MSSC Smart-Jet MAX User Manual
Smart-Jet MAX
BLUETOOTH TIJ INKJET PRINTER
Bluetooth Technology,
1" Tall Seamless Print Area
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SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
EMERGENCY CASE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
PRODUCT WARRANTY................................................................................................................................................................. 5
ABOUT MACHINE ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Machine details ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Keyboard ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
MACHINE OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Indicator LED ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Connecting Port ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Keyboard ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Operation menu on machine .................................................................................................................................................. 9
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................................................... 12
GETTING STARTED ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12
EXTERNAL DEVICES CONNECTIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 12
EXTERNAL SENSOR ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12
ENCODER .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
COMBINE EXTERNAL SENSOR AND ENCODER ......................................................................................................................... 14
ALARM ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
INPUT AND OUTPUT ......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
QUICK START UP ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16
REQUIRED COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Setup machine ........................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Keyboard setup .......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Setup external devices (Optional) ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Create first messages ................................................................................................................................................................ 17
FIRMWARE INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
MESSAGE.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
OPERATION .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
UPDATE FIRMWARE INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 33
Prepare USB flash ....................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Update firmware ........................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Update logo ................................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Update font Latin ....................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Update font Chinese................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Machine default ........................................................................................................................................................................ 35
SAFETY INFORMATION
You must STOP the machine before inserting / removing the cartridge.
Avoid using with high voltage, this can cause damage to the coder.
Limit exposing the coder to dusty working environments.
The working temperature of the coder is 5°C – 50°C (41°F - 122°F).
Turn off printer before plugging in or unplugging any cable (ENCODER / SENSOR / IO).
Be careful using other external devices such as: ENCODER / SENSOR / ALARM
BEACON / POWER SUPPLY.
Do not use other cartridges that are not supplied by MSSC.
Be careful updating firmware and software.
Use gloves to avoid the sharp corners from the mounting brackets.
Recommend the use of a mask and glasses to avoid ink fling in the air.
Do not cover the ventilation.
Do not expose to excessive heat sources, sunshine, fire or the like.
For indoor use only. The apparatus shall not be exposed to moisture.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
There are no user replaceable parts inside, refer servicing to manufacturer specified
agency or qualified service personnel.
Only use accessories or battery specified by the manufacturer.
Disposal: all electrical and electronic products including batteries should be disposed
of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities
appointed by the government or the local authorities.
Use only the power supply listed in the user instructions. Power supply adapter
manufacturer: MEAN WELL ENTERPRISES CO., LTD., MODEL NO.: GS60A12-P1J or
EDACPOWER ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., MODEL NO.: EA10681N-120
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EMERGENCY
IN THE OCCURANCE OF SMOKE, FIRE, EXPLOSIVE SOUND,
CONTINUOUS PRINTING OUT OF CONTROL, ETC.
PLEASE REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY IMMEDIATELY!
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
DO NOT THROW PRINTER/
INK INTO RECYCLE BIN
PRODUCT WARRANTY
Limited warranty. The housing and circuit board for each printer is warranted to be free
from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the
bill of lading date. This limited warranty does not apply to spare parts, authorized inks, or
cartridges, or to housings and circuit boards that experience problems resulting from
misuse, tampering or improper storage.
The warranty is VOID if:
Any non-original parts and unapproved OEM inks are used.
The product has been altered or modified without approval from us.
Print head damage is a result of improper installation.
Damage occurs from an accident, such as but not limited to, being dropped, being
sprayed with water or other liquids, caused by a natural disaster, caused by stocking
or shipping conditions.
Unapproved, wrong or unstable power supply is used.
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ABOUT MACHINE
Thank you for purchasing the SMART JET MAX Thermal Inkjet Coder, a product of
MSSC, USA. This printer is designed for package printing applications powered by
Thermal Inkjet Technology.
This machine produces crisp text, logos, variable data and barcodes on porous and
non-porous media by automatically recognizing aqueous and solvent inks and
applies the appropriate printing parameters. The complete system includes one
machine, power supply with On/Off switch, wireless keyboard, mounting brackets for
operation.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
NO
DESCRIPTION
SPECIFICATIONS
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Model
SMART JET MAX
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Display
LCD 2.8” automatic rotation
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Dimensions (LxWxH)
110 x 74.5 x 92.5 mm / 4.33 x 2.93 x 3.64 inches
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Weight
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Power supply
12V DC - 5A
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Maximum power consumption
60W
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Maximum printing resolution
300x300 dpi
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Print speed
76m/min @ 300x300 dpi
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Optical density
5 levels
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Operation selection
Wireless keyboard
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Message memory
100 messages
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Ink solution
Aqueous and Solvent
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Menu language
Multiple / selectable
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Printable characters
Windows true fonts
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No. of lines
Maximum 8 lines
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Character height
Maximum 25.4 mm / 1 inches
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Printability
Alphanumeric, logos, date, time, expiry date,
Julian date, shift code, database and barcodes
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Operating temperature
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External connections
External sensor, encoder, alarm kit, etc…
Machine details
405g (~1 lb.)
Keyboard
The Machine is currently compatible with all wireless 2.0 keyboards available on
the market.
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50C – 500C (410F - 1220F)
MACHINE OVERVIEW
ITEMS
DETAIL
[1] SENSORS
[2] ALARM
Remains ON to indicate error
[3] BLUETOOTH/PC
Remains ON when being connected
[4] PRINT
Indicator LED
Connecting Port
Default does not recognize black conveyor
Internal sensor: Red light
External sensor: Green light
Sensor light is activated when it receives a signal
Remains ON when in printing mode
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ITEMS
DETAIL
[1] USB FLASH
USB 2.0 flash for updating firmware, fonts and logo
[2] USB KEYBOARD
For USB 2.0 wireless keyboard receiver
[3] USB PC
For PC connection with USB 2.0 cable A-B
[4] DB15 EXTENDED
Extend port for external sensor, encoder, alarm, etc…
[5] 12VDC
Power supply
Keyboard
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KEY
USE
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Enter
Confirm, save or apply
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ESC
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/
Move your cursor to left/right
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/
Move your cursor up/down
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Shift
Press and hold “Shift” to input capitalized characters
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Insert
Press “Insert” to insert Symbol, Logo, Counter, Date, Expired,
Time, String, Barcode and Shiftcode into the message
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Backspace
Delete your message from the left
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Tab
Move your cursor faster
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Home/End
Move your cursor to Home/End
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Caps lock
Uppercase font
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F4
Insert suomi symbol
Main Menu
Message
Operation
Setting
Open
Create new
Information
Purge
Start/Stop
Connect
PC
Encoder
Resolution
Density
Use
Latin
Chinese
Delay
Cartridge
Update
Logo
Edit
Select
font
Select
size
String
Auto Jet
Sensor
Delete
Insert Menu
(Popup menu when
press Insert)
Direction
Print Mode
Unit
Symbol
Logo
Bluetooth
Update
Font
Rollover
Counter
Date
System
time
Rotate
Password
Expired
Time
Default
Advance
Language
String
Barcode
IO Signals
Reset
Backup
Shiftcode
Restore
About
Go to previous screen
Operation menu on machine
From the main screen of machine, use arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired
object. Press Enter to save and apply settings. Otherwise, press ESC.
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Message
MENU
SUB MENU
DESCRIPTION
Create new
Latin / Chinese
Select font
Select size
Insert menu (Symbol, Logo,
Counter, Date, Expired, Time,
String, Barcode and Shift
code)
Insert some needed component to
your messages.
Open
Use
Use the existing messages on the
machine memory for printing.
Edit
Edit the existing message.
Delete
Delete existing messages.
Information
Show all information needed to
monitor your printing process.
MENU
DESCRIPTION
Start / Stop
Start or Stop printing job. Combine and press CTRL +
SHIFT + ENTER on keyboard to fast Start / Stop print.
Purge
Connect PC / Disconnect PC
Coming soon!
MENU
DESCRIPTION
Encoder
Resolution
Set your desired resolution
Density
Set optical density of the print
Delay
Cartridge
Update Logo
Update logo from USB to the machine memory
String
Select type of font you need to use
in messages. Supports two kinds of
font: Uppercase font and Normal
font.
Select size of characters: supports up
to 6 sizes with Latin font and 5 sizes
with Chinese font.
Operation
Settings
All of nozzles on the cartridge will push out ink. After
purging you will see 1 vertical line of ink on substrate.
Set a fixed print speed for the machine or enable external encoder
Set the distance from when the sensor receives signal to the start of
printing and the delay distance after the printer completes a print.
Display the current level of ink in the cartridge and the current
type of cartridge in the machine.
Set a repeated string of data to insert into the message
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Auto Jet
Prevents the print head from clogging due to the extended down
Sensor
Select External or Internal sensor
Direction
Set print direction: : left to right, : right to left, : reverse
left to right and : reverse right to left
Print Mode
Unit
Select desired measurement Inch/Millimeter
Bluetooth
Coming soon!
Update Font
Roll over
Set different date depending on specific production hour
System time
Set time and date for your system clock
Rotate
Select your screen modes: Auto-rotate or Lock rotate
Password
Set to authorize different level of users or to protect the machine from
unauthorized users. Default is 1234567890
Default
Reset machine to factory default
Language
IO signals
Reset
Backup
Restore
Calibrate
voltage
About
time between prints. This will be useful when you print with solvent
base ink with shorter decap time
Select printing mode: Sensor mode and Continuous mode
Update different font styles for machine via USB flash loaded with all
firmware files
Select your interface language and add new language from USB
flash
The extend button is to re-start the machine. This will help in some
special applications
Reset the value of the counter variable in a message. The memory
of the counter will save the current value of counter when print is
stopped or the machine is turned off
Export font, logo, languages and settings files to usb flash
Import font, logo, languages and settings files from usb flash
Calibrate the firing voltage and its pulse width within allowed range
Display current firmware version on the printer and allow you to
update new firmware onto the machine
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