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Advanced Chipset Features ..............48 Intergraded Peripherals ................49 PnP/PCI Configuration ................50 Set Password .................... 51 Cleaning the vent screens and fan inside the 4040........52 5. XJ500 Print Module ............54 Maintenance ....................54 Theory of Operations................. 56 Trouble Shooting ..................
Therefore, Imaje cannot be held liable for any malfunction or damage caused by any modification of the use as recommended by Imaje, or for any incident arising from use of the product for any purposes other than those for which it is designed. It is the sole responsibility of the user to take the precautions required by any use to which he or she puts the product.
2. S afety 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.
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■ Please read all instructions before using the printer for the first time. ■ The printer should be connected to the power supply indicated on the voltage plate. If you are unsure of the type of power supply available, please contact Imaje service personnel.
FCC. FCC = Federal Communications Commission 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.
General Description The 4040 controller is a high-resolution ink jet printing system. This ink jet printer utilizes state of the art Impulse Piezo printhead technology capable of utilizing a wide variety of inks to print onto a wide variety of media at very high resolution.
Imaje 4040 4. Controller 4. Controller • The controller is a Windows XP Professional based industrial computer. Maintenance The controller requires very little maintenance. Monthly: Check the fan filters on the bottom of the controller for excessive build up. If clogged up, they need to be removed and either washed with water, or blown off with air.
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Imaje 4040 4. Controller Step 2 Removing Cover Plate. 6. If expanding a controller (adding printheads) remove the Driver Board Cover Plate(s). 7. Remove H2-H4 depending on how many boards you are adding. Figure 3: Removing Cover Plate Step 3 Attaching Anti-Static Wrist Strap.
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Imaje 4040 4. Controller Step 5 Lifting the PCB Plate 11. Once all four screws are loose, lift the plate as shown until the plate moves to the top of the screw slots shown in previous Figure. Figure 6: Lifting the PCB Plate Step 6.
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Imaje 4040 4. Controller Step 8. Securing Driver Board 14. Using the standoffs supplied with the driver board expansion kit, fasten each one loosely, and then tighten them once each screw has threaded in smoothly. Figure 9: Securing Driver Board Step 9.
Imaje 4040 4. Controller Troubleshooting Symptom: No power upon startup Possible cause Possible solution • Check AC connections Poor AC connection • Check fuse Blown AC fuse • Check line conditioner power and connection if using a line UPS (Uninterruptible Power conditioner.
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Imaje 4040 4. Controller Symptom: Photocell lights up but no print Possible cause Possible solution • Run a piece of paper in front of the print head with one hand, and with The Print Speed the other hand trigger the photocell. If the printer prints, then you can and or Margin determine if the printer is printing to early or too late.
Imaje 4040 4. Controller Ethernet 10/100Base-T Connector (CN15) Table 1: Ethernet 10/100Base-T connector (CN15) Signal XMT+ XMT- RCV+ RCV- Audio Connector (CN14) Table 2: Audio Connector Signal Signal LINE OUT R LINE IN R LINE OUT L LINE IN L...
Imaje 4040 4. Controller IDE Hard Drive Connector (CN13) Table 6: IDE Hard Drive Connector (CN13) Signal Signal IDE RESET* DATA 7 DATA 8 DATA 6 DATA 9 DATA 5 DATA 10 DATA 4 DATA 11 DATA 3 DATA 12...
Imaje 4040 4. Controller COM2 RS-232/422/485 Series Port (CN16) Table 17: COM2 RS-232/422/485 Series Port (CN16) RS-232 Port RS-422 Port RS-485 Port TxD-+ DATA+ TxD- DATA- RxD+ RxD- Flat Panel Connector (CN2) Table 12: Flat Panel Connector (CN2) Signal Signal...
Imaje 4040 4. Controller PC20000301 (PCM-9372) CPU Board Specifications 1.1 Introduction The PCM-9372 is a low-power Eden processor single board computer (SBC) with audio controller, a 4X AGP SVGA controller, a PCI 10/100 Base-T Ethernet interface, 2 Channel LVDS interface, and one PC/104 expansion connector.
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Imaje 4040 4. Controller 1.2 Features • Embedded VIA low-power Eden processor • Supports one 36 bit TFT LCD panel, with up to 1024 X 768 resolution • Supports 2 channel LVDS interface • 100/10Base-T Ethernet interface, IEEE 802.3U compatible •...
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Imaje 4040 4. Controller 1.3.2 VGA/LCD Interface • Chipset: VIA Twister chip with integrated Savage4 2D/3D/ Video Accelerator. • Frame Buffer: Supports 4/8/16/32MB frame buffer with system memory • Interface: 4X AGP VGA/LCD interface. Support for 9, 12, 15, 18, 24, 36 bit TFT and optional 16 or 24 bit DSTN panel •...
Imaje 4040 4. Controller Award BIOS Setup Important: The password is 5457500 and must be entered to gain access to the bios. 2.1 System Test and Initialization These routines test and initialize board hardware. If the routines encounter an error during the test, you will either hear a few short beeps or see and error message on the screen.
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Imaje 4040 4. Controller 2.2.1 Entering Setup Power on the computer and press <Del> immediately. This allows you to enter setup. Figure 26: Entering Setup 2.2.2 Standard CMOS Features Setup When you choose the Standard CMOS Features option from the initial setup screen menu, the screen shown to the left is displayed.
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Imaje 4040 4. Controller 2.2.4 Advanced Chipset Features Setup By choosing the Advanced Chipset Features option from the initial setup screen menu, the screen to the left will be displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the PCM-9372 Series.
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Imaje 4040 4. Controller 2.2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations By choosing the PnP/PCI Configuration option from the initial setup screen menu, the screen to the left will be displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the PCM-9372 Series. Figure 32: PnP/PCI Configuration 2.2.8 PC Health Status...
2.2.11 Exit Without Saving Selecting this option and pressing <Enter> lets you exit the setup program without recording any new values or changing old ones. Imaje 4040 BIOS Settings Press the DEL key to enter Bios setup Figure 35: Entering BIOS...
Imaje 4040 4. Controller Category Option Setting ENSURE THE “NUM LOCK” LIGHT IS ON Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Current Date Time (hh:mm:ss) Current Time (24hr) Drive A None Figure 36: Entering Standard CMOS Figure 37: Standard CMOS Settings Press <Esc>...
Imaje 4040 4. Controller Category Option Setting Advanced Chipset Features Panel Type [TFT 800x600 LVDS] USB Keyboard Support Enable USB Mouse Support Enable On Chip Sound Disabled Figure 40: Entering Advanced Chipset USB Mouse Support may not be an option...
Imaje 4040 4. Controller Set Password Set Password 5457500 Confirm Password 5457500 Figure 46: Entering Set Password Figure 47: Set Password Press “F10” to “save” (Y/N) Save & Exit Setup...
Imaje 4040 4. Controller Cleaning the vent screens and fan inside the 4040 Required tools • Compressed air with blow gun o Optional (Compressed cleaning spray aerosol) • 4040 lid key (MP10002203) Figure 48: Required Tools Instructions 1. Use normal shut down procedures to shut down and power off the controller.
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Imaje 4040 4. Controller 5. In the bottom of the controller, locate the exhaust fan near the front right corner. Figure 51: Blow Out Filters 6. Use small short bursts of air to remove dust and debris. (Note: excess air pressure can damage the fan and/or components.)
Imaje 4040 5. XJ500 Print Module Figure 54: Clean Out Controller 5. XJ500 Print Module The XJ500 Print Module consists of two major components: • The IDS2/500 Ink Delivery System (Ink Circuit) • The Xaar, XJ500 Printhead Maintenance With Oil Based Inks Using oil based inks to print strictly onto porous substrates;...
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25. Visually inspect the 4040 controller, look for damage or abuse. 26. Blow out the cover screens and the fan. 27. Connect the print module to a 4040 controller. Turn on power and allow the controller to boot. 28. Using the priming bulb, Re-prime the print head.
Imaje 4040 5. XJ500 Print Module Theory of Operations Theory of Operation during the Priming Process: • Air is pumped into the ink reservoirs (7) via the Air Filter (11) using the Priming Pump (9). *The purpose of the air filter is to prevent particulates from the atmosphere from entering into the ink.
Imaje 4040 5. XJ500 Print Module Trouble Shooting With Oil Based Inks Symptom: Ink will not prime into print head. Possible cause Possible solution Shipping seal not removed from nozzle face. Remove the shipping seal from the nozzle face. Luer fittings on air intake tube not connected Lift ink tray and connect the luer fittings inside the ink inside ink system.
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Imaje 4040 5. XJ500 Print Module Symptom: Print quality is degraded, i.e. missing lines (dots), spattered print (satellites), sections of the printed image missing. Possible cause Possible solution Too much throw Make sure that proper product handling is in place and that guide rails are adjusted distance to that the product is within 1-5mm, especially if printing barcodes.
Imaje 4040 5. XJ500 Print Module Vacuum Priming the Printhead Before operating the system you must remove all the air from the ink lines and printhead. This can be accomplished by a combination of two methods. For maximum print quality vacuum priming may be necessary.
Imaje 4040 5. XJ500 Print Module Vacuum Priming the XJ500 Head Step 1 - Vacuuming Place the vacuum cap over the printhead. There is a slot along the side of the printhead. The tab on the vacuum cap should be inserted into the slot.
Imaje 4040 5. XJ500 Print Module Pressure Priming the XJ500 Printhead 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.
Imaje 4040 5. XJ500 Print Module Removing/Installing the XJ500 Printhead 1. Loosen the four thumbscrews or Philips screws (depending on version) enough to slide the faceplate off. Figure 60: Loosen Thumb Screws 2. After loosening the corresponding screws to loosen the side cover, remove it.
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Imaje 4040 5. XJ500 Print Module 5. Carefully remove the tube from the printhead by pulling straight back. Repeat for all four tubes. Figure 64: Remove Tubing from Printhead 6. Do not remove the black and white ferrule fittings from the tube so they do not get lost.
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Imaje 4040 5. XJ500 Print Module 9. Remove the printhead mounting screws and store in a safe place. Figure 68: Remove Printhead Mounting Screws 10. When the 3-printhead mounting screws are removed, notice that the holes in the head shell are slotted.
Imaje 4040 5. XJ500 Print Module Flushing the XJ500 Printhead 1. Syringe with filter for flushing Figure 72: Syringe with Filter for Flushing 2. Flushing with Syringe Figure 73: Flushing with Syringe 3. Cleaning Solution Streaming from Head Figure 74: Cleaning Solution Streaming from Head...
Imaje 4040 5. XJ500 Print Module XJ-500 Head Solvent Based Notes: Daily Shut Down: The system may be left on or simply turned off. Either way, there is no need to flush. Capping the printhead is optional. Daily Print Head Maintenance: During start up, if any lines are missing in the print field, prime the printhead using the hand pump a couple of times.
Imaje 4040 6. XJ128 Print Module 6. XJ128 Print Module The XJ128 Print Module consists of two major components: • The IDS128 Ink Delivery System (Ink Circuit) • The Xaar, XJ128 Printhead Maintenance With Oil Based Inks Using oil based inks to print strictly onto porous substrates; there is virtually no maintenance necessary.
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Imaje 4040 6. XJ128 Print Module Possible cause Possible solution • Make sure that proper product handling is in place and that guide Too much throw rails are adjusted to that the product is within 1-5mm, especially if distance printing barcodes.
Imaje 4040 6. XJ128 Print Module Priming the XJ128 Printhead 1. Loosen screws holding nozzle protector plate. Figure 79: Loosen 128 Nozzle Plate Screws 2. Remove the nozzle protector plate Figure 80: Remove Nozzle Plate 3. With printhead exposed, prepare to prime the printhead for the first time.
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Imaje 4040 6. XJ128 Print Module 5. Pump the priming bulb continuously for 10 seconds. 6. Be sure to turn the air valve back counter clockwise to release the pressure when finished priming. Figure 83: Pump the Priming Bulb 7. Hold a Lint Free wipe up to the nozzles while priming.
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Imaje 4040 6. XJ128 Print Module 10. Press the nozzle cover flush up against the nozzles and tighten the screws. Figure 87: Tighten Nozzle Plate Screws 11. Another method is to prim into a container, then blot the excess ink away.
Imaje 4040 6. XJ128 Print Module Procedures for Cleaning a Clogged Printhead (XJ128) Flushing XJ128 Print Module using a bag of flushing solution. This procedure flushes the entire print module but is the easiest way. This is the only recommended method to flush when using pigmented inks.
Imaje 4040 6. XJ128 Print Module Cleaning a Severe Clog: If flushing does not work, this is the last resort. A print head can be cleaned using an ultrasonic cleaner. 1. Remove the entire print head shell. Do not remove the print head.
Imaje 4040 6. XJ128 Print Module Removing/Installing the XJ128 Printhead 1. Remover the front and side covers. Figure 93: Remove Front and Side Covers 2. Pull off the ink tube using thumb and forefinger. Figure 94: Pull Off Ink Tubing 3.
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Imaje 4040 6. XJ128 Print Module 5. Pull out the printhead so that you can get a good grip to remove the electrical connector. Figure 97: Pull Printhead Out 6. Remove the connector and pull the printhead away. Figure 98: Remove Connector 7.
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