VIDEOJET Marsh 8000 Ultra Hi-Resolution Technical Manual

Marsh 8000

Ultra

Hi-Resolution

Technical Manual

P/N 361811-01

Revision: AC, February 2010

Copyright February 2010, Videojet Technologies Inc. (herein referred to as Videojet). All rights

reserved.

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

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

the prior written permission of Videojet is strictly prohibited.

Videojet Technologies Inc.

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

www.videojet.com Distributors Worldwide

Compliance Information

Warning

For Customers in the U.S.A.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

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

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

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

This equipment is UL listed.

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For Customers in Canada

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This equipment is UL listed.

Pour la clientèle du Canada

Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques
depassant les limites applicales aux appareils numerique de las class A
prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le
ministere des Communications du Canada.

Cet équipement est certifié CSA.

For Customers in the European Union

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

Applicable safety standards

• EN60950-1: 2001 Safety of information technology equipment

Applicable EMC standards

• EN55022: Class A 1998 Emissions standards for information
technology equipment

• EN61000-3-2: 2001 Harmonic Current Emissions

• EN61000-3-3: 1995 Voltage Fluctuation and Flicker

• EN55024: 1998 Immunity Characteristics

• EN61000-6-2: 1999 Immunity for Industrial Environments

• EN61000-4-2: 1995 Electrostatic Discharge

• EN61000-4-3: 2002 Radiated, Radio Frequency, Electromagnetic Field
Burst

• EN61000-4-4: 1995 Electrical Fast Transient/Burst

• EN61000-4-5: 1995 Surge

• EN61000-4-6: 1996 Conducted Disturbances

• EN61000-4-11: 1994 Voltage Dips, Short Interruptions and Voltage
Variations

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• 73/23/EEC: Low Voltage Directive

• 89/336/EEC: EMC Directive

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Support and Training

Contact Information

Videojet Technologies Inc. provides telephone support 24 hours a day,
seven days a week. For more information about the Marsh 8000 printer,
please contact Videojet Technologies Inc. When calling Technical Support
for help with a product please have the serial number for that product
ready.

Videojet Technologies Inc.

1500 Mittel Boulevard
Wood Dale, IL 60191-1073 U.S.A.

Phone: [phone]

International Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Web: www.videojet.com

Technical Support

Phone: [phone]

International Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Service Program

About Total Source Commitment

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

The Total Source Commitment

The Videojet Total Source® Service Program is an integral part of our
business in providing marks, codes, and images where, when, and how
often customers specify for packages, products, or printed materials. Our
commitment includes:

• Applications support.

• Installation services.

• Maintenance training.

• Customer response center.

• Technical support.

• Field service.

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• Extended hours phone assistance.

• Parts and supplies.

•Repair service.

Customer Training

If you wish to perform your own service and maintenance on the printer,
Videojet Technologies Inc. highly recommends you complete a Customer
Training Course on the printer.

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

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

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Table of Contents

Compliance Information

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

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

Pour la clientèle du Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

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

Support and Training

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

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

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

Chapter 1 — Introduction

Printer Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Inks and Solvents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

Technical Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

User’s Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

Technical Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

Language Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

Chapter 2 — Safety

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

Safety Conventions Used in the Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Warning Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

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

Reduran and Latex Gloves Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Equipment Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Comply with Electrical Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Do Not Remove Warning Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Placement of the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Wall Mounting the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Stand Mounting the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Bracketry Mounting the Printhead and Ink System . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Using Printer Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Ink and Solvent Safety Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

No Smoking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Wear Safety Glasses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Avoid Skin Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Avoid Breathing in Vapors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Dispose of Ink and Solvent Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

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Read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Store Inks and Solvents Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–7

Medical Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–8

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–8

Emergencies Involving Printer Fluids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–8

Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–8

Chapter 3 — Specifications

Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–1

Single Task Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–1

Dual Task Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–1

Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–3

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–3

Ambient Temperature Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–3

Electrical Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–3

Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–5

Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–6

Optional Controller Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–7

Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–8

Common Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–8

EN120 Standard Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–9

EN300 Standard Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–10

EN300 Auto Purge (AP) Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–11

Optional Printhead Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–12

Ink System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–13

Series 2000 Standard Ink System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–13

Series 2000 Auto Purge (AP) Ink System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–14

Series 2000 Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–15

Photocell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–16

Shaft Encoder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–17

Alarm Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–18

Bracketry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–20

Umbilicals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–26

Wipes and Solvent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–26

CleanWipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–26

SprayAway Solvent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–26

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–27

Ambient Temperature Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–27

Conveyor Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–27

Electrical Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–27

Recommended Distances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–28

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Chapter 4 — Installation

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

Establishing Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

Conveyor Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Printheads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Mounting Printhead Bracketry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Determining the Rub Strip Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

Setting Printhead DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6

Mounting a Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7

Mounting a Photocell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8

Ink System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10

Rotating an Ink System Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10

Mounting an Ink System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12

Installing the Ink Line Fitting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13

Installing an Ink Bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13

Purging the Ink Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–14

Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–16

Flex Stand Mount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–16

Wall Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–16

Connecting Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–17

Printhead Data and Power Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–17

Controller Power Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–18

Optional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–19

Connecting a Shaft Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–19

Connecting a Strobe Light or Three-Color Beacon Alarm Light4–20

Connecting an External Keyboard or Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–22

Optional External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–22

Air Filter Assembly Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–23

Initial Printhead Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–25

Marsh 8000 Technical Manual

Chapter 5 — Software Operations

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1

Switching the Controller On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1

Switching the Controller Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2

Using the Touch Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2

Navigating the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2

Using the Quick Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4

Using the Software Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5

Using the Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7

Log In and Log Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7

Home View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–10

Print Task View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–11

Print Task Status and Alarm Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–12

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Setting the Time and Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–13

Security and Managing Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–15

Creating a User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–15

Editing a User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–20

Deleting a User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–21

Viewing and Creating a User Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–22

Managing Print Tasks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–26

Creating the Single Print Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–26

Creating the Dual Print Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–28

Editing a Print Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–30

Deleting a Print Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–32

Printhead Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–33

General Alarms Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–39

Bar Code Read Rate Alarms Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–43

Creating a Preferred Font List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–45

Managing Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–48

Job Manager Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–48

Using the Directory Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–49

Creating a Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–50

Editing a Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–54

Deleting a Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–55

Copying a Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–56

Editing a Job Setup Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–57

Job Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–60

Job Editor Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–60

Adjusting the Job Editor View Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–62

Moving Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–63

Position Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–63

Design Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–65

Deleting Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–68

Adding Text in a Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–68

Adding a Bar Code in a Job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–75

Adding Bitmaps in a Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–79

Adding a Variable in a Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–80

Variables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–81

Adding a Variable in a Text Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–82

Adding a Variable in a Bar Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–84

Accessing the Variable Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–87

Creating a Common Variable List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–90

Creating a Counter Variable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–91

Creating a Date and Time Code Variable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–94

Creating a Prompt Variable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–99

Creating a Work Shift Variable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–101

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Creating a Remote Variable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–103

Creating a File Import Variable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–105

Creating a System Counter Variable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–107

Editing a Variable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–109

Deleting a Variable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–111

Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–112

Printing a Single Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–112

Printing a Job List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–113

Stop and Resume Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–115

Viewing and Adjusting Bar Code Read Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–116

Viewing and Adjusting Variable Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–118

Clearing the Depend Queue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–120

Viewing and Resetting Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–121

Monitoring a Print Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–122

Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–124

Service Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–124

Auto Purge Printheads and Ink Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–124

Command Purge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–130

System Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–132

Viewing a PHI Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–138

Advanced Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–139

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–140

Print Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–140

System Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–140

Feature (License) Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–142

Backup Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–143

Services Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–155

LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–162

Security Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–168

Variable Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–168

System Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–168

Chapter 6 — Maintenance

Daily System Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1

Printhead Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3

Controller Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4

Replacing the Air Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4

Ink System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6

Changing an Ink Bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6

System Shutdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7

Normal Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7

Extended Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8

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Chapter 7 — Troubleshooting

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

Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–1

Printhead Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–2

External Status LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–2

Internal Status LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–3

Print Quality Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4

Printhead Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7

Vertically Purging a Printhead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–8

Cleaning an EN Series Standard Printhead Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–9

Cleaning an EN300 Auto Purge (AP) Printhead Filter . . . . . . . .7–15

Controller Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–20

Shipping Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–20

Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–20

Ink System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–21

Chapter 8 — Illustrated Parts List

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1

Using the Illustrated Parts List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–1

Ordering Parts or Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–2

Contact Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–2

Marsh 8000 Printer Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–3

Marsh 8000 Controller - Back Plate Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4

Marsh 8000 Controller - Door Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–6

Marsh 8000 Controller - IO Panel Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–8

EN300 Auto Purge (AP) Printhead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–10

EN300 AP Printhead Front Block with Print Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . .8–12

EN120 and EN300 Standard Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–14

Standard Printhead Front Block with Print Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–16

Series 2000 Auto Purge (AP) Ink System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–18

Series 2000 Standard Ink System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–22

Conveyor-Mounting Bracketry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–25

Multiple Printhead Bracketry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–27

Printhead Bracketry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–28

Flex Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–29

Flex Stand Offset/Extension Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–31

Flex Stand Printhead/Ink System Bracketry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–33

Shaft Encoder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–35

Diffused Beam Photocell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–37

Retroreflective Beam Photocell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–38

Single Color Strobe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–39

Three-Color Beacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–40

EN Series Printhead Swing Arm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–42

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Air Filter Assembly Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–44

Umbilicals and Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–45

Consumables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–45

Other Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–46

Appendix A — MSDS

MSDS Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1

Appendix B — Pin Outs

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1

Marsh 8000 Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B–2

EN Series Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–5

Photocell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B–6

One-Color Strobe Alarm Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–7

Three-Color Beacon Alarm Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B–8

Shaft Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B–9

Terminator with Encoder Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B–10

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Appendix C — RS-232

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C–1

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C–1

Messages from Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C–4

Cabling Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C–5

Set-Up & System Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C–6

Commands, Keystrokes, & Responses from Your Controller . . . . . .C–7

ASCII, EBCDIC – Character Codes and Character Sets . . . . . . . . . .C–10

Appendix D — Advanced Security

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–1

Advanced Security Control Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–1

Event Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–4

Managing User Event Logs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–5

Configuring the User Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–5

Viewing a User Log and Creating a User Events Report. . . . . . D–6

Viewing and Forwarding User Logs from a Backup . . . . . . . . . D–8

Appendix E — Bar Codes

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E–1

Bar Code Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E–1

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Bar Code Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E–2

General Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E–3

Code 39 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E–5

I 2 of 5 and I 2 of 5 UCC/EAN Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E–6

Appendix F — Bitmap Images

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F–1

Creating a Bitmap Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F–1

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Introduction

COMPANY

ABC

Controller

Shaft Encoder

Flex Stand

Printhead

Photocell

Conveyor-Mounting
Bracketry

Ink System

Printer Overview

The Marsh 8000 printer is a ultra hi-resolution ink jet printer that prints at
high production speeds onto porous surfaces in any direction. A typical
Marsh 8000 printer setup consists of using a controller, printheads, ink
systems, and related components. Figure 1-1 illustrates a typical system
setup.

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Caution

Warning

Inks and Solvents

Consult your Videojet Technologies sales representative if you have any
questions regarding ink and solvent selection for the Marsh 8000 printer,
or product applications. See the Illustrated Parts List for a list of available
inks and solvents.

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Only Videojet supplies are recommended
for use in this printer. Non-approved supplies may damage the unit
or produce inferior printer operation or printing output. The use of
non-approved supplies will void the product warranty.

Technical Publications

PERSONAL INJURY. 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. These manuals are intended to be
supplements to (and not replacements for) formal training.

For ordering technical information, use the language index to determine
which language is available and needed. (See “Language Index” on
page 1-4.) When ordering manuals, add the language code to the end of
the part number.

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For example, a Spanish User’s Manual is needed for the Marsh 8000
printer. The part number is 361840. The language code for Spanish is 04.
To order a Spanish User’s Manual, the product number is 361840-04. The
latest revision will be supplied automatically.

Manual Part Number Description

Users Manual 361840-* The Users Manual is intended for

use by the operator of the printer.

Technical Manual 361811-* The Technical Manual is intended

for use only by a qualified service
technician or qualified service and
maintenance personnel.

* Language Code

Table 1-1: Technical Information

User’s Manual

The user’s manual contains information required for the effective daily
operation and maintenance of the Marsh 8000 printer. All procedures in
this manual may be performed by an operator.

Revisions to this manual and any other technical publications from
Videojet Technologies Inc. may be released if necessary.

Keep this manual in a safe and an easily accessible location for future
reference.

Technical Manual

The technical manual for the Marsh 8000 printer contains information on
the proper specification, installation, operation, maintenance, and
troubleshooting.

The technical manual also contains information on component
identification, replacement parts, accessories, and tools associated with
the Marsh 8000 printer.

All procedures in this manual are to be performed by qualified service and
maintenance personnel.

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Language Index

When ordering manuals, add the language code to the end of the part
number. For example, the Spanish version of the user’s manual is part
number 361840-04.

Language

English (US) 01 • •
French 02 •
German 03 •
Spanish 04 •
Portuguese 05 •
Italian 08 •
Dutch 09 •
Finnish 16 •
Swedish 17 •
Danish 18 •
English (UK) 21 • •

Language
Code

Users
Manual

Table 1-2: Language Codes

Technical
Manual

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Safety

Warning

Introduction

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PERSONAL INJURY. Read this chapter thoroughly before
attempting to operate, service, or maintain this product.

The policy of Videojet Technologies Inc. is to manufacture 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 this 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 so the operator can operate the printer in a
safe manner.

Safety Conventions Used in the Manual

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

Warning Statements

• are used to indicate hazards or unsafe practices which could result in
personal injury or death

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Warning

Caution

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

• are preceded by the word “Warning”

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

For Example:

PERSONAL INJURY. 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 are exposed.

Caution Statements

• are used to indicate hazards or unsafe practices which could result in
product or property damage

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

• are always preceded by the word “Caution”

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

For Example:

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Use only CleanWipes (PN RP29805) and
SprayAway (PN 29906) to service the printheads. Always keep
CleanWipes sealed in their plastic bag. The use of different wipes or
sprays will damage the equipment.

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Reduran and Latex Gloves Safety Guidelines

Reduran® Special Hand Cleaner is available when servicing the
equipment. See Chapter 8, “Illustrated Parts List” for ordering
information. Use Latex gloves to avoid skin contact with inks and solvents
when servicing the equipment. The following safety precautions must be
observed when using these items.

Guidelines for using Reduran® Special

• Reduran Special is to be used in cases of accidental skin contact with
dried ink

• Keep Reduran Special away from items such as clothing. It will
de-colorize clothing and other materials

Guidelines for using Latex gloves

• Latex gloves should not be used if the user is allergic to latex

• Latex gloves should contain no powder

• Latex gloves should only be used in operations where the only
concern is exposure to ink which may stain skin

• For cases involving skin contact with Videojet fluids or organic
solvents, a more durable glove such as Butyl rubber gloves are
recommended. Latex gloves are not designed for use with organic
solvents.

• Disposable nitrile or latex gloves may be suitable for brief contact,
such as splash protection, only when the bulk of a more durable glove
would interfere with maintenance operations.

• Do not re-use disposable gloves

• Do not use disposable gloves in operations which may tear or
puncture the glove

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Equipment Safety Guidelines

Introduction

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

PERSONAL INJURY. Always observe the following safety
guidelines when operating and handling the printer and associated
equipment.

Comply with Electrical Codes

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

Do Not Remove Warning Labels

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

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Placement of the Printer

Do not place the printer in a hazardous location. Hazardous locations, as
defined in the United States, are those areas that may contain hazardous
materials in sufficient quantity to create an explosion. These are defined in
Article 500 of the National Electrical Code

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

Wall Mounting the Controller

To maintain regulatory approval for a wall-mounted printer, the wall
mounting structure and the customer-supplied hardware must be capable
of supporting four times the total weight of the printer and the wall
mounting structure.

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NEC/NFPA 70–1993.

Stand Mounting the Controller

To maintain regulatory approval, the stand must be bolted to the floor,
conveyor, or other stable foundation when installed.

Bracketry Mounting the Printhead and Ink System

To maintain regulatory approval, the bracketry must be bolted to the
stand, conveyor, or other stable foundation when installed.

Using Printer Accessories

To maintain regulatory approval for the printer, you must use only
Videojet approved accessories when attaching any device to the
equipment.

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Warning

Ink and Solvent Safety Guidelines

Introduction

This section contains important safety guidelines pertaining to the use and
handling of printer supplies (inks and cleaning solvents).

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

No Smoking

Wear Safety Glasses

Avoid Skin Contact

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

Wear safety glasses with side shields (or equivalent eye
protection) when handling any ink or cleaning solvent.
If splashed into your eyes, flush eyes with water for a
minimum of 15 seconds and see a physician
immediately.

Wear butyl rubber gloves when handling any ink or
cleaning solvent. 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 physician if irritation persists.

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Avoid Breathing in Vapors

Avoid prolonged exposure to vapors. If respiratory
protection is needed, a cartridge organic respirator is
required.

Dispose of Ink and Solvent Properly

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

Read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Read and understand the Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) before using any ink or cleaning solvent. An
MSDS exists for each type of ink and cleaning solvent;
the appropriate sheet or sheets are supplied with the
product when shipped.

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

Store Inks and Solvents Properly

Certain inks and cleaning solvents 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.

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Warning

Medical Emergencies

Introduction

This section contains important medical information should an accident
occur.

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

Emergencies Involving Printer Fluids

If the incident involves an ink or cleaning solvent, bring the bottle and/or
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) with you to the physician’s office.
These items contain important information that the physician may require
in order to provide treatment.

Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center

All of Videojet inks and cleaning solvents are also registered with the
Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center, located in the United States. If the
bottle or MSDS cannot be located, the physician can contact the Rocky
Mountain Poison Control Center to obtain the information required.

Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center
[phone]

Note: Persons outside the United States requiring medical attention can have a
physician contact the Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center in the United
States or a poison control center or hospital in their own area.

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Specifications

Controller

The Marsh 8000 controller is an industrial quality controller with a built-in
touch screen LCD display. Two external PS/2 connectors are available for
connecting external input devices.

A front flip-down keyboard tray to hold an external keyboard allows for
easier data entry in creating jobs and a NEMA 4X - IP65 upgrade for better
protection in harsher environments are optional accessories that can be
installed on the controller.

Using an Ethernet or serial port connection, the controller can
communicate with other Marsh 8000 controllers or with a remote
computer running Microsoft Windows® using the Marsh 8000 Sysmodix
PC Version software.

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Single Task Configuration

Single task software

Allows printing on one production line

Drives up to four printheads, expandable to eight printheads (requires one
additional PHI board and one additional printhead power supply)

Dual Task Configuration

Dual task software

Allows printing on two separate production lines simultaneously

Drives up to eight printheads using single task; up to four printheads
using dual task

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32.0" (81.3 cm)

7.6"

(19.3 cm)

20.7"

(52.6 cm)

10.8" (27.4 cm)

16.9" (42.9 cm)

PRINTHEAD POWER

SERIAL 2SERIAL 1

PRINT TSK 1 PRTHD 5 – 8

PRINT TSK 2 PRTHD 1 – 4

PRINTHEAD DATA

PRINT TSK 1 PRTHD 1 – 4

ETHERNET

PRINT TSK 2

PRINT TSK 2

OUTPUT

STROBE

PRINT TSK 1

PRINT TSK 1

4.8" (12.2 cm)

1.7" (4.3 cm)

19.4"

(49.3 cm)

PRINT TSK 2

INPUT

PRINT TSK 1

AC INPUT

3-2 Controller

Figure 3-1: Marsh 8000 Controller

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Certifications

• TUV Listed in conformance with NEC/UL Std. 1950

• CE Certified

• FCC Part 15A

• NEMA 12 - IP51

• NEMA 4X - IP65 optional

• CAN/CNA Std. C22.2 No. 950

To maintain CE/TUV approval, use only Videojet components with the
Marsh 8000 system. Failure to do so cancels CE/TUV approval.

Weight

• 30.0 lb. (13.6 kg)

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Ambient Temperature Limits

• Operating: 40° to 120°F (4° to 49°C)

• Storage and Transit: -4° to 140°F (20° to 60°C)

Electrical Requirements

• 100 - 240 VAC; 3.0/1.5 A; 47-83 Hz
Clean regulated power source

Hardware Components

Single Board Computer (SBC)

133 MHz Processor

256MB RAM

Ethernet ports: 3

• Two for PHI connections

• One for external connection

RS-232 ports: 2

• Two for external connections

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PS/2 ports: 2

• One for external keyboard connection

• One for external mouse connection

Hard Drive

Stores job messages, logo bitmaps, variable data, and controller software
files.

IDE hard drive

40GB minimum

Printhead Power Supply

Provides power to the printheads.

One power supply provides power up to four printheads.

Input Voltage: 100 - 240 VAC; 3.0/1.5 A; 47 - 83 Hz

Output Voltage: 15VDC 75W

Controller Power Supply

Provides power to the electronic components in the controller.

The controller uses two controller power supplies. One power supply
provides power to the hard drive and two PHIs. The other power supply
provides power to the SBC and display backlight inverter.

Input Voltage: 100 - 240 VAC; 3.0/1.5 A; 47 - 83 Hz

Output Voltage: 12VDC 75W

Input Voltage: 100 - 240 VAC; 3.0/1.5 A; 47 - 83 Hz

Output Voltage: 5VDC 75W

Touch Screen LCD Display

Displays the controller software graphic user interface. Provides the user
input to operate the software.

TFT LCD display

3-4 Controller

VGA color

Display size: 10.4" diagonal

Display resolution: 640 x 480

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Display Backlight Inverter

Provides power to the display backlight

Input Voltage: 12VDC

Output Voltage: 600 VRMS

Printhead Interface Board (PHI)

Interface between the controller SBC and the printhead PHD.

One PHI drives up to four printheads.

25-pin printhead connector for connecting up to four printheads.

9-pin strobe connector to connect an alarm light strobe or three-color
beacon. Also used to connect the NEMA 4X - IP65 upgrade.

Note: The strobe connector allows for one component to be connected.

Software Features

• Easy touch user interface

• Multiple levels of security

• Data input measurement units: USCS or metric

• Built-in soft keyboard with language selection

• Internal/external encoder option

•Diagnostic tests

• Software language versions: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French,
German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish

• Invert print feature for printing jobs upside down

• Horizontal resolution selection: 75, 100, 150, 300 DPI

• Dual tasking for printing two print jobs simultaneously

• Depend queue: 20 builds maximum

• Optional advanced security for tracking user events

• Optional system event logs for recording system activity

• Optional match code loader for sending commands to an external
device

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Jobs

Available job fields:

• True Type text fonts (1252 Latin 1) with bold, italic, and underline
options

• Optional Chinese and Japanese text character sets (GB 2312 and
Shift-JIS)

• Logo bitmaps, black and white.bmp files at 150 x 150 pixels

•Counter codes

• Alpha codes: date, hour, meridian, month, week, weekday, work shift,
year

• Time and date expiration codes

• Work shift codes

• Bar codes: seven symbologies (EAN-13, UPC-A, Code 39, I 2 of 5,
I 2 of 5 UCC/EAN, USS 128, UCC/EAN 128)

• Prompt, Remote, and File Import inserts:
Maximum character length per insert: 127
Maximum inserts per job: 40

Maximum fields per printhead: 127

Maximum job length: 100" (254 cm)

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Optional Controller Components

Keyboard Tray

Holds an external keyboard for easier data entry for jobs. The external
keyboard can connect to the available PS/2 keyboard connector on the
controller.

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13.1" (33.3 cm)

Flip-Down Keyboard
Tray

Figure 3-2: Controller with Keyboard Tray

Dual Task Upgrade

Upgrades a single task controller to include dual task capability. Dual task
allows printing on two separate production lines simultaneously. The
upgrade kit includes printhead interface board (PHI), printhead power
supply, internal cables and dual task controller software.

Software Modules

The following optional software modules are available to expand the
Marsh 8000 system capabilities:

• Advanced Security System

•Dual Task

• 2nd PHI Board Expansion

• System Logs

• Match Code Loader

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Printhead

Common Specifications

Vertical resolution: 150 DPI

Horizontal resolution: 75, 100, 150, 300 DPI

Throw distance: 0.25 inches (6.35 mm)

Maximum line speed: Varies with horizontal resolution

• Alphanumerics: 200 ft/min (61 m/min)

• Bar codes: 150 ft/min (46 m/min)

Three-color LED: Indicates printhead status (see Troubleshooting chapter
for more information)

Ambient Temperature Limits:

• Operating: 40° to 120°F (4° to 49°C)

• Storage and Transit: -4° to 140°F (20° to 60°C)

3-8 Printhead

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EN120 Standard Printhead

8.5" (21.6 cm)

3.3"

(8.4 cm)

4.7"

(11.3 cm)

Data Cable In Connector

Data Cable Out Connector

LED

Ink Line Fitting

Low Ink Alarm

Photocell

“Power In”
Connector
(Male)

“Power Out”
Connector
(Female)

0.8" (2.03 cm)

3.24"

(8.23 cm)

0.66" (1.68 cm)

Note: Print sample not at
actual size.

Maximum print height: 0.8 inches (20 mm)

Print orifices: 120

Note: Positioning the printhead in the up direction causes debris to collect on the
printhead orifices requiring frequent cleaning during operation.

Throw direction: Horizontal, up and down

Weight: 5.49 lb (2.49 kg)

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Figure 3-3: EN120 Printhead

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8.5" (21.6 cm)

3.3"

(8.4 cm)

4.7"

(11.3 cm)

2.0" (5.1 cm)

0.52" (1.32 cm)

Note: Print sample not at
actual size.

2.18"

(5.54 cm)

Data Cable In Connector

Data Cable Out Connector

LED

Ink Line Fitting

Low Ink Alarm

Photocell

“Power In”
Connector
(Male)

“Power Out”
Connector
(Female)

EN300 Standard Printhead

Maximum print height: 2.0 inches (50.8 mm)

Print orifices: 300

Throw direction: Horizontal, up and down

Weight: 5.68 lb (2.58 kg)

Figure 3-4: EN300 Printhead

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EN300 Auto Purge (AP) Printhead

8.5" (21.6 cm)

3.3"

(8.4 cm)

4.7"

(11.3 cm)

Data Cable In Connector

Data Cable Out Connector

LED

Ink Line Fitting

Low Ink Alarm

Photocell

2.0" (5.1 cm)

0.60" (1.52 cm)

Note: Print sample not at
actual size.

2.1"

(5.33 cm)

“Power In”
Connector
(Male)

“Power Out”
Connector
(Female)

Maximum print height: 2.0 inches (50.8 mm)

Print orifices: 300

Throw direction: Horizontal

Weight: 4.85 lb (2.20 kg)

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Figure 3-5: EN300 Auto Purge Printhead

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Optional Printhead Components

EN Series Printhead Swing Arm

Provides up to 0.5" (1.3 cm) of horizontal travel to compensate for slight
variations in box size or position.

Maximum conveyor speed with a slide bracket: 160 ft/min (49 m/min)

Note: Swing arm shown
with printhead installed.

8.5"

(21.6 cm)

16.0" (40.6 cm)

Figure 3-6: EN Series Printhead Swing Arm

11.6" (29.5 cm)

4.7"

(11.9 cm)

3-12 Printhead

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Ink System

9.8"

(24.9 cm)

6.5"

(16.5 cm)

4.0"

(10.2 cm)

7.1" (18.0 cm)

4.9"

(12.4 cm)

Ink Bottle

Purge Bulb

Ink Line

Series 2000 Standard Ink System

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Reservoir volume: 13.5 oz (400 ml)

Mounts on same bracketry as the printhead

Uses quick disconnect connectors

Accepts one 16.9 oz (500 ml) Series 2000 ink bottle

Weight:

• Empty: 2.8 lb (1.27 kg)

• Full reservoir with full ink bottle: 5.2 lb (2.36 kg)

Figure 3-7: Series 2000 Ink System

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15.9"

(40.4 cm)

7.4" (18.8 cm)

24.0" (61.0 cm)

6.4" (16.3 cm)

Series 2000 Auto Purge (AP) Ink System

Reservoir volume: 13.5 oz (400 ml)

Mounts on same bracketry as the printhead

Uses quick disconnect connectors

Accepts one 16.9 oz (500 ml) ink bottle

Reconfigurable side mounting option

Weight:

• Empty: 2.8 lb (1.27 kg)

• Full reservoir with full ink bottle: 5.2 lb (2.36 kg)

Solvent: 2-Propanol “optima grade” isopropyl alcohol (IPA)

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Figure 3-8: Series 2000 Auto Purge Ink System - Bottom Configuration

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9.7"

(24.6 cm)

24.0" (64.0 cm)

13.3" (33.8 cm)

6.4" (16.3 cm)

Figure 3-9: Series 2000 Auto Purge Ink System - Side Configuration

Series 2000 Ink

Available color: Black, blue, green, red

Substrate surface: Porous

Shelf life: 12 months at 35° to 95°F (1.7° to 35°C)

Available in 16.9 oz (500 ml) bottles

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Photocell

Detects product on the production line.

Two types are available:

Type Sensing Range Description

Diffused
(Standard)

Retroreflective 10’ (3 m) Mounts on a printhead or on a conveyor.

4” (10.2 cm) Mounts on a printhead or on a conveyor.

Sufficient for most applications.

Requires the installation of a reflector.
Reliable in dusty environments or when
printing on uneven surfaces or
preprinted surfaces.

Table 3-1: Photocell Types

Connects to the 9-pin photocell connector on the back of a printhead

Cable length: 30" (76.2 cm)

Maximum distance between a photocell and the printheads that it triggers
to print: 27" (68.9 cm)

Weight: 0.2 lb (0.09 kg)

0.28" (0.71 cm)
DIA.

0.70" (1.78 cm)

1.0" (2.54 cm)

0.95" (2.41 cm)

3.0" (7.6 cm)

3-16 Photocell

2.0"

(5.1 cm)

(5.6 cm)

Figure 3-10: Photocell

2.2"

0.50" (1.27 cm)

2.6"

(6.6 cm)

30.0" (76.2 cm)

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Shaft Encoder

Optional component

Use a shaft encoder for:

• Start and stop applications

• Variable-speed conveyors

• Bar code applications

Connects to the terminator on the back of the last printhead.

3600 pulses per revolution (One revolution = 1' (0.30 m) of belt travel)

Requires a smooth belt conveyor

Voltage requirement: 12VDC

Cable length: 8' 10" (2.69 m)

Weight: 1.3 lb (0.59 kg)

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Extension cables available:

• 15' (4.5 m)

• 50' (15.2 m)

0.34" (0.86 cm)
DIA.

1.3" (3.3 cm)

10.0" (25.1 cm)

3.8"

(9.7 cm)

7.5"

(19.0 cm)

4.1"

(10.4 cm)

Figure 3-11: Shaft Encoder

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Alarm Light

Optional component

Two types are available:

Type Alarm Light Colors Cable Length

One-color strobe Red 10’ (3 m)
Three-color beacon Red, yellow, green 10’ (3 m)

Table 3-2: Alarm Light - Types

Connects to the 9-pin strobe connector on the controller.

Note: The alarm light requires the use of one 9-pin strobe connector on the
controller. The NEMA 4X - IP65 upgrade cannot be installed using the same
connector.

3.4" (8.6 cm)

0.2" (0.5 cm)
DIA.

5.2"

(13.2 cm)

3.8"

(9.7 cm)

Figure 3-12: One-Color Strobe Alarm Light

10' (3 m)

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Red

Yellow

Green

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2.5" (6.4 cm)

2.2" (5.6 cm)

12.2"

(30.0 cm)

14.4"

(36.6 cm)

0.39" (0.99 cm)
Dia.

Figure 3-13: Three-Color Beacon Alarm Light

1.75" (4.4 cm)

10' (3.0 m)

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Bracketry Options

Your equipment can be mounted on various bracketry products. For
information on installing or assembling bracketry, see the instructions
included with the bracketry.

Bracketry Description

Conveyor-Mounting Bracketry Supports one printhead and one ink system

Can be mounted directly onto a conveyor
One included with each EN Series printhead

Multiple Printhead
Conveyor-Mounting Bracketry

15" Square Tube (optional) Replaces the 15" (38.1 cm) round tube of the

Flex Stand
Printhead/Ink System
Bracketry

Flex Stand
Offset/Extension Kit

Flex Stand Supports the following components:

Supports up to seven printheads
Consists of a 4' (1.2 m) tube and hardware to
mount the tube to the conveyor

conveyor-mounting bracketry. Recommended
for stability if printhead or ink system
adjustments will be frequent.

Mounts on a flex stand
Supports one printhead and one ink system
Adjusts vertically and horizontally for easy
positioning

Mounts on a flex stand
Two configurations available:

• Offset - provides greater horizontal
spacing

• Extension - extends flex stand height up to
an additional 18" (45.7 cm)

• Controller

• Printhead/ink system bracketry

• Offset/extension kit

Bolts to the floor
Eliminates the potential effects of conveyor
vibration

Table 3-3: Bracketry Options

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28.0" (71.1 cm)
Maximum

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1.75"

(4.45 cm)

19.0" (48.3 cm)
Maximum

Figure 3-14: Conveyor-Mounting Bracketry

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4.0' (1.2 m)

4.2" (10.7 cm)

Figure 3-15: Multiple Printhead Conveyor-Mounting Bracketry

15" (38.1 cm)
Square Tube

Figure 3-16: Optional Square Tube

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Flex Stand

5' (1.5 m)

41.8" (106.2 cm)
Maximum

Figure 3-17: Flex Stand with Controller

Square

12.0" (30.5 cm)

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31.4" (79.8 cm)

18.6" (47.2 cm)
Maximum

Flex Stand Printhead
Ink System Bracket

54.5" (138.4 cm)
Maximum

5' (1.5 m)

12.0" (30.5 cm)

Square

Figure 3-18: Flex Stand with Printhead/Ink System Bracketry

Flex Stand

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Offset ConfigurationExtension Configuration

+18" (45.7 cm)

Maximum

Flex Stand Printhead/
Ink System Bracket

Flex Stand Offset/
Extension Kit

Flex Stand

Flex Stand Printhead/
Ink System Bracket

Flex Stand Offset/
Extension Kit

Flex Stand

Figure 3-19: Flex Stand with Offset/Extension Kit

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Umbilicals

One power and data umbilical required for each printhead.

Contains: one printhead data cable, one printhead power cable

Maximum distance from controller to printhead: 78' (23.8 m)

Available lengths:

• 3' (0.9 m)

•13' (4 m)

• 33' (10 m)

Figure 3-20: Power and Data Umbilical

Wipes and Solvent

CleanWipes

• Required for daily printhead maintenance

• Available in packages of 50

SprayAway Solvent

• Required for printhead maintenance and troubleshooting

• Available by the case. 12 5-oz. (148 ml) bottles per case

3-26 Umbilicals

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Operating Environment

Ambient Temperature Limits

• Operating: 40° to 120°F (4° to 49°C)

• Storage and Transit: -4° to 140°F (20° to 60°C)

Conveyor Recommendations

These recommendations are especially important when printing bar
codes.

• Use a smooth, seamless conveyor belt

• Use a slider bed underneath the conveyor belt

• Use guide rails that will protect the printheads from collisions and
consistently position the print surface within the throw distance of the
printhead

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Electrical Recommendations

To help protect and ensure reliable performance from your system, the
following are recommended:

• Surge suppressor

• Line conditioner

• Clean, regulated power source or dedicated line from the power
distribution box; 100 - 240 V, 3.0/1.5 A, 47-83 Hz

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Shaft Encoder

Furthest Printhead

Photocell

27"

(68.9 cm)

78' (23.8 m)

60.0'

(18.3 m)

Note: Dimensions represent
maximum cable lengths,
not linear distances.

Controller

Recommended Distances

A set of maximum recommended distances between each system
component has been established to ensure good print quality.

Figure 3-21: Recommended Distances

3-28 Recommended Distances

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Installation

Warning

Introduction

PERSONAL INJURY. Read Chapter 2, “Safety” before attempting to
install, operate, service, or maintain the equipment.

When you are installing a new system, some planning is necessary. Use
the Specifications chapter from this manual to meet the following
guidelines before you begin installing equipment.

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• Make sure you have all the necessary components

• Make sure your installation meets recommended distances

• Install the components in the order they are presented in this manual:
printheads, ink systems, controller and optional components

Establishing Locations

Before beginning the installation, it is important to establish locations for
all system components. No printhead should be more than 78' (23.8 m)
away from the controller.

Consider the following:

• Does the location allow for easy maintenance of the system?

• Is there an accessible power source?

• Is there a vertical flat surface available to mount the controller, or will
you mount the controller on a flex stand?

• Will you be using an optional external mouse or keyboard?

• Is there adequate space for cables below the controller?

• Will you mount the printheads and ink system on a conveyor or on a
flex stand?

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• How long are the data cables, power cables and other cables?

• What optional components does the system need?

Conveyor Direction

After establishing a mounting location on the production line for your
printheads, determine the conveyor direction. Stand behind the printhead
to determine if the products pass by the printhead in a right to left or left
to right direction. When you set up your printheads, set the printhead rub
strip based on the conveyor direction.

Printheads

Mounting Printhead Bracketry

Follow this procedure for mounting your printheads directly to the
conveyor using the conveyor-mounting bracketry supplied with your
printheads. The standard conveyor mounting configuration is shown in
Figure 4-1. For mounting your printheads using one of the following
bracketry products, follow the installation instructions included with the
bracketry.

• Multiple printhead bracketry

• Flex stand with a flex stand bracket

To mount conveyor-mounting bracketry:

1 On your production line, establish a location for each printhead that

meets the following:

• Less than 27" (68.9 cm) from the photocell that triggers the
printhead to print.

• 0.25" (0.6 cm) from the front of the printhead to the product that it
prints on.

2 Using the screws supplied, mount the mounting clamp to the

conveyor (Figure 4-1:on page 4-3)

4-2 Printheads

Note: To allow for adjustments, do not fully tighten clamps until your
system is completely installed and tested.

3 For frequent adjustments, replace cross clamp screws with ratchet

handles to make adjustments easier.

4 Install remaining tubes, clamps, and pry out plugs.

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M8 Elastic
Lock Nut

Mounting Clamp

M8 Washer

M8 Washer

Conveyor

Cross Clamp

15" (38.1 cm) Tube

Round Tube - Standard
Square Tube - Optional

Ratchet
Handle

Pry Out
Plug

9" (22.8 cm)
Tubes

M8 x 90 mm Socket
Head Cap Screw

1.75"

(4.45 cm)

Front View of

Mounting Clamp

Figure 4-1: Installing Conveyor-Mounting Bracketry

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Rub Strip

Conveyor Direction

Conveyor Direction

Rub Strip

Orifices

M6 x 12 mm Flat
Head Screw

Leading
Side

Rub Strip

Leading
Side

Warning Label

Face Plate

Front View of Printhead

Determining the Rub Strip Position

Before installing printheads, make sure the rub strip on each printhead is
installed on the leading side of the orifices. Determine the rub strip
position on your printheads, and if necessary, reverse the rub strip.

Standard EN Series Printhead

1 Remove the tape covering the printhead orifices.
2 Remove the face plate from the printhead.
3 Remove the Warning Label from the front of the printhead.
4 Do you need to reverse the rub strip? (See Figure 4-2.)

• No. Reinstall the rub strip on the printhead in the same position.

• Yes. Rotate the face plate so the rub strip is on the leading side of
the orifices.

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Figure 4-2: Repositioning Rub Strip - Standard EN Series Printhead

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EN300 Auto Purge (AP) Printhead

1 Remove the rub strip from the printhead.
2 Remove the Warning Label from the front of the printhead.
3 Remove the tape covering the printhead orifices.
4 Do you need to reverse the rub strip? (See Figure 4-3.).

• No. Reinstall the rub strip on the printhead in the same position.

•Yes. Perform the following:

a. Reinstall the screws on the printhead.

b. Remove the screws from the leading side of the orifices.

c. Rotate and install the rub strip on the leading side of the orifices.

Front View of Printhead

Rub Strip

Leading
Side

Conveyor Direction

Rub Strip

Leading
Side

Conveyor Direction

Orifices

Warning
Label

Rub Strip

M6 x 12 mm Flat
Head Screw

Figure 4-3: Repositioning Rub Strip - EN300 Auto Purge Printhead

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Setting Printhead DIP Switches

You must set the DIP switches inside each printhead to assign a number to
the printhead. DIP switch settings are printed on the inside of the top
cover. The Head number corresponds to the printhead number in the
printhead setup screen in the controller software.

1 Loosen two screws on the top cover.
2 Lift off the top of the printhead.
3 Locate and set the DIP switches according to the Figure 4-4.
4 Reinstall the top of the printhead.

M6 x 12 mm
Flat Head Screw

Top Cover

Switch

OFF ON

ON

1 2 3 4

DIP Switches

DIP Switches

DIP

Switch

Settings

Head 1/5

Head 2/6

Head 3/7

Head 4/8

N

I

E

D

A

M

USA

O
N

O
N

O
N

O
N

T

H

E

4-6 Printheads

Figure 4-4: Setting Printhead DIP Switches

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Mounting a Printhead

1 If you are using a printhead swing arm, install it on your printhead

now. (See the instructions included with the swing arm.)

Note: If your printhead mounting configuration is different than what is
shown in Figure 4-5, Figure 4-6:on page 4-8 for proper printhead height
adjustment in relation to the ink system.

Note: Auto purge printheads must be mounted horizontally for the auto
purge system to operate properly.

2 Mount the printhead on the 15" (38.1 cm) tube.
3 Adjust the bracketry so that the front of the printhead is 0.25"

(0.63 cm) or less from the surface to be printed on.

4 Adjust the bracketry so that the printhead is at the desired height;

make sure the bottom of the printhead is parallel to the conveyor.

5 Attach the ground strap to a grounded surface.

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Note: EN300 shown.
EN120 is similar.

Bottom of printhead
parallel to the
conveyor

Mounting
Clamp

15" (38.1 cm)
Tube

Printhead

Printhead

Orifices

Conveyor

Ground Strap

0.25" (0.63 cm)
Maximum

Carton

Printhead

Side ViewFront View

Figure 4-5: Mounting a Printhead

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Notes:

EN300 shown. EN120 has
same requirements.

Printhead positioned with
lowest orifice level with top of
ink system reservoir.

Ink system top reservoir is leveled.

1 Vertical Horizontal

2 Horizontal Horizontal

3 Horizontal Downward

4 Horizontal Upward

Reference Plane

Top of Ink System
Reservoir

1

2

3

4

Printhead

Orientation

Orifice

Orientation

Throw

Direction

Figure 4-6: Printhead to Ink System Alignment

Mounting a Photocell

4-8 Printheads

You can mount a photocell on the side of the printhead, on a conveyor, or
on a swing arm. When mounting the photocell, consider the following:

• Mount the photocell no more than 27" (68.9 cm) from the furthest
printhead that it triggers

• Diffused beam photocell, no more than 4" (10.2 cm) from the product
on the conveyor

• Retroreflective photocell, must mount the reflector directly across the
conveyor from the photocell no further than 10' (3 m) away

1 Mount the photocell.

• If mounting on a printhead, use the photocell bracket included with

the printhead and mount the photocell as shown in Figure 4-7:on
page 4-9.

• If mounting to a conveyor, follow the instructions included with the

photocell.

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• If mounting on a swing arm, follow the instructions included with
the swing arm.

2 Connect the photocell to the printhead. If connecting a photocell to an

auto purge printhead, see the manual included with the auto purge
ink system.

Photocell
Bracket

Photocell
Nut

M3 x 10 mm Flat
Head Screw

Photocell

Figure 4-7: Printhead Photocell Mount

Printhead

Printhead

Photocell

Conveyor

Figure 4-8: Conveyor Photocell Mount

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Ink System

To install a Series 2000 Auto Purge (AP) ink system, see the manual
included with the ink system. To install the Series 2000 Standard ink
system, follow the procedures below.

Rotating an Ink System Reservoir

Before mounting an ink system, you need to make sure that the reservoir
is oriented so that you can easily access the purge bulb. By rotating the ink
system reservoir in 90° increments, you can position it in one of four
positions (See Figure 4-10:on page 4-11). To rotate the ink system reservoir
perform the following procedures.

1 Remove the ink system reservoir from the ink system bracket by

removing the three screws and washers from the bottom of the
bracket. (See Figure 4-9.)

2 Rotate the reservoir to the desired position and secure on the bracket

(See Figure 4-10:on page 4-11).

Ink System
Reservoir

Ink System Bracket

#10 Lock Washer

10-14 x 1/2 Screw

Figure 4-9: Rotate Ink System Reservoir

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Ink System
Reservoir

Figure 4-10: Ink System Reservoir Positions

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Printhead

Low Ink Alarm
Jack

15" (38.1 cm)
Tube

Mounting Clamp

Vent Tube

Vent

Low Ink Alarm
Cable

Ink System

Top of Reservoir

Orifices

Mounting an Ink System

Mount the ink system as follows:

1 Install the ink system onto the 15" (38.1 cm) tube.
2 Slide the ink system as far forward as possible.
3 Make sure the top of the ink reservoir is level with the bottom

printhead orifice. This is critical for proper ink flow to the printhead.

4 Level the ink system and tighten the mounting clamp onto the 15"

(38.1 cm) tube.

5 Plug the low ink alarm cable into the jack on the back of the printhead.
6 Connect the vent tube to the ink reservoir.

a. Remove the plug from the vent tube.

b. Remove the cap from the vent.

c. Connect the vent tube to the vent on the ink reservoir.

Figure 4-11: Mounting an Ink System

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Installing the Ink Line Fitting

Caution

1 Measure the ink line path from the ink system to back of the

printhead, add four inches (10 cm) to the measurement and cut the ink
line.

2 Install the barbed end of the ink line fitting onto the ink line.
3 Secure with a tie wrap.

Printhead

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Ink Line Path

Figure 4-12: Installing the Ink Line Fitting

Installing an Ink Bottle

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. To avoid damage to the printhead from
ink coagulation, do not allow water to contact the ink bottle or ink
system.

1 Unscrew the reservoir cap from the ink system reservoir. Make sure

the gasket is present and seated (See Figure 4-13:on page 4-14).

Tie Wrap

Ink Line Fitting

Ink System

Cut to Length
Ink Line

2 Remove the ship cap from the ink bottle and screw onto reservoir cap

to prevent debris from depositing on reservoir cap.

3 Insert the ink bottle into the ink bottle port aligning the arrow with the

mate line. Tighten as you would a light bulb.

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Ink Bottle

Reservoir Cap

Arrow

Ink Bottle
Port

Mate Line

Ink System
Reservoir

Figure 4-13: Installing an Ink Bottle

Purging the Ink Line

1 Unscrew the vent tube cap (See Figure 4-15:on page 4-15).
2 Direct the ink line into a waste container (See Figure 4-14:on

page 4-15).

Gasket

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3 With a small screwdriver, depress the tip of the ink line fitting and

drain about one ounce of ink.

4 On the printhead, make sure the quick-disconnect button of the ink

fitting is depressed (See Figure 4-15:on page 4-15).

5 Connect the ink line to the printhead making sure the ink line locks in

place.

Note: Any time you disconnect and connect the ink line, purge the ink line.
A small amount of air would have been introduced into the ink path.

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Depress Tip

Waste Container

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1.0 fl. oz. (29.6 ml)

Quick-Disconnect
Button

Vent Tube
Cap

Figure 4-15: Installing the Ink Line

Ink Fitting

Ink Line

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Controller

Mount the controller on a 5' (1.5 m) flex stand or on a wall.

Flex Stand Mount

To mount the controller on a flex stand, follow the installation instructions
included with the stand.

Wall Mount

To mount the controller on a wall, obtain suitable fasteners and use
fastener locations provided on the controller. (See Figure 4-16.)

10.8" (27.4 cm)

4.8" (12.2 cm)

1.7" (4.3 cm)

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Figure 4-16: Controller Fastener Locations

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Connecting Cables

Data and Power
Cable Umbilical

Controller

Terminator

Last Printhead

Printhead

Back View of

Printhead

Bottom View of Controller

"Data Out" (Male)

PHI1 Printhead Data
(Printheads 1-4)

"Data In" (Female)

"Power In" (Male)

"Power Out" (Female)

Printhead Power
(Printheads 1-4)

Printhead Power
(Printheads 5-8 Single Task,
Printheads 1-4 Dual Task)

PHI2 Printhead Data
(Printheads 5-8 Single Task,
Printheads 1-4 Dual Task)

Printhead Data and Power Cables

Connect the printhead data cables, printhead power cables, and
terminator as shown in Figure 4-17.

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Figure 4-17: Connecting Printheads to Controller

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IMPORTANT!

As the colors of the wires in the main leads of
this equipment may not correspond with the
colored markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:

• the green or green/yellow wire must be
connected to the terminal marked “E”
(Earthed) or marked with the earth symbol,
“ ”.

• the blue or white wire must be connected to
the terminal marked “N” (Neutral).

• the brown or black wire must be connected to
the terminal marked “L” (Line).

WARNING: THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE CONNECTED
TO AN EARTHED GROUNDED OUTLET.

Controller

Power Cable

ON/OFF
Switch

Green - Ground

Black - Hot

White - Neutral

Green - Ground

Black - Hot

White - Neutral

Controller Power Cable

Note: The power cord that is included with the controller has a standard U.S.
plug. If you need a power cord with a different type of plug, obtain a power cord
approved by local government or identified with an HAR (Harmonized Standard)
label. If you need to modify the included plug, see Figure 4-18.

Connect the power cord to the bottom of the controller. (See Figure 4-18.)

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Figure 4-18: Connecting the Power Cord

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Optional Components

Connecting a Shaft Encoder

Follow the mounting instructions shipped with the shaft encoder. Connect
the shaft encoder to the terminator on the back of the last printhead.

Use a shaft encoder for:

• Bar code applications

• Start-and-stop applications

• Variable line speeds

• Depend queue applications

Refer to the following general guidelines when installing a shaft encoder.

• Mount the encoder in the middle of your printheads.

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• The encoder wheel speed must match the conveyor speed.

• The encoder wheel must maintain steady contact with the conveyor. If
the encoder wheel bounces off the surface, it sends improper pulses to
the controller.

• Keep the encoder wheel clean or it does not turn properly.

• Use a tachometer to verify that the conveyor speed is the same as the
speed of the encoder wheel.

• Encoder must be connected to the terminator on the last printhead.

Shaft Encoder

Last Printhead

Terminator

Conveyor

Figure 4-19: Connecting a Shaft Encoder

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Connecting a Strobe Light or Three-Color Beacon Alarm Light

Note: A controller with the NEMA 4X - IP65 upgrade installed requires the use of
one 9-pin strobe connector on the controller. An alarm light cannot be installed
using the same connector.

1 Mount your strobe light or three-color beacon according to the

instructions included with the light or beacon.

2 Connect the strobe light or beacon to the controller as shown below.

(See Figure 4-20 or Figure 4-21:on page 4-21.)

Controller

Strobe Light

Bottom View of Controller

Figure 4-20: One-Color Strobe Alarm Light

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PHI1 Strobe
(Printheads 1-4)

PHI2 Strobe
(Printheads 5-8 Single Task,
Printheads 1-4 Dual Task)

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Controller

Bottom View of Controller

PHI1 Strobe
(Printheads 1-4)

PHI2 Strobe
(Printheads 5-8 Single Task,
Printheads 1-4 Dual Task)

Figure 4-21: Three-Color Beacon Alarm Light

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Connecting an External Keyboard or Mouse

You can use an external keyboard or mouse to navigate and operate the
controller software. The optional Marsh 8000 keyboard tray can be
installed which features a flip-down keyboard tray to hold an external
keyboard for easier data entries.

1 Remove the access panel from the front of the controller.
2 Connect an external keyboard or mouse cable to the front of the

controller as shown in Figure 4-22.

Keyboard

Mouse

Controller

Access Panel

Screw

Figure 4-22: Connecting an External Keyboard or Mouse

Optional External Devices

You can connect a computer, scale, scanner, or other external device to the
serial COM port connectors on the bottom of the controller. Make sure you
have the correct cabling for the 9-pin connectors, and that the
communications settings for the external devices match the controller
settings. See “Cabling Requirements” on page C-5 for correct cabling and
see “Services Manager” on page 5-155 for communication settings.

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Air Filter Assembly Kit

Figure 4-23: Air Filter Assembly Kit

12

11

9

10

1

3

4

7

8

5

6

2

1. Nylon Tubing

2. 1/8Npt Hose

3. 1/4Npt - 1/8Npt Reducer

4. Air Pressure Regulator

5. Air Pressure Gauge

6. Air Filter Assembly

7. Filter Change Indicator

8. Philips Self Threading

9. Bracket

10. 1/8Npt Plug

11. 1Npt - 1/4Npt Reducer

12. 1/4Npt Hose

Figure 4-23 shows the air filter assembly kit.

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1 Attach the air pressure gauge (Item 5, Figure 4-23)to the air pressure

regulator (Item 4). Use a 7/16 wrench.

2 Attach the 1/8 NPT plug (Item 10) to the air pressure regulator. Use

3/16 Allen wrench.

3 Attach the 1/4 NPT Male x 1/8 NPT Female (Item 3) (brass) fitting to

the air pressure regulator. Use 9/16 wrench.

4 Attach the 1/8 NPT quick disconnect hose fitting to the 1/4 NPT Male

x 1/8 NPT Female (brass) fitting. Use 11/16 wrench.

5 Remove the plug located on top of the controller.
6 Install the 1 NPT Male x 1/4 NPT Female fitting (Item 11) into the

whole.

7 Install the O-ring on the1 NPT Male x 1/4 NPT Female fitting.

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8 Install the 1 conduit fitting locknut on the 1NPT Male x 1/4NPT

Female fitting.

9 Tighten the 1 NPT Male x 1/4 NPT Female fitting. Use 1-9/16 wrench.

10 Attach the 1/4 NPT quick disconnect hose fitting (Item 12) to the

1NPT Male x 1/4 NPT Female fitting.

11 Attach the air filter assembly (Item 6) to the bracket (Item 9). Use

Phillips screwdriver.

12 Choose an appropriate location to mount the air filter assembly

(Item 6)

Note: Nylon Tubing (Item 1) is 5ft in length.

13 Cut the Nylon Tubing as short as possible without kinking,

depending on the placement of the air filter assembly.

14 Attach the Nylon Tubing to the air pressure regulator and the upper

fitting.

Note: The air pressure regulator must be set to 10psi.

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Initial Printhead Startup

1 Plug in the controller to a clean regulated power source.
2 Press the switch on the side of the controller to ON (|). This turns the

controller on. The touch screen illuminates, and the software Home
Screen appears after approximately 40 seconds.

3 Allow the printheads to warm up for approximately five to ten

minutes. During printhead warm-up, the controller displays a “Low
Head Temp” alarm condition in the printhead area of the print task
view and the external LED on the back of the printhead flashes amber.
When the printhead operating temperature has been reached, the
controller alarm condition clears and the printhead LED turns green.

4 Vertically purge the printheads to remove air from the ink lines and

printheads (See Figure 4-24:on page 4-26).

a. Carefully remove the printhead from the 15" (38.1 cm) tube, and

place the printhead on the vertical tube. If you are using a flex
stand, hold the printhead with the orifices pointing up, as shown in
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b. Completely press the purge bulb and watch the orifices for air

bubbles.

c. Absorb the ink with CleanWipes.

d. Repeat the purging process until no air bubbles are visible.

e. Remount the printhead on the 15" (38.1 cm) tube; make sure the

bottom of the printhead is parallel to the conveyor.

5 The printheads are ready for operation.

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Mount in

Vertical Position

Orifices

Printhead

Purge Bulb

Vertical Tube

15" (38.1 cm)
Tube

Figure 4-24: Vertically Purging the Printhead

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Software Operations

Warning

PERSONAL INJURY. Read Chapter 2, “Safety” before attempting to
operate, service, or maintain the equipment.

Getting Started

5

Switching the Controller On

1 Make sure all cable connections are secure.
2 Make sure the electrical supply for the controller is available.
3 Press the switch on the side of the controller to ON (|). This will turn

the controller on. The select screen will illuminate, and the software
Home view will appear after approximately 40 seconds. (See “Home
View” on page 5-10.)

4 Allow the printheads to warm up for approximately five to ten

minutes. During printhead warm-up, the controller displays a “Low
Head Temp” alarm condition in the printhead area of the print task
view and the external LED on the back of the printhead flashes amber.
When the printhead operating temperature has been reached, the
controller alarm condition clears and the printhead LED turns green.

5 To log in, see “Log In and Log Out” on page 5-7.

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Caution

Switching the Controller Off

1 From the Home view, select the System Shutdown button.
2 When the controller indicates it is safe to turn off the controller, press

the switch on the side of the controller to OFF (O). This will turn the
controller off.

Using the Touch Screen

Use the touch screen to operate the controller software. The touch screen
allows you to do the following:

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Failure to properly shutdown the system
may corrupt system files.

• Select and highlight fields

•Move job fields

• Enter alphanumeric characters

• Press buttons

Navigating the Software

Common Command Buttons

Some common buttons frequently used with the touch screen controller
software are as follows:

Buttons Description

Accept changes and close screen

Close screen

Cancel changes and close screen

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Cancel action and close screen

Table 5-1: Common Command Buttons

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Buttons Description

Undo recent actions

Redo recent actions

Table 5-1: Common Command Buttons (Continued)

Print Control Buttons

The print control buttons only appear in the Print Task view. You must
have previously loaded a job to be printed before starting to print.

Buttons Description

Start Printing

Stop Printing

Table 5-2: Print Control Button

Button Status

A raised 3D profile indicates that a button is active. A flat 2D profile
indicates that a button is inactive. Shapes and colors are used to group
buttons that access similar functions. Check boxes allow you to configure
special profiles.

Information displayed on the active screen in a 2D profile indicates that is
for information only. Information displayed on the active screen in a 3D
profile indicates you can select it for more details.

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Scroll Bars

Scroll
Bars

Figure 5-1: Scroll Bars

Scroll Bars and Buttons

When information is displayed outside the view area of the software,
scroll bars and buttons are provided to access and view the additional
information.

Using the Quick Help

5-4 Getting Started

The controller software has a context sensitive help feature. The help
feature displays information on a button or screen area.

To access Quick Help:

1 Select the Quick Help button.
2 Select the object on the screen you wish to find summary information.

An information window is displayed.

3 Select the Accept button to close the information window.

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Using the Software Keyboard

Figure 5-2: Software Keyboard

The controller has a keyboard built-in the software. Using the touch
screen, you can enter characters where needed.

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Key Key Name Description

Caps lock Changes the alpha character keys to upper

case.

Shift Changes the alpha character keys to upper

case. Changes numeric and special keys to
additional symbols. The key change takes
effect for the next character input and then
reverts keys back to th eir original key layout.

Language
Character Set

Cursor far left
Cursor far right

Cursor left
Cursor right

Backspace Deletes the character to the left of the

Delete Deletes the character to the right of the

Variable Insert Displays the Variable screen to insert

Edit Variable Displays the Edit Variable screen to edit an

Special Character
Map

Table 5-3: Software Keyboard Keys

Displays the language and character set of
the keyboard.

Moves the cursor to the beginning or end of
a field.

Moves the cursor left or right one character
at a time.

cursor. Deletes highlighted text.

cursor. Deletes highlighted text.

variables into a text field.

existing variable in a text field.
Displays the special character map to insert

special characters into a text field.

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Using the Numeric Keypad

Figure 5-3: Numeric Keypad

The controller has a numeric keypad built-in the software. Certain screens
in the software use a numeric keypad to enter numbers in fields.

Touch the number keys to enter a value in an entry field.

Key Description

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Table 5-4: Numeric Keypad Keys

Log In and Log Out

The controller software requires a username and password. You should
have this information available before attempting to log in.

Deletes the character to the left of
the cursor. Deletes highlighted
numbers.

Deletes the character to the right of
the cursor. Deletes highlighted
numbers.

Moves the cursor left one character
at a time

Moves the cursor right one
character at a time

Clears the value in the entry field

Note: If the controller software is configured for advanced security, you may be
prompted to enter a new password. Previous used passwords can be reused after
ten new passwords. For more information, see “Advanced Security Control
Setup” on page D-1.

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Figure 5-4: Login Screen

Figure 5-5: User Login Screen

Log In

To access the controller software, you must first log in.

1 From the Button Bar, select the Login/Logout button. The

Login/Logout screen is displayed.

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Figure 5-6: Login/Logout Screen

2 Select your username and enter the password. Your username and

password will be supplied to you by your administrator.

Note: The password is case sensitive.

3 Select the Accept button. The Home view is displayed. (See “Home

View” on page 5-10.)

Log Out

If the controller software is configured for advanced security, the system
automatically logs out the user after a period of time of inactivity from the
touch screen. This period of time is set by an administrator.

Any job currently printing will continue to print when you log out of the
controller software.

When you finish using the controller software, you should log out.

1 From the Home view, select the Login/Logout button. The

Login/Logout screen is displayed.

2 Select the Log Out button to log out of the controller software.

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Figure 5-7: Home View Screen

1

2

1. Control Bar

2. Print Task Status Window

Home View

After you have logged into the controller software, the Home view is
displayed.

• Print Task Status Window: This window displays the status of a print
task and any alarm conditions. Select to access a print task to manage
jobs, setup printheads, and view any alarm conditions.

• Control Bar: This area displays the button controls.

To access the Home view from a Print Task view, select the Home

button in the status bar.

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Print Task View

1

2

3

1. ControlBar

2. Printhead Area

3. Status Bar

Figure 5-8: Print Station Screen

Once you have logged into the system, the available print task status
windows will be displayed on the Home view. To access a Print Task
view, select a print task status window. The print task view allows you to
create jobs, edit jobs, start jobs and setup the printheads for the print task.

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• Status Bar: This area displays the status of the print task and any
alarm conditions for the print task. (See “Print Task Status and Alarm
Conditions” on page 5-12.)

• Printhead Area: This area displays the printheads of the print task and
any alarm conditions for a printhead or an ink system. (See “Print
Task Status and Alarm Conditions” on page 5-12.)

The printhead area is sized to view all the printheads by default. This
area can be resized to a larger view to preview the job printing. To

display a larger view, select the Preview button in the Status Bar.

To display the default view, select the Preview button again.

• Control Bar: This area displays the button controls.

To return to the Home view, select the Home button.

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Figure 5-9: Print Station Screen - Alarm Condition

Print Task Status and Alarm Conditions

The print task status window and print task status bar are a four-color
status indicator of the print task and alerts of any alarm conditions. The
status colors are:

Color Status

Blue Printing stopped; Printer will not respond to

Green Printing started; Printer will respond to product

Yellow Warning; Touch Alarm button for more details.

Red Error; Touch Alarm button for more details.

Table 5-5: Print Task Status

product detects.

detects.

Printer will respond to product detects.

Printing stopped; Printer will not respond to
product detects.

In the event of a warning (yellow) or an error (red) alarm condition,

alarm

buttons are displayed in the print task status bar for print task alarms and

in the printhead area for printhead and ink system alarms. Select the

Alarm button to display details on the alarm condition. For more
information, see “Viewing and Resetting Alarms” on page 5-121.

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Setting the Time and Date

Figure 5-10: Time and Date Setup Screen

All logs, time codes, date codes, work shift codes used in jobs will be
based on the controller software time and date. Follow the procedure to
adjust the time and date.

To set up the time and date for the controller software, you must first login
as an administrator or a line manager with system time privileges.

1 From the Home view, select the Set Date/Time button. The Time

Setup screen is displayed.

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2 Enter the correct information in the fields.

Setting Description

Day, Month, Year Enter the current date
Date Format Select the display format of the date from the

drop-down list
DD = Day
MM = Month
YY = Year

Table 5-6: Time and Date Settings and Description

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Setting Description

Time to Change Date 1. Enter the time of day, in 24-hour format, at

First Day of Week Select the first day of the week

which the date will change

2. Select the action for the date change from
the drop-down list
Roll to Current Date = The date will change
to the current date entered
Roll to Next Date = The date will change to
the next date after the current date entered

Hours, Minutes,
Seconds

Enter the current time based on the 24-hour
format

Time Format Select the format to display the time

Table 5-6: Time and Date Settings and Description (Continued)

3 Select the Accept button to close the Time Setup screen.

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Security and Managing Users

Figure 5-11: User Manager Screen

For standard security, the controller software requires a user to log in to
operate the system. The security has selectable user rights and user
groups. An optional advanced security feature tracks events and actions
in user logs. For more information on the advanced security feature, see
Appendix D, “Advanced Security”.

For creating and managing users for the controller software, a user needs
to login as an administrator.

Creating a User

From the User Manager screen, you can manage the users of the software.

1 From the Home view, select the User Manager button. The User

Manager screen is displayed.

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Figure 5-12: New User Screen

2 Select the New button. The New User screen is displayed.

3 Enter a user name in the Name field. The name may have up to 20

characters.

4 Select a user group from the Group drop-down list. Use the following

table to determine the group for the user.

Group

User Rights

Batch Size + • •
Print Start and Stop + • •
Machine Shutdown + • •
Start Job for Printing + • •
Create New Job + • •
Edit Job + • •
Copy Job + • •
Delete Job + • •
Job Setup + • •
Read Rate + + •

Operator Line Manager Administrator

Variable Monitor++•
Printer Setup + + •

Table 5-7: User Groups and Rights

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Group

User Rights

Service++•
System Time + •
User Manager + •
Log Viewer + •
Advanced Options + +
System Settings + +
Variable Manager + +
Service Manager +
Advanced Security

Settings
Print Task Manager +
LAN Settings +
Feature Manager +
Backup Manager +
System Updates +

• Full Access + Selectable Access

Operator Line Manager Administrator

+

Table 5-7: User Groups and Rights (Continued)

5 Select a language from the Interface Language drop-down list. The

language selected will be displayed for that user.

6 Select a unit of measurement from the System Units drop-down list.

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Figure 5-13: User Rights Screen

Figure 5-14: Keyboard Selection Screen

7 Assign the user rights.

a. Select the User Rights button. The User Rights screen is displayed.

b. Select the rights to grant to the user.

c. Select the Accept button to close the User Rights screen.

8 Assign the keyboard layouts for the user.

a. Select the Select Keyboard button. The Select Keyboard screen is

displayed.

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Figure 5-15: Change Password Screen

b. Select the keyboard languages to be available for the user.

c. Select the default keyboard language to be displayed from the

drop-down list.

d. Select the Accept button to close the Select Keyboard screen.

9 Assign a password to the user.

a. Select the Set Password button. The Change Password screen is

displayed.

b. Enter a password in the New Password field. The password may

have up to 20 characters.

Note: The password is case sensitive and previously used passwords can
be reused after ten new passwords.

c. Reenter the password in the Confirm Password field.

d. Select the Accept button to close the Change Password screen.

10 Select the Account Active to enable the user. Deselect to disable the

user.

11 Select the Accept button to close the New User screen. The User is

added to the User Manager screen.

12 Select the Accept button to close the User Manager screen.

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Figure 5-16: User Manager Screen

Figure 5-17: User Edit Screen

Editing a User

1 From the Home view, select the User Manager button. The User

Manager screen is displayed.

2 Select the user to edit.

3 Select the Edit button. The Edit Existing User screen is displayed.

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