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  • Page 1 JF-240UV User Manual http://www.GCCworld.com GCC Club V.9 2020 Sep...
  • Page 2 JF-240UV User Manual Dear Sir / Madam, Thank you for choosing GCC and the JF-240UV Flatbed Printer. You can be assured that this machine meets the highest safety standards while using technological innovations shared by no other UV printer. JF-240UV Flatbed Printer is backed by GCC, a truly international company that is dedicated to help your business grow.
  • Page 3 Add 5.3.9 How to set CorelDraw for Spot White Add specification of JF-240UV with blower V.8 2019 Sep. Add How to upgrade your VLCD to the latest version Add JF-240UV Reference Parameter (For Foil Stamping) 5.2.7 V.9 2020 Sep. How to User Auto Serialization in FlexiPRINT GCC Edition-ADVANCED...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1.6 Ink Operating and Storage Environment ..............10 Chapter 2 Equipment Main Body Introduction ................11 2.1 Flatbed UV Printer ....................... 11 2.1.1 JF-240UV Flatbed Printer Key features ............12 2.2 JF-240UV Appearance ....................13 2.2.1 JF-240UV Front View ..................13 2.2.2...
  • Page 5 JF-240UV User Manual 5.2.3 Add Image Setting ....................60 5.2.4 Editor ........................64 5.2.5 External Software Printing Setups ..............80 5.2.6 JOB Server Settings ..................... 82 5.2.7 How to User Auto Serialization in FlexiPRINT GCC Edition-ADVANCED ..88 5.3 How To Set The color-white/white-color/color-white-color printing ....95 5.3.1...
  • Page 6 6.8 How to replace alignment rule ..................165 Chapter 7 Caldera Installation ....................... 166 7.1 Caldera Installation ..................... 166 7.1.1 How to set GCC JF-240UV Driver ..............166 7.1.2 Launch Caldera RIP ................... 169 Chapter 8 Reference Parameter Settings .................. 174...

  • Page 7: Warning

    JF-240UV User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Warning These symbols are applied in the user manual for the safety precaution and to prevent equipment from damage. These symbols are informational notice. Please do understand meanings for each of these symbols and its related safety precautions prior operate the equipment.

  • Page 8: Inks Safety Information

    JF-240UV User Manual Printing The symbol indicates that during Warning the printing process do not put your hands in the printing area to avoid injury. Avoid Injury The symbol indicates that during Warning the printing process do not put your hands in the area to avoid your hands being pinched by moving parts.

  • Page 9: First-Aid Measures

    JF-240UV User Manual Disposal Considerations Waste ink contains hazardous substances. Do not dispose waste ink with household rubbish. Do not allow product to reach sewage system. Recommend to dispose waste ink according to official regulations. 1.3 First-Aid Measures Contact by...

  • Page 10: Equipment Installation Precautions

    JF-240UV User Manual Equipment Installation Precautions GCC JF-240UV shall be installed in a relatively clean, free from dust environment and the surface for the equipment to be installed shall be stable and flat. We suggest that you install the equipment in an air-conditioned environment to control the appropriate temperature and humidity.

  • Page 11: Ink Operating And Storage Environment

    JF-240UV User Manual 1.6 Ink Operating and Storage Environment Store the inks away from direct sunlight or other lighting sources, including fluorescent lighting. Store them away from acids, alkalis, and oxidizing material as well. Additionally, keep container tightly closed in a dry, cool, well ventilated place.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Equipment Main Body Introduction

    PC and foam board; furthermore, users can print preferred patterns on personalized items, such as phone cases, bottles, etc. GCC JF-240UV Flatbed Printer is the most suitable equipment for custom items with stunning quality.

  • Page 13: Jf-240Uv Flatbed Printer Key Features

    JF-240UV User Manual 2.1.1 JF-240UV Flatbed Printer Key features Features: 1. Maximum print area: 610x508mm (24”x20”) 2. Media thickness up to 300mm (11.8”) 3. Print resolution of up to 1,440dpi 4. Acceptable media weight up to 15Kg 5. Maximum Print Speed: 5.78 m 6.

  • Page 14: Jf-240Uv Appearance

    JF-240UV User Manual 2.2 JF-240UV Appearance 2.2.1 JF-240UV Front View M. Toolbox L. Front lid (Front hood) K. Print head set A. Maintenance J. Printing area B. Barometer I. Waste ink bottle C. LED lamp H. Touch screen control panel D.

  • Page 15: Jf-240Uv Rear View

    JF-240UV User Manual 2.2.2 JF-240UV Rear view T. Side cover N. Rear door O. Fuse P. Power socket Q. USB R. Ethernet S. Power switch...

  • Page 16: Jf-240Uv Parts Description

    (Please follow the local regulations to dispose the waste ink to prevent contaminating the environment) J. Printing Area The area where JF-240UV conducts the inkjet printing. K. Print Head Set Printing graphic image L. Front Lid Keep closed to prevent eyes from being damaged by LED UV light.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Installation Procedure

    JF-240UV User Manual Chapter 3 Installation Procedure 3.1 Machine Setup 3.1.1 Turn On The Power Step 1 Please check the ink chip is inserted properly into the corresponding slot. Step 2 Fill each color of ink bottle with corresponding color of ink. It is suggested to horizontally shake the White ink 15 times before filling in the bottle or stir the White ink manually before printing.

  • Page 18: Set Ink Flow To Printer Heads

    JF-240UV User Manual 3.1.2 Set Ink Flow To Printer Heads Step 1 Remove the thumbscrew and open the left cover. Step 2 Open the ink valve. Ink valve is opened Ink valve is closed Step 3 1. Entre FLATBED mode.
  • Page 19 JF-240UV User Manual Step 4 Ink install flow: Start Ink Install Procedure? ENTER CANCEL 1.Empty waste ink bottle. 2.Open the ink valves of print Head. ENTER CANCEL Open the ink valves of ink bottle as shown ENTER CANCEL Insert the chips of each color. Do not...

  • Page 20: Software Setup

    JF-240UV User Manual 3.2 Software Setup Softkey Installation Instructions 3.2.1 Insert the DVD and run the installation and follow the instructions. Disable your antivirus software before installing FlexiPRINT GCC Edition. When the Install Manager dialog comes up, enter your password here: Select "Open In Web Browser Now."...
  • Page 21 JF-240UV User Manual 3. Select "Activate Now"...
  • Page 22 JF-240UV User Manual 4. The FlexiPRINT GCC Edition is installed. 5. Select "Yes,I want to restart my computer now."...

  • Page 23: Chapter 4 Control Panel

    JF-240UV User Manual Chapter 4 Control Panel This section mainly describes JF-240UV Flatbed Printer’s touch screen control panel, work flows and key operations. 4.1 Control Panel Workflow Operating work flow:...
  • Page 24 JF-240UV User Manual Control panel flow:...
  • Page 25 JF-240UV User Manual Operating work flow:...
  • Page 26 JF-240UV User Manual Control panel flow: USER SET NOZZLE CHECK POWER SAVE VACUUM SYSTEM INFO OPTION AUTO CLEANING MANUL CLEANING INK REMAINIING MAINTENANCE NETWORK RESTORE PH GAP AUTO DETECTION PARAMETER： DEFAULT SET1 VACUUM SET3 SET2 LED POWER X：_______ Y：_______ NORMAL...
  • Page 27 JF-240UV User Manual Operating work flow:...
  • Page 28 JF-240UV User Manual Control panel flow: REAR： FRONT：...
  • Page 29 JF-240UV User Manual Operating work flow: Control panel flow: IP：192.168.102.249 Sub Mask：255.255.255.0 Gateway：192.168.102.250 RESTORE DEFAULT：YES MAC Address： 00：CF：52：72：03：01...
  • Page 30 JF-240UV User Manual PAUSE while printing: Users can pause on the printing job by pressing the PAUSE button and proceed to cleaning procedure to improve printing quality. Operating work flow: Control panel flow:...

  • Page 31: Control Panel Layout Description

    JF-240UV User Manual 4.2 Control Panel Layout Description Control Panel Layout Description Function Description Setting Default Media sizing Adjustment menu setup key for roll Optional media printing settings (work with roll to roll system) ROLL (Media Roll) (AMC) Automatically detect...
  • Page 32 JF-240UV User Manual (LOAD MADIA) Set/Place media height (AMC) Automatically detect the media height (ORIGIN) Set printing origin → MENU USER SET 1) USER DEFAULT ： Initial parameters Can store up to 3 User DEFAULT settings groups 2) SET1~3 parameter settings...
  • Page 33 JF-240UV User Manual Normal print head cleaning NORMAL Powerful print head cleaning POWERFUL Purge white ink for print head cleaning after the defined printing passes are performed. Select PASS TO WHITE CLEAN can define the number of PASS TO WHITE passes for white ink clean.
  • Page 34 JF-240UV User Manual POWER SAVE sec., 1 min., 3 min. and 5 min. → MENU VACUUM Vacuum function is to ensure ON/OFF material’s flatness. This setting can be enabled or disabled. Default is enabled. If choose disable, then VACUUM there will be no vacuum sucking during the printing operation.
  • Page 35 JF-240UV User Manual Ink-install flow INK INSTALL/DRAIN Ink-drain flow → MENU SYSTEM INFO MODEL：Display the equipment dimension and model based on factory version settings FW：Display Firmware version serial number based on factory version SYSTEM INFO settings. FPGA：Display FPGA version serial number based on factory version settings.
  • Page 36 JF-240UV User Manual → MENU NETWORK IP address IP ADDRESS MAC address MCA ADDRESS → MENU RFACTORY DEFAULT Reset machine setting to factory default. FACTORY DEFAULT → MENU PH GAP AUTO DETECTION Automatically detect the gap between print head and media.
  • Page 37 JF-240UV User Manual Set the period of time that the OPTIONAL machine can be operated. The Time Locker function can be used for hire of a machine to schools or organizations TIME LOCKER to manage the rent duration of a hired machine.
  • Page 38 JF-240UV User Manual MANUL CLEANING Circulation of white ink print head WHITE CIRCULATION...

  • Page 39: Chapter 5 Operating The Jf-240Uv

    JF-240UV User Manual Chapter 5 Operating the JF-240UV 5.1 Hardware Operation 5.1.1 How to Set Flatbed Printing Mode NOTICE: The factory setting of the height between print media and print head is 1.5mm. If the height between print media and print head is more than 2mm, it may cause ink droplet misting or splashing and lead to a grainy and uneven printing.
  • Page 40 JF-240UV User Manual 3. Continue to print by uni-direction: The throughput may be decreased and the quality may be slightly affected, because the print mode is forced to set to uni-direction and the print head gap is not the optimum value.
  • Page 41 JF-240UV User Manual Workflow A. Set the “PH Gap Auto Adjustment” to be “ON” on control panel: (The default setting)
  • Page 42 JF-240UV User Manual B. Set the “PH Gap Auto Adjustment” to be “OFF” on the control panel:...

  • Page 43: How To Print On Rigid Material

    Please load the rigid material correctly according to following steps. Step 1. Entre FLATBED mode. Step 2. Select MENU. Step 3. Select USER SET. Step 4. Select DEFAULT and select BACK icon . Step 5. Place print media on the lower right corner of the platen of JF-240UV. (CAUTION)
  • Page 44 JF-240UV User Manual Step 6. Select LOAD MADIA, and then adjust the height of platen of JF-240 to proper position. (Note: the printing side should always be adjusted BELOW the print head.) Step 7. Select AMC to autamatically detect the height between print media and print head.
  • Page 45 JF-240UV User Manual Step 5. Place print media on platen of JF-240UV. Step 6. Select LOAD MADIA, and then adjust the height of platen of JF-240 to proper position. (Note: the printing side should always be adjusted BELOW the print head.) Step 7.

  • Page 46: How To Set Ip

    JF-240UV User Manual 5.1.4 How To Set IP Check the IP address of JF-240UV. Step 1 1. Select MENU on the control panel. 2. Select NETWORK 3. Select IP Step 2 Go to IP, select IP/Sub Mask/Gateway and adjust the value and select ENTER.

  • Page 47: Simplified Output Procedure

    JF-240UV User Manual Step 4. Start JF-240UV (VLCD) and click Open. Step 5. Enter the IP address acquired from the control panel in the “IP Address” column and click Save. 5.1.5 Simplified Output Procedure Basic Output Message Please make sure test tuning / printing / quality / LED lamp are ok.

  • Page 48: Reset Back To The Factory Settings

    JF-240UV User Manual 5.1.6 Reset Back To The Factory Settings If messed up the parameter settings in the above operation, user can select from the control panel, follow the steps to reset back to the factory default. Step 1. 1. Select MENU on the control panel.
  • Page 49 3. Set X and Y coordinates of NOZZLE CHECK pattern on the material and select CONFIRM. Step 2. JF-240UV will execute Nozzle Check automatically to ensure the print head quality. (Please refer to Chapter 6.3.3 and Chapter 6.3.4 for detailed instructions) If there is blocked pixel in print head, recommend to conduct following steps: Step 3.

  • Page 50: How To Pause/Clean/Delete The Job While Printing

    JF-240UV User Manual Step 4. Conduct POWERFUL cleaning (when NORMAL cleaning does not clean throughout, it is suggested to conduct POWERFUL to clean up). 1. Select MENU on the control panel. 2. Select CLEANING. 3. Select POWERFUL and the machine will proceed to POWERFUL cleaning.
  • Page 51 JF-240UV User Manual Step 2. LCM shows Step 3. Select NORMAL CLEANING, and press ENTER for NORMAL mode. Step 4. Select POWERFUL CLEANING, and press ENTER for POWERFUL mode. Step 5. Complete cleaning, select RESUME to continue. Canceling job while printing Step1: Select PAUSE button on the control panel.

  • Page 52: How To Set Pass To White Clean

    JF-240UV User Manual 5.1.9 How To Set Pass To White Clean When PASS TO WHITE CLEAN function is turned on, the purge of white ink will be automatically performed after the defined pass is printed in order to keep the print head cleaning.
  • Page 53 JF-240UV User Manual Step 2 Go to Print settings→Check engine board version and click Read to complete VLCD version upgrade.

  • Page 54: Flexiprint Gcc Edition Operation

    JF-240UV User Manual 5.2 FlexiPRINT GCC Edition Operation Recommended System Requirements Operating System： Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 RAM：4GB Install Space：700 MB for base program Working Disk Space：4 GB Other：Broadband Internet connection or Available port for hardware key and Available port for output device 5.2.1 Basic Elements for FlexiPRINT GCC Edition...
  • Page 55 JF-240UV User Manual Toolbar Launch FlexiPRINT GCC Edition program. The toolbar is the fastest way to browse through it. Launch “Toolbar”, right click on the blank section on the toolbar, then select the toolbar or content to be displayed. If you want to view the layout for the main page, please refer to the software basic elements.

  • Page 56: How To Setup For Printing And Import File

    JF-240UV User Manual 5.2.2 How To Setup For Printing and Import File Before starting Setup process, make sure the Ethernet cable is connected to your computer. For the installation of FlexiPRINT GCC Edition software, refer to Chapter 3.2. Step 1. Right-click on FlexiPRINT GCC Edition Icon and FlexiPRINT EDITOR Icon and select properties.
  • Page 57 JF-240UV User Manual Step 4. The settings is completed and open FlexiPRINT GCC Edition.
  • Page 58 JF-240UV User Manual Step 5. From menu “Setup→Add Setup” setting to open up “Add Setup” dialog box (Short cut key Ctrl+N). Step 6. Select the output device model from the menu, select Hybrid Devices and select JF-240UV.
  • Page 59 JF-240UV User Manual Step 7. After the new device is added, complete the operation. Step 8. Select “Add File→Add Job” (Short Cut Key Ctrl+O).
  • Page 60 JF-240UV User Manual Step 9. At the “Add Job” window select the file name to be printed, and click Add to add the file. Step 10. The open file operation is complete.

  • Page 61: Add Image Setting

    JF-240UV User Manual 5.2.3 Add Image Setting Add job (Short cut key Ctrl+O) The jobs can be transferred to the software via several channels. Add job through file 1. Proceed with following operations: a. Select “Add Job” from the “File” drop menu.
  • Page 62 JF-240UV User Manual 2. Select the file to be added. 3. Select the options required: a. Select “Preview” to view the thumbnail for the selected file. b. Select “Copy to job folder” to copy the file to local working folder.
  • Page 63 JF-240UV User Manual c. Select “Open job properties” to automatically launch “job properties” dialog box once the job is added to the “retention queue”.。 4. From the settings list, select the settings that you want to apply to print the file.
  • Page 64 JF-240UV User Manual Select the preset options you want to save. Save the default Layout tab value. Save the default Color management tab value. Save the default Color adjustment tab value. Save the default Separation tab value. Save the default Tile tab value.

  • Page 65: Editor

    JF-240UV User Manual Deleting Setups To delete jobs, please execute the following steps : ˙ Select the Delete or Backspace key in the keyboard. ˙ Select the job, and select the delete from the Edit menu. ˙ Select the job, and click the delete button in the toolbar.
  • Page 66 JF-240UV User Manual Media Size The size of the media loaded into your output device. Select from one of the preset sizes, or specify unique dimensions below. The width and height of the media. The margins of the printable area.
  • Page 67 JF-240UV User Manual The amount of space between the various tiles, copies and/or nested jobs that are output as part of the job. Page Range Specifies the range of pages that are output for a multi-page job. Format is x-y. Also accepts “,” to put in multiple ranges.
  • Page 68 JF-240UV User Manual After output Sets what to do with the job after output. Delete Removes jobs from the queue after output. Hold Places jobs in the Hold Queue after output or at the bottom of the queue. Send Sets what part of a combination print and contour job will be output.
  • Page 69 JF-240UV User Manual Color Correction Select the desired type of color correction. Use color correction Activates the color correction settings from the selected ICC Profile Use only linearization Activates the linearization settings only from the selected ICC Profile. No color correction...
  • Page 70 JF-240UV User Manual 3.Error Diffusion2 4.FMXPress 5.KF Diffusion 6.Random Diffusion 7.LX Diffusion 8.Angle Screen Description：1. SO Diffusion SO Diffusion is the default diffusion method for all newly created profiles. It eliminates banding and produces the smoothest gradients and most vibrant and accurate output of any other diffusion method.
  • Page 71 JF-240UV User Manual Use color mapping Check to print spot colors based on settings in global and custom color mapping. Click Color Mapping to set custom color mapping options. Ignore overprint Ignores any overprint settings that may exist in jobs it outputs.
  • Page 72 JF-240UV User Manual alignment. Bidirectional The print head prints in both directions to increase the speed of printing while sacrificing precise alignment. Tiling and Cropping Jobs The Tiling and Cropping Jobs shows the settings that related to output device. The setting options may differ according to different output device.
  • Page 73 JF-240UV User Manual Panel size The panel splits the job into tiles and is output by the software. If the panel reduces in size so that it does not cover the entire job, only the parts covered by the panel are output.
  • Page 74 JF-240UV User Manual Dividing a Job into Uniform Rows and Columns of Tiles 1. Check the fields to tile the job vertically or horizontally into evenly divided columns or rows 2. Set the fields to the desired width for the tiles.
  • Page 75 JF-240UV User Manual Selecting a Tile To select a tile, either click the tile in the preview pane, or select the tile using the field in the Selected tile section of the Tile tab Editing Tiles To edit the size of the selected tile, change the values in the fields.
  • Page 76 JF-240UV User Manual Labels and Marks Tab You may choose to print crop marks and information about the job along with any notes that you enter. Color Select the ink that is used to print labels and marks. Width Sets the width of the labels.
  • Page 77 JF-240UV User Manual Color Adjustment Tab Note：The adjustment value of brightness is not 0, hence, the value has been set to 0 as default The Color Adjustment tab provides some basic tools to manually adjust the output color. Each color channel is listed separately as a linearization curve that determines what percentage of coverage is used (output) for a specified percentage in the original image (input).
  • Page 78 JF-240UV User Manual Contrast Adjusts the amount of contrast in the image. This setting is only available when All color channels are selected. Vividness Adjusts the vividness of the image. Higher settings boost color saturation and brightness at the expense of color fidelity and detail. Lower settings decrease color saturation and brightness, but increase contrast.
  • Page 79 JF-240UV User Manual To print separations for certain colors only, clear the checkboxes for the colors you do not want to print. Print separations in color Makes each process color separation print in the appropriate color of ink. If you do not select this option, all process color separations will print in black.
  • Page 80 JF-240UV User Manual • Single click points will become the view center. • Single click and drag any sections you would like to enlarge. Scale the image to fit the view window. Set default preview pane Select one of the three available views from the list at the top of the preview pane.

  • Page 81: External Software Printing Setups

    JF-240UV User Manual 5.2.5 External Software Printing Setups Adobe Illustrator Windows Color printing 1. Select “Document Setup” from the Adobe Illustrator “File” pull down menu : a. Select “Artboard” from the pull down menu: i. Select a standard sheet size from the Size field.
  • Page 82 JF-240UV User Manual CorelDRAW 1. Select “Print Setup” from the “File” menu in CorelDRAW. a. Select printer from the “Name” field. b. Click on the “Properties” button. Select sheet size from the “Paper” field, or select “Custom Page” to use user defined sheet size.

  • Page 83: Job Server Settings

    JOB Server Settings JOB Server is a feature to configure a print server that allows several computers sharing the network to send and print documents utilizing the same printer. 1. Add GCC JF-240UV printer driver and tick “Yes, install the desktop driver”.
  • Page 84 JF-240UV User Manual 2. Go to Start from the taskbar and select Devices and Printers. 3. GCC JF-240UV_1 printer server is shared on the intranet.
  • Page 85 4. Then use anther computer to connect the shared printer. Go to Start menu from the taskbar and select Devices and Printers and click Add a printer. 5. Select Add a Network, wireless or Bluetooth printer and choose JF-240UV from the printer list. The JF-240UV printer will be added.
  • Page 86 JF-240UV User Manual 6. Open Illustrator, go to Print under File from the menu bar of Illustrator. 7. Select GCC JF-240UV_1 from the Printer drop down menu and click Setup.
  • Page 87 JF-240UV User Manual 8. Select Advanced…...
  • Page 88 JF-240UV User Manual 9. Set After Spooling: Hold under Printer Features and click OK. The JOB Server setting is complete. The print mode and parameter setting can be set in FlexiPRINT.

  • Page 89: How To User Auto Serialization In Flexiprint Gcc Edition-Advanced

    JF-240UV User Manual 5.2.7 How to User Auto Serialization in FlexiPRINT GCC Edition-ADVANCED Step1 Create or import a name card design in FlexiPRINT GCC Edition. Step 2 Create Database of name card in a spreadsheet...
  • Page 90 JF-240UV User Manual Step 3 Save the EXCEL file as .txt file Step 4 Use text tool to add texts to the name card design (Note: The input text need to be the same as the text in the cell of the spreadsheet).
  • Page 91 JF-240UV User Manual If you want to add variable QR codes, please follow step 5~8. Step 5 Use text tool to add texts to the name card design (Note: the input text need to be the same as the text in the cell of the spreadsheet)
  • Page 92 JF-240UV User Manual Step 7 Select Type: Web URL in DesignCentral window (the DesignCentral window should be located in the toolbox on the right side). Step 8 Drag the QR-Code to the desired position.
  • Page 93 JF-240UV User Manual Step 9 Select all the object in the name card design. Step 10 Go to Arrange→Auto Serialization...
  • Page 94 JF-240UV User Manual Step 11 Click Browse… to import the txt file and select all the “Select text to be replaced” section (The “Select text to be replaced” section allows you to decide which information on the name card to be replaced).
  • Page 95 JF-240UV User Manual Step13 Click Finish Auto Serialization is completed. Step14 10. Click Preferences...

  • Page 96: How To Set The Color-White/White-Color/Color-White-Color Printing

    5.3 How To Set The color-white/white-color/color-white-color printing JF-240UV offers four major utilizing white ink applications to meet the demand in the marketplace, as a base, overcoat, spot color and three layer printing. With the White solution, it can be easily...

  • Page 97: How To Set Illustrator For Color-White/White-Color/Color-White- Color Printing

    JF-240UV User Manual 5.3.1 How To set Illustrator for color-white/white-color/color-white- color printing 1. Open the Illustrator and load the image 2. Add a new color swatch (Set the new color name to be Spot_White and the Color Type to be Spot Color) Fill Objects with Spot White Swatch and overprint.
  • Page 98 JF-240UV User Manual Save as EPS format Tips: Preserve the overprints Select the PostScrip Level 3 5. Add the EPS file to FlexiPRINT GCC Edition. 6. Go to Color Management page under FlexiPRINT, and choose ICC under output profile and...
  • Page 99 JF-240UV User Manual 7. Go to Printer Options page, select “Spot color” and “Underneath” (white-color) or “Overlay” (color-white) in the drop-down menu in Spot_White section. The definition of the options of Spot_White/Spot_Varnish drop-down menu: Spot: fill the user defined area with white/varnish color...

  • Page 100: How To Set Flexiprint Editor For Color-White/White-Color/ Color-White-Color Printing

    JF-240UV User Manual Tips: it is suggested to use White Ink Percentage for the coverage of a large print area while Multiple Layers can be used for raised patterns printing. 5.3.2 How To Set FlexiPRINT Editor for color-white/white-color/ color-white-color Printing 1.
  • Page 101 JF-240UV User Manual Set the name to be Spot_White and the mode to be Spot. 3. Fill Objects with Spot White Swatch and overprint.
  • Page 102 JF-240UV User Manual 4. Select Rip and print 5. Set the send mode is Hold list and send it...

  • Page 103: How To Set Varnish Printing

    JF-240UV User Manual 6. Refer to step 6 ~ step 9 in “How to set FlexiPRINT GCC Editor for color-white/white-color/color-white-color” to complete the settings. 5.3.3 How To Set Varnish Printing Varnish is a transparent spread on the surfaces of printed matters (images) that forms a thin and even transparent gloss layer after its leveling and UV curing for drying process.
  • Page 104 JF-240UV User Manual Spot_Varnish Create a file in FlexiPrint GCC Editor: refer to “How to set FlexiPRINT DX Editor for color-white/white-color/color-white-color” and set the name Spot_Varnish. 1) Go to Color Management page under FlexiPRINT GCC, choose ICC under output profile and...
  • Page 105 JF-240UV User Manual 2) Go to Printer Options page, select “Spot_Varnish” and “Overlay” (varnish coating over color) in the drop-down menu in Spot_ Varnish section. 3) Go to Separation page, select Spot_Varnish and send it to Flexi PRINT. 4) Flexi PRINT will open Spot Colors Settings dialog box 1.

  • Page 106: How To Create Custom Pattern For Varnish Printing

    Super glossy: The enhanced glossy effect on graphics Color Mixer: By adjusting the spray printing control of color inks and varnish inks, JF-240UV is able to apply color varnish to printed matters. This advanced technology is an excellent helper of color customization and fully exhibits the promoting effects and practical value of the combination of varnish and patterns on printed matters (images) protection and enhancement.
  • Page 107 JF-240UV User Manual 1. Open Paint, go to File under Properties. 2. Select Pixels in Units column and set Width/Length value. The Width/Length value must be a multiple of 8, i.e. 8 x 8 or 160 x 160 pixels 3. Create a desired pattern.
  • Page 108 JF-240UV User Manual 4. Save the file as .tiff format and .jpeg format. 5. Save the .tiff file to the location C:\Program Files (x86)\FlexiPRINT 10.5.1 GCC Edition\Program\GCCJF240UV\TestPattern\Varnish\Mark 6. Save the .jpeg file to the location C:\Program Files (x86)\FlexiPRINT 10.5.1 GCC Edition\Program\GCCJF240UV\TestPattern\Varnish\Preview 7.
  • Page 109 JF-240UV User Manual Step 1 Open the “GCCVarnishControl” file folder from the installation disc and click GCCVarnishControl.exe Step 2 Click “Add Image” and select the file you want to use to create the varnish pattern. Step 3 Name the file in Mark Name and click Set.
  • Page 110 JF-240UV User Manual default location GCCVarnishControl\TestPattern\Varnish Step 6 Copy the “Varnish” file folder and paste it to the location C:\Program Files (x86)\SAi\FlexiPRINT 12 GCC Edition\Program\GCCJF240UV\TestPattern\Varnish Step 7 The process is complete.

  • Page 111: How To Set Ada Sign (Braille Sign) Printing

    JF-240UV User Manual 5.3.5 How To Set ADA Sign (Braille Sign) Printing Multi-layer printing technology is the best tool for ADA sign (Braille sign) applications. The thickness of a layer printing in white is around 0.5mm and can reach a maximum of 0.8mm thick by multi-layer printing.
  • Page 112 JF-240UV User Manual 2. ADA (Braille sign) Dimension 3. Insatll Braille Font for Printing Step 1 Insert the installation disc and go to :\Program Files (x86)\FlexiPRINT 10.5.1 GCC Edition E14-29 Usb\Program\GCCJF240UV Step 2 Double click the "braille" icon to install the font.
  • Page 113 JF-240UV User Manual The required dimension of braille sign differs according to the regulations in different countries. To meet various requirements, users can manually define the height of a cell to create the sign that complies with local regulation. The formula for the calculation of the height of a cell is (b x 2) + e, where b means “Vertical dot to dot (mm)”...

  • Page 114: How To Set Arc Mode For Dome Shaped Braille Characters/Patterns Printing

    JF-240UV User Manual 5.3.6 How To Set Arc mode for Dome Shaped Braille Characters/Patterns Printing Braille is a coded system of tactile raised dots organized into cells consisting of one to six dots, which must have a domed or rounded surface. To produce a smooth and rounded surface on Braille dots or raised patterns, please use ACR mode to achieve the desired effect.
  • Page 115 JF-240UV User Manual 4. Step 3 Set Offset to -0.4mm and click OK. 5. Apply the Spot_White swatch to the layer which contains the 0.4mm shrink contour lines.
  • Page 116 JF-240UV User Manual 6. Select Windows→Attributes 7. Tick Overprint Fill in Attributes dialog box 8. Repeat step 2~4 to create another layer with the contour lines shrink inwards by 0.2mm. 9. Apply the Spot_White2 swatch to the layer which contains the 0.2mm shrink contour lines.
  • Page 117 JF-240UV User Manual 10. Select Windows→Attributes 11. Tick Overprint Fill in Attributes dialog box 12. Save the file as EPS...
  • Page 118 JF-240UV User Manual 13. Open FlexiPRINT GCC Edition, select Separation and check if the Spot_White and Spot_White2 channel are created. If not, please check if the two layers with shrink contour lines are created in Illustrator. 14. Select Printer Options→Spot_White: Underneath, Spot_White2: None, and select Send...
  • Page 119 JF-240UV User Manual 15. Open Spot Color Settings dialog box→tick Braille Sign and set the print height→Print Mode： 16. The setting is complete Note: Printing process and throughput would be affected if using Multiple layers mode. Choose a proper printing mode that is appropriate.

  • Page 120: How To Create Raised Printing Effect

    JF-240UV User Manual 5.3.7 How To Create Raised Printing Effect 1. Open a bitmap file in Photoshop. 2. Select “Channels” tag in the panel 3. Create a new Channel and name it to be “Spot_White”, then click OK.
  • Page 121 JF-240UV User Manual 4. Go to Image→Adjustments Note: The Brightness/Contrast, Levels, Curves value determines the raised printing effect. Adjust the value according to what printing result you want to create. Brightness/Contrast Levels Curves 5. Save the file as Tiff format (MUST tick Spot Colors)
  • Page 122 JF-240UV User Manual 6. Launch Illustrator and open the Tiff format file that just saved. 7. Select “Spot White” layer in Layers tag 8. Go to Windows→Attributes...
  • Page 123 JF-240UV User Manual 9. Tick Overprint Fill 10. Save the file as EPS format. 11. Launch FlexiPRINT and select Separation tag. Make sure “Spot_White” channel is on the channel list, and then click Send. 12. Step 12 The process is complete.

  • Page 124: How To Set Uv Lamp Curing Mode For Bright Color Printing

    Delay Curing function according to the printing effect that wants to achieve. How to set UV Lamp Curing mode? If your JF-240UV is not equipped with Varnish ink, please apply the following steps. Step 1 Launch FlexiPRINT GCC Edition and open VLCD Step 2 Select Open →...
  • Page 125 JF-240UV User Manual How to set CorelDraw for Spot White 5.3.9 Step 1 Open the file Step 2 Windows→ Color Palettes→ Palette Editor…. Step 3 Select Add Color...
  • Page 126 JF-240UV User Manual Step 4 Select any color from the color bar and create a new palette from the Name dropdown menu. Step 5 Name the new palette to be Spot_White and select Spot from the Treat as. dropdown menu.
  • Page 127 JF-240UV User Manual Step 6 Add a layer2 and fill it with Spot_White Step 7 Right click on blank space of layer2 and tick Overprint fill...
  • Page 128 JF-240UV User Manual Step 8 File→Export…. Step 9 Save the file as .eps format. Step 10 The process is completed.

  • Page 129: Tuning And Testing Procedure

    Please obey the following steps to read the parameter settings for first-time use. 1. Open FlexiPRINT GCC Edition, select Printer Control→VLCD and click Test Pattern 2. Activate JF-240UV (VLCD) and click Open, select Parameters backup from machine, then JF-240UV (VLCD) will automatically read the parameter backup saved in the machine, including...

  • Page 130: Introduction Of Vlcd

    JF-240UV User Manual Introduction of VLCD 5.4.2 VLCD Description...
  • Page 131 JF-240UV User Manual GCC JF-240UV Flatbed (VLCD) Description OPEN Enable JF-240UV calibration online connection CLOSE Disable JF-240UV calibration online connection IP ADDRESS IP address SAVE Save IP address settings Color Offset Configure print direction, unidirectional indicates printing image from right to left, bidirectional indicates image will be printed from right to left, then left to right.

  • Page 132: Preliminary Calibration Parameters

    This calibration is primarily used to ensure the uni-directional / bi-directional printing precision. Uni-Directional Calibration: 1. Start FlexiPRINT GCC Edition, select Color Offset in Printer Control and click Test Pattern. 2. JF-240UV will automatically start Color Offset Test Pattern...
  • Page 133 JF-240UV User Manual 3. Select VLCD in Printer Control and press Test Pattern 4. Start VLCD and click Open. 5. Confirm Color Offset and adjust parameters as shown in the figure below. (Figure 4-62)
  • Page 134 JF-240UV User Manual Following are horizontal alignment calibration examples (please refer to Example 1 and Example Note: Please read the following information thoroughly prior you proceed to the inkjet head horizontal alignment calibration. Please use K (black) color to calibrate other colors There are 31 calibration lines on the horizontal calibration pattern chart.
  • Page 135 After record all the numbers, go to the control interface of “Unidirection Offset 「 K、C、M、 Step 4. Y、LC、LM、W、V」” for JF-240UV VCLD software (as shown below) to conduct horizontal fine tuning. In the Example 1: “1” indicates that the horizontal offset for the color Cyan need to be increased 1.
  • Page 136 Bi-Directional Calibration: 1. Start FlexiPRINT GCC Edition, select Bidirection Offset in Printer Control and click Test Pattern. 2. JF-240UV will automatically start Bidirection Offset Test Pattern 3. Select VLCD in Printer Control and press Test Pattern. 4. Start VLCD and click Open.
  • Page 137 JF-240UV User Manual 5. Confirm Bidirection Offset and adjust parameters as shown in the figure below. Second pass: printing from left to right. First pass: printing from right to left. Note : Please read the following information thoroughly prior you proceed the inkjet head bi-directional alignment calibration.
  • Page 138 Step 3. After record all the offsets for all the colors, go to the control interface of “Bidirection Offset 「K、C、M、Y、W、V」” for JF-240UV VCLD software to conduct bidirectional calibration. In the Example 1: Cyan line shift 1 line to the left indicates that the bidirectional offset for the color Cyan need to be increased 1.

  • Page 139: Chapter 6 Maintenance And Basic Service

    JF-240UV User Manual Chapter 6 Maintenance And Basic Service This chapter provides the basic maintenance information for the JF-240UV flatbed printer (i.e. clean up operations for the flatbed printer). Other than the operations described here, the rest of the service must be carried out by trained maintenance professionals.

  • Page 140: How To Replace Bulk Ink

    JF-240UV User Manual 6.1.2 How To Replace Bulk Ink When running out of ink, control panel will show “Ink run out” to remind users to refill the ink. Please make sure the color of the ink bottle label matches the ink color you want to refill.

  • Page 141: Daily / Weekly / Monthly Maintenance

    JF-240UV User Manual 6.2 Daily / Weekly / Monthly Maintenance 6.2.1 Ink Print Head Cleaning Note：Do not use the printhead cleaner to clean the waste ink area Required daily cleaning: Check whether the print head in good condition. It is required to use sponge swabs with Cleaner (26501007G) to clean print head, print head area and wiper everyday.
  • Page 142 JF-240UV User Manual Thumbscrew Cover 5. Use sponge swabs with cleaner to clean the area underneath the print heads, and wipe residues from back to front. Note: Do not reuse the sponge swabs. Note: The change of color of sponge swab does not affect its function.

  • Page 143: How To Turn On/Off Power Save Function

    The function of POWER SAVE is to save energy. When the device idles longer than a set period of time, JF-240UV will automatically enter POWER SAVE mode. Select POWER SAVE on the control panel to activate POWER SAVE and press it again to deactivate it.

  • Page 144: Cleaning

    Warning: Do not use gasoline, alcohol, or solvent … etc. flammable materials, as they are abrasive and hazardous, and could damage the equipment. Note: Please make sure power and ink valve are turned off and JF-240UV is done the printing job before cleaning process starts.

  • Page 145: Print Head Maintenance And Clean Up

    JF-240UV User Manual 6.3 Print Head Maintenance And Clean Up Print head maintenance and clean up are important to ensure machine printing quality. Generally it can be divided into daily maintenance and periodically maintenance. Required daily maintenance: Apply automatic basic cleaning up maintenance.
  • Page 146 JF-240UV User Manual Thumbscrew Cover Step 2 Remove the tool carriage cover. Step3 Press the clip of ink valve to close it and turn off the machine. Step4 Switch on the ink tube...
  • Page 147 JF-240UV User Manual Step5 Take in cleaner (26501007G) in syringe. Step6 Inject cleaner (26501007G) into ink tube of print head...

  • Page 148: Maintenance And Clean Up For Print Head Of White Ink

    JF-240UV User Manual Step 7 Switch off the ink tube Step 8 Close the tool carriage cover. Step 9 Complete 6.3.2 Maintenance And Clean Up For Print Head of White Ink When the machine is power-down longer than 7 days or print head nozzle of white ink clogged, conduct the following steps before printing.
  • Page 149 JF-240UV User Manual Step 2 Remove thumbscrews and open up the left cover. Step 3 Remove the tool carriage cover. Step 4 Press the clip of ink valve to open it...
  • Page 150 Step 5 1. Select MENU on the control panel. 2. Select CLEANING 3. Select WHITE CIRCULATION, then JF-240UV starts WHITE CIRCULATION. Step 6 After WHITE CIRCULATION is done, continue to CLEANING process according to following steps 1. Select MENU on the control panel 2.

  • Page 151: Automatic Basic Cleaning Up Maintenance

    Step 1 Perform NOZZLE CHECK 1. Select MENU on the control panel 2. Select NOZZLE CHECK 3. Enter X, Y value and press ENTER Step 2 JF-240UV will print out Nozzle Check test pattern, if the printing quality is similar to the...

  • Page 152: Automatic Advanced Cleaning Up Maintenance

    JF-240UV User Manual figure below, please clean it up according to the following steps. Step 3 1. Select MENU on the control panel 2. Select CLEANING 3. Select NORMAL, and the machine will carry out automatic basic cleaning up procedure.
  • Page 153 2. Select NOZZLE CHECK 3. Enter X, Y value and press ENTER Step 2 JF-240UV will print out Nozzle Check test pattern, if the printing quality is similar to the figure below, please clean it up according to the following steps.
  • Page 154 JF-240UV User Manual 1. Select MENU on the control panel 2. Select CLEANING 3. Select POWERFUL, and JF-240UV will carry out automatic advanced cleaning up procedure. 4. Reconfirm whether the advanced cleaning can meet the required printing quality. Step 4 Repeat step 1~2 to confirm whether the advanced cleaning can meet the required printing...

  • Page 155: Manual Maintenance

    Note: Some reminders for manual clean up procedures: 1) Before the manual clean up, please remove any media on the JF-240UV printing platform. 2) Don’t use any tool other than the cleaning swab, as it might damage the print head.
  • Page 156 JF-240UV User Manual Step 4 Press Purge switch for 3 seconds and wait for 20 seconds, then press and close ink valve. Step 5 Dip the cleaning swab into the cleaning solution bottle to moisten it. Be sure to clean using One of the included Cleaning sticks.

  • Page 157: How To Replace The Filter And Glass Surface Of Led Lamp

    JF-240UV User Manual 6.4 How To Replace The Filter and Glass Surface Of LED Lamp Note: It is suggested to change the filter of LED lamp every six months. Step 1 1. Select MENU on the control panel 2. Select MAINTENANCE 3.
  • Page 158 JF-240UV User Manual Step 4 Disconnect the Led Lamp wire. Step 5 Take apart the screw at the upper position which is connected with Led lamp set. Step 6 Take apart the screws at the side position which is connected with Led lamp set.
  • Page 159 JF-240UV User Manual Step 7 Take apart the screws (2 pieces). Step 8 Replace a new led lamp filter and fasten the screws. Step 9 Please use a sponge swabs moistened with alcohol to clean the glass surface of the LED lamp.

  • Page 160: Ink Drain Away

    JF-240UV User Manual Step 11 Plug in the power cord and restart JF-240UV. The process is done. 6.5 Ink Drain Away Step 1 Remove thumbscrews and open the left cover. Thumbscrew Cover Step 2 Turn on all ink valves.
  • Page 161 JF-240UV User Manual Step 3 1 Select MENU 2 Select MAINTENANC 3 Select INK INSTALL/DRAIN 4 Select INK DRAIN AWAY Step 4 Fill flush into flush channel by order of the instruction on control panel to complete the workflow of ink drain.
  • Page 162 JF-240UV User Manual Start Ink Drain Procedure? ENTER CANCEL 1.Empty waste ink bottle. 2.Open the ink valves of print Head. ENTER CANCEL Close the ink valves of ink bottle as shown ENTER CANCEL Ink purging… 1.Empty the waste ink bottle 2.Open the ink valves of print head...

  • Page 163: Reset Pressure Gauge With Atmospheric Pressure

    JF-240UV User Manual 6.6 Reset Pressure Gauge with Atmospheric Pressure Manually adjust the barometer underneath the machine on the left side to reset the pressure gauge with atmospheric pressure. Step 1 Close all tube clip above print heads Step 2 Open the right side cover (above main ink tank bottles) Step 3 Remove the plugs at the bottom of air pressure buffer tank, as soon as removed the plug, the pump will keep pumping.
  • Page 164 JF-240UV User Manual Step 4 Open the cover of pressure gauge. Step 5 Pressand buttons at the same and hold for 2 seconds. Release after “0Ad” is shown on the display and adjust the pressure gauge with andbuttons. Note: the default setting for pressure gauge is between 3~4 kpa according to local environment.

  • Page 165: Lubrication Of The X Rails

    JF-240UV User Manual 6.7 Lubrication of the X Rails The procedure of Lubrication: Step 1 Power off the machine Step 2 Move the carriage rightwards or leftwards to allow the grease being injected. Step 3 Inject 1ml of grease to the injection opening inside the linear bearing on both side.

  • Page 166: How To Replace Alignment Rule

    JF-240UV User Manual 6.8 How to replace alignment rule Step 1 Use cross screwdriver to remove the screws on the alignment rules on X and Y axis. Replace the thin alignment rule by the thick one and fix it. Step 2 the replacement of the alignment rules is complete.

  • Page 167: Chapter 7 Caldera Installation

    Processor : Intel Core i3, i5 or i7. RAM : 4GB or 8GB (recommended), minimum 1GB per core, recommended at least 2 GB per core HDD : 250GB Monitor / Videocard : 1280×1024 minimum resolution 7.1.1 How to set GCC JF-240UV Driver Step 1 Install GCC-JF-240UV calpatch...
  • Page 168 JF-240UV User Manual Step 2 Enter the password: caldera Step 3 Click Next...
  • Page 169 JF-240UV User Manual...

  • Page 170: Launch Caldera Rip

    JF-240UV User Manual Step 4 Click OK and the installation is complete. 7.1.2 Launch Caldera RIP Step 1 Click Caldera RIP Icon...
  • Page 171 JF-240UV User Manual Step 2 Select the file you want to use. Step 3 Move the selected file to the GCC-JF-240UV window.
  • Page 172 Step 4 Edit the file in Main window and then click Print. Step 5 Caldera will automatically create a file folder named “GCC JF-240UV” under /home/public and save the RIP file in the folder. Go to /home/public/GCC-JF-240UV and copy all RIP files to USB flash drive.
  • Page 173 JF-240UV User Manual Step 6 Launch FlexiPRINT on your computer/laptop. Step 7 Go to Job Property→Printer Control, select VLCD from dropdown menu and click Test Pattern.
  • Page 174 JF-240UV User Manual Step 8 Click Add job Step 9 Click Send job and the process is complete.

  • Page 175: Chapter 8 Reference Parameter Settings

    JF-240UV User Manual Chapter 8 Reference Parameter Settings The following reference parameter is used on GCC verified materials. GCC JF-240UV Reference Parameter (General Material) Material Print Mode Print Color Directional Primer Power PVC Foam board (3mm) Quality YMCK Bi-Directional 100%...
  • Page 176 JF-240UV User Manual GCC JF-240UV Reference Parameter (For Foil Stamping) V：Varnishing and foiling accepted ◎： Varnishing only Print Mode Note Material (Coating) Foil Sleeking Mode Super Gloss Mode 1 Coated Paper 2 Hannoart Silk 3 Magno Gloss 4 Gold Pearl Classic Linen...

  • Page 177: Appendix A: Jf-240Uv Specification

    JF-240UV User Manual Appendix A: JF-240UV Specification Model JF-240UV JF-240UV (blower version) Printing method On-demand Piezo head Print head (Drop size) Konica KM512 (4pl) Printing area (W x L) 24 x 20 in. (609.6 x 508 mm) Max. media size Sheet 25.6 x 21.7 in.
  • Page 178 Rotary attachment Roll to Roll system Fume Extraction Unit Static Eliminator Bar *JF-240UV (for blower) model requires a blower to generate the hold down force. The recommended specification of a blower is as below: Power Input: 750 Watts Flow Rate: 6.5~8.0 m...

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