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  • Page 2 It must not be concluded from the missing labelling that it is not a registered brand or a registered trademark. Carl Valentin direct print modules comply with the following safety guidelines: EG Machinery Directive (2006/42/EG)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Dynacode IP Series Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ................3 Introduction ................5 General Instructions ..............5 Intended Use ................5 Safety Instructions ..............6 Environmentally-Friendly Disposal .......... 7 Machine Overview ..............9 Connection Side of Print Mechanics ........9 Connector Assignment of Control Unit ........
  • Page 4 Table of contents Dynacode IP Series 12.7 Ribbon Save (Continuous Mode) .......... 59 12.8 Ribbon Save (Intermittent Mode) .......... 60 12.9 Device Settings ..............61 12.10 I/O Parameters ..............63 12.11 Network ................. 65 12.12 Remote console ..............65 12.13 Interface ................. 66 12.14 Emulation ................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Dynacode IP Series Introduction Introduction 1.1 General Instructions Basic information and warning references with the corresponding signal words for the danger level are as follows specified in this manual: DANGER identifies an extraordinarily great and immediate danger which could lead to serious injury or even death.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Introduction Dynacode IP Series 1.3 Safety Instructions The direct print module is designed for power supply systems of 110-230 V. Connect the direct print module only to electrical outlets with a ground contact. NOTICE! When changing the mains voltage the fuse value is to adapt accordingly (see Technical Data).

  • Page 7: Environmentally-Friendly Disposal

    It may only be organised, used and disposed of by the manufacturer. Valentin products accordingly labelled can therefore be returned to Carl Valentin GmbH. This way, you can be sure your old equipment will be disposed of correctly.

  • Page 9: Machine Overview

    Dynacode IP Series Machine Overview Machine Overview The continuous and intermittent operating direct print module is a direct print module with high resolution for installation in horizontal and vertical packaging machines. Not only the easy to change ribbon cassette and/or cleaning cassette is convincing but also different print...

  • Page 10: Connector Assignment Of Control Unit

    Machine Overview Dynacode IP Series 2.2 Connector Assignment of Control Unit Figure 2 11 = Serial interface RS-232 12 = Connecting cable SPI (printhead + sensor) 13 = Connecting cable Power 14 = Switch 15 = Power cable with safety plug and strain relief...

  • Page 11: Continuous Mode

    Dynacode IP Series Continuous Mode Continuous Mode 3.1 Material Speed Please note that the material has sufficient adhesion at the pressure transducer roll or encoder roll to permit the exact speed by the encoder. It is only possible to print when respecting the operating conditions, i.e.

  • Page 12: Material Guiding

    Continuous Mode Dynacode IP Series 3.3 Material Guiding Figure 4 NOTICE! In case the encoder is connected to the counter-pressure roll or the encoder roll you have to observe that the material has sufficient adhesion at the pressure roll or encoder roll to guarantee an exact speed by the encoder.

  • Page 13: Intermittent Mode

    Dynacode IP Series Intermittent Mode Intermittent Mode 4.1 Print Principle Figure 5 After starting a print order the printhead moves against the print medium. Afterwards the printing carriage moves corresponding to the set or transferred layout length linear over the material which is to be printed.

  • Page 15: Operating Conditions

    Dynacode IP Series Operating Conditions Operating Conditions Before initial operation and during operation these operating conditions have to be observed to guarantee save and interference- free service of our direct print modules. Therefore please carefully read these operating conditions. Shipment and storage of our direct print modules are only allowed in original packing.
  • Page 16 Operating Conditions Dynacode IP Series Technical data of Power line voltage and power line frequency: See type plate power supply Allowable tolerance of power line voltage: +6% …−10% of nominal value Allowable tolerance of power line frequency: +2% …−2% of nominal value Allowable distortion factor of power line voltage: <=5%...
  • Page 17 Dynacode IP Series Operating Conditions Connecting lines to All connecting lines have to be guided in shielded lines. Shielding has external machines to be connected on both sides to the corner shell. It is not allowed to guide lines parallel to power lines. If a parallel guiding cannot be avoided a distance of at least 0.5 m has to be...
  • Page 18 Operating Conditions Dynacode IP Series Guarantee We do not take any responsibility for damage caused by:  Ignoring our operating conditions and operating manual.  Incorrect electric installation of environment.  Building alterations of our direct print modules.  Incorrect programming and operation.

  • Page 19: Technical Data

    Dynacode IP Series Technical Data Technical Data Dynacode IP53 Dynacode IP107 Dynacode IP128 Print resolution 300 dpi 300 dpi 300 dpi Print speed 50 … 800 mm/s 50 … 600 mm/s 50 … 450 mm/s Continuous mode 50 … 600 mm/s 50 …...
  • Page 20 Technical Data Dynacode IP Series Dynacode IP53 Dynacode IP107 Dynacode IP128 Operation panel Keys test print, function menu, quantity, CF Card, feed, enter, 4 x cursor LCD display graphic display 132 x 64 Pixel with white backlight Settings date, time, shift times...

  • Page 21: Inputs And Outputs

    Dynacode IP Series Inputs and Outputs Inputs and Outputs Figure 7 CON1 A = Alarm output (rely) CON2 B = Connection encoder and product sensor (PS)/Print start CON2 C = Connection encoder and product sensor (PS)/Print start CON3 D = Externe I/O 7.1 Alarm output –...

  • Page 22: Product Sensor / Encoder (Con2)

    Inputs and Outputs Dynacode IP Series 7.2 Product Sensor / Encoder (CON2) Figure 9 Description GND internal GND external Encoder lane A + UB external (max. 30 VDC) + UB internal (approx. 24 VDC) Input product sensor (PS)/Print start – Port 1...

  • Page 23: I/O Assignment (Con3)

    Dynacode IP Series Inputs and Outputs 7.3 I/O Assignment (CON3) Figure 10 Port Description EX16_IN1 Product sensor (PS)/ Print start Reset error Reset counter Not existing Not existing Not existing Not existing OUT1 Error message OUT2 Print order OUT3 Generation...

  • Page 24: Internal Power Supply

    Inputs and Outputs Dynacode IP Series 7.4 Internal Power Supply PS connection (NPN/PNP/push-pull) with internal power supply: (DC coupled) Connector CON2 (PS/encoder) (Product sensor, 7-pin) CON2 +Ub external Prod.sensor Prod.sensor +Ub internal PS input e.g.: 1N4003,1N4148 GND internal GND external...

  • Page 25: External Power Supply

    Dynacode IP Series Inputs and Outputs PS connection with internal power supply: (DC coupled) Connector CON3 (I/O) (I/O, 16-pin) +VCC Prod.sensor (PS) PS input GND ext. With external power supply Jumper 1 (3-4; 5-6) must be inserted. Figure 14 7.5 External Power Supply...
  • Page 26 Inputs and Outputs Dynacode IP Series Encoder connection with external power supply: (DC-isolated) Connector CON2 (PS/encoder) (Product sensor, 7-pin) +Ub external 24VDC +/- 10% +Ub external Encoder (right-handed rotation) (brown/green) +Ub internal Enc. 'A' (brown) Enc. 'B' (green) GND internal...

  • Page 27: Registered Functions/Profiles For Inputs/Outputs

    Dynacode IP Series Inputs and Outputs 7.6 Registered functions/profiles for inputs/outputs Select menu I/O Parameters / I/O Profile to select the desired profile. List of registered Port Function functions for 11 (Input) Print start Std_Direct 12 (Input) Error reset 13 (Input)
  • Page 28 Inputs and Outputs Dynacode IP Series List of registered Port Function functions for 11 (Input) Print start SP_Direct0 12 (Input) Reset error 13 (Input) Counter reset 14 (Input) No function 15 (Input) Error reset 16 (Input) No function 17 (Input)

  • Page 29: Installation And Initial Operation

    Dynacode IP Series Installation and Initial Operation Installation and Initial Operation  Unpack the direct Lift the direct print module out of the box. print module  Check the direct print module for transport damages.  Set up the direct print module on a flat surface.

  • Page 30: Installation Of Print Mechanics At Machines

    Installation and Initial Operation Dynacode IP Series 8.1 Installation of Print Mechanics at Machines NOTICE! With the open printing unit (due to construction) the requirements of EN60950-1 regarding fire protection casing are not fulfilled. These must be ensured by the installation into the end device.

  • Page 31: Required Space For Cable Outgoing

    Dynacode IP Series Installation and Initial Operation 8.2 Required Space for Cable Outgoing Standard: Cable outgoing sideways Figure 21 Option: Cable outgoing behind Figure 22 08.16 Operating Manual...

  • Page 32: Connection Of Pneumatic Power Supply

    Installation and Initial Operation Dynacode IP Series 8.3 Connection of Pneumatic Power Supply The pneumatic power supply for the printhead mechanics has to be made available a minimum continuous pressure of 4 - 6 bars in front of the pressure regulator. The maximum pressure in front of the pressure regulator is 7 bars and 4 bars after the pressure regulator.

  • Page 33: Adjustment Of Pressure Power

    Dynacode IP Series Installation and Initial Operation 8.4 Adjustment of Pressure Power Pressure power in dependence Pressure power in dependence Pressure power in dependence of air pressure c53 / i53 of air pressure c107 / i107 of air pressure c128 / i128...

  • Page 34: Connecting The Direct Print Module

    Installation and Initial Operation Dynacode IP Series 8.5 Connecting the direct print module Connecting to the The direct print module is equipped with a versatile power supply unit. power supply The device may be operated with a mains voltage of 110-230 V / 50-60 Hz without any adjustments or modifications.

  • Page 35: Print Control

    Dynacode IP Series Installation and Initial Operation 8.7 Print Control Because of the fact that the print module is always in control mode it is only possible to transmit and not to start print orders by the available interfaces (serial, parallel, USB or Ethernet). The print is started by a start signal to the 'print start-control input'.

  • Page 37: Loading The Transfer Ribbon Cassette

    Dynacode IP Series Loading the Transfer Ribbon Cassette Loading the Transfer Ribbon Cassette As for the electrostatic unloading the thin coating of the thermal printhead or other electronic parts can be damaged, the transfer ribbon should be antistatic. The use of wrong materials can lead to direct print module malfunctions and the guarantee can expire.

  • Page 38: Transfer Ribbon With Coating Inside

    Loading the Transfer Ribbon Cassette Dynacode IP Series 9.2 Transfer ribbon with coating inside  Turn the lever (A) 90° in clockwise direction.  Remove the ribbon cassette from the print mechanics by pulling handle (B).  Load a new ribbon roll as far as it will go onto the unwinding roll (C).

  • Page 39: Increasing The Clamping Force For Ribbon Roll

    Dynacode IP Series Loading the Transfer Ribbon Cassette 9.3 Increasing the clamping force for ribbon roll NOTICE! The use of high-quality transfer ribbon with a cardboard core is recommended. A sample ribbon roll is included in the scope of delivery. The clamping force of transfer ribbon roll placed on the rewinding/unwinding unit is designed for this quality.

  • Page 41: Water And Dust Protection Unit

    Dynacode IP Series Water and Dust Protection Unit 10 Water and Dust Protection Unit After installing all of the necessary connections at the control unit and the covers of the not used connections with the appropriate accessories (contained in delivery) the control unit is protected from water and dust at each time in accordance to the degree of protection of enclosure IP65.

  • Page 42: Using The Cleaning Cassette

    Water and Dust Protection Unit Dynacode IP Series 10.2 Using the Cleaning Cassette  Remove the transfer ribbon cassette necessary for printing (see chapter 9, page 37.  Push and lock the cleaing cassette in the same way.  By an inserted sealing profile (A, Figure 28) and a cover (B, Figure 32) the print mechanics is protected in such a way for ingress of water and dust.

  • Page 43: Operation Panel

    Dynacode IP Series Operation Panel 11 Operation Panel 11.1 Keyboard (Standard) Function Back to the main menu. Start a test print. Delete a stopped print order. Change to the function menu. In function menu: one menu item back. Change to the quantity (number of pieces) menu.

  • Page 44: Keyboard (Text Entry/User Guiding)

    Operation Panel Dynacode IP Series 11.2 Keyboard (Text Entry/User Guiding) The control unit of the print module is equipped with an alphanumeric character block which allows the user to enter parameters and customised variables without Dynacode the connection of an external keyboard. Each...
  • Page 45 Dynacode IP Series Operation Panel Function Back to the main menu. Start a test print. Delete a stopped print order. Not yet in use. Delete the character at the cursor position. If the cursor is between the last character then the last character is deleted.

  • Page 47: Function Menu

    Dynacode IP Series Function Menu 12 Function Menu 12.1 Menu Structure (Continuous Mode) Print Settings Contrast Transfer ribbon control X Offset Machine Parameters Operating mode Print offset Print position Layouts/cycle Material speed control Encoder resolution Material feed Material speed Layout Settings...
  • Page 48 Function Menu Dynacode IP Series Device Settings Field handling Codepage External parameters Buzzer Display Language Keyboard layout Customized entry Hotstart Password protection Layout confirmation Print after measuring Standard layout I/O Parameters IN signal level OUT signal level Debounce Not ready: error...
  • Page 49 Dynacode IP Series Function Menu Emulation Protocol Printhead resolution Drive mapping Date/Time Set date/time Summertime Start of summertime - Format Start of summertime - Date Start of summertime - Time End of summertime - Format End of summertime - Date...

  • Page 50: Menu Structure (Intermittent Mode)

    Function Menu Dynacode IP Series 12.2 Menu Structure (Intermittent Mode) Print Settings Speed Contrast Transfer ribbon control X Offset Maschine Parameters Operating mode Back speed Print offset Print position Layouts/cycle Layout Settings Print length Column printing Material selection Flip layout...
  • Page 51 Dynacode IP Series Function Menu I/O Parameters IN signal level OUT signal level Entprellung Start signal delay Not ready: error I/O profile Network IP ddress Net mask Standard gateway Geschwindigkeit/duplex DHCP Printer name MAC address Remote Console Port Interval Interface...
  • Page 52 Function Menu Dynacode IP Series Date/Time Set date/time Summertime Start of summertime - Format Start of summertime - Date Start of summertime - Time End of summertime - Format End of summertime - Date End of summertime - Time Time shifting...

  • Page 53: Print Settings

    Dynacode IP Series Function Menu 12.3 Print Settings Switch on the direct print module and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key to select the menu Print settings. Speed Indication of print speed in mm/s (see chapter Technical Data). The (intermittent mode) print speed can be determined for each print order anew.

  • Page 54: Maschine Parameters (Continuous Mode)

    Function Menu Dynacode IP Series 12.4 Maschine Parameters (Continuous Mode) Switch on the direct print module and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the Maschine Parameters menu.
  • Page 55 Dynacode IP Series Function Menu Press key to arrive the next menu item. Print offset Indication of distance of the layout (res. the first layout in case more layouts per cycles are to be printed) to the zero point of machine.

  • Page 56: Maschinen Parameter (Intermittierender Modus)

    Function Menu Dynacode IP Series Press key to arrive the next menu item. Resolution Encoder resolution / material feed per encoder rotation Indication of resolution of used encoder and material feed per rotation of encoder in mm. These settings help measuring the material speed.
  • Page 57 Dynacode IP Series Function Menu Press key to arrive the next menu item. Back speed Indication of back speed of the print mechanics after print end in mm/s. Each cycle of the machine consists of printing and return to the zero point of machine.

  • Page 58: Layout Settings

    Function Menu Dynacode IP Series 12.6 Layout Settings Switch on the direct print module and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the Layout Settings menu. Press key to select the menu.

  • Page 59: Ribbon Save (Continuous Mode)

    Dynacode IP Series Function Menu 12.7 Ribbon Save (Continuous Mode) Switch on the direct print module and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the Ribbon Save menu.

  • Page 60: Ribbon Save (Intermittent Mode)

    Function Menu Dynacode IP Series 12.8 Ribbon Save (Intermittent Mode) Switch on the direct print module and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the Ribbon Save menu.

  • Page 61: Device Settings

    Dynacode IP Series Function Menu 12.9 Device Settings Switch on the direct print module and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the Device Settings menu. Press key to select the menu.
  • Page 62 Function Menu Dynacode IP Series Press key to arrive the next menu item. Keyboard layout Selection of region for the desired keyboard layout. The following possibilities are available: Germany, England, France, Greece, Spain, Sweden and US. Press key to arrive the next menu item.

  • Page 63: I/O Parameters

    Dynacode IP Series Function Menu 12.10 I/O Parameters Switch on the direct print module and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the I/O Parameters menu. Press key to select the menu.
  • Page 64 Function Menu Dynacode IP Series List of registered Print start (Input) functions for No function Std_Direct Counter reset (Input) No function Error confirmation (Input) No function No function No function Error (Output) No function No function Printing (Output) Ready (Output)

  • Page 65: Network

    Dynacode IP Series Function Menu 12.11 Network Switch on the direct print module and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the Network menu. Press key to select the menu.

  • Page 66: Interface

    Function Menu Dynacode IP Series 12.13 Interface Switch on the direct print module and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the Interface menu. Press key to select the menu.

  • Page 67: Emulation

    Press key as long as you arrive the Emulation menu. Press key to select the menu. Protocol CVPL: Carl Valentin Programming Language ® ZPL: Zebra Programming Language ® Change between CVPL protocol and ZPL II protocol.

  • Page 68: Date & Time

    Function Menu Dynacode IP Series 12.15 Date & Time Switch on the direct print module and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the Date/Time menu. Press key to select the menu.

  • Page 69: Service Functions

    Dynacode IP Series Function Menu 12.16 Service Functions NOTICE! So that the distributor res. the direct print module manufacturer in case of service can offer fast support all necessary information such as selected parameters can be taken directly from the device.
  • Page 70 Function Menu Dynacode IP Series Press key to arrive the next menu item. Printhead temperature Indication of printhead temperature. The printhead temperature corresponds normally to the room temperature. In case the maximum printhead temperature is exceeded, the current print order is interrupted and an error message appears at the direct print module display.
  • Page 71 Dynacode IP Series Function Menu Press key to arrive the next menu item. Encoder average Number of values by which the encoder signals is averaged. The more higher the value the more slowly react the device to speed modifications. Press key to arrive the next menu item.
  • Page 72 Function Menu Dynacode IP Series Press key to arrive the next menu item. Transfer ribbon Before the end of transfer ribbon, a signal is send by the control advance warning output. Setting of transfer ribbon advance warning diameter. Warning diameter In case you enter a value in mm then a signal appears via control output when reaching this diameter (measured at transfer ribbon roll).

  • Page 73: Main Menu

    Dynacode IP Series Function Menu 12.17 Main Menu Switch on the direct print module and the display shows the main menu. The main menu shows information such as module type, current date and time, version number of firmware and the used FPGA.

  • Page 75: Compact Flash Card / Usb Memory Stick

    Dynacode IP Series Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick 13 Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick 13.1 General Information On the back side of the label printer is the slot for the CF card and the USB port for inserting the USB memory stick.

  • Page 76: Navigation

    Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick Dynacode IP Series 13.3 Navigation The memory menu is operated with the keys of the foil keyboard of the control unit or with different function keys of an attached USB keyboard. Return to the previous menu.

  • Page 77: Define User Directory

    Dynacode IP Series Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick 13.4 Define User Directory NOTICE! An user directory is to be defined:  before using and/or navigating through the memory menu.  if formatting of CF card is effected at PC and thus the STANDARD directory was not created automatically.

  • Page 78: Load Layout

    Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick Dynacode IP Series Press key to access to the memory menu. Press key to call the File Explorer. Press keys to select the directory. Press key to display all available functions. Select the function Set as user dir and press key to confirm the selection.

  • Page 79: File Explorer

    Dynacode IP Series Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick 13.6 File Explorer The File Explorer is the file manager of the printing system. The File Explorer provides the main functions for the user interface of memory menu. In the user directory, press key to access to the File Explorer.
  • Page 80 Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick Dynacode IP Series Load file Loads a file. This can be a configuration saved before, a layout, etc. Press key to access to the memory menu. Press key to call the File Explorer.
  • Page 81 Dynacode IP Series Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick Save configuration Saves the complete, current printer configuration under the selected name. Press key to access to the memory menu. Press key to call the File Explorer. Press key to change to the menu Save file.
  • Page 82 Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick Dynacode IP Series Formatting Formats irrevocably the memory card. NOTICE! USB sticks cannot be formatted at the printer! Press key to access to the memory menu. Press key to call the File Explorer.
  • Page 83 Dynacode IP Series Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick Copying Creates a duplicate of the original file and/or the original directory to make changes independently of the original. Press key to access to the memory menu. Press key to call the File Explorer.

  • Page 84: Firmware Update

    Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick Dynacode IP Series 13.7 Firmware Update Starting from firmware version 1.58 it is possible to make a firmware update also via the memory menu. Both the USB stick as well as the CF card can be used for this.

  • Page 85: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Dynacode IP Series Maintenance and Cleaning 14 Maintenance and Cleaning DANGER! Risk of death by electric shock!  Disconnect the direct print module from power supply before performing any maintenance work. NOTICE! When cleaning the label printer, personal protective equipment such as safety goggles and gloves are recommended.

  • Page 86: Cleaning The Transfer Ribbon Roller

    Maintenance and Cleaning Dynacode IP Series 14.2 Cleaning the Transfer Ribbon Roller A soiled print roll can lead to reduced print quality and can affect transport of material. Figure 32 1. Remove transfer ribbon cassette. 2. Remove deposits with roller cleaner and a soft cloth.

  • Page 87: Replacing The Printhead

    Dynacode IP Series Maintenance and Cleaning 14.4 Replacing the Printhead CAUTION! The printhead can be damaged by static electricity discharges and impacts!  Set up the device on a grounded, conductive surface.  Ground your body, e.g. by wearing a grounded wristband.

  • Page 88: Angle Adjustment

    Maintenance and Cleaning Dynacode IP Series 14.5 Angle adjustment* Figure 34 The installation angle of the printhead is default 26° to the print surface. However, manufacturing tolerances of printhead and mechanics can require another angle. CAUTION! Damage of printhead by unequal use! Higher wastage of ribbon by faster ripping.

  • Page 89: Print Quality Optimisation

    Dynacode IP Series Maintenance and Cleaning 14.6 Print Quality Optimisation The following table shows some possibilities to improve the print quality. Generally you have to note: the higher the print speed the lower the print quality. Problem Mögliche Behebung ...

  • Page 90: Cycle Optimisation

    Maintenance and Cleaning Dynacode IP Series 14.7 Cycle optimisation* NOTICE! The cycle is a finished print cycle per a unit of time. Figure 35 In case of 'time critical' applications you have the possibility with a good selection of different device parameters to increase the effective print speed and it this way the clock cycle.

  • Page 91: Signal Diagrams

    Dynacode IP Series Signal Diagrams 15 Signal Diagrams 15.1 Continuous Mode NOTICE! The line 'data receipt' indicates when the direct print module receives data. Dispensing mode: Number of layouts per print order: 1 Data memory: standard Dynamic Ribbon save: On...
  • Page 92 Signal Diagrams Dynacode IP Series Number of layouts per print order: 1 Data memory: extended Ribbon save: On Trigger input print start: increasing slope Layout For a better comparison we used the same layouts as before. Data receipt As soon as the generation of the layout is finished a new one is send to the direct print module.
  • Page 93 Dynacode IP Series Signal Diagrams Number of layouts per print order: 3 Data memory: Off/standard/extended Ribbon save: On Trigger input print start: increasing slope Layout/generation with The use of printer variables means that each layout is different and module variables the direct print module has to generate several parts of the layout anew, e.g.
  • Page 94 Signal Diagrams Dynacode IP Series Number of layouts per print order: 4 Dispensing Mode: Static Data memory: Off/standard/extended Ribbon save: On Trigger input print start: level High Layout 4 layouts with counter. In 'dispensing mode: static' the level of the start impulse is recognised Print start/print as valid start signal.

  • Page 95: Intermittent Mode

    Dynacode IP Series Signal Diagrams 15.2 Intermittent Mode Mode 1 (single item processing) Mode 2 (continuous mode) 08.16 Operating Manual...
  • Page 96 Signal Diagrams Dynacode IP Series Mode 4 (continuous mode, return without 'layout printing' signal) Operating Manual 08.16...

  • Page 97: Error Correction

    Dynacode IP Series Error correction 16 Error correction Error message Cause Remedy Line too high Line rises up completely or Move line down (increase Y partly over the upper edge of value). label. Check rotation and font. Line too low Line rises up completely or Move line up (reduce X value).
  • Page 98 Error correction Dynacode IP Series Error message Cause Remedy Field numer Received line number is invalid Check sent data. at RS-232 and Centronics. Check connection PC - printer. Length mask Invalid length of received mask Check sent data. statement. Check connection PC - printer.
  • Page 99 Dynacode IP Series Error correction Error message Cause Remedy Application Selected application identifier is Check code data. Identifier not available in GS1-128. HIBC definition F Missing HIBC system sign. Check definition of HIBC code. Missing primary code. System clock Real Time Clock function is Change battery.
  • Page 100 Error correction Dynacode IP Series Error message Cause Remedy Drive write- Memory card is write-protected. Deactivate write protection. protected Directory not file Attempt to indicate a directory Correct your entry. as file name. File already open Attempt to change a file during Select another file.
  • Page 101 Dynacode IP Series Error correction Error message Cause Remedy Zero point Defective photocell. Change photocell. Compressed air Pressure air is not connected. Check pressure air. External releaser External print release signal is Check input signal. missing. Row too long Wrong definition of column Reduce the column width res.
  • Page 102 Error correction Dynacode IP Series Error message Cause Remedy Time generation Printing creation was still active Reduce print speed. at print start. Use printers' output signal for synchronisation. Use bitmap fonts to reduce generating time. Transport protection Both DPM position sensors Displace zero point sensor (start/end) are active.
  • Page 103 Dynacode IP Series Error correction Error message Cause Remedy Scanner layout Scanner data does not Check adjustment of scanner. difference correspond to bar code data. Check scanner settings / connection. COM break Serial interface error. Check settings for serial data transmission as well as cable (printer-PC).
  • Page 104 Error correction Dynacode IP Series Error message Cause Remedy Housing open When starting the print order Close the housing cover and the housing cover is not closed. start the print order anew. EAN.UCC code Transferred EAN.UCC code is Verify bar code data (see invalid.
  • Page 105 Dynacode IP Series Error correction Error message Cause Remedy Print asynchronous The label photocell do not work Check label size and gap size. in the order as it is expected according to print data. The settings of the photocell Check label photocell settings.

  • Page 107: Column Printing

    Dynacode IP Series Additional Information 17 Additional Information 17.1 Column Printing With this direct print module several columns can be printed, i.e. the information of one column can be printed several times (depending on its width) on a layout. Caused by this the use of the complete print width is possible and the generating time is enormously reduced.

  • Page 108: Hotstart

    Additional Information Dynacode IP Series 17.2 Hotstart NOTICE! Because of the fact that no battery-buffered SRAM is available, the necessary data has to be saved in another way, i.e. the data is saved onto CF card. Therefore the CF card is a condition for the Hotstart menu item.

  • Page 109: Additional Information

    Dynacode IP Series Additional Information Starting the In case at switching off the direct print module a print order was print order active, then a print start is released automatically and the required res. actual number of printed layouts is refreshed. In case the print order was stopped at switching off the direct print module, it is again set to the stopped mode after switching on the direct print module anew.

  • Page 110: Password Protection

    Additional Information Dynacode IP Series 17.3 Password Protection Example 1: The supervisor programs a CF Card directly with the direct print module. He stores 10 different layouts. As well he adjusts the print parameters, like contrast, speed, etc. to the corresponding values.
  • Page 111 Dynacode IP Series Additional Information Definition of password In case no password is defined res. the password protection is not activated, all functions can be used. In the function menu you will find the menu item 'Password', where the password can be entered and the password protection activated.

  • Page 113: Explication

    Dynacode IP Series Ribbon Save / Foil Saving 18 Ribbon Save / Foil Saving 18.1 Explication Ribbon save = maximum utilisation of transfer ribbon Layout Transfer ribbon without ribbon save \--/ \--/ Layout ribbon save Field ribbon save Transfer ribbon...
  • Page 114 Ribbon Save / Foil Saving Dynacode IP Serie 18.2 Standard Ribbon Save (Continuous Mode) Switch on the control unit and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the Ribbon save menu. Press key to select the menu.

  • Page 115: Ribbon Save / Foil Saving

    Dynacode IP Series Ribbon Save / Foil Saving Press key to arrive the next menu item. Performance sa/mm: The smallest possible distance of two prints with full ribbon information save (the print offset must be set to the minimum value). As basis for the calculation the set ribbon save parameters are used, as well as mode and especially the indicated max.

  • Page 116: Standard Ribbon Save (Continuous Mode)

    Ribbon Save / Foil Saving Dynacode IP Serie Press key to arrive the next menu item. PHupT = printhead up time in ms: Printhead up time Is used from ribbon save algorithm to calculate if a field ribbon save can be made or not. PhVReactT = valve reaction time in ms: Valve reaction time It is calculated when the printhead upwards movement is started.
  • Page 117 Dynacode IP Series Ribbon Save / Foil Saving 18.3 Shift Ribbon Save (Continuous Mode) Switch on the control unit and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the Ribbon save menu.
  • Page 118 Ribbon Save / Foil Saving Dynacode IP Serie Press key to arrive the next menu item. Lanes / R-Shift Lanes: Indication of number of lanes printed side by side. R-Shift: Indication of distance when changing to a new lane. X-Shift: 2 mm; Y-Shift: −3 mm X-Shift: 2 mm;...

  • Page 119: Shift Ribbon Save (Continuous Mode)

    Dynacode IP Series Ribbon Save / Foil Saving X-Shift: 0 mm; Y-Shift: −10 mm; Lanes: 2; R-Shift: 0 mm Example Lanes printing Supposed that the print speed is so high that no field ribbon save is possible, but after a lane enough time is available then by means of...
  • Page 120 Ribbon Save / Foil Saving Dynacode IP Serie 18.4 SaveStrt Ribbon Save (Continuous Mode) Switch on the control unit and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the Ribbon save menu. Press key to select the menu.
  • Page 121 Dynacode IP Series Ribbon Save / Foil Saving 18.5 Standard Ribbon Save (Intermittent Mode) Switch on the control unit and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the Ribbon save menu.

  • Page 122: Savestrt Ribbon Save (Continuous Mode)

    Ribbon Save / Foil Saving Dynacode IP Serie 18.6 Shift Ribbon Save (Intermittent Mode) Switch on the control unit and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the Ribbon save menu. Press key to select the menu.

  • Page 123: Standard Ribbon Save (Intermittent Mode)

    Dynacode IP Series Index 19 Index Clamping force (ribbon roll) ..............39 Cleaning cassette Illustration ..................41 Using ....................42 Column printing ................109 Compact Flash Card Change directory ................79 Copying ................... 83 Define user directory ..............77, 78 Delete file ..................

  • Page 124: Shift Ribbon Save (Intermittent Mode)

    Index Dynacode IP Serie Layout settings ................58 Main Menu ..................73 Maschine parameters (continuous mode) ......54, 55, 56 Maschine parameters (intermittent mode) ........ 56, 57 Network ................... 65 Print settings ................... 53 Remote console ................65 Ribbon save (continuous mode) ............. 59 Ribbon save (intermittent mode) ............

  • Page 125: Index

    Dynacode IP Series Index Menu structure Continuous mode ..............47, 48, 49 Intermittent mode ..............50, 51, 52 Operating conditions ............15, 16, 17, 18 Password protection ..............112, 113 Pneumatic power supply, connection ..........32 Pressure power, adjusting ..............33 Print control ..................

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