Initial Setting - Open Date EUROCODE 150 Operator Instructions Manual

Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03
1. Ensure that printing foil and substrate are compatible. If in doubt, contact foil supplier for
assistance.
2. Remove Type Holder from printhead.
3. Ensure that rubber print base is clean, undamaged and securely retained in position
under printer.
4. Set air pressure regulator. 4 to 7 Bar is recommended (60 to 100 PSI).
5. Switch controller on.
6. Set print dwell time to 120 milli-seconds and temperature to 125ºc (257ºF). 3 to 4
minutes should be allowed for printer to reach working temperature.
7. Load type or die into holder, centrally if possible and fasten securely. Make sure that
typeface is clean.
8. Load type/die holder into printer and close door. If cold, allow 3 to 4 minutes for holder
to heat up before printing.
9. Remove foil magazine and load foil as detailed in this manual.
10. Re-fit foil magazine.
11. Ensure that PRINT switch is off.
12. Place a sample of substrate material under printer and press TEST button. Inspect
resulting print.
13. Adjust print levelling screws until a light, uniform print impression is achieved. Lock
levelling screws.
14. Adjust foil metering screw for economic foil use as detailed previously.
15. Tighten thumb nut.
16. Press the PRINT switch for automatic operation.
Print Orientation
To rotate the printer and therefore turn the overprint through 90 degrees, Remove the foil
magazine, unscrew the clamping handle until the location square on top of the printhead is clear
of the top rails. Turn the printer to the required position, tighten the clamping handle and replace
the magazine.
Temperature Adjustment
• Normal setting is about 125ºc. (257ºF).
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• Should the print not fully adhere to the substrate then a higher setting may be used.
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• Small, fine detail print generally requires a lower temperature.
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• Thermoplastic films and especially polyethylene generally require a lower temperature.
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• Aluminium foils, paper and untreated polyester require a higher temperature.
See pages 10 & 23 for mode & temperature calibration
04/07/2005
Initial Setting Procedure
(refer to page 38)
(refer to page 5)
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