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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 (98/37/EC)
Dynacode series Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents ................3 Important notes ..............5 Intended use ................5 Environmentally-friendly disposal ..........6 Figures ..................6 Continuous mode ..............8 ...
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Table of contents Dynacode series Maintenance and cleaning ..........75 Cleaning the printhead ............75 Replacing the printhead ............75 Angle adjustment* ..............77 Print quality optimisation ............78 Cycle optimisation* ..............79 ...
Dynacode series Important notes Important notes The Dynacode is equipped with 8 vector, 6 bitmap and 6 proportional fonts. It is possible to print inverse, in italic format or 90 degrees turned fonts. The handling of our durable print module is easy and comfortable. The settings are made with the keys of the foil keyboard.
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.
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Important notes Dynacode series Connector assignment of control unit Figure 2 External output 1-4 (Output I) Touch panel connection Encoder connection Connecting cable SPI (printhead + sensor) Placeholder for second serial interface (option) Connecting cable 'power' Compact Flash card slot...
Important notes Dynacode series 1.4 Continuous mode Please note that the material has sufficient adhesion at the pressure Material speed 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.
Important notes Dynacode series 1.5 Intermittent mode 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.
Dynacode series Safety notes Safety notes The direct print module is designed for power supply systems from 110 V to 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').
Safety notes Dynacode series The direct printing unit must be integrated with the Emergency Stop circuit when it is incorporated into the overall machine. All isolating safety equipment must be installed before starting-up the machine. DANGER! Danger to life and limb from power supply! ...
Dynacode series Safety notes 2.2 Operating conditions Before initial operation and during operation these operating conditions have to be observed to guarantee save and interference- free service of our devices. Therefore please carefully read these operating conditions. Shipment and storage of our devices are only allowed in original packing.
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Safety notes Dynacode series The installation of the power supply to connect our direct print Installation of modules has to be effected according to the international rules and power supply regulations, especially the recommendations of one of the three following commissions: ...
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Dynacode series Safety notes EN 415-2 - Safety of pachaging machines Machine safety EN 60204-1:2006 - Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1 All connecting lines have to be guided in shielded lines. Shielding has Connecting lines to to be connected on both sides to the corner shell.
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Safety notes Dynacode series We do not take any responsibility for damage caused by: Guarantee Ignoring our operating conditions and operating manual. Incorrect electric installation of environment. Building alterations of our direct print modules. Incorrect programming and operation.
Dynacode series Technical data Technical data Dynacode 53 Dynacode 107 Dynacode 128 Print width 53,3 mm 106,6 mm 128 mm Frame passage width customized Print length Continuous mode 6000 mm 3000 mm 3000 mm Intermittent mode 75 mm 75 mm...
Technical data Dynacode series 3.1 Control inputs and outputs (standard) Plug connection - back side of control unit Figure 6 A = External output 1-4 (Output I) B = External input 1-4 (Input I) C = External output 5-8 (Output II)
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Dynacode series Technical data Connection of a lamp to a 24V relay by Out 1: Example Figure 8 Output II PIN (bushing) Output II Figure 6, C Out 5: Print-Ready signal It is indicated if the print module is ready to process a start impulse. In...
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Technical data Dynacode series By means of the control inputs it is possible to control printing. The Control inputs control inputs at Input I are galvanic separated and have to be provided with an external tension source. The signal level is active "HIGH".
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Dynacode series Technical data This input is executed as 15-pole and provides user- External bushing I/O-24 Figure 6, D sided 24V/100mA. In case of using this bushing, exists no galvanic separation. Function 1, 6 5, 10 24 V / 100 mA...
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Technical data Dynacode series Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Operating manual 10.15...
Dynacode series Technical data 3.2 Control inputs and outputs (option) Plug connection - back side of control unit Figure 13 A = External output 1-4 (Output I) B = External input 1-4 (Input I) C = External output 5-8 (Output II)
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Technical data Dynacode series Connection of a lamp to a 24V relay by Out 1: Example Figure 15 Output II PIN (bushing) Output II Figure 13, C Out 5: Print-Ready signal It is indicated if the print module is ready to process a start impulse. In...
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Dynacode series Technical data By means of the control inputs it is possible to control printing. The Control inputs control inputs at Input I are electroplated separated and have to be provided with an external tension source. The signal level is active "HIGH".
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Technical data Dynacode series Input II PIN (pin) Input II Figure 13, D In 5: Not used In 6: Not used Figure 19 In 7: Not used In 8: Not used Operating manual 10.15...
Dynacode series Technical data 3.3 Plug & Play Plug & Play capable printers can be recognised automatically at parallel ports, USB-IEEE 1394- or infra-red connections but the last both are not important for our direct print modules. The following table shows the Plug & Play capability of the different operating systems.
Technical data Dynacode series 3.4 Pin assignment of encoder socket 5-pin connecting bushing, contacts according to DIN 45322 PIN1 = 5 VDC PIN2 = Encoder signal (channel A) PIN3 = Encoder signal (channel B) PIN4 = GND Operating voltage:...
Dynacode series Installation and Initiation Installation and Initiation Unpack the direct Lift the direct print module out of the box. print module Check the direct print module for transport damages. Check delivery for completeness. Print mechanics.
Installation and Initiation Dynacode series 4.1 Installation of print mechanics at machines The mounting frame is an option and therefore it is necessary to Installation with order it separately. mounting frame At the bottom of the print mechanics are two M8 threads that can be used to fasten the print mechanics.
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Dynacode series Installation and Initiation Required space for outgoing cable unit - Standard Required space for outgoing cable unit - - behind (option) 10.15 Operating manual...
Installation and Initiation Dynacode series 4.2 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.
The lift indicates the distance between printhead and brake stator in 'print less' status. Dynacode 53 Dynacode 107 Dynacode 128 Recommended pressure 40 N 40 N 40 N power: Max.
Installation and Initiation Dynacode series 4.4 Connecting the direct print module The direct print module is equipped with a versatile power supply unit. Connecting to the The device may be operated with a mains voltage of 110-230 V / power supply 50-60 Hz without any adjustments or modifications.
Dynacode series Installation and Initiation 4.6 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'.
Dynacode series Loading ribbon cassette Loading ribbon cassette Before a new transfer ribbon roll is loaded, the printhead must be cleaned using printhead and roller cleaner (97.20.002). For detailed information, please see page 75. The handling instructions for the use of Isopropanol (IPA) must be observed.
Loading ribbon cassette Dynacode series 5.2 Ribbon coating inside 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 printer malfunctions and the guarantee can expire.
Dynacode series Loading ribbon cassette 5.3 Increasing the clamping force for ribbon roll We recommend the use of high-quality transfer ribbon with a cardboard core. 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.
Dynacode series Foil keyboard Foil keyboard 6.1 Keyboard assignment (standard) Meaning Function Main menu Back to main menu. Activate test print. Delete stopped print order. Printhead upwards. Down Printhead downwards. Function menu Change to function menu. In function menu, one menu item back.
Foil keyboard Dynacode series 6.2 Keyboard assignment (text entry/customized) 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 the connection of an external keyboard.
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Dynacode series Foil keyboard Meaning Function Main menu Back to main menu. Activate test print. Delete stopped print order. For customized variables, change between single entries. Down For customized variables, change between single entries. Funktion menu No function. Vorschub Entry confirmation. Change to the main menu.
Dynacode series Function menu Function menu 7.1 Menu structure (continuous mode) Contrast Print settings Transfer ribbon control On weak, On strong sensibility, Off X Offset Mode Machine parameters Print offset Print position Layouts / cycle Material speed control Encoder resolution / material feed...
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Function menu Dynacode series IP address Network Net mask Standard gateway Speed / Duplex DHCP Printer name MAC address Port Remote console Interval COM1/Baud/Parity/Data bits/Stop bit Interface SOH start sign, ETB end sign Data memory Port test Emulation On/Off Emulation Set date/time Date &...
Dynacode series Function menu 7.2 Menu structure (intermittent mode) Speed / contrast Print settings Transfer ribbon control On weak, On strong sensibility, Off X Offset Mode Machine parameters Back speed Print offset Print position Layouts / cycle Print length Layout settings Layout width / no.
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Function menu Dynacode series Port Remote console Interval COM1/Baud/Parity/Data bits/Stop bit Interface SOH start sign, ETB end sign Data memory Port test Emulation On/Off Emulation Set date/time Date & Time Summertime On/Off Start of summertime (format) Start of summertime (date)
Dynacode series Function menu 7.3 Print settings Press key to access the function menu. Press key to select the menu. continuous mode Speed: Indication of speed in mm/s (see Technical data, page 17). Contrast: Indication of contrast in %. intermittent mode Value range: 10% to 200 %.
Function menu Dynacode series 7.4 Machine parameters (continuous mode) Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive at the 'Machine parameters' menu. Press key to select the menu. Mode: It is not possible to start printing by the interface. The machine is always in control mode and the print is released by the control input 'print start'.
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Dynacode series Function menu Press key to arrive at 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.
Function menu Dynacode series 7.5 Machine parameters (intermittent mode) Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive at the 'Machine parameters' menu. Press key to select the menu. Mode: Selection of operating mode. Mode 1 = Single item processing: A print order with a defined number of pieces is transferred.
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Dynacode series Function menu Press key to arrive at 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.
Function menu Dynacode series 7.6 Layout settings Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive at the 'Layout settings' menu. Press key to select the menu. Print length: Indication of way which the print mechanics has to move. The print length depends on the length of the print mechanics.
Dynacode series Function menu 7.7 Ribbon save (continuous mode) Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive at the 'Ribbon save' menu. Press key to select the menu. Press key to select the desired ribbon save mode.
Function menu Dynacode series 7.8 Ribbon save (intermittent mode) Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive at the 'Ribbon save' menu. Press key to select the menu. Press key to select the desired ribbon save mode.
Dynacode series Function menu 7.9 Device settings Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive at the 'Device settings' menu. Press key to select the menu. Field handling: Off: The complete print memory is deleted.
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Function menu Dynacode series Press key to arrive at the next menu item. Customized entry: On: The question referring the customized variable appears once before the print start at the display. Auto: The question referring the customized variable appears after every printed layout.
Dynacode series Function menu 7.10 I/O parameters Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive at the 'I/O parameters' menu. Press key to select the menu. IN signal level: Indication of signal at which a print order is started.
Function menu Dynacode series 7.11 Network Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive at the network menu. For more information, please see the separate manual. 7.12 Remote console Press key to access the function menu.
Dynacode series Function menu 7.13 Interface Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive at the 'Interface' menu. Press key to select the menu. COM1: 0 - serial interface Off. 1 - serial interface On.
Press key as long as you arrive at 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.
Dynacode series Function menu 7.15 Date & time Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive at the 'Date/time' menu. Press key to select the menu. Set date and time: The upper line of display shows the current date, the second line the current time.
Function menu Dynacode series 7.16 Service functions In order that the distributor res. the manufacturer can provide fast support in case of malfunction, the direct print module is equipped with the Service functions menu. Necessary information such as set parameters is indicated directly at the direct print module.
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Dynacode series Function menu Press key to arrive at the next menu item. BrkPow: Adjustment of brake power for acceleration and braking in %. BrkPowP: Adjustment of brake power during printing. Press key to arrive at the next menu item.
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Function menu Dynacode series Select with the cursor the value for which you need more information and then press key NJb = No job Counter for ignored start signals because the print order was not active. NRd = Not ready Counter for ignored start signals because the print order was not ready (stopped or error message).
Dynacode series Function menu 7.17 Main menu After switching on the direct print module the display shows the following: The first line of main menu indicates used device type. The second line indicates current date and time. Press key and the display shows the following: The second line of display indicates version number of firmware.
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Function menu Dynacode series Press again key and the display shows the following: Indication of memory size of FLASHs in MB. Press again key and the display shows the following: Indication of version number for first processor (motor control). Press again key and the display shows the following: Indication of version number for second processor (motor control).
Dynacode series Function menu 7.18 Display during printing The direct print module is in 'waiting' mode, i.e. ready to receive data. Press key to interrupt an active print order. The display shows the consumption of transfer ribbon: Layoutnam: Name of the printed layout...
Dynacode series Compact Flash card Compact Flash card This print module series are equipped at the rear with a slot for Compact Flash card. By means of this memory card you can permanently save via interface graphics, text, layout data or information from database.
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Compact Flash card Dynacode series Selecting layout Keys: Press key to select the desired label in STANDARD directory. Press key to select the layout. Select the number of layouts which you want to print. Press key to start the print order.
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Dynacode series Compact Flash card Saving the Keys: configuration Press key to select the 'Save configuration' menu item. As standard, the proposed file name is config.cfg. This name can be changed by the user. In this file the parameters of print module are saved which are not saved permanent in the internal Flash.
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Compact Flash card Dynacode series The formatting procedure is recommended before using the Formatting Compact Compact Flash card for the first time in the label printer. Flash card Keys: Press key to select the 'Format' menu item. Press key to confirm the selection and the procedure is started.
Dynacode series Maintenance and cleaning Maintenance and cleaning DANGER! Risk of death by electric shock! Disconnect the direct print module from power supply before performing any maintenance work. 9.1 Cleaning the printhead When cleaning the label printer, personal protective equipment such as safety goggles and gloves are recommended.
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Maintenance and cleaning Dynacode series Figure 24 Remove ribbon cassette. Removing the printhead Move printhead unit in an appropriate service position. Press printhead support (A) slightly downwards until an Allen key (2.5) can be inserted in the screws (B).
Dynacode series Maintenance and cleaning 9.3 Angle adjustment* 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.
Maintenance and cleaning Dynacode series 9.4 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 Possible solution Regular inferior print quality ...
Dynacode series Maintenance and cleaning 9.5 Cycle optimisation* Taktzahl = abgeschlossener Druckzyklus pro Zeiteinheit. 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.
Dynacode series Signal diagrams 10 Signal diagrams 10.1 Continuous mode The line 'data receipt' indicates when the direct print module receives data. Number of layouts per print order: 1 Dispensing mode: Data memory: standard Dynamic Ribbon save: On Trigger input print start: increasing slope...
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Signal diagrams Dynacode 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.
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Dynacode 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 printer variables: The use of printer variables means that each layout is different and the direct print module has to generate several parts of the layout anew, e.g.
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Signal diagrams Dynacode series Number of layouts per print order: 4 Dispensing Mode: Data memory: Off/standard/extended Static Ribbon save: On Trigger input print start: level High Layout: 4 layouts with counter Print start/print: In 'dispensing mode: static' the level of the start impulse is recognised as valid start signal.
Dynacode series Error correction 11 Error correction Error message Cause Remedy Line rises up completely or Move line down (increase Y Line too high partly over the upper edge of value). label. Check rotation and font. Line rises up completely or Move line up (reduce X value).
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Error correction Dynacode series Error message Cause Remedy Received line number is invalid Check sent data. Field numer at RS-232 and Centronics. Check connection PC - printer. Invalid length of received mask Check sent data. Length mask statement. Check connection PC - printer.
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Dynacode series Error correction Error message Cause Remedy Selected application identifier is Check code data. Application not available in GS1-128. Identifier F Missing HIBC system sign. Check definition of HIBC code. HIBC definition Missing primary code. Real Time Clock function is Change battery.
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Error correction Dynacode series Error message Cause Remedy Memory card is write-protected. Deactivate write protection. Drive write- protected Attempt to indicate a directory Correct your entry. Directory not file as file name. Attempt to change a file during Select another file.
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Dynacode series Error correction Error message Cause Remedy Defective photocell. Change photocell. Zero point Pressure air is not connected. Check pressure air. Compressed air External print release signal is Check input signal. External releaser missing. Wrong definition of column Reduce the column width res.
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Error correction Dynacode series Error message Cause Remedy Printing creation was still active Reduce print speed. Time generation at print start. Use printers' output signal for synchronisation. Use bitmap fonts to reduce generating time. Both DPM position sensors Displace zero point sensor Transport protection (start/end) are active.
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Dynacode series Error correction Error message Cause Remedy Scanner data does not Check adjustment of scanner. Scanner layout correspond to bar code data. difference Check scanner settings / connection. Serial interface error. Check settings for serial data COM break transmission as well as cable (printer-PC).
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Error correction Dynacode series Error message Cause Remedy When starting the print order Close the housing cover and Housing open the housing cover is not closed. start the print order anew. Transferred EAN.UCC code is Verify bar code data (see EAN.UCC code...
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Dynacode series Error correction Error message Cause Remedy The label photocell do not work Check label size and gap size. Print asynchronous in the order as it is expected according to print data. The settings of the photocell Check label photocell settings.
Dynacode series Additional information 12 Additional information 12.1 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.
Additional information Dynacode series 12.2 Password The supervisor programs a Compact Flash card directly with the direct Example 1 print module. He stores 10 different layouts. As well he adjusts the printer parameters, like contrast, speed, etc. to the corresponding values.
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Dynacode series Additional information In case no password is defined res. the password protection is not Password definition 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.
Additional information Dynacode series 12.3 Hotstart 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 Compact Flash card. Therefore the option Compact Flash card is a condition for the hotstart menu item.
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Dynacode series Additional information In case at switching off the direct print module a print order was Starting the print order active, then a print start is released automatically and the required res. actual number of printed layouts is refreshed.
Dynacode series Ribbon save 13 Ribbon save 13.1 Explication Optimierung = maximum utilisation of transfer ribbon Layout Transfer ribbon without ribbon save \-----/ \--/ Layout ribbon save Field ribbon save Transfer ribbon with ribbon save In principle the ribbon save is achieved by the way that the transfer...
Ribbon save Dynacode series 13.2 Standard ribbon save (continuous mode) Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive at the 'Ribbon save' menu. Press key to select the menu. Press key to select the ribbon save mode 'Standard'.
Dynacode series Ribbon save Press key to arrive at the next menu item. Performance information: sa/mm: The smallest possible distance of two prints with full ribbon 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.
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Ribbon save Dynacode series Press key to arrive at the next menu item. PHupT = printhead up time in ms: Is used from ribbon save algorithm to calculate if a field ribbon save can be made or not. PhVReactT = valve reaction time in ms: It is calculated when the printhead upwards movement is started.
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Dynacode series Ribbon save 13.3 Shift ribbon save (continuous mode) Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive at the 'Ribbon save' menu. Press key to select the menu. Press key to select the ribbon save mode 'Shift'.
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Ribbon save Dynacode series Press key to arrive at 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;...
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Dynacode series Ribbon save 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...
Ribbon save Dynacode series 13.4 SaveStrt ribbon save (continuous mode) Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive at the 'Ribbon save' menu. Press key to select the menu. Press key to select the ribbon save mode 'SaveStrt'.
Dynacode series Ribbon save 13.5 Standard ribbon save (intermittent mode) Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive at the 'Ribbon save' menu. Press key to select the menu. Press key to select the ribbon save mode 'Standard'.
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Ribbon save Dynacode series 13.6 Shift ribbon save (intermittent mode) Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive at the 'Ribbon save' menu. Press key to select the menu. Press key to select the ribbon save mode 'Shift'.
Dynacode series Index 14 Index C Cable space ..................31 Column printing .................. 97 Compact Flash card ............71, 72, 73, 74 Connection ..................34 Continuous mode Material speed .................. 8 Print principle ..................8 Contiuous mode Material guiding ................8 D ...
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Index Dynacode series Initiation, preparations ................ 34 Inputs/outputs ........18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 Installation at machines ..............30 Intended use ..................5 Intermittent mode, print position ............9 Intermittent mode, print principle ............9 K ...
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Dynacode series Index T Technical data ..................17 U Unpacking................... 29 W Warnings .................... 12 10.15 Operating manual...
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