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- Page 2 This guide refers as the reference tool which guides the service engineer how to install the VASTRAJET machine without anyone else assistance. The information provided in this document ensures its uniqueness and language quality.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Turn ON the Machine..........................20 Turn OFF the Machine ........................... 20 Connecting the Printer to PC ........................21 Printing Blanket (on Conveyer Belt) Adjustments ..................21 Adjusting the Conveyor Belt Tensioning ....................22 Checking the Belt Movement ........................22 VASTRAJET Page | 2... - Page 4 Calibration Wizard ............................. 48 Mechanical Checks ............................. 50 Vertical Check ............................51 Horizontal Calibration ..........................51 Step Calibration ............................54 Save to Printer............................55 12. Do’s and Don’t............................56 13. Troubleshooting Guide ..........................58 14. Error Handling ............................63 VASTRAJET Page | 3...
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Page 5: Site Layout
Fig 1: Displaying the Site Layout Machine Dimension: 3810 x 1780 x 1640mm (Length x Width x Height) *1: Waste Water Outlet 1” BSP 4000 Liters Per Hour *2: Low TDS (10-40 PPM) Water Inlet 1” BSP 4000 Liters Per Hour VASTRAJET Page | 4... -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
The type of safety precautions that must be followed are categorized by pictorial signs as below: Indicates a heads-up warning Indicates any action or condition prohibited when using the product Indicates compulsory actions that must be taken when using the product VASTRAJET Page | 5... -
Page 7: Warnings And Cautions
Do not disassemble parts, repair or modify the product unless it is instructed in this documentation. It may cause an injury, electric shock, and fire. Thus, ColorJet is not serving any responsibility for any injury or damage that can result of uninstructed dis-assemblies, repairs and modifications. - Page 8 In case of contact with eyes and skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water. Otherwise, it may cause red eyes and minor irritation. If find any of the symptom, contact to your doctor and follow the given advice. VASTRAJET Page | 7...
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Page 9: Emergency Stop Button
Fabric surface may get wavy or curved by a sudden temperature and humidity change. When setting the fabric into the machine, flatten the surface with hands without making any scratches or stains. • Do not wet the fabric. VASTRAJET Page | 8... -
Page 10: Precautions For Ink Use
Printer's waste ink is industrial waste. Thus, it must be disposed according to regulations and local laws to avoid the environment pollution. If there is any confusion, kindly ask operators for industrial waste disposal to process waste ink. VASTRAJET Page | 9... -
Page 11: Site Requirements
• Water Consumption per day : 80 Liters to 2000 Liters • pH : 6 to 8 • Fittings 1” BSP Outlet • Check with local laws for disposal of contaminated water. • Fittings 1” BSP VASTRAJET Page | 10... -
Page 12: Computer Requirements
• Human Input Devices (Keyboard & Mouse) • HDD/SSD : 200GB or more • 1 USB 2.0 Port or USB 2.0 Compatible USB 3.0 Port for VastraJet Interface • Color monitor with 1600x1024 resolution, 24 bit colors Recommended requirement •... -
Page 13: Unloading And Unpacking
4. Unloading and Unpacking Packing Details VastraJet is shipped in an iron cage and base called "Pallet ", wrapped in three layers with antistatic moisture locked plastic covers. The packing and unpacking dimensions with weight are given as follow: •... - Page 14 Step 10: After all this, land the machine on the levelled surface. note the orientation of printer facing as per the room plan, before entering the room Precautions: Do not lift the extreme ends of the machine by machine or hand, as it may result in serious damage (sensitive areas). VASTRAJET Page | 13...
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Page 15: Getting Ready The Machine
Step 21: Start printing. Now, the machine is ready to use. Note: Before initializing the machine, manually move the carriage to check for any obstacle and switch ON the Print Engine to verify whether everything is OK or not. VASTRAJET Page | 14... -
Page 16: Installing Accessories
Follow these steps to place the tube light: Step 1: Fix the tube light in the Tube Light Bracket by gently pushing it. Step 2: Fix the Tube Light Connector to establish connection, as shown below: Fig 4: Displaying the Tube Light Connector VASTRAJET Page | 15... -
Page 17: Tower Light
Step 2: Tight the screws to fix the tower light, as shown below: Fig 6: Fixing the Screws Step 3: Fix the Tower Light Connector to make the connection, as shown below: Fig 7: Fixing the Tower Light Connector Now, the Tower Light gets fixed. VASTRAJET Page | 16... -
Page 18: Water Tank And Washing Tub
Step 9: Move the tub UP to match the screw’s holes of actuator and tub engaging brackets. Step 10: Screw two fasteners (one on each side) from the actuator brackets. Step 11: Connect the brush motor cable. Step 12: Gently insert the tub, as shown below: Fig 8: Inserting the Water Tub VASTRAJET Page | 17... -
Page 19: Humidifier
Note: Humidifier Control knob should set in minimum. Step 2: Insert the Humidifier’s cables in the Red & Black terminal, as shown below: Fig 10: Connecting Humidifier's Cable to the Terminal Now, the Humidifier gets placed. VASTRAJET Page | 18... -
Page 20: Connecting The Power Cable
1. Use the plug adapter that comes with the product. 2. Attach the adapter to the three-pin plug first, then plug the adapter to the two-pin outlet. 3. Always earth the outlet with the plug adapter. VASTRAJET Page | 19... -
Page 21: Turning The Power On/Off (Conveyor Belt)
Fig 12: Turning ON the Machine Turn OFF the Machine Turn the Main Power knob located on the right side at the back of the machine to "OFF" position, as shown below: Fig 13: Turning OFF the Machine VASTRAJET Page | 20... -
Page 22: Connecting The Printer To Pc
Fig 15: Loosing the Tensioner Screws 2. To control belt shifting, belt tensioner screws should not be disturbed. In such case, the Shifting Control Slider Block has to be adjusted in the required direction to control belt shifting. VASTRAJET Page | 21... -
Page 23: Adjusting The Conveyor Belt Tensioning
Wait for the running print to be completed, if repeats are given, stop immediately after the running image is completed, and prevent giving next command. o Takeout the fabric, lower the tub and run glue cycle in reverse direction with 70% speed. VASTRAJET Page | 22... -
Page 24: Belt Shifting Control
Belt shifting can be controlled ‘on the fly’ as well as when print is stopped. • To control the position of Adjust Roller, turn the Toggle switch into FWD/REV direction (The Toggle Switch is available backside of the HMI) as per the requirements. Case-I: Belt Shifted Towards Left VASTRAJET Page | 23... -
Page 25: Running The Wash Cycle
Step 1: Switch ON the printer from the main power panel, the Start Up screen appears on HMI. Step 2: Select the OPERATIONS option from the HMI screen, as shown below: Fig 17: Selecting the OPERATIONS Option The OPERATIONS screen appears (Refer to Fig 18). VASTRAJET Page | 24... - Page 26 Step 5: Enable the WASHING ON option by selecting the WASHING OFF button. Step 6: Select the WASH SETTINGS option, as shown below: Fig 19: Displaying the WASHINGCYCLE Screen The WASH CYCLE SETTINGS screen appears (Refer to Fig 20). VASTRAJET Page | 25...
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Page 27: Glue Description
The following are the two main reasons for removing all the glue layers:- o When the thickness of the adhesive layer goes on increasing due to multiple coat of the Perma. o When the glue layer feels smudgy or groovy (in terms of evenness). VASTRAJET Page | 26... -
Page 28: Stages Of Glue (Adhesive) Process
Glue Process Preparation Follow these steps for glue process preparation: Step 1: Keep the ventilators and exhaust fans ready. Step 2: Lift up the Press Roller and remove the fabric, if any. Fig 21: Pressing Rollers VASTRAJET Page | 27... - Page 29 Step 5: Put on gloves, goggles, and face mask for safety Fig 24: Using Safety Precautions Step 6: Keep ready the following items:- • Glue container(500-600ml), whichever required • Home cleaner liquid spray • Pouring container VASTRAJET Page | 28...
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Page 30: Glue Coating Procedure
Fig 25: Closing the Press Roller Step 2: Set the HMI to Glue Cycle mode, set the belt speed as 7 (Ensure that belt direction is reverse, and washing tub should be down). Fig 26: Enabling the Glue Cycle Mode VASTRAJET Page | 29... - Page 31 Step 5: Once the glue has crossed the press roller, speed can be increased to 20. Using the cotton bud stick, keep spreading the glue from the area where glue is in excess, to the area wherever the glue is less in quantity. Fig 29: Spreading the Glue VASTRAJET Page | 30...
- Page 32 Step 11: Once excess glue is removed, run glue cycle for 30-50 min with glue dryer on. Step 12: Wipe off the glue from the Press Roller, with the help of cleaner damp towel. VASTRAJET Page | 31...
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Page 33: Glue Removing Preparation
Note: Do not use the Belt Washing Unit during the glue coating or glue removing process. Additionally, glue or the cleaner may damage the brush-roller or sponge roller, thus put a cover on the washing unit. VASTRAJET Page | 32... - Page 34 Fig 33: Wiping the Belt Step 3: Pour cleaner liquid (Solvtek) onto wipe clothes. Fig 34: Pouring Cleaner Liquid Step 4: Wait 5 minutes to dissolve glue. Step 5: Wipe dissolved glue and cleaner by wipe clothes. VASTRAJET Page | 33...
- Page 35 Step 9: After clean up the part, turn belt and repeat cleaning until clean up over all. Remove cover sheet which covers washing unit. Step 10: Finally, remove remained cover sheets, and keep the belt dry. Fig 37: Removing the Cover Sheet VASTRAJET Page | 34...
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Page 36: Ink Filling
Step 2: Remove the Main Ink Tank cover and refill ink (as per the color stickers), as shown below: Fig 39: Refilling the Main Ink Tank Note: Please note refill ink as per color sticker. Step 3: Connect the refill connectors to the head board. VASTRAJET Page | 35... -
Page 37: Head Installation
Step 4: Mount the Print Head in the slot on the Head Plate. Step 5: Fix all the screws (3x16 mm screws) gently on the Print Head, as shown below: Fig 41: Fixing the Head Screw VASTRAJET Page | 36... - Page 38 Step 13: Perform the Head Purging for all colors. Step 14: Perform the Head Blotting to gently clean the Print Head. Step 15: Perform the Nozzle Test to check the nozzle status of all the Print Heads. Now, the Print Head gets installed. VASTRAJET Page | 37...
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Page 39: Installation Of Printer Manager
Immediately after the Windows Installer screen, the Welcome to the PrinterManager Setup Wizard appears, as shown below: Fig 43: The Welcome Printer Manager Setup Wizard Step 2: Click on the Next button to start the installation of the printer manager (Refer to Fig 43). VASTRAJET Page | 38... - Page 40 The Installing Printer Manager window appears and displays the progress in installation. When the installation process completed, the Next button gets enabled. Step 6: Click on the Next button in the Installing Printer Manager window to complete the installation process. VASTRAJET Page | 39...
- Page 41 Now, the Printer Manager software is installed on your system and a shortcut for the Printer Manager appears on the desktop. To open the Printer Manager screen, double-click on it. The Printer Manager window appears as shown below: Fig 46: Displaying the User Interface of Printer Manager VASTRAJET Page | 40...
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Page 42: Printer Manager Settings
Width: Set width of the color bar. o Placement: Enable or disable the color bar and its placement viz. left, right, or both. o Height same with image: If enabled, the height of the color bar is same as the image height. VASTRAJET Page | 41... - Page 43 Using the Move tab, the Y Speed can be updated as per the requirements. The Preference tab is shown in the image below: Fig 49: Displaying the Preference Tab Using the Preference tab, the measuring unit can be set or changed. VASTRAJET Page | 42...
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Page 44: Head Voltage Settings
Step 2: Enter the left and right base voltage values of each color Print Head under the Base Voltage section. The Temperature window of 512i head , as shown below: Fig 51: Setting the Base Voltage Value of 512i Head VASTRAJET Page | 43... - Page 45 The Left and Right Base Voltage values of 512i Head is shown in the image below: Fig 53: Displaying the Head Voltage Printed on the 512i Head The Left and Right Base Voltage values of 1024i Head is shown in the image below: VASTRAJET Page | 44...
- Page 46 Fig 54: Displaying the Head Voltage Printed on the 1024i Head Step 3: After specifying the head voltage, click on the Apply To Board button and then, on the Ok button to apply the settings (Refer to Fig 52). Now, the head voltage gets set. VASTRAJET Page | 45...
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Page 47: Loading The Fabric
Fig 56: Displaying Path of Fabric Step 6: Carefully stretch the fabric stretched to keep it wrinkle free and easily pass below the press roller. Additionally, pull down the press roller through toggle handle. VASTRAJET Page | 46... - Page 48 HMI. Additionally, move the belt forward a little, so that fabric gets securely winded into the take up roller. Step 13: Place back the Roller Stopper pin to secure the take-up roller. Now, the fabric gets loaded into the machine. VASTRAJET Page | 47...
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Page 49: Head Alignment
Print Heads should be calibrated to ensure good printing quality. To open the Calibration Wizard, click on the Main Menu→Tools→Calibration Wizard path, as shown below: Fig 58: Selecting the Calibration Wizard Option This should bring up the Calibration Wizard, as shown below: Fig 59: Displaying the Calibration Wizard VASTRAJET Page | 48... - Page 50 When you press the Next button, you are redirected to the Calibration Wizard, as shown in the below image: Fig 60: Displaying the Printer Calibration Options Let’s discuss each test and their result one by one in the upcoming section. VASTRAJET Page | 49...
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Page 51: Mechanical Checks
When there is angular error in a head’s placement, the line formed by a particular Print Head will appear broken, as shown in the image below: Fig 62: Defect in Angle Check Let’s discus the next vertical check. VASTRAJET Page | 50... -
Page 52: Vertical Check
Right to Left test print at“0” position. In case of error in the Bi-Direction offset, the Left to Right and Right to Left print would align at some other point on the scale. VASTRAJET Page | 51... - Page 53 “0” position, but at some other point on the calibration scale. The position at which the test head aligns perfectly with the reference head, indicates the error in position. VASTRAJET Page | 52...
- Page 54 The Left Calibration Result is shown in the image below: Fig 65: The Horizontal Left Check The Right Calibration Result is shown in the image below: Fig 66: The Horizontal Right Check VASTRAJET Page | 53...
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Page 55: Step Calibration
Step 3: Click on the => icon (Refer to Fig 67) on the Step Calibration window. The correction value result will be reflected in the Step field (Refer to Fig 67). The same step value will also be displayed in the Steps field on the Quick Access Toolbar. VASTRAJET Page | 54... -
Page 56: Save To Printer
On clicking the Save To Printer option, all the previously made settings get saved on the Main Board. In case, printer manager needs to reinstall, then you can retrieve all the settings using the Load From Printer option. VASTRAJET Page | 55... -
Page 57: Do's And Don't
4. Don’t over tension the fabric tensioner 5. Don’t over adjust the belt shifting control roller/knob 6. Don’t keep the shifting control roller screws loose 7. Never keep the printing continue, if the belt has shifted more VASTRAJET Page | 56... - Page 58 13. Don’t move the carriage over the Capping Station when printer is OFF and capping is in UP position 14. Don’t turn the Capping Knob during the printer is running 15. Don’t run the printing when glue layer is peeling OFF VASTRAJET Page | 57...
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Page 59: Troubleshooting Guide
Check 24V power on the Head Board connector. b) Replace the Head Board, if required. 7. Emergency Button is pressed Case 7: Emergency Button is Pressed a) Release the Emergency Button, if pressed. b) Check 220V on emergency. VASTRAJET Page | 58... - Page 60 Case 6: Correct the step calibration using the Step Calibration section. 7. Vibration in movement:- Case 7: Perform the following actions as o LM block is wear out per the requirements: o Incorrect pulley alignment a) Replace the LM block VASTRAJET Page | 59...
- Page 61 Case 1: Perform Test Print to check the nozzle test) blockage in nozzles. (Refer to Issuing the TEST PRINT Command section). 2. Incorrect feed step (calibration Case 2: Perform the step calibration and required) correct the step value. (Refer to Feed Calibration section). VASTRAJET Page | 60...
- Page 62 Jetting Pump Power supply cable. If the Voltage is OK, then check the following: 1. Pump is jammed. In such case, clean it. 2. Pump is not working. In such case, replace it. VASTRAJET Page | 61...
- Page 63 Case 4: Replace the ink/air tub or tighten leakage/cut/loose on fitting joints if loose. 5. Vacuum pump connector Case 5: Tighten the Vacuum Pump Conn- loose/open from MMCB ector or close from MMCB. VASTRAJET Page | 62...
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Page 64: Error Handling
Print data mismatch with fire Kindly refer to the error code 04020021. USB and common earthing related 40020001 Data header error. issue. Kindly refer to the error code 40020009 Image too width. 400100D1. 4002000C Head board Step 1 Initialization problem. VASTRAJET Page | 63... - Page 65 Servo motor and drive is overloaded. ALE 7 Over Speed Motor’s control speed exceeds the limit of normal speed. ALE 8 Abnormal pulse control command Input frequency of pulse command exceeds the limit of it allowable setting value. VASTRAJET Page | 64...
- Page 66 Memory Error EE-PROM write-in and read-out is in error. ALE 18/ALE I Serial Communication Time Out RS-232/485 serial communication time out. ALE 19/ALE J Motor Type Error The motor capacity does not match the Servo Drive setting. VASTRAJET Page | 65...
- Page 68 For Any Query Please Contact Us www.colorjetgroup.com Call us on +91-120-4548195 Email on info@colorjetgroup.com For Ink Enquiry:- sales@colorjetgroup.com For Support:- support@colorjetgroup.com...
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