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EVOLUTION LX
INK JET PRINTERS
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
digital design inc.
67 Sand Park Road
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 857-9500
http://www.evolutioninkjet.com/
This manual is for use in operating and maintaining the EVOLUTION LX 1 (LX 1)
and EVOLUTION LX 2 (LX 2) Ink Jet Printer. This manual includes various optional
features, which may not be included in your basic model printer.
For basic start-up instructions, please refer to PART 1 Installation Procedures.
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored on a
retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of
Digital Design Inc.
Digital Design Inc. has a policy of continual product improvement. The Company
therefore reserves the right to modify the information contained in this manual
without prior notice.
ALL PRINT CARTRIDGES SUPPLIED BY DIGITAL DESIGN INC. ARE
FACTORY TESTED AND PROFILED TO PRODUCE AN OPTIMUM AND
CONSISTANT CODE. USING OTHER THAN AUTHORIZED CARTRIDGES
WILL CAUSE UNDESIRABLE RESULTS.
EACH FLASH DATA CARD IS PROFILED EXPLICITELY FOR ITS' INTENDED
PRINTER, AND IS SECURITY LOCKED PROHIBITING USE IN OTHER THAN
THE ORIGINAL PRINTER FOR WHICH IT WAS PURCHASED. KEEP ALL
UPGRADE CARDS IN A SECURE PLACE.
EVOLUTION LX 1 IS A BASIC MODEL WITH NO VARIABLE FIELD
PROGRAMMING CAPABILITIES. OPTIONAL SOFTWARE MAY BE ADDED
TO A BASIC UNIT AND IS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL.
EVOLUTION LX 2 IS A FULL FEATURED MODEL WITH THE CAPABILITY OF
ADDING OPTIONAL BARCODES OTHER THAN THE STANDARD 8
INCLUDED SYMBOLOGIES.
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  • Page 1 (973) 857-9500 http://www.evolutioninkjet.com/ This manual is for use in operating and maintaining the EVOLUTION LX 1 (LX 1) and EVOLUTION LX 2 (LX 2) Ink Jet Printer. This manual includes various optional features, which may not be included in your basic model printer.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MESSAGE STORAGE (LX1 WITH OP 1, 1.5,2,3 OR LX 2) ............. 40 STORING A MESSAGE......................40 RECALLING A STORED MESSAGE..................40 PART 3: MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES........1 PERIODS OF SHUT DOWN......................1 EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 3 ... 1 BARCODE INTEGRITY ....................... 1 CONTRAST RATIO ........................1 BAR SEPARATION ........................1 QUIET ZONE ..........................1 PROGRAMMING BARCODES....................2 BARCODE TECHNIQUES......................3 BARCODE TYPES ........................7 USING CHECK CHARACTER....................11 EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 4: Installation And Operation Manual

    PART 1: INSTALLATION PROCEDURES INSTALLING THE EVOLUTION LX PRINTING SYSTEM Caution should be taken while installing the EVOLUTION LX printing system on your equipment. Digital Design Inc. has taken every precaution to ensure a safe and accurate instruction set to guide the installer through the installation process.

  • Page 5: Evolution Lx Mounting Options

    EVOLUTION LX MOUNTING OPTIONS The EVOLUTION LX mounting bracket assembly C21010 has a number of possible mounting configurations, which allows adaptability to a variety of production equipment. cross slide bracket C20741 may be rotated loosening included setscrew 504JCS rotating the bracket. This allows the print head to be extended by just over 1”.
  • Page 6 7A014S and re-locate it against the horizontal extension bracket and tighten. This allows the user to loosen horizontal mounting bracket-locking knob and rotate assembly without losing the height adjustment. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 7: Grounding Strap Installation

    THAN 1 OHM INPUT POWER CONNECTION Insert the power plug to the available power source. The supplied power supply is universal and will auto detect 100/240 VAC 50-60hZ. No other adjustments are necessary. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 8: Installing The Print Cartridge

    NOTE: WHEN A NEW CARTRIDGE IS INSTALLED, BOTH THE RED AND GREEN LIGHT WILL FLASH TWICE INDICATING A CORRECT INSTALLATION. THE APPROPRIATE CARTRIDGE SETTINGS AND CORRECT INK LEVEL WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE CONFIGURED. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 9: Connecting The Controller To The Printer

    LED’S WILL FLASH INDICATING PROPER CONNECTION. RESET SWITCH PRINTER RJ50 OUTPUT ACCESS CONNECTOR HOLE PRINTER RJ50 INPUT CONNECTOR GREEN CYCLE LED RED PRINT ENABLE LED POWER INPUT CONTROLLER RJ50 +12VDC @1.5A CONNECTOR EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 10: Verifying The Printer Software Version

    = Option 2 ++++ = Option 3 NOTE: the EV 2 LX will display all (++++) signs as all features are enabled. The third line indicates the serial number of the printer EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 11: System Reset

    This operation will reset the printer to the factory default settings and clear any current message. NOTE: FOR BOTH A SOFT AND HARD RESET THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW DEFAULT MESSAGE: “EVOLUTION” EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 12: Multiple Print Heads

    MULTIPLE PRINT HEADS EVOLUTION LX printing systems have the ability to reside on a network. The network may contain from 1 to 32 printers connected via RJ50 cables. These cables are available in varying lengths depending on the application. Each mounting bracket can support up to 4 printers and would typically interconnect with a 7”...

  • Page 13: Evolution Lx Quick Start

    NO RESPONSE the network. NOTE: If more than 1 printer has the same address either a NO RESPONSE message or ANY KEY TO EXIT erroneous results may be displayed. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 14: Entering A Message

    MESSAGE ENTRY mode, re-display the message 2/10/04 and enter the STOPPED Mode. LX x PRINTING Press the GREEN print enable key to enter HD 1- - >SPEED=100 the PRINTING Mode EXP 12/ EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 15: Storing A Message (Lx 1 With Op 1, 1.5, 2, 3 Or Lx 2)

    LX x STOPPED second time and the current message appears in HD 1- - >SPEED=100 the selected location and is stored. EXP 12/ Press the ENTER key to return to the STOPPED prompt. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 16: Loading A Message (Lx 1 With Op 1, 1.5, 2, 3 Or Lx 2)

    HD 1- - >SPEED=100 selected message will be displayed on the LCD. EXP 12 LX x PRINTING Press the GREEN print enable key to enter HD 1- - >SPEED=100 the PRINTING Mode EXP 12 EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 17: Evolution Lx Quick Setup

    Each count increases or decreases the print delay by approximately 0.050” (1.27mm) You may continue to experiment with line speed and print delay until the desired code registration on the product is achieved. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 18: Part 2: Operation Procedures

    Their specific menus are detailed later in this section. The next two rows of keys with icon legends directly control specific parameters printer as follows. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 19: Keypad Key Descriptions

    In STOPPED mode enter the Prefix for Mixed Raster in the LX2. This key enters special customer Logos in MESSAGE ENTRY mode. In STOPPED or PRINTING the S2 key reverses LCD colors. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 20: Turning On The Print Station For The First Time

    4 LINE font name STOPPED Mode to check what 4 fonts are 3 LINE font name currently loaded in the print head. 2 LINE font name 1 LINE font name ANY KEY TO EXIT EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 21: Changing System Date And Day Of Week Codes

    After the data is entered the system displays ANY CHANGES Y/N the currently entered date and pressing the N 04/23/05 key returns the user to the STOPPED Mode, or press Y to the correct the date. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 22: Changing System Time And Date Roll Over Time

    6:00AM. Selecting Y allows changing of the roll over DATE TIME CHANGE time. Setting this parameter to 00:00 sets the ANY CHANGES Y/N default rollover time to midnight. 00:00 EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 23: Lcd Backlight And Contrast Control

    This key is an alternate action key. Backlight contrast may be controlled using the keys on the keyboard. The user may set these parameters to best suit the application. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 24: Setting Printing Parameters

    SETTING PRINTING PARAMETERS DEFINITIONS There are two parts to programming the EVOLUTION LX ink jet printer, • Configuring the operations parameters, (character width, delay, etc.) and • Creating the message. MODES OF OPERATION The system operates in 3 basic modes. They are: PRINTING, STOPPED, and MESSAGE ENTRY Mode.

  • Page 25: Not Available

    4=LOAD CARD Selecting an option that is not available will display the screen as pictured on the left NOT AVAILABLE indicating that the option is not available. ANY KEY TO EXIT EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 26: F1 Menu

    0.000825” the correct character aspect ratio can be achieved. This allows either compression or expansion of the printed text. In STOPPED mode the external encoder is ignored and the internal time base is used to print a message. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 27 Each count is equal to one vertical column. In proper aspect ratio each column is 0.0033” thus a count of 75 would leave 0.247” before and after the barcode. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 28 Acceleration and deceleration components will add a skew factor to the barcode as will slippage between the product and production line. Refer to Appendix A for further details on “Producing a Reliable Barcode”. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 29: F2 Menu

    This setting also allows the EVOLUTION LX to be controlled from other sources, like a PLC. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 30 N times across the length of the plasterboard. When the next board passes in front of the print head the sequence number will be updated. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 31: F3 Menu

    CHANGES Y / N OR C Y key to change the data or the N key to finish 08:00 - - > 17:00 and return to the STOPPED MODE COUNT = 000000 EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 32 SHIFT 1 07:00 A ANY CHANGES Y/N NOTE: TO DISABLE A SHIFT ENTER A SPACE CHARACTER IN THE PRINT CODE FIELD. THE SHIFT TIMES WILL BE DISPLAYED AS --:-- FOR ALL DISABLED SHIFT TIMES. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 33 M=MONTH have been entered by selecting the appropriate Y=YEAR J=JULIAN key on the keyboard. Legal delimiters are the jjjyy colon (:), the forward slash (/) or the period (.) or SPACE. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 34 Entering either the current date or offset date in a message will result in the initial date being printed for either function throughout the following week. Selecting option 2 disables the function and returns the user to the STOPPED Mode. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 35 Enter the desired format by pressing the H, M or S H=HOURS S=SECOND keys, and select delimiters as required. Select H if only hours are required. M=MINUTES Press the Enter key to return to the STOPPED Mode. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 36: F4 Menu

    The correct drive voltage, pulse width timing, etc. must be calculated for optimum operation. NOTE: USING NON-AUTHORIZED CARTRIDGES MAY PRODUCE UNDESIRABLE RESULTS EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 37 Note: To program a printer it must be connected directly to the hand held controller, with no other printers connected. Note: If several printers have the same address a NO RESPONSE message or unreliable results may be displayed. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 38 NOTE: when optional fonts are loaded into the system the Data Flash Card is encoded with the serial number of the unit and is valid only for the unit in which the fonts were loaded. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 39 1, the second + indicates option pack 1.5 the third is option pack 2 and the last + indicates option pack 3. NOTE: LX 2 systems display ++++ signs indicating a full featured unit with 8 barcode symbologies. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 40 7/32” font for two lines of print. Alternate fonts that are loaded replace the existing fonts. The LX 2 system also includes a 1/8” and a 3/32” character font for 3 and 4 line messages, respectively. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 41: Setting Print Delay And Line Speed

    PRINTING mode the user has the option of ENCODER DIV = 1 adjusting the compression ratio of the printed message. Changes may be made by using . Once the desired number is chosen, press to save your entry. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 42: Setting Print Delay

    DIFFERENT BUT CAN BE ESTIMATED BASED ON THE 16 COLUMNS PER COUNT. NOTE: Setting the line speed first, then adjusting the print delay may prove to be the best starting point EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 43: Input, Edit Or Delete Messages

    LX x STOPPED Once the message line(s) is complete, save the HD1- - >SPEED=120 change by pressing BEST BY EXP 12/01/2004 NOTE: USE THE DATE OFFSET KEY ENTER AN EXPIRATION DATE. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 44 LX 1 messages may contain up to 2 lines of text, while LX 2 may contain up to 4 lines of text. Selecting different message lines is accomplished by pressing the font key until the appropriate line designation is displayed. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 45 Shift codes are defined in the F3 menu and will automatically change at the appropriate shift MESSAGE ENTRY times. The shift designator S is displayed to - - - - FONT- 1 LINE indicate the data entry. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 46: Sequence Number Lot Counter Setup And Selection

    YES OR NO Y/N The user now has the option of setting the upper UPPER LIMIT limit of the lot counter by entering Y. ANY CHANGES Y/N EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 47 50 products before the sequence number is incremented/decremented by 1. NOTE: To use the lot count feature the LOT counter in the above setup must be enabled. The message should contain the SEQUENCE NUMBER option 1. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 48 = DATE MONTH FIELD = ALPHA/NUMERIC FIELD = DATE DAY FIELD = ALPHA/NUMERIC FIELD = DATE YEAR FIELD = ALPHA/NUMERIC FIELD = TIME HOURS FIELD = ALPHA/NUMERIC FIELD = TIME MINUTES FIELD EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 49 Barcodes are also an object field and must be considered when entering a message. Thus a barcode with an imbedded sequence number is counted as two or more objects. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 50 All barcode characteristics are programmable and are controlled in the F1 menu option select #4. NOTE: REFER TO APPENDIX A – PRODUCING RELIABLE BARCODES NOTE: BARCODES ARE A FEATURE OF THE LX 2 SYSTEM ONLY EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 51: Variable Field Format Printing (Lx1 With Op 2, 3 Or Lx 2)

    VARIABLE FIELD FORMAT PRINTING (LX1 WITH OP 2, 3 OR LX The EVOLUTION LX printer provides the operator the capability of adding variable fields to a message with optional software. This includes DATE, TIME SEQUENCE, DATE OFFSET, SHIFT CODE and BARCODES. Entering any of...
  • Page 52 The logos are displayed by the L character. Each logo will have an L mm.dd.yys#L’ and 1,2 or 3 imbedded ‘ to indicate the logo selected. NOTE: FOR CLARITY MESSAGES ARE COMPRESSED EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 53: Password Protection (Lx1 With Op 1,2,3 Or Lx 2)

    Once this has been completed, the unit will not allow message editing without the entry of the password. NOTE: If the new password is misplaced or forgotten, contact the factory. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 54: Mixed Raster Message Entry

    The following procedure is shown using an LX preparing a full height prefix followed by a 2-line code, but remember that there are other combinatorial depending on the system type LX 1 or LX 2. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 55: Entering A Mixed Raster Prefix

    MESSAGE ENTRY Enter the 2 lines of data required for the message. - - - - FONT- 2 LINE BEST BY EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 56 The message may be stored by selecting the HD1- - >SPEED=100 message storage option. NOTE: changing a prefix after a message BEST BY is created will automatically update the current message with the new prefix. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 57: Message Storage (Lx1 With Op 1, 1.5,2,3 Or Lx 2)

    Find the desired message and press EVOLU . That message is now displayed on the screen ready for printing. LX x STOPPED HD1- - >SPEED=120 EVOLU EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 58: Part 3: Maintenance Procedures

    HD1- - >SPEED=100 EVOLU Press the green and the screen changes to PRINTING, as shown at the left. The unit is ready to begin coding. LX x PRINTING HD1- - >SPEED=100 EVOLU EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 59: Long Periods Of Shut-Down

    The print cartridge should be stored in the approved cartridge clip (4X50-CLIP). CAUTION: DO NOT USE THE ORIGINAL SEALING TAPE SUPPLIED WITH THE EVOLUTION LX INK CARTRIDGE AS IT MAY HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER MATERIAL OR ANY ADHESIVE BACKED PRODUCT, AS THIS WILL DAMAGE THE NOZZLE AREA.

  • Page 60: Print Cartridge Maintenance

    Use caution in wiping the NOZZLE area so as not to scratch the face. Always wipe in the ARRAY PLATE vertically as indicated. Clean the CONTACT area in a similar fashion. DIRECTION OF WIPING NOZZLES CONTACT AREA EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 61: Cleaning Tray 4X50-Clean (Ordered Separately)

    NOTE: An optional air pump 4x50-PUMP may be purchased separately for easier operation. Apply downward pressure Place Cartridge on tray Apply pressure to plunger on syringe Never draw back on plunger while cartridge is seated in tray Cleaning/Priming Tray 4x50-CLEAN EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 62: Printer Maintenance

    Remove the print cartridge and carefully inspect the printer for ink, dust and debris. Re-insert the print cartridge and place the unit into the PRINTING mode by pressing CLEANING/PRIMING EXPLODED VIEW OF THE PRINT HEAD TRAY CHASSIS 4X50-CLEAN EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 63: Printer Added Features

    Those applications requiring a bolder print can use either option 5 or 6, or use option 8 for auto sequencing. In either 7 or 8 there will be a small gap between the start of each message. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 64: Part 4: Troubleshooting And Repairs

    Re install cartridge No Response Improperly seated Reseat connectors or corroded connection pins Multiple heads with the Readdress the heads correctly same address Spikes in electrical line. Use AC line filter EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 65: Part 5: Parts List And Options

    Option Pack 3 (Option Pack 2) & Date Offset, Shift Code, Product Count EV1-FONT Alternate Font (Specify when ordering) EV1-LOGO Logo Option (Specify when ordering) 4X50-CLIP Lexmark Cartridge Clip 4x50-CLEAN Lexmark Cleaning/Priming Tray With Syringe 4x50-PUMP Lexmark Cleaning/Priming Tray Pump EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 66 Red Ink Cartridges (SEMI-POROUS) 4750BK Black Ink Cartridges (NON-POROUS) NOTE: Digital Design is constantly developing new ink formulation to suit the needs of our customers. The above list is a sampling of the ink portfolio for the EVOLUTION printing systems.

  • Page 67: Part 6: Communications Protocol

    There can only be one master such that both the hand held controller and a host device cannot coexist. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 68 EVOLUTION LX printer from a personal computer the standard RS232 serial port has to be used to control and drive the RS485 EVOLUTION LX Printer. So, the addition of a converter from RS232 to RS485 is necessary with its corresponding driver.
  • Page 69 Upper/Lower Address nibbles which are sent separately. The same has to be done when a parameter (like printer speed) is being transmitted. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 70 \Printer Communications\EVComunications\WindowsApplicati on14.exe). There also, another application test comunications between a PC and the EV Printer, which is located in the folder: \Printer Communications\Physical Connection Test\EV_TEST.exe). EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 71 ASCII CHARACTER CHART NUL SOH STX ETX EOT ENQ ACK BEL BS DLE DC1 DC2 DC3 DC4 NAK SYN ETB CAN EM SUB ESC FS " & < > ~ DEL EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 72: Description

    TO SEND A DELAY OF 30 SEND ASCII 3 (0x33) AND ASCII 0 (0x30) NOTE: THE ` CHARACTER AND | CHARACTER ARE NOT PART OF THE DATA STREAM AND ARE THERE FOR SEPARATION OF FIELDS ONLY. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 73: Cabling For Evlink Environment

    RS485 data link-connecting pin 4 to pin 5 and pin 6 to pin 7 with120-ohm. PROTOCOL FORMAT: Host request for information; ESC|Command|SOH|EOT (Single End Host to 1 printer) ESC|STX|Address|Command|SOH|EOT (Multiple printers) Host sending new information; ESC|Command|Data|EOT (Single End Host to 1 printer) ESC|STX|Address|Command|Data|EOT (Multiple printers) EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 74: Evolution Printable Character Set

    Conversely when the message is a 2- line then the logo is accessed from the memory map imbedded within the 2-line font table. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 75: Software Protocol

    ASCII characters a HEX 31 (the number 1) and a HEX 35 (the number 5) i.e. x = 0x31 & y = 0x35 yields unit address 15 EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 76: Error Codes

    NOTE THE FOLLOWING COMMAND SET IS APPLICABLE TO ALL EVOLUTION MODELS EXCEPT WHERE NOTED. WHERE EV 1 OR EV 2 IS STATED IT REFERS TO BOTH EV 1 OR EV 2 AND LX 1 OR LX 2. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 77: Commands

    0010 = option2 enabled 0100 = option1.5 enabled 1000 = option3 enabled 0x5c Unit Serial Number (Read only 6 digits) (EV 1, EV 2, EV SC) Q. ESC|STX|Address|`\`|SOH|EOT R. ESC|STX|Address|`\`|`serial number`|CR|EOT EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 78 Where: y defines bits 3,2,1,0 Bit 3 1 = External Encoder Bit 2 1 = External Product Detect Bit 1 1 = Direction forward Bit 0 1 = Enable PRINTING Mode EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 79 Where y defines bits 3,2,1,0 Bit 3 = auto repeat print gap active Bit 2 = Not Used Bit 1 = Input buffer Line 2 full Bit 0 = Input buffer Line 1 full EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 80 Each count provides a delay equal to 2 columns for EV SC. '&' 0x26 Line Speed (RANGE 10-200) (EV 1, EV 2, EV SC) Q. ESC|STX|Address|`&`|SOH|EOT R. ESC|STX|Address|`&`|`x`|`y`|EOT D. ESC|STX|Address|`&`|`x`|`y`|EOT X. ESC|STX|Address|`&`|ACK|EOT EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 81 (EV 1, EV 2, EV SC) Q. ESC|STX|Address|`0x27`|SOH|EOT R. ESC|STX|Address|`0x27`|`x`|`y`|EOT D. ESC|STX|Address|`0x27`|`x`|`y'|EOT X. ESC|STX|Address|`0x27`|ACK|EOT 0x29 Inter-Character spaces (RANGE 1-25) (EV 1, EV 2, EV SC) Q. ESC|STX|Address|`)`|SOH|EOT R. ESC|STX|Address|`)`|`x`|`y`|EOT D. ESC|STX|Address|`)`|`x`|`y'|EOT X. ESC|STX|Address|`)`|ACK|EOT EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 82 (EV 2, EV SC AND EV 1 with version 2.09 and OP2 or 3) Q. ESC|STX|Address|`[`|SOH|EOT R. ESC|STX|Address|`[`|`x`|`y`|`x1`|`y1`|EOT Where: |`x`|`y`| = Time of Day Hours |`x1`|`y1`| = Time of Day Minutes D. ESC|STX|Address|`[`|`x`|`y`|`x1`|`y1`|EOT X. ESC|STX|Address|`[`|ACK|EOT EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 83 Where: each set of 2 ASCII characters represent the upper and lower nibble of a packed BCD byte hh = shift start hours mm = shift start minutes zz = shift code to print X. ESC|STX|Address|`0`|ACK|EOT EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 84 6 = Columns 3&4 (600 DPI) where 7 = Columns 1,2 ,3 ,4 sequencing each print cycle where 7 = Column 1&2, 3&4 sequencing each print cycle (600 DPI) D. ESC|STX|Address|```|`#`|CR|EOT X. ESC|STX|Address|```|ACK|EOT EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 85 15 Expiration 2 Date Julian ee= 16 Expiration 2 Date Day ee= 40 Valid Bar Code (EV 2 only) OR’d with other Attributes ee= 80 Bar Code Attribute (EV 2 only) OR’d with other Attributes EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 86 Barcodes are also an object field and must be considered when entering a message. Thus a barcode with imbedded variable field data would be counted as two or mode objects. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 87 0x7a Line 4 Message (EV 2 only max 48 characters) Q. ESC|STX|Address|`$`|SOH|EOT R. ESC|STX|Address|`$`|`message`|CR|EOT D. ESC|STX|Address|`$`|`message`|CR|EOT X. ESC|STX|Address|`$`|ACK|EOT 0x45 Line 5 Message (Prefix line) Q. ESC|STX|Address|`$`|SOH|EOT R. ESC|STX|Address|`$`|`message`|CR|EOT D. ESC|STX|Address|`$`|`message`|CR|EOT X. ESC|STX|Address|`$`|ACK|EOT EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 88 (EV 2, EV SC AND EV1 with version 2.09 and after) Q. ESC|STX|Address|`Q`|SOH|EOT R. ESC|STX|Address|`Q`|`zzzzzzzzz`|CR|EOT Where: zzzzzzzzz = ASCII string which is the starting sequence number to print. D. ESC|STX|Address|`Q`|`zzzzzzzzz`|CR|EOT X. ESC|STX|Address|`Q`|ACK|EOT EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 89 D. ESC|STX|Address|`2`|`aa bb cc dd ee ff gg`|CR|EOT X. ESC|STX|Address|`2`|ACK|EOT 'u' 0x75 Store message in non-volatile memory (Write only) (EV 1, EV 2, and EV SC) D. ESC|STX|Address|`u`| EOT X. ESC|STX|Address|`u`|ACK|EOT EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 90 = number of available barcodes y = type of barcode 0= CODE39 1= TWO OF FIVE 2= CODE 128B 3= CODE 128C 4= UPCA 5= UPCE 6= EAN8 7= EAN13 8= DATAMATRIX EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 91 = don't care y = type of barcode ( same as 'n' command) BARCODESTRING = Barcode Ascii data X. ESC|STX|Address|`=`|`xy`|EOT where if barcode verifies ESC|STX|Address|`=`|ACK|EOT if barcode doesn't verify ESC|STX|Address|`=`|NAK|`9`|EOT EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 92: Example Written In C

    // Get upper nibble of speed speed |= getchar() & 0x0f; // Get lower nibble of speed dummy = getchar(); // Get EOT ` else ` // error handler (not our address) EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 93 // Get ACK for print station if(!dummy == ACK) // error handler (didn't get acknowledgement from printer) ` else ` dummy = getchar(); // Get EOT ` else ` // error handler (not our address) EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 94: Example Written In Vb

    MSG$ = "TRYING TO PRINT WHILE IN COMMAND MODE" Case 4 MSG$ = "TRYING TO READ A WRITE ONLY REGISTER" Case 5 MSG$ = "TRYING TO WRITE A READ ONLY REGISTER" Case 6 MSG$ = "UNIT INPUT BUFFER FULL" EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 95 THE ABOVE VB ROUTINES DEMONSTRATE THE ENTIRE SEQUENCE OF: PREPARING DATA TO SEND TO THE HEAD SENDING THE DATA TO THE HEAD WAIT FOR A RESPONSE DETERMINE IF THE DATA WAS ACCEPTED OR REJECTED EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 96: Example Using Hyper Terminal

    (COMM PORT) that device is attached to. Select the appropriate COM port Set the baud rate, data bits, parity, Stop bits and flow control. Select properties and enter the following settings. PROPERTIES EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 97 Test the link by typing: spaces are shown for clarification and are not included. ESC ^B 01 ! ^A ^D The printer will respond with the printer’s software/firmware information. NOTE: NOT ALL CHARACTERS ARE DISPLAYED ON THE SCREEN. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 98: Example Using Evcommtest

    PORT and select “OK”. Enter correct COMM PORT Type command ASCII here control characters Character definition Hex display of message sent ASCII control character Data received from printer Hex display of message received EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 99 ! (Exclamation Point) was sent to the printer. This command requests the printer to respond with the software version of the system. For convenience the third text line displays all the ASCII control codes with the hex values above them. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 100 It should also be noted that the actual returned data might be in packed BCD format, or a hex value that needs to be translated. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 101: Part 7: Option Jumpers And Cabling

    RJ50 output connector is passed through the printer to the RJ50 input connector. This allows the same product detect signal to drive several printers. If this is not desired remove the jumper EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 102: Jumper Location

    OFF= FLOAT OUTPUT EXTERNAL PRODUCT DETECT VSEL J7 ON= +12 OUTPUT OFF= FLOAT OUTPUT VOLTAGE SELECT VSEL J7 ON= +12 OUTPUT OFF= FLOAT OUTPUT INTERNAL PRODUCT DETECT PRSEL J10 ON=ENABLE OFF=DISABLE EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 103: Option Cabling Descriptions

    An external encoders signal is connected to the ENCIN (pin 3) and an external product detects signal is connected to the XPDERIN (pin 8). Below is an example of the external product detect eye supplied by DIGITAL DESIGN INC part number C21006. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 104 If it becomes necessary to supply both external product detect, and external encoder, both signals can be wired into the same connector, or DIGITAL DESIGN INC can supply an optional adaptor to allow connection of both cables (part number C21012) EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 105 The colors indicated in the above drawing are currently used for the optional LOW INK BEACON. When activated the signal will go to a logic ground indicating a low ink condition. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 106: Part 8: Specifications

    40°F - 104°F (5°C - 40°C) Humidity: up to 90% relative, non-condensing Electrical Supply: 100-250 VAC; 50-60 Hz; 0.25Amp GENERAL Product Detector: IR LED convergent Communications link RS485 (115KBAUD 7-BITS EVEN PARITY 1 STOP BIT) EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 107: Default Settings

    BAR CODE QUIET ZONE 0 - 150 BAR CODE CHECK CHAR Y / N BAR CODE MAN Y / N READABLE BAR CODE GUARD BARS Y / N FIRING COLUMNS 1 - 8 EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 108: Appendix A-Producing Reliable Barcodes

    200ft/min, a class “A” barcode on brown corrugated, but care must be exercised in programming the various parameters that control how the printed image is produced. As with any fine resolution image the distance from the print head to EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 109: Programming Barcodes

    GUARD BARS: If selected indicates that guard bars will be higher than other bars to allow for man readable characters located at the bottom of the code. Man readable characters must be enabled for guard bars to take effect. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 110: Barcode Techniques

    Decodability is the percentage as compared to the verifiers standard Average bar is the size difference of a light bar to a dark bar Code class is the overall acceptance of the code A B C D F EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 111 This may also be seen when not using an encoder and the line speed of the printer is set slower than the actual line speed of the production line. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 112 It should also be noted that the MINIMUM BAR WIDTH parameter was set to 6. BAD ASPECT RATIO EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 113 Finally, the image as it should look. This code was produced on white corrugated at 100ft/min and produced a verifiable class “A” barcode with a decodability of 70%. The average bar growth from the reference standard was 0.03%. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 114: Barcode Types

    This code requires an even number of digits. If an odd number of digits are entered the software automatically inserts a leading 0. If a code contains an even number of digits and a check digit then the software adds a leading 0. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 115 Numbers only (must include 0’s) Compression works by squeezing extra zeroes out of the barcode and then automatically re-inserting them at the scanner. Only barcodes containing zeroes are candidates for the UPC-E symbol. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...
  • Page 116 Data matrix codes are more tolerable to stretch and skew by the nature of their imbedded clocking patterns defining both columns and rows. Below is an 18x18 array encoding DIGITAL DESIGN INC. The pattern is repeated 7 times with various resolutions ranging from a 7x7 element to a 1x1 element.
  • Page 117 Product handling should always be considered and care should be exercised in presenting the product relative to the print head in a consistent manner. EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

  • Page 118: Using Check Character

    UPCA you supply a 12-digit code including the CHECK CHARACTER or you supply 11-digit code and select ADD CHECK CHARACTER. UPCE: you supply an 8-digit code including the CHECK CHARACTER or you supply a 7 digit code and select ADD CHECK CHARACTER EVOLUTION LX SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.0 5 DEC 2009...

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