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Instruction manual the team to trust for daily operations • Standard • Stainless Steel Safety - Installation Printer overview - Interface overview Menu structure Turning the printer on and off Selecting and viewing a job Printing Printhead maintenance Adding ink Troubleshooting Information...
Safety - Installation EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE CE __________________________________________________________________________ MARKEM-IMAJE CORPORATION MARKEM-IMAJE CORPORATION 150 Congress ST., Keene, NH 03431 150 Congress ST., Keene, NH 03431 United States of America United States of America ensures that the new equipment referenced certifie que l’équipement neuf, désigné...
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Safety - Installation Before using this printer, please read and fully comply with these instructions, the material safety data sheet (MSDS) for consumables used, and safety labels affixed to the printer. Servicing must be performed only by qualified people who are appropriately trained. ■ Liability Markem-Imaje shall not be liable for any damage or injury resulting from any failure to follow these safety instructions, as well as good manufacturing practices and safety standards that are generally applicable in the industry, when installing, using or servicing Markem-Imaje equipment. Any user who modifies or repairs Markem-Imaje equipment, uses consumables, spare parts or accessories other than those supplied by Markem-Imaje, or fails to comply with Markem-Imaje specifications shall have sole responsibility for the consequences thereof. Markem-Imaje shall not be liable for any malfunction or damage caused by any modification of the equipment or use of the equipment for any purposes other than those for which it is designed. The user shall be solely responsible to take any precautions required by any use to which the user puts the Markem-Imaje equipment.
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Safety - Installation ■ Safety Despite all the precautions taken by Markem-Imaje to guarantee the safety of its printers, a residual risk remains if certain recommendations for use are not followed. For each use case of the system, it is recommended to wear adapted personnal protective equipment (safety shoes, glasses, gloves...). Disconnect the system from its power source and call in qualified personnel in the following cases: • The power cable or plug is damaged or worn.
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Safety - Installation When working with hot ink, Markem-Imaje recommends wearing protective gloves and safety goggles. A dry chemical or CO2 extinguisher should be installed near the printer as suitable extinguishing media; do not use water. ■ Labels Hot Surfaces. This label indicates hot surfaces. To prevent injury from burns, do not touch the jet array surface or hot ink directly. Wear protective eyeglasses when working with hot ink. Protective Earth. This label identifies a protective earth point.
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Safety - Installation ■ Automatic Startup Do not allow an automatic packaging machine startup after a Model 5200/5400 reset. The Model 5200/5400 end user is responsible for configuring the software and installing the status output signal option in a way that requires the operator to manually restart the packaging machine after a Model 5200/5400 condition has been cleared. Any deviation from this method is unsafe and any consequences shall be under the entire responsibility of the user. ■ Use The printer is designed for drop-on-demand ink jet printing for industrial package coding. Any other use of the printer is prohibited, and any consequences shall be under the entire responsibility of the user. ■ Handling A printhead at operating temperature must not be moved. To prevent printhead damage, the hot printhead must first be cooled down using the Shutdown feature and then powered off before being moved. Weight of print station (not including umbilical lines): Model 5200: Approx. 63kg (140 lb) Model 5400: Approx. 77kg (170 lb) Printhead: Approx. 2.1kg (4.6 lb) Regarding the system weight, handling tasks have to be performed by more than one operator. Instruction manual...
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Safety - Installation ■ Servicing Disconnect the printer from the AC power supply before any operations requiring components to be removed or exchanged. Use appropriate tools for any work on the printer. Servicing must be performed only by qualified people who are appropriately trained. ■ Maintenance Do not attempt to open any sealed sections of the system! These sections do not require any maintenance on the user’s part. Disconnect the system from the power supply connected to the printer before performing work requiring the removal or replacement of components.
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Safety - Installation ■ Installation requirements Installation must be performed without fail by a Markem-Imaje technicians team. Any person modifying the installation shall be wholly liable for such modification. The printer must be installed in accordance with applicable requirements. The Model 5200 can have up to two printheads. The Model 5400 can have up to four printheads. Determine a location for the printer that: • Provides access to the front and rear of the enclosure, including a minimum of 15cm (6”) clearance in the rear for adequate cooling ventilation.
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Safety - Installation ■ Installation checklist Install power cord / plug Verify or change AC voltage Assemble printhead stand(s) or mounting pole(s) Turn on power Mount the printhead(s) (See following page) Connect umbilical lines: ink, electrical, and vacuum Install any options Set software parameters For detailed installation instructions, see the Model 5200/5400 Installation and Setup Guide. ■ Options / Accessories For information on installing a Markem-Imaje option or accessory, refer to the assembly instructions delivered with the item. Instruction manual...
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Safety - Installation ■ Determine jetting position Vertical Jetting Horizontal Jetting Down Jetting Tilt CCW CW 45° Slant Rotation Position the jet array no further than 4,7mm (0.188") from the product to be printed. After installing the printer, set software parameters as needed: • Vertical Jetting: No changes • Horizontal Jetting: Machine Setup Menu / Printhead Settings / PH Orientation / Horizontal • Down Jetting: Machine Setup Menu / Printhead Settings / PH Orientation / Down • 45° Slant: Machine Setup Menu / Printhead Settings / PH Orientation / Custom 4 • Tilt, Rotation: Machine Setup Menu / Printhead Settings / PH Orientation / Custom 1-3 Machine Setup Menu / Printhead Vacuum Settings / Custom Vacuum for Custom 1-3 PH Orientations Instruction manual...
Printer overview Print station User interface module Enclosure Umbilical Printhead Serial/I.D./Rating Label Ink door Printhead stand Instruction manual...
Interface overview Display Area Indicators Function Keys (4) Keypad Move the arrow on the Stop printing display or the insertion (offline) point within a field; Start printing navigate to and from (online) fields Return to previous Select the menu or menu function described above Open selected it on the display menu Printer status (green) Ink level (blue) Faults (amber) Instruction manual...
Top Level menu overview Function Name of selected job Current date and time Status of the machine Printing state Status of the ink supply Batch count Total count Instructions to go online (or to preview the image) Job Select key Registration key Shutdown (or Startup) key Main Menu key Status of each printhead Instruction manual...
How to navigate Indicates which field on the display is selected; Pointer use arrow keys to move. Indicates additional options listed on display Up-Arrow above options listed. Indicates additional options listed on display Down-Arrow above options listed. Used to display the previous portion of the menu Page Up or list. Used to display the next portion of the menu or Page Down list. Used to change the numerical value of the Modify selected parameter. Plus (F1 key) will increase a value or scroll Plus through options. Minus (F2 key) will decrease a value or scroll Minus through options. Job Select (F1) Initiates job selection. (F2) Used to adjust the location of the printed Registration image on the package. Shutdown or (F3) Initiates shutdown or startup of the ink Startup delivery module, ink lines, and printhead heaters. (F4) Used to enter database management, Main Menu machine diagnostics, and machine setup menus. Used to view an image on the display before Preview printing.
Access to menus To open a menu, press the function key below the desired function on the display. When required to enter text, a Select Character box will appear. Use arrows to select a character on the keyboard (2). Use F3 and F4 keys to move the insertion point (1) left and right. Use F1 key to insert the selected character at the insertion point (1). Use F2 key to delete the When desired characters character to the left of the are displayed, press the insertion point (1). ENTER key. Instruction manual...
Menu structure ■ Top Level Menu Job Name Date and Time Machine Status Printing State Ink Supply Status PH Status Batch Count Total Count Job Select (F1) Preview Job Find Job Reg +/- (F2) Registration Offset PH Trigger PH Registration Shutdown or Startup (F3) Main Menu (F4) Database Management (F2) Machine Diagnostics (F3) Machine Setup (F4) ENTER key (F1) Preview Image Instruction manual...
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Menu structure ■ Main Menu Database Machine Machine Setup Management (F2) Diagnostics (F3) (F4) Retrieve Files Version Information User Interface List Files Ink System PH Settings Backup Files PH Vacuum Settings Delete Files Ink Delivery Module PH Mapping Advanced Print Station Print Station Settings Available Space Shutdown Settings Recoverable Space User Interface Password Settings File Space Communications Ink Usage Custom Codes Total Space Imaging/Printing Shift Codes State Logger SSCC Settings Date Change...
Turning the printer on Ensure power is connected "I" position powers on the printer ≈ 60 mn LED blinks slowly Do not move a hot printhead Instruction manual...
Turning the printer off Ensure printing has stopped Wait 3 - 4 hours for message: “Shutdown Done” ≈ 3-4 h "0" position powers off the printer Instruction manual...
Selecting a job If job is not listed If printer is “Ready” and no variable field data needs to be entered, “Chocolate” job is ready to be printed. Instruction manual...
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Selecting a job If a variable field requires data entry, the display will list editable fields. Edit field "Chocolate" job is ready to be printed. Instruction manual...
Previewing a job To preview the current job: To select a job to preview: PH1 image is shown To display PH2 image Instruction manual...
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Previewing a job PH2 image is shown Preview image of next printhead (F1) Preview image of previous printhead (F2) Select the job being previewed (F4) Return to the Top Level menu (ENTER) "Chocolate" job is ready to be printed Instruction manual...
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Printing Selected job is ready to be printed Press START to start printing Press STOP to stop printing Instruction manual...
Adjusting the registration Reg. Offset affects registration offset of all printheads PH1, PH2, PH3, PH4 affects registration offset of specied printhead Select PH# Use or to change PH# registration offset Use to change registration offset for all printheads Increase Decrease Instruction manual...
Adjusting the contrast The display contrast can be changed from any menu. Light Default Dark 0% 70% 100% Decrease darkness: Hold down the STOP key Press the Down Arrow Increase darkness: Hold down the STOP key Press the Up Arrow Instruction manual...
Maintenance When: • At the start of each shift • After each cold startup • If the printhead has been idle for more than 4 hours • If the jets are not printing properly Purge (daily) Obtain a drip tray Press and release once Instruction manual...
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Maintenance Jet test (daily) Obtain a piece of paper. Press and hold the jet test button while moving the piece of paper 6mm (1/4”) from the front of the jet array. If not OK, repeat: If several attempts at purging are unsuccessful in recovering jets: Instruction manual Instruction manual...
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Maintenance Wipe (if necessary) • Wipe the jet array after purging ONLY if several attempts at purging are unsuccessful in recovering jets or in the down jetting position, after a purge. • Using a Markem-Imaje Printhead wipe, wipe the jet array from the middle out. • Clean any ink buildup around the jet array area and in the corners of the enclosure near the jets. DO NOT SCRUB THE JET ARRAY DO NOT MOVE A HOT PRINTHEAD Instruction manual Instruction manual...
Adding ink If using ink bottles: Open ink door Remove cap Insert bottle Close ink door Door locks in 60 sec. If using ink blocks: Open ink door Remove ink block from wrapper Insert 1 to 4 ink blocks Close ink door Door locks in 60 sec. Instruction manual Instruction manual...
Troubleshooting Information LED indicators on user interface module STATUS (green) Indicates whether conditions are met for printing. On Online Off Power is off Blinking Warming up or cooling down (fast blinking) Offline/Ready (slow blinking) INK (blue) Indicates when the printer needs ink. On Add ink bottle Blinking Add ink bottle immediately Off Ink OK FAULT (amber) Indicates when the printer needs attention. On Warning Blinking Error (printing typically stops) Off No errors or warnings Instruction manual...
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Troubleshooting Information LED Indicator on printhead Printhead is enabled, ready to print, and there are no fault conditions Off Printhead power is disconnected or printhead is disabled or printhead is purging Blinking Printhead is not ready Printhead is warming up or cooling down Instruction manual...
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Troubleshooting Information Fault messages When the printer detects a fault, the Top Level Menu provides an error or warning number and a message to indicate the nature of the problem. A warning does not stop printing. Example: Warning 201 - Add Ink Now (ink low) An error typically stops printing. Example: Error 401 - Out Of Ink Correct the problem and press ENTER or EXIT. S/N: Serial number: ink: Instruction manual...
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Notes Photographs and drawings are not binding in detail. Original instructions. This document was originally written in English. The English text of this document shall alone be authentic and shall prevail in the event of a dispute. Markem- Imaje reserves the right to modify the specifications of its products without prior notice. Any reproduction, even partial, of this document is prohibited.
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the team to trust 10054021-AB www.markem-imaje.com Markem-Imaje Corporation 150 Congress Street Keene, NH 03431 United States of America tel +1 800 258 5356 fax +1 603 357 1835...
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