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Videojet 8610
Operator Manual
P/N WLK462425-01
Revision: AB, February 2014
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Copyright February 2014, 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
and CLARiNET
®
are registered trademarks.
®
, CLARiSOFT®
Videojet Technologies Inc.
1500 Mittel Boulevard
Wood Dale, IL
60191-1073 USA
www.videojet.com
Phone : 1-800-843-3610
Fax : 1-800-582-1343
Int’l Fax : 630-616-3629
Offices - USA: Atlanta, Chicago
Int’l: Canada, France, Germany, Ireland,
Japan, Spain, Singapore, Netherlands,
and The United Kingdom
Distributors Worldwide
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Compliance Information
Warning
For Customers in the U.S.A.
Safety: The equipment complies to UL 60950-1. NRTL accredited
certification.
Emissions: The equipment complies with USA Part 15 of the FCC Rules,
subpart B, Class A. Operation of the equipment is subject to the following
two conditions:
1) This equipment may not cause harmful interference, and
2) This equipment 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, subpart B.
These limits are designed to provide responsible protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a industrial
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 by TÜV SÜD America.
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For Customers in Canada
Emissions: The equipment complies with the Canada ICES-003 04,
Class A.
Safety: The equipment complies with Canadian standard C22.2 No.
60950-1.
This equipment has been tested and certified for compliance with
Canadian regulations regarding safety by TÜV SÜD America.
For Customers in the European Union
This equipment displays the CE mark to indicate conformance to the
following legislation:
EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC
EN 55022 (Class A) Radio disturbance characteristics: Limits and
methods of measurement for IT equipment.
EN 55024 Immunity characteristics: Limits and methods of
measurement for IT equipment.
EN 61000-6-2 Generic immunity standard, industrial environment.
EN 61000-4-2 Electrostatic discharge requirements
EN 61000-4-3 Radiated, radio frequency, electromagnetic field
burst test
EN 61000-4-4 Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
EN 61000-4-5 Surge immunity test
EN 61000-4-6 Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by
radio frequency fields
EN 61000-4-11 Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage
variations immunity tests
EN 61000-3-2 Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment
input current up to and including 16A per phase).
EN 61000-3-3 Limitations of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low
voltage supply systems for equipment and rated
currents up to and including 16A per phase.
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EC Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
Essential health and safety requirements relating to electrical equipment designed for use
within certain voltage limits.
EN 60950-1
Safety requirements for information technology equipment including electrical business
equipment.
EN 60529
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code (IP65)).
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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., 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: 1-800-843-3610
Fax: 1-800-582-1343
International Fax: 630-616-3629
Web: www.videojet.com
Service Program
About Total Source Commitment
Total Source
Technologies Inc. commitment to provide you - our customer - the
complete service you deserve.
The Total Source Commitment
The Videojet Total Source
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
®
TOTAL SERVICE PLUS RELIABILITY, is the Videojet
®
Service Program is an integral part of our
• 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 their local
Videojet distributor for more information.
Fluids
The printer is designed to operate with certain Videojet Technologies Inc.
fluids. To order more fluids please contact Videojet Technologies Inc. at 1800-843-3610 (for all customers within the United States). Outside the U.S.,
customers must contact their Videojet Technologies Inc. distributor or
subsidiary for assistance.
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Table of Contents
Compliance Information
For Customers in the U.S.A.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
For Customers in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
For Customers in the European Union. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Support and Training
Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Service Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Customer Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Fluids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Chapter 1 — Introduction
Videojet 8610 Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
About the Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Related Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Content Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Positional References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Units of Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Abbreviations and Acronyms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Chapters in the Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Chapter 2 — Safety
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Equipment Safety Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Comply with Electrical Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Electrical Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Do Not Remove Warning Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Grounding and Bonding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Printhead and Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Fluid Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Other Important Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Medical Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Emergencies Involving Printer Fluids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Chapter 3 — Main Parts
Equipment Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
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CLARiTY Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–1
Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–4
Ink Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–6
Connector Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–6
Product Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–7
Optical Fibre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–7
Other Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–8
Shaft Encoder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–8
Measuring Wheel for Shaft Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–9
Resilient Shaft Encoder Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–9
Shaft Encoder Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–9
Warning Beacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–10
Serial Interface Cable and Ethernet Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–10
USB Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–11
Mounting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–11
Floor Mount System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–13
Parallelogram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–13
Chapter 4 — CLARiTY Operating System
Getting started with the CLARiTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–1
Using the Home Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–2
Using the Tools Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–4
Working with Setup Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–5
Working with Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–10
Working with Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–23
Password Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–24
Chapter 5 — Printer Operation
How to Insert the Cartridge into the Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–2
Priming the Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–2
Inserting the Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–5
How to Turn ON the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–5
How to Set the Screen Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–8
Setting up the Printer using System Configuration Wizard. . . . . . . .5–9
Language, Region/Country, Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–10
Printhead Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–10
How to Setup the Printhead Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–14
How to Enable/Disable the Printheads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–14
How to Adjust Registration Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–15
How to Change Product Direction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–16
How to Change Print Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–17
How to Adjust Print Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–17
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How to Change Print Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–19
How to Create a Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–19
Inserting Barcodes and 2D Codes into a Job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–20
How to Download a Job File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–21
Download Job File using TCP/IP or Serial Connection . . . . . . 5–21
Download a Job File using USB Memory Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–23
Connecting the USB Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–26
How to Load a Job for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–29
How to Start the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–30
How to Stop the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–32
Print Screen Saver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–32
Chapter 6 — Additional Printer Operations
Viewing the Current Job or Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
Selecting a New Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
User Editable Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4
How to Change the Text and Date Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4
Touch To Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7
Quick Position Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9
How to Delete a Job from the Jobs Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–11
Line Select Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–13
How to Replace the Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–16
Remove the Old Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–16
Insert the New Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–17
Adjust the Ink Level Manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–18
Production Audit Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–19
How to Update Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–21
Updating by USB Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–22
Updating by CLARiTY Configuration Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–22
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Chapter 7 — Maintenance
Information on Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1
Maintaining the Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
Storage of Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
Cleaning the Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
Maintaining the Controller and the Printhead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3
Chapter 8 — Troubleshooting
Fault Messages and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1
Reading a Fault Message or Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Clearing a Fault Message or Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3
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CLARiTY Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–4
Printing Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–22
Printhead LED Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–25
Controller Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–25
Printhead Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–27
Other Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–28
Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–29
Chapter 9 — Specifications
Technical Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–2
Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–2
Product Sensor with Installation Mount
CLARiTY Controller .
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–4
System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–5
Networking and External Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–5
Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–6
Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–4
Glossary
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Introduction
Videojet 8610 Printer
This is a thermal ink jet printer that can print fixed and variable codes at
high speed on consumer and industrial products. The printer delivers
high print quality and ease of use to the user.
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.
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Related Publications
The following manual is available for reference:
Videojet 8610 Service Manual, Part Number: WLK462426.
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 Danish version of the
operator manual is part number WLK462425-18. Table 1-1 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.
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Code Language Availability (see
01 English (US) * +
02 French *
03 German *
04 Spanish *
05 Portuguese Brazilian *
06 Japanese *
07 Russian *
08 Italian *
09 Dutch *
10 Chinese (Simplified) *
note)
11 Arabic *
12 Korean *
15 Norwegian *
16 Finnish *
17 Swedish *
18 Danish *
19 Greek *
21 English (UK) * +
23 Polish *
24 Turkish *
25 Czech *
26 Hungarian *
34 Bulgarian *
Table 1-1: List of Language Codes
Content Presentation
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.
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Positional References
Warning
Positions and directions like left, right, front, rear, to the right and to the
left are with respect to the controller when you see from the front, and to
the printhead when you see it from the rear (i.e. looking at the cable
connections).
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).
Safety Information
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.
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Warning
• The warning statements indicate hazards or unsafe practices that can
cause severe 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. When replacing cartridge be aware of risk of
injury from moving machine parts.
Caution
• The caution statements indicate hazards or unsafe practices that 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”
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Caution
• They are always found before the step or information referring to the
hazard
For example:
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Read this chapter thoroughly before
attempting to install, operate, service, or maintain this equipment.
Notes
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.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Abbreviation Expansion
AC Alternating Current
LED Light Emitting Diode
UI User Interface
WYSIWYG What You See Is What You Get
Table 1-2: Abbreviations and Acronyms
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Chapters in the Manual
This manual is divided into nine chapters. An introduction to the topics
that each chapter covers is shown in Table 1-3.
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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 Contains the information about main components of printer
4. CLARiTY
5. Printer Operation Contains information about the printer operations
6. Additional Printer
7. Maintenance Contains the information on service and maintenance of the
8. Troubleshooting Contains the operator level diagnostic and troubleshooting
9. Specifications Contains printer specifications
Chapter Name Description
publications, and writing styles used in this manual
Contains the information about CLARiTY operating system and
Operating System
Operations
updating CLARiTY operating system
Contains the information about the additional printer operations
printer
procedures
Table 1-3: List of Chapters
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Safety
Caution
Warning
2
This chapter contains the following topics:
•Introduction
• Equipment safety guidelines
• Fluid safety guidelines
• 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
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.
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.
Comply with Electrical Codes
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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Electrical Power
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
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 connector or circuit breaker in
accordance with IEC 60947-3 or IEC 60947-2.
PERSONAL INJURY. Ensure that all external energy sources, mains
and mains power connector are isolated from equipment. This
should be done before attempting any maintenance or repair on any
part of the product or before opening or removing any printer
covers.
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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 printer 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 is not to be
replaced by the operator.
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Warning
Warning
Caution
Warning
Do Not Remove Warning Label
PERSONAL INJURY. Do not, under any circumstances, remove or
obstruct any warning, caution, or instruction labels present on the
printer. If any part of these labels become damaged, worn or
removed they must be immediately replaced.
Grounding and Bonding
PERSONAL INJURY. Always prevent static discharge from
occurring. Use proper Grounding and Bonding methods. Always
bond conductive equipment together with approved cables to
maintain them at the same potential and minimize static discharge.
Only use Videojet approved metallic service trays and ground
cables.
Communications
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Ensure that all Ethernet/communication
cables are shielded (STP Cat5).
Printhead and Cartridges
PERSONAL INJURY. When replacing cartridges be aware of risk of
injury from moving machine parts.
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Warning
PERSONAL INJURY. The device must be switched off when the
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
printheads are being installed, connected or disconnected.
Fluid Safety Guidelines
This section provides important safety guidelines pertaining to the use
and handling of printer supplies (fluids, inks, cleaning solutions).
PERSONAL INJURY. Wear eye protection when handling fluids. If
fluid splashes in your eyes, flush your eyes with water for 15
minutes and consult a physician immediately.
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PERSONAL INJURY. Wear gloves when handling fluids.
If fluid contacts the skin, wash immediately with soap water. DO
NOT use cleaning solution, washdown or solvent to clean fluid
stains from the skin.
PERSONAL INJURY. Do not pour any fluids into sinks, sewers, or
drains. Waste disposal must comply with local regulations. Contact
the appropriate regulatory agency for further information.
PERSONAL INJURY. Storage must comply with local regulations.
Contact the appropriate regulatory agency for further information.
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Warning
Warning
Warning
PERSONAL INJURY. Read and understand the Safety Data Sheet
(SDS) before using fluids. An SDS exists for each fluid.
Ensure that you retain all SDS’s for future reference in case you need
to consult a physician regarding a fluid related accident. SDS’s are
available at www.videojet.com and also may be obtained by contacting
the Videojet Customer Service Department at 1-800–843–3610 (for all
customers within the United States). Outside the U.S., customers
should contact a subsidiary Videojet office or their local Videojet
distributor.
Other Important Guidelines
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.
PERSONAL INJURY. Read any warning or hazard information
supplied with fluids, spares, or other consumable products.
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Medical Emergencies
Warning
This section provides important medical information in case of an
accident.
PERSONAL INJURY. In the event of a medical emergency, contact a
physician immediately.
Emergencies Involving Printer Fluids
If the incident involves the printer fluid, carry the labelled product and/or
SDS 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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Main Parts
This chapter contains information about the integral parts and accessories
of the printer.
Equipment Description
The main parts of Videojet 8610 printer are described as follows:
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CLARiTY Controller
The controller is a touch screen user interface with an internal power
supply. You can load jobs, modify user editable fields, and set print
parameters using the touch screen.
All communication and power supply cables are connected directly to the
controller.
The controller is supplied with a standard mounting bracket.
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Figure 3-1: CLARiTY Controller Screen
CLARiTY
Controller
1
2
36
5
4
11
10
8
7
1. Power Switch
2. Fuse Holder
3. AC Power Connector
4. USB
5. Power Over Ethernet
6. Ethernet
7. Encoder (ENC)
8. Printhead 2 Dataline
9. Printhead 1 Dataline
10. Input/Output (I/O)
11. Serial Port (IOIOI)
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Figure 3-2: Controller Connections
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Ports Symbols Description
Power Switch Turns the system ON/OFF
Fuse Holder Threaded holder for the AC Mains Power
fuse
AC Power
Connector
Port for connecting the controller’s AC
Mains Power cable
USB USB-A Port that allows the connection of a
USB memory stick for functions such as
printer software updates, transferring Jobs
and backup/restore of printer archive or
clone files
Power Over
Ethernet
RJ-45 port for connecting the printer to a
TCP/IP network device that requires Power
Over Ethernet (POE) support
Ethernet RJ-45 port for connecting the printer to a
TCP/IP network
Encoder (ENC) Port for connecting a shaft encoder to the
controller to tell the software how fast the
substrate is traveling
Printhead 2
Dataline
Port for connecting the data cable that runs
between printhead 2 and the controller
Printhead 1
Dataline
Port for connecting the data cable that runs
between printhead 1 and the controller
Input/Output (I/O) Port for connecting external devices to the
printer's hardware inputs and outputs. For
more information, refer Service Manual
(P/N: WLK462426)
Serial Port
(IOIOI)
RS-232 Serial Port for connecting to PC,
PLC or other capable device (special
adapter cable required).
Table 3-1: Controller connections
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Figure 3-3: Printhead
1
2
Printhead
The printhead houses the ink cartridge and capping mechanism, and
allows the incorporation of accessories (fiber optic print trigger, mounts
etc.).
3
1. Data Line
2. Product Sensor Connector
3. Cap
Ports Description
Data Line Port for connecting the data cable that runs
between printhead and the controller.
Product Sensor
Connector
Port for connecting the cable from the
standard fiber optic sensor.
Table 3-2: Printhead Connections
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Figure 3-4: Cap
Cap
Cap
The cap ensures that the ink in the cartridge does not dry out when not in
use. The operation of the cap is automatic and is controlled by the
controller, and driven by the motor assembly attached to the faceplate
assembly.
Note: The cap will close after a period of print inactivity. The default value of this
period is 15 seconds.
Note: The cap is located inside the printhead assembly.
The mechanical cap will automatically open when the product detect is
triggered or when a purge command is issued.
The controller will allow the user to open the cap when in the offline
mode.
The controller will close the cap after a threshold time, defined in the ink
table (or by the user). The controller will ensure the cap is closed when the
printer state changes, while entering online mode or offline mode.
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Figure 3-5: Ink Cartridge
Figure 3-6: Connector Cable from Printhead to the Controller
Ink Cartridge
The ink cartridge is a self contained ink delivery system and printing
mechanism in one housing.
Note: Do not attempt to refill the cartridge.
Note: It is intended to be properly disposed off once empty. Dispose off according
to SDS and local regulations.
Connector Cables
The printhead data cable is available with straight connectors or with right
angled plug on one side.
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Product Sensor
Figure 3-7: Sensor
Figure 3-8: Optical Fibre
The product sensor and associated components detect the print material
and transfers the print signal.
Optical Fibre
The optical fibre is fitted between the product sensor and controller.
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Figure 3-9: System Overview
Figure 3-10: Shaft encoder
Other Components
Figure 3-9 shows the system overview of the printer on a production line.
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1. Product
2. Beacon
3. Shaft Encoder
Shaft Encoder
The shaft encoder is used to measure the product speed which is fed back
to the controller.
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1
6
4. Conveyor Belt
5. Back of the Controller
6. Mains Power Supply
23 48
5
7. Ethernet
8. Back of Printhead
roduct Sensor
9. P
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Measuring Wheel for Shaft Encoder
Figure 3-11: Measuring Wheels for Shaft Encoder
Figure 3-12: Resilient Shaft Encoder Mount
Figure 3-13: Shaft Encoder Cable
The shaft encoder measuring wheels for different conveyor belt surfaces
are shown in Figure 3-11.
Resilient Shaft Encoder Mount
The resilient mount ensures that the shaft encoder is perfectly supported.
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Shaft Encoder Cable
The shaft encoder cable is the connector cable between the shaft encoder
and controller (see Figure 3-13).
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Figure 3-14: Warning Beacon
1. Beacon
2. Beacon Mounting Bracket
1
2
Figure 3-15: Serial Interface Cable
Warning Beacon
The warning beacon is mounted separately and indicates the system faults
and the ready for printing state (green). The warning beacon is operated
via the 24 V interface.
Serial Interface Cable and Ethernet Cable
The serial interface cable and the ethernet data cable are used for data
transmission between PC and printer via the serial or the ethernet data
interface.
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USB Connector
Figure 3-16: Controller Mounting System
Option 1
Option 2
The printer also has a USB connector, which is used for data transmission
to the printer using USB Stick.
Mounting System
Mounting System shows the typical mounting of controller (see
Figure 3-16) and printhead (see Figure 3-17 on page 3-12) onto a
production line.
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Figure 3-17: Printhead Mounting System
Option 1
Option 2
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Floor Mount System
Figure 3-18: Floor Mount System
Figure 3-19: Parallelogram
Option 1
Option 2
The floor mount system allows the controller and the printhead to be
mounted on to a separate stand.
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Parallelogram
Many products and packaging materials (example, wrapping) are slightly
uneven/cambered or are transported on the conveyor belt in a range of
different positions.
In these cases the parallelogram should be used. This makes sure of a
constant optimum print result for such applications.
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CLARiTY Operating System
This chapter contains the following topics:
• Getting started with the CLARiTY operating system
•Using the Home page
• Using the Tools page
• Password protection
Getting started with the CLARiTY
CLARiTY is an icon-based operator control system. It has an easy-to-use
touch screen and most areas of the display are active, that is, touching an
area on the screen is like pressing a button on a traditional control panel.
All technical aspects of the printer setup and control are accessed through
the Tools button.
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Figure 4-1 on page 4-2 shows the home page of the CLARiTY operator
control system.
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Warning
Figure 4-1: CLARiTY Home Page
2
3
7
8
1. Printer Status Bar
2. Tools Button
3. Current Job Details Bar
4. Consumables Information
5. Print Position
6. Performance Information
7. System Control Buttons
8. Home Button
9. Job Select Button
1
4
6
5
9
Using the Home Page
PERSONAL INJURY. The printer starts printing if you touch the
printer status bar when the printer is in OFFLINE mode. Make sure
that you do not touch the status bar if the printer is not required to
run.
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Buttons Description
Printer Status Bar Provides information about the status of the
printer.
• Running: Printer is on and ready to print
when the proper print trigger is received.
• Offline: Printer is on and not printing.
• Shutdown: Power to the printhead is
disabled and not printing.
• Warning: Conditions exist that the Operator
should be aware of, but do not keep the
system from printing.
• Fault: Conditions exist to keep the system
from printing.
• Allows the user to toggle between offline and
running mode, enabling or disabling printing.
• Allows the user to access the current
warning and fault screens if any present.
Tools Button Opens the Tools menu when selected.
Current Job Details Page Displays the information about the current job
and when selected, opens the current job details
screen.
Consumables
Information
Provides information about the status of the
consumables like printing ink and when selected
opens consumables screen.
Print Position Opens the print position menu when selected.
Permits the user to set the product delay
parameters. Product delay is the time between
the start of the product (trigger point) and the
print start position and can be adjusted for the
current job.
Performance Information Displays the following printer performance
information:
• Throughput: Throughput of the printer in
prints per minute since the current Job was
loaded.
• Batch Count: Number of prints since the
current Job was loaded.
• Total Count: Number of prints over the life of
the controller.
Selecting this area opens the performance page
showing additional statistical information on the
printer throughput.
System Control Buttons Permits the user to switch off or switch on the
printer.
Table 4-1: Home Page
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Figure 4-2: Tools Page
Buttons Description
Home Button Returns user to the Home screen as shown in
Job Select Button Permits the user to select the required job from
Table 4-1: Home Page (Continued)
Using the Tools Page
Touch the Tools icon on the home page to access the tools page
(see Figure 4-2).
Figure 4-1.
the list.
Buttons Description
Setup Page Permits the user to modify a small subset of the
printer setup parameters.
Diagnostics Page Provides on-line fault finding routines and
diagnostic functions.
Databases page Provides control over the jobs database of the
printer.
Table 4-2: Tools Page
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Working with Setup Page
Figure 4-3: Setup Page
Navigate to Tools > Setup (see Figure 4-3).
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The Setup page allows you to access the following parameters:
• Printhead
• Consumables
• Control (e.g. time, date, language)
•Options
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Figure 4-4: Printhead Setting
Printhead Setting
Navigate to Tools > Setup > Printhead (see Figure 4-4).
Buttons Description
Enabled Allows the user to enable or disable the
printhead for printing.
Registration Delay Allows the user to set the print
registration in millimeter (mm).
Product Direction Configures the direction of product travel
as viewed from behind the printhead
Horizontal Print
Density
Maximum Supported
Print Speed
Vertical Print Density Allows the user to set the print
Print Orientation Allows the user to set the print
Allows the user to set the print
resolution. For more information, refer
“How to Adjust Print Resolution” on
page 5-17.
Shows the maximum value of the print
speed that can be set in millimeter per
second (mm/s).
resolution.
orientation to 0 or 180 degrees
depending on requirements.
Print Speed Allows the user to set the print speed in
millimeter per second (mm/s) if
configured for ‘Fixed speed printing’.
Table 4-3: Printhead Setting
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Figure 4-5: Consumables
Consumables
Navigate to Tools > Setup > Consumables (see Figure 4-5).
Consumables page enables the user to purge the printhead.
Note: Purging can only be carried out if the printer in either the "Offline" or
"Running" state. No purge will occur if the printer is in "Shutdown" mode.
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. During the purge a small amount of ink is
ejected from the nozzles. Please take the proper precautions to avoid
contamination of surrounding equipment or exposure to personnel.
Purge Printhead: Allows the user to manually perform an on-demand
purge of the ink cartridge. This feature can be used in an attempt to
recover any missing nozzles.
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Figure 4-6: Control Page
Working with the Control Setup Page
Navigate to Tools > Setup > Control (see Figure 4-6).
Buttons Description
CLARiTY Parameters
Archives
CLARiTY Printer Clones Allows the user to create or restore a Clone file to
CLARiTY Update Allows the user to select from a list of available
Internationalisation Allows the user to set the language of the
Allows the user to save current printer
configurations and to restore previously saved
printer configurations.
Note: When a USB memory stick is connected to
the printer , archives can also be saved or re stored
to and from the USB drive as well.
and from the USB memory stick. A Clone file
contains all of the printer settings and Job files.
Note: Only present when a USB memory stick is
inserted.
updates. Update files must be saved in
clarityupdate folder on the root of the USB
memory stick to be recognized.
Note: Only present when a USB memory stick
containing update files is inserted.
CLARiTY screen, the international region/country
which control the date/time formats and
measurement units displayed within CLARiTY.
Table 4-4: Control Page
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Buttons Description
System Configuration Allows the user to configure the printer for
installation. For more information refer “Setting up
the Printer” on page 5-9.
Recalibrate Touchscreen Allows the user to recalibrate the touchscreen, if
touching the screen does not accurately locate the
correct CLARiTY button or Icon. The printer
requests the user to touch several crosses which
are displayed on the screen, one after the other.
The screen is recalibrated when the automated
process is complete.
Note: If the calibration of the machine has too
many errors and does not allow a user to navigate
to this screen via the CLARiTY panel, the same
functionality can be triggered from within
CLARiTY Configuration manager (for more
information, refer to Service Manual (P/N:
WLK462426).
Set Screen Orientation Allows the user to rotate the entire display through
180 degrees in the event that the CLARiTY panel
is installed in an inverted orientation
Date and Time Allows the user to set the system date and time of
the printer.
Image Control Allows the fine adjustment of the barcode.
Note: Do not adjust the Barcode Fine Adjust
value from it's default setting without first printing
the "Barcode Control Image" test pattern to
determine the proper value. Improperly adjusting
this value could cause barcodes and 2D codes to
become unreadable.
Communications Allows the user to reset the printer's serial port to
factory default settings. These default settings
configure the printer to communicate with
®
CLARiSOFT
and CLARiTY Configuration
Manager.
Table 4-4: Control Page (Continued)
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Figure 4-7: Diagnostics Page
Working with Diagnostics
Navigate to Tools > Diagnostics (see Figure 4-7).
The diagnostics page allows you to view the following pages:
• Printhead
• Consumables
• Control (for example: software versions, system information,
communications port status)
•Options
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Figure 4-8: Printhead Diagnostics Page
Working with Printhead Diagnostics
Navigate to Tools > Diagnostics > Printhead (see Figure 4-8).
The Printhead diagnostics page allows the user to view the following
parameters:
• Horizontal Print Density
• Vertical Print Density
•Inputs
•Outputs
•General
• Capping
• Timings
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Figure 4-9: Printhead Inputs Diagnostics Page
Horizontal Print Density
Navigate to Tools > Diagnostics > Printhead > Horizontal Print Density.
Shows the current horizontal print density.
Note: To modify this setting navigate to Tools > Setup > Printhead.
Vertical Print Density
Navigate to Tools > Diagnostics > Printhead > Vertical Print Density. Shows
the current vertical print density.
Note: To modify this setting navigate to Tools > Setup > Printhead.
Inputs
Navigate to Tools > Diagnostics > Printhead > Inputs (see Figure 4-9).
Buttons Description
Printer present Confirms that internal components of the
controller hardware/software are communicating
properly.
Configurable Input
1-6
Printhead
Product Detect
48 Volts Supply Displays the voltage of the 48 V supply.
Shows the current status of the printer's
configurable inputs
Shows the current status of the product
detector connected to each printhead (on or off).
Table 4-5: Inputs Diagnostics Page
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Figure 4-10: Input Configuration screen
Buttons Description
24 Volts Supply Displays the voltage of the 24 V supply.
Printhead Volts Displays the printhead voltage.
Cartridge
Temperature
Controller PCB
Temperature
Printhead
Temperature
Displays the cartridge temperature
information.
Displays the PCB temperature information.
Displays the Printhead temperature
information.
Table 4-5: Inputs Diagnostics Page (Continued)
The Inputs Diagnostics page allows the user to view the following
parameters:
• Input Configuration: Displays the usage of inputs 1-6 and the status of
line inputs 0-3, Print signals, Job queue and so on (see Figure 4-10).
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Figure 4-11: Encoder Diagnostics Page
•Encoder: Touch the Encoder button to view the Encoder diagnostics
page. The Encoder diagnostics page allows the user to view the
following encoder parameters (see Figure 4-11).
Buttons Description
Encoder Speed Shows the actual real-time speed of the
object being measured by the encoder
Print Speed Shows the print speed
Encoder Type Shows the current encoder type
Wheel diameter Shows the diameter of the encoder wheel
Number of lines Shows the resolution of the encoder
expressed as the number of pulses per
revolution
Table 4-6: Encoder Diagnostics Page
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Figure 4-12: Input Line Select Page
Figure 4-13: Printhead Outputs Diagnostics Page
• Line Select: If the Line Select is enabled on the controller, the user can
assign a job to the required line. Line Select allows the user to view the
current status of the inputs being used for the Line Select feature of
the printer (see Figure 4-12).
Outputs
Navigate to Tools > Diagnostics > Printhead > Outputs (see Figure 4-13).
Each button shows the status of a physical output on the printer. Touching
the Toggle button allows the user to force the state of an output, Open/
Closed or On/Off, which is useful for diagnostic purposes.
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Figure 4-14: Printhead General Diagnostics Page
External Relay and PNP Outputs: The printer has one configurable relay
output and three configurable PNP 24V outputs.
General
This screen shows the current value of some basic parameters. Navigate to
Tools > Diagnostics > Printhead > General (see Figure 4-14). The user can
view the different printhead settings like product direction, print sensor
mode, printhead pocket version and head attached status.
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Figure 4-15: Printhead Capping Diagnostics Page
Capping
Navigate to Tools > Diagnostics > Printhead > Capping (see Figure 4-15).
Buttons Description
Cap Cycle Count Shows the number of times the cap has opened since
the printer was last powered up.
Open Cap Allows the user to manually open the cap.
Note: Option only available when the printer is in
“Offline” mode.
Close Cap Allows the user to manually close the cap.
Note: Option only available when the printer is in
“Offline” mode.
Table 4-7: Printhead Capping Diagnostics Page
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Figure 4-16: Timings
Timings
Navigate to Tools > Diagnostics > Printhead > Timings (see Figure 4-16).
It is useful in high throughput applications to understand how quickly the
printer is able to perform certain functions.
Buttons Description
Job Selection Time
(ms)
Job Data Update
Time (ms)
Counter Update Time
(ms)
Time/Date Update
Time (ms)
Indicates the time taken in selecting the last job
from the moment the image was confirmed, to
being ready to print
Indicates the total time taken to update all the
dynamic variables in the image (time, date,
counters)
Indicates the time taken to update all the counter
fields in the image
Indicates the time taken to update all the time/
date fields in the image
Table 4-8: Timings Page
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Figure 4-17: Consumables
Working with Consumables Diagnostics
Navigate to Tools > Diagnostics > Consumables (see Figure 4-17).
The Consumables diagnostics page shows the current value of cartridge
parameters to help you understand the status of the cartridge. Navigate to
Tools > Diagnostics > Consumables.
Buttons Description
Ink Level Displays the percentage of ink remaining in the
cartridge.
Ink Type Identifies the type of ink cartridge installed in the
printhead.
Expiration Date The date the ink in the currently installed cartridge will
expire.
Cartridge ID Value that helps the software recognize and track
cartridges.
Prints Per
Cartridge
Cartridge Inserted Confirms that a cartridge is inserted into the printhead
R-scan Results Number of nozzles in the currently installed cartridge
Estimated number of prints per cartridge that can be
expected for the currently loaded Job.
and recognized by the software.
that are not measuring within the correct electrical
resistance range. This value is only updated when the
printer is started up, and a reading of "0" indicates that
all nozzles are measuring the correct resistance.
Table 4-9: Consumables Page
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Figure 4-18: Control Parameters
Working with Control Diagnostics
Navigate to Tools > Diagnostics > Control (Figure 4-18).
The following parameters can be accessed in Control page:
Buttons Description
Versions Displays the software versions of the various software
components installed in the printer. The most
important number displayed is the Software Part
Number. This is the master version number and all the
other data displayed is of secondary importance.
Note: If there is any inconsistency among the software
components that are installed in the pr inter, the
Software Part Number displays the message
'Incompatible Software Versions'. If this is seen, a
CLARiTY software update must be performed,
otherwise the printer may perform in an unpredictable
manner. For more information, refer “How to Update
Printer Software” on page 6-21.
System Information Displays the serial number and revision number of
Printed Circuit Board (PCB), CPU speed and
equipment reference information.
Table 4-10: Control Parameters
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Buttons Description
Communications Touch Communications on the Control dialog box.
Communications dialog box appears. The following
parameters appears in the dialog box:
Production Audit
Log
• Communication Port 1: Displays the status of
serial port, including the baud rate and usage.
• TCP/IP: Displays the configuration and status of
the printer’s network port. For more information
see “TCP/IP” on page 4-22
Shows the log of machine changes and user changes
made.
Note: This option is only present if logging is enabled
on the printer using CLARiTY Configuration Manager.
Note: Logs can also be backed up to a USB memory
stick if one is inserted into the printer.
Table 4-10: Control Parameters
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Figure 4-19: TCP/IP Parameters
Buttons Description
Image Update
Queue
Displays all Jobs currently in the printer's queue, and
the number of times each Job has been allocated to
print. “No Print Limit” indicates that the currently
loaded Job will continue to print until a new Job is
loaded.
Table 4-10: Control Parameters
TCP/IP
Buttons Description
IP Address Displays the IP Address of the controller
Subnet Mask Displays the Subnet Mask number
CLARiTY
Communications
Text Communications Displays the TCP/IP port number assigned
ZPL Emulation Displays the TCP/IP port number assigned
Displays the TCP/IP port number and
CLARiTY network status.
for Text Communications.
for ZPL Emulation commands.
Table 4-11: TCP/IP Parameters
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Working with Database
Figure 4-20: Database Page
Navigate to Tools > Databases (see Figure 4-20).
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Buttons Description
Internal Shows the job(s) stored in the printer
and allows the user to transfer Jobs to
the USB memory stick (if available). The
user is also able to delete Jobs from the
Internal database.
Capacity Shows the estimated number of Job files
that could be stored on the printer, based
on the size of existing Job files, and the
number of bytes of available Job storage
remaining.
External Shows the Jobs stored on the inserted
USB memory stick, and allows the user
to transfer Jobs to the Internal database.
The user is also able to delete Jobs from
the USB memory stick.
Note: Option only available when USB
memory stick is inserted in printer.
Table 4-12: Database Page
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Figure 4-21: Password Screen
Password Protection
Password protection on the user interface allows different protected
access levels for the various operational features. During installation, you
can set the standard or advanced password selection using CLARiTY
Configuration Manager. Refer to Videojet 8610 Service Manual (P/N:
462426).
Note: Password protection is turned off in the printer by default, and must be
enabled using CLARiTY Configuration Manager.
Password control can be set up as per the user requirement. When the user
tries to access a function that is password protected the user interface
prompts the user to enter the password.
When the correct password is entered, that function or menu becomes
available. The password level remains active until logged out by the user
or timed out.
• Standard Passwords: For example, if the Diagnostics function is
password protected, when the user accesses the Diagnostics Menu by
navigating to Tools > Diagnostics, CLARiTY prompts the user to enter
the password.
• Advanced Passwords: The user is prompted to select the required
username and enter the associated password.
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Printer Operation
This chapter provides the procedures to do the following tasks:
• How to Insert the cartridge into the printhead
- Priming the Cartridge
• How to Turn ON the printer
5
How to
•
• Setting up the Printer using the System Configuration Wizard
• How to Setup the Printhead settings
• How to Create a Job
• How to Download a Job File
• How to Load a Job for Printing
• How to Start the printer
• How to Stop the printer
• Print Screen Saver
Set the Screen Orientation
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Warning
Warning
Figure 5-1: Orange Cap
Orange Cap
How to Insert the Cartridge into the Printhead
Priming the Cartridge
Note: It is recommended to prime all new cartridges before inserting them into
the printhead for the first time, or if missing sections of print begin to appear
during normal use that can not be recovered by wiping the nozzles.
PERSONAL INJURY. Wear eye protection when handling fluids. If
fluid splashes in your eyes, flush your eyes with water for 15
minutes and consult a physician immediately.
PERSONAL INJURY. Wear gloves when handling fluids.
If fluid contacts the skin, wash immediately with soap water. DO
NOT use cleaning solution washdown or solvent to clean fluid stains
from the skin.
For priming the cartridge, do the following tasks:
1 Remove the cartridge from the box and poly bag.
2 Remove the orange snap-on shipping cap and blue tape from the
orifice array.
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Figure 5-2: Priming Tool
1
2
1. Priming Tool
2. Orifice Array
3 Hold the cartridge with the orifice array (item 2, Figure 5-2) pointing
upwards.
4 Use a priming tool (item 1) to gently press through the access hole
until ink begins pooling onto the orifice array as shown in Figure 5-3
on page 5-4.
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Figure 5-3: Pooled Ink on the Orifice Array
Ink with bubbles
Ink Only
5 Continue pressing until no bubbles are visible on the pooled ink on
the orifice array.
6 Gently wipe the orifice array to remove pooled ink.
7 Remove the priming tool.
The priming of cartridge is completed, and the cartridge is ready to be
inserted to the printhead.
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Inserting the Cartridge
Figure 5-4: Inserting Cartridge into Printhead
Cartridge
Figure 5-5: Securing Cartridge in place
Cartridge
To insert the cartridge into the printhead, do the following tasks:
Note: Do not touch the nozzle plate as this may have an adverse effect on the
printed image.
8 Place the cartridge into the printhead (see Figure 5-4).
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9 Secure the cartridge in place by pressing it forward until the cartridge
snaps in place.
How to Turn ON the Printer
To turn ON the printer, do the following tasks:
1 Make sure that the cartridge is available and inserted correctly.
2 Make sure that all the cables are not damaged and are connected
correctly.
3 Turn ON the mains supply to the printer.
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Figure 5-6: Printer Power Switch
Power Switch
4 Press the power switch on the CLARiTY controller (see Figure 5-6).
Once power is switched ON, the controller will boot-up. This will take
approximately 60 seconds, during which CLARiTY startup screens
appear.
On successful boot up, the CLARiTY home page appears
(see Figure 5-7 on page 5-7).
To start the system configuration wizard manually, navigate to Tools >
Setup > Control > System Configuration. The System Configuration
dialog box appears. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to
“Setting up the Printer using System Configuration Wizard” on
page 5-9.
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Figure 5-7: CLARiTY Home Page
3
2
4
1
1. Shutdown Status
2. Run (green)
3. Stop (red)
4. Startup/Shutdown Icon
5 During SHUTDOWN, the Stop (red) and Run (green) icons (see
Figure 5-7) are disabled (in grey color).
Note: SHUTDOWN means Power is ON to the controller but power is OFF
to the printhead(s).
Note: If the print sensor is activated accidentally, the printer will not operate
because the sensor and encoder input are ignored during the shutdown
status.
When production line and printer are ready for start up, perform the
steps mentioned in “How to Start the Printer” on page 5-30.
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Figure 5-8: Control Page
Figure 5-9: Set Screen Orientation
How to Set the Screen Orientation
Depending on the position in which the CLARiTY controller is mounted,
it may be necessary to rotate the screen image by 180 degrees.
To change the screen orientation, proceed as follows:
1 Navigate to Tools > Setup > Control. Control page appears (Figure 5-8).
2 Touch Set Screen Orientation from the list. Set Screen Orientation page
appears (Figure 5-9).
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Figure 5-10: System Configuration
3 Select 0 or 180 degrees depending on your requirement and select OK.
The screen orientation changes.
4 Touch the Home icon to return to the home page.
Setting up the Printer using System Configuration Wizard
To set up the printer, do the following tasks:
Navigate to Tools > Setup > Control > System Configuration. The System
Configuration dialog box appears.
Follow the instructions provided by the System Configuration Wizard and
touch Next when ready to progress.
In case of an error, touch Back to return to the previous screen and correct
the error. Touch Cancel to exit from the wizard.
Note: Scroll up and down to see the complete message displayed within a dialog
box.
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Figure 5-11: Number of Printheads
Language, Region/Country, Date and Time
1 Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to configure the
Language, Region/Country, Date and Time and touch Next.
Note: The Region/Country setting will determine the units of measure that
will be displayed by the software.
Printhead Settings
The user then will be asked to configure the number of printheads and
print trigger.
2 Touch Next to select the number of printheads. The number of
printheads ranges from 1-2. Select the required number of printheads
attached to the controller.
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Figure 5-12: Setting up the Printhead Direction
3 Touch Next to configure the direction in which the product will pass
the printhead (see Figure 5-13).
Select the product’s direction of travel as viewed from behind the
printhead.
4 Touch Next, to set up the print trigger mode (see Figure 5-13 on
page 5-12).
Select the required print trigger or product detect mode. Options for
each Print Trigger Type
a. External Print Sensor:
• Sensor connected to Printhead 1
• Sensor connected to Printhead 2
• External Product Sensor (Used when printer is connected to
external trigger source via the printer's I/O port)
After selecting to appropriate sensor, enter the actual distance from
the sensor to the center of the cartridge nozzles.
Note: If using the provided holes in the printhead front plate for mounting
the print sensor, the sensor distance should be 45mm (1.77in) for left to right
applications, and 64mm (2.54in) for right to left applications.
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Figure 5-13: Print Trigger Mode
b. Automatic Print Triggering:
Used when configuring the printer to print at a set interval (i.e. web
applications). Input the desired distance between leading edges of
prints.
5 Select how the printer will determine what speed to print at by
following the on-screen (see Figure 5-14).
• Fixed Speed Printing: Used when the conveyor/product speed
remains constant. This setting is not recommended when
printing barcodes or 2D codes. The actual speed of the conveyor
must be entered.
Note: If the line speed is selected as ‘Fixed’, make sure that the line
speed remains constant throughout printing. If the line speed changes,
the set up should be adjusted to avoid printing errors.
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Figure 5-14: Line Speed
Figure 5-15: System Configuration Complete
• External Encoder: Used when a shaft encoder is connected to the
printer. This setting is recommended for printing barcodes or 2d
codes.
6 Touch Next, to complete system configuration (see Figure 5-15).
7 Touch OK to exit the System Configuration Wizard.
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Figure 5-16: Printhead Setting
How to Setup the Printhead Settings
To setup or adjust the printhead, navigate to Tools > Setup > Printhead
(see Figure 5-16).
Note: The system configuration wizard can be run at any time, navigate to
Tools > Setup > Printhead.
How to Enable/Disable the Printheads
Allows the printhead to be manually enabled or disabled. When disabled,
the printhead is not powered up and will not print.
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Figure 5-17: Printhead ON/OFF
Navigate to Tools > Setup> Printhead > Enabled. Select Yes to enable the
printhead for printing and No to disable the printhead (see Figure 5-17).
How to Adjust Registration Delay
Registration delay allows for additional delay to be added to the Print
Sensor Distance that was entered during printer setup. Each Job can have
a different Registration Delay, and the entered value gets saved with the
Job.
A Registration Delay of "0" should cause the Job to be printed on the
leading edge of the product, and increasing the number will cause the Job
to print later on the product.
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Figure 5-18: Print Registration
To change the Registration delay, proceed as follows:
1 Navigate to Tools > Setup > Printhead > Registration Delay. The
registration delay screen appears (see Figure 5-18 on page 5-16).
Note: Alternatively, select the print position icon on the home page
to access registration delay screen.
2 Input the required Registration Delay. Alternately, use the + or -
buttons (see Figure 5-18) to make small adjustments in the parameter
value.
How to Change Product Direction
Navigate to Tools > Setup > Printhead > Product Direction. Select the
appropriate direction and touch OK to confirm.
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How to Change Print Direction
Figure 5-19: Change Print Direction
Select the correct direction of product travel as viewed from behind
the printhead.
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How to Adjust Print Resolution
Both the Horizontal and Vertical Resolution can be adjusted to control the
amount of ink that is used for printing and to accommodate different line
speeds. The resolution settings are saved with the Job file, and therefore
can be different for every Job.
Horizontal Resolution
Horizontal Resolution (Print Density) determines the maximum line
speed of the printer and can be used as a method of reducing the amount
of ink used for printing.
Density(%) DPI Max Line Speed
100 240 844 mm/sec (166 ft/min)
75 180 1128 mm/sec (222 ft/min)
50 120 1692 mm/sec (333 ft/min)
Table 5-1: Horizontal Print Density
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Figure 5-20: Horizontal Print Density Page
Figure 5-21: Vertical Print Density Page
1 Navigate to Tools > Setup > Printhead > Horizontal Print Density. Select
the appropriate print density value and touch OK to confirm.
Vertical Resolution
Vertical Resolution (Print Density) has no effect on the maximum line
speed of the printer but can be used as a method of reducing the amount
of ink used for printing.
2 Navigate to Tools > Setup > Printhead > Vertical Print Density. Select the
appropriate print density value and touch OK to confirm.
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How to Change Print Orientation
This setting allows the printed image to be rotated by 180 degrees so that it
prints in an inverted orientation.
1 Navigate to Tools > Setup > Printhead > Print Orientation.
2 Select the appropriate orientation and touch OK to confirm.
How to Create a Job
Jobs are created offline on a PC using CLARiSOFT software, and are then
downloaded to the printer (for more information, refer “How to Load a
Job for Printing” on page 5-29).
Note: All dimensions in CLARiSOFT are in millimeters (mm)
1 Select File > New from the CLARiSOFT menu.
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2 Select VJ8610 from the list of Coders.
3 Select the appropriate template for the application:
• One Head - One Single Head Image: Used for applications with
only one printhead attached to the controller. This option will
create a Job file with one sub-image, assigned to one printhead.
• Two Heads - Two Different Images: Used for application with two
printheads attached to the controller, and each printhead will print
different information. This option will create a Job file with two
sub-images, each assigned to a different printhead.
• Two Heads - All like Head 1: Used for application with two
printheads attached to the controller, and each printhead will print
identical information. This option will create a Job file with one
sub-image, assigned to both printheads.
4 Enter the desired Image Width (mm). Typically this value should be
the width of the product being printed on so that placement of fields
in CLARiSOFT will correspond to the placement of the fields on the
product.
5 Select OK - This will take you to a blank sub-image (#1).
Note: To switch between sub-images, select File > Properties, and on the File
tab select the desired sub-image number from the "Sub-Image Name" menu.
Then press OK.
6 Use the CLARiSOFT Toolbox items on the left hand side of the screen
to create the Job.
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Inserting Barcodes and 2D Codes into a Job
When creating a Job that contains either 1D barcodes or 2D Datamatrix
codes, the following guidelines should be followed to ensure optimal code
quality and readability.
All 1D and 2D codes should be printed using a vertical resolution of
240dpi (100% density).
Note: For more information, refer “How to Adjust Print Resolution” on
page 5-17.
1D Barcode Optimization
1D barcodes (i.e. UPC-A) consist of a pattern of bars (ink) and spaces
(substrate) that must be printed a specific widths to be properly decoded
by a scanner. The width of the narrowest bar/space is referred to as the "x"
dimension (1x) and the increasing larger bars/spaces are some multiple of
the "x" dimension (2x, 3x, etc). The "x" dimension of a barcode is controlled
by setting the "Magnification (%)" value in the Properties window for the
barcode in CLARiSOFT.
Due to the range of potential Magnification settings and the inherent
ability to print in different horizontal resolutions, it is possible for a given
combination of these values to result in a lower verification grade, or
possibly not scan at all. While the printer will always preserve the vertical
height of the code, it can happen that depending on the horizontal
resolution configured in the printer, the optimal "x" dimension would
require a fractional drop of ink. As this is not possible, the printer will
round up or down to the next amount of complete drops, causing the
barcode to be longer/shorter than the programmed Magnification.
To keep this issue from occurring, it is recommended to always print 1D
barcodes at a Horizontal Print Density of 100% (240dpi).
Note: For more information, refer “How to Adjust Print Resolution” on
page 5-17.
2D Datamatrix Code Optimization
Datamatrix codes should be dimensionally as square as possible. Codes
where either the x (length) or y (height) dimension are unequal can result
in less-than-optimal bar code grading scores due to axial non-uniformity.
Due to the range of potential module sizes and the inherent ability to print
in different horizontal resolutions, it is possible for a given combination of
module size and resolution to result in a lower verification grade due to
axial non-uniformity. While the printer attempts to preserve the vertical
height of the code, it can happen that depending on the horizontal
resolution configured in the printer, the optimal module size would
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require a fractional drop of ink. As this is not possible, the printer will
round up or down to the next amount of complete drops.
The following table summarizes the recommended Datamatrix module
sizes for different horizontal resolutions to prevent the unintended
difference in Datamatrix length and height as described above. The
module size in defined in the Properties window when adding a 2D code
to a Job in CLARiSOFT.
Print Density Module Size
100% (240dpi) Any module sizes greater than 0.50
75% (180dpi) 0.85, 1.27, 1.69, 2.12, 2.54
Table 5-2: Print Density
Note: For more information, refer “How to Adjust Print Resolution” on
page 5-17.
How to Download a Job File
A job file can be downloaded from the PC to the printer using the
following methods:
• Direct cable connection (serial port of TCP/IP)
• USB memory stick
Download Job File using TCP/IP or Serial Connection
1 Connect the communications cable (serial or ethernet) between the PC
and the corresponding port of the printer.
Note: The printer must be turned on to download job files.
Note: For details on configuration of printer's communication ports for use
with CLARiSOFT, refer to Service Manual (P/N:
2 Click the Printer icon from the tool bar in CLARiSOFT. The Print
window appears (see Figure 5-22 on page 5-22).
3 Ensure that the Real-Time Coder is selected.
WLK462426).
4 Ensure that the correct printer is displayed in the Select Output Device
menu.
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Figure 5-22: Select Output Device
Figure 5-23: Print Preview of Job
5 Select Download under Image Options.
6 To download only the currently opened Job file, select the Current
Image button.
To download multiple Job files that have been saved to the PC, select
the File button and navigate to the location on the PC where the files
are saved. Highlight all of the Jobs you wish to transfer and select
Open.
A preview or list of the selected job(s) appears (see Figure 5-23).
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Figure 5-24: Progress Window
7 Click the OK button.
The Progress window which displays the status bar appears. The
status bar indicates the status of the job downloading process
(see Figure 5-24).
Ensure the Job now exists in the printer's database (see “How to Load
a Job for Printing” on page 5-29)
8 Disconnect the communications cable between the PC and the printer
if no longer needed.
Download a Job File using USB Memory Stick
Do the following tasks to download a job file from the PC to the printer
using a USB memory stick:
1 Insert the USB memory stick into the PC.
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Figure 5-25: Job Download Command
Figure 5-26: Job Download Command
2 On the File menu, click Job Download (see Figure 5-25). The Download
window appears (see Figure 5-26).
3 Ensure that the Real-Time Coder is selected (see Figure 5-26).
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Figure 5-27: Confirmation Window
4 Ensure that the correct printer is displayed in the Select Output Device
menu.
Note: If you do not select the correct output device, the image will not be
correct for the printer.
5 Select Print to File from Image Options.
6 Select the USB memory device to use from the drop-down menu.
Note: The Print What options will not display until a suitable memory
device is selected.
7 To download only the currently opened Job file, select the Current
Image button.
To download multiple Job files that have been saved to the PC, select
the File button and navigate to the location on the PC where the files
are saved. Highlight all of the Jobs you wish to transfer and select
Open.
8 The confirmation window appears (see Figure 5-27).
9 Click the OK button to continue.
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Caution
Figure 5-28: Download Complete
Figure 5-29: USB Port
USB
Port
After the files are downloaded, the message shown in Figure 5-28
appears.
Failure to use the Print to File procedure will result in errors and
rotated images.
10 Remove the USB Memory stick from the PC.
Connecting the USB Database
11 Insert the USB memory device into the USB port of the printer
(see Figure 5-29).
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Figure 5-30: External Database
Figure 5-31: Jobs List on USB Device
1. File Size
2. Edit Button
3. Transfer Button
4. Cancel Button
5. Selected Job
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4
12 Navigate to Tools > Databases. The database page displays the External
Database (see Figure 5-30).
13 Touch External to view all the jobs in the USB device (see Figure 5-31).
14 Touch on the job you require, the file size is displayed.
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Figure 5-32: Confirmation Screen
The buttons at the bottom of the page have the following functions:
Buttons Functions
Cancel Exits the current operation and takes you
Transfer Button Restores the currently selected Job.
Edit Allows Jobs to be deleted from the USB
Table 5-3: Bottom Buttons
15 Touch to restore a job. A confirmation appears
(Figure 5-32). Touch Yes to confirm.
back to the previous screen.
Memory Stick.
Note: To restore all Jobs from the USB Memory Stick at one time, do not
select a Job name from the list and touch the Transfer button
.
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How to Load a Job for Printing
Figure 5-33: Job List
To select and print a job, proceed as follows.
1 Touch the JOB Icon in the home page. The list of existing jobs
are displayed (see Figure 5-33).
Note: As you touch each Job name a preview of the Job is displayed on the
right hand side of the screen.
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Figure 5-34: Job Print Preview
2 Select the test job from the list and touch OK. The job print preview
appears (see Figure 5-34).
3 Touch OK, and the Home screen displays the newly loaded Job name.
The job is now ready for print.
How to Start the Printer
1 Touch the Startup/Shutdown icon to start the printer.
2 The STARTING UP status appears in the status bar of the CLARiTY
Home Page (see Figure 5-35 on page 5-31) followed by OFFLINE status
indicating the printer is successfully prepared for printing.
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3 The Stop and Run icons become active.
Figure 5-35: Home Page - Offline
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1. Offline Status
2. Startup/Shutdown
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4 If a fault or a warning condition exists, a fault or warning message
appears in the status bar instead of the OFFLINE status. Review the
“Fault Messages and Warnings” on page 8-1 and clear as required
before continuing.
5 To enable the printer to print, touch the green Start button.
Note: Changing the status to OFFLINE mode provides power to the
printhead and starts monitoring of the printhead parameters. This will also
allow the printhead to be purged manually if conditions are met.
Note: The status bar can also be used to place the printer into ONLINE or
OFFLINE mode (STOP or RUN). Make sure that the printer is not placed in
ONLINE/OFFLINE mode in error.
Note: The Start button will not function if there is no Job loaded to print.
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Stop Button
Figure 5-36: Stop Button
How to Stop the Printer
To stop the printer from printing, touch the red Stop button (see Figure 5-
36) or touch the status bar. The printer returns to the OFFLINE state.
Print Screen Saver
The CLARiTY operating system has a screensaver function (similar to that
of a PC), to extend the service life of the LCD display used in CLARiTY.
The screensaver function can be activated or deactivated within CLARiTY
Configuration Manger.
The shut-off time of the screensaver can be adjusted from 5 to 30 minutes.
The default shut-off time has been set to 15 minutes.
Touching anywhere on the screen causes the screensaver of the controller to
be switched on without triggering any other function on the user interface.
The screensaver is also switched ON again whenever data, a warning or an
error message appear.
If passwords have been assigned, an input mask appears upon activation
of the display to query the password for the screensaver.
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Warning
If a user was logged on before the screensaver came ON, then on
reactivation, the user will be asked to re-verify password.
PERSONAL INJURY. When the printer is in production and there
has been no activity on the CLARiTY touchscreen for a certain
period of time, the screensaver function is activated. This indicates
that CLARiTY is in power save mode. This option saves energy and
can be configured with CLARiTY configuration manager (Refer to
Service Manual for more information). During such instances, do not
assume that the printer is switched off and approach the printheads.
Always touch the touchscreen to check and confirm printer activity.
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Additional Printer Operations
This chapter contains the following topics:
• Viewing the current job or image
• Selecting a new job
• User editable fields
•Touch to edit
•Quick position edit
• How to delete a job from the database
• Line select mode
• How to replace the cartridge
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• Production audit log
• How to update printer software
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Figure 6-1: CLARiTY Home Page
Figure 6-2: Current Job Details Display
Viewing the Current Job or Image
The name of the current job is displayed on the CLARiTY home page
(see Figure 6-1). Before starting the production line, make sure that the
current job is the job that you want to print.
To view more details of the current job, proceed as follows:
1 Touch the name of the JOB on the home page.
2 This will display a preview of the job, as shown in Figure 6-2.
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3 To magnify the image on the screen, double touch on the image to
zoom in and zoom out.
If you are satisfied that the job is displayed correctly, you can start the
printer, as described in “How to Start the Printer” on page 5-30. If the
current job is not the job that you want to print, refer to the
instructions in “Selecting a New Job” on page 6-3.
4 Touch the Back button on the navigation bar, or the Home button to
return to the home page.
Selecting a New Job
If you want to print a job that is not the current job, you can select a
different one. Refer “How to Load a Job for Printing” on page 5-29.
You can modify the information before printing the job. Refer “User
Editable Fields” on page 6-4 for information on how to change it.
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To exit the job selection menu at any stage without making any changes,
touch the Cancel button.
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Figure 6-3: Default Data Window
User Editable Fields
Some jobs contain user editable fields. These fields are part of the job that
can be changed. There are three types of user editable fields:
• Variable TEXT fields.
For example, they are used for batch codes, product names, and other
text jobs.
• Variable DATE fields.
For example, they are used for sell by dates.
•Variable COUNTER fields.
Allows you to modify the starting value for a counter.
If the selected job has a user editable field, the interface prompts the user
to review this field and edit if required.
Note: Each field has a check box. The check box is unchecked initially. As you
enter the data and touch OK, the user interface automatically checks the box. You
can proceed to the next step only when all the boxes are checked.
How to Change the Text and Date Fields
To edit the user field, proceed as follows:
1 When a job is selected, the list of user editable fields in the job are
displayed.
2 Touch the required field from the list to select it (the first one in the list
is automatically selected). The default data for that field appears in the
preview window (Figure 6-3).
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Figure 6-4: Default Keypad
Language Selection Key
3 If the information in the preview window is the information that you
want to print, go to step 5. If you want to change the information,
perform step 4.
4 Touch Edit to modify the information.
For text fields, do the following tasks:
a. Use the alpha key pad to enter the data.
The CLARiTY Operating system supports a number of standard
languages for use with 'User Entered' text information.
b. Touch the 'Language Selection Key', to access the available
language selections (see Figure 6-4).
c. The keypad functions the same way as the keypad on a computer.
Make necessary changes to the information.
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Figure 6-5: Calendar Page
For date fields, do the following tasks:
d. Touch the data window to display the Calendar page
(see Figure 6-5).
e. Touch the + or - button to change the month and year.
f. Touch the date on the calendar to choose the date of the month, and
touch OK.
Note: Any dates that are not available for selection because of pre-defined
rules that may have been set in CLARiSOFT are dimmed.
5 Touch OK when you are satisfied that the information in the data
window is correct. The user interface checks the check box. If there are
only two user editable fields in the job, the user interface
automatically displays the second field. If there are three or more
fields, it displays the list of user editable fields, so that you can select
one.
When you touch OK at the final field for this job (and all the check
boxes are checked) the user interface shows you the preview of the
image.
6 At the preview, perform one of the following:
• If you are satisfied with the image and you want to run the new job,
touch OK. Products will be printed with the new image until you
make further changes or select a new job.
• If you are not ready to print the job, you can leave this screen as it
is. You can touch OK at a later stage, to select the job at that time.
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Touch To Edit
Figure 6-6: Message preview- Touch to edit
To update and change user fields quickly and easily in a printing job, the
user can use the ‘Touch To Edit’ feature.
Note: Touch to Edit feature is turned off by default and needs to be activated in
Clarity Configuration Manager.
1 Select the ‘Current Job Details Bar’ to display the job preview.
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• If you want to step back through the job select screens to make
alterations to the variable data, touch Cancel.
• To cancel the job selection altogether, touch Home button.
2 Touch the button.
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