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Model UX2
Technical Manual
● Before using the printer, thoroughly read this technical manual for
optimum printer use.
● After reading the manual, properly keep it for future reference.

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  • Page 1 HITACHI Printer Model UX2 Technical Manual ● Before using the printer, thoroughly read this technical manual for optimum printer use. ● After reading the manual, properly keep it for future reference.
  • Page 2 August 2022 (rev.B) ● No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced without permission. ● The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice for improvement. All Right Reserved, Copyright © 2021, Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co.,Ltd...
  • Page 3 Should any failure occur, Hitachi will send a technician as soon as possible to try to minimize the downtime. - It is recommended that you check the printing state periodically in a process even during production.
  • Page 4 However, the security level required in control systems varies depending on the system. In addition, potential security risks are not consistent but change on a daily basis. Not only in Hitachi products but also in system components, the security protection support functions are just one means to ensure the security level required for the system but do not completely prevent increased security risks.
  • Page 5 For the Open Source Software used in this product, refer to Appendix 15-1 of the instruction manual. ■ Intellectual property Hitachi owns the rights of intellectual property for all the contents of this manual. No part of the manual shall be disclosed to third parties without prior written consent of Hitachi.
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  • Page 9 Safety Precautions ● You should observe the precautions set forth below in order to use the product properly and avoid endangering you or other persons or damaging property. For the purpose of clarifying the severity of injury or damage and likelihood of occurrence, the precautions are classified into three categories, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE, all of which describe hazardous situations that may arise if you ignore the precautions and perform an incorrect handling or operating procedure.
  • Page 10 Safety Precautions (Continued) Grounding WARNING ● Ensure that all electrical wiring, connections, and grounding comply with applicable cords. Properly connect the product to its dedicated ground. Complete the above procedure to avoid electrical shock hazards. ● When welding, keep enough space between the product and the welding work area to prevent the arc from starting a fire.
  • Page 11 Safety Precautions (Continued) Ink and makeup handling CAUTION ● When cleaning the product or replenishing ink or makeup, wear protective gloves and safety goggles to avoid direct skin contact. If the ink or makeup comes into contact with skin, wash thoroughly with soap and warm or cold water.
  • Page 12 Do not perform this operation in any other situation than emergency. NOTE ● Only people who have completed an operator training course for Hitachi can operate and service the product. - If the printer is operated or serviced incorrectly, it may malfunction or break down.
  • Page 13 Safety Precautions (Continued) Related Regulations WARNING ● Never drain the ink or makeup waste solution into a public sewer system. Waste disposal must comply with all appropriate regulations. Consult the appropriate regulatory agency for further information. ● The printer must be managed in compliance with all appropriate regulations. Read and understand the appropriate Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before using any ink or makeup.
  • Page 14 Safety Precautions (Continued) Related Regulations (continued) WARNING < Keep all fire away.> ⚫ Ink and Makeup are flammable. ⚫ All fire must be kept away from the machine. ⚫ Spilled Ink and Makeup must be wiped off and dried up immediately. <Caution when handling Ink/Makeup>...
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  • Page 19 After reading the manual, properly keep it with the related documents for future reference. <Scope of application> This manual is prepared for all the models of "HITACHI IJ Printer Model UX2 for Dye Ink", which are listed in the table below.
  • Page 20 Read these manuals as needed. Basic Operation Manual The basic operation manual is prepared for all the models of "HITACHI IJ Printer Model UX2 for Dye Ink", which describes basic operations, ink and makeup replenishment, and emergency operations. It is suitable for those who use it for regular work or those who want to instantly know individual operation methods.

  • Page 21: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Notes Safety Precautions Preface 1. Overview ....................1 1.1. Delivered Items and Accessories ......................1 1.2. Dimensional Drawing ........................... 3 2. Installation Precautions ................7 3. Installation Check Items ................ 12 3.1. Print Head Air Purge .......................... 12 3.2.
  • Page 22 5.11. How to Check Ink Drop State ......................101 5.12. Ink Disposal through Drain Tube from Main Ink Tank ..............103 5.13. Operation Test of Solenoid Valve and Pump ................105 5.14. How to Display Alarm for Replacement Period of Maintenance Parts .......... 106 5.15.
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  • Page 25: Safety Precautions

    List of delivered items and accessories Parts code Item name Quantity Remarks The IJ Printer UX2-S has the cleaning IJ Printer unit already installed when shipped. It describes about Safety Guide Used to check the shape of ink drop and...
  • Page 26 List of delivered items and accessories (continued) Parts code Item name Quantity Remarks Used when replacing ink or a filter. 13 Waste tube (using the beaker with handle instead of the waste solution bottle) When connecting the LAN cable to the IJ Printer, put one core around the cable outside the printer and the other through one loop of the cable inside the printer as...

  • Page 27: Dimensional Drawing

    1.2. Dimensional Drawing The dimensional drawings of the main body, print head, and cleaning unit of the IJ Printer are shown below. Model UX2 IJ Printer, main body dimensional drawing...
  • Page 28 Model UX2-D160W IJ Printer, print head dimensional drawing...
  • Page 29 Safe Clean Station (Optional parts), cleaning unit dimensional drawing...
  • Page 30 Model UX2-D160W IJ Printer, Short-print head dimensional drawing...

  • Page 31: Installation Precautions

    2. Installation Precautions When installing the unit, note the following: Installation environment WARNING ● Ensure that no flame- or arc-generating devices are installed around the product. - Fire: (Examples) Matches, lighters, cigarettes, heaters, stoves, gas burners, welders, grinders, static electricity, etc. - Flammable: (Examples) Ink, makeup - Arc-generating device: (Examples) Open-type relays, open-type switches, brush motors, etc.
  • Page 32 Distance between Nozzle Model type the print head and diameter the target UX2-D160W Standard model UX2-D 65 μm 15 mm Short head option 65 μm 15 mm ※...
  • Page 33 (b) 45 to 50ºC Install the end of the print head within a range of 1.5 m above the installation surface of the printer. (ii) Do not install the end of the print head below the installation surface of the printer. Installation position of end of print head (for 45 to 50ºC) (10) When using the printer for upward and lateral printing, make sure that the length of raising the print head cable from the print head is within a range of 0.5 m.
  • Page 34 (13) When connecting the exhaust duct, install the damper and adjust the duct so that the wind velocity at the intake port is 0.3 to 0.5 m/s. Check the wind velocity with an anemometer. If the wind velocity is fast, the amount of makeup used will increase.
  • Page 35 (15) When carrying the unit, use the handles on both sides indicated by the arrows below. Handles of unit [Note] It is not recommended to carry the unit with the Cleaning Station installed. To carry it, remove the Cleaning Station and install the handles.

  • Page 36: Installation Check Items

    3. Installation Check Items 3.1. Print Head Air Purge When you use the IJ Printer under the operating conditions described in "(1) Conditions under which air purge is required" below, electrical leakage may occur inside the print head, resulting in malfunction of the printer due to electrical errors.

  • Page 37: Setting Functions Which Can Be Used For Each Login User

    3.2. Setting Functions which can be Used for Each Login User (1) Overview ● Administrative rights allow you to restrict the use of the functions listed in the table below for each login user. ● Depending on the type of a restricted function, the user will not be able to open its corresponding screen or will not see its corresponding operation button.
  • Page 38 (2) Setup procedure Press Login on the [HOME] screen. [HOME] screen (selecting login user) Log in to the system as an administrator. Administrator login screen An icon showing a binder represents a user with administrator rights. An icon showing no binder represents a general user.
  • Page 39 Press Setting on the [HOME] screen. [HOME] screen (opening [Setting] screen) Press Login management on the [Setting] (3/3) screen. [Setting] screen (selecting [Login management]) The [Login management] screen appears.
  • Page 40 Press User conditions setup on the [Login management] screen. [Login management] screen ([User conditions setup]) If [User conditions setup] and [Using environment setup] do not appear on the [Login management] screen, you may not log in as a user with administrator rights. Select any "user"...
  • Page 41 The layout of the [User conditions setup] screen is shown below. You can select a user. You can select whether to assign administrator rights. You can select functions to be restricted. Set a password. Layout of [User conditions setup] screen Select any registered user in [ID:].

  • Page 42: Selecting User To Be Logged In At Power-On

    3.3. Selecting User to be Logged in at Power-on (1) Overview Select whether to display the login screen at power-on. (2) Setup procedure When you log in to the system as the administrator, the [Login management] screen appears. Perform described in 3.2. (2) Setup procedure. Press Using environment setup on the [Login management] screen.
  • Page 43 The figure below shows that Disable is selected in [Login method]. Select Disable and press OK in the upper left of the screen, and the settings are applied. You can specify the default user to be logged in after power- Screen for specifying default login user The figure below shows that Enable is selected in [Login method].
  • Page 44 When Enable is selected in [Login method], the [Select login user] screen appears instead of the [HOME] screen immediately after power-on, as shown below. [Select login user] screen (immediately after power-on) [Note] When [Enable] is selected in [Login method], the [Select login user] screen appears at power-on. If you forget the set password, you will not be able to go to the [Print description] screen.

  • Page 45: Automatically Returning Administrator Login State To General User Login State

    3.4. Automatically Returning Administrator Login State to General User Login State (1) Overview This section describes how to automatically return to the general user state if the unit sits idle with the administrator logged in. If no keystrokes are made for 15 minutes after the administrator logs in, the system will return to the login state of a selected general user, according to the flow below.
  • Page 46 (2) Conditions for automatically returning to the general user login state The operating conditions for returning to the general user login state are listed in the table below. (All the conditions must be met.) If any of these conditions are not met, the system will not be able to return to the general user login state.
  • Page 47 Select Enable in [Administrator Automatic Deselect]. Press OK in the upper left of the screen, and the settings are applied. Screen for selecting [Administrator Automatic Deselect] If no keystrokes are made for 15 minutes after the administrator logs in, the system will return to the login state of the general user selected according to the flow in (1) Overview.

  • Page 48: Connecting Electric Signals

    4. Connecting Electric Signals This chapter describes the connection and wiring methods for the electric signals of the unit. 4.1. Wiring Precautions (1) Wiring NOTE ● If extraneous noise enters the unit, it may malfunction or fail. To improve noise immunity, observe the following wiring precautions. Print target Conveyor Stand...
  • Page 49 (2) Connecting to the power supply Use a proper plug for the power supply, and be sure to make a protective ground connection. Place the power outlet in an easily removable location near the unit. (3) Cautions on welding current of welding machine WARNING ●...
  • Page 50 NOTE ● If a large current (such as welding current of a welder) flows from the outside through the frame ground, the current may also flow around the signal ground, which may damage the printed circuit board or melt the ground wire. Therefore, when performing welding work near the IJ Printer, follow the method below regardless of whether it is in operation.

  • Page 51: Connecting Input/Output (I/O) Signals

    4.2. Connecting Input/Output (I/O) Signals Lead the I/O lines from the I/O cover lead-in port on the back of the unit, and connect them to the internal terminal blocks and external communication connectors. CAUTION ● Turn the power off before wiring. Usually, use the unit with the top and I/O covers closed.
  • Page 52 NOTE ● Use a cable whose outside diameter is within the specified range. Securely tighten the lock nut at the lead-in port. In addition, do not bundle cables of weak and strong electric systems inside or outside the unit, in order to minimize the influence of noise from strong electric system signals (connection signals to the power supply and terminal block TB5) on weak electric system signals (connection signals to terminal blocks TB1, TB2, and external communication connectors).

  • Page 53: Connecting To Input/Output (I/O) Terminals

    4.2.2. Connecting to Input/Output (I/O) Terminals NOTE ● Check terminal signals for secure wiring. Incorrect wiring may cause a board failure. Terminal block TB2 Terminal block TB1 External communication connector (USB) (10 pins) (13 pins) External communication connector (LAN) Terminal block TB5 (* Optional parts) Layout drawing of connectors [How to use the I/O plug]...
  • Page 54 (2) Method for connecting to and removing from the terminal block ● Connecting the I/O plug Be sure to keep up the lever, insert the plug into the terminal block. Make sure that the I/O plug is securely inserted into the terminal block and that the left and right levers are locked on the protrusions of the terminal block.
  • Page 55 [Connecting to the external connection terminal block (TB1 and TB2 on the EZJ144 board)] ● Terminal block (TB1 and TB2 on the EZJ144 board): Conveyor interface ● The print target detector and some of input/output signals can support the NPN and PNP interface signals. ●...
  • Page 56 [SW1 to SW3 settings on the EZJ144 board] EZJ144 board * Make the settings as described in Section 4.3. NPN used for input/output PNP used for input/output NPN used for input/ PNP used for input/ PNP used for output NPN used for output * Do not change the factory settings.

  • Page 57: Specifications Of Input/Output (I/O)

    4.3. Specifications of Input/Output (I/O) To handle external signals, follow the voltage, current, and time described in this manual. Otherwise, operation of the unit cannot be guaranteed. The electrical characteristics of input/output (I/O) signals are listed in the table below. (a) Input signal (external unit ->...
  • Page 58 (b) Output signal (IJ Printer -> external unit) Electrical characteristics of output signals (IJ Printer -> external unit) Signal name Function Electrical characteristics Operates when the IJ Printer is No-contact output Ready in the ready state. Open collector (NPN) Relay output (optional) •...

  • Page 59: Print Target Detector Input

    4.3.1. Print Target Detector Input The print target detector input function is used to input the start print signal of the IJ Printer. Use a no-contact (transistor) type output for the print target detector. An optoelectronic sensor with built-in amplifier that detects a print target with an optical beam is the most suitable.
  • Page 60 (2) Specifications of the print target detector (a) When the NPN interface is used ● Internal circuit diagram The input circuit of the IJ Printer is a current drive load to the output circuit of the print target detector, and when the output transistor Tr of the print target detector is switched on, it becomes an input of the start print signal.
  • Page 61 (3) Print target detector signal noise filter (a) Settings of IJ Printer built-in print target detector signal noise filter This filter provides a function that uses CR method to filter the noise constantly generated in print target detector signals and the noise generated by water drops. For sensor chattering, the sensor filter function (see "5.6.
  • Page 62 2-dimensional bar code function, this will be longer than the time obtained by this formula. (*3): Excitation frequency: Model UX2, 65 µm nozzle 1067K ..68.9 kHz For excitation frequency, see the handling guidance of each ink.

  • Page 63: Speed Matching Function Using Rotary Encoder

    4.3.2. Speed Matching Function Using Rotary Encoder The speed matching function is used when the speed of a print target or the speed of the conveyor carrying the target changes while printing is in progress in the IJ Printer. Without this function, a change in the speed may change the width of characters to be printed, causing the difficulty in reading them.
  • Page 64 (2) The figure below shows the encoder wiring and the SW1 setting on the EZJ144 board at the use of the IJ Printer built-in power supply. (a) When open collector output and the IJ (b) When totem pole output and the IJ Printer Printer built-in power supply are used.
  • Page 65 ● SW1 setting (for dedicated power supply 12 V) ● SW1 setting (for dedicated power supply 24 V) * This setting does not depend on the open collector output and totem pole output. 4.3.2.2. Setting to IJ printer Make the [Product speed matching] and [Pulse rate div. Factor] settings on the [Print specifications] screen (See "5.6.
  • Page 66 4.3.2.3. Calculation of Conditions that Allow Product Speed Matching Calculate whether the ink drop use and division factor can meet the conditions that allow product speed matching, based (1) to (7) below. Perform the calculations below. The lower the ink drop use is, the better the print quality is.
  • Page 67 ● When the [Product Speed Matching Error] warning alarm is set, an alarm occurs. In this case, decrease the conveyor speed, increase the print character width, and increase the ink drop use to make the maximum value of the print scan frequency smaller than the value obtained by the formula 3 (to make the set print speed of the IJ Printer faster than the highest conveyor speed).
  • Page 68 Example 1: Calculate the resolution of the rotary encoder when it is directly connected to the conveyor shaft. Conveyor Diameter of the conveyor pulley Rotary encoder <Calculation condition> ● Dot font: 5 x 7 dots (horizontal 5, vertical 7) ● Space between characters: 1 dot (1 scan) ●...
  • Page 69 Example 2: Calculate the diameter ratio (RT) of the pulley when the rotary encoder is connected to the conveyor via a pair of pulleys. Conveyor Pulley B Diameter of the conveyor pulley Pulley A Rotary encoder <Calculation condition> ● Dot font: 5 x 7 dots (horizontal 5, vertical 7) ●...
  • Page 70 Example 3: Calculate a rotary encoder resolution required when the pulley installed on the rotary encoder shaft is in contact with the conveyor belt. Diameter of the encoder pulley Encoder pulley Conveyor Rotary encoder <Calculation condition> ● Dot font: 5 x 7 dots (horizontal 5, vertical 7) ●...

  • Page 71: Input Function

    4.3.3. Input Function You can control the IJ Printer by inputting print stop and remote operation (startup, stop, fault reset, and deflection voltage control) to the pin numbers 4 and 5 on the terminal block TB1 and the pin numbers 14 to 18 on the terminal block TB2 via an external switch or contact signal.
  • Page 72 ● No-contact (transistor) Withstand voltage: 30 VDC or more Maximum drive current: 6 mA or more Residual voltage: 2 V or less Leakage current: 0.1 mA or less Drive method: Open collector ● Contact signal Use chattering of 2.0 ms or less to switch the contact on/off. 4.3.3.1.
  • Page 73 4.3.3.2. Reciprocative print signal This function switches the order of the characters to be printed. Input OFF : Forward direction Input ON : Reverse direction (Example) When OFF When ON １２３ １２３ (The arrow indicates the sequence of printing.) ＯＦＦ ＯＮ...
  • Page 74 (ii) The time t3 between the input of deflection voltage control and the change of the state is within three seconds. (standby => ready) t4 is within 100 ms. (ready => standby) (iii) You need to check the state before switching deflection voltage control on. If you switch deflection voltage control on during printing by mistake, the unit stops the printing halfway and switches from the ready state to the standby state even in the process of printing.
  • Page 75 (e) Stop signal After switching the stop signal on, check that the IJ Printer is in the stop state, and then turn the power off. It takes about three minutes from switch-on of the stop signal to entering the stop state. (ii) The time t6 between the input of the stop signal and the change of the state is within 100 ms.

  • Page 76: Output Function

    4.3.4. Output Function Monitor the states of the IJ Printer by connecting the print output (print-in-progress or print-complete), online output, ready, fault, and warning signals to the pin numbers 10 to 23 on the terminal blocks TB1 and TB2. Monitor the ready, fault, and warning output signals by connecting no-contact (transistor) output or contact (relay) output to the pin numbers 1 to 9 on the terminal block TB5 *TB5 is optional parts.
  • Page 77 (b) Output via the PNP interface (voltage output) ● The output transistor is an open collector and uses the logic to turn the transistor on (voltage output) at operation ON. ● In the external unit, use a voltage and current that meet the specifications below. –...
  • Page 78 4.3.4.3. Ready Output (Output via NPN/PNP Interfaces: Pin Number 10 on Terminal Block TB1, Relay Output: Pin Numbers 1 to 3 on Terminal Block TB5 *TB5 IS OPTIONAL PARTS.) The ready output provides a function that outputs a signal to the outside indicating that the IJ Printer is in the ready state.
  • Page 79 Each of NO and NC contacts supports a capacity of up to 30 VAC/0.5 A or 30 VDC/1 A. For the use of the unit under a load larger than the capacity, interpose another relay in the connection. When the load is an inductive load such as a motor or a relay, counter electromotive force may be generated, which may shorten the life of the contact.
  • Page 80 (3) Handling the ready output selector The ready output selector (SW3) on the EZJ149 board enables or disables the output of the ready output signal. (* EZJ149 board is optional parts) Switch settings and opening/closing between terminals Switch setting Ready output state The ready output signal is enabled in this Ready state Not-ready state...
  • Page 81 4.3.4.5. Warning Signal Output (Output via NPN Interface: Pin Number 13 on Terminal Block TB1, Relay Output: Pin Numbers 7 to 9 on Terminal Block TB5 *TB5 IS OPTIONAL PARTS.) The warning signal output provides a function that outputs a signal to the outside indicating that the IJ Printer is in warning mode.

  • Page 82: Product Speed Matching Function Without A Rotary Encoder

    4.3.5 Product speed matching function without a rotary encoder 4.3.5-1 Auto product speed matching function Auto product speed matching function is used for detecting the change of speed of the conveyer carrying print target using the print target detector connected to the IJ printer, and prints each vertical line of the print according to the change of speed in the same way as the Speed matching function using a rotary encoder.
  • Page 83 ● The Character width on the "Print specifications" is automatically set as below depending on the Ink drop use. Character width set value [Character width] Ink drop use setting value Large Small 1/3 to 1/16 4.3.5-4 Carrying speed ● Set the minimum speed the target print is carried by conveyer to 1m/min. ●...

  • Page 84: Work And Adjustment In Circulation System

    5. Work and Adjustment in Circulation System This chapter describes circulation control, how to replace ink, and how to correct stream bending and nozzle clogging for the unit. Ink and makeup handling WARNING ● When handling ink or makeup, such as replenishment or replacement, take enough care not to spill ink or makeup.

  • Page 85: Operation And Details On Circulation Control Screen

    5.1. Operation and Details on Circulation Control Screen This section describes operation and details on the [Circulation control] screen. 5.1.1. Operation on Circulation Control Screen This section describes how to operate the [Circulation control] screen. Press Setting on the [HOME] screen. [HOME] screen (selecting [Setting]) Press Next on the [Setting] screen.
  • Page 86 The page layout of the [Circulation control] screen is shown below. to switch among the first, second, and third screens. [Circulation control] (1/3) screen [Circulation control] (2/3) screen [Circulation control] (3/3) screen...

  • Page 87: Details Of Circulation Control

    When you select the function you want to perform, the operation guidance is displayed. ● Follow the operation guidance to perform the operation. ● If you want to abort the operation, press Abort. 5.1.2. Details of Circulation Control This section describes the names and details of circulation control. ●...
  • Page 88 List of circulation control states (continued) Circulation control Acceptable Description name state Usage time Used to manage the usage time of circulation system parts. It is used to All states management check the consumption of ink and makeup. Circulation system Used to select [Ink concentration control] and [High temperature print Stop environment setup...

  • Page 89: Removing Inner Cover

    5.2. Removing Inner Cover This section describes how to remove the inner cover. Open the maintenance cover. With the inner cover tilted in the direction indicated by 1, pull up the cover in the direction indicated by 2 to remove it. Install it in the reverse order.

  • Page 90: Replacing Ink

    5.3. Replacing Ink This section describes the procedure for replacing ink. (1) Overview ● Perform this procedure to replace old ink with new one. ● The process involving ink disposal, ink replacement, and ink refill is consistently performed. ● You cannot perform the procedure during ink ejection. Switch the unit to the stop state before performing ●...
  • Page 91 (a) Flip the ink filter vertically. Remove the recovery tube and connect it to the waste solution bottle. ● Open the maintenance cover and remove the inner cover. ● Tilt the clamp forward and flip the ink filter vertically. Ink filter Ink filter Clamp Ink piping tube...
  • Page 92 [When the waste solution bottle is used] NOTE ● In disposing of ink, the pressure of the ink from the recovery tube may cause the waste solution bottle to fall over. During ink disposal, prevent the ink from spilling by holding the waste solution bottle with your hands.
  • Page 93 [When the waste solution bottle is not used] NOTE ● In disposing of ink, the recovery tube may pulsate due to the pressure of the ink from the tube. During ink disposal, prevent the ink from spilling by holding a prepared container and the recovery tube with your hands.
  • Page 94 (c) After the disposal of the ink circulating inside the unit, dispose of the ink in the ink reservoir. ● If you do not dispose of the ink in the ink reservoir, press Abort and go to (d). [Ink replacement] screen ([R InkDra.]) After the completion of the ink disposal, put the recovery tube back to its original position according to the displayed operation guidance, and then press OK.
  • Page 95 Replace the ink cartridge. [Ink replacement] screen ([Ink rep.]) (a) Place a new ink cartridge bottle in the ink reservoir. New ink cartridge NOTE ● If you spill any ink by mistake, wipe it off neatly and promptly with wiping paper or something similar.
  • Page 96 (c) Put the inner cover back to its original position. (See “5.2. Removing Inner Cover".) (d) Remove the print head cover and put the end of the print head in the beaker to be ready for ink ejection. (e) Press OK. After refilled, the ink is ejected from the nozzle inside the print head. ●...
  • Page 97 Press [Operation management] on the second screen of the [Setting] screen. [Setting] (1/3) screen (selecting [Operation management]) The [Operation management] screen appears. Set 0 as a value setting item in [Ink operating time]. [Operation management] screen (setting [Ink operating time]) This completes the procedure for replacing ink.

  • Page 98: How To Correct Stream Bending And Nozzle Clogging

    5.4. How to Correct Stream Bending and Nozzle Clogging This section describes how to correct stream bending and nozzle clogging for the unit. WARNING ● Wear protective gear (goggles and mask) when operating. ● If any ink or makeup enters your eyes or mouth, immediately flush with warm or cold water and consult a physician.
  • Page 99 [Nozzle backwash] screen The makeup is suctioned from the nozzle orifice. Therefore, pour the makeup from the cleaning bottle into the nozzle orifice to clean it as shown in the figure below. Cleaning bottle Nozzle orifice Beaker The nozzle backwash takes about one minute. When the nozzle backwash completes or when you press Abort, you are returned to the [Circulation control] screen.
  • Page 100 Confirm that the ink stream bending or nozzle clogging has been corrected. Move to the second screen of the [Circulation control] screen and press Ink stream alignment. [Circulation control] screen (selecting [Ink stream alignment]) The [Ink stream alignment] screen appears. Remove the print head cover and put the end of the print head in the beaker to be ready for makeup ejection.
  • Page 101 Press OK, and the makeup stream is ejected from the nozzle orifice. Check the makeup stream position from the upper and side directions of the print head as shown in the figure below. Makeup stream (Its actual color is transparent.) Gutter outside diameter The stream should be positioned in the...

  • Page 102: Disassembly And Cleaning Of Nozzle Orifice

    5.4.2. Disassembly and Cleaning of Nozzle Orifice Disassembly and cleaning of the nozzle orifice is performed if stream bending or nozzle clogging is not corrected even after nozzle backwash is performed. The operation procedure is described below. ● You cannot perform this operation during ink ejection. Switch the unit Nozzle orifice to the stop state and then perform the operation.
  • Page 103 (c) Loosen the set screw, remove the two screws of the nozzle orifice, and remove the nozzle orifice. Tweezers O-ring Screw (If the O-ring comes off together with the nozzle orifice, store the ring in the beaker filled with makeup to prevent loss of it.) Nozzle orifice (Do not touch the ejection port.) (d) Put the removed nozzle orifice into the beaker filled with makeup and clean it.
  • Page 104 (c) Insert the nozzle orifice, and lightly press it down with the tweezers as shown. Nozzle orifice (Do not touch the ejection port.) (d) Remove the nozzle orifice temporarily and Tweezers check the O-ring for installation. O-ring [Section] Install the O-ring in the groove.
  • Page 105 Confirm that the ink stream bending or nozzle clogging has been corrected. For the check procedure, see in "5.4.1. Nozzle Backwash". [If makeup stream is not in the center of the gutter] ● If the stream deviates significantly from the gutter, the nozzle orifice may not have been cleaned sufficiently.

  • Page 106: Stream Alignment

    5.5. Stream Alignment This section describes stream position alignment. WARNING ● Wear protective gear (goggles and mask) when operating. ● If any ink or makeup enters your eyes or mouth, immediately flush with warm or cold water and consult a physician. ●...
  • Page 107 Adjust the stream position in the horizontal and vertical directions. NOTE ● Do not loosen the horizontal and vertical direction lock screws, which are indicated in the text below, at the same time. Doing so makes it difficult to adjust the stream position. [Procedure for stream alignment in the horizontal direction] Follow the procedure below to adjust the stream position in the horizontal direction.
  • Page 108 [Procedure for stream alignment in the vertical direction] Follow the procedure below to adjust the stream position in the vertical direction. (a) Loosen the vertical direction lock screws (at two locations) Vertical direction lock screw shown in the figure below according to the indication of Indication of loosening shown in the figure on the right.

  • Page 109: Cleaning Gutter

    5.6. Cleaning Gutter If the ink recovery system is dried up or is clogged, the gutter can be cleaned to clean the range from the gutter to the ink main tank. ● You cannot perform this operation during ink ejection. Switch the unit to the stop state before performing it. ●...
  • Page 110 The makeup is suctioned from the gutter. Therefore, pour the makeup from the cleaning bottle into the nozzle orifice to clean it as shown in the figure below. Gutter Cleaning bottle Beaker ● To abort the process, press Abort. The gutter cleaning is finished in about one minute, and you are returned to the [Circulation control] screen.

  • Page 111: Replacing Ink Filter

    5.7. Replacing Ink Filter This section describes the procedure for replacing the ink filter. This operation involves disposing of the ink in the main ink tank. If the ink filter replacement interval and the ink replacement interval are the same, it is recommended to dispose of the ink first, perform this operation, and then replace the ink according to the procedure described in "5.3.
  • Page 112 Dispose of ink in accordance with the operation guidance on the screen. ● To abort the process, press Abort. ● When the abort process has been performed, start with again. (a) Flip the ink filter vertically. Remove the recovery tube and connect it to the waste solution bottle. ●...
  • Page 113 [When the waste solution bottle is used] NOTE ● In disposing of ink, the pressure of the ink from the recovery tube may cause the waste solution bottle to fall over. During ink disposal, prevent the ink from spilling by holding the waste solution bottle with your hands.
  • Page 114 [When the waste solution bottle is not used] NOTE ● In disposing of ink, the recovery tube may pulsate due to the pressure of the ink from the tube. During ink disposal, prevent the ink from spilling by holding a prepared container and the recovery tube with your hands.
  • Page 115 (c) Connect the recovery tube to the main ink tank according to the guidance after the elapse of a predetermined amount of time. [Ink filter replacement] screen ([Ink rep.]) ● Clean the connection part of the end of the recovery tube with makeup, and then connect it back to its original position.
  • Page 116 (a) Remove the piping joints C and D, and install a new ink filter. [Installation of the piping joints] [Removal of the piping joints] Piping joint D Piping joint C Unlock Lock Used ink filter New ink filter NOTE ● If the position of piping is incorrect, it cannot be installed. (C is on the center side of the ink filter and D is on the outside of it.) ●...
  • Page 117 Start ink refill. ● Press OK on the screen below, and the unit starts to refill the circulation route with ink. ● The ink is ejected from the nozzle after a while. After the ink is ejected, check the ink stream position. [Ink filter replacement] screen ([Ink refill]) ●...
  • Page 118 Move to the second screen of the [Circulation control] screen and press Usage time management. [Circulation control] (2/3) screen (selecting [Usage time management]) The [Usage time management] screen appears. Set 0 as a value setting item in [Ink filter]. [Usage time management] screen (setting [Ink filter] value) This completes the ink filter replacement.

  • Page 119: Replacing Recovery Filter

    5.8. Replacing Recovery Filter This section describes the procedure for replacing the recovery filter. NOTE ● Do not perform this operation while ink is being ejected. Doing so may overflow the ink. ● Make sure that the unit is in the stop state. Remove the inner cover.
  • Page 120 Move to the second screen of the [Circulation control] screen and press Usage time management. [Circulation control] (2/3) screen (selecting [Usage time management]) The [Usage time management] screen appears. Set 0 as a value setting item in [Recovery filter]. [Usage time management] screen (setting [Recovery filter] value) This completes the recovery filter replacement.

  • Page 121: Adjusting Pressure

    5.9. Adjusting Pressure This section describes how to adjust pressure. You can adjust pressure only during ink ejection. To adjust pressure, eject ink. Check pressure before printing. You can check pressure on the [HOME] screen or [Operation management], the second screen of the [Setting] screen.

  • Page 122: Updating Excitation V-Ref

    5.10. Updating Excitation V-ref. This section describes updating excitation V-ref. (1) Overview ● The range of excitation V-ref. values is 0 to 19. The ink drop state varies depending on each setting. ● You need to input the optimum excitation V-ref. value to maintain good printing quality. ●...
  • Page 123 Press Nozzle test on the [Excitation V update] screen in the standby state. When [Button input] is selected in [Print timing], you can press [Start printing] to start printing. When [Sensor] is selected in [Print timing], you can input a print target detector signal to start printing. NOTE ●...
  • Page 124 [Note] ● The [Repeat print] setting is disabled during the nozzle test. One-time printing is performed per input signal. ● The [Product speed matching] setting is disabled during the nozzle test. In this case, the character width may differ from the actual one.

  • Page 125: How To Check Ink Drop State

    5.11. How to Check Ink Drop State This section describes how to check the ink drop state using a magnifying glass. Note that switch the unit to the ink ejection state to perform this operation. WARNING ● Wear protective gear (goggles and mask) when operating. ●...
  • Page 126 WARNING ● Do not look at the red LED for a long time. Doing so may adversely affect your eyes. Check list of ink drop creation states Shape of ink drop Judgment Name Remarks ○ A mode Good ○ B mode Perfect High-speed small- ○...

  • Page 127: Ink Disposal Through Drain Tube From Main Ink Tank

    5.12. Ink Disposal through Drain Tube from Main Ink Tank This section describes how to dispose of ink from the main ink tank without screen operations. This process is required when circulation system control is unavailable due to a fault such as [Main Ink Tank Too Full]. Open the maintenance cover and remove the inner cover.
  • Page 128 NOTE ● If you spill any ink by mistake, wipe it off neatly and promptly with wiping paper or something similar. Do not close the maintenance cover until you make sure that the portion you have just wiped is completely dry. Display [Circulation control] and press Ink refill.

  • Page 129: Operation Test Of Solenoid Valve And Pump

    5.13. Operation Test of Solenoid Valve and Pump This section describes how to check the operation of the solenoid valve and pump. If ink is not ejected or overflows from the gutter, follow the procedure below to check whether the solenoid valve and pump are operating.

  • Page 130: How To Display Alarm For Replacement Period Of Maintenance Parts

    5.14. How to Display Alarm for Replacement Period of Maintenance Parts This section describes how to display an alarm that notifies you of the time of replacing maintenance parts such as the filter, pump, or solenoid valve. Press Periodic replacement parts mgmt. on the second screen of the [Setting] screen. The [Periodic replacement parts mgmt.] screen appears.

  • Page 131: Long-Term Shutdown

    5.15. Long-term Shutdown This section describes the process to shut down the unit for the long term. NOTE ● Since long-term shutdown requires special work, it is recommended to contact your nearest local distributor and ask for the work. In the unlikely event that you do this operation yourself, be sure to sufficiently understand the warnings and notes in the procedure.

  • Page 132: Process Prior To Long-Term Shutdown

    5.15.1. Process prior to Long-term Shutdown This section describes the procedure for the process prior to long-term shutdown. (1) Overview NOTE ● Store the unit at as low temperature as possible. ● This process is not necessary if the unit can be operated at least once within the period listed in the table on the section indicated below.
  • Page 133 (2) Operation WARNING ● Wear protective gear (goggles and mask) when operating. ● If any ink or makeup enters your eyes or mouth, immediately flush with warm or cold water and consult a physician. ● Before ejecting the ink, make sure that there is no one in the ejection direction. (Operate with the end of the print head inserted in a beaker, etc.) Display the [Circulation control] screen and press [Process prior to long-term shutdown].
  • Page 134 Dispose of the ink. Perform Steps (a) to (d) in (2) Operation procedure, of "5.3. Replacing Ink". ● Perform the procedure until the ink is removed. ● Follow the prompts on the screen to remove the ink. Release the lock pin on the ink side and remove the empty ink cartridge bottle. Wipe the pipe surface of the ink reservoir using wiping paper dampened with makeup.
  • Page 135 (a) Insert the nozzle of the cleaning bottle into the supply port, and pour about 150 mL of makeup into the ink reservoir. Cleaning NOTE bottle Supply port ● If you spill any ink by mistake, wipe it off neatly and promptly with wiping paper or something similar.

  • Page 136: Process After Long-Term Shutdown

    5.15.2. Process after Long-term Shutdown This section describes the procedure for the process after long-term shutdown. (1) Overview ● This process removes the makeup used to clean the ink circulation system in the process prior to long- term shutdown of the IJ Printer and refills the system with ink. ●...
  • Page 137 (b) Perform Solenoid valve/pump test in [Setting] to confirm that each of MV1 through MV9 and MV12 is operating normally. For how to confirm it, see "5.13. Operation Test of Solenoid Valve and Pump". (If the operational sound can be heard, it means that each function is operating normally.) NOTE ●...
  • Page 138 Process after long-term shutdown (a) Display the second screen of the [Circulation control] screen and press [Process after long-term shutdown]. [Circulation control] (2/3) screen (selecting [Process after long-term shutdown]) (b) Perform the operation according to the prompts on the screen. (c) As soon as the second ink refill is finished, you are taken to the [Operation management] screen.
  • Page 139 Open [Operation management], and optionally rotate the pressure-reducing valve shaft clockwise or counterclockwise to check whether the pressure fluctuates. After checking it, adjust the ink pressure so that the displayed value of ink pressure is within ± 0.002 of the standard value. [Operation management] screen (process after long-term shutdown) NOTE ●...

  • Page 140: Safe-Clean Station (Optional Parts)

    6. Safe-Clean Station (Optional parts) 6.1. Installation of Cleaning Station This section describes how to install the Cleaning Station. CAUTION ● If the Cleaning Station is installed at a place higher than your eye level (such as a high place), makeup may splash on your face due to incorrect operation of the unit.
  • Page 141 (2) Remove the M4 screws (at 3 locations) attached to the main body. M4 screw (3) Install the cleaning unit stopper on one side of the Slide base, and fix it with two M3 screws. All the parts are supplied as delivered items and accessories. M3 screw (2 pieces) Slide base Slide stopper...
  • Page 142 (5) Attach the M4 screws removed in Step (1) to their original positions. Screws removed in Step (1) (6) Align the Slide base with the grooves of the slide block, and slide the jig to install it. Cleaning Station Slide block * Make sure to perform Step (3).
  • Page 143 (8) Remove the cleaning solvent container. <<How to remove the cleaning solvent container>>  Hold and turn the cleaning solvent container until its " " mark is aligned with the "" mark on the Cleaning Station. Then, slide the cleaning solvent container down to remove it from the Cleaning Station.
  • Page 144 (9) Install the cleaning station filter of accessories on the cleaning station. NOTE ● Tighten the screw securely to prevent it from loosening. If the screw may become loose due to vibration, the Cleaning Station may fall. <<How to install the cleaning station filter>> Insert the cleaning station filter so that the ""...
  • Page 145 (10) Write the start date of use on the cleaning solvent container label of accessories and attach it on the cleaning solvent container like below. NOTE ● The service life of a cleaning solvent container is about two years. If the surface of the cleaning solvent container is broken, cracked, or chipped, stop using it and replace it with a new one.

  • Page 146: How To Install Cleaning Station On Parts Other Than Main Body

    6.1.2. How to Install Cleaning Station on Parts Other Than Main body This section describes how to install the Cleaning Station on parts other than the main body. When the Slide base is fixed at any location, the Cleaning Station can be installed away from the IJP main body.
  • Page 147 ● Keep a space of 20 mm in the upper direction of the Slide base for the stable installation state of the Cleaning Station. Space in the upper direction Installation surface Slide Base (2) Fix the Slide base with the supplied M4 screws (4 pieces). ●...

  • Page 148: Cautions On Installation Of Cleaning Station

    6.2. Cautions on Installation of Cleaning Station Keep the areas shown in the figure below around the Cleaning Station for daily operations, handling, maintenance, and inspection. Maintenance area Maintenance area (side) (front) IJP main body 400 mm (Cleaning station mounting part) 300 mm 750 mm Back...

  • Page 149: Safe-Clean Station Function, Operation And Details Of Control On Screen

    6.3. Safe-Clean Station Function, Operation and Details of Control on Screen 6.3.1. Operation of Safe-Clean Station Function Press Setting on the [HOME] screen. Press Next on the [Setting] screen. Press Safe clean station function on the [Setting] (1/ 3) screen.
  • Page 150 The page layout of the [Safe clean station function] screen is as follows: Improving High ink viscosity Select the function you want to perform, and the operation guidance appears. ● Follow the operation guidance to perform the operation.

  • Page 151: Details Of Safe-Clean Station Function

    6.3.2. Details of Safe-Clean Station Function Circulation Description Acceptable state control name Cleans the print head using the Safe-Clean Station. Head washing For the operation procedure, see "11.2. Head Cleaning Using Stop or standby Cleaning Station" in the Instruction Manual. Configures various settings of the Safe-Clean Station function.

  • Page 152: Gutter Cleaning (S)

    6.3.3. Gutter Cleaning (S) ● If the recovery route is dried up or is clogged, performing gutter cleaning (S) using the Cleaning station allows cleaning of the range from the gutter to the main ink tank. ● You cannot perform this operation during ink ejection. Switch the unit to the stop state before performing ●...
  • Page 153 When the cleaning process starts, the screen below appears. ● To abort the process, press the Abort button. Remove the print head from the Cleaning station and make sure that the area around the nozzle including the gutter and the end of the print head is cleaned and the makeup is dried up. Around nozzle End of the print head Gutter...

  • Page 154: Nozzle Backwash (S)

    6.3.4. Nozzle Backwash (S) ● Nozzle backwash (S) using the Cleaning station sucks the makeup from the nozzle orifice and removes attached foreign objects. ● You cannot perform this operation during ink ejection. Switch the unit to the stop state before performing ●...
  • Page 155 When the cleaning process starts, the screen below appears. ● To abort the process, press the Abort button. Remove the print head from the Cleaning station and make sure that the area around the nozzle including the nozzle orifice and the end of the print head is cleaned and the makeup is dried up. Around nozzle End of the print head Nozzle orifice...

  • Page 156: Automatic Circulation During Stop (S)

    6.3.5. Automatic Circulation during Stop (S) ● Prevent sticking by using the Cleaning station to automatically operate the unit periodically. 6.3.5.1. Operation of Automatic Circulation during Stop (S) This section describes the operation of automatic circulation during stop (S). NOTE ●If the unit is powered off when automatic circulation during stop (S) is in progress, the process is aborted.
  • Page 157 The screen below appears. Press [Start/Continue]. The following four screens are displayed alternately depending on the status when automatic circulation during stop (S) is in progress. ＜This screen is shown when ink circulation is working＞ Automatic Circulation Running "Ink circulation" sequence. ・...
  • Page 158 To finish the process, press [Abort]. （a）Press [abort] during showing the following screen, go to HOME screen with Standby status. Automatic Circulation Running "Ink circulation" sequence. ・ Interval is about 30 min. (Actual intervals depend on setting) ・ Current : 1st time. ※...
  • Page 159 6.3.5.2. Setting of Automatic Circulation during Stop (S) This section describes how to change the automatic operation period setting. Press Safe Clean station environment setup on the [Safe clean station function] screen. Improving High ink viscosity Set Operation interval in Automatic Circulation during Stop(S) . Operation interval in Automatic Circulation during Stop(S) You can change the automatic operation period setting.

  • Page 160: Head Cleaning + Ink Ejection (S)

    6.3.6. Head Cleaning + Ink Ejection (S) ● The process from head cleaning to ink ejection is automatically performed using the Cleaning station. ● Switch the unit to the stop state before performing it. ● Head cleaning mode [Eco, Standard, Deep] is possible to change (see "11.1 Setting Head Cleaning Mode “...
  • Page 161 ■ The screen below appears after starting Head Cleaning + Ink Ejection (S). ● To abort the process, press the Abort button. ■ Press the Start/Continue key Eject ink (S) Ink jet completed. Be careful ink dirt when remove the print head from Safe Clean Station. After confirmation, please press ＜Start/Continue＞...

  • Page 162: Improving High Ink Viscosity

    6.3.7. Improving High Ink Viscosity ● For high ink viscosity, use the Cleaning station to adjust the ink viscosity. ● Basically use this function when “High Ink Viscosity” warning appear. ● Switch the unit to the standby state before performing it. Insert the print head into the Cleaning station.
  • Page 163 The screen below appears after starting Improving High Ink Viscosity ● To abort the process, press the Abort button. ■ Confirm ink viscosity on the screen below, then Press [OK]. NOTE ● The ink viscosity may not reach 100 %. However, there is no problem if no warning message. ●...
  • Page 164 ■ Remove the print head from the Cleaning station and make sure that the area around the nozzle including the nozzle orifice and the end of the print head is cleaned and the makeup is dried up. Around nozzle End of the print head Nozzle orifice NOTE ●...

  • Page 165: Maintenance Of Cleaning Station

    6.4. Maintenance of Cleaning Station 6.4.1. Cleaning station filter If the end of the print head is entirely wet after head cleaning, the cleaning station filter may be clogged. In that case, replace the cleaning station filter. End of the head Print head Cleaning station filter Cleaning station...

  • Page 166: Cleaning Nozzle

    6.4.3. Cleaning Nozzle Please clean the cleaning nozzle according to the following process if head cleaning capability decrease. After that if it doesn’t repair, it is recommended to contact your nearest local distributor and ask for the work. ■ Remove the Cleaning solvent container. Cleaning station unit Slide down Cleaning solvent container...
  • Page 167 ■ Remove the Slide stopper from Slide base, then remove the Cleaning Station. Slide Base Slide Stopper ■ Brush around Nozzle port by toothbrush with solvent. Nozzle port A arrow view Cleaning Nozzle NOTE ●There is possibility to drip solvent from nozzle port. ■...

  • Page 168: Maintenance Service

    Perform the maintenance work below to keep performance of the unit. NOTE ● Use consumables and periodic replacement parts designated by Hitachi. If you use parts that are not designated by Hitachi, the specified performance may not be delivered. (1) Replacement of consumables Replace the consumables of the unit listed below according to the recommended time of replacement.
  • Page 169 (2) Periodic replacement part To ensure stable use of the IJ Printer, you need to replace the backup battery, circulation system parts (such as the pump and solenoid valve), and heating unit periodically. Contact your nearest local distributor. (3) Procedure for replacing the air filter The procedure for replacing the air filter is described below.
  • Page 170 Install the air filter cover. * Turn the thumb screws until the cover is in contact with the unit. Main body Turn the thumb screws until the cover is in contact with the unit. Open the [Usage time management] screen (the second screen of the [Circulation control] menu), and set 0 in [Air filter].
  • Page 171 (1) The unit failed due to its handling not described in the Instruction Manual. (2) The unit failed due to use of any material or part including ink not supplied by Hitachi. (3) The unit failed due to repairs not performed by Hitachi or someone designated by Hitachi.

  • Page 172: Appendix

    8. APPENDIX 8.1. Bar code, 2-dimensional code ● To print a barcode or 2D code, refer to "5.5.5 Printing Barcode" in the instruction manual. 8.1.1. Precautions when using EAN-13 code ● When bar code is "EAN-13" and "EAN-13 Add-On 5" the area for inputting the 2-digit "country code" is displayed on the print format screen.

  • Page 173: Precautions When Using Ean Prefix

    8.1.2. Precautions when using EAN Prefix ● Whether to set bar code EAN-13, EAN-8, EAN-13 Add-on 5 country code by character input or print format is selected. Number of digits of bar code Country code Data Check digit Total number of digits EAN-13 EAN-8 EAN-13...

  • Page 174: Precautions For Use Of Dm Code

    8.1.4. Precautions for use of DM code ● Set as shown below for print item to which DM is to be set: (i) Number of lines : 1 line (ii) Character size : 5×8, 12×16, 18×24 ● Set barcode type on the print format screen. Type of DM size and Maximum number of characters Character size 12x16...
  • Page 175 [2] In case that Numbers and Uppercase characters are mixed. (C40 Encoding) 3 characters are treated as 2 digits. (Example 2) Basic calculation rule Total 11 digits 3 characters 3 characters 3 characters 3 characters 3 characters = 2 digits = 2 digits = 2 digits = 2 digits...

  • Page 176: Precautions When Using Qr Code And Micro Qr

    [Note] ● Please confirm the readability of DM with actual usage conditions (Print size, Print speed, Barcode reader, etc.) in advance, and use this function. ● If cell size of 2 dots is used by the user who is already using DM(16×16) with cell size of 1 dot, please note that the print speed is reduced because the number of print dots increases.
  • Page 177 Character QR code printing Printing example Remarks orientation Rotated by 180 180-degree rotation degrees and printed. 0 or 1 Printed in normal Normal direction. Printed in normal 180-degree rotation direction. 2 or 3 Rotated by 180 Normal degrees and printed. [About QR code 33×33] ●...
  • Page 178 [QR code 21×21: Regarding Cell size (height)] ● When QR(21×21) is selected and when Bold is set to 2, IJ printer can print Cell size (width and height) of 2 dots. (When Format setup is Free layout on the Change message screen, the setting for Bold is fixed to 1.) ●...

  • Page 179: Precautions When Using Gs1 Databar(Limited, Omnidirectional, Stacked) Code

    8.1.6. Precautions when using GS1 DataBar(Limited, Omnidirectional, Stacked) code ● Thirteen(13) characters can be inputted. When a GS1 DataBar Limited is set, the heading character shall be 0 or 1 (zero or one). ● When adding Readable code (number; human readable code), select either 5×5 or 5×7 as the size of the numbers added.

  • Page 180: Precautions When Using Dotcode

    8.1.7. Precautions when using DotCode ● The column which includes DotCode shall be set as follows. (i) Number of lines : 1 line - 4 lines* * When printing in 2 lines or more, only one "DotCode" can be set in one column. Two (2) or more DotCode cannot be set in the same column.

  • Page 181: Setting High-Speed Printing

    8.2. Setting high-speed printing 8.2.1. Overview ● Six modes of HM, NM, QM, SM, D1 or D3 can be selected. By selecting the mode, high quality printing result can be ensured according to the line speed. HM mode NM mode Remarks HM mode is equivalent to particle use percentage of 1/1.
  • Page 182 High-speed print ②Type of high-speed print and number of vertical dots used ● Number of vertical dots used in high-speed print is shown in Table below. ● When calculating printing preparation time, etc., pay attention to number of vertical dots. Number of vertical dots used in the nozzle diameter is 65μm.

  • Page 183: When Performing High-Speed Printing By 4 Lines. (Nozzle Diameter: 65Μm)

    8.2.3. When performing high-speed printing by 4 lines. (Nozzle diameter: 65μm) ①Necessary conditions for high-speed printing ● When all necessary conditions from Nos. 1 to 7 are satisfied, high-speed print HM, NM, QM or SM mode can be selected. Item Conditions Print line Print line of all columns is the 4.
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