VIDEOJET 2300 Series, 2340, 2351, 2361 Operator's Manual

Videojet 2300

Series

Operator Manual

P/N 463000-01

Revision: AA, February 2017

Copyright February 2017, 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. CLARiTY

®

, CLARiSOFT® and CLARiNET® are

registered trademarks.

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 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.

PERSONAL INJURY. Changes or modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide responsible protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference. In such cases, the users will be required to
correct the interference at their own expense.

Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with
Class A FCC limits.

The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission helpful: How to Identify and Resolve
Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402,
Stock No. 004-00-00345-4.

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

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.

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This equipment has been tested and certified for compliance with
Canadian regulations regarding safety.

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 équipment est certifié CSA.

For Customers in the European Union

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

EC EMC Directive 2014/30/EU

Essential health and safety requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
EN 61000-6-4 Generic Emissions Standard for Heavy Industrial

Environments

EN 61000-6-2 Generic standards - Immunity for industrial

environments
EN 61000-3-2 Harmonic Current Fluctuations
EN 61000-3-3 Volt age Fluctuation and Flicker

EC Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU

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

EN 62368-1 (IEC 62368-1)
Safety requirements for audio/video, information and communication technology

equipment.

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Support and Training

Contact Information

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

The TotalSource program is designed to protect your
investment in Videojet printers and deliver the lowest
total cost of ownership to your operations.

In addition to offering special pricing on Videojet high
quality consumables and parts, TotalSource also
provides comprehensive services and training at
attractive discounts - all designed to help you keep your lines up and
running.

• A complete array of customer services and offerings tailored to meet
your operational needs

• A program designed to maximize your equipment uptime, allowing
you to focus on your most important mission - your company’s
productivity

• A product and service program to support and deliver your ultimate
purchase: a high quality, reliable printed code on your finished
product.

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Customer Training

If you wish to perform your own service and maintenance on the printer,
Videojet Technologies Inc. highly recommends you, to 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 their local
Videojet distributor for more information.

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Table of Contents

Compliance Information

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

For Customers in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

Pour la Clientèle du Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

For Customers in the European Union. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Service Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Support and Training

Customer Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Chapter 1 — Introduction

About Videojet 2300 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Print Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Main Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

Chapter 2 — Safety

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

Safety Conventions Used in the Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Warning Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Caution Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Equipment Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Placement of the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Ink Safety Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Safety Warnings for 2300 series Printers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Grounding and Bonding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Electrical Power/Air Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Other Important Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9

Medical Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9

Emergencies Involving Printer Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9

Chapter 3 — CLARiTY Operator Interface

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Home Screen of CLARiTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Screen Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Data Entry Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

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Chapter 4 — Equipment Operation

Turn on the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–2

Set the Air Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

Start the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–5

Printer LED Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–6

Add Ink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–7

Review the Ink Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–7

Insert a New Ink Canister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8

Capacity of the Ink Canisters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–12

How to Get High Quality Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–14

Clean the Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–16

Button 'A' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–17

Button 'B' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–17

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–19

Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–19

Service Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–24

Chapter 5 — Software Operations

Select a Job for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–2

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2

Variable Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–5

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

How to Change Variable Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–6

Information about Current Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–9

Enable or Disable the Print (On-Line/Off-Line) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–10

Print Position Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–11

Self Cleaning Frequency of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–13

Warnings and Fault Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–14

Set the Correct Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–18

Select the Correct Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–20

Appendix A — Schematic Diagrams and Dimension Drawing

Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2

Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2

Videojet 2340 Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2

Videojet 2351 Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3

Videojet 2361 Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–4

Master/Slave Junction Box I/O Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–5

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Introduction

About Videojet 2300 Series

The Videojet 2340, 2351, and 2361 printers are auto purging ink jet
printers. The design of the printer enables the printer to print high
resolution text, barcodes and graphics. These printers are easy to use and
cost effective.

The 2300 Series printers use the CLARiTY operator interface as a standard.
The interface is a part of the printer (that is you do not require to connect
the printers to an external Personal Computer (PC) for normal operation).
The buttons in the interface provide easy navigation to the operator. The
Slave units do not have the interface.

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Print Area

An external PC is required only to configure the printer and download the
messages into the printer.

The auto-purging printhead makes sure that there is a consistent and high
quality code during the production period. This printhead does not use
more than the required amount of ink. The ink is supplied through non
pressurised, ink canisters that are installed in the canister chute which
make the printers easy to use and clean.

The print area for the 2300 Series printers is shown in Table 1-1.

Printer Type Print Area

Videojet 2340 17mm X 2000mm
Videojet 2351 50mm X 2000mm
Videojet 2361 70mm X 2000mm

Table 1-1: Print Area

Note: The Videojet 2300 series printers are referred to as ‘printer’ in this
document.

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Figure 1-1: Printer Parts - Videojet 2340

1. USB Port

2. I/O, Ethernet and Communications
Connectors

3. Air Valve Connector

4. External Sensor Bulkhead Connector

5. Main Power Inlet

6. Power Switch

7. Ink Canister

8. Printer Status LED

9. CLARiTY Operator Interface

Main Parts

The following figures shows the printer with the main components and
connections highlighted.

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8

7

6

1

2

3

2

4

5

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Figure 1-2: Printer Parts - Videojet 2351 and 2361

1. USB Port

2. I/O, Ethernet and Communications
Connectors

3. Air Valve Connector

4. External Sensor Bulkhead Connector

5. Main Power Inlets and Switch

6. Ink Canister

7. Printer Status LED

8. CLARiTY Operator Interface

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Figure 1-3: Printhead - Videojet 2340

1. Internal Product Sensor

2. Printhead

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2

3

1. Internal Product Sensor

2. Printhead

3. Debris Collection Pad

Figure 1-4: Printhead - Videojet 2351 and 2361

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Caution

Warning

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This chapter contains the following topics:

• Introduction

• Safety Conventions Used in the Manual

• Equipment Safety Guidelines

• Placement of the Printer

• Ink Safety Guidelines

• Safety Warnings for 2300 series Printers

• Other Important Guidelines

• Medical Emergencies

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Read this chapter thoroughly before
attempting to install, operate, service, or maintain this equipment.

PERSONAL INJURY. The intended use of this printer is to print
information directly onto a product. Follow the installation and
operating instructions at all times. Only trained personnel should
carry out maintenance or repair. Use of this equipment for any other
purposes may lead to serious personal injury.

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Warning

Introduction

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. Therefore, we employ strict quality control
techniques to eliminate the potential for defects and hazards in our
products.

The safety guidelines provided in this chapter are intended to educate the
operator on all safety issues so that the operator can operate the printer
safely.

Safety Conventions Used in the Manual

Specific safety information is listed throughout this manual in the form of
Warning and Caution statements. Pay close attention to these statements
as they contain important information that help in avoiding potential
hazards to yourself or to the equipment.

Warning Statements

• Warning statements are used to indicate hazards or unsafe practices
that may result in personal injury or death

• They have a triangular symbol with an exclamation mark to the
immediate left of the text

• They are always preceded by the word “Warning”

• They are always found before the step or information referring to the
hazard

For example:

PERSONAL INJURY. The next step, “Cleaning the Printhead,” must
be performed by service or maintenance personnel. Qualified
personnel have successfully completed the training courses, have
sufficient experience with the printer, and are aware of the potential
hazards to which they are exposed.

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Caution Statements

Caution

Warning

Warning

• Caution statements are used to indicate hazards or unsafe practices
that can result in equipment or property damage

• They have a triangular symbol with an exclamation mark to the
immediate left of the text

• They are always preceded by the word “Caution”

• They are always found before the step or information referring to the
hazard

Example:

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Never turn off the printer by switching the
AC power switch to the Off (O) position. Before pressing the Off key,
allow the printer to complete the three and a half minute shutdown
sequence. Failure in following this procedure prevents the printer
from drawing the ink in the ink return line, back into the reservoir.
This may cause the ink to dry in the ink return line, resulting in
problems when you turn the printer on again.

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Equipment Safety Guidelines

This section contains important safety guidelines pertaining to the
operation and handling of the printer and associated equipment.

PERSONAL INJURY. While performing maintenance or repair
work, disconnect the mains supply unless it is absolutely necessary
to leave the supply on while carrying out adjustments.

PERSONAL INJURY. All electrical wiring and connections must
comply with applicable local codes. Consult the appropriate
regulatory agency for further information.

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Warning

Warning

Warning

PERSONAL INJURY. Do not, under any circumstances, remove or
obstruct any warning, caution, or instruction labels present on the
printer.

Placement of the Printer

PERSONAL INJURY. Do not place the printer in a hazardous
location. Hazardous locations might create an explosion, leading to
personal injury.

Hazardous locations, as defined in the United States, are those areas that
may contain hazardous materials in a quantity sufficient to create an
explosion. These are defined in Article 500 of the National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA 70–1993.

Outside the United States, you must ensure compliance with all local
regulations regarding equipment placement in potentially hazardous
locations.

Ink Safety Guidelines

This section provides important safety guidelines pertaining to the use
and handling of inks. Read the appropriate MSDS for more information.

PERSONAL INJURY. Always observe the following safety
guidelines when using or handling inks.
For continued protection against possible fire hazard, use only
Videojet supplies with a flash point no lower than -22 °C (-8 °F) and
boiling point no lower than 56 °C (133 °F).

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Warning

Warning

Warning

Warning

Warning

PERSONAL INJURY. The printer ink is volatile and flammable.
They must be stored and handled according to local regulations.
Work only in areas with good ventilation.

PERSONAL INJURY. 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 the printer ink. Dispose all such items in accordance
with the local regulations.

Only full bottles are recommended for use when replenishing ink;
partially filled bottles must be disposed in accordance with the local
regulations.

PERSONAL INJURY. Do not smoke when you are near the printer
or printhead. If the printer exhaust fumes are subjected to an ignition
source, it may result in an explosion or fire.

PERSONAL INJURY. Wear safety glasses with side shields (or
equivalent eye protection) when handling ink. If it splashes on your
eyes, flush your eyes with water for 15 minutes and consult a

physician immediately.

PERSONAL INJURY. Wear butyl rubber gloves when handling ink.
Avoid contact with skin and mucous membranes (nasal passage,
throat). Upon contact with skin, remove any contaminated clothing
and wash the area with soap and water. Consult a physician if
irritation persists.

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Warning

Warning

PERSONAL INJURY. Do not pour ink into sinks, sewers, or drains.
Waste disposal must comply with local regulations. Contact the
appropriate regulatory agency for further information.

PERSONAL INJURY. Read and understand the Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS) before using ink. An MSDS exists for each type of ink.
The appropriate sheet or sheets are supplied along with the shipped
product.

Ensure that you retain all MSDSs for future reference in case you
need to consult a physician regarding an ink-related accident.
Additional copies of MSDSs are available upon request, and can be
obtained by contacting the Videojet Customer Service Department at
800–843–3610. Outside the U.S., customers should contact a
subsidiary Videojet office or their local Videojet distributor.

PERSONAL INJURY. Certain inks are flammable and must be stored
appropriately. Storage must comply with local regulations. Contact
the appropriate regulatory agency for further information. The label
on the bottle or the MSDS indicates if a particular fluid is flammable
or not.

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Warning

Warning

Warning

Warning

Safety Warnings for 2300 series Printers

Grounding and Bonding

PERSONAL INJURY. Always prevent static discharge from
occurring. Use proper Grounding and Bonding methods.

PERSONAL INJURY. Always bond conductive equipment together
with approved cables to maintain them at the same potential and
minimize static discharge.

Electrical Power/Air Supply

PERSONAL INJURY. Before opening or removing any printer
covers, ensure that the mains power is disconnected and compressed
air supplies are switched off.

PERSONAL INJURY. This equipment must be installed with a
locally positioned mains supply isolation device. This can be either a
plug and socket or a switch disconnector or circuit breaker in
accordance with IEC 60947-3 or IEC 60947-2.

PERSONAL INJURY. Always isolate equipment from the mains and
remove mains power connector to the printer before attempting any
maintenance or repair on any part of the product.

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Warning

Warning

Warning

PERSONAL INJURY. Before connecting compressed air supply to
Videojet 2340, 2351 and 2361, ensure that the air regulator is
switched OFF.

PERSONAL INJURY. Ensure that any cables from the printer are
secured to avoid chance of movement into walkways and becoming
a trip hazard.

PERSONAL INJURY. There will be sections of the Videojet 2340,
2351 and 2361 control board that will be permanently powered via
the on-board lithium battery - therefore it is essential that the board
should never be placed onto nor stored in or on any conductive
surface (including conductive, plastic bags etc.) as this would flatten
the battery and/or potentially result in battery overheating. The
battery cannot be replaced by the customer.

PERSONAL INJURY. Ensure that all external energy sources are
isolated from the printer before opening the outer casing. This
includes the mains power cable and I/O cable assembly (if used).

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Other Important Guidelines

Warning

Warning

Warning

Warning

PERSONAL INJURY. Do not point the printhead directly and in
close proximity to the eyes, unless the printer is switched off and
isolated from the mains and compressed air supplies.

PERSONAL INJURY. Read any warning or hazard information
supplied with any ink or consumable products. When using any
chemicals, always wear protective gloves and only use in well­ventilated areas.

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PERSONAL INJURY. The Videojet 2340, 2351 and 2361 printer is
supplied with warning symbols for power supply and compressed
air. If any part of these symbols become damaged, worn or removed
they must be immediately replaced.

Medical Emergencies

This section provides important medical information in case of an
accident.

In the event of a medical emergency, contact a physician
immediately.

Emergencies Involving Printer Fluids

If the incident involves an ink, carry the bottle and/or MSDS with you to
the physician’s office. These items contain important information that the
physician may require, to provide the precise medical treatment.

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CLARiTY Operator Interface

This chapter contains the following topics:

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• Introduction

• Home Screen of CLARiTY

• Screen Description

• Data Entry Pad

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Figure 3-1: Home Screen of CLARiTY

Introduction

The CLARiTY operator interface is a touch screen system. The buttons in
the interface help the operator to navigate through the software easily.

Normally most areas of the interface are active. The operator can touch the
active areas to select the required feature. The interface also contains the
icons that are like buttons on the normal control panel (for example,

).

Home Screen of CLARiTY

The Home screen of the CLARiTY is shown in Figure 3-1.

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Screen Description

Figure 3-2: Shortcut Buttons

Status Window

Tools Button
Back Button

Scroll Bar

Down Button

Navigation Bar

Home Button

Control

Buttons

Up Button

Print Button

Buttons

The screen has buttons that help you navigate to the key pages of the
interface. You can reach any key page from the current page with these
buttons (refer to Figure 3-2 and Table 3-1).

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Icon Description

Home Takes you to the Home screen
Status

Window
Tools Takes you to the Setup and Diagnostics Tools screen
Scroll Bar Allows to navigate up and down the screen selected. Th is icon

Control

Takes you to the Fault and Warning scree ns

is useful to find a Job in the Videojet 2340, 2351 and 2361
database.

Refer to “Control Buttons” on page 3-4.

buttons

Job Use to load the next image (job) for printing and to enter any

variable data

Table 3-1: Shortcut Buttons

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Figure 3-3: Control Frame Buttons

Stop

Run

Start-up/Shut Down

Figure 3-4: Performance and Consumables Status

Consumables

Production Performance

Active Area

Icon Description

Navigation
Bar

Indicates the location of your current screen in the menu tree
The current screen allows you to do the following tasks:

• Touch the Back icon to return one level up

• Touch any level displayed on the Navigation Bar to take
you to that level

Table 3-1: Shortcut Buttons

Control Buttons

You can use the control buttons to get control on the printer immediately
(refer to Figure 3-3).

Active Areas

The Production Performance and Consumables areas in Figure 3-4 take you to
the screens that have more information and statistics.

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Data Entry Pad

Figure 3-5: Data Entry Pad

An alphanumeric, mobile phone style data entry pad is provided to the
operator to enter the data in the CLARiTY interface.

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The different keys in the data entry pad are shown in Table 3-2.

Key Characters (in turn)

1.,?/:!-&;+#()'"_@$¢£€¥%<>¿¡§=¤

ABC2abcДАБВГЕЖЗдабвгежз¢

DEF3defИЙЛКийлк€

GHI4ghiОМНомн

JKL5jkl£

MNO6mnoЦФТУШСцфтушс

Table 3-2: Data Entry Pad Map - English (Default)

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Key Characters (in turn)

PQRS7pqrs$ß\

TUV8tuvЬЩЫЪьщыъ

WXYZ9wxyz

Cursor left

0*

Cursor right

Backspace/Clear

Space

Table 3-2: Data Entry Pad Map - English (Default) (Continued)

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Equipment Operation

This chapter describes the procedures to do the following tasks:

• Turn on the Printer

• Set the Air Pressure

• Start the Printer

• Printer LED Functions

• Add Ink

• How to Get High Quality Print

4

• Clean the Printhead

• Maintenance

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Figure 4-1: Power Switch - Videojet 2340

Figure 4-2: Power Switch - Videojet 2351 and 2361

Turn on the Printer

Press the power switch on the rear of the unit to turn on the printer (refer
to Figure 4-1 and Figure 4-2).

Power Switch

Power Switch

The sequence of steps that occur after you turn on the printer are as
follows:

1 During the startup sequence, the printer performs a number of self-

diagnostic checks. These checks take approximately 90 seconds to
complete.

2 During the self-diagnostic checks, the CLARiTY interface screen

shows the first set of diagnostic data. Ignore this data.

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Figure 4-3: Home Screen

Stop(red)

Run(green)

Shutdown

Shutdown Status

3 When the self-diagnostic checks are complete, the CLARiTY Home

screen appears (refer to

Figure 4-3).

4 The status window of the Home screen shows the SHUTDOWN

status.

5 During the SHUTDOWN status, the Stop (red) and Run (green)

buttons (

Figure 4-3) are disabled (in grey color).

Note: If the print sensor is activated accidentally, the printer will not operate
because all the sensor and encoder input are ignored during the shutdown
status.

Note: During the shutdown status, make sure that the production line and
printer are prepared and ready for start-up.

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Figure 4-4: Air Regulator for Videojet 2340, 2351 and 2361

Control Knob

Set the Air Pressure

The printer comes with an air regulator. During the installation of the
printer, the air regulator must be installed near the printer.

The air pressure must be set according to the printer type. Follow the
recommended values. Failure to follow this caution can decrease the
efficiency of the printer.

The air pressure requirement for the 2300 series is shown in the Table 4-1.

Printer Type Air Pressure

Videojet 2340 2.5 Bar
Videojet 2351 4.5 Bar
Videojet 2361 4.5 Bar

Table 4-1: Air Pressures

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Start the Printer

Figure 4-5: Home Screen - Offline

Startup/Shutdown

Offline Status

Touch the Start-Up/Shutdown icon to start the printer.

The events that occur after you touch the Start-Up/Shutdown icon are as
follows:

•The Offline status appears in the status window of the CLARiTY
Home screen (refer to

• The printer runs through a self-cleaning cycle to ensure that it is ready
for printing.

•The Stop and Run buttons become active (Figure 4-5).

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Figure 4-5).

• If a fault or a warning condition exists, a fault or warning message
appears in the status window instead of the Offline status. You must
clear the fault or warning message before you continue the process of
printing.

Refer to “Warnings and Fault Messages” on page 5-14 for more
information on Fault and Warning messages.

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Figure 4-6: Printer LED

Printer Status LED

Printer LED Functions

The printer has a tri-colored LED below the CLARiTY interface that
indicates the status of the printer (Figure 4-6).

The LED states and their functions are shown in Table 4-2.

LED States Function

Green (constant) On-line, ready to print
Green (flashing) On-line and printing (LED flashes

for every print)
Orange (Flashing) CLARiTY update in progress
Red (constant) Off-line
Red (flashing) Fault condition

Table 4-2: LED Status and their Functions

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Add Ink

Figure 4-7: Consumables Area

Consumables Area

Ink Status

Review the Ink Status

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This section describes the following topics:

• How to review the status of the ink

• Correct time to insert a new ink canister

• The number of prints possible with the available ink

The Consumables area of the Home screen displays a percentage value of
ink that is left in the ink canister of the printer. For example refer to
Figure 4-7 on page 4-7.

A description of the colors that appear in the status bar is as follows:

Color Description

Blue The reservoir is full and replacement ink canister is not required
Yellow Enough ink is available for printing but you can add a new ink

canister. If a new ink canister is not added, the printer operates
until the printhead ink reservoir reaches a critically low level.

Red The ink canister is empty. A new ink canister must be added

and the ink empty fault must be cleared.

Table 4-3: Colors in the Consumables Status Area

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Figure 4-8: Consumables Screen

Add Ink Icon

Insert a New Ink Canister

The ink must be added when the ink low level warning appears on the
CLARiTY screen. The ink status bar must show less than 5% (Figure 4-7).
The ink status shown on the status bar makes sure that the present ink
canister is replaced after the present canister becomes empty.

When the consumables meter status is red before a new canister is fitted,
the printer will go through a longer filling cycle before the printing
continues.

Do the following tasks to replace an empty ink canister with a new
canister:

1 Touch the Consumables area on the Home

page 4-7). The Consumabl

es screen appears (Figure 4-8).

screen (Figure 4-7 on

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2 Touch the Add Ink icon (Figure 4-8). The Add Ink screen appears

(Figure 4-9 on page 4-9).

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Figure 4-9: Add Ink Screen

Figure 4-10: Canister Code

Ink Canister Code

3 On system prompt, unscrew and remove the empty ink canister.

4 Enter the unique ink canister code found on the label of every ink

canister (

Figure 4-10) and touch the OK icon.

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Caution

Figure 4-11: Invalid Ink Code Messages

If you enter a wrong ink canister code, an error message appears
(

Figure 4-11). Enter the correct ink canister code.

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. The use of incompatible ink can seriously
damage the printer and such damage will not be covered under
warranty.

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Figure 4-12: Removal of Empty Ink Canister

Canister Chute

Figure 4-13: Direction of Insertion

5 After the CLARiTY validates the new ink canister code, you can fit the

new canister. To fit the new canister do the following tasks:

a. Remove the protective cover from the new ink canister.

b. Align the new canister into the canister chute and turn to your right

(

Figure 4-13).

c. Insert and set the new canister inside the chute carefully. Do not

overtighten.

Note: When you must refit a half full ink canister, the ink canister code must
be entered again.

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Figure 4-14: Consumables Area - Running

Consumables Area

Running Status

Capacity of the Ink Canisters

Do the following tasks to check the amount of ink that is available in the
current ink canister:

1 Touch the Consumables area on the Home screen during the printer

Running status (

number of prints (Figure 4-15 on page 4-13) appears.

This screen displays Prints Per Ink Canister and Prints Left in Canister.

The Prints Per Ink Canister gives the number of prints from a full ink
canister and Prints Left in Canister gives the number of prints left from
the current canister.

Figure 4-14). The Consumables screen that displays the

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Figure 4-15: Number of Prints

Prints from a full

Prints Left from the
Current Canister

Ink Canister

Figure 4-16: Estimated Time Display

Estimated Canister

Estimated Time Left
for Present Ink Canister.

Empty Time

Up Icon

Down Icon

2 When a new job is selected, the number of prints is calculated again

and displayed on the screen. This number of prints depends on the
amount of ink the new image requires.

3 Use the Up and Down buttons to see the Estimated Empty Time and

Estimated Time Remaining for the current ink canister (

Figure 4-16).

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How to Get High Quality Print

To get high quality print, make sure to move the products past the
printhead in a consistent method. For correct conveyor movement, refer to
the following guidelines:

• A high grip and flat belt conveyor with pack guidance is
recommended.

• Make sure that there is enough space between the products to get
correct print signals. This action prevents the products from not being
printed.

• Gravity roller conveyors are not recommended. The box speed and
spacing can change according to the product speed and weight.

• Powered roller conveyors can decrease the print quality. This type of
roller is not recommended for barcodes or high resolution graphic
applications.

• If barcodes are required in the image, then an encoder must measure
accurately the speed of the product. This accuracy in the speed
measurement leads to best print performance.

The maximum and minimum conveyor speeds for 2300 series are shown
in Table 4-4.

Printer Type Minimum Spee d Maximum Speed at

100% Resolution

Videojet 2340 10 mm/second

(0.6 m/min)

Videojet 2351

Videojet 2361

10 mm/second
(0.6 m/min)

10 mm/second
(0.6 m/min)

550 mm/second
(33 m/min)

550 mm/second
(33 m/min)

550 mm/second
(33 m/min)

Table 4-4: Conveyor Speeds

The most common causes for low quality of print are described below:

• Incorrect movement of the product past the printhead (for example
the use of gravity conveyors, roller conveyors)

• Dust or dirt blocking or deflecting jets

• Slippage of the product on the conveyor

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Box Distance < 2mm

Figure 4-17: Box Distance

• The distance between the face of the printhead and the printed surface
is not consistent. This difference is caused normally because of the
following reasons:

- The product guidance (product handling) does not maintain a

consistent gap.

- The product is distorted (for example, bent cardboard box).

Note: To get high quality prints, the distance between the printhead and the
product must not be greater than 2mm (

Figure 4-17). Use the pack guidance

on the conveying equipment to maintain this distance.

Note: The rub plate on the front side of the printer helps to protect the
printhead from any potential damage and to maintain the jetting distance to
the product.

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A

Figure 4-18: A and B Buttons - Videojet 2340

A

Figure 4-19: A and B Buttons - Videojet 2351 and 2361

Clean the Printhead

If the print quality decreases, the A and B buttons on the printer provide
additional functions to clean the printer further (refer to Figure 4-18 and
Figure 4-19).

and B buttons

and B Buttons

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Button 'A'

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Do not touch or remove the nozzle plate or the jetting face of the
printhead under any condition while you perform the procedures in
this section (refer to

Figure 4-20 on page 4-18 and Figure 4-21 on

page 4-18).

When you can see bands of missing print across the print, the quality of
the print has decreased and is no longer at an acceptable standard. You
must press button A in this condition.

You can use the button for the following two purposes:

• Press the button for less than a second, then release to start the
sequence of controlled purge.

Button 'B'

A small quantity of ink that removes the dirt from the jetting orifices is
purged through the printhead.

• Press and hold the button to activate a longer cleaning cycle. When
the cycle begins, release the button A.

Note: This cycle must be used when shorter operation to clean the printer
does not remove the blocks in the jets.

A larger quantity of ink that washes the printhead face is purged
through the printhead jets. Then an air blast is used to removes excess
ink.

When you press the button 'B', the system uses the air to clear away any
contamination on the printhead faceplate.

Press and hold the button B for some seconds to clean the printhead
faceplate completely of any ink and dirt.

This method is best to remove any dirt following a visual inspection of the
printhead.

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Printhead
Nozzle Plate

Figure 4-20: Printhead Nozzle Plate -Videojet 2340

1

2

Figure 4-21: Printhead Nozzle Plate -Videojet 2351 and 2361

1. Printhead Nozzle Plate

2. Debris Collection Pad

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Maintenance

Printhead
Array
Nozzle

Figure 4-22: Drain Channel and Printer Cover Underside Cleaning (Videojet 2340)

Figure 4-23: Drain Channel Cleaning (Videojet 2351/2361)

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Total estimated time: 5 minutes

Note: Maintenance of the

ink collector and drain channel needs to be carried out
daily unless the debris pad is fitted. If the debris pad is fitted, these steps need to be
carried out only when the warning alarm to change is raised.

To Clear Ink Collector Cup and Ink Drain Channel

Do the following tasks to clean drain channel.

1 Use

a cleaning swab to remove the debris and ink

build-up from the drain channel or from the space behind the cover.

Note: Use appr

oved cleaning solution if ink build up or debris is difficult to

remove.

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Figure 4-25: Debris Pad Removal (Videojet 2351/2361)

Figure 4-24: Tweezers for Pad Removal

2 This step is applicable only if debris collection pad is used:

The debris collection pad is a rectangular felt

pad placed at bottom of
collector cup to prevent the debris from clogging the restrictive
element.

Note: The debris collectio

n pad is optional and collection cup functions either

with or without the pad installed.

a. Carefully remove the old debris pad

from the drain channel as
shown in Figure 4-25. It is recommended to remove the debris
collection pad with tweezers (Figure 4-24).

The tweezer should be carefully inserted to remove the debris pad.
Excessive insertion can damage the equipment behind the collection
cup.

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Figure 4-27: Debris Pad Inserted (Videojet 2351/2361)

Figure 4-26: Cleaning the Collector Cup (Videojet 2351/2361)

3 Use a new cleaning swab to remove the debris from the collector cup.

Make sure that the hole at the bottom of the collector cup is not
obstructed.

4 This step is applicable only if debris collection pad is used:

a. Insert the new debris pad into the drain channel.

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Figure 4-28: Removing the Debris Collection Pad

b. Navigate to Consumables > FilterMonitoring and click on Reset Debris

Pad Maintenance Period. Click on Yes to reset the service

maintenance period.

c. The service maintenance period of the debris is reset. Clear the

Warnings if present.

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Caution

1

2

3

Figure 4-29: Printhead Assembly

1. Air Knife Plate

2. Drain Channel

3. Printhead Nozzle Array

4. Printhead Cover

4

To Remove Excess Ink from the Printhead Surfaces

PRINTER SAFETY. Do not touch the printhead array (nozzles) with
a wipe or any other mechanical device.

5 Soak a lint-free wipe in the cleaning solution and gently wipe away

the ink from the printhead covers and the air knife plate.

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Warning

Figure 4-30: Reclaim Filter and Tube

1. Reclaim Filter

2. Reclaim Tube

1

2

Service Maintenance

To Remove Blockages from the Ink Collector Drainage Tube

Perform this procedure while replacing the reclaim filter during routine
service. If the printer is in a dusty environment and the tube that drains
the ink collector has become blocked, causing the ink collector to overflow,
then perform this operation more often. The syringe is used to blow the
obstruction out of the tube.

Note: If you are performing this procedure while replacing the reclaim filter, once
the filter is replaced, inspect the filter after multiple purge cycles to make sure ink
is reclaiming through the filter.

PERSONAL INJURY. Make sure to switch off, and disconnect the
printer from the mains before performing maintenance activities.

Total estimated time: 15 minutes

1 Open the printer cover and remove the tube from the push-in fitting at

the top of the ink reclaim filter.

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Valve Tap Closed

Valve Tap Open

Figure 4-32: Valve Tap Closed and Open

Figure 4-31: Syringe Assembly Plugged into Reclaim Tube

2

1

1. Reclaim Tube

2. Syringe

2 Leave the valve tap closed (see Figure 4-32) and connect the syringe to

the tube, as illustrated in Figure 4-31.

Note: The va
is left closed to prevent ink from being sucked out

lve tap is shown in open position in Figure 4-31. The valve tap

of the ink collector.

3 Open the syringe until it is charged with 50 ml of air. Open the valve

tap (see Figure 4-32).

4 Place a lint-free wipe over the printhead front plate assembly to catch

the debris.

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Figure 4-33: Printer Cover (Videojet 2340) Removed to Allow
Ink to be Expelled

Cover

5 Compress the syringe to force air out of the reclaim tubing through

the collector cup. Repeat the procedure, to remove the remaining
debris or blockage.

Note: After each cleaning, turn on the printer and take time to make sure the
ink is reclaiming back into the reservoir by inspecting the reclaim collector
cup and reclaim filter. After multiple purges, use a light to make sure that the
ink is moving through the reclaim filter and no ink is standing in the collector
cup.

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Software Operations

This chapter contains the following topics:

• Select a Job for Printing

• Variable Information

• Information about Current Job

• Enable or Disable the Print (On-Line/Off-Line)

• Print Position Adjustment

• Self Cleaning Frequency of Operation

5

• Warnings and Fault Messages

• Set the Correct Time and Date

• Select the Correct Language

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Figure 5-1: Job Icon

Job

Home

Select a Job for Printing

Introduction

When the printer is in Running, Offline or in the Shutdown status, you can
select a new print image or job. You can select, edit and see the image on
the WYSIWYG display before printing the image.

Touch the OK icon to replace the current image with the new job.

If you must cancel the process of job selection, touch the Cancel button or
the Home button (refer to Figure 5-6 on page 5-5).

Procedure

To select a job for printing, do the following tasks:

1 Touch the Job icon (Figure 5-1).

A Job List screen with the different jobs stored in the local memory is
displayed (

Figure 5-2 on page 5-3).

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Figure 5-2: List of Jobs

List of Jobs

Job Highlighted

Figure 5-3: Job Selection

2 If the job list is short, then Touch the job name and the name of the job

is highlighted (

Figure 5-3).

3 If the job database is large to fit into the screen, you can select the job

in two methods:

• A scroll bar appears (Figure 5-4 on page 5-4). The scroll bar helps you
move up and down the database to see all the jobs and select the
required job.

•Touch the Data Entry Pad icon (Figure 5-4 on page 5-4). The Job Select
screen appears with a data entry keypad (like a mobile phone). The
job name is completed automatically as you begin to enter the

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Figure 5-4: Scroll Bar

Scroll Bar

Data Entry Pad

Figure 5-5: Job Selection Screens

characters in the job name until you select the required job
(Figure 5-3 on page 5-3).

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Figure 5-6: Job Preview

Cancel

OK

4 When you select the required job, the CLARiTY displays a print

preview of the selected job (

Figure 5-6).

5 Touch the OK icon after the information displayed is correct

(Figure 5-6). The printer starts printing the job.

6 If your job contains variable information, refer to “How to Change

Variable Information” on page 5-6 for more information.

Variable Information

Introduction

If there are Job Variables (variable information fields) like a Batch Code on
the selected Job, CLARiTY prompts to edit or enter these fields.

If there are any variable TEXT fields, CLARiTY displays them first.

The check box at the side of variable fields indicates the fields that are
entered and fields that are not entered (Figure 5-7 on page 5-6).

A checkmark is added to the check box as you edit or enter the data in the
CLARiTY. When all the boxes have a checkmark, you can continue to the
next step.

To select the Job variable you require to change, touch the related prompt.
This variable gets highlighted and display the default data in the data
window (Figure 5-7 on page 5-6).

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Figure 5-7: Job Variables

Data Window

Prompt

Checkbox

OK

To change the variable text, touch the data window and use the data entry
keypad.

The Figure 5-7 shows the Job Variables for the job BBE1 and there is a
DATE field variable only (for use as a Best Before End Date).

How to Change Variable Information

Do the following tasks to change the default data for the DATE field
variable in the Job BBE1:

1 If the default date displayed in the data window (11 March 2004) is

correct, touch the OK icon and this date is printed (

Figure 5-7).

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Figure 5-8: Calendar Screen

2 Touch the data window or the data entry pad to move to the calendar

screen if you want to change the date information (Figure 5-8).

• To change the month and the year, touch the and buttons
until the correct month, and year is reached.

• To select a day of the m

Note: The red

box in Figure 5-8 displays the current date and the blue

onth, touch the date.

background displays the date selected for printing. The dates that are not
available for se

3 Touch the OK ic

lection are in grey box.

on and the data information is changed. If you have

many dates in your Job, repeat the steps one and two for each date.

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Figure 5-9: Checked Box

Figure 5-10: Preview

4 The CLARiTY automatically returns to the Job variables list where the

check box for the date field is checked (

Figure 5-9).

5 Touch the OK icon and continue to the WYSIWYG Preview screen

(

Figure 5-10). Use the Zoom icon to see a bigger image.

6 Check the Job for correct data and touch the OK icon.

5-8 Variable Information

The printer prints all the products with the new job information.

You can touch the OK icon else, you can touch the Cancel icon or the

Home icon to return to the start.

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Information about Current Job

Figure 5-11: Job Name

Figure 5-12: Zoom Button

Zoom

Back

Home

Job

The Home screen displays the name of the current job (Figure 5-11). Touch
the job name on the screen and the WYSIWYG information of the job is
displayed.

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The example below displays the job that the 2340, 2351 and 2361printer is
printing. The job is shown in the WYSIWYG display (Figure 5-12). Use the
Zoom icon to see a bigger image.

Touch the Back or Home icon (Figure 5-12) to return to the Home screen.

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Figure 5-13: Enable and Disable Printing

Run

Stop

Enable or Disable the Print (On-Line/Off-Line)

To enable the printer, touch the Run (green) icon and the printer status bar
changes to Running status (Figure 5-13).

To disable the printer, touch the Stop (red) button (Figure 5-13) and the
printer status bar returns to Offline status.

Note: If the print sensor is activated when the printer is in Offline status, the
printer will not operate.

Note: If the print sensor is activated when the printer is in Online status, the
printer starts the print and performs all activities normally.

When the printer is in Online or Offline status, you can perform the
following activities:

• Select a new job

• You can add the ink

• Examine the printer parameters

• Clean the printhead with the buttons A and B (“Clean the Printhead”
on page 4-16).

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Figure 5-14: Printhead Setup Screen

Tools

To adjust the position of the print with reference to the front edge of the
box, do the following tasks:

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1 Navigate to To

Printhead setup screen appears (Figure 5-14).

2 Touch the Registration Delay icon. Enter the new print position (in

millimeters) with the keypad (Figure 5-15 on page 5-12).

ols > Setup > Printhead in the Home screen. The

Follow any of the below methods to make the adjustments:

•Touch the
position.

• Touch the data entry pad icon and use the pad to
(Figure 5-16 on page 5-12).

• Enter the Min, Max or Default values (Figure 5-17 on page 5-13).

and buttons to make small adjustments in the

enter a new number

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Figure 5-15: Registration Delay

Registration Delay

Data Entry Pad

Figure 5-16: Registration Delay - Keypad

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Figure 5-17: Min, Max and Default Values

3 Touch the OK icon to set the new position.

Note: Smaller values move the print closer to the front edge of the product.
Larger values move the print away from the front edge.

Self Cleaning Frequency of Operation

If a remote print sensor is used, the 2340, 2351 and 2361 printer has the
ability to clean the printhead by itself before every box. The filter life
increases if the printer cleans the printhead after every tenth box (default
setting). However, if the setting is such that the cleaning takes place for
more than 10 boxes, it will result in higher filter life.

Note: During the cleaning operations, the ink is returned to the ink reservoir and
used again.

If the printer operates in a very dirty environment, the self cleaning cycle
must be performed more number of times. This process maintains good
print quality and the long life of the printhead.

The printer includes a parameter with the name Prints per Cleaning Cycle
that you can configure. The parameter helps to set the self cleaning cycle
according to the factory environment. The default value is set at 10.

Do the following tasks to enter the Prints per Cleaning Cycle value:

1 Navigate to Tools > Setup > Printhead and scroll below to reach the

Prints per Cleaning Cycle. Enter the required value (

page 5-14).

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Figure 5-18: Prints per Cleaning Cycle

Figure 5-19: Warning Message

2 Touch the OK icon followed by the Home icon.

Warnings and Fault Messages

When a Warning or a Fault condition occurs, the CLARiTY displays the
related message at the top of the screen (Figure 5-19).

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Figure 5-20: Ink Low Warning

Warnings

The CLARiTY displays all the Warning messages with an amber color in
the background (Figure 5-19 on page 5-14). When in a Warning condition,
the printer continues to operates.

When you touch the Warning message area on CLARiTY, instructions to
clear the message are displayed.

The Figure 5-20 shows the ink low warning and gives the instructions to
clear the Warning sign by replacement of the empty ink canister with a
new canister. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to clear the
Warning.

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Figure 5-21: Fault

Faults

The CLARiTY displays all the Fault messages with a red color in the
background (Figure 5-21). During a Fault condition, the printer does not
operate until the Fault is cleared. You can see in Figure 5-21 that the ink
canister is empty.

The printer Fault output changes the status of the printer. If you can link
the fault status to the production line then, the printer can stop the line.
The above interlock helps the customer to make sure that the printing is
done on all the products.

Note: The LED below the CLARiTY Operator screen flashes (red) until the fault
is cleared and the printer starts printing.

Touch the Fault message area and the CLARiTY screen displays some
instructions.

The example in Figure 5-22 on page 5-17 shows that there is no ink in the
printer. The instructions on the screen tells you how you can add a new
ink canister and clear the Fault on the CLARiTY screen (Figure 5-22 on
page 5-17).

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Figure 5-22: Out of Ink Fault

When the Fault message is cleared, then the printer returns to the offline
state. The printer is now ready to go online and start printing again.

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Figure 5-23: Control Screen

Date And Time

Set the Correct Time and Date

Do the following tasks to set the correct time and date at the CLARiTY
screen:

1 Navigate to Tools > Setup > Control from the Home screen. The Control

Screen appears

(Figure 5-23).

2 Select the Date and Time from the list displayed (Figure 5-23).
3 Touch Date

and the calendar screen appears (Figure 5-24 on

page 5-19).

4 Use the
5 Touch and se

and buttons to select the current month and year.

lect the current date from the calendar.

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6 Touch the OK button.

Figure 5-24: Calendar Screen
Figure 5-25: Time

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7 Touch the Time icon and the time screen appears (Figure 5-25).

8 Use the and keys to set the Hours, Minutes and Seconds.
9 Touch the OK bu

10 Touch the Ho

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me icon to return to the Home screen.

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Figure 5-26: Internationalisation Screen

Select the Correct Language

The CLARiTY has the ability to display all screens in different languages
and date codes in the format for that country.

For example: Month Day Year for USA and Day Month Year for UK.

Do the following tasks to select the language:

1 Navigate to Tools > Setup > Control > Internationalisation and the

Internationalisation screen appears (

The current language is displayed.

Figure 5-26).

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Figure 5-27: Language Selection

Figure 5-28: Region/Country

2 Touch the Language icon and select the language you require from the

list. The selected language is highlighted (

Figure 5-27).

3 Touch the OK icon.
4 Select the Region/Country icon to select the region or the country

(

Figure 5-26 on page 5-20).

5 Select the region required (Figure 5-28) and touch the OK icon.

6 Touch the OK icon.
7 Touch the Home icon to return to the Home screen.

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Schematic Diagrams and Dimension Drawing

This chapter contains the following Schematic Diagrams:

• Electrical Specifications

• Environmental Specifications

• Videojet 2340 Outline

• Videojet 2351 Outline

• Videojet 2361 Outline

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Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications of the printer are shown in Table A-1.

Voltage 100 V AC to 240 V AC
Frequency 50 to 60 Hz
Power Consumption 140 Watts Maximum

Table A-1: Electrical Specifications

Environmental Specifications

The environmental specifications of the printer are shown in Table A-2.

Operating Temperature 10°C - 35ºC (50°F - 95°F)
Humidity Range 10% to 80% relative humidity,

non-condensing

Acoustic Emission less than 70dBA

Table A-2: Environmental Specifications

A-2 Electrical Specifications

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Master/Slave Junction Box I/O Connection

I/O Connector
15-way D pin #

1 +24 V AUX Power Out
2 Product Sensor I/P PNP (Sw to +24 V)
3 0 V AUX Power Out (GND)
4 Line Select 0 I/P PNP (Sw to +24 V)
5 Line Select 1 I/P PNP (Sw to +24 V)
6 Line Select 2 I/P PNP (Sw to +24 V)
7 Fault O/P (COM) Volt-free relay contact
8 Fault O/P (N/O) Volt-free relay contact
9 Warning O/P Solid State PNP (+24 V Switched)
10 Spare O/P Solid State PNP (+24 V Switched)
11 Line Strobe I/P PNP (Sw to +24 V)
12 0 V
13 Line Select 3 I/P PNP (Sw to +24 V)

Ink jet Printer Signal Type

14 Encoder B I/P Push/Pull +24 V
15 Encoder A I/P Push/Pull +24 V

Table A-1: Master/Slave Junction Box I/O Connection

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