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P/N WLK462324-01
Revision: AB, March 2013

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  • Page 1 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual P/N WLK462324-01 Revision: AB, March 2013...
  • Page 2 Copyright March 2013, Wolke Inks & Printers GmbH (herein referred to as ). All rights reserved. This document is the property of Wolke Inks & Printers GmbH and contains confidential and Wolke proprietary information owned by . Any unauthorized copying, use or disclosure of it...

  • Page 3: Compliance Information

    Compliance Information For Customers in the U.S.A. Safety: The equipment complies to UL 60950-1:2007. NRTL accredited certification. Emissions: The equipment complies with USA Part 15 of the FCC Rules, subpart B, Class A. Operation of the equipment is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This equipment may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This equipment must accept any interference received, including...

  • Page 4: For Customers In Canada

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual For Customers in Canada Emissions: The equipment complies with the Canada ICES-003, Class A. Safety: The equipment complies with Canadian standard C22.2 No. 60950-1:2007. This equipment has been tested and certified for compliance with Canadian regulations regarding safety by TÜV SÜD America.

  • Page 5: Support And Training

    Support and Training Contact Information If you have any questions or need assistance, contact Wolke Inks & Printers GmbH at +49 (0) 9151 8161-12 (for all customers within the United States). Outside Germany, customers must contact their Wolke Inks &...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Wolke m600 touch Printer........1–1...
  • Page 7 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Chapter 3 — Installation Integral Parts and Accessories ....... . 3–1 Delivery of Parts .
  • Page 8 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual How to Purge Printhead ....... . 5–16 How to Adjust Print Resolution .
  • Page 9 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Chapter 8 — Troubleshooting Fault Messages and Warnings ....... . 8–1 Reading a Fault Message or Warning .

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Introduction Wolke m600 touch Printer The Wolke m600 touch printer uses thermal ink jet printer technology. The key benefits of thermal ink jet printing are high speed, high quality, ease of use, reliability, flexibility and cost effectiveness. Equipment Description The main parts of Wolke m600 touch printer are described as follows: ®...

  • Page 11: About The Manual

    Related Publications The following manual is available for reference: Wolke m600 touch Service Manual, Part Number: WLK462325. Language Codes When you order these manuals, make sure to add the 2-digit language code at the end of the part number. For example, the Danish version of the operator manual is part number WLK462324-18.
  • Page 12 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Note: The availability of the Operator Manual is indicated by an asterisk (*). Availability of the Service Manual is indicated by a plus sign (+). For more information, contact the Wolke distributor or subsidiary. Code Language...

  • Page 13: Content Presentation

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Content Presentation This Operator Manual contains different types of information like safety guidelines, additional notes, user interface (UI) terminology and so on. To help you identify the different types of information, different writing styles are used in this manual. This section describes these writing styles.

  • Page 14: Notes

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Warning • The warning statements indicate hazards or unsafe practices that can cause severe personal injury or death. • They have a triangular symbol with an exclamation mark to the immediate left of the text •...

  • Page 15: Abbreviations And Acronyms

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Abbreviations and Acronyms Abbreviation Expansion Alternating Current Light Emitting Diode User Interface WYSIWYG What You See Is What You Get Table 1-2: Abbreviations and Acronyms Chapters in the Manual This manual is divided into nine chapters. An introduction to the topics that each chapter covers is shown in Table 1-3.

  • Page 16: Chapter 2 - Safety

    • Equipment safety guidelines • Placement of the printer • Printhead installation guidelines • Ink safety guidelines • Safety Warnings for Wolke m600 touch Printers • Medical emergencies Caution EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Read this chapter thoroughly before attempting to install, operate, service, or maintain this equipment.

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Introduction The policy of Wolke Inks and Printers GmbH is to manufacture non- contact printing/coding systems and ink supplies that meet high standards of performance and reliability. Therefore, we employ strict quality control techniques to eliminate the potential for defects and hazards in our products.

  • Page 18: Placement Of The Printer

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Placement of the Printer Warning PERSONAL INJURY. Do not place the printer in a hazardous location. Hazardous locations might cause an explosion, leading to personal injury. You must ensure compliance with all local regulations regarding equipment placement in potentially hazardous locations.

  • Page 19: Ink Safety Guidelines

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Caution EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Select correct installation position to avoid vibrations on the printhead, electrostatic charge and soiling caused by lacquer, adhesive or other similar products used in the production process. This also avoids overheating of the printhead, the photoelectric cell and the cartridge as a result of being installed too close to sources of process heat.

  • Page 20: Safety Warnings For Wolke M600 Touch Printer

    +49 (0) 9151 8161-20. Outside Germany, customers should contact a subsidiary Wolke office or their local Wolke distributor. Safety Warnings for Wolke m600 touch Printer Some additional warnings that are specific to the Wolke m600 touch printers are described in this section. Grounding and Bonding Warning PERSONAL INJURY.

  • Page 21: Communications

    Warning PERSONAL INJURY. There will be sections of the Wolke m600 touch control board that will be permanently powered via the on- board lithium battery - therefore it is essential that the board should never be placed onto, nor stored in or on any conductive surface (including conductive, plastic bags etc.) as this would flatten the...

  • Page 22: Other Important Guidelines

    PERSONAL INJURY. Read any warning or hazard information supplied with the ink or consumable products. Warning PERSONAL INJURY. The Wolke m600 touch printer is supplied with warning symbols for power supply. If any part of these symbols become damaged, worn or removed they must be immediately replaced.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 - Installation

    • Check that all parts included in the scope of supply are present and in good condition. If parts are missing or damaged, please call Wolke Inks & Printers GmbH Customer Service Department at +49 (0) 9151 81 61-12 (Germany only), or contact the local Wolke Inks & Printers GmbH representative.

  • Page 24: Main Parts And Accessories

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Main Parts and Accessories Controller The controller is a touch screen user interface with an internal power supply. All communication and power supply cables are connected directly to the controller. The controller is supplied with a standard mounting bracket.
  • Page 25 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Figure 3-2: Printheads Connector Cables The printhead cable is available with straight connectors or with right angled plug on one side. Figure 3-3: Connector Cable from Printhead to the Controller; One Cable per Printhead Rev AB...
  • Page 26 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Head Plates The head plates are available in different versions, one, two, three or four heads, to install on the underside of the printheads. Figure 3-4: Head plates Ink Cartridge Ink cartridges are available with a range of ink types for the different substrates.
  • Page 27 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Optical Fibre The optical fibre is fitted between the product sensor and controller. Figure 3-7: Optical Fibre Accessories Protective Caps for Cartridges The protective caps protect the nozzle plate from mechanical damage and from drying out in storage.
  • Page 28 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Mounting System for Single Head mounting The mounting system allows fast and simple printhead mounting. Figure 3-9: Mounting System for Single Head Mounting Adjusting Unit for Multi-head mounting The adjusting unit for multi-head mounting is suitable for all printhead versions.
  • Page 29 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Parallelogram and Locating Wheel The resilient printhead suspension element ensures that the printing distance is always optimized irrespective of the product position. Horizontally mounted Vertically mounted Figure 3-12: Parallelogram with Locating Wheel Deflector and Locating Wheel The deflector is an alternative for the locating wheel.
  • Page 30 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Shaft Encoder The shaft encoder is used to measure the product speed which is fed back to the controller. Figure 3-14: Shaft encoder Measuring Wheel for Shaft Encoder The shaft encoder measuring wheels for different conveyor belt surfaces are shown in Figure 3-15.
  • Page 31 Figure 3-18: Warning Beacon Serial Interface Cable and Ethernet Cable The serial interface cable and the ethernet data cable are used for data transmission between PC and Wolke m600 touch via the serial or the ethernet data interface. Figure 3-19: Serial Interface Cable...

  • Page 32: Installation Of Printhead And Ink Cartridge

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Installation of Printhead and Ink Cartridge The description of the individual components with reference to the blue standard printhead is shown in the Figure 3-20. Note: The ink cartridge is inserted and conventional photoelectric cell is used in the printhead in this illustration for explanatory purposes.

  • Page 33: Special Version Printheads For Printing Different Types Of

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Special Version Printheads for Printing Different Types of Print Material The red printhead is short and uses the lower version of head plate with cable outlet at the bottom (see Figure 3-21). Figure 3-21: Red Printhead The green printhead is long and uses the lower version of head plate with cable outlet at the top (see Figure 3-22).

  • Page 34: Positioning Of Printhead

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual The gold printhead is similar to the green printhead, but has a side mount. Since it does not have the mounting lugs at the bottom, it can be integrated even deeper in the machine. Figure 3-23: Gold Printhead...

  • Page 35: Printhead Arrangement

    2. Two each on the left and right 5. At the top 3. Three on the left and one on the right 6. Side and at the top Figure 3-25: Wolke m600 touch with Four Printheads Rev AB Installation of Printhead and Ink Cartridge 3-13...

  • Page 36: Installing The Printheads

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Installing the Printheads Two printheads Individual installation of Print height = 25.4 mm one printhead 12.7 mm print height per printhead Three printheads Four printheads Print height = 38.1 mm Print height = 50.8 mm...

  • Page 37: Photoelectric Cell

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual 1. Product 2. Head plate 3. Printhead Figure 3-27: Selection of a Installation Position Caution EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Select an installation position to avoid vibrations on the printhead, electrostatic charge and soiling caused by lacquer, adhesive or other similar products used in the production process.
  • Page 38 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Position of Photoelectric Cell Path of product from right to left Path of product from left to right 1. Photoelectric cell 2. Printhead Figure 3-29: Position of Photoelectric Cell This form of installation enables the standard values for the sensor distance to be maintained for both product path directions.
  • Page 39 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Figure 3-30: Cutter for Optical Fibre 1. Cutter 4. Nut 2. Optical fibre 5. Length of the optical fibre 3. Serrated lock washer Figure 3-31: Cutting the optical fibre to size Fasten the optical fibre using the screws with nut and serrated lock washer into the head plate.
  • Page 40 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Use the relevant hole on the head plate depending on the direction of printing. Make sure that you account for the product path direction when fitting the head plate to the bottom of the printhead. The cutout on the underside of the head plate points in the direction of movement of the belt.
  • Page 41 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Fasten the installation mount to the printhead with the supplied screws and latch the photoelectric cell onto the installation mount. Insert the connector of the photocell cable into the socket on the printhead provided to this effect, and tighten the connector by hand.
  • Page 42 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Settings of photoelectric cell Active indicator (red LED) Stability indicator (green LED) Indicator Sensitivity trimmer FINE/TURBO selector switch Output timer selector switch Output selector switch Figure 3-32: Adjusting Photoelectric Active indicator (red) When the switch connection is activated, the active indicator LED glows.

  • Page 43: How To Detect A Measuring Object

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Output timer selector switch OFF.D: OFF delay, 40 ms ON.D: ON delay, 40 ms OFF: Delay switched off (standard setting) Output Selector Switch D.ON: The setting for special applications. The print resolution at the transition is from reflective to non-reflective.
  • Page 44 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Using a measuring object, set the sensitivity in the identification area. To do so, turn the trimmer in clockwise direction until the function indicator (red LED) glows. This is point A. Remove the measuring object. If the function indicator (red LED) does not glows without an object, continue turning the trimmer in clockwise direction until it glows.

  • Page 45: Shaft Encoder (Optional)

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Shaft Encoder (Optional) The shaft encoder is used to match the printing speed to the speed of the target material as it passes the printhead. The encoder is connected to the controller’s encoder input. For smooth or hard belt surfaces...
  • Page 46 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual To ensure the shaft encoder transmits the actual product speed consider the following: • Install the shaft encoder as close to the printheads as possible (ideally in the same track). • Use the correct measuring wheel (aluminium/rubber/plastic) in order to achieve speed measurements without slippage.

  • Page 47: Installation Of The Mounting System (Optional)

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Fixed speed Fixed Speed mode should only be used when the speed of the conveyor is constant and critical information is not to be printed. Note: If fixed speed mode is selected and the linear speed of the conveyor should change, the length of the image printed will either increase or reduce accordingly.
  • Page 48 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual The mounting adapter for green, red and gold coloured printheads is as shown in Figure 3-39. The mounting adapter for a red, green or gold printhead assembly is available in lengths of 400 or 600 mm.

  • Page 49: Installation Of The Parallelogram (Optional)

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual The stainless steel mounting system for red and green printheads is shown in Figure 3-42. This mounting system is especially well suited for the pharmaceutical, medical and food industries. The mounting adapter for a red or green printhead assembly is available in a length of 200 mm.
  • Page 50 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual used. This is to make sure a constant optimum print result for such applications. 1. Adjustment of spring force 3. Attachment positions 2. Spring 4. Locating wheel/deflector Figure 3-45: Parallelogram It is suitable for side or top mounting. The maximum deflection is 90 mm, measured from the rest position.
  • Page 51 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual three, and four head systems and for adjusting the spring force in the case of vertical printing. The locating wheel or the deflector moves the parallelogram to the correct position and thereby facilitates initial distance compensation which reduces impact on the material.
  • Page 52 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Fasten the adapter and spacer plate (two size M3 screws, 15 mm (max) long). Screw on the installation mount. Attach and connect the sensor. 3-30 Installation of the Parallelogram (Optional) Rev AB...

  • Page 53: Mounting Of Controller

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Mounting of Controller ® CLARiTY Controller ® The CLARiTY operator interface can be mounted at a convenient location so that the operator has adequate access to the panel. The ® CLARiTY controller has a built-in power supply unit.
  • Page 54 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Identify both ends of each printhead cable using the enclosed cable markers and insert strips. Check that all union nuts are securely fastened on the connectors. Otherwise there is risk of data communication errors. Make sure that the connector cable is laid at a sufficient distance from all sources of interference.

  • Page 55: Getting Started With The Clarity

    ® CLARiTY Operating System This chapter contains the following topics: ® • Getting started with the CLARiTY operating system • Using the Home page • Using the Tools page • Password Protection ® Getting started with the CLARiTY ® CLARiTY is an icon-based operator control system.

  • Page 56: Using The Home Page

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Using the Home Page 1. Printer Status Bar 6. Performance Information 2. Tools Button 7. System Control Buttons 3. Current Job Details Bar 8. Home Button 4. Consumables Information 9. Job Select Button 5. Print Position ®...

  • Page 57: Using The Tools Page

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual • System Control Buttons: Permits the user to switch off or switch on the printer. • Home Button: Permits the user to access the Home screen as shown in Figure 4-1. • Job Select Button: Permits the user to select the required job from the list.

  • Page 58: Working With Setup Page

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Working with Setup Page Navigate to Tools >Setup (Figure 4-3). Figure 4-3: Setup Page The Setup page allows you to access the following parameters: • Printhead • Consumables • Control (e.g. time, date, language) • Options...
  • Page 59 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Printhead Setting Navigate to Tools > Setup > Printhead (Figure 4-4). Figure 4-4: Printhead Setting Horizontal Print Density: Allows the user to set the print resolution. For more information, refer “How to Adjust Print Resolution” on page 5-17.
  • Page 60 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Consumables Navigate to Tools > Setup > Consumables (Figure 4-5). Consumables page enables the user to purge the printheads. Figure 4-5: Consumables Purge Printhead 1-4: Allows the user to purge the printhead. For more information refer “How to Purge Printhead” on page 5-16.
  • Page 61 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual The Control page allows the user to set the following parameters: ® • CLARiTY Parameters Archives: Allows the user to save current printer configurations and to restore previously saved printer configurations. • Internationalisation: Allows the user to set the language of the ®...

  • Page 62: Working With Diagnostics

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Working with Diagnostics Navigate to Tools > Diagnostics (Figure 4-7). Figure 4-7: Diagnostics Page The diagnostics page allows you to access the following pages: • Printhead • Consumables • Control (for example software versions, system information, communications port status) •...
  • Page 63 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Working with Printhead Diagnostics Navigate to Tools > Diagnostics > Printhead (Figure 4-8). Figure 4-8: Printhead Diagnostics Page The Printhead diagnostics page allows the user to access the following parameters: • Printhead 1-4 • Horizontal Print Density •...
  • Page 64 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Printhead 1, 2, 3 and 4 This screen shows the current value of different parameters to help you find the faults.Navigate to Tools > Diagnostics > Printhead > Printhead 1 (Figure 4-9). The user can view the different printhead settings like product direction, horizontal and vertical print densities, number of defective nozzles and head attached status.
  • Page 65 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Inputs Navigate to Tools > Diagnostics > Printhead > Inputs (Figure 4-10). Figure 4-10: Printhead Inputs Diagnostics Page The Inputs Diagnostics page allows the user to access the following parameters: • Input Configuration: Displays the usage of inputs 1-6 and the status of line inputs 0-3, Print signals, Job queue and so on.
  • Page 66 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual • Encoder: Touch the Encoder button to access the Encoder diagnostics page. The Encoder diagnostics page allows the user to access the following encoder parameters (Figure 4-12 on page 4-12). Figure 4-12: Encoder Diagnostics Page...
  • Page 67 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual • Line Select: If the Line Select is enabled on the controller, the user can assign a job to the required line. Figure 4-13: Input Line Select Page • Printer present: Confirms connections to printhead.
  • Page 68 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Outputs Navigate to Tools > Diagnostics > Printhead > Outputs (Figure 4-14). Figure 4-14: Printhead Outputs Diagnostics Page Each button shows the status of a physical output on the printer. Touching the Toggle button allows the user to force the state of an output, Open or Off, which is useful for diagnostic purposes.
  • Page 69 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Working with Printhead Timings Navigate to Tools > Diagnostics > Printhead > Timings (Figure 4-15). It is useful in high throughput applications to understand what the printer is trying to do. Figure 4-15: Timings The following parameters can be accessed from the Timings page: •...
  • Page 70 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Working with Consumables Diagnostics Navigate to Tools > Diagnostics > Consumables. (Figure 4-18). Figure 4-16: Consumables The Consumables diagnostics page allows the user to access the number of cartridges used in the printer. Cartridge 1, 2, 3 and 4 This screen shows the current value of different cartridge parameters to help you understand the status of the cartridge.
  • Page 71 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Figure 4-17: Cartridge 1 Working with Control Diagnostics Navigate to Tools > Diagnostics > Control. (Figure 4-18). Figure 4-18: Control Parameters The following parameters can be accessed in this page: • Versions: Displays the software versions of the various software components installed in the printer.
  • Page 72 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Note: If there is any inconsistency among the software components that are installed in the printer, the Software Part Number displays the message ® 'Incompatible Software Versions'. If this is seen, a CLARiTY software update must be performed, otherwise the printer may perform in an unpredictable manner.

  • Page 73: Working With Database

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Figure 4-20: TCP/IP Parameters • Image Update Queue: Allows the queue of print jobs to be updated, where a number of print jobs have been sent to the printer. Working with Database Navigate to Tools > Databases (Figure 4-21).

  • Page 74: Password Protection

    During installation, you ® can set the standard or advanced password selection using CLARiTY Config Manager. Refer to Wolke m600 touch Service Manual (Part Number: WLK462325). Note: If you do not want to have password protection, you can select “None”...
  • Page 75 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Figure 4-22: Password Screen Rev AB Password Protection 4-21...

  • Page 76: Chapter 5 - Commissioning

    Commissioning This chapter provides the procedures to do the following tasks: • Insert the cartridge into the printhead • Switch the power ON • Set the screen orientation • Start the printer • Stop the printer • Set the system settings •...
  • Page 77 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual 1. Printhead 2. Lock Lever 3. Cartridge Figure 5-1: Insert Ink Cartridge Press the cartridge inside towards the back in a straight line (see Figure 5-2). Figure 5-2: Fix Ink Cartridge Secure the cartridge to the printhead by pressing the locking lever down (see Figure 5-3 on page 5-3).

  • Page 78: How To Turn On The Printer

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Figure 5-3: Ink Cartridge in Printhead Note: Do not touch either the contactor pins on the printhead or the contactor plate on the cartridge with your fingers (oxidation). This will ensure long lasting high print quality.
  • Page 79 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Power Switch (ON Position) Figure 5-4: Printer Power Switch Once power is switched ON, the controller will boot-up. This will take ® approximately 90 seconds, during which CLARiTY startup screens appear. ® On successful boot up, the CLARiTY home page appears.
  • Page 80 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Shutdown Status Startup/Shutdown Icon Stop (red) Run (green) ® Figure 5-5: Clarity Home Page During SHUTDOWN, the Stop (red) and Run (green) icons (see Figure 5-5) are disabled (in grey color). Note: SHUTDOWN means Power is ON to the controller but power is OFF to the printhead(s).

  • Page 81: How To Set The Screen Orientation

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual How to Set the Screen Orientation ® Depending on the position in which the CLARiTY controller is mounted, it may be necessary to rotate the screen image by 180 degrees. To change the screen orientation, proceed as follows: Navigate to Tools >...

  • Page 82: Setting Up The Printer

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Select 0 or 180 degrees depending on your requirement and select OK. The screen orientation changes. Touch the Home icon to return to the home page. Setting up the Printer To set up the printer, do the following tasks: If the Configuration Wizard does not appear automatically, navigate to Tools >...

  • Page 83: Printhead Settings

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Printhead Settings The user then will be asked to configure the number of printheads and print trigger. Figure 5-9: Number of Printheads Touch Next to select the number of printheads. The number of printheads ranges from 1-4. The following dialog box (Figure 5-10 on page 5-8) appears.
  • Page 84 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual If the image is required to be printed by more than one printhead, group the printheads together as required. Note: Select No if the image is required to be printed by each individual printheads. Figure 5-11: Configuring Printheads Select Next to configure the individual or grouped printheads.
  • Page 85 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual You can select either Left to Right or Right to Left. Touch Next, to set up the print trigger mode. Select the required print trigger or product detect mode. If an external print sensor is selected, set up the product size and spacing.
  • Page 86 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Configure the ink type for each printhead. Figure 5-15: Ink Type Touch Next, to complete system configuration. Figure 5-16: System Configuration Complete To finish configuring the printer, select a job to print. Note: To setup the printer without using the Configuration Wizard, see “How to Set the System Settings”...

  • Page 87: How To Start The Printer

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual How to Start the Printer Touch the Startup/Shutdown icon to start the printer. ® The STARTING UP status appears in the status bar of the CLARiTY Home Page (Figure 5-17) followed by OFFLINE status when the printer is successfully prepared for printing.
  • Page 88 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Automatic switching-off of backlight ® The screensaver function can be activated or deactivated within CLARiTY Configuration Manger. The shut-off time of the screensaver can be adjusted from 5 to 30 minutes. Actuation of any key causes the screensaver of the controller to be switched on without triggering any other function on the user interface.

  • Page 89: How To Stop The Printer

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual How to Stop the Printer To stop the printer from printing, touch the red Stop button (Figure 5-18) or touch the status bar. The printer returns to the OFFLINE state. Stop Button Figure 5-18: Stop Button...

  • Page 90: How To Setup The Printhead Settings

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Select the test job from the list and touch OK. The job print preview appears. Figure 5-20: Job Print Preview Touch OK, the printer selects the job ready for print. Select the 'ON' icon or status bar to enable printing. Trigger the printer to print.

  • Page 91: How To Adjust Print Registration

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual How to Adjust Print Registration If the image does not print in the correct position on the product, then adjustments can be made. The Horizontal Registration determines the position of the print along the length of the product.

  • Page 92: How To Adjust Print Resolution

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Note: The printhead cannot be purged, if external sensor is configured and the product is positioned in front of the sensor. Navigate to Tools > Setup >Consumables > Purge. The Purge Printhead screen appears. How to Adjust Print Resolution Navigate to Tools >...

  • Page 93: How To Enable/Disable The Printheads

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual How to Enable/Disable the Printheads Navigate to Tools > Setup> Printhead > Enabled. Select Yes to enable the printhead for printing and No to disable the printhead. Figure 5-24: Printhead ON/OFF How to Configure the Job Settings The print job (.CIFF file), image and job settings will be configured in...
  • Page 94 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Examples: • All individually: Each head prints different data within a job. If this setting is selected, whenever you create a new job you will be given exactly the number of print fields that were set in Number of printheads.
  • Page 95 The text entered there applies equally to heads 1/2 and 3/4 (see Figure 5-26). Figure 5-26: Printhead Settings Note: For more information, refer Wolke m600 touch Service Manual. Note: The job file set up must correspond to the printer set up. 5-20...

  • Page 96: How To Set The System Settings

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual How to Set the System Settings To set up the printer without using the System Configuration Wizard, proceed as follows. Navigate to Tools > Setup > Control from the Home Page. The Control page appears (Figure 5-27).

  • Page 97: Chapter 6 - Printer Operation

    Printer Operation This chapter contains the following topics: • Viewing the current job or image • Download a Job File • Connecting the USB database • Selecting a new job • User Editable Fields • Touch to Edit • Quick Position Edit •...
  • Page 98 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual ® Figure 6-1: CLARiTY Home Page To view more details of the current job, proceed as follows: Touch the name of the JOB on the home page. This will display a preview of the job, as shown in Figure 6-2.

  • Page 99: How To Download A Job File

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual current job is not the job that you want to print, refer to the instructions in “Selecting a New Job” on page 6-12. Touch the Back button on the navigation bar, or the Home button to return to the home page.
  • Page 100 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Note: For example, C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\4head_elipse.ciff, appears on the Title Bar in the Print window. Figure 6-3: Select Output Device ® Click the Current Image button. When CLARiSOFT connects to the printer, a status box appears. Once the communication is complete, a 'Print Preview' of the Job appears (see Figure 6-4).

  • Page 101: Download A Job From The Pc To Usb Memory Stick

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Click the OK button. The Progress window which displays the status bar appears. The status bar indicates the status of the job downloading process (see Figure 6-5). Figure 6-5: Progress Window Remove the null modem cable after the job is downloaded completely.
  • Page 102 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual On the File menu, click Job Download (see Figure 6-6). The Download window appears (see Figure 6-7 on page 6-6). Figure 6-6: Job Download Command Figure 6-7: Job Download Command Select the correct printer name from the Printer Type, (see Figure 6-7).
  • Page 103 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Note: The default output device that appears in the Select Output Device list box is Wolke m600 touch. If you do not select the correct output device, the image will not be correct for the printer.
  • Page 104 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Click the OK button to continue. Figure 6-9: Confirmation Window The job information is compiled and downloaded to the USB memory stick during this process (see Figure 6-10). Figure 6-10: Download in Progress How to Download a Job File...
  • Page 105 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual After the files are downloaded, the message shown in Figure 6-11 appears. Figure 6-11: Download Complete This process saves the file to the USB memory stick. The job information that is sent to the printer enables the printer to identify the logos, fonts used, and image rotation.

  • Page 106: Connecting The Usb Database

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Connecting the USB Database Instead of connecting a PC/laptop to the printer via a null modem cable in order to download jobs, the USB device can be connected directly into the ® USB port on the CLARiTY Operator Interface (Figure 6-12).
  • Page 107 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Touch External to view all the jobs in the USB device (Figure 6-14). Touch on the job you require, the file size is displayed. 1. File Size 4. Cancel Button 2. Edit Button 5. Selected Job 3.

  • Page 108: Selecting A New Job

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Touch to restore a job. A confirmation appears (Figure 6-15). Touch Yes to confirm. Figure 6-15: Confirmation Screen Selecting a New Job If you want to print a job that is not the current job, you can select a different one.

  • Page 109: How To Change The Text And Date Fields

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual If the selected job has a user editable field, the interface prompts the user to review this field and edit if required. Note: Each field has a check box. The check box is unchecked initially. As you enter the data and touch OK, the user interface automatically checks the box.
  • Page 110 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual b. Touch the 'language selection key', to access the available language selections (Figure 6-17). Language Selection Key Figure 6-17: Default Keypad c. The keypad functions the same way as the keypad on a computer. Make the necessary changes to the information.

  • Page 111: Touch To Edit

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual f. Touch the date on the calendar to choose the date of the month, and touch OK. Note: Any dates that are not available for selection because of pre-defined ® rules that may have been set in CLARiSOFT are dimmed.
  • Page 112 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Figure 6-19: Message preview- Touch to edit Touch the button. The job opens, with the user editable fields highlighted. Note: Only jobs that have user editable fields can be edited using Touch to ® Edit feature. These are set up in CLARiSOFT during message creation.
  • Page 113 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual The appropriate user field editor, based on the user field type, is displayed for the update.Update the user field as required and touch Figure 6-21: User Field Editor If there is a second user field, repeat the steps 4 and 5.

  • Page 114: Quick Position Edit

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Quick Position Edit To reposition the individual fields in a printing job, the user can use the ‘Quick Position Edit’ feature. Note: Quick Position Edit feature is turned off by default and needs to be activated in Clarity Configuration Manager.
  • Page 115 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Figure 6-23: Message preview- Quick Position Edit Note: Unlike Touch to Edit, no fields are highlighted and all the fields in a job can be amended using Quick Position Edit feature. Select the required field to re-position, opens the X position edit screen (see Figure 6-24 on page 6-19).

  • Page 116: How To Delete A Job From The Jobs Database

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Figure 6-25: Quick Position Edit - Y Position Update the selected field as required and touch OK. If there is a second field, repeat the steps 4 and 5. Touch OK after editing all the required fields. The job will be updated in the printer and displayed in the ‘current job details bar’.
  • Page 117 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Figure 6-26: Database Delete Window Touch the name of the job that you want to remove from the list of jobs. The job image appears in the preview window. Ensure that the job is the one that you want to delete.

  • Page 118: How To Set Up Counters

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Note: You can touch Select All to remove all the jobs from the list. The job preview will not be displayed if more than one job is selected. Touch the Home icon to return to the home page.

  • Page 119: Time Field/Shift Code

    Barcode will be set up in CLARiSOFT Note: The menu fields for the barcodes EAN13/UPC-A/-E/EAN8 and Code128/ EAN128 are identical and are explained together. The following barcodes can be printed on the Wolke m600 touch: • EAN8 • EAN13 • UPC-A •...

  • Page 120: Line Select Mode

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual • CODE128 • EAN128 • 2/5i • Codabar • Code39 • Datamatrix • GS1-Datamatrix • QR Code • GS1 Databar Composite Line Select Mode If the Line Selection is enabled on the controller, you can assign a specific job to the correct line.
  • Page 121 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual a. Select Line 1 (Figure 6-29). Figure 6-29: Line Select b. Select the correct job from the job list and touch OK. c. You can preview the assigned job (Figure 6-30). d. Touch OK and Home Page appears.
  • Page 122 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual To Remove the line assignment: a. Touch on the Line Select page (Figure 6-31). Figure 6-31: Line Select Page b. Remove Line Assignment page appears with the following choices (Figure 6-32): • To disable a production line, select Disable.

  • Page 123: Reverse Print

    Input Settings In case of reverse printing, an input is configured to be used to control the printing direction. Refer to the Wolke m600 touch Service Manual for more information. In the preferred direction, the printing direction is determined by setting in the installation settings.

  • Page 124: How To Replace The Ink Cartridge

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual assignment must be maintained until the production line switches back to the preferred direction. How to Replace the Ink Cartridge If the ink cartridge needs to be replaced, proceed as follows: Touch the individual cartridges on the home screen. This will display the consumables screen with the list of information.
  • Page 125 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Figure 6-35: Cartridge Details Display Note: You can change the ink type as per the requirement and also adjust the ink level. Touch Replace Cartridge. The power is turned off to the cartridge to allow the safe replacement of the cartridge. Ensure that the following screen is displayed before continuing.
  • Page 126 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Note: Do not touch the contactor plate. Any soiling will have an adverse effect on the printed image. Flip the locking lever (item 2, Figure 6-37) back and insert the cartridge (item 3). 1. Printhead 2.
  • Page 127 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Note: Touching OK button applies power to the printhead. If previously used cartridges are used, adjust the ink level by selecting Adjust Ink Level. Enter the percentage of ink remaining in the cartridge. Note: While adjusting the ink level, care must be taken to ensure that the correct information is entered for the cartridge level as incorrect data may cause the printer to run out of ink without warning.

  • Page 128: Production Audit Log

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Production Audit Log The production audit log shows the log of machine changes and user changes made. Note: Production Audit Log is turned off by default and needs to be activated in Clarity Configuration Manager. The logging mode can be set to “None”, “Normal”...
  • Page 129 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Figure 6-41 shows the audit log for both machine events and user events. The user can also filter results to show either user events only or machine events only (see Table 6-1). Figure 6-41: Production Audit Log...
  • Page 130 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual The following user events are logged. Each user event is also labelled with name of the user performing the change when advanced passwords are turned on. • Parameter change – [Param Name, old and new value] •...

  • Page 131: Chapter 7 - Maintenance

    Maintenance This chapter contains the following topics: • Information on care • Maintaining the Ink Cartridge • Maintaining the Power Supply ® • Maintaining the CLARiTY Controller • Recovering Nozzles/Purge Nozzles • Maintaining the Printer Warning PERSONAL INJURY. Before attempting any maintenance or repair on any part of the product, disconnect the printer from the main power supply and isolate the printer from any external energy sources including other connected equipment.

  • Page 132: Maintaining The Ink Cartridge

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Maintaining the Ink Cartridge Storage of Ink Cartridges The ink cartridges should be stored at room temperature. A temperature of 18-25° C and a relative humidity of 35-55% is ideal. Whenever the printer is not used for any lengthy period, it is advisable to...

  • Page 133: Maintaining The Power Supply

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Maintaining the Power Supply This section contains the information on how to replace the fuse. Replacing the Mains Fuse The fuses are the only user-serviceable parts in the power supply unit. To replace the mains fuse, proceed as follows: Using a small screw driver, press and turn the fuse holder anti- clockwise, and remove the fuse holder (see Figure 7-1).

  • Page 134: Recovering Nozzles/Purge Nozzles

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Recovering Nozzles/Purge Nozzles Depending on the type of ink used, the ink may dry on the nozzle plate of the cartridge if not used for some time. This is very much dependent on ambient conditions (air temperature, air humidity). The Purging function helps to improve such sticking characteristics after the printer has not been used for a while.

  • Page 135: Maintaining The Printer

    Table 7-1: Printer Maintenance Schedule Spare Parts List Table 7-3 contains the spare parts list for the Wolke m600 touch printer. Part Number Description 504646-01 Mains Lead - US, Canada...
  • Page 136 WLK610200 Pantograph with Positioning Wheel WLK610210 Pantograph with Runner WLK610208 Adapter for Red/Green/Gold Printhead to Pantograph WLK404775 Spare Control PCB - Wolke M600 Touch WLK404777 Spare TIJ HP Backplane PCB WLK404806 Power Supply Unit WLK404793 Spare Memory Card WLK404804...

  • Page 137: Cables

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Cables Table 7-3 contains the list of cables for the Wolke m600 touch printer. Part Number Description Measurement WLK504641 TIJ HP Printhead Data Cable 3 metre WLK504642 TIJ HP Printhead Data Cable 5 metre WLK504768...

  • Page 138: Chapter 8 - Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter contains the following topics: • Fault messages and warnings • Printing faults • Job faults • Purging faults • Cartridge faults • Line selection faults ® • CLARiTY error messages • Other error messages • Alarms Fault Messages and Warnings ®...

  • Page 139: Clearing A Fault Message Or Warning

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Figure 8-1: Fault Display Several faults and warnings may occur at the same time. Faults will always be displayed first. To view the faults/warnings in more detail and to view instructions on what to do about them, touch the red or yellow area in the status window ®...
  • Page 140 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Figure 8-2: Fault Selection Touch the fault name in the list to read more details about the fault. Read the details of the fault and the on screen instructions that tell you what to do about the fault.

  • Page 141: Printing Faults

    The job was not loaded to the The job must be loaded to the print print memory. memory before printing. The status of the Wolke m600 In order to start printing the START key touch is not on running. has to be pressed.
  • Page 142 This has been External inputs menu of the Wolke correctly connected to the I/O m600 touch. The settings for the sensor port at the back of the Wolke in the system settings may not match m600 touch but has not been...
  • Page 143 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Fault Cause Solution Changes made The changes were not loaded to Reselect the job using the menu from to the job are not the print memory. the Home screen. printed Shadow print The print direction has been...
  • Page 144 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Fault Cause Solution Print in block The products are conveyed at Please adjust the value for the form or cubic too fast a speed for the set Resolution (DPI) accordingly. graphics resolution (DPI). White stripes in...

  • Page 145: Job Faults

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Job Faults Fault Cause Solution The job cannot The job is not compatible with The job must be newly created for this be opened. this Firmware version. Firmware version. After a certain A counter field is printed in Change the specifications for the job.

  • Page 146: Line Selection Faults

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Line Selection Faults Fault Cause Solution Invalid Line The line selection inputs have 1. Use CLARiTY® Configuration requested a line that is not Manager to check that the correct configured. number of lines have been setup for this system.
  • Page 147 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Error Report on CLARiTY Operator Interface Status E1005 ‘Print Limit Exceeded’ - The current job is selected with Fault a print limit (i.e. a limit on the number of times the job can be printed). This limit has been reached but the printer has received a further print signal that would have exceeded the limit.
  • Page 148 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Error Report on CLARiTY Operator Interface Status E1103 ‘Invalid Job File (failed To Render Logo)' - Invalid or Warning ® missing graphic file - correct in CLARiSOFT E1104 ‘Invalid Job File (Invalid User Concession)' - Default...

  • Page 149: Other Error Messages

    Faulty cable connection, faulty Check the connections between the plug-and-socket connector, Wolke m600 touch and the printhead. faulty printhead electronics If the fault is not eliminated, contact the persons in charge at Wolke. Table 8-7: Other Error Messages...

  • Page 150: Alarms

    Faulty cable connection, faulty Check the connections between the plug-and-socket connector, Wolke m600 touch and the printhead. If faulty printhead electronics the fault is not eliminated, contact the persons in charge at Wolke. The temperature measurement Clean the cartridge contacts, if of a cartridge has failed.

  • Page 151: Diagnostics

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Diagnostics The diagnostic screens show the current value of different parameters which help you in troubleshooting the printer. To access the diagnostics screen, Navigate to Tools > Diagnostics (Figure 8-4). For more information, refer “Working with Diagnostics” on page 4-8.

  • Page 152: Chapter 9 - Specifications

    Specifications This chapter contains the following topics: • Technical drawings • Technical specifications • System specifications • Terminals Technical Drawings Printhead, Blue Figure 9-1: Printhead Dimensions Rev AB Technical Drawings...

  • Page 153: Printhead, Red

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Printhead, Red Figure 9-2: Printhead Dimensions Technical Drawings Rev AB...

  • Page 154: Printhead, Green

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Printhead, Green Figure 9-3: Printhead Dimensions Printhead, Gold Figure 9-4: Printhead Dimensions Rev AB Technical Drawings...

  • Page 155: Sensor

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Sensor Figure 9-5: Sensor Dimensions Technical Drawings Rev AB...

  • Page 156: Sensor With Installation Mount

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Sensor with Installation Mount Figure 9-6: Sensor Dimensions Rev AB Technical Drawings...

  • Page 157: Adapter Plate For Sensor

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Adapter Plate for Sensor Figure 9-7: Adapter Plate Dimensions Spacer Plate for Sensor, for use with a Locating Wheel Figure 9-8: Spacer Plate Dimensions Technical Drawings Rev AB...

  • Page 158: Clarity® Controller

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual ® CLARiTY Controller 92 mm 244 mm (9.6 inches) (3. 62 inches) ® Figure 9-9: CLARiTY Controller Dimensions Rev AB Technical Drawings...

  • Page 159: Parallelogram

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Parallelogram Figure 9-10: Parallelogram Dimensions Technical Specifications Table 9-1 lists the technical specifications of the printhead. Technical Length Width Height Weight in grams Specification (L) in (W) in (H) in Printhead, blue the view shows: jet plate, bottom;...

  • Page 160: System Specifications

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Technical Length Width Height Weight in grams Specification (L) in (W) in (H) in Printhead, green the view shows: jet plate, bottom; printhead from the right Printhead, gold the view shows: jet plate, bottom; printhead from...

  • Page 161: Networking And External Communications

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual System Description Specifications On-board Memory SD Card Table 9-2: System Specifications (Continued) * - Other languages available upon request. Networking and External Communications Table 9-3 lists the networking and external communication systems and its components.

  • Page 162: Terminals

    Table 9-4: Power Supply Performance Type of Connection Wolke m600 touch is equipped with a directly mounted plug housing. A connecting cable, approximately 1.8 m length, with matching connector will also be included while delivering the Wolke m600 touch printer.
  • Page 163 Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Drive disk model Diameter Standard values Pulses/m Plastic, smooth 63,66 mm 12.500 Table 9-5: Values for Pulses/Meters (Continued) Plug-and-Socket Connector A 12-pole plug-and-socket connector is used for the shaft encoder connection. Figure 9-11 on page 9-12 shows the top view of the solder side of the plug.The cable connector used: Cable tie, series 423, type 99-5629-15-12.
  • Page 164 The output signal of the shaft encoder must be a rectangular pulse signal. This signal input on the Wolke m600 touch is equipped with a pull-up resistor against +5 V. It is sufficient if the primary detector can only drive the output signal actively to ground (0 V = Low level) (open collector output).

  • Page 165: Shaft Encoder Extension Cables

    Wolke m600 touch Operator Manual Incorrect pulses per meter ratio set on the Wolke m600 touch If the ratio of pulses per meter set on the Wolke m600 touch is identical to the actual situation (example: a different measuring wheel, measuring wheel is not in direct contact with the belt, different shaft encoder), the print image will either be stretched or compressed lengthwise.

  • Page 166: Glossary

    Glossary Job or Image Job is the set of characters, that is required to be printed on the product label. Label: Job or Image Purging Depending on the type of ink used, the ink may dry on the nozzle plate of the cartridge if not used for some time.

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