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- Page 1 Little David ® VersaJet LC Large Character Ink Jet Printer OPERATOR’S MANUAL Version 2.6 12 December 2017 P/N CPLC-100 CPLC-100 Page 1...
- Page 2 Document revised December 12, 2017. LOVESHAW, 2206 Easton Turnpike, Box 83, South Canaan, PA 18459 USA. This documentation is Copyright © 1998-2017 LOVESHAW all rigths reserved. This document is accurate at the time of publication. LOVESHAW reserves the right to change product specifications at any time without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction Installation of Controller . Unpacking Application Notes Controller Mounting Optional Floor Stand Ink System Installation PC Communications Operation Printing . Keyboard and Display Character Keys . Control Keys Command Keys . Numbers Mistakes Command Key Features . Effects . High Character Effect Other Msg Keys . -
Page 4: Introduction
In order for our printer to image the message, the conveyor must provide the following: continuous motion, product indexing, guide rails for crisp imaging. LOVESHAW offers optional standard Little David Case Taper bases that provide for ink jet printer mounting. Contact your Little David Distributor for details and pricing. -
Page 5: Installation Of Controller
Installation of Controller Installation of Controller The performance of your VersaJet LC Ink Jet Printer can be greatly affected by the way it is installed. It is very important that this section of the manual is studied carefully before performing an installation. Unpacking The VersaJet LC System is supplied in various corrugated boxes. -
Page 6: Controller Mounting
Controller Mounting The VersaJet LC Controller can be mounted using the Conveyor Side Bracketry Kit included or by the use of an optional Floor Stand. 2" (50mm) x 3' (915mm) Post (Part #LF-X20018) or 1 2"(50mm) x 6' (1830mm) Post (Part # LF-X25019) Conveyor Side Bracket 2"... -
Page 7: Optional Floor Stand
Optional Floor Stand The VersaJet LC Controller can be mounted using the Conveyor Side Bracketry Kit included or by the use of an optional Floor Stand. 1 2" (50mm) x 3' (915mm) Post (Part #LF-X20018) 1 Stand T-Base (Part #LF-X21044) 1 Controller Bracket (Part #LF-X20017) 1 2"... - Page 8 Installation VersaJet LC Controller, Conveyor Side Bracket Mounted Installation CPLC-100 Page 8...
- Page 9 Installation Using Conveyor Side Bracketry or Floor Stand to mount the controller unit. NOTE: It is highly recommended that a power line conditioner / regulator be used with the VersaJet LC (see Optional Spare Parts P/N CPVA40-003-0). Connect the detachable power cord of the transformer to the connector located under the ON/OFF switch on the bottom of the unit.
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Page 10: Ink System Installation
Ink System Installation Ink System Function The VersaJet LC ink system consists of the following components: • 2-Amp External Power Supply (either 115 or 220 volt AC input) • Internal 24 Volt DC Power Board • Low Ink Light/Relay assembly •... -
Page 11: Pc Communications
PC Communication Installation Interconnect Cables between the PC and the VersaJet LCs. Default setup is RS232. RS232 connection is a point to point connection where only one COM port may be connected to one VersaJet. A maximum cable length is 300 feet using Braided Shield Extended Quite Cable. - Page 12 Jumpers RS4 and RS5 are the terminator resistors, only the last unit in the chain must have these jumpers on. To setup PC computer see Loveshaw Net RS232 & RS485 Setup for VersaJet HR & SI Systems and Window LCX Program. For additional information also see the VersaJet LC Technical Manual.
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Page 13: Operation
Operation Operation The VersaJet LC is not shipped with an ink container. Ink is shipped separately in its own shipping case. (Personnal Protection Equipment like safety glasses and other protective gear should be worn when using ink jet printers. ) ... - Page 14 Keyboard and Display Keyboard and Display The keyboard and display are used to “set-up” the VersaJet LC to print any desired message. The keyboard is used mostly for entering messages to be printed, but is also used to adjust VersaJet LC features. To use any VersaJet LC features, including entering or changing print messages;...
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Page 15: Keyboard And Display
Keyboard and Display Character Keys The top six rows of the keyboard contain all the characters in the alphabet, numbers and various figure characters. SPACE On the bottom of the keyboard is the space key. It is like a typewriter space key and is used to put blanks into printed messages. -
Page 16: Mistakes
Finally, pressing ENTER sets the feature to the displayed number. The VersaJet LC automatically prevents “out-of-range” numbers. Keyboard and Display Mistakes If you press a wrong key — for instance, using a key other than a command key when trying to select a feature —... -
Page 17: High Character Effect
The (FUNC+T) “time” effect allows dates and times to be printed. The electronic clock should be set to the correct time (See Time Codes). The expiry effect (FUNC + E) provides additional time codes, including expiration dates and a shift character. Keyboard and Display High Character Effect Characters placed between two FUNC + H tokens will be printed in a double-high effect (see... -
Page 18: Menu
Once a non-English character is selected, it usually appears strangely in the buffer (see Figure 8). It often won’t look like the character shown during the selection process, but instead a “place-holder” is used to indicate the presence of the non-English character. Such “place-holders”... -
Page 19: 1,2,: Select Line
1, 2,: Select Line MENU followed by 1 or 2 selects line 1 or 2 for edit or adjustment of the LC2 and 1 to 6 for the LC6. Menu Set Time When the Set time feature is selected, the screen shows a display like that in Figure 11. The numbers are the current time as kept by the electronic clock. -
Page 20: Expirations
Menu Expirations The Expirations feature set the two expiration intervals; a number can be entered or altered, much like the other VersaJet LC numeric features. Two intervals are supported; as shown in Figure 13, the prompt indicates the expiration characters which should be used between two FUNC + E characters to print the expiration time (the same information is available in the Time Codes screens described elsewhere). -
Page 21: Change Message
Causes the tens digit of expiration Alternately, instead of entering a letter, the DECR and INCR month #1 to be printed. keys can be used to “scroll” through the existing shift codes, Causes the units digit of expiration month #1 in case only one has to be changed. -
Page 22: Deletion Of Messages
Within the CHANGE MESSAGE feature, the operator can view the various messages stored in memory. This REVIEW shows the first two lines of a message group, and the name in the lower right hand corner, prefaced by a little box. —... -
Page 23: Print Direction
room:7 cw top:31434 cnt:63 where "room" is bytes of memory used, and the "cw" legend indicates that character width and dot sizes are recalled, as per the setting of option 2 above. "Top" indicates the current top of memory. Finally, "cnt" is the count of message groups. Menu Print Direction The Print Direction allows for printing in reverse or a box moving from left to right direction. -
Page 24: Exiting Valve Adjustments
Valve 16: Valve 1 (top) to Valve (top): A larger number turns on the single specified valve for a longer time each time a dot is printed -- it makes the dot for that valve “blacker”. Pressing ENTER in the valve screen moves back to the valve feature screen, where the next valve is automatically presented, or any valve can be specified. -
Page 25: Select Language
current pallet. No arithmetic comparison is made between counting expressions and the specified maximum. If the counting expression starts with a value larger than the specified maximum it will not be reset. Also, pallet comparison is conducted in a special way: ... -
Page 26: Line Width
the message named file formats must be used. Line Width The Line Width feature has been added so that different line print widths can be set. This feature attempts to provide a sense of more than one character width. The Line Width is a multiple of global Character Width, set by the Width button on the keypad. -
Page 27: Changing A Valve
GREATER THAN 3 WEEKS For extended down times (longer than three weeks), the unit should be flushed with LOVESHAW’S Valve Pre-Conditioning Fluid (see Spare Parts List for part number). This fluid prevents ink from drying within the tubes. When restarting the unit, be sure to flush out all conditioner with ink (ink should run pure black), before beginning to print. -
Page 28: Fuse Change
Release the crimp on the manifold tubing. Make sure the tubing has not been damaged. If questionable, replace it. Double-check all connections. Turn the unit on. Check all connections for leaks. Complete a 60 second purge cycle to remove any air that may have entered the system. If the purge is satisfactory, make a test print. -
Page 29: Backflushing A Nozzle Plate
Change Controller Battery Cover Turn unit off, remove power cord. Remove cover screws on side of cover. Replace with 3 volt Lithium battery. Contact your Distributor for service instructions. Fuse Change / Removing Controller Backflushing a Nozzle Plate This procedure can performed while the unit is off. -
Page 30: Lc Spare Parts
Spare Parts LC 2 Spare Parts Listing Printheads HIGH SPEED STAINLESS STEEL CPLCA0003 3/8" CPLCHS0003 3/8" CPLCA0003-SS 3/8" CPLCA0004 ½" CPLCHS0004 ½" CPLCA0004-SS ½" CPLCA0005 7/8" CPLCHS0005 7/8" CPLCA0005-SS 7/8" CPLCA0006 1 1/4" CPLCHS0006 1 1/4" CPLCA0006-SS 1 1/4" CPLCA0007 1 ½"... - Page 31 Standard Valve CPJL00-001-0 High Speed / High Density Valve CP00-086-0-LT 20 Ft continuous cable (optional for printhead) CPJA48 Additional cable lengths and extensions Consult Factory Quick Disconnect printhead option (add “-QD” to printhead p/n) Print Head Mounting adapter for case sealer (flat) CPAOP00-LD1 Print Head Mounting adapter for case sealer (U shape) CPAOP00LD3...
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Page 32: Specifications
Specifications Power Requirements 115 ± 10% volts AC 60 Hz, 300 watts max. Other voltages: 240 VAC at 50 Hz is available. Operating Speed Prints at rates up to 100 ft/min. (30m) depending on system set-up conditions. Character Fonts 7x5 and 7x10; all available with bold print. 3/8", ½", 7/8", 1 1/4", 1 ½", 2". -
Page 33: Hints For Optimum Performance
Full ASCII 64 character upper case set. 39 character per message line standard. Print Direction Forward and/or Reverse. Memory Up to 167 variable messages can be stored at one time. Named message method allows for many more messages. Character Size (height) Two matrix styles available: 7x5 standard (3/8", ½", 7/8", 1 1/4", 1 ½", 2") or 16x6 15/16"... -
Page 34: Warranty Information
No statement or recommendation not contained herein shall have force of effect unless in a written agreements signed by officers of the seller and the manufacturer. Note: A policy of Loveshaw is to continually improve its products. Therefore, the right is reserved to alter CPLC-100... - Page 35 / or specifications of the Little David VersaJet LC at any time and without notice. CONTROL KEYS - to enter new or edit existing messages SPACE - insert spaces - removes characters and spaces INCR - moves cursor; increases value for width, delay, size DECR - moves cursor;...
- Page 36 FUNCTION KEYS FUNC+B - bold printing FUNC+C - incrementing count FUNC+P - pallet count FUNC+T - time codes FUNC+E - expiration codes FUNC+H - high characters FUNC+I - inserts spaces TIME CODES AB/CD/EF - current month; date; year GH:IJ - hour; minutes - day of week - Julian date - month - JAN, FEB...
- Page 37 FUNC+P - pallet count FUNC+T - time codes FUNC+E - expiration codes FUNC+H - high characters FUNC+M - medium characters FUNC+I - inserts spaces TIME CODES AB/CD/EF - current month; date; year GH:IJ - hour; minutes - day of week - Julian date - month - JAN, FEB - week...
- Page 38 TECLAS DE FUNCIÓN FUNC+B Impresión en negrita FUNC+C Aumentar el conteo FUNC+P Conteo de paletas de carga FUNC+T Códigos de tiempo FUNC+E Códigos de vencimiento FUNC+H Caracteres altos FUNC+I Introduce espacos CÓDIGOS DE TIEMPO AB/CD/EF Mes/fecha/año actuales GH:IJ Horas: minutos Día da la semana Fecha Juliana Semana...
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