink-wrapped roll of ribbon, and unwind about 12
inches (30 cm) of ribbon.
The spool holders on the cassette have different color discs:
Figure 3-7: Cassette Removed
1. Ribbon Roller (x2)
2.
Ribb
on Spool (x2)
1
2
Figure 3-8: Ribbon Spools Removal
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• The black disc for the new roll of ribbon
• The silver disk for the empty roll
When the printer is running, the new ribbon unwinds from the black
holder and winds onto the silver spool holder.
6 Slide the full spool onto the spool holder that has a black disc. The roll
should be located such that the ribbon unwinds in the direction as
shown in Figure 3-9.
Note: Ensure that the spool is pushed completely down onto the holder.
7 Route the ribbon, so that it:
• Unwinds from the outside of the full roll
• Goes around the outside of the white roller that is nearest to the full
roll
•
Runs along the bottom of the cassette
• Goes around the outside of the second white roller
• Passes around the outside of the empty spool
Figure 3-9: Ribbon Spool Installation
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8 Slide the empty spool completely down onto the holder that has a
silver disc (Figure 3-10).
9 Turn the empty spool by hand to take up any excess ribbon. Stop
turning the empty spool when the full spool starts to rotate (Figure 3-
11).
Note: If the supplied ribbon has a transparent section or printed leader at the
start, rotate the empty spool to take up all the transparent ribbon.
10 Insert the cassette into the printer body.
Figure 3-10: Ribbon Spool Complete
Figure 3-11: Ribbon Spool Routing
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