VIDEOJET 1620, 1620 UHS Operating Instructions Manual

Videojet 1620

Videojet 1620 UHS

Operator Manual

P/N 462269-01

Revision AC, February 2015

Copyright February 2015, Videojet Technologies Inc. (herein referred to as Videojet). All rights

reserved.

This document is the property of Videojet Technologies Inc. and contains confidential and proprietary

information owned by Videojet. Any unauthorized copying, use or disclosure of it without the prior

written permission of Videojet is strictly prohibited.

Videojet Technologies Inc.

1500 Mittel Boulevard Phone: [phone] Offices - USA: Atlanta, Chicago
Wood Dale, IL Fax: [phone] Int’l: Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Spain,
60191-1073 USA Int’l Fax: [phone] Singapore, The Netherlands, and The United Kingdom

www.videojet.com Distributors Worldwide

Compliance Information

Warning

For Customers in the European Union

This equipment displays the CE mark to indicate conformance to the
following legislation:

EN 55022: Class A Emissions Standard for industrial environments
EN 61000-6-4 Generic Emissions Standard for Heavy Industrial

Environments
EN61000-3-2 Harmonic Current Fluctuations
EN61000-3-3 Voltage Fluctuation and Flicker
EN 55024 Information Technology Equipment – Immunity

characteristics - limits and methods of

measurements
EN61000-6-2 Immunity Characteristics for Industrial

Environments

Following the provisions of EU EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

EC Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

Essential health and safety requirements relating to electrical equipm ent designed for use within
certain voltage limits.

IEC 60950-1(ed.2)
EN60950-1

Safety requirements for information techno logy equipment including electrical business equipment.

EN 60529

Degrees of protection provided by enclosu r es (I P Code ) .

For Customers in the 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.

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

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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 which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his 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. 004-00­00345-4.

This equipment has been tested and certified for compliance with U.S.
regulations regarding safety and electrical emissions by:

Electromagnetic Testing Services Limited

Pratts Fields

Lubberhedges Lane

Stebbing, Dunmow

Essex, CM6 3BT

England, UK

This equipment has been investigated by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
in accordance with the standard for safety: UL 60950-1: Safety of
information technology equipment first edition. Subject 2178 marking and
coding equipment, electronics.

Report reference E252185.

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:

Electromagnetic Testing Services Limited

Pratts Fields

Lubberhedges Lane

Stebbing, Dunmow

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Warning

Essex, CM6 3BT

England, UK

This equipment has been investigated by Underwriters Laboratories
Incorporated in accordance with the standard for safety: CAN/CSA C22.2
No. 60950-1-03. Safety of information technology equipment. Subject 2178
marking and coding equipment, electronics.

Report reference E252185.

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.

This equipment has been investigated by Underwriters Laboratories
Incorporated in accordance with the standard for safety: CAN/CSA C22.2
No. 60950-1-03. Safety of information technology equipment. Subject 2178
marking and coding equipment, electronics.

Report reference E252185.

This product is not intended for use in the immediate/direct visual
field of the display work place. To avoid disturbing reflections on
the display work place, this product shall not be placed in the
immediate/direct field of vision.

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Customer Support and Training

Contact Information

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Videojet
Technologies Inc. at 1-800-843-3610 (for all customers within the United
States). Outside the U.S., customers should contact their Videojet
Technologies Inc. distributor or subsidiary for assistance.

Videojet Technologies Inc.
1500 Mittel Boulevard
Wood Dale, IL 60191-1073 U.S.A.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
International Fax: [phone]
Web: www.videojet.com

Service Program

About Total Source Commitment

Total Source® TOTAL SERVICE PLUS RELIABILITY, is the Videojet
Technologies Inc. commitment to provide you - our customer - the

complete service you deserve.

The Total Source Commitment

The Videojet Total Source® Service Program is an integral part 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 T raining

If you wish to perform your own service and maintenance on the printer,

Videojet Technologies Inc. highly recommends you complete a Customer
Training Course on the printer.

Note: The manuals are intended to be supplements to (and not replacements for)
Videojet Technologies Inc. Customer Training.

For more information on Videojet Technologies Inc. Customer Training
Courses, call 1-800-843-3610 (within the United States only). Outside the
U.S., customer should contact a Videojet subsidiary office or the local
Videojet distributor for further information.

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Table of Contents

Compliance Information

For Customers in the European Union. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

For Customers in the U.S.A.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

For Customers in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

Pour la clientèle du Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Customer Support and Training

Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Service Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Customer Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Chapter 1 — Introduction

Videojet 1620/1620 UHS Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

About the Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Related Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Language Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

Content Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

Positional References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

Units of Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

User Interface Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5

Abbreviations and Acronyms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6

Chapters in the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Chapter 2 — Safety

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

General Safety Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Electrical Safety Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Electrical Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Electrical Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Grounding and Bonding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Fluid Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Read the Material Safety Data Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Ink and Make-up Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Cleaning Solution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Compressed Air Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

UI Related Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9

Other Important Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10

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Chapter 3 — Main Parts

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Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–3

Arrow Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–3

Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–3

Contrast Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–3

Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–4

Display Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

Electronics Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6

Ink Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–7

Ink Core Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Smart Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–8

Ink Compartment Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8

Printhead and Umbilical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–8

Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–10

Pinout Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12

Main Power Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–12

Back Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13

Chapter 4 — Printer Operation

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–1

How to Turn on the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–1

How to Clean Start and Stop the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–2

How to Clean Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–2

How to Clean Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–2

How to Set the Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–3

How to Login for the First Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–3

How to Set the Passwords for Levels 1 and 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

How to Set the Password Levels for Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5

How to Access Other Password Levels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–6

How to Clear the Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–7

Auto Logout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–7

System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8

Calibrate Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9

Data Logging Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10

How to View Version Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–10

Product Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–11

How to Reset the Product Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–11

How to Hide the Product Counter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–11

Run Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12

How to View Run Hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–12

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How to Reset Run Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13

How to Configure the Serial Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13

How to Configure Ethernet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–14

High Speed Remote Data Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–15

How to Enter Service Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–16

How to Create a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–17

Printer Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–17

Print Enable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–17

Manual Print Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–19

How to Use Continuous Print Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–19

DIN Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–20

How to Print Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–21

How to Select a Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–21

How to Start the Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–22

How to Stop the Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–23

How to Install and Print Custom Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–23

Turn off the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–26

Chapter 5 — User Interface

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1

To Select the Menus and Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2

To Enter the Text, Numbers and Toggle Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4

Menu Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7

Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–9

User Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–11

Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–12

Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–13

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–14

Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–16

Calibrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–21

Manage Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–24

To Create a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–24

To Edit a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–25

To Select the Source for a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–26

To Copy and Paste a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–27

To Enter Multiple Lines in a Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–28

To Set the Message and Default Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–28

To Clear a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–31

To Save a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–32

To Save a Message and Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–32

To Exit without Saving the Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–33

To Delete a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–33

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Manage User Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–34

To Insert a User Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–36

To Insert a Pre-defined User Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–37

To Edit a User Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–38

To Delete a User Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–39

To Create a Custom User Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–39

To Reset a Message Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–51

To Set Shifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–51

To Set the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–53

To Set the Encoded Hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–54

To Set the Encoded Day of the Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–55

Manage Text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–56

To Change Font Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–56

To Set Font Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–56

To Select Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–58

To Copy and Paste Text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–59

To Modify Text Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–60

To Insert Foreign Language Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–64

Manage Logos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–65

To Download a Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–65

To Create a Logo in Microsoft Paint Application . . . . . . . . . . . .5–66

Chapter 6 — Maintenance

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–1

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2

Preparation for Long-term Shutdown (Storage) or Transportation .6–2

Parts/tools Requirement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–2

How to Prepare for Long-term Shutdown (Storage) or

Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–3

Replace Smart Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–4

Inspect the Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–7

Clean the Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–7

Clean the Deflector Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–11

Clean the Printer Cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–12

Chapter 7 — Troubleshooting

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–1

The Printer Does Not Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2

Incorrect Print Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–3

Incorrect Print Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–3

Print Not Complete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4

Poor Print Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–5

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Printer Status Icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7

Indicator Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7

Fault (Alarm) Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7

Warning Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9

Ink Core Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–14

Fault Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–14

Appendix A — Specifications

Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–5

Mobile Printer Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–5

Static Printer Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–6

Printhead Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–7

Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–8

Ink and Make-up Fluid Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–8

Print Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–8

Font Specifications and Line Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–9

Barcode Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–12

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Glossary

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Introduction

Videojet 1620/1620 UHS Printer

This printer is a continuous ink jet printer that can print fixed and variable codes at
elevated line speeds on consumer and industrial products. The printer delivers
superior uptime, excellent print quality, and ease of use to the users.

The 1620 HR printer is the UHS model with a 40 micron nozzle option. Refer to
the specific UHS 40 micron information in the manual for variations to the
standard 1620 series.

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About the Manual

This Operator Manual is written for the every day user of the printer. The
Operator Manual helps the user to understand the different parts and different
printing operations of the printer.

Related Publications

The following manual is available for reference:
V ideo j et 1620/1620 UHS Service Manual, Part Number: 462273.

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Language Codes

When you order these manuals, make sure to add the 2-digit language code at the
end of the part number. For example, the Spanish versio n of the op erato r manual
is part number 462269-04. Table 1-1 on page 1-2 shows the list of language codes
that you can use to identify the translated versions of this manual.

Note: The availability of the Operator Manual is indicated by an asterisk (*).
Availability of the Service Manual is indicated by a plus sign (+). For more
information, contact the Videojet distributor or subsidiary.

Code Language Availability (see

01 English (US) * +
02 French * +
03 German * +

note)

04 Spanish * +
05 Portuguese Brazilian *
06 Japanese * +
07 Russian *
08 Italian *
09 Dutch *
10 Chinese (Simplified) * +
11 Arabic *
12 Korean * +
13 Thai *
15 Norwegian *
16 Finnish *
17 Swedish *
18 Danish *
19 Greek *
20 Hebrew *
21 English (UK) * +
23 Polish *
24 Turkish * +

Table 1-1: List of Language Codes

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Code Language Availability (see

25 Czech *
26 Hungarian *
33 Vietnamese *
34 Bulgarian *
36 Chinese (Traditional) *
55 Romanian *
57 Serbian *

Table 1-1: List of Language Codes (Continued)

Content Presentation

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note)

This Operator Manual contains different types of information like safety
guidelines, additional notes, user interface (UI) terminology and so on. To help
you identify the different types of information, different writing styles are used in
this manual. This section describes these writing styles.

Positional References

Positions and directions like left, right, front, rear, to the right and to the left are
with respect to the printer when you see from the front.

Units of Measurement

This manual uses metric units of measurement. The equivalent English measures
are included in parenthesis. For example, 240 mm (9.44 inches).

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Warning

Caution

Safety Information

The safety information includes warning and caution statements.

Warning

The warning statements indicate ha zards or unsaf e practic es that ca n cause s evere
personal injury or death. For example:

PERSONAL INJURY. The cleaning solution is poisonous if taken
internally. Do not drink. Seek medical attention immediately if ingested.

Caution

The caution statements indicate hazards or unsafe practices that ca n cause damage
to the equipment. For example:

Notes

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Do not fit or remove any connector on the
printer when the power is turned on. The failure to follow this caution can
damage the printer.

Notes provide additional information about a particular topic.
For example:

Note: You can set the password protection for some functions to prevent any
access that is not authorised.

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User Interface Terminology

Figure 1-1. Menu Screen

The UI elements are shown in italics. For example:
“Press Alt+M to select the Messages menu”. The word Messages is a UI element

and is shown in italics (see Figure 1-1).

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The writing style used to indicate different keys on the control panel is shown in
Table 1-2 on page 1-5.

Key Style Used

Left arrow key

Right arrow key

Up arrow key

Down arrow key

Enter key

Esc key

Table 1-2: Content Presentation Style for Keys

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Key Style Used

F1 key

F2 key

F3 key

F4 key

Alt key

Ctrl key

Shift key

Table 1-2: Content Presentation Style for Keys (Continued)

Abbreviations and Acronyms

Abbreviation Expansion

AC Alternating Current
CDA Clean Dry Air
LED Light Emitting Diode
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
UHS Ultra High Speed
UI User Interface
WYSIWYG What You See Is What You Get

Table 1-3: Abbreviations and Acronyms

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Chapters in the Manual

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Chapter
No.

1. Introduction Contains the information about this manual, the related

2. Safety Contains the safety and hazard information.

3. Main Parts Describes the main parts of the printer.

4. Printer Operation Contains the information on how to set up and operate the

5. User Interface Explains how to use the UI to create and save messages.

6. Maintenance Contains the information on how to maintain and clean the

7. Troubleshooting Contains the operator level diagnostic and troubleshooting

8. Appendix A -

9. Glossary Explains the printer related technical terms

Chapter Name Description

publications, and writing styles used in this manual.

printer.

printer.

procedures.
Contains printer specifications.

Specifications

Table 1-4: List of Chapters

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Safety

Introduction

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The policy of Videojet Technologies Inc. is to manufacture non-contact
printing/coding systems and ink supplies that meet high standards of
performance and reliability. We enforce strict quality control techniques to
eliminate potential defects and hazards in our products.

The intended use of the printer is to print information directly onto a
product. Use of this equipment in any other fashion may lead to serious
personal injury.

The safety guidelines provided in this chapter are intended to educate the
operators on all safety issues so that the printer is serviced and operated in
a safe manner.

General Safety Guidelines

• Always refer to the correct service manuals as per the specific Videojet
printer model for important details.

• Only Videojet-trained personnel must carry out installation and
maintenance work. Any such work undertaken by unauthorized
personnel may damage the printer and will invalidate the warranty.

• To avoid damage to the printer components, use only soft brushes and
lint free cloths for cleaning. Do not use high pressure air, cotton waste,
or abrasive materials.

• The printhead must be completely dry before attempting to start the
printer, otherwise the printhead may get damaged.

• Do not fit or remove any connector on the printer when the power is
turned on, otherwise the printer may get damaged.

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Warning

Warning

Warning

Electrical Safety Guidelines

This section explains the safety guidelines related to electrical power
supply and electrical cables.

Electrical Power Supply

PERSONAL INJURY. Lethal voltages are present within this
equipment when it is connected to the mains electrical supply. Only
trained and authorized personnel must carry out the maintenance
work.

PERSONAL INJURY. Observe all statutory electrical safety codes
and practices. Unless it is necessary to run the printer, disconnect the
printer from the mains electrical supply before removing the covers
or attempting any service or repair activity. Non-adherence to this
warning can result in death or personal injury.

PERSONAL INJURY. A high AC voltage is present at the inverter
and backlight. Extreme caution is required when diagnosing failure
in these areas.

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Warning

Warning

Warning

Electrical Cables

PERSONAL INJURY. Use only the main power cable supplied with
the printer. The end of this cable must have an approved, three-pole,
main plug that has a protective ground conductor.

The electrical power cables, sockets and plugs must be kept clean
and dry.

For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet must be installed near
the equipment and must be easily accessible.

PERSONAL INJURY. Always inspect the cables for damage, wear,
corrosion, and deterioration. Make all grounding/bonding
connections void of areas of paint, ink build-up, and corrosion.

Grounding and Bonding

PERSONAL INJURY. The printer must be connected to an AC
power supply that has a protective ground conductor and must be
according to IEC requirements or applicable local regulations.

PERSONAL INJURY. Do not use the printer if there is any
interruption in the protective ground conductor or if the protective
ground conductor is disconnected. The failure to follow this warning
can cause an electrical shock.

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Warning

Warning

Warning

PERSONAL INJURY. Always ground conductive equipment to an
earthing electrode or to the building grounding system with
approved cables as per NEC standards in order to drain all potential
static discharge. For example, a metal service tray to earth ground.

PERSONAL INJURY. A resistance reading from the grounded
service tray to the equipment chassis or mounting bracket should be
0 to less than 1 ohm. A resistance check should be made using a safe
and reliable ohmmeter and should be done on a frequent basis.

PERSONAL INJURY. The PCBs contain static sensitive devices. A
suitably grounded, antistatic wrist strap must be worn when
working on or handling PCBs.

PERSONAL INJURY. Always prevent static discharge from
occurring. Use proper Grounding and Bonding methods. Only use
Videojet approved metallic service trays and ground cables.

PERSONAL INJURY. Always bond conductive equipment together
with approved cables to maintain them at the same potential and
minimize static discharge. For example, printhead to metal service
tray.

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Warning

Caution

Warning

PERSONAL INJURY. The Optional Wash Station has been solely
designed for the cleaning of the printhead.

Do not use it for purging or printing operations or for any other
purposes.

Always ensure that the jet is stopped and that any hazardous
voltages are switched off prior to the commencement of the
printhead wash down.

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Always empty the service trays
frequently. Some inks and cleaning solutions are flammable. Make
sure that the waste fluids are disposed according to HAZMAT.

Fuses

PERSONAL INJURY. To ensure continued protection against fire
hazards, replace fuses only with the specified type and rating.

Fluid Safety Guidelines

This section describes the hazards that may occur while handling ink,
make-up fluid, and cleaning solutions, and the safety precautions that a
user must take to prevent the hazards.

Read the Material Safety Data Sheets

Read and understand the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before using
any ink, make-up fluid, or cleaning solution. An MSDS exists for each type
of ink, make-up fluid, and cleaning solution. For more information, visit
www.videojet.com and navigate to Documentation > Material Safety Data
Sheets.

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Warning

Warning

Ink and Make-up Fluid

PERSONAL INJURY. The ink and make-up fluid are irritating to the
eyes and respiratory system. To prevent personal injury when
handling these substances:

Always wear protective clothing and rubber gloves.

Always wear goggles with side-shields or a face mask. It is also
advisable to wear safety glasses when carrying out maintenance.

Apply barrier hand cream before handling ink.

If ink or make-up fluid contaminates the skin, wash immediately
with soap water. DO NOT use washdown or solvent to clean ink
stains from the skin.

PERSONAL INJURY. The ink and make-up fluid are volatile and
highly flammable. They must be stored and handled in accordance
with local regulations.

Do not smoke or use a naked flame in the vicinity of these
substances.

Immediately after use, remove any tissue or cloth that becomes
saturated with these substances. Dispose all such items in
accordance with the local regulations.

In the event that any ink or make-up fluid container is not
completely empty after use, it should be resealed. Only full bottles
are recommended for use when replenishing ink or make-up fluid;
partially filled bottles must be disposed in accordance with the local
regulations.

PERSONAL INJURY. When setting up the nozzle, direct the ink
stream into a beaker or suitable container. To avoid the
contamination of the ink, do not re-use any ink collected in this way.
Dispose all waste ink in accordance with the local regulations.

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Warning

Warning

Warning

PERSONAL INJURY. Prolonged breathing of make-up fluid or
cleaning fluid vapor may cause drowsiness and/or effects similar to
alcoholic intoxication. Use only in open, well-ventilated areas.

Cleaning Solution

PERSONAL INJURY. The cleaning solution is poisonous if taken
internally. Do not drink. Seek medical attention immediately if
ingested.

PERSONAL INJURY. The cleaning solution is irritating to the eyes
and respiratory system. To prevent personal injury when handling
this substance:

Always wear protective rubber gloves and clothing.

Always wear goggles with side-shields or a face mask. It is also
advisable to wear safety glasses when carrying out maintenance.

Apply barrier hand cream before handling ink.

If cleaning solution contaminates the skin, rinse off with running
water for at least 15 minutes.

PERSONAL INJURY. The cleaning solution is volatile and highly
flammable. It must be stored and handled in accordance with local
regulations.

Do not smoke or use a naked flame in the vicinity of the cleaning
solution.

Immediately after use remove any tissue or cloths that become
saturated with cleaning solution. Dispose all such items in
accordance with local regulations.

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Caution

Warning

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Ensure that the cleaning solution is
compatible with the ink used before carrying out printhead cleaning
otherwise the printhead may get damaged.

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Any cleaning solutions containing either
chloride, including hypochlorite bleaches or hydrochloric acid, can
cause unacceptable surface pitting and staining. These should not be
used in contact with stainless steels. If wire brushes or wire scouring
pads are used, these should be made of stainless steel. Make sure
that any abrasive media used is free from sources of contamination,
especially iron and chlorides.

Compressed Air Safety Guidelines

PERSONAL INJURY. Airborne particles and substances are a health
hazard. Do not use high pressure compressed air for cleaning
purposes.

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Caution

Caution

Caution

UI Related Safety Guidelines

DATA SECURITY. To prevent unauthorized access to the software,
ensure that Clear Password is executed when exiting from a higher
level password.

RISK OF DATA LOSS. Ensure the correct message name is selected
for message deletion as no message selection confirmation prompt is
given. All messages apart from the TEST MESSAGE will be deleted
when you select the Delete All Messages option.

RISK OF DATA LOSS. The Delete User Field option does not ask for
confirmation to delete a User Field.

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Caution

Caution

Warning

Warning

Other Important Guidelines

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. After a Quick Stop, the machine should
not be left in this state for any length of time as drying ink may make
restarting difficult.

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. The printhead must be completely dry
before attempting to start the printer otherwise the EHT will trip.

PERSONAL INJURY. If the battery is replaced by an incorrect type,
it will lead to an explosion. Always dispose off the used batteries
according to the instructions and local regulations.

PERSONAL INJURY. In a fault condition, heater can reach 70 oC. Do
not touch the plate on which the heater is mounted. The failure to
follow this warning can cause personal injury.

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Main Parts

Figure 3-1: Main Parts of the Printer

1. Control Panel

2. Ink Compartment

3. Printhead

4. Umbilical

5. Connector Panel

6. Electronics Compartment*

7. Main Power Switch*

8. Back Filter*

*The components are not shown in the picture.

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3

1

4

3

2

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2

3

4

6

5

7

1. Status LEDs

2. Arrow Keys

3. Keypad

4. Information Key

5. Display

6. Contrast Key

7. Function Keys

Figure 3-2: Control Panel

Control Panel

You can use the control panel (Figure 3-2) to do the following tasks:

• Start and stop the printer

• Create, edit, copy and delete the print messages

• Select a message to print

• Monitor the status of the printer

• Configure and control the printer functions

Note: You can set the password protection for some functions to prevent any
access that is not authorised.

Note: Language specific keypads are provided with the language kits.

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Status LEDs

The light emitting diodes (LEDs) (item 1, Figure 3-2 on page 3-2) indicate the
system status.

Arrow Keys

The arrow keys (item 2) allow the operator to navigate through the software
menus.

Keypad

The keypad (item 3) is 72 key, QWERTY, membrane type with tactile response
keys. The solvents that you use for printing and maintenance do not damage the
keypad.

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Display

The Quarter Video Graphics Array (QVGA) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) (item

5) has a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. The LCD has an LED backlight to help
you see in low light conditions.

Contrast Keys

The contrast keys (item 6) help the operator to increase or decrease
the contrast of the LCD.

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1. Text Message

2. Fault Messages

3. Control Keys

Figure 3-3: Display Screen

2

1

3

Function Keys

The following four function keys provide the basic printer controls (item 7):

Start or stop the ink jet

Select a message for printing

To enter the password

V iew and edit the messages

For more information on function keys and actions with CTRL and ALT, refer to
“Soft Keys” on page 5-4.

Display Screen

The display screen displays the following elements.

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The screen displays the following elements :

• The function key controls.

• The icons that indicate the printer status and fault conditions and the product
counter*.

* When the product counter is enabled, the screen displays the product
counter.

• The name and the content of the message. The content in the display is an
accurate representation of what the printer prints on the product
(WYSIWYG).

• The icons that indicate the fluid levels in the ink and make-up fluid
cartridges.

• Ink type. For example: V501 A D.

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1. Electronics Compartment Fan

2. Power Supply Unit

3. Extra High Tension (EHT) Block

4. Control System Board

5. Printer Interface Board (PIB)

6. Positive Air Pump

7. Connector Panel Boards

2

4

3

5

Figure 3-4: Electronics Compartment

7

1

6

Electronics Compartment

The electronics compartment contains the parts shown in Figure 3-4.

Note: When a customer orders a Videojet 1620/1620 UHS printer with an air
dryer, the positive air pump is removed from the printer. The air dryer supplies
positive air to the printhead from an external air source. Air dryers are required
when the printer is operated in an environment with elevated humidity or where
certain water sensitive inks are used. Please contact Videojet Technologies Inc. at
1-800-843-3610 (for all customers within the United States). Outside the U.S.,
customers should contact their Videojet Technologies Inc. distributor or
subsidiary for assistance.

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Ink Compartment

Figure 3-5: Ink Compartment

1. Ink Cartridge

2. Make-up fluid Cartridge

3. Ink Core Module

4. Ink Compartment Fan

*

5. Gutter Pump*

*The components are not shown in the picture.

The ink compartment of the printer contains the ink core module, and the smart
ink and make-up fluid cartridges. The cooling fan cools the ink compartment and
a filter does not allow the dust into the ink compartment.

Ink Core Module

The ink core module maintains the pressure and viscosity of the ink in the printer,
and contains the following parts:

•Ink Module

•Ink Pump

Note: The ink core module comes as a single unit. You cannot remove or replace
any part inside the ink core module except the ink pump.

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Figure 3-6: Printhead and Umbilical

1. Umbilical

2. Printhead

Smart Cartridge

Note: Refer to “Replace Smart Cartridges” on page 6-4 to replace the cartridges.

The smart cartridges use the smart chip technology to ensure the proper and in
shelf-life ink and make-up fluids are used.

Ink Compartment Fan

The ink compartment fan cools the ink module and the ink pump.

Printhead and Umbilical

The printhead uses the ink supplied by the ink core module to print the text and
graphic characters on a product. The control signals and ink are sent to the
printhead through the umbilical.

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For Videojet 1620 Printer Only:

90° Printhead

1. Umbilical

2. Printhead

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2

°

printhead is not available for Videojet 1620 UHS printer.

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Connector Panel

The connector panel is on the left side of the printer (item 5, Figure 3-1 on
page 3-1). The panel contains the connectors shown in Figure 3-8 on page 3-11.

Note: The number of connectors provided depends on the model you select.

Table 3-1 provides the connectors for the printer.

Connector Type PCB Standard Optional

Print Trigger 1 PCB 1 Videojet 1620/1620

UHS

COMMS RS232 PCB 2 Videojet 1620/1620

UHS

COMMS RS485 PCB 1 Videojet 1620/1620

UHS

Shaft Encoder PCB 2 Videojet 1620/1620

UHS

Relay Switches PCB 1 Videojet 1620/1620

UHS

Status Output
(Lampstack)

USB - Videojet 1620/1620

Message A Input PCB 3 Videojet 1620/1620

Print Trigger 2 PCB 3 Videojet 1620/1620

Message B Input PCB 3 Videojet 1620/1620

PCB 2 Videojet 1620/1620

UHS

UHS

UHS

UHS

UHS

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Ethernet - Videojet 1620/1620

UHS

I/O 25 Way PCB 4 Videojet 1620/1620

UHS

-

-

Table 3-1: Connector Panel Ports

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1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

1. Message A Input

2. Print Trigger 2 (Reverse Print)

3. Status Output (Lampstack)

4. Shaft Encoder

5. Relay Switches

6. Print Trigger 1

7. I/O 25 Way

8. USB

9. Ethernet

10. COMMS RS485

11. COMMS RS232

12. Message B Input

Figure 3-8: Connector Panel

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Figure 3-9: Main Power Switch

1. Main Power Switch

2. Handles

Pinout Information

Connector Pinout

Print Trigger 2 (Reverse Print) DIN 3 Pin
Status Output (Lampstack) DIN 6 Pin
Shaft Encoder DIN 4 Pin
Relay Switches DIN 7 Pin
Print Trigger 1 DIN 3 Pin
USB ­Ethernet ­COMMS RS485 (180

Position)
COMMS RS232 DIN 5 Pin
Message B Input DIN 8 Pin
Message A Input DIN 8 Pin
I/O 25 Way DIN 25 Pin (Bulgin Connector)

Table 3-2: Connector Pinout Information

Main Power Switch

The main power switch (item 1, Figure 3-9) is a green push button to turn the
printer on and off. You can find the main power switch on the right side of the
printer.

Note: The handles (item 2) are provided for easy movement of the unit.

° Pin

1

DIN 5 Pin

2

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Back Filter

Figure 3-10: Back Filter (IP65 Version)

Back Filter

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The ink compartment fan draws the air from the outside atmosphere to keep the
ink compartment cool. The back filter removes the dust from the air that goes
inside the ink compartment. IP65 back filter is standard for Videojet 1620/1620
UHS printer.

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Printer Operation

Introduction

This chapter provides the procedures to do the following tasks:

• Turn on the printer

• Clean start and stop the printer

• Set the passwords

• System menu

•Calibrate menu

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• Data logging menu

• Product counter

•Run hours

• Configure serial port

• Configure ethernet port

• High speed remote data transfer

• Enter service information

• Create a message

• Printer configuration

• Print the messages

•Create custom fonts

• Turn off the printer

How to Turn on the Printer

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Do the following tasks to turn on the printer:

1 Do the visual inspection.
2 Make sure that the electrical supply for the printer is available.
3 Press the main power switch to turn on the printer.

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Caution

How to Clean Start and Stop the Printer

The default procedures to start and stop the printer are the Clean Start and
the Clean Stop.

Note: If the Clean Start or the Clean S top are not available, the printer r e quires a
Quick Start or Quick Stop. The printer cannot provide the Clean Start and the
Clean Stop options if the make-up fluid is empty or if the ink core level is high.
Make sure that the make-up fluid is not empty or the ink core level is not high.

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Do not perform the Clean Start or the Clean Stop
many times. The failure to follow this caution can cause high use of flush
and dilution of the ink. The diluted ink decreases the quality of the print.

How to Clean Start

Press the F1 key to start the jet start sequence.

The printer turns on the ink and the ink jet starts.

Note: To stop the ink jet, press the F1 key.

How to Clean Stop

Press the F1 key. The printer stops the flow of ink.

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How to Set the Passwords

Figure 4-1: Password Menu

Figure 4-2: Enter Password

Figure 4-3: Level 0 Password

The passwords are set and configured from the Password menu in the UI.

The UI has the following access levels:

• The level 0 is the default password level.

• The levels 1 and 2 are password protected. The customer can
configure the two levels. The customer can use the two levels to access
different menus in the UI. To set the passwords for the two levels, you
must access the system at same access level or one level higher.

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How to Login for the First Time

Do the following tasks to login for the first time:

1 Open the Menu screen. The screen appears in level 0 with basic functions.
2 Press Alt+W. Select the Enter Password (see Figure 4-2) option and press the

Enter key. The Enter Password screen appears (see Figure 4-3).

3 Log in at level 1 (default password = 1111) or level 2 (default password =

2222) password. The current password level changes to selected password
level from level 0.

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Figure 4-4: Set Password Level

Figure 4-5: New Password

Figure 4-6: Confirm Password

Figure 4-7: Change Password

How to Set the Passwords for Levels 1 and 2

Do the following tasks to set the passwords for levels 1 and 2:

1 Press Alt+W and select Set Password for level 1 or Set Password for level 2

from the Password menu (see Figure 4-4). The New Password dialog box
appears (see Figure 4-5).

2 Enter the new password and press the Enter key. A prompt appears where

you confirm the password.

3 Enter the new password again and press the Enter key.

If the confirmation password is different from the first password entered, the
Change Password dialog box appears (see Figure 4-7).

Press Esc key to return to the New Password dialog box.
Else, the new password is saved and the Menu screen appears.

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How to Set the Password Levels for Menus

Figure 4-8: Set Password Levels

Figure 4-9: Change Password Level

Do the following tasks to set the password levels for the menus available
in the UI:

1 Press Alt+W and select Set Password Levels (see Figure 4-8) to open the

Change Password Levels screen (see Figure 4-9).

2 Select the menu (see Figure 4-9) that needs a change in the password level

access and press the Enter key. The Enter New Password Level screen
appears (see Figure 4-10 on page 4-6).

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Figure 4-10: Enter New Password Levels

Figure 4-11: Enter Password Dialog Box

3 Change the password levels for the different menus and press the Enter key to

save the changes.

Note: The Messages menu is shown here as an example.

4 Press the Esc key to go to the menu screen.

How to Access Other Password Levels

Do the following tasks to access other password levels:

1 Press Alt+W and select the Enter Password option from the Password menu.

The Enter Password dialog box appears (see Figure 4-11).

2 Enter the password for the feature level you must access. The current access

level used is shown at the top of the dialog box.
You can use all the menu options that are set at this password level or below

that level.

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How to Clear the Password

Caution

Figure 4-12: Clear Password Option

Figure 4-13: Auto Logout Option

RISK OF UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS. To prevent unauthorized access to
the software, make sure that you do Clear Password when you exit from a
higher level.

Press Alt+W and select Clear Password (see Figure 4-12) to clear the
password for the access level used at this time and return to password
level 0.

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Note: The password is not deleted, but the user access is reset to the lowest
privilege level from the current level.

Auto Logout

If this feature is enabled, the UI prompts for a password at level 0 and all
access levels above level 0.

Press Alt+W. Select Auto Logout (see Figure 4-13) and press Enter. Use the
Right or Left key to select Yes or No.

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System Menu

The user can perform the start and stop sequences through System menu
(press Alt+S) (see Table 4-1).

Alarms Screen When the alarm messages appear on

the screen, the printer stops the
printing. The shortcut key ALT+ S and A
allows the user to access the alarms
screen.

Note: Diagnostics screens can be
accessed and scrolled through, by
pressing i key on the keypad.

Warnings Screen The printer continues the printing after

the warning messages appear on the
screen. The shortcut key ALT+ S and W
allows the user to access the warnings
screen.

Note: Diagnostics screens can be
accessed and scrolled through, by
pressing i key on the keypad.

States Screen It displays the current states of the

printer.

Table 4-1: System Menu

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Calibrate Menu

The Calibrate menu (press Alt+L) (see Table 4-2) includes the controls to
setup and calibrate the printer. Refer to the service manual for more
information. The Diagnostics screens are available from this menu at
password Level 0 and above.

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Diagnostics Screens
One, Two and Three

Opens the Diagnostic screen and it allows the user to scroll through the
diagnostic screens. (use shortcut keys Alt+L and 1, 2 or 3 to access the
diagnostic screens). This screen shows the current value of different
parameters to help you find the faults.
These diagnostics screens are available (default) from this menu at
password level 0 and above.

Press Esc key to return to the Menu screen.

Note: Diagnostics screens can be accessed and scrolled through, by
pressing i key on the keypad.

Table 4-2: Calibration Menu

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Figure 4-14: Data Logging Menu

Figure 4-15: Version Information

Data Logging Menu

The Data Logging menu (press Alt+D) (see Figure 4-14) gives you access to
the printer operation data and allows remote access to the data.

How to View Version Information

The Version Information (see Figure 4-15) gives the information on the
following:

• Version of the software

• The date that the software was created

• Type of printhead engine

• Version of the printhead engine firmware

• CE image version

• CE image date

•CSB board issue

• Utilisation level - High+/High+ (for 1620)

- High+UHS/High+UHS (for 1620 UHS)

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Product Counter

Figure 4-16: Product Counter Dialog Box

The product counter shows the total number of products that the printer
has detected. All detected products are counted here including the
products on which the printer has not printed a message.

How to Reset the Product Counter

Do the following tasks to reset the product counter:

Note: If you reset the product counter then you cannot undo the operation.

1 Open the Data Logging menu (press Alt+D).
2 Select the Product Counter option from the Data Logging menu with the

arrow key.

3 Press the Enter key to open the product counter dialog box (see Figure 4-16).

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4 Set the Reset Counter field to “Yes” with the Left and Right arrow keys.
5 Press the Enter key to reset the product counter and exit the Product Counter

dialog box.

How to Hide the Product Counter

Do the following to hide the product counter:

1 Set the Display it? field to “No” with the Left and Right arrow keys.
2 Press the Enter key to hide the product counter and exit the Product Counter

dialog box.

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Figure 4-17: View Ink Core Smart Chip Data

Figure 4-18: View Machine Run Hours

Run Hours

How to View Run Hours

To see the number of hours that the ink core, printer and ink pump have
run:

1 Select View Ink Core Smart Chip Data from Calibrate menu (Figure 4-17) to

view the ink core run hours. The ink core run hours is reset only after ink core
change.

To view the machine and pump run hours, navigate to Data Logging > View
Run Hours.

2 Press any key to close the Run Hours dialog box and return to the Menu

screen.

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How to Reset Run Hours

Figure 4-19: Reset Run Hours

Figure 4-20: Configure Menu

The running hours must be reset only under special conditions like the ink
pump replacement and trained service personnel only must perform this
operation.

How to Configure the Serial Port

The RS-232 and RS-485 serial communication ports are standard for
Videojet 1620/1620 UHS printer. For more information, contact the
Videojet distributor or subsidiary.

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You can prepare the printer communication ports for the transmission of
data logging information between the port and a remote device.

1 Open the Configure menu (press Alt+C).

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Figure 4-21: Configure Serial Ports Dialog Box

2 Select Serial Port Configuration option, and press the Enter key. The

Configure Serial Ports dialog box appears (see Figure 4-21).

3 You can configure the following settings:

Baud Rate Sets the baud rate for transmission to remote devices
Data Bits Sets the number of bits used in a data word
Stop bits Sets the number of stop bits used in a data word
Parity Select Odd parity, Even parity or No parity for error

detection within data transmission

4 Press the Enter key, when you complete the port configuration.

How to Configure Ethernet Port

Refer to WSI/ESI Communications Protocol addendum for more
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High Speed Remote Data Transfer

You can use the printer in applications that require high speed data
transfer. For example, gaming applications. The printer has a data buffer
to store a stack of information before you transfer data (WSI full protocol
or ESI protocol) without any loss.

Parameter Value

Buffer size 200 messages
Print rate 44 messages per second
Protocol WSI full protocol or ESI protocol
Insert Mode Send variable data. You can have 10 remo te dat a inser ts in

a single message.

Alerts Buffer full (70% of the total size of the buffer is reach ed)

Buffer overfill (90% of the total size of the buffer is reached)
Buffer full cleared (when the size of the buf fer reaches 4 0%

of buffer size after a buffer full)
Communication error

Commands Clear buffer (internal)

Message Repeat - The printer continues to print the last
message when it reaches the end of the buffer
No Message Repeat - The printer stops the print when it
reaches the end of the buffer.

Table 4-3: High Speed Data Transfer

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Figure 4-22: Enter Service Information

Figure 4-23: Enter Service Information Dialog Box

How to Enter Service Information

You can record the service information on the printer.

1 Open Data Logging menu (press Alt+D).

2 Select the Enter Service Information option and press the Enter key. The

Enter Service Information dialog box appears (see Figure 4-23).

3 Enter the following information in the fields:

Field Entry

Printer Location A correct name of location (For example, factory

name and machine number).
Customer Name The name of your com pany.
Address Complete postal address of the printer location.
Serial Number Enter the serial number of the printer.
Service Centre

(Voice)

The full telephone number of your local Videojet

service centre.

4 Press the Enter key after you enter the required information.

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How to Create a Message

Figure 4-24: Print Menu

Figure 4-25: Print Control Menu

Refer to “To Create a Message” on page 5-24 for more information.

Printer Configuration

The printer is configured through the Print menu (see Figure 4-24). Press
Alt+P to open the Print menu.

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Print Enable

Select the Print Enable option from the Print menu. The Print Control menu
(see Figure 4-25) appears. Or, press ALT+F1 to start the printing.

Table 4-4 describes the options in the Print Control menu.

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Print Enable or Disable the printing.
Double Buffering The double buffering setting is ON by default. Enable

double buffering to print without product delay. Disable
double buffering if an external host controls the printing
to prevent print delay.
Disable this feature during the following modes: Special
Print mode, External Message Select and Auto Encoder.

Note: When double buffering is off, delay is needed to
build image. Print warnings should be enabled to aid in
printer setup.

Shaft Encoder
Source

Set the shaft encoder to Internal option for a fixed line
speed.
Set to External option for use with a compatible shaft
encoder where the line speed is variable.

Note: If external shaft encoder is selected, the user has
to also enter the encoder type (non-quadrature, A then
B, or B then A).

Set to Auto Encoder for use when speed of the product
changes, because the product slips on the conveyor.

Photocell Source The print is activated from the source External 1

(standard-connection option), or External 2.

Note: An option of "None" is also available in the
Photocell Source field.

Print Acknowledge Sends a signal to an external control system (normally

through the connector COMM1). There are two options.

1. Off The print acknowledge signal is not
sent.

2. After Compile After the update of any dynamic
information like Clock Codes or
counter information in the message
is printed, the print acknowledge
character is sent.

Print ACK ASCII
code

Sets the ASCII character code (0 to 255) sent to the
control system.

Throw distance You must enter the distance that is set between the

printhead and the product.

Remote Source
Action

Provides instructions to the printer when the record
buffer runs out of data:

• Clear buffer

• Message repeat desired – the printer will continue to
print the last message when it reaches the end of the
buffer.

• Message repeat not desired – the printer will stop
the print when it reaches the end of the buffer.

Table 4-4: Print Control Menu

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Figure 4-26: Continuous Print Dialog Box

Print Complete
Width

Enter the print complete width in meters.

Table 4-4: Print Control Menu (Continued)

Manual Print Option

Select Manual Print (see Figure 4-24 on page 4-17) from the Print menu if
you do not require to start the printing from an external source. When you
give the print command, the printer prints one copy of the message.

How to Use Continuous Print Option

If you enable the Continuous Print (see Figure 4-24 on page 4-17) mode, the
message is printed repeatedly. The message is printed if only the input of
product detect is enabled. When you must print the messages at correct
and regular intervals of time on continuous products, this option is useful.

1 Select Continuous Print from the Print Menu. The Continuous Print dialog

box appears (see Figure 4-26).

2 Select PEC Triggered. This allows you to see the rising or falling edge on the

photocell to start the print.

Note: If you enable the PEC Triggered option, the printer must get a leading
or trailing edge (of the product) signal from the photocell to start the print.

3 Or, select PEC Gated. This allows you to see a steady signal (i.e. substrate) to

keep printing.

Note: If you enable the PEC Gated, the printer must get a continuous signal
to continue the printing.

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Figure 4-27: SE Mode

Figure 4-28: Time Mode

Figure 4-29: Distance Mode

4 Set the SE Mode delay to use external shaft encoder pulses to set the distance

between the start of each print.

5 If there is no external shaft encoder, set Time Mode delay to use the puls es

internally created to set the distance between each print.

DIN Print

6 Set the required delay for the selected mode in the range 1 to 10,000.
7 Set Distance Mode delay to use a user defined distance interval to set the gap

between the start of each print.

Note: If in external encoding, correct PPI or PPMM settings must be entered
in the line configuration menu for the printer to calculate correct repeat
distance.

DIN printing inverts and reverses alternate prints, so that the message can
be read from any direction. When printing on cables, this method is used.

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How to Print Messages

Figure 4-30: Select Print Message

You must select a message before you start the printing process.

How to Select a Message

The Menu screen displays the message that is ready for printing in a box
at the bottom of the screen. The name of the message is seen at the top of
the box and a preview of the message in the box.

Do the following tasks to select a message:

1 Open the Messages menu and select the Select Print Message option. The

Select Message to Print dialog box appears.

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2 Press the Up arrow key or the Down arrow key to highlight the required

message. The highlighted message is shown in the WYSIWYG part of the
display.

Note: You can enter the name of the message that you selected to print. The
selector bar automatically highlights the required message.

3 Press the Enter key to select the message for printing. The selected message

appears in the WYSIWYG of the display.

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How to Start the Printing

The default sequence is Clean Start.

Note: You can select the option of Quick Start to activate the inkjet. The service
technicians use this feature. Refer to the service manual for more information.

1 Press the F1 key to start the jet start sequence.

During the sequence, the jet running icon flashes on the display. The
sequence takes approximately one minute. When the sequence is completed,

the icon is turned on continuously.

2 To start the printing process, the following operations are required:

• The print must be enabled (access Print > Print Enable). The Print
Control menu appears. Select Enable (Quick Key: ALT+F1).

• The product sensor must send a trigger signal.

• It may be necessary to adjust message parameters.

• The photocell level may need to be changed (access Configure > Photocell
Levels).

Note: When the print is enabled, the green LED on the keypad is turned on
continuously.

Monitor the Printing

When the printer is in the operation, use the following to monitor the
status:

• The status icons on the display

• The LEDs on the keypad

•The stack light (optional)

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How to Stop the Printing

Disable the print to stop the printing (access Print > Print Enable). The Print
Control menu appears. Select Disable (Quick Key: ALT+F1).

You can use the Clean Stop or Quick Stop sequences to stop the jet along
with stopping the printing. The default sequence is Clean Stop. The Quick
Stop sequence is used by service technicians. Refer to the service manual
for more information.

Press the F1 key to start the jet stop sequence.

During this sequence, the jet stop icon flashes on the display. The

sequence requires one minute to complete. When the sequence is
complete, the icon is turned on continuously.

The printing automatically stops after the jet stop sequence is complete.

Note: Do not turn off the printer until the flushing cycle is complete.

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How to Install and Print Custom Fonts

This procedure shows you how to install custom font and print messages
using the custom font.

• Custom Font height must match with the height of the standard font
available in the printer. Following are the list of the available font
height.

-5-high

-7-high

-9-high

- 12-high

- 16-high

- 24-high

- 34-high

Note: Font heights 24-high and 34-high are not available in Videojet 1620
UHS 50 micron printer.

Note: Font height 34-high is not available in Videojet 1620 UHS 40 micron
printer.

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• Custom font file must be in *.abf2 format.

• The naming convention of the font must be in xxhigh_custom.abf2. xx
represents the height of the font (Ex: A 16-high custom font file must
be named as 16high_custom.abf2).

• Contact your local Videojet sale personnel for custom fonts SAR
request.

Installation

Do the following tasks to install a custom font:

1 Copy the custom font you wish to install to the root of a USB Flash Drive.
2 Insert the USB Flash Drive in the USB socket on the side of the printer.
3 Press CTRL + F4 key to list files on the USB Drive.
4 Select the font file to install.
5 Press the Enter key. The following message appears in the display screen to

confirm the update.

6 Press the Enter key. The following message appears in the display screen.

Note: User must wait for few seconds until the note appears to power cycle
the printer.

7 Power cycle the printer to apply the updates.

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Figure 4-31: Editor Attribute

Create and Print a Message

Do the following tasks to create and print a message using custom font:

1 Press the F3 key (while in the Editor Screen) for the Editor Attributes screen

to appear.

2 Select the Font type as Custom and press the Enter key.
3 Press the F1 key to select the custom font.

Note: Set the font height to match the custom font height.

4 Enter the message in the message editor.
5 Press Shift + F1 to save and exit.

Note: Select message to print, if the message is not loaded.

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Caution

Caution

Turn off the Printer

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Turn off the printer after the jet shutdown cycle
is complete. The failure to follow this caution can cause additional
maintenance.

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Do not start and stop the printer many times.
When you stop the printer, the printer uses the make-up fluid to flush the

system. If you start and stop the printer many times, the printer uses large
amount of make-up fluid. The increased use of make up fluid can cause a
Ink Core Level High error and low ink viscosity. To prevent this problem,
quick start and stop must be used.

Press the main power switch to turn off the printer.

Note: It is recommended to start the printer once in every three months. If the
printer is shutdown for more than three months, it is recommended to follow the
extended shutdown routine. Refer to “How to Prepare for Long-term Shutdown
(Storage) or Transportation” on page 6-3 for the procedure.

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User Interface

Figure 5-1: Menu Screen

Introduction

This chapter describes how you can use the user interface (UI) to do the following
tasks:

• Create messages

• Edit messages

• Save messages

• Create user fields

The UI contains the following screen:

5

Menu Screen

When you login, the first screen that appears is Menu screen. The Menu screen
has a row of menus along the top of the screen. The menus give quick and easy
access to the different functions of the printer. You can see only five menus in the
screen (see Figure 5-1), press the Left arrow key or Right arrow key to access the
other menus.

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More Tag

More Tag

Figure 5-2: The More Tag

To Select the Menus and Items

T o select the menus, and the items in the menus, you can use either the arrow keys
or the short cut keys.

Arrow Keys

To select a menu:

To select an item
from a menu:

1. Press

2. Press the Enter

1. Press

2. Press the

the Left arrow key or Right arrow key until the

menu is highlighted.

key.

the Up arrow key or the Down arrow key until

the required item is highlighted.

Enter key.

Note: If there are many items on the menu to display on screen, the label More
appears next to the top or bottom of the menu. For example, refer to Figure 5-2.
This label indicates that more menu entries are available above, or below the
items that are displayed now. Press the Up arr ow key

or Down arr ow key to scr oll

through the items.

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Shortcut Keys

To access the different menus in the main menu, hold the Alt key, and press the
highlighted character. The menu and the shortcut key are shown in Table 5-1.

Menu Shortcut Key

Messages ALT+M
Editor ALT+E
User Fields ALT+U
Print ALT+P
Password ALT+W
System ALT+S
Configure ALT+C
Calibrate ALT+L
Data Logging ALT+D
Change Font Height F1*
Select User Field F2*
Modify Attributes F3*
Message Parameters F4*
Start Printing (or Stop

Print if the printer is in
the print mode)

New Message ALT+F2
Message Parameters ALT+F3

ALT+F1

Table 5-1: Shortcut Keys

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Menu Shortcut Key

Edit User Field ALT+F4
Quick Start (or Quick

Stop if the jet is in
operation)

Nozzle Flush CTRL+F2
Continuous Print CTRL+F3
Copy From USB CTRL+F4

CTRL+F1

Table 5-1: Shortcut Keys (Continued)

* - These shortcut keys appear only in Editor menu.

Note: The Alt key takes the priority over the Ctrl key if both the keys are held
together.

To Enter the Text, Numbers and Toggle Values

Text Use the keypad to enter the required text, or special characters.
Numerical

values

Use the keys 0 to 9, or press the Right arrow key to increase
the value or press the Left arrow key to decrease the value.

Toggle
values
(for
example,
on/off)

Press the Left arrow key or Right arrow key.

Esc Key

To exit from a menu without any change in the settings, press the Esc key.

Soft Keys

The four function keys (F1 to F4) are known as the soft keys. The UI assigns the
default functions to these keys in normal conditions. When you hold Alt or Ctrl
key, the UI assigns different functions to the function keys.

The functions that are available for different key combinations are shown in
Table 5-2.

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Key Function

If you hold the Alt key

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F1 Start Printing (or Stop Print if the printer is in the print mode)
F2 New Message
F3 Message Parameters
F4 Edit User Field

Table 5-2: Soft Keys

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Key Function

If you hold the Ctrl key

F1 Quick Start (or Quick Stop if the jet is in operation)
F2 Nozzle Flush
F3 Continuous Print
F4 Copy From USB

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Messages

Messages Menu Commands Function

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Select Print
Message

Message
Parameters

Default parameters Opens the Default Parameters menu. All the

Edit Message Opens the Select Message to Edit dialog box.

New Message Opens the New Message dialog box. The

Delete Message Opens the Select Message to Delete dialog

Opens the Select Message To Print dialog
box. Select a message to print or edit.

Opens the message parameters for the
selected message. All parameters can be
changed.

default parameters for new messages can be
changed.

The selected message is opened in an edit
screen. T o save the edited message, go to the
Editor menu

system prompts to enter the new message
name. The user can enter the new message in
the edit screen. To save the new message, go
to the Editor menu. The parameters for a new
message are set to the default values.

box. The selected message is deleted.

Note: You cannot delete the Test Message
and the message selected for printing (shown
in the WYSIWYG).

Copy Message Opens the Copy Message dialog box.

Enter message names in the From and To
fields.
If a message exists, and you try to copy the
content into that message, the following
message appears on the display:

“Already exists. Overwrite it?”

(answer with Y or N).

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Messages Menu Commands Function

Message Select
Source

Edit External Select
Table

Edit Barcode Scan
Select Table

Opens the Message Select Source dialog box,
with options Internal, External or Barcode
scan. For External option, you can select the
format Binary or BCD and use the inverted
function to invert (high to low) the data. For
Barcode Scan option, you can select the
source Barcode scan queue or Last received
barcode scan. Use the options to configure
how the inputs are read.

Opens the External Message Select menu.
Enter the names of the messages to be
available to the external source. The external
message names can be added, edited and
deleted. Press the F2 key to select message
names from a list of those available.

Opens the Barcode Scan Message Select
Table dialog box. The Barcode Scan Select
table works in conjunction with the External
Message Select table (refer “To Select the
Source for a Message” on page 5-26). The
user configures the External Message Select
table to map message names to an index
number in the range 00 to 99. The user
configures the Barcode Scan Select table to
map each index number to a sequence of
characters (numbers or letters) which may be
received from a connected barcode scanner.

Delete All
Messages

Export message to
USB

Deletes all internal messages.

You can transfer a single message and all the
resources it uses (if you want to take the
messages to another printer to print) from the
printer to an USB stick.

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Import message
from USB

You can transfer a single message and all the
resources it uses from the USB stick to the
printer.

Table 5-3: Messages Menu and Commands (Continued)

Editor

The commands in the Editor menu are shown only if the Message Editor is open.
If the Message Editor is closed, the only option shown in the Editor menu is "Only
used when in Editor".

Note: All Editor commands are available from level 1 and above.

Editor Menu Commands Function

Select Font Opens the Select Font menu. The selected font is

applied to the selected text in the message.

Note: Press F1 to change font height.

Table 5-4: Editor Menu and Commands

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Editor Menu Commands Function

Insert User Field Opens the Select user field menu. The contents of the

user field are copied into the message at print time.
Example: expiry date, shift code.

Note: Press F2 to select user field.

Modify Attributes Opens the Editor Attributes menu. One or more

attributes can be set. The set attributes are applied to
the selected text in the message. (Attributes are
properties that can be applied to individual
characters).

Note: Press F3 to modify attributes.

Copy Text Copies the selected text to the clipboard.
Paste Text Pastes the text from the clipboard at the cursor

position.

Set Keyboard
Type

Save Message Saves the message being edited and keeps the editor

Save and Exit Saves the message being edited and exits the editor

Clear Message Deletes the content in the message and keeps the

Abandon Exits the editor screen without saving any changes to

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Note: Press F4, to select Message Parameters.

Opens the Select keyboard Type menu. Select the
keyboard type to be used for the edit session.
Characters from more than one language alphabet
can be included in a message.

screen open.

screen.

editor screen open.

the message.

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User Fields

Note: All User Field commands are available from level 1 and above.

User Fields Menu Commands Function

Edit user field Opens the Select user field to edit menu. Options are all the existing user

fields.

• When you select a text field, an individual dialog box for the new user
field with the Text and Attribute options opens.

• When you select a counter field, a menu with options for the counter
parameters opens.

• When you select a logo field, the Edit logo screen opens.

New user field Adds a new user field to the selected message. Open s the New User Field

dialog box with Name and Description fields.

• When you select a Text description, the New Field dialog box with Text
and Attribute fields opens.

• When you select a Counter description, the New counter dialog box
with fields for the counter parameters opens.

• When you select a Logo description, the Edit logo screen opens.

• When you select a Remote description, the New Field dialog box with
Field ID and Default Value fields opens.

Delete user field Opens Delete User Field menu.
Reset Counter Opens the Select Counter to Reset menu.
Set Shifts Opens the shift menu where the duration of each shift can be defined.
Setup Timer Opens the Timer Setup dialog box wh ere yo u can define the format for the

timer. For example, you can set the following values for the timer:

• 2 or 4 digit timer

• Time interval

• Characters printed - alphabetical, numeric or alpha-numeric

Setup Encoded Hour Opens the Alpha Hour dialog box where you can define how each hour is

displayed (numeric or alphabetical).

Setup Encoded Day
of the Week

Opens the Day of the Week where you can define the offset unit, value and
set the values (numeric or alphabetical) for every day of the week.

Table 5-5: User fields Menu and Commands

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Print

Note: All Print Menu commands are available from level 2 and above.

Print Menu Commands Function

Print Enable Opens the Print Control menu. The Print option can be

toggled between Enable and Disable.

Manual Print Printing is triggered by an external device in normal

conditions (for example, photocell or internal timer).
Use manual print to print one copy of the selected
message when the print command is given. You can
use this feature to check the printer operation while not
connected. You must remove the photocell cover to use
the manual print.

Continuous Print The message is printed again and again without an

external trigger.
Opens the Continuous print dialog box.
You can toggle the Continuous mode between Off,

Distance Mode, SE Mode and Time Mode. SE mode
delay and Time mode delay can be individually adjusted

between 1 and 10000 pulses. For more information
refer “How to Use Continuous Print Option” on
page 4-19.

Line
Configuration

Table 5-6: Print Menu and Commands

Distance Mode uses a user defined distance interval to
set the gap between the start of each print.

SE mode uses external shaft encoder pulses to set the
gap between the start of each print.

The Time Mode uses internally generated pulses to set
the gap between the start of each print.

Line Configuration is a menu that holds all the shaft
encoder calibration setting. It also allows the user to set
up message units in inches, mm or strokes.

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Password

Password Menu Command Function

Enter Password Opens the Enter Password dialog box,

with the current password level. The user
has to enter a password to change to a
different password level.

Clear Password The password is cleared for the current

access level and access is returned to
password level 0.

Set Password for level 1 Opens the New Password dialog box. The

user has to enter a new password
for level 1.

Set Password for level 2 Opens the New Password dialog box. The

user has to enter a new password
for level 2.

Set Password Levels Opens the Change Password level menu.

Auto Logout If the user does not use the UI for several

Table 5-7: Password Menu and Commands

This has options for the Menu Screen and
each of the menus.
When an option is selected, a further
dialog box appears with options to change
the password level for each option
available in the menu. The password
levels can be set in the range 0 to 2 by the
user, wher e level 0 does not have
password protection. Functions with Level
3 access cannot have their password
levels changed.

minutes (no keyboard input), the printer
logs out the user and provides access
level 0.
This feature protects the printer from the
unauthorized access.

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System

System Menu Command Function

Alarms
Screen

Warnings
Screen

States Screen
Clean Start

Jet

Quick Start
Jet

Clean Stop
Jet

Quick Stop
Jet

Nozzle Flush The nozzle orifice is cleaned by the application

Refer to “System Menu” on page 4-8

The ink jet is started and Starting the jet is
displayed. A flush and bleed sequence is
performed to eliminate ink splashing and spray
before ink is fed to the nozzle.

The ink jet is started and the message Starting
the jet is displayed. Use Quick Start if the
machine has been off for less than half an hour.

The ink jet is stopped, the nozzle and related
ink core module pipes are cleaned.

This method starts without a flushing sequence,
and uses the ink supply to bleed air from the
nozzle.

of solvent and a suction action. The flush
continues for two minutes unless the F1 key is
pressed to stop it.

System Flush
Purge

Umbilical
Purge

Empty Ink
Core

Table 5-8: System Menu and Commands

The machine is started and the flush pump
operated. This function removes air from the
flush system during the commissioning or when
air has been introduced to the flush system
during a fault, etc. Press the Enter key and a
dialog box opens: “Are you sure YES-NO”.

When using Umbilical Purge, the umbilical feed
and return tubes must be disconnected from the
nozzle feed and return tubes. Loop the
umbilical feed and return tubes together and
cap the nozzle feed and return tubes. Opens
the Umbilical Purge dialog box. Select Enable
to start and Disable to stop the umbilical purge.

This function empties the ink from the ink core
module and puts the ink in a specially
programmed ink cartridge.

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System Menu Command Function

Fill Ink Core This function is used to fill an empty ink core

module by adding ink from the Ink cartridge.
Usually this function is used during
commissioning or ink core module replacement.

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Flush Ink
Core

Copy from
USB

Print Setup
Warnings
Enable

Gutter Fault
Shutdown
Enable

Table 5-8: System Menu and Commands (Continued)

Flushing of the ink core will take place. Flush
Ink core is performed if the printer is shipped
into another location or going for some storage.
Follow the screen prompts.

This function is used to copy files from a USB
stick that is plugged into the machine. It can be
used to update software/firmware, add new
rasters and fonts.

This function allows the warnings that appear
on the screen as icons to be disabled and
enabled.

Opens the Machine Control dialog box. You can
toggle the Gutter fault between Enable and
Disable.

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Configure

Configure Menu Commands Function

Clear Alarms and
Warnings

Set Time/Date Allows the Real Time Clock (R TC) in the printer to

Set Language Allows the language used for the display to be set.

Allows to clear the alarms and warnings that
appear on the UI.

be set to the local time and date. Opens the Set
time/date menu. The parameters that can be set
are: Day, Month, Year, Day number, Hour,
Minutes, Seconds.

Opens the Select prompt language menu with the
language options available (available languages
depend on the printer model).

Table 5-9: Configure Menu and Commands

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Set Editor Font
group

Used to set the editor font group that you require:

• Chinese Simplified

• Chinese Traditional

• Japanese

• International

Note: The display language and keyboard
language are independent.
For example, an operator in China has to print
Japanese characters, the display language must
be changed to Chinese S or Chinese T . To do this,
you must set the keyboard type under the Editor
Menu (“To Insert Foreign Language Characters”
on page 5-64).

You must set the Editor Font group to Japanese. A
power cycle (turn off the printer and turn on the
printer) is required.

Photocell Source Selects the photocell source to be used. Opens

the Print Control menu. Photocell source can be
toggled between External 1 and External 2. (NB
External 2 requires special software).

Photocell Levels To allow the use of both High and Low activating

photocells this command enables the photocell
trigger level to be set to high or low.

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Configure Menu Commands Function

Shaft Encoder Source-The different sources of the shaft encoder signal
are: Internal, External and Auto Encoder.

Auto Print on Jet You can enable the machine start printing when

the ink jet has started.

Note: A message must be available.

Auto Print on
Select

Serial Port
Configuration

Network Settings

Enables the machine to be set up so that it will
initiate printing as soon as a message has been
selected subject to the ink jet having started.

You can configure the serial port. Fo r mo r e
information refer “How to Configure the Serial
Port” on page 4-13.

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Configure Menu Commands Function

Barcode Setup Opens the Barcode Bar/S pa ce Ratios menu. Up to

four bar widths and four space widths can be set.

Backup System
Settings

Parameters set during the calibration process are
saved to memory, overwriting any previously
saved parameters.

Restore System
Settings

Full System
Backup

Previously saved parameters and settings are
read from memory, undoing any recent changes.

Backs up all programmable printer data, including
job and configuration information, to a USB stick.

Note: You can perform a full system backup after
you have set up the system.

Full System
Restore

Restores programmable (you can select from the
Restore Options menu) printer information,
including job and configuration information, from a
USB stick, although the printer prompts the user to
select which files to recover.

Note: For example, when a CSB has failed, you
can run a full system restore to recover the lost
settings.

System Update Updates messages, fonts, rasters on printer.

System update allows files to be added to the
printer without replacing existing files (.cadd file)

Note: You can perform a software upgrade to
upgrade only the required settings and selected
elements. The options are:

•All

•Fonts

• Application - software version

• Messages - move all the messages

• Settings - HV calibration, viscosity

•Rasters

Set Hejra Date Sets the date per the Arabic calendar.

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Configure Menu Commands Function

Select Alternative
Zero

Special Printing
Mode

Remove Raster Removes the raster file from the printer.

Protocol
Configuration

Opens the Select alternative zero dialogue box.
Alternative zero symbol can be set to one of
several available zero characters.

Selects DIN printing and traversing printing.

The WSI setup options are available in this menu.

Barcode Scan
Setup

Opens the Barcode Scan Setup dialog box.

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Calibrate

Calibrate Commands Function

Diagnostics Screens
One, Two and Three

Valves Screen Shows the status of the valves.

PEC Screen Shows the status of the photoelectric cell.

Refer “Calibrate Menu” on page 4-9, for
information on Diagnostics Screens
One, Two and Three.

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Calibrate Commands Function

View Ink Smart Chip
Data

View Make-up Smart
Chip Data

Allows the user to view information about the Ink
used.

Allows the user to view information about the
Make-up used.

View Ink Core Smart
Chip Data

EHT On Allows the user to enable or disable the EHT.

Calibrate EHT Allows the user to calibrate EHT. User should

Allows the user to view information about the Ink
Core.

follow on-screen commands to calibrate EHT.
EHT calibration is done during installation and
should only be carried out when directed.

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Calibrate Commands Function

Set EHT Voltage Allows the user to set EHT voltage. This

parameter is setup during installation and need
not be adjusted.

Set Modulation Allows the user to set modulation. This

parameter is setup during installation and need
not be adjusted.

Hardware Self-test Allows the user to perform hardware self-test.

Print Head Elevation Allows the user to set the printhead elevation at

the correct value (in centimeters). If the
printhead is below the cabinet - enter a negative
number. This parameter is setup during
installation and need not be adjusted unless
installation has changed.

Input Line Polarity
Control

Allows the user to select the signal polarity for
each input. This parameter is setup during
installation and need not be adjusted.

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Figure 5-3: Messages Menu

Figure 5-4: New Message Dialog Box

Manage Messages

To Create a Message

Do the following tasks to create a message:

1 Press Alt+M to open the Messages menu.

Note: You can use quick keys Alt+F2 to open the messages menu in the menu
screen.

2 Select New Message. The New Message dialog box appears (see Figure 5-4).
3 Enter a name for the message.

Note: The message name can contain a maximum of 31 alphanumeric
characters which includes the spaces.

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Figure 5-5: Create New Message

Entered T ext is
seen here

Present Font
Size

Figure 5-6: Select Message to Edit Dialog Box

4 Press the Enter key. The Message Editor screen appears (see Figure 5-5 on

page 5-25).
Select Alt+E to enter the message editor which will allow you to set the

height of the font, insert user fields and setup the message attributes.
Enter the message contents using the keypad.

To Edit a Message

Do the following tasks to edit the messages:

1 Press the Alt+M keys. The Messages menu appears.
2 From the Messages menu, select Edit Message. The Select Message To Edit

menu appears.

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Figure 5-7: Message Select Source Dialog Box

3 Select the message that you require to edit. The Message Editor screen

appears.
The function keys are assigned as follows in the Message Editor screen:

Select font height

Note: Videojet 1620 printer has 5, 7, 9, 12,16, 24 and 34-high fonts.

Note: Videojet 1620 UHS printer has 5, 7, 9, 12 and 1 6-h igh fonts.

Note: The font heights available are independent of language.

Insert a user field

Change the attributes

Set the message parameters

+ Save the changes and exit the Message Editor

Note: Other functions are available under Editor Menu (Alt+E).

To Select the Source for a Message

You can set and select the stored messages in the machine by an internal source or
an external parallel message selection source.

1 Press the Alt+M keys. The Messages menu appears.
2 Select Message Select Source. The Message Select Source dialog box

appears.

3 Use the arrow keys to select the required source - Internal, External or

Barcode Scan.

4 Select the format for the message - Binary or BCD for External source.
5 Use the arrow keys to Invert the message data for External source.

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Figure 5-8: External Message Select Dialog Box

Figure 5-9: Copy Message Dialog Box

6 Select the source - Barcode scan queue or Last received barcode scan for

Barcode Scan.

7 Press the Enter key to set the source and return to the Message Editor screen.
8 Select the Messages menu again.
9 Select Edit External Select Table. The External Message Select dialog box

appears.

10 Enter the names into the table locations for the parallel bit values from the

external data selection source.

11 Press the F2 key to select the message names from a list of those available.
12 When you assign all the messages that must be available to the external

source, press the Enter key to return to the Message Editor screen. Else, press
the Esc key to return to the Message Editor screen without any changes.

To Copy and Paste a Message

If only minor changes are required to an existing message to create a new
message, use the Copy Message option.

1 Press the Alt+M keys. The Messages menu appears.
2 Select

Copy Message. The Copy Message dialog box appears.

3 Enter the name of the source message in the From box.
4 Enter the name of the new message in the To box.
5 Press the Enter key to copy the message and return to the Menu screen.

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To Enter Multiple Lines in a Message

Note: The printer automatically selects the best configuration from the message
that you entered.

You can enter the messages that have a maximum height of 34 dots (1620 printer)
and 16 dots (1620 UHS printer). You can enter multiple lines of text until all lines
fit within the allowed height of the message.

Use the Up and Down arrow keys to move the cursor to the line where you enter
the text.

To Set the Message and Default Parameters

The message parameters define the visual features and position (product delay) of
the message.

The different parameters that are available (Messages > Default Parameters) are
shown in Table 5-11, and Figure 5-10 on page 5-30.

Parameter Range Description

Width Refer to Message

width and
Positioning
Addendum

Character
Height

Character
Gap

Product
Delay

Reverse On/Off Reversed (back to front) character printing.
Invert On/Off Inverted (upside down) character printing.
Raster

Repeat

1 to 10 Sets the character height at 1 (minimum print height) to

0 to 9 Sets the character gap between 0 (equivalent to a single

Refer to Message
width and
Positioning
Addendum

1 to 10 Sets the count for the same raster/ stroke is to be

Controls the final message width. The maximum speed
of the print puts a limit to the minimum width. Set the
width to 1 and print at the maximum rate that yo u can get
for the selected number of “printed drops”.

10 (maximum print height).

vertical line of dots) to 9 rasters/ strokes (equivalent to
10 vertical lines of dots). Because of character
formation, setting 0 gives a character gap of 1 raster.

Sets the product delay (the time between the start of
product (trigger point) and the print start position).

printed.This allows characters to be emboldened.

Raster
Substitution

- When selected ON the printer automatically selects the
appropriate raster for the line running spee d.

Table 5-11: Default Message Parameters

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Select Raster For 1620

3 x 7
3 x 9
5-high
7-high
9-high
2x5 dedicated
12 high
2x7 dedicated
16 high
2x9 dedicated
20-high
24-high
3x9 dedicated
25-high
26-high
3x9 dedicated
34-high

For 1620 UHS
5-high
7-high
2x5 dedicated
2x7 dedicated
16 high
2x9 dedicated
3x5 dedicated
3x7 dedicated
12-high (40 micron)
24-high (40 micron)

Lists the file name of the selected raster.

Table 5-11: Default Message Parameters (Continued)

To Set Default Parameters

The default values for the parameters are set during the installation, but you can
change the values any time.

Do the following tasks to set the default parameters:

1 Press the Alt+M keys. The Messages menu appears.
2 Select the Default Parameters (Figure 5-10) to edit the values.

Note: The default parameters are applied only to the new messages. The
existing messages do not change.

3 Select the parameter that you require to edit, and enter the required value.

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Figure 5-10: Default Parameters Dialog Box

Linear Units Mode Divide/Stroke Mode

Figure 5-11: Message Parameters Dialog Box

4 When all parameter values are set, press the Enter key to return to the

Message Editor screen.

To Set Message Parameters

When you create and edit a message, you can change the values for the
parameters.

Do the following task to set the Message Parameters:

1 Press the Alt+M keys or the F4 key (only in Editor menu) to open the

Messages menu.

2 Under the Messages menu, select the Message Parameters (Figure 5-11 on

page 5-30) to edit the values.

Note: The changes made to the values under the message parameters is
applicable only to current messages and not applied to the new messages.

3 Select each parameter that you require to edit, and enter the required value.

After all the parameter values are set, press the Enter key to return to the
Message Editor screen.

Note: The values that you set depend on the mode (linear or divider/stroke)
selected.

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To Clear a Message

Caution

Figure 5-12: Clear Message

RISK OF DAT A LOSS. The Clear Message option, when selected, does not
ask for confirmation to clear the message and also, you cannot recover the
messages that are cleared.

Do the following tasks to clear all the contents of the message that is edited:

1 Follow from Step 1 to Step 3 under the section “To Edit a Message” on

page 5-25 to open the Message Editor screen.

2 Press the keys Alt+E to open the Editor menu.
3 Select Clear Message from the Editor menu. The message is removed.

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Figure 5-13: Save Message

Figure 5-14: Save and Exit Option

To Save a Message

Do the following tasks to save a message:

1 Follow from Step 1 to Step 3 under the section “To Edit a Message” on

page 5-25 to open the Message Editor screen.

2 Press the keys Alt+E to open the Editor menu.
3 Select the option Save Message to save the message and also continue to edit

the message.

To Save a Message and Exit

Use either of the two methods to save the message and exit from the Message
Editor screen:

• Select Save and Exit from the Editor menu (see Figure 5-14).

• Press the keys Shift + F1.

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