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- Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Original instructions) ©2020 Machines Highest Mechatronic GmbH, Erl, Austria Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 1 of 52...
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Page 2: Preface
Preface Dear Customer, congratulations and thank you for choosing the MHM Digital V Pro. The MHM Digital V Pro is an extremely reliable and cost effective digital printing machine. The machine is almost insensitive to external influences, such as temperature and humidity. No flash cure is necessary. It is designed to provide the highest standards of performance and reliability during its guaranteed long operating life. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Manual cleaning ........................47 6.4. Nozzle clog .......................... 47 6.5. Ink Station Maintenance ...................... 48 6.6. Head Cleaning Wiper ......................48 6.6.1. Adjusting the head cleaning wiper ................49 Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 3 of 52... - Page 4 6.8.4. Print Head Maintenance ....................51 Optional Equipment and Replacement parts ................52 Troubleshooting ......................... 52 Terms of the Guarantee ......................52 Support, Customer Service and Hotline ................. 52 Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 4 of 52...
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Page 5: Safety Instructions
Digital V Pro must only be operated and maintained by suitably skilled staff. Installation, operation or maintenance of the Digital V Pro by persons who have not been suitably trained, introduced or acquainted with the system and informed regarding the possible dangers may result in: 1. -
Page 6: Maintenance Safety Instructions
If ink is mixed with water or alcohol, it may solidify. • Do not wipe the suction cap with organic solvents such as alcohol. Otherwise a print head malfunction may occur. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 6 of 52... -
Page 7: Safety Instructions For The Operating Staff
2. Intended usage of the machine The MHM Digital V Pro is intended for the printing of substrates (usually textiles such as T-shirts, but also paper or similar materials) by means of digital printing in combination with an MHM carousel- or oval screen printing machine. -
Page 8: Serial Number And Year Of Manufacture
Serial Number and Year of Manufacture Serial number and year of manufacture are indicated on the unit’s type plate. 3.2. Printer specification 3.3. Workspace The following workspace is required for the machine. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 8 of 52... -
Page 9: Ink Consumption
3.4. Ink consumption Two examples of expected ink consumption: Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 9 of 52... -
Page 10: Installation And Alignment
4. Installation and alignment Upon delivery of the MHM Digital V Pro the consignment must be examined for external damage immediately. In the case of any damages, they must be documented and reported to Machines Highest Mechatronic GmbH within 24 hours. - Page 11 Move the ink station to its original position at the furthest left-hand side as below: Move the ink station out and adjust the ink station 10 cm aside from the print pressing pallet as below: Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 11 of 52...
- Page 12 Make sure the printer main beam is parallel to the print pressing pallet as below: Adjust the printer y-axis until it left 3.5 cm away from the print pressing pallet as bellow. That is the point where the printer will stop. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 12 of 52...
- Page 13 Observe the steel metal and the back sensors. Adjust them to make sure they were aligned. This is the maximum point that the Y-axis could be. Make sure the base of the print head is 4mm away from the print pressing pallet. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 13 of 52...
- Page 14 When the levelling is done, lock the leg of the printer to make sure it does not move. There is an orange sensor as below which is not installed yet. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 14 of 52...
- Page 15 Is within 1mm-3mm when the pallet is raised. Check if the sensor was functioning well on different pallet and off-contact. The sensor will light up if the print pressing pallet is move up. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 15 of 52...
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Page 16: Print Head Installation
On the print head cartridge, unscrew the screw from the point that the red arrows indicate. Damper connector. From the top view of the print head, remove the screw from the indicated position. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 16 of 52... - Page 17 Install the connector on top of the damper as shown. Make sure the rubber seal is properly installed and the screw is in correct position. Attach the damper to the connector. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 17 of 52...
- Page 18 Connect the ribbon cable as below on both left and right side of the print head. The ribbon cable will be facing opposite side. Each print head is connected with 4 ribbon cable. Connect the ribbon cable to the mother board accordingly. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 18 of 52...
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Page 19: Ink Station Alignment
The anti-drying caps are NOT fully covering the nozzles. Cleaning wiper NOT able scrap of excess ink from the nozzles cleanly. The height of the print head cartridge had been adjusted. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 19 of 52... - Page 20 Select “Setting” from the main screen. Select “Base option”. Enter the password “123”. Select the “Clean” tab. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 20 of 52...
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Page 21: Ink Filling
The following window will pop out. Under “Fill Ink” column, select “Heads”, click fill ink. Observe the ink flow and stop when the print head is filled with ink. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 21 of 52... -
Page 22: Operating The Printer Controller
Display an image of files to be print, and status of printing Task list Display printing task, queue and history Printer status Display the connection status for printer Software status Display the controller software status Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 22 of 52... -
Page 23: Toolbar
Move Right Move print head cartridge inwards Feeder forward Move print head cartridge to right Feeder backward Move print head cartridge to left Test Print Display test print option Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 23 of 52... -
Page 24: Installing The Software
The following status shown that the USB driver is successfully installed and the printer controller is ready to be used. Main menu 1: Printer connection status 2: Dongle connection status (Dongle detected) Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 24 of 52... -
Page 25: Using The Software
Before each print please raise the pallet up for the sensor to receive the printing signal. The setting for Print head calibration could be found under “Setting -> Calibration”. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 25 of 52... -
Page 26: Vertical Print
5.4.1.1. Vertical Print The following alignment may include adjustment on print head cartridge and require proper handling. Select “Vertical Print” Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 26 of 52... - Page 27 In the following figure, the point where the red arrow pointed show the print head was not aligning. Hence, alignment should be done. Loosen the screw of the print head. Loosen it only do not remove it. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 27 of 52...
- Page 28 3. Print and check the alignment again. If the line was not straight, redo the step 1-4 until you get a straight line. Following is a figure of perfect vertical alignment. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 28 of 52...
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Page 29: Head Adjusts
Following is an example of printed line, observe the red circled area. It is the point where both print head joined. We will adjust based on the difference of its distance. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 29 of 52... - Page 30 If the distance is large, please loosen screw 2,3,4 and tighten screw 1 & 5. If the distance is small, loosen screw 1&5 and tighten screw 2,3&4. Print the head status to check its alignment. If is not aligned, repeat step 2&3 again. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 30 of 52...
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Page 31: Nozzle Check
3-4mm. Click “Head Status” for nozzle check. ii. Select “Test Print” from Toolbar , then select “Head Status” Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 31 of 52... - Page 32 Strong cleaning will consume more ink than normal cleaning. Conduct nozzle check again. If the result is good, then no need to clean the print head again. Following diagram, show a good condition of nozzle check. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 32 of 52...
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Page 33: Both Directions Calibration
5.4.1.4. Both directions calibration Select “Print” Key in the value for Y-axis Both direction calibration Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 33 of 52... - Page 34 Print it again. If at point “0” the line overlaps perfectly then calibration for both directions had been done. If not, please continue with step 1 & 2. Following is a figure of a good both direction calibration print. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 34 of 52...
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Page 35: Horizontal Distance Between Heads Calibration
5.4.1.5. Horizontal distance between heads calibration. Select “Print to left” Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 35 of 52... - Page 36 Print it out again to check the alignment, the line at “0” should be straight. Following is a figure of what are we expecting. If the line at “0” is not straight, repeat step 1&2. Repeat step 1,2 and 3 for “Print to right” option. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 36 of 52...
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Page 37: Vertical Distance Between Head Calibration
Print it out again to check the alignment, the line at “0” should be straight. Following is a figure of what are we expecting. If the line at “0” is not straight, repeat step 1&2. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 37 of 52... -
Page 38: Printing
If user had already set the folder for print file, the print file will automatically appear on “Task List”. Select “Task List” tab. Double click on the print file. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 38 of 52... - Page 39 Display the number of prints. This could be change based on user requirement. Select “OK” to confirm the print. The file is now on “Print List” and ready to print. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 39 of 52...
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Page 40: Printing A File
The following properties of the print could be adjusted through the Adjustment bar before printing: • X-margin position • Direction of printing (To right, To left and Bi-direction) 5.4.2.3. Calibrating X-axis Select this icon Following pop up window will appear. Select “Base Option”. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 40 of 52... - Page 41 When the print head cartridge stops moving, click “Apply”. Click “Reposition” for the print head to move back to its original position. To ensure accuracy of the calibration, repeat step 4-6 multiple times. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 41 of 52...
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Page 42: Calibrating Y-Axis
Place a tape on above the front sensor. This is the starting point of Y-axis. Open up “Basic parameters setting” window. (Refer to calibration for X-axis on how to open this window). Key in the value that you preferred at Y-moto calibration. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 42 of 52... - Page 43 Select “Move” at Y-Moto Calibration. Use a ruler to measure the exact distance of the tape that you paste in step 1 and the metal plate shown in following figure. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 43 of 52...
- Page 44 Key in the exact value that you measured in step 5 in Y-Run length. Then click “Calculate” (Do not click more than once). 7. Click “Apply” then “OK”. Calibration for Y-axis had been done. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 44 of 52...
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Page 45: Synchronizing Printer
User could set the flash time from b) to synchronize the print press with Zeus V Based on working condition, user could increase/decrease the flash time to increase production. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 45 of 52... -
Page 46: Maintenance
Head Cleaning: Clean the print head if you notice faint printing or gaps in the printed result. This cleans the surface of the print head to improve the print quality. Please refer to printer controller chapter for nozzle check details. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 46 of 52... -
Page 47: Manual Cleaning
Make sure that the nozzles are fully submerged into the cleaning agent. (Caps cover the nozzles fully.) Set for 1-3 minutes. Run the “Clean” function. Do a nozzle check. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 47 of 52... -
Page 48: Ink Station Maintenance
If the problem remain, it might due to the setting for the wiper to perfectly clean the nozzle if off. In this case, the setting needs to be readjust by using the software. Position of wiper Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 48 of 52... -
Page 49: Adjusting The Head Cleaning Wiper
You could check by performing a cleaning in the software. Repeat the steps untill the print head could be clean perfectly. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 49 of 52... -
Page 50: Anti-Drying Caps (Ink Suction Cap)
Using a clean syringe, fill the caps with cleaning agent. Reposition the print head Set for 1-3 minutes. Run the “Clean” function. Repeat if the problem remains. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 50 of 52... -
Page 51: Daily Maintenance
Please apply lubricant oil on moving parts. 6.8.4. Print Head Maintenance Perform nozzle check before switching off the printer. Perform nozzle check daily to check the condition of the printer. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 51 of 52... -
Page 52: Optional Equipment And Replacement Parts
The terms of the guarantee are detailed in the General Terms and Conditions of Machines Highest Mechatronic GmbH. 10. Support, Customer Service and Hotline In case of any problems or additional questions, please turn to your appropriate service partner. Operating instructions MHM Digital V Pro V1_0.docx Page 52 of 52...
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