Inkjet Printer

A470 Series

Operation
Manual

May 11th 2020 Edited V1.1

Content

1. Safety Guidelines ------------------------------1

1.1.Safety warning -------------------------------------------------------------1
1.2.Safety prevention ---------------------------------------------------------1
1.3.Use ---------------------------------------------------------------------------1
1.4.Handling ---------------------------------------------------------------------2
1.5.Responsibility --------------------------------------------------------------2

2. Instructions --------------------------------------3
2.1.Specifications --------------------------------------------------------------3
2.2.Appearance overview ----------------------------------------------------4
2.3.Control Panel --------------------------------------------------------------4
2.4.Hydraulic diagram --------------------------------------------------------5
2.5.Printhead --------------------------------------------------------------------6
2.6.Ink Core ---------------------------------------------------------------------6
2.7.Main Screen ----------------------------------------------------------------7
2.8.Menu Analysis -------------------------------------------------------------8
2.8.1.Messages ----------------------------------------------------------------------8
2.8.2.Editor ----------------------------------------------------------------------------8
2.8.3.User Fields ---------------------------------------------------------------------9
2.8.4.Print -----------------------------------------------------------------------------10
2.8.5.Password ---------------------------------------------------------------------10
2.8.6.System -------------------------------------------------------------------------11
2.8.7.Config --------------------------------------------------------------------------12
2.8.8.Date ----------------------------------------------------------------------------13

3. Printer Operation -----------------------------14

3.1.Commission --------------------------------------------------------------14
3.2.Start The Printer ---------------------------------------------------------16
3.2.1.Start Jet------------------------------------------------------------------------16
3.2.2.Inkjet Observation ----------------------------------------------------------17
3.2.3.Drops Observation ---------------------------------------------------------18
 3.3.Stop Jet --------------------------------------------------------------------19
3.3.1.Stop Jet and Clean ---------------------------------------------------------19
3.3.2.Stop&Clean (Power off during the inkjet running) ------------------19
3.3.3.Stop and Clean (long-term stop )---------------------------------------19

3.4.Create Message ---------------------------------------------------------20

3.4.1.Create a sample message -----------------------------------------------20

3.5.Create/Edit User Field -------------------------------------------------22

3.5.1.Time User Field --------------------------------------------------------------22
3.5.2.Additional remarks for time user field ---------------------------------23
3.5.3.Barcode User Field ---------------------------------------------------------24
3.5.4.Additional remarks for Barcode User Field --------------------------25
3.5.5.Counter User Field ---------------------------------------------------------26
3.5.6.Instructions for items in the Counter -----------------------------------27
3.5.7.Logo User Field -------------------------------------------------------------28
3.5.8 Code User Field ------------------------------------------------------------30
3.5.9 External data User Field --------------------------------------------------31
3.6 Message Parameters ---------------------------------------------------------32
3.6.1 Modify message parameters --------------------------------------------32
3.7 Print Mode Setting -------------------------------------------------------------33
3.7.1 Single Printing Mode ------------------------------------------------------33
3.7.2 Continuous Printing Mode -----------------------------------------------34
3.7.3 Times Printing Mode ------------------------------------------------------35
3.7.4 Measure mode --------------------------------------------------------------36
3.7.5 Traverse Printing Mode ---------------------------------------------------37

4. Trouble Shooting and Maintenance ----------39

4.1 Diagnostic screen ---------------------------------------------------------------39
4.2 Faults and Warning Icons -----------------------------------------------------40
4.2.1 Fault Icons --------------------------------------------------------------------40
4.2.2 Warning Icons ---------------------------------------------------------------41
4.3 Troubleshooting -----------------------------------------------------------------42
4.4 Wash Nozzle ---------------------------------------------------------------------43
4.5 Jet Alignment ---------------------------------------------------------------------43
4.6 Drain -------------------------------------------------------------------------------44
4.7 Sensor and Encoder Wiring Diagram --------------------------------------45
4.7.1 Sensor Diagram ---------------------------------------------------------------45
4.7.2 Encoder Diagram -------------------------------------------------------------45
1. Safety Guidelines
1.1. Safety warning

• Maintenance of this equipment must be performed by a maintenance

professional.

• When the printer is connected to the power supply and related circuits, a
lethal voltage is generated. Non-professionals cannot open the circuit
compartment, and cannot check and repair the circuit system.

• The consumables used in the printer may be flammable liquids. The use of
consumables must not only follow the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
instructions, but also the printer must be regularly inspected and
maintained to minimize safety hazards. (Note: The printer has an alarm
function that has been sent for maintenance time. Please pay attention to
whether this function is normal. If there is an alarm when the printer
maintenance time has expired, please notify the service engineer in time.)

1.2. Safety prevention

• The installation of the printer should be stable and well grounded.

• The printer must be installed in a ventilated place, away from heat, fire and
static electricity. No smoking near the printer.

• The container lid of the ink, solvent and cleaning agent used in the printer
should be tightly closed and stored in a ventilated environment away from
the printer.

• The printer should be kept clean, because the consumables used may be
flammable liquids, and the ink can burn after drying.

• Place a carbon dioxide dry powder fire extinguisher near the printer.

1.3. Use
• The printer is a non-contact inkjet device and is not suitable for all
occasions (such as explosive atmospheres). It should be used in
accordance with safety guidelines and provide a suitable working
environment. Otherwise, the consequences will be borne by the user.

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 • It is recommended to use the original consumables (including inks,
solvents, cleaning agents, maintenance products, etc.) of the printer. You
must obtain the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from the dealer and
read and follow them carefully. Otherwise the consequences will be borne
by the user.

• In operation, wear anti-ink gloves and safety glasses for those who may
touch the consumables.

1.4. Handling

• For machines with ink and solvent in the machine, non-vertical handling is
prohibited. If the printer cannot be kept in a vertical state, the ink and
solvent should be completely drain out before handling.

1.5.Responsibility

• Our company is not responsible for any consequences resulting from

violations of safety instructions, safety requirements and violations of basic
safety practices when using and maintaining the printer.

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2. Instructions
2.1. Specifications

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage 110V-240VAC

Frequency 50Hz-60Hz

Energy consumption 120（W）maximum value

WEIGHT

Net weight 22kg

DIMENSIONS

Cabinet 390L*295W*540H

Printhead diameter 41mm

Printhead length 260mm

Nozzle size 60um

Umbilical length 2700mm

ENVIRONMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Operating temperature 5℃ to 45℃

Ambient temp replacing rate 10℃ per hours at most

Relative humidity 0-90% non-frosting

Storage temperature 5℃-45℃ Original package

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 2.2. Appearance overview

1
3

4
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Right View Front View Left View

Introduction ：

1. Upper: Electronics Compartment 、Control Panel

2. Lower: Ink Compartment

3. Connector Panel
4. Umbilical

2.3. Control Panel

Indication LED
Shortcut keys

Cursor control

Confirm button

Delete button

Diagnosis Screen

Input Method Switch

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2.4. Hydraulic diagram
1. When the valve is energized, I-O will open and I-N will close.

2. When the valve is de-energized, I-N will open and I-0 will close.

Main ink cycle ——

Consumable adding system ——

Viscosity detection system ——

Automatic cleaning system ——

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 2.5.Printhead

Last Chance Filter

Nozzle connector

Nozzle

Charge Electrode
Phase Detector

Deflection Plate

Gutter Pipe

2.6. Ink Core

* Exhaust Air Switch

Condenser
Cover

Suction pipe

Gear Pump

Drain Pipe

* Exhaust Vent Plug

Ink Core（Left View） Ink Core（Right View）

* Please remove the exhaust vent plug and turn on

exhaust air switch before use.

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2.7.Main Screen
The main screen is the default screen after the printer powered on:

Instructions:
(1) Main Menus.
(2) Shortcut function keypad.
(3) The name and content of the current message, it’s a WYSIWYG
message viewer, the content of which is consistent with the content
printed by the printer.
(4) The current status description area of the printer.
(5) The printer icon display area contains icons such as consumables,
equipment status, warnings and faults.
(6) The counter of the cumulative number of prints can be reset;

Instructions of Shortcut function keypad:

• F1 Start Jet It is used to start the jet.

• F2 Select Message It is used to select and recall the stored messages.
• F3 Message Parameters It is used to set the message parameters.
• F4 Edit Message It is used to edit the current message.

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2.8. Menu Analysis
2.8.1. Messages

(1) Used to create new messages.

(2) Used to edit saved messages.
(3) Used to select and recall the stored messages , which is equivalent to
the “F2 Select Message” on the main screen.
(4) Used to set the parameters of current message, which is equivalent to
the “F3 Message Parameters” on the main screen.
(5) It is used to delete the messages saved in the printer.
(6) It is used to copy the messages saved in the printer and rename.
(7) It is used to delete all the messages saved in the printer except the
current message.

2.8.2. Editor
Press "F4 Edit Message" on the main screen, after entering the message
editing screen, press "ESC" to call up this menu ( Press the left and right
arrow keys on the main menu bar to select it )

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 (1) Used to select fonts , which is equivalent to the shortcut “F1” in
message editor.
(2) Used to insert user fields into current message, which is equivalent to
the “F2” in message editor.
(3) Used to save messages, which is equivalent to the “Shift + F1 ” in
message editor.
(4) Used to save current message and exit the editor.
(5) Used to clean all the contents in the current editor.
(6) Abandon all the changes and exit the editor.

2.8.3.User Fields

(1) Used to edit the saved user fields.

(2) Used to create new user fields.
(3) Used to delete saved user fields.
(4) Used to reset the counter valve in the current message.
(5) Used to set shifts.
(6) It is used to set the date and time code. For example, if January is
printed as Jan, etc., in the time user field, the date and time code can
be referenced by referring to a specific letter, RR can refer to the year
code, and SSS can refer to the month code, TT can reference the day
code, UU can reference the hour code, VV can reference the minute
code, some models do not include this function.

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2.8.4. Print

(1) Used to control the printing

(2) Used to trigger printing manually
(3) Used to set the print modes.
(4) Used to set the photocell mode.
(5) Used to set the photocell signal blocking time and mode.
(6) It is used to set the reverse print mode.

2.8.5.Password

(1) Enter user password for advanced operating authority.

(2) Enter a new user password to change user password.

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 (3) Open the Set Password Level menu. This has options for the Main
Screen and each of the menus. You can set “On” or “Off” for each
option available in the menu. “Off” doesn’t have password protection.
(4) Enter maintain password for maintenance authority.
(5) Enter a new maintain password to change maintain password.
(6) Clear password to the lowest authority.

2.8.6. System

(1) Start the ink jet

(2) Quick start the ink jet without a flushing sequence.
(3) Stop the ink jet. Clean the nozzle and related tubes.
(4) Quick stop the ink jet without a flushing sequence.
(5) Clean nozzle with solvent manually
(6) Clean the umbilical. It can be used to install the inkjet printer to
exhaust air.
(7) This Function can turn off the automatic stopping jet when charge
fault.
(8) This Function can turn off the automatic stopping jet when gutter fault.
(9) Disable/Enable rolling phase.

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 (10) Turn on/turn off each valve and main pump separately.
(11) Set gutter mode Continuous or Intermittent.
(12) Drain the Ink System
(13) Wash nozzle automatically
(14) Ink system clean

2.8.7.Config

(1) Set nozzle temperature(0 to 40 ℃)

(2) Set pump pressure (0 to 450 Pa)
(3) It is able to set the viscosity of ink manual/auto.
(4) Set modulation value.
(5) Set phase charge value.
(6) Set phase offset value.
(7) Set charge value.
(8) Set EHT trip level.
(9) Set the contrast of the LCD.

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 (10) Set the Real Time Clock(RTC) in the printer to the local time and date.
(11) Pump zero adjustment.
(12) Set EHT value of each grade
(13) Select the ink type.
(14) Set character width ratio/print delay ratio/Internal Interval ratio/
External Interval ratio.
(15) Serial port configuration

2.8.8. Date

(1) Display each of current status of the printer.

(2) All current operational monitoring data of the printer which are
conductive to diagnose malfunctions.
(3) It can be used to reset counter.
(4) Display software version.
(5) Set the type of menu language.
(6) Display printer running time and maintain time.
(7) Copy internal message to USB.
(8) Copy internal Logo to USB.
(9) Copy message from USB to Printer.
(10) Copy Logo from USB to memory. Support monochrome bitmap file
format(.bmp).
(11) For maintenance .

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3. Printer Operation
3.1. Commission
Printer needs to be filled with ink and exhaust air before use.
1. Open the lower cabin door, pull out the ink system, and fill 750ml of ink
into the mixer tank with a beaker in the order of A. B.* C. D., as shown in
figure:

C. Remove the lid of the condenser

(Installed back after filling)

D. Use a beaker to fill 750ml

ink from the condenser

B. The exhaust air switch must

！ be turned on before use.

A. Remove the exhaust

！ air plug

* During normal use of the printer, the exhaust vent plug A needs to be removed, and the exhaust
air switch B needs to be opened , otherwise it will cause printer failure.

2. During the ink filling process, check the diagnostic screen. The low level
of the mixer tank should be changed to “ ON ” to reach the minimum ink
level required by the printer (approximately 210ml of ink at this time), and
continue to fill the remaining ink in the bottle.
3. According to the label, fill the correct ink and make-up to the correct tank,
push the ink system into the cabin and close the lower cabin door .
4. After the manual ink filling operation is completed, confirm that the levels
of the mixer tank, ink tank and solvent tank both are normal, and then
the air exhaust air operation can be started.
5. Exhaust Air, please follow the steps as below:

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a. Enter the DEBUG function in SYSTEM menu.
b. Open the Printhead cover, place a container under the head
c. Turn on “Pump", "Valve 6", "Valve 11", and "Valve 12" in turn, and
keep them on for three minutes.
c. After approximately 3 minutes of operation, open "Valve 7”.
d. After approximately 15 seconds of operation, close "Valve 7”.
e. After approximately 30 seconds of operation, open "Valve 7”.
f. Repeat steps "e-f" one time.
g. Exit the "DEBUG" menu and end the air exhaust operation.
h. Wash the printhead and blow dry it with a blower. At this point,
preparations for the first use are complete.

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3.2. Start The Printer
3.2.1. Start Jet
1. Connect the printer to an appropriate power source.
2. Open the printer head cover, check various components in the
printhead, and check that various components are clean and dry.
3. Put on the printhead cover, press the power button at the right side of the
printer, and wait for the screen to enter the main operation interface
4. Press F1 to start the program for about 3 minutes. The interface is as
follows:

5. Observe the status indicator and the main screen. When the green LED
is lit, the startup is completed. The interface is as follows:

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 3.2.2. Inkjet Observation
Side View

Inkjet

Charge Nozzle
Electrode

The inkjet is at the central

position of the gutter pipe

Front View

The inkjet is about 1/4 of the

right side of the gutter pipe

Nozzle
Charge
Electrode

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 3.2.3. Drops Observation
The drops are generated after printer has started normally. It directly affects the printing
effect and printing durability. Good drops roughly depend on the following three factors:

Appropriate and stable pressure

Correct ink viscosity
Correct modulation value

The observation method is as follows:

1. Take out the magnifying glass in the standard and place it on the red LED light about
15mm.

2. Adjust the distance of the magnifying glass up and down slightly to observe the drops
shown in the figure below:

3. The drops are disconnected at the middle of the charge electrode. The
shape of the drops before disconnection can refer to the following figure:

Pool conditions To be avoided Good

* The shape of drops can be adjusted through the "Modulation Set Level" in the Config menu;

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3.3. Stop Jet
3.3.1. Stop Jet and Clean
1.Press F1 button, it lasts for about 4 minutes, the screen is as follows:

2. During cleaning after shutdown, remove the Printhead cover and observe if the
printhead is dirty. If needed clean the printhead with the necessary cleaning agent.
3. Only after the interface is shown as below, the power can be turn off, Otherwise
some of the tubes will be blocked, causing permanent damage.

3.3.2. Stop&Clean (Power off during the inkjet running)

If abnormal stop is caused due to power off, inkjet must be restarted at the
earliest time after power on. It shall be normally cleaned and shut down after
planned shutdown else some ink tubes of the printer may be blocked, causing
permanent damage to the printer.

3.3.3. Stop and Clean (long-term stop )

Due to the quick-dry property of the ink, if long-term stop are needed, it’s always
suggested to drain the ink and clean the system. For details, check the section
“4.6 Drain” and “4.7 Clean the ink system” .

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3.4.Create Message
3.4.1.Create a sample message
For example: Create the following message as follows with a file name “TEST” to create
this message:

Follow these steps:

1. Enter the MESSAGE menu，select New Message, confirm and enter the screen as
shown in the following figure:

2. Input file name TEST, then press enter key, as shown in the following figure:

3. Press F1 repeatedly. When the editing state is displayed as "16 High " then input
“FastJet".

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 4. Press F2 to select the “R” User Field (refer to 3.5.7 Logo), press the Enter key to
insert, as shown below:
* In the editing interface, the F2 function is “ Insert User Field ”.

5. After the content is entered, press the “ Shift + F1” button and confirm.

＊ If you need more operations, please press the "esc" key in the editing screen to exit
to the main menu and select the "Editor" menu. There are "Select Font", "Insert User
Field", "Save Message", "Save and Exit”, Clear Message, and Abandon options.

Message Edit Additional Instructions:

a. + key , move the cursor in units of one pixel.

b. + key, move the cursor left and right in units of 100 pixels.

Bold, reverse, etc. for specific characters:

a. In the editor , Press to switch to the “Select” mode.

b. Use + to select the characters you want to adjust.

c. After selected , press to adjust the property for the characters.

d. After adjusted , press to continue editing the normal content.

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3.5. Create/Edit User Field
3.5.1. Time User Field
Follow the steps below to create:

1.Enter the USER FIELD menu，select New User Field, as shown in

the figure below:

2. Input a file name, switch “Attr” to “Time” then confirm , as shown in

the figure below:

3. Fill the Time Code* in the Text field, and switch the “Print Form” to the
Form needed, if the printing result is digital numbers, just keep it as
“Value”.

4. Press Enter to complete, then press F2 while editing the message to

insert this field into the message.

* Time Code definition please refer to “3.5.2 Time User Field Additional
instructions”.

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3.5.2. Additional remarks for time user field
Definition of Time User Field Code

Code Definition

A Monday to Sunday

BC Year

DE Month

FG Day

HI Hour

JK Minute

LM Second

OO Week

PPP Day

RR Alpha Year Code

SSS Alpha Month Code

TT Alpha Day Code

UU Alpha Hour Code

VV Alpha Minute Code

1. Actual printing date and time = system current time + number of

days of Expiry term. If it is required to print the current time, the
Expiry term is set as 0.

2. In the printing information, the time user field size is determined

by the fonts selected during insertion.

3. When the "Print Form" is Data Matrix or QR Code, the "Width"

and "Height” shall be set according to the standard. For details,
see the section of preparation of QR code & bar code User Field.

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3.5.3. Barcode User Field
The standards of barcode supported by the type include:
QR Code (Figure 1), Data Matrix (Figure 2), Code39 (Figure 3), Code128
(Figure 4), EAN8 (Figure 5), EAN13 (Figure 6), EAN128 (Figure 7)

1. Enter the USER FIELD menu，select New User Field, as shown in the
figure below:

2. Input a file name, switch “Attr” to “Text” then confirm , as shown in the
figure below:

3. Fill the contents of Barcode to “Text" field, and switch the “Type" to the
Barcode required.
4. When the "Type" is Data Matrix or QR Code, it is required to set the
"Width" and "Height".

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3.5.4. Additional remarks for Barcode User Field
1. The size (Height x Width) supported by Data Matrix include 10x10,
12x12, 14x14, 16x16, 18x18, 20x20, 22x22, 24x24, 26x26, 32x32, 8x18,
8x32, 12x26, 16x36, 16x48.

2. The size (height x width) supported by QR Code include 21x21, 25x25,

29x29, 33x33.

3. If the prompt of “Unsupported size" or "Coding error" appears, please

modify it to larger height and width for saving.

4. Code39 and Code128 are the Barcodes with variable length, EAN8 can
code the character string with length of 7, and EAN13 can code the
character string with length of 12.

5. The width of the Barcode is automatically generated with the printer, and
the height is determined by the current font when the message is inserted
in the User Field. It is not required for the user to adjust the "Width" and
“Height”.

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 3.5.5. Counter User Field
1. Enter the USER FIELD menu，select New User Field, as shown in the
figure below:

2. Input a file name, switch “Attr” to “Counter” then confirm , as shown in

the figure below:

* Instructions of each items refer to “ 3.5.6 Instructions for items in the Counter ”.

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3.5.6. Instructions for items in the Counter
1. Start value : Start value of the counter.
2. Current value: Set the current value of current counter
3. End value : End value of the counter
4. Reset value : Value to be reset when the function of "Reset Counter" of
the Photocell 2 is used.
5. Step size : 1 at default, if set as 2, the counter will become "1, 3, 5,
7, ...".
6. Direction : Increase or decrease can be selected.
7. Repeat Count : 1 at default, printing times of each current value. For
example, if set as 2, each counter will be printed for 2 times.
8. Leading Char : Leading character in front of the counter. For example, a
counter range from 1 to 999, when the print counter is “1" and the
leading character is "blank space", the printing result is "1". When the
leading character is "0", the printing result will become "001".
9. INC/DEC : It is used for nesting use between all the counters in the
printer.
10. Print Form : The counter can be converted to printing in special form,
such as 1D barcode and 2D Barcode. For more details please refer to
“3.5.4 Additional remarks for Barcode User Field”.
11. Barcode width : When the “Print Form" is Data Matrix or QR Code, it
is required to set the "Width" and "Height"
12. Barcode Height : When the “Print Form" is Data Matrix or QR Code, it
is required to set the "Width" and "Height"

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3.5.7. Logo User Field
The Logo User Field can create the customized logo of maximum 34 dots
height.

1. Enter the USER FIELD menu，select New User Field, as shown in the
figure below:

2. Input a file name, switch “Attr” to “Counter” then confirm , as shown in

the figure below:

3. Operation instructions for logo are shown in the following table:

Key combination Function

Move the cursor by a dot

+ Move the cursor by a dot, and fill the dot

+ Move the cursor by a dot, and delete the dot

Reverse the current dot, draw dot / delete dot

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4. After drawing, press the "ESC" key to return to the main menu, press the
arrow keys to move left or right to the "Editor" menu, you can set the
pattern size, as shown below:

5. After setting the size of the pattern, press the "enter" key to confirm the
size, then enter the "Editor" menu to save and exit the pattern (or use the
shortcut "Shift" + "F1" to save and exit). This pattern can then be recalled
and printed within the message.

Additional remarks for setting logo size:

1. The default canvas size is 100 dots wide and 25 dots high;

2. Use + key to rapidly move the box for setting logo size;

3. In message editor , press F2 can call the user fields list .

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3.5.8 Code User Field

This function can integrate multiple User Fields ( Time, counter and text ) in
to generate a code.

1. Enter the USER FIELD menu，select New User Field, as shown in the
figure below:

2. Input a file name, switch “Attr” “Code” then press Enter to confirm ,
When the cursor hovers between Content 1 and Content 6, press F2 to
insert in sequence the User Fields to be combined. as shown in the figure
below:

Note:
When the code type is selected as Data Matrix or QR code, the Barcode Width and
Height shall be set. For more details please refer to “ 3.5.4 Additional remarks for Barcode
User Field ”

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3.5.9 External data User Field

The function can receive the external data predefined by the user and print
them in sequence. The preparation steps are as follows:

1. Enter the USER FIELD menu，select New User Field, as shown in the
figure below:

2. Input a file name, switch “Attr” “Code” then press Enter to confirm ,
When the cursor hov

Setting analysis:
a. Number of Char : the bit of data transmitted from the computer to the ink jet printer.
b. "X0" at the upper right corner of the external data editing interface is the identification
code for communications with the external data User Field. Please correspond it with
the setting of "User Field" in the computer software.
c. When the Type is selected as Data Matrix or QR code, the Width and Height shall be
set. For more details please refer to “ 3.5.4 Additional remarks for Barcode User Field ”

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3.6 Message Parameters
3.6.1 Modify message parameters

In the main screen, press the F3 key to enter the interface to modify
parameter of current message , as shown in the figure；

More detail about Message Parameters, please read the following table:

Parameter Range Function

Character Set information width, If the value is 1, the jet printing

1-255
Width speed reaches the fastest speed under the current dots.

Character
1-10 The larger the value is, the higher character is.
Height

Character The larger the value is, the larger the character spacing
0-8
Gap is.

Product 3-1000 Set product jet printing delay time. The larger the value
Delay 0 is, the longer the time delay is.

Inverse On / off Adjust the character jet printing up / down direction

Reverse On / off Adjust the character jet printing left / right direction

Raster
0-7 Bold the current message
Repeat

The larger the value is, the slower the speed is, and the
Printed larger the number of dots to be printed is.
5-34
Dots The smaller the value is, the faster the speed is, and the
smaller the number of dots to be printed is.

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3.7 Print Mode Setting

3.7.1 Single Printing Mode

The mode is commonly used for beer, beverage, food, daily necessities and
other familiar industries, one trigger one printing.
1. Select PRINT menu and press Enter to call out the following sub menus:

2. Enter Continuous Print sub menu , Switch the "Continuous Mode" to

“Close" then the printer is in the Continuous printing mode.

3. Other valid settings please refer to "2.8.4 PRINT Menu” and its Sub Menu.

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3.7.2 Continuous Printing Mode

The mode is commonly used for building materials, pipe, steel material and
other industries. The common feature is continuous processing, messages
automatic interval printing.

1. Select PRINT menu and press Enter to call out the following sub menus:

2. Enter Continuous Print sub menu , Switch the "Continuous Mode" to

“Continuous" then the printer is in the Continuous printing mode.

3. Other valid settings please refer to "2.8.4 PRINT Menu” and its Sub
Menu.

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3.7.3 Times Printing Mode

In this mode you can set the specific numbers of printing per trigger.

1. Select PRINT menu and press Enter to call out the following sub menus:

2. Enter Continuous Print sub menu , Switch the "Continuous Mode" to

“Times" then the printer is in the Times printing mode. Repeat times and
internal/external interval both can be set in this screen.

3. Other valid settings please refer to "2.8.4 PRINT Menu” and its Sub
Menu.

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 3.7.4 Measure mode

The mode is commonly used in the wire cable, pipe and other industries
requiring labelling of number of meters , the encoder must be used.
1. Select PRINT menu and press Enter to call out the following sub menus:

2. If you want to use meter mode to print . You should set Print Enable
menu.

b
c

e
f

a. Print : This item should be set as “Enable”

b. Shaft Encoder : This item should be set as “Measure"

c. Photocell 2 FUC :This setting is invalid for the "Measure Print" mode.

d. Pulse per Meter : For example, if the perimeter of the wheel is 250mm, the encoder
with 2000 pulses then the value of pulse per meter is: (1000÷250) x 2000 ＝ 8000.

e. Print Length : After the value of pulse per meter set, the length of each message
interval within 1000mm can be set in this option.

f. Print Speed : This setting is invalid for the "Measure Print" mode.

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3.7.5 Traverse Printing Mode
The mode is commonly used in electronics, label printing, egg and other
industries, and provides highly-efficient production mode for the array type
printing.

In this mode you can set the specific numbers of printing per trigger.

1. Select PRINT menu and press Enter to call out the following sub menus:

2. Enter Continuous Print sub menu , Switch the "Continuous Mode" to

“Reverse" then the printer is in the Reverse printing mode.

3. Enter " Traverse Pint CONFIG " submenu, as shown in the following
figure:

a. Forward Delay : Set the print delay when print forward direction

b. Opposite Delay : Set the print delay when print opposite direction.

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c. Print Reset : After reset, the printer will start to print forward direction

d. Print Times : use to set the print times after trigger.

e. Forward Reverse : If set it to OPEN, the Forward direction will pint Reverse-off and
vice versa.

f. Opposite Reverse : If set it to OPEN, the Opposite direction will pint Reverse-off and
vice versa.

g. Forward Inverse : If set it to OPEN, the forward direction will pint Inverse-off and vice
versa.

h. Opposite Inverse : If set it to OPEN, the Opposite direction will pint Inverse-off and
vice versa.

Reverse Mode print sample:

Forward direction:

Figure 2-32. Forward direction sample

Opposite direction:

Figure 2-32. Forward direction sample

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4. Trouble Shooting and Maintenance
4.1 Diagnostic screen
Diagnostic screen can be entered into any time by press the “i” key located
at the left bottom keyboard.

1. Ink : real time pressure of Ink. It is generally 300-350 under normal

startup mode. Temp: Temperature of ink in the ink system
2. Temp:Cabinet : Temperature inside the cabinet
Head: Temperature of print head of inkjet printer. It is generally 35 under
normal startup mode.
3. Phase Profile: Phase working status. It is generally 06~10 under normal
startup mode.
4. Levels: Ink Low: Ink level in the ink tank now is low
Solvent Low: Solvent level in the solvent tank now is low
5. Chamber：Low, High: Low, high level status in the viscosity chamber.
ON and OFF will alternate when the printer is running
6. VMS：Set: Setting value of ink viscosity during running. The value will
vary because of different ink and temperature. Now: Actual value of
the ink viscosity during running; normally, the actual value
approximates to the setting value of ink viscosity.
7. Mix：OK，Low, High——Low, medium and high ink level probe in the
mixing tank. ON means there is ink in the tank, OFF means no ink.
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4.2 Faults and Warning Icons
4.2.1 Fault Icons

Icon Name Cause Remedial Action

Check the ink system with

Ink leak
the help of engineer.
Mixer
Add ink until the icon
Tank Solvent vaporization disappears.
Empty
Take V2 down and clean it
Valve Clogging up with special cleaner.

Perform Nozzle Flush and

Wash Nozzle program.
Remove the head cover and
Nozzle Clogging clean the print head. Close
the head cover when all
components is dry and clean.

Observe the Break point and

Poor break point adjust it to the best condition.
Charge
Fault incorrect ink stream Observe the ink stream and
position adjust it to the best position.

ink is out of expiration Drain the ink and clean the

date or polluted ink system. Renew ink.

Cleaning up the ink system

and change the fitter.
fitter exhaustion Contact the engineer for
more information.

Perform Nozzle Flush and

Wash Nozzle program.
Remove the head cover and
Charge Nozzle Clogging clean the print head. Close
Fault the head cover when all
components is dry and clean.

Gutter Clogging Clean gutter until it is though.

Clean print head’s high
High Voltage voltage Deflection Plate and
EHT Trip Deflection Plate dry it. Contact the engineer
accumulate ink for more information.

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4.2.2 Warning Icons

Icon Name Instructions for warning

Add solvent. Please contact

Low ink level maintenance engineer if the icon still
appears after adding.

Add ink. Please contact maintenance

Low solvent level engineer if the icon still appears after
adding.
The head cover is opened, the printer
Print head cover is cannot print, the warning will
open disappear after the head cover is
closed

Too high or low viscosity. Please

Viscosity fault report to maintenance engineer if the
display of the icon exceeds 20 min.

Mixer tank full. Please report to

mixer tank full maintenance engineer if the display of
the icon exceeds 20 min.

Synchronizer runs too fast to reach

the width required by printing. Please
Encoder over speed
report to maintenance engineer if the
width of inkjet printer is disqualified.

The printer needs maintenance,

Service please consult the relevant service
engineer

No enough time for Increase the print interval between

phasing each messages until it disappears

VMS Chamber can Please consult the related service

not be empty engineer.

VMS Chamber can Please consult the related service

not be full engineer.

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4.3 Troubleshooting
• Turn on the power supply, there is no display on screen.

Reason Solution

No voltage of the power supply Check the power supply and related fuse

• Poor jet printing character quality or incomplete character

Reason Solution
The printhead is too far from the Adjust the distance between the printhead
product and the printing surface

The character height is too small

Reset the character height
or too large

The character width is too small

Reset the character width
or too large

Observe and adjust the breakpoint. Refer

Wrong breakpoint shape
to "3.2.3 How to Observe Break-up point".

Clean the gutter pipe deposited with ink,

check and adjust the ink position in the
Ink deposited on the gutter pipe
gutter. Refer to "3.2.2 Inkjet Observation
".

The print varies in width and Determine the printing position again or
height select the rotary encoder

• No failure prompt but printing is not clear

Reason Solution

Error in print width or wrong print Adjust the print width or printing delay
on product position

No print on product Check sensor sensitivity

• Wrong or unstable Ink jet position

Reason Solution

Nozzle blockage Clean the nozzle. See “4.4 Wash Nozzle".

The trained operator can replace the filter

Filter blockage
under guidance of the service engineer.

Wrong ink jet position Refer to “4.5 Ink jet adjustment".

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4.4 Wash Nozzle
When the nozzle is blocked, manual cleaning is required for the function.
The operation procedures are as follows:
1. Go to SYSTEM menu，select and perform Nozzle Flush program.
2. After the program is started, manually clean the position shown in the
following figure with cleaning agent.

USE CLEANING AGENT TO CLEAN THE

(NOZZLE) POSITION.

THE TUBING HERE WILL

HAVE
AIR AND FUILDS FLOW
DURING
THE FLUSHING PROCESS

4.5 Jet Alignment

Horizontal alignment : Slightly loosen the screw “A” and rotate the screw “B”
slightly ,then the jet stream can be horizontal moved.

C D
A

Vertical alignment : Loosen the screw “C” and rotate the screw “D”
slightly ,then the jet stream can be vertical moved.

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4.6 Drain
Go to the "System" menu, select “System Flush Purge" and press the
"enter" key to confirm.

1. First pull out the OUT port of the ink and connect it to the special waste
bottle.
2. Invert the pressure buffer.
3. Go to the "System" menu, select “System Flush Purge" and press the
"enter" key to confirm.
Or go to the "System" menu, select "Debug" and press the "enter" key
to confirm , turn on "Pump", "Valve 6", "Valve 11", "Valve 12" in
sequence, the ink will instantly start from The OUT port pours out.
4. Or go to the "System" main menu, select "Debug" and press the "enter"
key to confirm the entry, turn on "Pump", "Valve 6", "Valve 11", "Valve 12"
in sequence, the ink will instantly start from The OUT end pours out.
5. After the ink is discharged, close the menu, restore the pressure buffer,
and restore the OUT port.

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4.7 Sensor and Encoder Wiring Diagram
4.7.1 Sensor Diagram

4.7.2 Encoder Diagram

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