17H3 Installing the unit.......................................................................................................................................3-59H1
18H3.1 General sequence ................................................................................................................................ 3-60H1
19H3.2 Install all parts ...................................................................................................................................... 3-61H2
20H3.2.1 Mounting the roll unit bars............................................................................................................. 3-62H2
21H3.2.2 Mounting the brackets for the tensioning bars.............................................................................. 3-63H4
22H3.2.2.1 On a Spitfire, Rockhopper 3 and Viper.................................................................................. 3-64H4
23H3.2.2.2 On a ValueJet 1604............................................................................................................... 3-65H5
24H3.2.3 Installing the tensioning bars ........................................................................................................ 3-66H6
25H3.2.4 Mounting the PCB Box.................................................................................................................. 3-67H8
26H3.2.5 Connecting the cables. ................................................................................................................. 3-68H9
27H3.3 Calibrating the UW/W 100.................................................................................................................. 3-69H10
28H3.3.1 Calibrating the rear tensioning system ....................................................................................... 3-70H10
29H3.3.1.1 Checking the calibration ...................................................................................................... 3-71H10
30H3.3.1.2 Adjusting the tensioning systems ........................................................................................3-72H14
31H3.3.2 Calibrating the front and rear roll unit bars. ................................................................................ 3-73H16
39H4 Operating the system................................................................................................................................ 4-81H1
40H4.1 Turning the power ON / OFF................................................................................................................ 4-82H1
41H4.2 Loading roll media ................................................................................................................................ 4-83H2
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1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 INTRODUCTION
BE SURE TO READ THE TERMS IN THE NEXT CHAPTER THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND
OPERATING THE SYSTEM FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY.
All safety related terms are bundled and categorized in three types.
Safety terms Details
Important
Important
Caution
Notes
Must be followed carefully to avoid death or serious bodily injury
Must be observed to avoid bodily injury (moderate or light) or damage to your equipment
Contains important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer
1.2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General safety instructions that must be observed to use the equipment safely are explained below.
¾ Do not stand on or place heavy objects on the unit. Doing so may result in the unit tipping or
falling over and causing injury.
¾ Do not attempt to plug in electrical plugs with wet hands. Doing so may result in electrical shock.
¾ Do not use thinner, benzene, alcohol or other active agents. Doing so may result in damage or
paint peeling from the casing.
¾ Be careful not to spill water inside the winder. Doing so may result in a short-circuit.
¾ Never open the covers fixed with screws. Doing so may result in electrical shock or a
malfunctioning in the unit.
¾ When setting roll media, place it on top of a desk or other flat surface
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1.3 OPERATION LABELS
The operation labels mentioned below are attached to areas to which attention should be paid.
• Make sure that all labels can be recognized. If text or illustrations are invisible, clean the label.
• When cleaning labels, use a cloth with water or neutral detergent. Do not use a solvent or gasoline.
• If an operation label has been damaged, lost or cannot be recognized, replace the label.
Notes
Foot switch label Roll unit handle label
Front tensioning label
Rear tensioning label
PCB box label
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1.4 WEEE REGULATIONS
WEEE regulations
Environmental information
Disposal of your old product
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which
can be recycled and reused.
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is
covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC
Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic
products.
Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal
household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health.
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2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
2.1 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
2.1.1 Front / Winder
No Name Function
Front tensioning system Adjust the tension between the print platform and the winding system.
1
Operation panel To control the unwinder winder 100 manually or automatically
2
PCB Box Contains the boards to control the UW/W 100.
3
Motorized roll unit Supports and winds up the roll media.
4
Roll unit bar Supports the roll units.
5
Roll unit Supports the roll media.
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2.1.2 Rear / Unwinder
(*)
(*)
No Name Function
Rear tensioning system Adjust the tension between the print platform and the unwinding system.
1
Roll unit Supports the roll media.
2
Motorized roll unit Supports and unwinds the roll media.
3
Roll unit bar Supports the roll units.
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On the picture above, the winding system is installed on a Spitfire 65. The position of some parts shall be different when installing the
winding system on a Spitfire 90”, Rockhopper 3, Viper or a ValueJet 1604.
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2.1.3 Operation Panel
No. Name Function
A / Part of the operation panel controlling the unwinder 100.
B / Part of the operation panel controlling the winder 100.
1 Print Side Selector
2 Unwinder 100 switch Toggle between Manual (“0”) and Automatic (“I”) mode.