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Markem Imaje 4040 User Manual

Markem Imaje 4040 User Manual

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I m a j e
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High definition for
customizing cases
101058-01
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  • Page 1 U s e r M a n u a l I m a j e 4 0 4 0 High definition for customizing cases 101058-01 101058-01...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Priming ...................... 46 Priming the Print head, XJ500..............49 Disposing of ink waste................56 Additional Mounting Options for the Imaje 4040 Printers ......57 Installing Multiple Print heads..............58 Adjusting the XJ128 Print head for different printing angles...... 61 Adjusting the XJ500 Print head for different printing angles...... 62 5.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Please pay special attention to the chapter describing safety and warnings. For detailed information regarding installation and service of the Imaje 4040 we refer to the separate Technical File Manual. Conditions Imaje AB reserves the right to change specifications in both text and illustrations without prior notice.

  • Page 4: Safety

    Imaje 4040 2. Safety 2. Safety Safety Requirements Imaje disclaims all responsibility regarding the CE directive if the printer is used, altered or installed in any way other than described in this manual. This symbol is used to indicate circumstances that may be dangerous to the user or that cause damage to the equipment.
  • Page 5 Imaje 4040 2. Safety ■ The printer is equipped with a plug suitable for grounded sockets. This is a safety measure. If the plug does not fit the power socket, a qualified electrician must replace it. ■ We do not recommend the use of extension cables.
  • Page 6 Imaje 4040 2. Safety Disconnect the power to the printer and call in qualified personnel under the following conditions: ■ The power cable or plug is damaged or worn. ■ Liquid has been spilled on the printer. ■ Rain or water has leaked into the printer.

  • Page 7: Certification And Approvals

    CE = European Commission The Imaje 4040 printers are certified in accordance with the requirements for ETL marking. ETL = Electrical Testning Labs The Imaje 4040 printers are certified in accordance with the requirements for the FCC. FCC = Federal Communications Commission...

  • Page 8: Ce Standards & Directives

    Imaje 4040 2. Safety CE Standards & Directives Imaje 4040 printers are in accordance with the following European directives applicable to the products: ■ The electromagnetic compatibility directive, EMC Directive 89/336/CEE, and its corresponding European standards. ■ The Low Voltage Directive 93/68/CEE, and its corresponding European standards.

  • Page 9: Product Presentation

    Imaje 4040 impressive printing performances guarantee high quality personalization of your products for local and export markets. Imaje 4040 will have the possibility to drive up to 4 heads, with frame matching. Imaje 4040 is capable printing from the side or top of cartons. Various ink colors available for porous surfaces.
  • Page 10 Imaje 4040 3. Product presentation Imaje 4040 (128-channel print head) The picture shows a printout from a 17mm printer.
  • Page 11 Imaje 4040 3. Product presentation Imaje 4040 (500-channel print head) The picture shows a printout from a 71mm printer.

  • Page 12: Quick Start

    Open Mediator from the shortcut on the desktop “and replace with “ the NetJet Software will automatically start up when the 4040 controller is started. Click on the “New Message” icon. Give the message a name and click “OK” Select Print head/Heads and Print head type, and then click “OK”.
  • Page 13 Imaje 4040 4. Quick Start Insert Date Click the “Insert Date” icon and then click on the layout. #2######## The “Current Date” window will now show the placeholder of the date. Click on the “Save and Exit” icon. Position the Date between the Head decomposition lines.
  • Page 14 Imaje 4040 4. Quick Start Insert Barcode Click the “Insert Bar Code” icon and then click on the layout. Click the “?”-icon to view a bar code required. Select a Bar Code type, enter the bar code text and click “OK”.

  • Page 15: Printing With Njprocessor

    Imaje 4040 4. Quick Start Printing with NJProcessor Click the “Print All” icon to enable the print. Click the “Print heads Properties” icon. Ink Tank Type is automatically detected when checked—if no tank detected defaults to Ink Delivery System IDS/2-500.
  • Page 16 Re-Opening a message with NJProcessor Click on the Computer name in the NetJet Network. In this case Imaje 4040 and choose “Open Message” from the menu. Find the directory path where the message is stored and click “Open”. Click the “Print All” icon and run a...

  • Page 17: Main Njeditor Window-Menu Options

    Imaje 4040 4. Quick Start Main NJEditor Window-Menu Options Menu Options Tool Bar Area Message View Window Status Bar Message Tree Window “File” (Pull-down Menu) for NJEditor “New Message” “Open Message” “Close Message” “Save Message” “Save Message as” “Exit”...
  • Page 18 Imaje 4040 4. Quick Start “Edit” (Pull-down Menu) for NJEditor “Undo” “Cut” “Copy” “Paste” “Logo” Allows for the insertion of a raster image. CLICK on this icon to insert a logo. Next click on the layout to indicate where the logo should be placed.
  • Page 19 Imaje 4040 4. Quick Start Toolbar “Insert Shape” Allows for insertion of a Vertical line, Horizontal line and/or a frame. This option also allows for changing the line thickness by pixels. “Print head Properties” Opens Print head Properties “Dynamic Objects”...

  • Page 20: View Menu For Njeditor

    Imaje 4040 4. Quick Start View Menu for NJEditor The View pull down menu provides options that allow for adjustments to the main screens appearance or how the message is viewed. Many of the options in the View menu provide quick and easy short cuts that make operating the controller with the touch pad or mouse simple.

  • Page 21: Tool Bar

    Imaje 4040 4. Quick Start “Tool Bar” The Tool bar contains many convenient icons, allowing for easy access to commands commonly used when creating or modifying a Message “Message Tree” The Message Tree option when selected (enabled) will display the Message title...

  • Page 22: Head Position

    Imaje 4040 4. Quick Start Normal Viewing The Normal Viewing option when selected will return the Message window to the default zoom size. Zoom In and Zoom Out “Zoom In” “Zoom Out” “Heads Decomposition” (Head Position) This function is very useful when viewing multiple print heads at the same time.
  • Page 23 Imaje 4040 4. Quick Start “Show Cursor Position” This option, when selected (enabled) will provide line markers on the horizontal and vertical rules showing the placement of the cursor. “Gridlines” The Gridline option is helpful when lining up multiple images or determining the...
  • Page 24 Imaje 4040 4. Quick Start “Units” of Measure The Units option when selected (enabled) will display horizontal and vertical measuring rulers. This function is useful to determine when a message will fit the desired target. The measurements can be displayed in both inches and metric.

  • Page 25: Message Menu For Njeditor

    Imaje 4040 4. Quick Start Message Menu for NJEditor “Properties” Provides information about where the message is stored (filed).
  • Page 26 Imaje 4040 4. Quick Start “Layout” “New” “View” This option allows an operator to add additional layouts to a The View option will allow you to switch message. the Message view form one lay out to another. To switch layout view highlight “Import”...

  • Page 27: Print Head

    Imaje 4040 4. Quick Start “Print head” The Print head option provides the same menu options as the Head pop-up menu with on addition, the Insert option. For more information / instruction using these options refer to the “Print head pop-up menu”...

  • Page 28: Insert Menu For Njeditor

    Imaje 4040 4. Quick Start “Used Objects” This option in the message menu lists all of the objects in the message. The use of these objects are dynamic objects is explained later on in the manual. Dynamic objects will appear in the dynamic objects window.

  • Page 29: Use This Feature For Solvent Based Inks Only

    Imaje 4040 4. Quick Start Use this feature for Solvent Based Inks Only Buzz The Buzz feature is a sub-ejection pulse provided to the Print head. This pulse is a voltage high enough to break up the meniscus of ink that dries at the tip of the nozzles, but low enough to not actually eject ink.
  • Page 30 Imaje 4040 4. Quick Start Option Value Spit Spit Enabled Checked Spit Frequency Number of Spit Columns Spit Auto Off Enabled Checked Spit Auto Off Example: The most common solvent based ink used is classified as medium dry time. At room temperature the Spit Frequency for medium dry ink can range from 15 to 25 seconds.

  • Page 31: Changing The Keyboard Input

    All special characters that are on a keyboard in your local language can be set in Imaje 4040 with Microsoft XP Pro. Setting keyboard input In Windows XP, click on Start Settings Control Panel.

  • Page 32: Inserting Special Characters With Controller Keyboard

    Imaje 4040 4. Quick Start Inserting special characters with controller keyboard Obtaining characters on a key Alt Char: Use this key to type the lower right character of each key. Ex. while holding the Alt Char and pressing the 8 keys would type 3/4.

  • Page 33: Ink Jet System Set Up

    Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up 4. In k Jet System Set Up Installation There are several mounting options available for the Imaje 4040 Ink Jet Systems. Basic Configurations Imaje4040/XJ128, conveyor mounted (Single Print head) Imaje 4040/XJ500, conveyor mounted.
  • Page 34 Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Identifying the basic components Controller Print Module, XJ128 Product Detector (Photocell) Cable, Controller to Print Module Print Module, XJ500 Mounting Bracket, Print Module to Conveyor...
  • Page 35 Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Mounting Bracket, Print Module to Floor Stand Mounting Bracket, Print Module to Floor Stand with Height Adjuster Encoder Floor Stand Vacuum Primer...

  • Page 36: Mounting The Components

    Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Mounting the Components Once you have identified your components, install them according to the following instructions. Installing Conveyor Mounting Brackets Drill three holes into the side of the conveyor to match the hole pattern of the bracket.
  • Page 37 Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Installing Floor Stand Mounting Brackets Attach the mounting bracket. Attach the Controller to the floor stand. Mounting the Print Module Attach the Print Module...

  • Page 38: Connecting The Printer Cable

    Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Mounting the Controller Attach the Controller Connecting the Printer Cable Connect cable to port labeled “Head 1”. The port labeled “Head 2” is for dual configuration. Other end of the cable connects to controller.
  • Page 39 Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Connections on Controller The controller is a Windows XP Professional based industrial computer. The Controller is configurable with up to four print head ports. In addition up to two photocell and encoder ports may be installed.
  • Page 40 Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Installing the Product Detector (Photocell) Using the hardware supplied, mount the photocell as shown to the Product Guide, which is mounted to the side of the print head. Note, the Product Guide may be mounted to either side of the print head, depending on the product travel direction.
  • Page 41 Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Installing the Ink Waste Container Attach the ink waste bottle to the mounting bracket using the hardware provided. Connect the tubing provided to the bottom of the print head by pressing it over the barbed fitting.
  • Page 42 Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Installing the 500ml Ink The installation of a 500ml ink bag into the Ink Delivery System portion of the Print Module. Ink Tank Cover. Rubber Door Seal. Insert Ink Bag Septum here.
  • Page 43 Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Before installing the ink bag remove the rubber stopper located in the ink tank intake hole (initial installation only). Notice the small metal tube in the center of the intake hole. This tube...
  • Page 44 Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Replacing the Ink Bag: When the Ink Low light begins flashing, several hours of printing time may remain prior to bag replacement. (The exact time depends upon how quickly ink is being used).
  • Page 45 Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Connecting The Hand Priming Pump The Priming Pump is a hand held device that is used to force ink into and through the print head removing air from ink lines and the print head. The pump has an air...

  • Page 46: Installation Notes

    Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Installation Notes Levelling Ink Delivery System After mounting the ink delivery system be certain it is level. Place a level in the center of the ink delivery system, check both front to back and side to side. Level tolerance can be +- 10 degrees side-to-side and +-5 degrees front to back.

  • Page 47: Priming

    Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Priming Quick Priming Note!: Once the print head has been initially primed an occasional quick prime 2-3 pumps is necessary to clear a nozzle. To perform this quick prime, it is not necessary to remove the nozzle protector plate.
  • Page 48 Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Close the air valve on the priming pump by rotating clockwise. Pump the priming pump continuously for 10 seconds. Be sure to turn the air valve back counter clockwise to release the pressure when finished priming.
  • Page 49 Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Re-attach the nozzle protector plate. Press the nozzle cover flush up against the nozzles and tighten the screws. Another method is to prim into a container, then blot the excess ink away.

  • Page 50: Priming The Print Head, Xj500

    Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Priming the Print head, XJ500 Daily Start Up: Turn on the power to the printer. Squeeze the priming bulb 1 or 2 times and release the pressure. Start printing. Daily Shut Down: Turn off the system and walk away, DO NOT FLUSH WITH CLEANER, Ink should be left in the print head.
  • Page 51 Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Procedures for cleaning a XJ-500 Print Head A print head can be cleaned more thoroughly using a XJ-500 flush kit. (1)Remove the nozzle plate. (2)Remove the entire print head shell. Do not remove the print head. (3)Fill the cleaning syringe with approved solvent.
  • Page 52 Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up First time Priming Vacuum Priming the Print head Before operating the system you must remove all air from the ink lines and print head. This can be accomplished by a combination of two methods. For maximum print quality vacuum priming may be necessary.
  • Page 53 Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Remove the Nozzle Cover Loosen the four thumbscrews holding the nozzle cover. Gently remove the cover. Once the Nozzle Cover is removed, remove the rubber nozzle seal from the inside of the cover. Keep this seal in a...
  • Page 54 Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Vacuum Priming the XJ500 Head The vacuum priming operation should be performed during installation or after maintenance requiring print head exchange or if the tubing is disconnected. The vacuum pump is necessary to remove trapped air bubbles from tubing and inside the print head.
  • Page 55 Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Vacuuming Place the vacuum cap over the print head. There is a slot along the side of the print head. The tab on the vacuum cap should be inserted into the slot. This must be done carefully to create a vacuum.
  • Page 56 Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Pressure Priming the XJ500 Print head Occasionally debris may settle on the outside of the nozzles or a small air bubble may trap in one or more of the nozzles. The appearance will be as if there are lines through the print.

  • Page 57: Disposing Of Ink Waste

    Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Disposing of ink waste Release bottle restraint by pushing down. Remove Bottle from holder. Remove cap from bottle by turning counter clockwise. Empty the contents. Then reverse this process to re-assemble. The waste bottle will hold approximately 250ml of fluid;...

  • Page 58: Additional Mounting Options For The Imaje 4040 Printers

    Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Additional Mounting Options for the Imaje 4040 Printers Controller mounted to a cart. The rubber feet on the bottom of the controller allows the user to set the controller onto a table or a cart instead of using...

  • Page 59: Installing Multiple Print Heads

    Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Installing Multiple Print heads Dual XJ500 Print heads It is best to mount the print heads as close together as possible. Head 1 Head 2 Quad XJ500 Print heads Photocells in this set up. Each photocell should be mounted to the leading print head (Head 1 and Head 3).
  • Page 60 Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Quad XJ128 Print heads Make sure to connect the Print head Cables according to the print head layout in this figure. The software is set up to obey this configuration. Quad Controller, 2 XJ128...
  • Page 61 Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Dual Head XJ128 Downward Printing using the XJ500 Print head Shows an XJ500 Print head set up to print in the downward direction.

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Xj128 Print Head For Different Printing Angles

    Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Adjusting the XJ128 Print head for different printing angles Using a hex wrench, loosen the screw holding the print head so that the print head may be rotated. Angled Printing (45º) Rotate the print head to the desired print angle aligning nozzle plate parallel to substrate.

  • Page 63: Adjusting The Xj500 Print Head For Different Printing Angles

    Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Adjusting the XJ500 Print head for different printing angles Loosen mounting screws. Rotate print head and re-tighten screws. Side rinting dimensions Using a wrench, loosen both bolts holding the print head arm. Lower the arm from the side-printing dimension shown at left to the down printing dimension shown below.
  • Page 64 Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Down printing dimensions Caution! This height adjustment should only be made according to this manual. NEVER use this bracket to adjust the print head to the target for locating the print on the target.
  • Page 65 Imaje 4040 5. Ink Jet System Set Up Remove two screws from the bottom of Ink Delivery System (IDS). Remove all four screws from the reservoir on the right (These will be re-used on the reservoir on the left). Insert left reservoir bottle back into place and insert four screws from the right reservoir bottle.

  • Page 66: Technical Specifications (Hardware)

    General Description The Imaje 4040 is a high-resolution ink jet printing system. This ink jet printer utilizes state of the art Impulse Piezo print head technology capable of utilizing a wide variety of inks to print onto a wide variety of media at very high resolution.
  • Page 67 Imaje 4040 6. Technical Specifications (Hardware) Environmental Ratings: Operating temperature 0-50 ºC to 90% RH, non-condensing Cabinet Construction: Stainless Steel, splash proof design features gasket seal protection. Print heads: XJ128-200: • Nozzle Count: 128 nozzles (all points addressable). • Horizontal Resolution: 200 DPI.

  • Page 68: Inks

    SOLVENT BASED INKS INSK80375-BC-3 INK-SOLV-BLACK-SLOW (3x0,5L) INSK80324-BC-3 INK-SOLV-BLACK-MED-XJ128(3x0,5L) SOLVENT BASED FLUSH INSF30003-BC-3 FLUSH-SOLV BASE-CLEAR (3x0,5L) INSF30003-AQ FLUSH-SOLV BASE-CLEAR (1x1L) SOLVENT BASED CONSUMABLES FOR IMAJE 4040 PRINT HEADS SOLVENT BASED INKS XJ128 XJ500 INSK80375-BC-3 INK-SOLV-BLACK-SLOW (3x0,5L) INSK80324-BC-3 INK-SOLV-BLACK-MED-XJ128(3x0,5L) SOLVENT BASED FLUSH...
  • Page 69 No binding pictures. Photos: X Imaje AB reserves the right to modify the technical characteristics of the product without prior notice. Reproduction, in whole or in part is prohibited. English version Imaje S.A. Manufacturer Head Office 9, rue Gaspard Monge Imaje AB BP 110 Säterigatan 20...

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