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Videojet Technologies Inc.

1500 Mittel Boulevard Phone: [phone]
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Videojet Printer Compliance Information

Safety

Electromagnetic
Compatibility

For all customers

This equipment is UL listed in the U.S.A., CSA certified in
Canada, and certified by TUV Product Service for safety in the
European Union. It meets the requirements of the low voltage
directive in the European Union.

For customers in the U.S.A.

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 reasonable
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 which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

For customers in Canada

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Pour la clientèle du Canada

Cet appareil de la classe A respecte toutes les exigencies du
Reglement sur la materiel brouilleur du Canada.

For customers in the European Union

This printer complies with all requirements of the
Electromagnetic Compatibility directive of the European Union.
All Videojet accessories designed to be used with this printer
maintain this compliance. If non-Videojet accessories are
attached to the printer, it is the sole and full responsibility of
the customer to ensure that they meet the requirements of this
directive. Attaching non-compliant accessories may increase
the risk of injury, and cause the printer to exceed the limits of
the Electromagnetic Compatibility directive.

EXCEL 2000 Series Operator Manual

Chapter 1, Introduction

Introduction ...................................................................................................................1-3

References to the 2000 EXCEL Series Printer..........................................................1-3

Printer Supplies..........................................................................................................1-3

Who Should Use This Manual?....................................................................................1-4

Introduction ...............................................................................................................1-4

How To Use This Manual..............................................................................................1-4

If Using This Printer for the First Time.....................................................................1-4

If Already Familiar with the Printer ..........................................................................1-4

Writing Conventions Used in this Manual..................................................................1-5

Introduction ...............................................................................................................1-5

Printer Keys and Status Lights ..................................................................................1-5

Notes..........................................................................................................................1-5

Display Screen Text...................................................................................................1-5

Excel 2000 Series Service Manual................................................................................1-6

Introduction ...............................................................................................................1-6

Who Should Use the Service Manual? ......................................................................1-6

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ustomer Training......................................................................................1-6

Introduction ...............................................................................................................1-6

Getting Started...............................................................................................................1-7

Introduction ...............................................................................................................1-7

TotalSource.....................................................................................................................1-8

What is TotalSource?.................................................................................................1-8

The 9,'(2-(7 TotalSource Commitment..............................................................1-8

If You Need Assistance.............................................................................................1-8

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Introduction ...................................................................................................................2-3

Safety Conventions Used In This Manual ................................................................... 2-4

Introduction ...............................................................................................................2-4

Warning Statements ...................................................................................................2-4

Caution Statements....................................................................................................2-5

Equipment Safety Guidelines .......................................................................................2-6

Ink Safety Guidelines ....................................................................................................2-7

Medical Emergencies.....................................................................................................2-9

Emergencies Involving Printer Fluids .......................................................................2-9

Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center....................................................................2-9

Chapter 2, Safety

Chapter 3, Using the Keyboard

Introduction ...................................................................................................................3-4

If Using This Printer for the First Time.....................................................................3-4

If Already Familiar with the Printer ..........................................................................3-4

Keyboard Description ...................................................................................................3-5

Keyboard Lock and Display Contrast Features .........................................................3-7

Keyboard Lock Features............................................................................................3-7

Display Contrast Feature ........................................................................................... 3-8

Control Keys ..................................................................................................................3-9

Control Key Identification.........................................................................................3-9

Control Key Description............................................................................................3-9

ON Key....................................................................................................................3-10

CANCEL Key..........................................................................................................3-11

DELETE Key ..........................................................................................................3-12

OFF Key..................................................................................................................3-12

ENTER Key.............................................................................................................3-13

HELP Key................................................................................................................3-14

HEAD Key ..............................................................................................................3-14

PRINT Key..............................................................................................................3-15

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Display Screen..............................................................................................................3-17

Information in the Display Screen...........................................................................3-17

Cursor ......................................................................................................................3-18

Status Lights.................................................................................................................3-19

Overview .................................................................................................................3-19

READY Light..........................................................................................................3-20

SERVICE Light.......................................................................................................3-20

Function Keys ..............................................................................................................3-21

Introduction .............................................................................................................3-21

Using the Function Keys .........................................................................................3-22

Arrow Keys ..................................................................................................................3-23

Introduction .............................................................................................................3-23

Using the Arrow Keys.............................................................................................3-24

Alpha Keypad ..............................................................................................................3-25

Introduction .............................................................................................................3-25

Creating Alphabetic Characters...............................................................................3-25

Creating Special Characters.....................................................................................3-25

Numeric Keypad..........................................................................................................3-26

Introduction .............................................................................................................3-26

Creating Numeric Characters...................................................................................3-26

Creating Arabic Numerals.......................................................................................3-26

Chapter 4, Printer Start-up and Shut-down

Guidelines for Using the Printer ..................................................................................4-3

Introduction ...............................................................................................................4-3

If Printer is Not Used Frequently...............................................................................4-3

Extended Shutdown...................................................................................................4-3

Preparing to Turn the Printer On................................................................................4-4

Introduction ...............................................................................................................4-4

Procedure...................................................................................................................4-4

Turning the Printer On.................................................................................................4-6

Introduction ...............................................................................................................4-6

Turning the Printer On –EXCEL 2000 Printer..........................................................4-6

Turning the Printer ON - EXCEL 2000 Opaque Printer............................................4-8

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Turning the Printer Off...............................................................................................4-10

Turning the Printer Off – EXCEL 2000 Printer.......................................................4-10

Turning the Printer Off – EXCEL 2000 Opaque Printer.........................................4-12

The EXCEL 2000 Opaque Circulator Pump ...........................................................4-13

Software Summary Chart.............................................................................................5-3

Introduction ...............................................................................................................5-3

Frame: Definition ......................................................................................................5-3

F Keys........................................................................................................................5-4

Software Summary Chart Modes.................................................................................5-5

Introduction ...............................................................................................................5-5

Edit Mode..................................................................................................................5-5

Character Set-up Mode..............................................................................................5-6

Insert Mode................................................................................................................5-7

Service Mode.............................................................................................................5-8

System Set-up Mode..................................................................................................5-8

Print Set-up Mode......................................................................................................5-9

Chapter 5, Software Summary Chart

Chapter 6, Creating and Printing Messages

Introduction ...................................................................................................................6-5

Overview ...................................................................................................................6-5

Sections in this Chapter.............................................................................................6-5

Software Illustration Conventions ...............................................................................6-5

Creating Messages.........................................................................................................6-6

Introduction ...............................................................................................................6-6

Create a New Message...............................................................................................6-6

View the Last Message Printed .................................................................................6-7

Procedure...................................................................................................................6-7

Clear an Existing Message.........................................................................................6-7

Procedure...................................................................................................................6-7

Select a Print Matrix (Message Format)......................................................................6-8

Introduction ...............................................................................................................6-8

Message Formats Available.......................................................................................6-8

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-11

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Creating a Reversed, Inverted, or Bold Character...................................................6-12

Introduction .............................................................................................................6-12

Procedures in this Section........................................................................................6-12

Reverse a Character.................................................................................................6-13

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-13

Invert a Character ....................................................................................................6-14

Change the Character Multi-Stroke (Bold)..............................................................6-15

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-15

Applying Reverse, Invert and Bold to Entire Messages...........................................6-16

Introduction .............................................................................................................6-16

Procedures in this Section........................................................................................6-16

Reverse a Message...................................................................................................6-17

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-17

Invert a Message......................................................................................................6-18

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-18

Reversed and Inverted Message ..............................................................................6-18

Reverse All Characters............................................................................................6-19

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-19

Inverted Message with all Characters Reversed......................................................6-19

Change the Message Multi-Stroke (Bold) ...............................................................6-20

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-20

Adjusting the Height of the Message..........................................................................6-21

Introduction .............................................................................................................6-21

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-21

Adjusting the Width of the Message..........................................................................6-22

Introduction .............................................................................................................6-22

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-22

Adding Inserts Into Messages.....................................................................................6-24

Introduction .............................................................................................................6-24

Insert Types .............................................................................................................6-24

Insert Reference Table.............................................................................................6-25

Alpha Hour Insert....................................................................................................6-26

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-26

Alpha Month Insert..................................................................................................6-27

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-27

Hour-of-Day Insert ..................................................................................................6-28

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-28

Minute Insert............................................................................................................6-29

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-29

Hour-of-the-Week Insert .........................................................................................6-30

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-30

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Week-of-the-Year Insert..........................................................................................6-31

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-31

Month Insert ............................................................................................................6-32

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-32

Day-of-Month Insert................................................................................................6-33

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-33

Year Insert ...............................................................................................................6-34

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-34

Julian Date Insert.....................................................................................................6-35

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-35

Expiration Alpha Month Insert................................................................................6-36

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-36

Expiration Month-of-Year Insert.............................................................................6-38

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-38

Expiration Day-of-Month Insert..............................................................................6-39

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-39

Expiration Year Insert..............................................................................................6-41

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-41

Expiration Julian Date Insert ...................................................................................6-42

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-43

Serializer Insert........................................................................................................6-44

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-44

Timer Insert .............................................................................................................6-47

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-49

Programmable Shift Timer ......................................................................................6-50

Set-Up Procedure.....................................................................................................6-50

Insert Procedure.......................................................................................................6-53

Appended Message Insert........................................................................................6-54

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-54

Remote Data Insert..................................................................................................6-57

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-57

Multi-Space Insert ...................................................................................................6-59

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-59

Custom Character Insert..........................................................................................6-61

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-61

Graphic Insert..........................................................................................................6-63

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-63

Bar Code Insert........................................................................................................6-65

Procedure for 3 of 9 or 2 of 5I Bar Codes ...............................................................6-65

Procedure for EAN-8 and EAN-13 Bar Codes........................................................6-68

Procedure for UPC-A ..............................................................................................6-70

Procedure for Code 128B and 128C Bar Codes ......................................................6-72

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Removing an Insert from the Message ......................................................................6-75

Introduction .............................................................................................................6-75

Removing an Insert..................................................................................................6-75

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-75

Loading a Message into the Printer ...........................................................................6-76

Introduction .............................................................................................................6-76

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-76

Storing Messages..........................................................................................................6-77

Introduction .............................................................................................................6-77

Store a Message.......................................................................................................6-77

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-77

Recall a Stored Message..........................................................................................6-78

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-78

View Stored Messages.............................................................................................6-79

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-79

Printing Messages........................................................................................................6-80

Introduction .............................................................................................................6-80

Criteria for Printing a Message................................................................................6-80

Print a Message........................................................................................................6-81

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-81

Delay Printing of a Message....................................................................................6-82

Chapter 7, System Setup

Introduction ...................................................................................................................7-4

Software Illustration Conventions ...............................................................................7-4

View and Reset the Print Count...................................................................................7-5

Introduction ...............................................................................................................7-5

View Current Print Count..........................................................................................7-5

Reset the Current Print Count....................................................................................7-5

View and Reset the Product Count..............................................................................7-6

Introduction ...............................................................................................................7-6

View the Current Product Count ...............................................................................7-6

Reset the Current Product Count...............................................................................7-6

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Select the Method of Product Speed Matching...........................................................7-7

Procedure...................................................................................................................7-8

Set the Internal System Clock ......................................................................................7-9

Set the System Time................................................................................................7-10

Procedure.................................................................................................................7-10

Set the System Date.................................................................................................7-11

Procedure.................................................................................................................7-12

Set the Current Hour-of-the-Week .........................................................................7-13

Procedure.................................................................................................................7-13

Set the Current- Week-of-the-Year..........................................................................7-15

Procedure.................................................................................................................7-15

Set the Programmable Date Roll-over.....................................................................7-17

Set the Printer for U.S. Daylight Savings Time.......................................................7-18

Building a Custom Character.....................................................................................7-19

Introduction .............................................................................................................7-19

Procedure.................................................................................................................7-20

Edit a Custom Character..........................................................................................7-21

Enable or Disable the Ink Low Alert Light Option..................................................7-22

Procedure.................................................................................................................7-22

Set the Baud Rate ........................................................................................................7-23

Procedure.................................................................................................................7-23

Set the Remote Mode for External Message Receiving............................................7-24

Procedure.................................................................................................................7-24

Set Auto Repeat ...........................................................................................................7-25

Procedure.................................................................................................................7-26

Monitor Flow Time Setting (Service Status).............................................................7-27

Procedure.................................................................................................................7-27

Set Print Delay.............................................................................................................7-28

When Would You Use Print Delay?........................................................................7-28

Procedure.................................................................................................................7-29

Set Print Set-up Parameters.......................................................................................7-30

Store Set-up Parameters...........................................................................................7-31

Recall Set-up Parameters.........................................................................................7-32

Reset Set-up Parameters..........................................................................................7-32

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5 x 7 SL Tower.............................................................................................................7-33

Procedure.................................................................................................................7-34

Reverse Image Bar Code...........................................................................................7-355

Procedure.................................................................................................................7-36

ix

Introduction

In this chapter you will find:

1

•

a brief description of the intended use of the product

•

for whom this manual is intended, how it is organized, and
the writing conventions that are used to present information

•

a recommended order of steps to follow for the first time or
for inexperienced users preparing to operate the printer

WARNING: Read Chapter 2, Safety, before beginning to

operate the equipment.

Refer to page 1-2 for a chapter-level Table of Contents.

1-1

Introduction

Introduction ...................................................................................................................1-3

Who Should Use This Manual?....................................................................................1-4

How To Use This Manual..............................................................................................1-4

Writing Conventions Used in this Manual..................................................................1-5

Chapter 1 Contents

References to the EXCEL 2000 Series Printer..........................................................1-3

Printer Supplies..........................................................................................................1-3

Introduction ...............................................................................................................1-4

If Using This Printer for the First Time.....................................................................1-4

If Already Familiar with the Printer ..........................................................................1-4

Introduction ...............................................................................................................1-5

Printer Keys and Status Lights ..................................................................................1-5

Notes..........................................................................................................................1-5

Display Screen Text...................................................................................................1-5

EXCEL 2000 Series Service Manual............................................................................1-6

Introduction ...............................................................................................................1-6

Who Should Use the Service Manual? ......................................................................1-6

Videojet Customer Training.........................................................................................1-6

Introduction ...............................................................................................................1-6

Getting Started...............................................................................................................1-7

Introduction ...............................................................................................................1-7

TotalSource

What is

®

...................................................................................................................1-8

Source?.................................................................................................1-8

Total

The 9,'(2-(7 TotalSource Commitment..............................................................1-8

If You Need Assistance.............................................................................................1-8

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Introduction

EXCEL 2000 Series Operator Manual

The 9,'(2-(7 EXCEL® 2000 Series printer is a non-contact ink
jet printer designed to print small character messages onto a
product. This equipment is typically used for industrial marking,
coding, and overprinting.

References to the
EXCEL 2000 Series
Printer

Printer Supplies

For ease of reading, the 9,'(2-(7 EXCEL 2000 Series printer
will be referred to as the “printer” throughout the remainder of
this manual.

Due to the large variety of 9,'(2-(7® inks available for use
with this product, this printer can print on virtually any surface,
texture, contour, or shape.

CAUTION: For continued protection against possible fire

hazard, use only
flashpoint no lower than –22
point no lower than 56°C (133°F).

9,'(2-(7

fluids with a

C (–8°F) and boiling

°

Contact your 9,'(2-(7 sales representative or distributor if you
have any questions regarding supplies selection (inks, make-up
fluids, and cleaning solutions) or product applications.

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Introduction

Who Should Use This Manual?

Introduction

This manual is for you, the operator. This manual only contains
information about operating the printer.

Unless otherwise noted, all procedures in this manual can be
performed by the operator of the printer.

WARNING: Customers who intend to service and maintain

the printer themselves must only have qualified
personnel to perform these procedures.

Qualified personnel are considered to be those
persons who have the proper technical training
(successful completion of a training course
covering this printer), have experience to work
on this equipment, and are aware of the hazards
to which they will be exposed.

The Service Manual is intended to be a
supplement (and not a replacement) to training.

,

Keep this manual in a safe location where it can be easily accessed
for reference.

How To Use This Manual

If Using This Printer for
the First Time

If Already Familiar with
the Printer

If you are using this printer for the first time or have had little
experience operating it, follow the procedure in

Getting Started

on page 1-7. This section will guide you through the best way to
learn about the printer by having you read information in a
specific order.

If you are already familiar with the printer, use the information in
this manual for reference as needed. This manual is organized so
that you can quickly and easily find the information you need.

1-4

Writing Conventions Used in this Manual

EXCEL 2000 Series Operator Manual

Introduction

Printer Keys and Status
Lights

Notes

The following ways of presenting information are commonly
used throughout this manual. These writing conventions are used
to set specific types of key information apart from the common
text.

NOTE: Refer to

and Caution statements.

Chapter 2, Safety

, for examples of Warning

All keys and status lights on the keyboard are shown in all caps
bold type when referred to within the text.

For Example:
Press the ON key to turn on the printer On. The HEAD

indicator light will flash to indicate that the printer start up
sequence has begun.

The word Note is used to support a particular step or piece of
information.

Display Screen Text

For Example:
Turn the ink pressure regulator clockwise until the pressure

gauge reads from 17-20 psi (1.16 to 1.37 bar).

NOTE: Set the ink pressure to approximately 17 psi (1.16 bar)

if you are using an alcohol/ketone based ink or to
approximately 20 psi (1.37 bar) if using a water/poly
based ink.

Any word, character, or symbol which appears in the display
screen is shown surrounded by the arrow symbols (<,>) when
referred to within the text.

For Example:
Press the F3 key to select <VIEW PRINT>. This will display

the last message that was loaded into the printer.

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Introduction

EXCEL 2000 Series Service Manual

Introduction

Who Should Use the
Service Manual?

Included with the printer is the

Service Manual

. The Service Manual includes information about

EXCEL 2000 Series Printer

installing, setting up, maintaining, troubleshooting, and servicing
the printer. Also included in the Service Manual are sections
about theory of operation, component identification, component
removal and replacement, specifications, accessories and spare
parts, and an illustrated parts breakdown.

WARNING: Customers who intend to service and maintain

the printer themselves must only have qualified
personnel perform those procedures.

Qualified personnel are considered to be those
persons who have the proper technical training
(successful completion of a training course
covering this printer), have experience to work
on this equipment, and are aware of the hazards
to which they will be exposed.

,

Videojet Customer Training

Introduction

The Service Manual is intended to be a
supplement (and not a replacement) to training.

Keep the Service Manual for future reference, even if you should
choose to have 9,'(2-(7 (or one of its distributors) maintain
and service your printer.

For customers who intend to service and maintain the printer,
9,'(2-(7 highly recommends the completion of a Customer
Training Course covering the 9,'(2-(7 EXCEL 2000 Series
printer. The Service Manual is intended to be a supplement (and
not a replacement) to 9,'(2-(7 Customer Training.

For more information on Customer Training Courses, call 1-800­843-3610 (within the U.S.A. only). Outside the U.S.A., customers
should contact a 9,'(2-(7 subsidiary office or local distributor
for further information.

1-6

Getting Started

EXCEL 2000 Series Operator Manual

Introduction

Before using your printer, read the sections of this manual listed
below to gain a better understanding of the printer and to learn
how to print a message onto a product.

NOTE: At this point, it is assumed that the printer has already

been installed by a qualified service technician and the
system parameters have been set.

1. Review

Writing Conventions Used in this Manual

on

page 1-5 in this chapter.

2. Read

Chapter 2, Safety,

to become aware of the safety issues
for this product and the supplies used with it. Do this before
you unpack the supplies or operate the printer.

3. Read

Chapter 3, Using the Keyboard

, to become familiar with

the keyboard and the function of each key and keypad.

4. Read

Chapter 4, Printer Start–Up and Shutdown

, to become
familiar with the general guidelines and procedures to turn the
printer On and Off.

5. Read

Chapters 5, 6,

and 7 to become familiar with how to use

the printer software to operate the printer.

1-7

Introduction

TotalSource

®

What is TotalSource?

9,'(2-(7

The
TotalSource
Commitment

TotalSource, TOTAL SERVICE PLUS RELIABILITY, is

9,'(2-(7 commitment to provide to you—our customer—the
complete service you deserve.

The 9,'(2-(7 TotalSource Service Program is an integral part
of our business in providing marks, codes, and images where,
when, and how often customers specify for packages, products, or
printed materials.

Our commitment includes:

•

applications support

•

installation services

•

maintenance training

•

customer response center

If You Need Assistance

•

technical support

•

field service

•

extended hours phone assistance

•

parts and supplies

•

repair service

•

inks, make-up fluids, and supplies

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact
9,'(2-(7 at 1-800-843-3610 (for all customers within the
U.S.A.). Outside the U.S.A., contact 9,'(2-(7 distributor or
subsidiary for assistance.

Videojet Technologies Inc.

1500 Mittel Boulevard

Wood Dale, IL 60191–1073 U.S.A.

www.videojet.com

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

International Fax: [phone]

1-8

Safety

In this chapter you will find:

2

•

safety conventions used in this manual

•

important safety guidelines to follow when operating the
equipment

•

important safety guidelines to follow when working with
inks, make-up fluids, and cleaning solutions

•

what to do in case of a medical emergency

WARNING: Read this chapter thoroughly before attempting

to operate this product.

Refer to page 2-2 for a chapter–level Table of Contents.

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Safety

Chapter 2 Contents

Introduction ...................................................................................................................2-3

Safety Conventions Used In This Manual ................................................................... 2-4

Introduction ...............................................................................................................2-4

Warning Statements ...................................................................................................2-4

Caution Statements....................................................................................................2-5

Equipment Safety Guidelines .......................................................................................2-6

Ink Safety Guidelines ....................................................................................................2-7

Medical Emergencies.....................................................................................................2-9

Emergencies Involving Printer Fluids .......................................................................2-9

Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center....................................................................2-9

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Introduction

EXCEL 2000 Series Operator Manual

The policy of

Videojet Technologies Inc.

is to manufacture
non–contact printing/coding systems and ink supplies that meet
high standards of performance and reliability. We enforce strict
quality control techniques to eliminate the potential for defects and
hazards in our products.

The intended use of the EXCEL 2000 Series printer is to print
information directly onto a product. Use of this equipment in any
other fashion may lead to serious personal injury.

The safety guidelines provided in this chapter are intended to
educate the operator on all safety issues in order to operate the
printer in a safe manner.

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Safety

Safety Conventions Used In This Manual

Introduction

Warning Statements

Specific information is listed throughout this manual in the form
of Warning and Caution statements.

•

Warning statement ......................................turn to page 2-4

•

Caution statement ........................................turn to page 2-5

Pay close attention to these statements. They contain important
information on avoiding potential hazards to yourself or to the
equipment.

Warning statements:

•

are used to indicate hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in severe personal injury or death

•

appear in bold type

•

have a triangular symbol with an exclamation point to the
immediate left

•

are preceded by the word WARNING

•

are always found before the step or piece of information to
which they refer

For Example:

WARNING: Customers who intend to service and

maintain the printer themselves must
only have qualified personnel perform
those procedures. Qualified personnel
are considered to be those persons who
have the proper technical training,
(successful completion of a training
course covering this printer), have
experience to work on this equipment,
and are aware of the hazards to which
they will be exposed. The Service Manual
is intended to be a supplement (and not
a replacement) to training.

2-4

EXCEL 2000 Series Operator Manual

Caution Statements

Caution statements:

•

are used to indicate hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in minor personal injury or product or
property damage

•

appear in bold type

•

have a triangular symbol with an exclamation point to the
immediate left

•

are always preceded by the word CAUTION

•

are always found before the step or piece of information to
which they refer

For Example

CAUTION: For continued protection against possible

fire hazard, use only
with a flashpoint no lower than -22°C
(-8°F) and boiling point no lower than
56°C (133°F).

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fluids

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Safety

Equipment Safety Guidelines

WARNING: Always observe the following safety guidelines

Comply with Electrical Codes

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

Avoid Breathing Exhaust Vapors

During operation, the printer exhausts vapors through the muffler.
These vapors may be flammable and present a health hazard. For
these reasons, do not allow the exhaust to be confined to an area
that does not have proper ventilation or is near a source of
ignition. Printer exhaust fumes are generally are heavier than air,
so keep all sources of ignition away from low areas where fumes
may travel or accumulate.

when installing, operating, servicing, or
maintaining the printer and associated
equipment.

If any of these circumstances apply, it may be necessary to vent the
printer exhaust to outside air. Consult the appropriate regulatory
agency concerning emission permitting and venting system
requirements before venting printer exhaust to outside air.

Do Not Remove Warning Labels

Do not, under any circumstances, remove or obstruct any warning
or instruction labels in the printer.

Placement of Printer
WARNING: Do not place the printer in an explosive

atmosphere.

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Ink Safety Guidelines

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WARNING: Always observe the following safety guidelines

when working with any ink, make–up fluid, or
cleaning solution.

CAUTION: For continued protection against possible fire

fluids with a

No Smoking

hazard, use only
flashpoint no lower than –22°C (–8°F) and boiling
point no lower than 56°C (133°F).

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Do not smoke when near the printer or printhead. Explosion or
fire may result if the printer exhaust fumes are subjected to an
ignition source.

Wear Safety Glasses

Wear safety glasses with side shields (or equivalent eye
protection) when handling any ink, make–up fluid, or cleaning
solution. If fluid is splashed into your eyes, flush eyes with water
for 15 minutes and see a doctor immediately

Avoid Skin Contact

Wear butyl rubber gloves when handling any ink, make–up fluid,
or cleaning solution. Avoid contact with skin and mucous
membranes (nasal passage, throat). Upon contact with skin,
remove any contaminated clothing and wash area with soap and
water. See a doctor if irritation persists.

Avoid Breathing in Vapors

Avoid prolonged exposure to vapors. Consult the Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS) for recommendations on engineering controls

and personal protective equipment.

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Safety

Read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Read and understand the

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS

before using any ink, make–up fluid, or cleaning solution. An

MSDS

exists for each type of ink, make–up fluid, and cleaning
solution; the appropriate sheet or sheets are supplied with the
product when shipped.

Make certain to retain all
copies of

MSDSs

by contacting the

are available upon request and can be obtained

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MSDSs

for future reference. Additional

Customer Service Department at

800–843–3610. Outside the U.S.A., customers should contact a

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Store Inks Properly

subsidiary office or their local distributor.

Certain inks, make–up fluids, and cleaning solutions 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

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

will indicate if a particular

fluid is flammable.

Dispose of Ink Properly

Do not pour any ink, make–up fluid, or cleaning solution into
sinks, sewers, or drains. Waste disposal must comply with local
regulations; contact the appropriate regulatory agency for further
information.

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Medical Emergencies

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WARNING: In the event of a medical emergency, contact a

doctor immediately

.

Emergencies Involving
Printer Fluids

Rocky Mountain Poison
Control Center

If the incident involves an ink, make–up fluid, or cleaning
solution, bring the bottle and/or

(MSDS)

with you to the doctor’s office. These items contain

Material Safety Data Sheet

important information that the doctor may require in order to
provide treatment

All of

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’s inks, make–up fluids, and cleaning solutions
are registered with the Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center,
located in the U.S.A. If the bottle or

MSDS

cannot be located, the
doctor can contact the Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center to
obtain the information required.

Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center

[phone]

NOTE: Persons outside the U.S.A. requiring medical attention

can have a doctor contact the Rocky Mountain Poison
Control Center in the U.S.A. or a poison control center
or hospital in their own area.

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Notes:

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Using the Keyboard

In this chapter you will find:

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• a description of the main sections of the keyboard

• how to lock the keyboard to prevent others from using it

• how to change the contrast of the display screen

• an explanation of what each key and group of keys is used

for and what happens when a key is pressed

Refer to page 3-2 for a chapter–level Table of Contents.

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Using the Keyboard

Introduction ...................................................................................................................3-4

If Using This Printer for the First Time.....................................................................3-4

If Already Familiar with the Printer ..........................................................................3-4

Keyboard Description ...................................................................................................3-5

Keyboard Lock and Display Contrast Features .........................................................3-7

Keyboard Lock Features............................................................................................3-7

Display Contrast Feature ........................................................................................... 3-8

Control Keys ..................................................................................................................3-9

Control Key Identification.........................................................................................3-9

Control Key Description............................................................................................3-9

ON Key....................................................................................................................3-10

CANCEL Key..........................................................................................................3-11

DELETE Key ..........................................................................................................3-12

OFF Key..................................................................................................................3-12

ENTER Key.............................................................................................................3-13

HELP Key................................................................................................................3-14

HEAD Key ..............................................................................................................3-14

PRINT Key..............................................................................................................3-15

Chapter 3 Contents

Display Screen..............................................................................................................3-17

Information in the Display Screen...........................................................................3-17

Cursor ......................................................................................................................3-18

Status Lights.................................................................................................................3-19

Overview .................................................................................................................3-19

READY Light..........................................................................................................3-20

SERVICE Light.......................................................................................................3-20

Function Keys ..............................................................................................................3-21

Introduction .............................................................................................................3-21

Using the Function Keys .........................................................................................3-22

Arrow Keys ..................................................................................................................3-23

Introduction .............................................................................................................3-23

Using the Arrow Keys.............................................................................................3-24

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Alpha Keypad ..............................................................................................................3-25

Introduction .............................................................................................................3-25

Creating Alphabetic Characters...............................................................................3-25

Creating Special Characters.....................................................................................3-25

Numeric Keypad..........................................................................................................3-26

Introduction .............................................................................................................3-26

Creating Numeric Characters...................................................................................3-26

Creating Special Characters.....................................................................................3-26

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Using the Keyboard

Introduction

If Using This Printer for
the First Time

If Already Familiar with
the Printer

This chapter shows you how to use the keyboard to operate the
printer. If you are using the printer for the first time or have had
little experience using it, read this entire chapter first before using
the keyboard. This will provide you with the basic knowledge
required to operate the printer.

If you are already familiar with the printer and know how to use
the keyboard, use the information in this chapter as a reference.
The information is organized so that you can choose a particular
key or group of keys and quickly go to that section to find and
identify its function.

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Keyboard Description

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This section describes the keys on the keyboard. The keyboard is
located on the front of the printer cabinet. (Refer to Figure 3-1.)
The keyboard is organized into many sections, each of which
contains keys dedicated to perform a specific printer function.
(Refer to Figure 3-2)

The keyboard contains the following components:

• Control Keys................................................turn to page 3-9

• Display Screen ...........................................turn to page 3-17

• Status Lights...............................................turn to page 3-19

• Function Keys............................................turn to page 3-21

• Arrow Keys................................................turn to page 3-23

• Alpha Keypad ............................................turn to page 3-25

• Numeric Keypad........................................turn to page 3-26

Keyboard

(Refer to

Figure 3-2)

Figure 3-1.

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P

S

Function Keys

(Refer to page 3-21)

SHIFT

Display Screen

(Refer to page 3-17)

SPACE

Arrow Keys

(Refer to page 3-23)

ALT

SHIFT

HIFT

CANCEL

DELETE

HELP

ENTER

Control Keys

(Refer to page 3-9)

READY

SERVICE

READY

RINT

Alpha Keypad

(Refer to page 3-25)

Figure 3-2. Keyboard Layout

Numeric Keypad

(Refer to page 3-26)

Control keys

(Refer to page 3-9)

Status Lights

(Refer to page 3-19)

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Keyboard Lock and Display Contrast Features

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Keyboard Lock Features

Figure 3-3. Keyboard Lock

The printer keyboard lock feature allows you to prevent others
from using the keyboard. Open the fluid pan door; the keyboard
lock is located to the right of the fluid pan. Refer to Figure 3-3.

Keyboard Lock

To lock the keyboard:

Insert the brass key (supplied with the printer) into the keyboard
lock slot and turn it clockwise one-quarter turn (refer to
Figure 3-4). This will prevent unwanted users from accessing the
keyboard.

To unlock the keyboard:

Insert the key into the keyboard lock slot and turn it
counterclockwise one-quarter turn (refer to Figure 3-4).

Locked Position Unlocked Position

Figure 3-4. Locking and Unlocking the Keyboard

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Using the Keyboard

D

Even when the keyboard is locked, you can still turn the printer On
and Off, and control the printing of messages. Therefore, the
following keys remain active when the keyboard is locked:

• ON key

• OFF key

• HEAD key

• PRINT key

Display Contrast
Feature

The display contrast feature allows you to control the contrast
(brightness) of the display screen. Open the fluid pan door; the
keyboard lock is located to the right of the fluid pan. (Refer to
Figure 3-5).

To adjust the contrast (brightness) of the display screen, turn the
display contrast knob in the appropriate direction. Turn the knob
clockwise for a brighter display, and counterclockwise for a darker
display.

Figure 3-5. Display Contrast Knob

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isplay Contrast Knob

Control Keys

O

S

E

C

D

H

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Control Key
Identification

Control Key
Description

The control keys are the keys most often used to operate the
printer. (Refer to Figure 3-6) The following keys are considered
to be control keys:

• ON key ......................................................turn to page 3-10

• CANCEL key............................................turn to page 3-11

• DELETE key.............................................turn to page 3-12

• OFF key ....................................................turn to page 3-12

• ENTER key...............................................turn to page 3-13

• HELP key..................................................turn to page 3-14

• HEAD key.................................................turn to page 3-14

• PRINT key ................................................turn to page 3-15

To find out more about a particular control key, refer to
Figure 3-6 (or any of the other figures in this section) and find the
item number of that control key. Then refer to the corresponding
item number in the text to learn more about that particular key.

CANCEL

Key

ANCEL

ELETE

ELP

ALT

SHIFT

SPACE

HIFT

NTER

ENTER

Key

Figure 3-6. Control Keys on the Keyboard

READY

SERVICE

EAD PRINT

DELETE

Key

HEAD

Key

N

OFF

HELP

PRINT

Key

Key

Key

Key

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ON Key

What Happens When the
ON Key is Pressed?

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The ON key is used to turn the printer On. The ON key is active
only if the AC power switch (located on the lower right side of
the printer) is in the On (I) position; otherwise it cannot be used.

Once the ON key is pressed, several things occur:

• the light on the HEAD key flashes

• the display screen turns On

• the message <STARTUP> flashes at the top of the display

screen, and the initial software screen (<01 EDIT>)
appears in the display screen.

• the printer begins its 97-second start-up sequence (refer to

the definition below).

ON Key Summary

Light is On:

sequence is in progress or is completed. The keyboard is active
during the 97-second start-up sequence. The printer is active
only when the start-up sequence is completed.

This indicates that the 97-second printer start-up

Start-up Sequence:
Definition

Light is Off:

keyboard is not active

This indicates that the printer is Off, and the

.

The printer start-up sequence is the elapsed time from when the
ON key is pressed to the time the printer is ready for use. The
sequence lasts 97 seconds.

During the printer start-up sequence, the printer system verifies
that everything is operating properly. Hydraulics, pneumatics, and
electronics are enabled, systems checks are performed, printer
faults are monitored, and the ink stream is stabilized.

Once the 97-second start-up sequence is completed, the light on
the HEAD key stops flashing and lights, and the message <HEAD
ON> appears at the top of the display screen. Refer to the HEAD
Key on page 3-14 for further information.

If you press the OFF key while the printer is performing the
start-up sequence, the printer will stop the start-up sequence and
automatically start the four-minute shutdown sequence (which
turns the printer Off).

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WARNING: Even though the light on the ON key is Off, AC

power is still applied to the printer unless the AC
power cord or main circuit breaker is
disconnected.

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R

S

CANCEL

DELETE

HELP

ALT

SHIFT

PACE SHIFT ENTER

ENTER

CANCEL

Key

Key

DELETE

EADY

ERVICE

HEAD PRINT

Key

HEAD

ON

Key

Key

OFF

HELP

PRINT

Key

Key

Key

Figure 3-7. Control Keys on the Keyboard

CANCEL Key

The CANCEL key is used to:

• cancel any changes to existing data. Pressing the CANCEL

• stop the printer shutdown sequence. Pressing the CANCEL

• turn the optional ALERT light Off (if installed) once it has

The CANCEL key is active only if the light on the ON key is lit.

key after you have made changes to specific data will cause
the printer to ignore the changes, and return to the
beginning of that software frame.

key while the printer is performing the four-minute
shutdown sequence will stop the shutdown sequence and
automatically begin the printer start-up sequence.

been activated. Pressing the CANCEL key when the
ALERT light is On will turn the ALERT light Off, reset
the warning condition, and turn the SERVICE light Off.

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Using the Keyboard

DELETE Key

OFF Key

The DELETE key is used to:

• delete a character in the message. To delete a character,

use the arrow keys to position the cursor (dark, blinking
box) on the character to be removed then press the
DELETE key. Once the character is removed, all
subsequent characters will shift to the left.

• delete an insert in the message. To delete an insert, use the

arrow keys to position the cursor on the first character of
the insert to be removed, then press the DELETE key.

The DELETE key is active only if the light on the ON key is lit.
The OFF key is used to turn the printer Off. The OFF key is

active only if the AC power switch (located on the lower right
side of the printer) is in the ON (I) position.

Once the OFF key is pressed, the printer will begin its four–minute
printer shutdown sequence, and the message <SHUTDOWN
RUNNING> will flash at the top of the display screen. Once the
four–minute sequence is completed, the printer will turn Off.

Shutdown Sequence:
Definition

The printer shutdown sequence is the elapsed time it takes the
printer to turn Off. The sequence lasts four minutes.

During the printer shutdown sequence, the printer turns the ink
and high voltage Off. The vacuum remains On to draw ink from
the ink return line back into the reservoir (in the ink module),
then turns the power supply Off

CAUTION: To turn the printer Off, press the OFF key on the

keyboard and allow the printer to complete the
four–minute shutdown sequence. Then toggle the
AC power switch to the Off position. Failure to
follow this shutdown procedure properly 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 line, resulting in problems at
printer start–up.

WARNING: AC power is still active at certain points in the

printer unless the AC switch is turned Off and/or
power to the printer is removed.

You can interrupt the four–minute shutdown sequence by pressing
the CANCEL key at any time during the shutdown sequence. This
will stop the shutdown sequence and automatically start the
97-second printer start-up sequence.

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If you press the ON key while the printer is performing the shutdown
sequence, your attempt to turn the printer back On will be ignored.

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R

S

CANCEL

DELETE

HELP

ALT

SHIFT

PACE SHIFT ENTER

ENTER

CANCEL

Key

Key

DELETE

EADY

ERVICE

HEAD PRINT

Key

HEAD

ON

Key

Key

OFF

HELP

PRINT

Key

Key

Key

Figure 3-8. Control Keys on the Keyboard

ENTER Key

The ENTER key is used to:

• save new values and message information made to the

• return to the previous software frame. Pressing the

The ENTER key is active only if the light on the ON key is lit.

printer

ENTER key while a frame appears in the display screen
will return the display screen to the first frame of the same
mode. If you are in the initial frame of software modes
Insert, Service, System Set-up or Print Set-up, pressing the
ENTER key will return the display screen to the last
frame in the Edit mode (<04 EDIT> screen). Refer to

Chapter 5, Software Summary Chart,

for a description of

the software modes.

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Using the Keyboard

HELP Key

HEAD Key

The HELP key is used to diagnose printer faults that have
occurred in the printer. The printer does not provide diagnosis
information for warning conditions.

Pressing the HELP key while the SERVICE light is flashing will
display printer fault information in the display screen.

The HEAD key is used to turn the printhead On or Off. The
printhead can be turned On only when both the ink and high
voltage are On. The HEAD key must be On for the printer to be
able to print a message.

NOTE:If the ink is turned off longer than five minutes, the air

control solenoid is automatically de-energized and the
HEAD key must be pressed to reactivate the printer.

HEAD Key Summary

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Light is ON:

start–up sequence, and the printhead is now active (ink is On,
High Voltage is On). To print a message, press the
(refer to the Print Key on page 3-15 for further information). To
make the printhead inactive, press the

CAUTION: High Voltage is applied to the printhead when

Light is FLASHING:

performing the printhead start-up sequence (ink is On, High
Voltage is Off). Once the printhead start-up sequence is
completed, the light will stay On. To stop the start-up sequence
while in progress, press the

Light is OFF:

is Off, High Voltage is Off), therefore it cannot print a message.
To make the printhead active (start the printhead start-up
sequence), press the
key is lit (solid, not flashing).

This indicates that the printer has completed the

PRINT

HEAD

the HEAD key is On.

This indicates that the printer is currently

HEAD

This indicates that the printhead is not active (ink

HEAD

key and wait until the light on the

key.

key.

key

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R

S

CANCEL

DELETE

HELP

ALT

SHIFT

PACE SHIFT ENTER

CANCEL

Key

DELETE

EADY

ERVICE

HEAD PRINT

Key

ON Key

OFF Key

HELP Key

PRINT Key

HEAD KeyENTER Key

Figure 3-9. Control Keys on the Keyboard

PRINT Key

The PRINT key is used to make the printer ready to print a
message. The printer can print a message only if the printhead is
active. Therefore, the PRINT key is active only if the light on the
HEAD key is On first (indicating that the printhead is active).

NOTE:The HEAD key is not active while the printer is in the

If you press the PRINT key when the HEAD key light is flashing
or Off, your attempt to print will be ignored. (The PRINT key will
flash if it is pressed during the start–up sequence. It will remain
flashing until the printer has completed the start–up.)

Once the PRINT key is pressed (when the light on the HEAD key
is already On), the READY light will turn On, indicating that the
printer is now ready to print a message once it receives a product
detect signal.

Service mode, unless the Ink is turned On in the
Service mode.

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PRINT Key Summary

=

Light is ON:

message onto the product whenever a product detect signal is
received. The

PRINT

This indicates that the printer is ready to print a

READY

key is On. To stop printing, press the

light will also be on when the light on the

PRINT

key.

Light is OFF:

This indicates that the printer is not ready to print a
message. To make the printer ready to print a message, press
the

PRINT

This will cause the

Light is FLASHING:

key (but only after the light on the

READY

light to turn On.

This indicates that the

HEAD

PRINT

key is On).

key has been
pressed during the start-up sequence. The light will remain
flashing until the printer has completed its start-up.

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Display Screen

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Introduction

Information in the
Display Screen

Display Screen

The display screen (refer to Figure 3-10) shows messages, fault
and warning information, software frames, and operational
commands for the printer. The display screen is On only when the
light on the ON key is lit.

The display screen shows messages, faults, warnings, and
software commands to help you move from one software frame to
another.

Messages can be modified by using the arrow keys, DELETE key,
alpha keypad, and numeric keypad. Refer to the appropriate
section in this chapter for further information on those keys.
Information (options) that appears in software frames can be
selected by using the function keys (refer to

Function Keys

on

page 3-21 for further information).

SHIFT

Figure 3-10. Display Screen

SPACE

SHIFT

ALT

SHIFT

CANCEL

DELETE

HELP

ENTER

READY

SERVICE

EADY

RINT

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C

Cursor

ursor

Message

Figure 3-11. Cursor

SERVICE
PRINTER

The cursor is the black, blinking indicator in the display screen
(refer to Figure 3-11). The cursor helps you locates your position
within a message. Wherever the cursor is placed, is where the
next character or insert will be entered into the message.

When the cursor is placed on a character and the DELETE key is
pressed, the selected character is deleted from the message. The
displayed message moves to the left to fill the deleted character’s
space.

SYTEM

SET-UP

PRINT

SET-UP

04

EDIT

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Status Lights

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Overview

Status lights indicate the current status of the printer, and are
active only when the printer is On (the light on the ON key is lit).
These are the two status lights on the keyboard: (Refer to
Figure 3-12.)

• READY Light.................................................... turn to 3-20

• SERVICE Light........................................turn to page 3-20

CANCEL

DELETE

HELP

9

EADY

ALT

SHIFT

SPACE SHIFT

Figure 3-12. Status Lights on the Keyboard

NTER

SERVICE

HEAD PRINT

10

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READY Light

=

SERVICE Light

The READY light indicates whether or not the printer is ready to
print a message (whenever a product detect signal is received).
The READY light turns On only when the lights on both the
HEAD key and PRINT key are On.

READY Light Summary

Light is On (green):

print a message onto the product whenever a product detect
signal is received.

Light is Off:

message. To make the printer ready to print a message, press
the

HEAD

the

PRINT

PRINT

This indicates that the printer is not ready to print a

key (if the light on the

key. If the

key. This will cause the

If the SERVICE light is flashing, it indicates that a printer
has occurred. When a fault occurs, the fault type is displayed on
the screen. Call a qualified service technician to determine the
nature of the fault and to correct the condition as required.

This indicates that the printer is ready to

key is Off), then press
light to turn On.

HEAD

HEAD

key light is already On, press the

READY

fault

If the SERVICE light is lit (not flashing), it indicates that a printer

warning

has occurred. When a warning occurs, information about
the warning is displayed on the screen. Warning conditions are less
serious than fault conditions, but in most cases will become a fault
condition if not corrected. Call a qualified service technician to
determine the nature of the warning and to correct the condition as
required.

SERVICE Light Summary

=

Light is On (yellow):

experienced a warning condition.

Light is Flashing (yellow):

experienced a fault condition.

Light is Off:

(without any problems).

This indicates that the printer is operating normally

This indicates that the printer has

This indicates that the printer has

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Introduction

The function keys (F1, F2, F3, F4, and F5) are used to select the
options that appear in the software frames in the display screen
(refer to Figure 3-13). If an option does not appear above a
particular function key, then nothing will happen when that
function key is pressed.

The function keys are active only if the ON key light is lit.

unction Keys

CANCEL

DELETE

HELP

SHIFT

Figure 3-13. Function Keys

SPACE

SHIFT

ALT

SHIFT

ENTER

READY

SERVICE

READY

RINT

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Using the Function Keys

An option appearing in the display screen can be selected by
pressing the function key located directly below it. Once a
function key is pressed, the display screen will change to another
software frame containing additional information or choices for
that option. Refer to

Chapter 5, 6,

and 7 for complete instructions

for using the system software.

SERVICE
PRINTER

Figure 3-14.<04 EDIT> Software Frame

SYSTEM

SET-UP

PRINT

SET-UP

04

EDIT

For Example:
This example applies to the software frame shown in

Figure 3-14 above.

Pressing the F1 key will select the <SERVICE

•

PRINTER> option (and change the display screen to
the <01 SERVICE> frame).

The F2 key is inactive since there is not an option

•

located directly above it.

Pressing the F3 key will select the <SYSTEM SET-

•

UP> option (and change the display screen to the
<01 SYSTEM> frame).

Pressing the F4 key will select the <PRINT SET-UP>

•

option (and change the display screen to the
<01 PRINT> frame).

Pressing the F5 key will change the software frame

•

to the next frame in that mode (in this case, the
<01 EDIT> frame).

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Arrow Keys

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Introduction

The location of the arrow keys is shown in Figure 3-15. The
arrow keys are used to:

• move the cursor within a message in the display screen

• increase and decrease values in certain software frame

options

The arrow keys are active only if the light on the ON key is lit.
Otherwise, the printer will not respond when these keys are
pressed.

Arrow

Keys

CANCEL

DELETE

SHIFT

Figure 3-15. Arrow Keys

SPACE

SHIFT

ALT

SHIFT

HELP

ENTER

READY

SERVICE

READY

PRINT

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k
v

P
k
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Using the Arrow Keys

When using the arrow keys, the following guidelines apply:

• use the up () and down () arrow keys to move the

cursor vertically within a multi-line message.

• use the right () and left () arrow keys to move the

cursor horizontally within a line in a message

• when a particular software option contains a value (shown

inside a black box), use the arrow keys to increase or
decrease the value as desired (refer to Figure 3-16).

Press the up ()
key to increase
the value by 1

Press the left ()
key to decrease
the value by 10

ress the right ()
ey to increase the
alue by 10

ress the down ()
ey to decrease the
alue by 1

Figure 3-16. Changing Values Using the Arrow Keys

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Alpha Keypad

EXCEL 2000 Series Operator Manual

Introduction

Creating Alphabetic
Characters

Creating Special
Characters

Use the alpha keypad to enter alphabetic and special characters
into the message appearing in the display screen (refer to
Figure 3-17). Special characters are those characters that appear
on the keyboard in green and red.

To enter an alphabetic character into the message, press the key
for that character. The printer will place the uppercase version of
that character into the message at the current location of the
cursor.

To create a lowercase character, press the SHIFT key and the key
for the desired character at the same time. Notice that the character
will appear in the display screen as a small capital letter. However,
it will print as a lowercase character.

Special characters are those characters that appear on the
keyboard in green and red. To enter a special character into the
message, follow these guidelines:

• for special characters shown in green, press and hold the

SHIFT key while pressing the key for that character

• for special characters shown in red, press and hold the ALT

SHIFT key while pressing the key for that character

Special

Character

Alphabetic

Character

SHIFT

Figure 3-17. Alpha Keypad

The printer will place the special character into the message at the
current location of the cursor.

ALT

SHIFT

SPACE

SHIFT

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Using the Keyboard

Numeric Keypad

Introduction

Creating Numeric
Characters

Creating Special
Characters

Use the numeric keypad to enter numeric characters and special
characters into the message appearing in the display screen (refer
to Figure 3-18). Those characters that appear on the numeric
keypad in red are referred to as special characters.

To enter a numeric character (number) into the message, press the
key for that character. The printer will place the number into the
message at the current location of the cursor.

Those characters that appear on the numeric keypad in red are
referred to as special characters. To enter a special character into
the message, press and hold the ALT SHIFT key while pressing
the key showing the desired special character. The printer will
place the special character into the message at the current location
of the cursor.

Special

Character

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Numeric

Character

Figure 3-18. Numeric Keypad

Printer Start-up
and Shutdown

4

In this chapter you will find:

• how to turn the printer On for daily operation

• how to turn the printer Off after you are finished using it

• the general guidelines for using the printer

Refer to page 4-2 for a chapter–level Table of Contents.

4-1

Printer Start-up and Shutdown

Guidelines for Using the Printer ..................................................................................4-3

Introduction ...............................................................................................................4-3

If Printer is Not Used Frequently...............................................................................4-3

Extended Shutdown...................................................................................................4-3

Preparing to Turn the Printer On................................................................................4-4

Introduction ...............................................................................................................4-4

Procedure...................................................................................................................4-4

Turning the Printer On.................................................................................................4-6

Introduction ...............................................................................................................4-6

Turning the Printer On – EXCEL 2000 Printer.........................................................4-6

Turning the Printer On – EXCEL 2000 Opaque Printer............................................4-8

Turning the Printer Off...............................................................................................4-10

Chapter 4 Contents

Introduction .............................................................................................................4-10

Turning the printer Off – EXCEL 2000 Printer.......................................................4-10

Turning the printer Off – EXCEL 2000 Opaque Printer. ........................................4-12

The EXCEL 2000 Opaque Circulator Pump ...........................................................4-13

4-2

Guidelines for Using the Printer

EXCEL 2000 Series Operator Manual

Introduction

If Printer is Not Used
Frequently

Extended Shutdown

The printer is designed for continuous use. Follow the guidelines
below when using the printer.

If you use the printer infrequently with three or more days
between uses, you should circulate the ink in the printer every
third day for approximately one hour, or you may experience
poor printer operation.

If you do not intend to use the printer for an extended period of
time, you should prepare the printer for extended shutdown
(storage). The period of time that the printer can sit before you
should consider preparing it for extended shutdown depends on
the ink type used, the application, and when the printer will be
used next. Generally, if the printer is not going to be used for
more than three days and you do not expect to use it again soon,
you should prepare the printer for extended shutdown (storage).

If you do not prepare the printer for extended shutdown, you may
experience poor printer operation, or the ink may dry, causing
clogged lines and/or a build–up of dried ink in the components.

To prepare the printer for extended shutdown, contact trained
service or maintenance personnel.

WARNING: Customers who intend to service and maintain

the printer themselves must only have qualified
personnel perform those procedures. Qualified
personnel are considered to be those persons
who have the proper technical training
(successful completion of a training course
covering this printer), have experience to work on
this equipment, and are aware of the hazards to
which they will be exposed. The Service Manual is
intended to be a supplement (and not a
replacement) to training.

,

This procedure requires access to areas of the printer that must be
serviced or maintained by a service technician. Only those who
have the proper training and experience to work with this
equipment and are aware of the hazards to which they are exposed
are authorized to perform this procedure.

All the procedures in this chapter begin with the assumption
that the printer has already been installed and the system
parameters have been set.

4-3

Printer Start-up and Shutdown

Preparing to Turn the Printer On

Introduction

Procedure

This section contains a list of things to do prior to turning the
printer On at the beginning of each day or each work shift. These
steps are essential to maintain optimal printer performance.

1. Check the fluid levels in the ink and make-up fluid bottles. If
levels are low, replace them with new bottles of fluid. Refer
to Figure 4-1 for the location of the ink and make-up fluid
bottles.

Figure 4-1. Fluid Pan

4-4

Make-up

Fluid Bottle

Ink

Fluid Bottle

EXCEL 2000 Series Operator Manual

2. Inspect fluid tube connections for leaks. If you find a leak,
tighten the connection one-quarter turn.

CAUTION: The next step, Cleaning the Printhead, must be

performed by service or maintenance personnel
who have the proper training and experience to
work on this equipment and are aware of hazards
to which they will be exposed.

3. Have a trained service or maintenance personnel inspect, and
if necessary clean the printhead.

• If your printer is equipped with auto flush and it was run

the last time the printer was shut down, the nozzle and ink
return line will have already been cleaned. In this case, you
will only need to clean the printhead if there is a visible
buildup of ink on the printhead components which occurs
over time, or if faults are occurring

.

• If your printer is not equipped with auto flush, you may

need to clean the printhead to remove dried ink and ink
build up on the printhead components from when the
printer was last shut down.

NOTE: Trained Service Technicians should refer to the

EXCEL 2000 Series Service Manual and/or to the
EXCEL 2000 Opaque Service Manual Addendum for

additional information on printhead cleaning
requirements.

4. Properly align the printhead to its mounting.

You are now ready to turn the printer On. Refer to

Printer On

on page 4-6 for further information.

Turning the

4-5

Printer Start-up and Shutdown

Turning the Printer On

Introduction

Turning the Printer On –
EXCEL 2000 Printer

This procedure contains the steps to properly turn the printer On.

• EXCEL 2000 printer, complete the steps below:

• EXCEL 2000 Opaque printer, complete the steps beginning

on page 4-8.

Perform the following steps to turn the printer On:

1. Turn the main AC power switch On. The AC power switch is
located on the side of the printer. (Refer to Figure 4-2 for the
location of the main AC power switch.)

4-6

AC Power Switch

(Push switch up to

apply AC power)

Figure 4-2. Main AC Power Switch

EXCEL 2000 Series Operator Manual

O

P

S

E

H

2. Press the ON (I) key on the keyboard to begin the 97-second
start-up sequence. Refer to Figure 4-3 for the location of the
ON key.

3. Press the PRINT key to begin printing a message. The
message last loaded on the printer will begin printing upon
activation of the product detector.

Refer to

Chapter 6, Creating and Printing Messages,

manual for instructions to enter a new message or change an
existing message.

ALT

SHIFT

SPACE

Figure 4-3. Location of ON and PRINT Keys

HIFT

CANCEL

DELETE

ELP

NTER

READY

SERVICE

HEAD PRINT

in this

N

Key

RINT

Key

4-7

Printer Start-up and Shutdown

Turning the Printer On –
EXCEL 2000 Opaque Printer

The EXCEL 2000 Opaque has a circulator pump which should
remain on at all times. Refer

on page 4-13 for additional information. In this case, the

Pump

to EXCEL 2000 Opaque Circulator

printer will already be on, and it is not necessary to turn power to
the printer on. Instead, it is only required to turn the printhead On.
Refer to

Turning the printer Off

on page 4-12 for additional

information on how the printer should be turned off.

Perform the following steps to turn the printhead On and prepare it
for operation.

1. Press the HEAD key on the keyboard. This will begin the
printhead 97 second startup sequence (refer to Figure 4-4).

NOTE:Do not press the On key on the keyboard. Since the

printer is already on, this key will be disabled. The On
key should only be used to turn the printer on after
the printer has been completely shut down, such as
when powering on after an extended shutdown.

2. When the HEAD light comes on lit (not flashing), the printer
is ready for operation. In addition, the message <HEAD ON>
appears at the top of the display screen.

CAUTION:

If powering on after an extended shut-down
ONLY:

prior to printing to make sure that the pigments in
the ink are well stirred, or you may not have good
print quality.

Allow the printer to idle for 30 minutes

3. Allow the printer to idle for 5 minutes prior to printing.

4. Press the PRINT key to begin printing a message. The
message last loaded on the printer will begin printing upon
activation of the product detector.

Refer to

Chapter 6, Creating and Printing Messages,

in this
manual for instructions to enter a new message or change an
existing message.

4-8

H

S

ALT

H

SHIFT

SPACE SHIFT ENTER

Figure 4-4. HEAD and PRINT Key

EXCEL 2000 Series Operator Manual

CANCEL

DELETE

HELP

EAD Key

READY
ERVICE

EAD PRINT

PRINT Key

4-9

Printer Start-up and Shutdown

Turning the Printer Off

Introduction

Turning the printer Off –
EXCEL 2000 Printer

This procedure describes how to turn the printer Off after you are
finished using it at the end of the day or end of each work shift.

• EXCEL 2000 printer, complete the steps below:

• EXCEL 2000 Opaque printer, complete the steps beginning

on page 4-12.

unless

CAUTION: Do not clean the printhead at shutdown

you are using the Auto flush procedure which
automatically cleans the printhead properly.

shutdown, the ink dries and forms a “cap” over
the orifice in the nozzle. This “cap” prevents air
from entering the nozzle, where it can dry the ink
inside the nozzle and clog the printhead.

Cleaning the printhead prior to start-up will
remove the ink “cap” from the nozzle orifice.

,

At

Perform the following steps to turn the printer Off:

1. Press the OFF (O) key to begin the shutdown sequence.

(Refer to Figure 4-5 for the location of the OFF key.) Refer
to the next page for an explanation of the Printer Shutdown
sequence.

4-10

NOTE: You can interrupt the four-minute shutdown

sequence by pressing the CANCEL key at any time
during the shutdown sequence. This will stop the
shutdown sequence and automatically start the 97­second printer start-up sequence.

O

SPACE SHIFT ENTER

S

H

Figure 4-5. OFF Key

CAUTION: Never turn the printer Off by switching the AC

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FF

Key

CANCEL

DELETE

HELP

READY
ERVICE

EAD PRINT

SHIFT

ALT

power switch to the OFF (O) position before
pressing the OFF key and allowing the printer to
complete the four-minute shutdown sequence.
Failure to follow this shutdown procedure
properly 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 line, resulting in
problems when you turn the printer On.

2. Turn the main AC power switch (located on the side of the

printer) Off.

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Printer Start-up and Shutdown

S

H

Turning the Printer Off –
EXCEL 2000 Opaque Printer

The EXCEL 2000 Opaque has a circulator pump which should
remain on at all times. (Refer to Page 4-13 for more information
on the Circulator Pump). In this case, the printer should not be
turned off. Instead, only the printhead should be shut-down.

Perform the following steps to turn the printer Off by shuting­down the printhead.

1. Press the HEAD key on the keyboard. This will begin the 4

minute shut-down procedure. When the shut-down procedure
is complete, the printer’s electronics will remain on.

NOTE: Do not use the OFF(O) key on the keyboard to turn

the printer Off. The OFF key will start the printhead
shut-down procedure and then it will turn the printer
Off. This will disable the circulator pump, causing you
to not have good print quality when the printer is
turned back on again. The OFF key should only be
used when it is necessary to completely shut down
the printer, such as during an extended shut-down.

2. When the HEAD key on the keyboard stops flashing, the

printhead shutdown is complete. The backlit display will
remain lit indicating that the printer’s electronics are still On.

NOTE: Press the HEAD key at any time to stop the

printhead shut-down procedure and begin the
printhead start-up procedure again if necessary.

CANCEL

DELETE

HELP

HEAD Key

READY

ALT

SHIFT

SPACE SHIFT ENTER

ERVICE

EAD PRINT

Figure 4-6. HEAD Key

4-12

EXCEL 2000 Series Operator Manual

The EXCEL 2000 Opaque
Circulator Pump

The EXCEL 2000 Opaque printer has a circulator pump which
should remain On at all times. It is located directly above and to
the right of the fluid bottles. The circulator pump is required to
keep the particles (pigments) within the ink suspended, (they tend
to fall to the bottom).

For best performance, the pump should be stopped as little as
possible. The pump will stop when certain conditions occur:

• The Circulator Pump will stop operating when power to the

printer is turned Off. Avoid turning the printer Off during
periodic printer shut-downs. Instead only turn the printhead
Off.

• The Circulator Pump will stop operating when the front

printer door is opened, such as when the ink bottle or
makeup bottle is replaced. Avoid keeping the front door of
the printer open for an extended period of time.

• The Circulator Pump will stop operating during a fluids

low condition (whether it is ink or makeup). Avoid keeping
the fluids low light on for an extended period of time.

• The Circulator Pump will stop operating if the printer is

placed in the Service Mode. Avoid keeping the printer in
the Service Mode for an extended period of time.

4-13

Printer Start-up and Shutdown

Notes:

4-14

5

Software Summary Chart

In this chapter you will find:

• the Software Summary Chart

• an explanation of how to use the Software Summary Chart

• explanations of each of the modes on the Software

Summary Chart

Refer to page 5-2 for a chapter-level Table of Contents.

5-1

Software Summary Chart

Software Summary Chart.............................................................................................5-3

Introduction ...............................................................................................................5-3

Frame: Definition ......................................................................................................5-3

F Keys........................................................................................................................5-4

Software Summary Chart Modes.................................................................................5-5

Introduction ...............................................................................................................5-5

Edit Mode..................................................................................................................5-5

Character Set-up Mode..............................................................................................5-6

Insert Mode................................................................................................................5-7

Service Mode.............................................................................................................5-8

System Set-up Mode..................................................................................................5-8

Print Set-up Mode......................................................................................................5-9

Chapter 5 Contents

5-2

Software Summary Chart

EXCEL 2000 Series Operator Manual

Introduction

Frame: Definition

This chapter describes how to use the color-coded Software
Summary Chart, the map of the software, which is located at the
end of this chapter.

Each set of commands visible on the printer display screen at one
time are called frames. Each frame available in the software is
shown on the Software Summary Chart.

When you turn the printer On, Frame <01 EDIT> appears in the
display screen. The Software Summary chart, therefore, begins
with this frame. Refer to the top of the Software Summary chart at
the end of this chapter to locate Frame <01 EDIT>. Also refer to
Figure 5-1 below for illustrations of Frame <01 EDIT>.

NOTE:The name of the frame, such as “Frame <01 EDIT>,” is

the text that appears in the frame above the F5 key.
(Refer to Figure 5-1.)

Note the colors on the Software Summary Chart: white, orange,
yellow, red, blue, and green. Each color denotes a different mode:
Edit, Character Set-up, Insert, Service, System Set-up, and Print
Set-up, respectively. The modes are described in more detail on the
following pages.

CLEAR

MESSAGE

CLEAR

MESSAGE

VIEW

PRINT

Figure 5-1. Frame <01 EDIT>

PRINT

MESSAGE01EDIT

VIEW

PRINT

PRINT

MESSAGE01EDIT

Frame Name

Frame <01 EDIT> as it
appears in the display
screen

Frame <01 EDIT> as
shown in the Software
Summary Chart

5-3

Software Summary Chart

F Keys

MULTI-

STROKE

REVERSE

CHAR.

xxxx

CHAR.

SIZE

INVERT

CHAR.

CLEAR

MESSAGE

xxxx

PRINT

MATRIX

The F keys (F1, F2, F3, F4, and F5) allow you to select a
particular option in a frame, or, in certain cases, to move from
one frame to the next. The lines that connect the frames on the
Software Summary chart indicate the appropriate F key to press
to move to the next frame. (Refer to Figure 5-2).

Move from frame to frame in the software by pressing the F keys
located below the display screen. The lower illustration in
Figure 5-2 shows how the F keys are positioned in relation to the
words on the display screen.

VIEW

PRINT

PRINT

MESSAGE01EDIT

CHAR.

SET-UP

01

CHAR.

INSERTS

02

EDIT

Arrows on the Software
Summary Chart indicate
the F key to press to
reach the next frame.

The example to the right
shows how you press the F5
key to advance the display
screen to Frame <02 EDIT>.

Figure 5-2. Software Summary Chart

**xxxx - indicates differing values depending on your type of
printer.

5-4

XXXX

CHAR.

SIZE

CLEAR

MESSAGE

XXXX

PRINT

MATRIX

VIEW

PRINT

CHAR.

SET-UP

PRINT

MESSAGE01EDIT

SET-UP

02

EDIT

Software Summary Chart Modes

EXCEL 2000 Series Operator Manual

Introduction

Edit Mode

This section describes each of the five sections in the Software
Summary Chart, which are called modes.

• Edit mode.................................................................... below

• Character Set-up mode.................................turn to page 5-6

• Insert mode...................................................turn to page 5-7

• Service mode................................................turn to page 5-8

• System Set-up mode.....................................turn to page 5-8

• Print Set-up mode.........................................turn to page 5-9

Function: The software is in the Edit mode when the printer

is turned On. The frames of the Edit mode are used
to enter, edit, and store messages. The Edit mode
is shown in Figure 5-3.

Chart Color: White

XXXX

CHAR.

SIZE

STORE

MESSAGE

SERVICE
PRINTER

CLEAR

MESSAGE

XXXX

PRINT

MATRIX

RECALL

MESSAGE

VIEW

PRINT

CHAR.

SET-UP

VIEW

STORE

SYSTEM

SET-UP

PRINT

MESSAGE01EDIT

INSERTS

PRINT

MESSAGE

PRINT

SET-UP

02

EDIT

03

EDIT

04

EDIT

Figure 5-3. Edit Mode

**xxxx - indicates differing values depending on your type of
printer.

5-5

Software Summary Chart

Character Set-up Mode

Function: In this mode, you can change the orientation and

appearance of individual characters in a message.

Chart Color: Orange

XXXX

CHAR.

SIZE

1

MULTI-

STROKE

OFF

REVERSE

CHAR.

OFF

INVERT

CHAR.

Figure 5-4. Character Set-up Mode

XXXX

PRINT

MATRIX

CHAR.

SET-UP

01

CHAR

INSERTS

02

EDIT

**xxxx - indicates differing values depending on your type of
printer.

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COUNT

1

CONST2

0001
REPEAT
COUNT2

INSERT
MINUTE

INSERT

SERIAL

OFF
INCREMENT
SERIALIZER

INSERT

SERIAL2

INSERT
HR/WK

Function: An insert is an element containing variable

information that can be placed into a message. The
insert mode is shown in the Figure below.

Chart Color: Yellow

REMOTE

ATA

INSERT

EMOTE

# OF

PACES

xxx

PRINT

MATRIX

MESSAGE

INSERT

M-SPACE

OFF

PPEND

CHAR.
SET-UP

ERIAL

-IZER

01

SERIAL

2

SERIAL

03

ERIAL

04

SERIAL

INSERT

WK/YR

CLOCKDATE TIMER

1

CLOCK

01

NSERT

xxxx

HAR.

IZE

1

UFFER

SIZE

INSERTS

1

APPEND

MESSAGE

1

REMOTE

MULTI-

PACE

01

M-SPACE

02

EDIT

02

NSERT

NSERT
SHIFT

INSERT

A-HOUR

INSERT
MONTH

INSERT

EXP MON

INS. EXP.

ALP. MON

INS. EXP.
MONTH-2

INSERT

ALP. MON-2

Figure 5-5. Insert Mode

INSERT

DAY

INSERT

EXP DAY

INSERT

ALPHA

MONTH

INS. EXP.

DAY-2

INSERT

YEAR

INSERT

XP YR

INS. EXP

\YEAR-2

2

CLOCK

NSERT

JULIAN

NSERT

EXP JULIAN

0001

FFSET

INS. EXP

JULIAN-2

0001

OFFSET-2

01

DATE

ATE

03

ATE

04

ATE

ATE

06

ATE

4

TIMER

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0

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CODE

AR

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UPDATE
NTERVAL

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CODE

INSERT

3 of 9

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0

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INSERT

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INSERT

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0

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DELETE

BARCODE

DELETE

BARCODE

INSERT

CONTROL

01

TIMER

01

FORMAT

**xxxx - indicates differing values depending on your type of
printer.

INSERT

3

INSERT

O1

ARCODE

2

ARCODE

O3

BARCODE

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System Set-up Mode

Function: The Service mode is intended for use by personnel

who have the proper training and experience to
work with this equipment and are aware of hazards
to which they will be exposed. Qualified personnel
should refer to the

9,'(2-(7 EXCEL 2000

Series Service Manual for information on the

Service mode.

Chart Color: Red
Function: The System Set–up mode is used during printer

installation to enter parameters such as date and
time, which become part of the printer memory.
The System Set–up mode is shown in Figure 5-6.

Chart Color: Blue

SERVICE

RINTER

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PRINT

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04

DIT

1

SELECT

SHIFT

00:00
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START

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BUILD
MODE

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LERT

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INHIBIT

33

SET

K/YR

01
K/YR

SERVICE

TATUS

00

CURRENT

NK TIME

01

SYSTEM

2

SYSTEM

3

YSTEM

Figure 5-6. System Set-up Mode

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SAVINGS

04

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COARSE
ADJUST

0

FINE

ADJUST

00000000

PROD.
COUNT

Function: The Print Set-up mode allows the operator to set

specific printing parameters that apply to the entire
message. The Print Set-up mode is shown in
Figure 5-7.

Chart Color: Green

ESSAGE

HEIGHT

PROD.
RESET

MESSAGE

01

DELAY

0000000

PRINT
COUNT

IDT H

SERVICE

RINTER

0

PRINT

DELAY

0

RINT

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1

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COMP.

10

DETECT

AREA

OFF

SPEED

OMP.

OFF
SPEED
COMP.

100

INE

SPEED

Figure 5-7. Print Set-up Mode

REVERSE

MESSAGE

SET-UP

AUTO.

UTO.-E

540

ENCODER

PPI

OFF

01

OFF

INVERT

ESSAGE

SET-UP

INTERNAL

01

INT .- E

10

EDUCTION

ACTOR

OFF

REVERSE

ALL CH.

ET-UP

XTERNAL

01

EXT.-E

03

RINT

04

RINT

1

EPEAT

COUNT

STORE
SET-UP

RECALL
SET-UP

10
DELAY VALUE
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In this chapter you will find:

• complete instructions to perform all message entry and

printing functions

Refer to page 6-2 for a chapter-level Table of Contents.

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Introduction ...................................................................................................................6-5

Overview ...................................................................................................................6-5

Sections in this Chapter.............................................................................................6-5

Software Illustration Conventions ...............................................................................6-5

Creating Messages.........................................................................................................6-6

Introduction ...............................................................................................................6-6

Create a New Message...............................................................................................6-6

View the Last Message Printed .................................................................................6-7

Procedure...................................................................................................................6-7

Clear an Existing Message.........................................................................................6-7

Procedure...................................................................................................................6-7

Select a Print Matrix (Message Format)......................................................................6-8

Introduction ...............................................................................................................6-8

Message Formats Available.......................................................................................6-8

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-11

Chapter 6 Contents

Creating a Reversed, Inverted, or Bold Character...................................................6-12

Introduction .............................................................................................................6-12

Procedures in this Section........................................................................................6-12

Reverse a Character.................................................................................................6-13

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-13

Invert a Character ....................................................................................................6-14

Change the Character Multi-Stroke (Bold)..............................................................6-15

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-15

Applying Reverse, Invert and Bold to Entire Messages...........................................6-16

Introduction .............................................................................................................6-16

Procedures in this Section........................................................................................6-16

Reverse a Message...................................................................................................6-17

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-17

Invert a Message......................................................................................................6-18

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-18

Reversed and Inverted Message ..............................................................................6-18

Reverse All Characters............................................................................................6-19

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-19

Inverted Message with all Characters Reversed......................................................6-19

Change the Message Multi-Stroke (Bold) ...............................................................6-20

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-20

Adjusting the Height of the Message..........................................................................6-21

Introduction .............................................................................................................6-21

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Procedure.................................................................................................................6-21

Adjusting the Width of the Message..........................................................................6-22

Introduction .............................................................................................................6-22

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-22

Adding Inserts Into Messages.....................................................................................6-24

Introduction .............................................................................................................6-24

Insert Types .............................................................................................................6-24

Insert Reference Table.............................................................................................6-25

Alpha Hour Insert....................................................................................................6-26

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-26

Alpha Month Insert..................................................................................................6-27

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-27

Hour-of-Day Insert ..................................................................................................6-28

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-28

Minute Insert............................................................................................................6-29

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-29

Hour-of-the-Week Insert .........................................................................................6-30

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-30

Week-of-the-Year Insert..........................................................................................6-31

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-31

Month Insert ............................................................................................................6-32

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-32

Day-of-Month Insert................................................................................................6-33

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-33

Year Insert ...............................................................................................................6-34

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-34

Julian Date Insert.....................................................................................................6-35

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-35

Expiration Alpha Month Insert................................................................................6-36

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-36

Expiration Month-of-Year Insert.............................................................................6-38

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-38

Expiration Day-of-Month Insert..............................................................................6-39

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-39

Expiration Year Insert..............................................................................................6-41

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-41

Expiration Julian Date Insert ...................................................................................6-42

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-43

Serializer Insert........................................................................................................6-44

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-44

Timer Insert .............................................................................................................6-47

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-49

Programmable Shift Timer ......................................................................................6-50

Set-Up Procedure.....................................................................................................6-50

Insert Procedure.......................................................................................................6-53

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Appended Message Insert........................................................................................6-54

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-54

Remote Data Insert..................................................................................................6-57

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-57

Multi-Space Insert ...................................................................................................6-59

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-59

Custom Character Insert..........................................................................................6-61

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-61

Graphic Insert..........................................................................................................6-63

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-63

Bar Code Insert........................................................................................................6-65

Procedure for 3 of 9 or 2 of 5I Bar Codes ...............................................................6-65

Procedure for EAN-8 and EAN-13 Bar Codes........................................................6-68

Procedure for UPC-A ..............................................................................................6-70

Procedure for Code 128B and 128C Bar Codes ......................................................6-72

Removing an Insert from the Message ......................................................................6-75

Introduction .............................................................................................................6-75

Removing an Insert..................................................................................................6-75

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-75

Loading a Message into the Printer ...........................................................................6-76

Introduction .............................................................................................................6-76

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-76

Storing Messages..........................................................................................................6-77

Introduction .............................................................................................................6-77

Store a Message.......................................................................................................6-77

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-77

Recall a Stored Message..........................................................................................6-78

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-78

View Stored Messages.............................................................................................6-79

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-79

Printing Messages........................................................................................................6-80

Introduction .............................................................................................................6-80

Criteria for Printing a Message................................................................................6-80

Print a Message........................................................................................................6-81

Procedure.................................................................................................................6-81

Delay Printing of a Message....................................................................................6-82

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This chapter contains all the procedures required to create, edit,
store, recall, and print messages.

If at any time you have difficulty locating a procedure or an
explanation of how to use one of the commands in the software,
refer to the
commands are available in the index so you can quickly find a
particular procedure.

Sections in this Chapter

Turn to the first page of each section for a detailed listing of the
sections covered in this chapter.

• Creating Messages.....................................turn to page 6-6

• Storing Messages.....................................turn to page 6-77

• Printing Messages....................................turn to page 6-80

Software Illustration Conventions

in the back of this manual. All keyboard

Index

The illustration in Figure 6-1 shows how to use the software
illustrations provided for each procedure to find your way through
the software.

03
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**xxxx - indicates differing values depending on your type of
printer.

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Creating Messages

Introduction

Create a New Message

The procedures in this section explain how to do the following:

• View the last message printed ...................turn to page 6-7

• Clear the existing message.........................turn to page 6-7

• Select a print matrix

(message format) .......................................turn to page 6-8

• Create a reversed, inverted,

or bold character......................................turn to page 6-12

• Change the message (orientation,

bold value, width, and height) .................turn to page 6-16

• Add an insert into the message................turn to page 6-24

• Remove an insert from the message........turn to page 6-75

• Load a message into the printer...............turn to page 6-76

When creating a new message, you must complete the following
steps in the order shown:

1.

Does an existing message appear in the display screen?

• If YES, clear the existing message. Refer to

Existing Message

on page 6-7 for further information.

Clearing an

• If NO, continue to the next step.

2.

Choose the message format (print matrix). Refer to

Message Format (Print Matrix)

on page 6-8 for further

Selecting a

information.

3.

Create the desired message. When creating a message, keep in
mind that you can include one or all of the following in the
message:

• alphabetic, numeric, and special characters (shown on the

alpha and numeric keypads)

• inserts

4.

Load the message into the printer. Refer to

Message into the Printer

on page 6-76 for further information.

The message is now ready to be printed. Refer to

Messages

on page 6-80 for further information on printing the

Loading the

Printing

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Procedure

This procedure explains how to view the last message that was
printed.

The message presently appearing in the display screen (before
performing this procedure) may not necessarily be the last message
that was printed by the printer.

1. Begin in Frame <01 EDIT>. Refer to Figure 6-2.

LEAR

MESSAGE

IEW

RINT

RINT

ESSAGE

Figure 6-2. Frame <01 EDIT>

NOTE:To reach Frame <01 EDIT>, press the ENTER key until

the frame appears in the display screen.

2.

Press F3 to select <VIEW PRINT>. The last message that was

01

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printed appears in the display screen

Clear an Existing
Message

Procedure

3.

Press the ENTER key to go back to Frame <01 EDIT> after
the message has been viewed.

This procedure explains how to clear the message currently
appearing in the display screen. Keep in mind that this may not
necessarily be the last message that was loaded into the printer.

1. Make certain the message you want to clear appears in the
display screen.

2.

Begin in Frame <01 EDIT>. Refer to Figure 6-3.

CLEAR

MESSAGE

VIEW
PRINT

RINT

MESSAGE

Figure 6-3. Frame <01 EDIT>

NOTE: To reach Frame <01 EDIT>, press the ENTER key until

the frame appears in the display screen.

01

DIT

3.

Press F2 and the SHIFT key at the same time to
select<CLEAR MESSAGE>. The existing message disappears
from the display screen.

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Introduction

Message Formats
Available

This procedure explains how to select the print matrix (also called
message format) of the message. The print matrix specifies the
number of lines in the message, as well as the size of the printed
characters. Character size is the number of dots high by the
number of dots wide of the character. For example, choosing a
5 x 7 TL (Twin Line) print matrix would allow you to create a
message containing two printed lines with each line containing
characters that are 5 dots high by 7 dots wide.

With print matrices, keep in mind the following guidelines:

• If a message already exists on the screen that consists of a

different matrix than you would like, you must clear this
message before you can select a different matrix type.

• After the print matrix has been selected, you can enter

characters and inserts into the message.

• Once a character or insert has been entered into the

message, you cannot change the print matrix (unless you
clear the message first).

The printer provides you with a variety of print matrices (message
formats).

The print matrix is selected in Frame <02 EDIT> (refer to
Figure 6-4). In addition, there is the <CHAR. SIZE> option which
is used along with the print matrix type. This option is used to
change the size of characters when you are using a mixed format
matrix type. If it is not possible to change the character size in a
message (i.e. in a single line message), Frame <02 EDIT> will not
display the <CHAR. SIZE> option. Refer to Table 6-1 for
examples of print matrix options.

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5 x 5 SL

Accudrop

This format will print one 5 x 5 line
(Single–Line).

5 x 5 TL This format will print two 5 x 5 lines

(Twin–Line). It is intended to be used
with high speed applications.

5 x 7 SL This format will print one 5 x 7 line

(Single–Line).

6 x 7 SL

This format will print one 6 x 7 line
(Single-Line). This provides a slightly
larger character with more visibility
than the 5 x 7 SL.

5 x 7 TL This format will print two 5 x 7 lines

(Twin–Line). It is intended to be used
with high speed applications.

5 x 7 STL This format will print two 5 x 7 lines

(Standard Twin–Line). It is intended to
print at a lower speed and provides a
higher quality print than the 5 x 7 TL.

7 x 9 SL This format will print one 7 x 9 line

(Single–Line).

10 x 16 Mixed This format will print one 16 high line,

two 7 high lines, or a combination of
both (Mixed–Line). Select <CHAR.
SIZE> to switch between the single
and double line options within the
message.

16 x 24 Mixed This format will print one 24 high line,

two lines (one 16 high and the other 7
high), three 7 high lines or a
combination of all three (Mixed–Line).
Select <CHAR. SIZE> to switch
between the single, double and triple
line options within the message.

5 x 7/5 x 7/5 x 7 This format will print three 5 x 7 lines

(Tri–Line).

10x7/5x7/5x7
5x7/10x7/5x7
5x7/5x7/10x7

This format will print three lines with
either the first, second or third line
bolded (Tri–Line Bold). Select the
10 x 7 option as the first, second, or
third line to select that line as bold.

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Matrix Type Definition Print Sample

10 x 7/5 x 7
5 x 7/10 x 7

This format will print two 5 x 7 lines,
with either the first or second line
bolded (Twin–Line Bold). Select the
10 x 7 option as the first or second line
to select that line as bold.

5 x 5
5 x 5
5 x 5
5 x 5

Mixed

This format will print four 5 x 5 lines, or
one 24 high line, or a combination of
both (Quad-Line Mixed). Select
<CHAR. SIZE> to switch between the
single line and quad line options with
the message.

Table 6-1. Print Matrix Descriptions

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Complete the following steps to select the print matrix for a
message:

1.

Press F5 until Frame <02 EDIT> appears in the display. Refer
to Figure 6-5.

2.

Does an existing message appear in the display screen?

• If YES, clear the existing message. Press F2 and the

SHIFT key at the same time to select <CLEAR

MESSAGE>. The existing message disappears from the
display screen.

NOTE: The printer will not let you change the print matrix

setting unless the message has been cleared first.

• If NO, continue to the next step.

3.

Begin in Frame <02 EDIT>. Refer to Figure 6-5.

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Figure 6-5. Accessing Frame <02 EDIT>

4.

View the current setting above <PRINT MATRIX>. If desired,
press F2 to change the setting.

NOTE:The printer will not let you change the print matrix

setting unless the message has been cleared first.

5.

View the current setting above <CHAR. SIZE>. If desired,
press F1 to change the setting. If it is not possible to change
the size of the characters within the message, the <CHAR.
SIZE> field will not be visible.

6.

You can now enter characters and/or inserts into the message.

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Creating a Reversed, Inverted, or Bold Character

Introduction

Procedures in this
Section

The procedures in this section show you how to create characters
that are reversed or inverted, or make the character bolder within a
message.

NOTE:To apply reverse, invert, or bold characteristics to an

entire message, refer to

Bold to Entire Messages

Apply Reverse, Invert, and

on page 6-16.

You can create a character that is a combination of these features.
For example, you can create a character that is both reversed and
inverted at the same time, or you can create a character that is
reversed and bold at the same time.

NOTE:Reverse message, invert message, and bold message

settings override individual character settings. Refer
to

Apply Reverse, Invert, and Bold to Entire Messages

on page 6-19 for further information.

The procedures in this section explain how to do the following:

• Reverse a Character ...................................turn to page 6-13

• Invert a Character .......................................turn to page 6-14

• Change the Character

Multi–Stroke (Bold)...................................turn to page 6-15

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Procedure

This procedure explains how to reverse individual characters
within a message. Reversing a character rotates the character 180
in a horizontal direction. (Refer to Figure 6-6). Only new
characters can be reversed; you cannot reverse an existing
character in the message.

Character “J”

VIDEO

is Reversed

Figure 6-6. Reversing the Character - Example

1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the location in the
message where you want the character to appear.

2. Begin in Frame <01 CHAR>. Refer to Figure 6-7.

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Figure 6-7.

3.

View the current setting above <REVERSE CHAR.>. Is it set

Accessing Frame <01 CHAR>

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to <ON>?

• If NO, press F2 to change the setting to <ON>.

• If YES, continue to the next step.

4.

Enter the new character into the message. The character
appears in the display screen reversed.

NOTE:The next character entered will also be reversed

unless you press F2 to change the setting to <OFF>
before entering the character.

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Invert a Character

This procedure explains how to invert an individual character
within a message. Inverting a character causes the character to
appear upside down. (Refer to Figure 6-8). Only new characters
can be inverted; you cannot invert an existing character in the
message.

Character “J”

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Figure 6-8. Inverting the Character - Example

1.

Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the location in the
message where you want the character to appear.

2.

Begin in Frame <01 CHAR>. Refer to Figure 6-7.

3.

View the current setting above <INVERT CHAR.>. Is it set to
<ON>?

• If NO, press F3 to change the setting to <ON>.

is Inverted

• If YES, continue to the next step.

4.

Enter the new character into the message. The character
appears in the display screen inverted.

NOTE:The next character entered will also be inverted unless

you press F3 to change the setting to <OFF> before
entering the character.

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Multi-Stroke (Bold)

Procedure

This procedure explains how to change the multi–stroke value of
an individual character within a message. Changing the
multi–stroke (bold) value makes the character bolder by increasing
the number of vertical strokes of ink drops used to create each
character.

When you increase the multi–stroke value, the thickness (darkness)
of the character changes. Only new characters can be made bold;
you cannot change an existing character in the message to bold
type.

1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the location in the
message where you want the character to appear.

2.

Begin in Frame <01 CHAR>. Refer to Figure 6-9.

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ULTI-

TROKE

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CHAR.

xxxx

CHAR.

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OFF

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HAR.

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Figure 6-9. Accessing Frame <01 CHAR>

3.

View the current setting above <MULTI–STROKE>. If
desired, press F1 to change the setting. (Settings: 1, 2, 3, 4.)

Multi–Stroke

Setting

<1>
<2>

This indicates the normal (default) setting.
This indicates that the character will be twice

as bold as the normal (default) setting.

<3>

This indicates that the character will be three
times as bold as the normal (default) setting.

<4>

This indicates that the character will be four
times as bold as the normal (default) setting.

Table 6-2. Multi–Stroke (Bold) Values

4.

Enter the new character into the message. The character will

Description

not appear in the display screen as bold; however, it will be
bold when printed.

NOTE:The next character entered will have the same multi–

stroke (bold) value setting as the previous character
unless you press F1 to change the setting before
entering the next character.

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Applying Reverse, Invert and Bold to Entire Messages

Introduction

Procedures in this
Section

The procedures in this section show you how to create a reversed,
inverted, or bold message, how to reverse each character
(individually) within the message, and how to adjust the message
height and width of a message.

NOTE: To create a reversed, inverted, or bold (individual)

character, refer to

Bold Character

Creating a Reversed, Inverted, or

on page 6-12.

You can create a message that is a combination of these features.
For example, you can create a message that is both reversed and
inverted at the same time, or you can create a message that is
reversed and bold at the same time, etc.

The procedures in this section explain how to do the following:

• Reverse a Message.....................................turn to page 6-17

• Invert a Message ........................................turn to page 6-18

• Reverse All Characters...............................turn to page 6-19

• Change the Message

Multi–stroke (Bold)....................................turn to page 6-20

Refer to Figure 6-10 for an illustration of the frames used in this
section.

VIEW

PRINT

CHAR.

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VIEW

STORE

SYSTEM

SET-UP

PRINT

MESSAGE

PRINT

MESSAGE

PRINT

SET-UP

xxxx

CHAR.

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STORE

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SERVICE
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EDIT

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Procedure

This procedure explains how to reverse an entire message.
Reversing the message rotates the order of the characters, printing
the last character first, and the first character last. Refer to
Figure 6-11.

ormal Message

Reversed Message

Figure 6-11. Reversing the Message – Example

1. Load the desired existing message into the printer or create a
new message and load it into the printer.

2. Begin in Frame <03 PRINT>. Refer to Figure 6-10 on
page 6-16.

3. View the current setting above <REVERSE MESSAGE>. Is it
set to <ON>?

• If NO, press F2 to change the setting to <ON>. This will

reverse the entire message.

• If YES, the message is already set to be reversed.

NOTE:The message will not appear reversed in the display

screen, however it will be reversed when printed.

NOTE: When the product is moving past the printhead from

left to right, it is necessary to reverse all characters

reverse the entire message for the code to print

and

correctly on the product.

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This procedure explains how to invert an entire message. Inverting
a message rotates each character 180 degrees forward, producing
an “upside–down” message. Refer to Figure 6-12 for an example.

Inverted messages are typically used when the printhead has been
positioned upside down in relation to the product, or the product is
upside down, but you do not wish to print upside down. This
enables the message to be printed in the proper direction on the
product.

This setting will override any change made to invert the character
individually (from Frame <01 CHAR>). Refer to

Character

eversed Message

on page 6-14 for further information.

ormal Message

Invert a

Procedure

Reversed and Inverted
Message

Figure 6-12. Inverting the Message - Example

1. Load the desired (existing) message into the printer or create a
new message and load it into the printer.

2. Begin in Frame <03 PRINT>. Refer to Figure 6-10 on
page 6-16.

3. View the current setting above <INVERT MESSAGE>. Is it
set to <ON>?

• If NO, press F3 to change the setting to <ON>. This will

invert the entire message.

• If YES, the message is already set to be inverted.

NOTE:The message will not appear inverted in the display

screen, however it will be inverted when printed.

Figure 6-13 shows an example of a message which is reversed,
then inverted.

Reversed Message

Reversed Message,

Inverted

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Procedure

This procedure explains how to reverse all the characters in a
message. Reversing all characters rotates each character
horizontally 180 degrees. Refer to Figure 6-14.

Normal Message

Message with All

Characters

Reversed

Figure 6-14. Reversing All Characters – Example

1. Load the existing message into the printer or create a new
message and load it into the printer.

2. Begin in Frame <03 PRINT>. Refer to Figure 6-10 on
page 6-16.

3. View the current setting above <REVERSE ALL CH.>. Is it
set to <ON>?

• If NO, press F4 to change the setting to <ON>. This will

reverse all characters (individually) in the entire message.

Inverted Message with all
Characters Reversed

• If YES, the message is already set to reverse all

characters (individually).

NOTE:The individual characters in the message will not

appear reversed in the display screen; however, each
of the characters will be reversed (individually) when
the message is printed.

NOTE:When the product is moving past the printhead from

left to right, it is necessary to reverse all characters

reverse the entire message for the code to print

and

correctly on the product.

Figure 6-15 shows an example of a message with all characters
reversed and inverted.

Reversed Characters,

Reversed Characters

Inverted Message

Figure 6-15. Reversed Characters in an Inverted Message

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Creating and Printing Messages

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Change the Message
Multi-Stroke (Bold)

Procedure

This procedure explains how to change the multi–stroke (bold)
value for the entire message. The multi–stroke (bold) setting is
used to adjust the number of vertical strokes of drops used to
create a character. As this value increases, the width of the
character increases, making the character appear more bold.

This setting will override any change to make an individual
character bold (made in Frame <01 CHAR>). Refer to Change the

Character Multi–Stroke (Bold) on page 6-15 for further

information.

1. Begin in Frame <03 PRINT>. Refer to Figure 6-10 on
page 6-16 for information on accessing Frame <03 PRINT>.

2. Load the message into the printer. This can be an existing
message, or you can create a new message.

3. View the current setting above <MULTI–STROKE>. If
desired, press F1 to change the setting. (Settings: 1, 2, 3, 4.)

Multi-Stroke Value

ULTI-

TROKE

FF

EVERSE

MESSAGE

OFF

NVERT

ESSAGE

REVERSE

ALL CH.

03

RINT

Figure 6-16. Changing the Multi-Stroke Value of a Message

When selecting the multi–stroke level that you want your message
to appear, you can choose from these values:

Multi–Stroke

Setting

<1> This indicates the normal (default) setting.
<2> This indicates that the message will be twice

as bold as the normal (default) setting.

<3>

This indicates that the message will be three
times as bold as the normal (default) setting.

<4>

This indicates that the message will be four
times as bold as the normal (default) setting.

Table 6-3. Multi–Stroke (Bold)

NOTE:The message will not appear bold in the display

screen; however, it will be bold when printed.

Description

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