Leibinger JET3 Series Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual V2.02 Please keep for future reference!
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.4 Measures in the event of accidental release (spillage) ..........31 4 Technical data ......................... 32 4.1 Dimensions, weights, connections ................32 4.2 Electrical connection values ..................33 4.3 Ambient conditions ..................... 33 4.4 Interfaces, Inputs, Outputs ..................33 4.5 Performance parameter ....................33 JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 4 5.5.6 Interface X2 - Serial interface ................60 5.5.7 USB-Connection ....................61 6 Operation ......................... 62 6.1 Construction/Structure of the device ................62 6.2 Functional principle ..................... 63 6.2.1 Method of working ....................63 6.2.2 Drop creation ......................63 6.2.3 Drop charging .....................64 Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 5 7.2.5.4 Create new job lists – Example : Job organisator ........113 7.3 Settings........................118 7.3.1 Basic settings ....................119 7.3.1.1 Language and units ................... 120 7.3.1.2 Date and time .................... 122 7.3.1.3 Interval operation - Set interval time ............127 7.3.1.4 Interface (Encoder interface) ..............129 JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 6 7.4.4.2 Mix only ink/sovent..................169 7.4.4.3 Ignore all error messages and alarm messages ......... 170 7.4.5 Data logging - Log files ..................171 7.4.5.1 Data logging dialog box ................171 7.4.5.2 Export log file ..................... 172 Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 7 7.5.7.2 Explorer layout ................... 215 7.5.7.3 Explorer tools ..................... 217 7.5.7.4 Delete jobs ....................218 7.5.8 Reload all fonts ....................218 7.5.9 Touch-Calibration ..................... 219 7.5.10 Database settings ................... 220 7.5.11 Start remote screen ..................220 7.6 Help .......................... 221 JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 8 8.5.2.1 PrintGo-delay ..................... 261 8.5.2.2 PrintGo-distance ..................261 8.5.2.3 PrintGo - Repeat ..................262 8.5.2.4 PrintGo – Hold off distance ................ 263 8.5.2.5 PrintGo-source - Print start control ............. 264 8.5.2.6 Controls - Monitoring functions ..............265 Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 9 8.7.3 Counter ......................313 8.7.3.1 Counter parameter ..................314 8.7.3.1.1 Number of digits ................... 315 8.7.3.1.2 Start value .................... 315 8.7.3.1.3 Initialization value ................. 315 8.7.3.1.4 End value ..................... 316 8.7.3.1.5 Leading zeros (Left-hand zeros) ............316 JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 10 9 Malfunctioning/Trouble shooting ................. 359 9.1 General ........................359 9.2 Display of device messages ..................359 9.3 Error messages ......................360 10 Setting-up/Maintenance ....................361 10.1 Refilling of ink and solvent –TAG handling .............. 361 10.1.1 Safety information................... 361 Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 11 12.3 Encoder guidelines and “hot-plugging” of external devices ........383 12.4 Technical drawings ....................387 12.4.1 Hydraulic diagram JET printer ................ 387 12.4.2 Print head SK 6 ....................388 12.4.3 Print head SK 4 - Option ................. 389 12.4.4 Cabinet JET printer..................390 JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 12: Group Directory

    Circuit diagrams of the interfaces .............. 376 Connection examples of the interfaces ............ 379 Encoder guidelines ................... 383 Technical drawings ................... 387 List of keywords/Index....................391 List of keywords/Index ................391 List of illustrations ......................399 List of illustrations .................. 399 Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 13: Publisher

    Gruppe 1 Herausgeber Seite 11 1.3 Publisher For questions regarding the operation and running of the LEIBINGER JET3 series as well as in service case please contact the listed dealer address. Dealer address Paul Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG Marking&Coding Systems Daimlerstraße 14...
  • Page 14 We shall be grateful for information regarding possible printing errors as well as for suggestions for the further optimisation of the device manual. Authoritative for the scope of delivery is not the manual but rather the written order confirmation. © Copyright 2019 Paul Leibinger GmbH & Co. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 15: Symbolism Of The Manual

    Risk due to materials Risk of explosion hazardous to health Risk of hand injuries Smoking ban Comply with the operating Wear protective gloves instructions Wear safety glasses Important user information Service tasks Usage tips JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 16: Introduction

    It is only through the use of inks and solvents from Paul Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG that optimum operating characteristics can be achieved.
  • Page 17: Document Information

    Stick in serial number 1.7 Warranty The warranty conditions for the Leibinger JET3 series printers are stated in the order confirmation. The warranty presupposes that the device or the installation is operated correctly in accordance with the available warranty conditions and any possible additional manuals and descriptions prepared by us.
  • Page 18: Safety

    In case of improper handling or misuse, however, there are dangers for  the health of the operating staff  the high performance printer of the JET3 Series and other real assets of the plant operator  the efficient operation of the high performance printer...
  • Page 19: Structure Of Safety Instructions

    In conjunction with the signal word "Attention", this symbol represents important instructions for the proper use of the machine. Non-compliance with these instructions may lead to machine faults, faults in the surrounding areas or other consequences. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 20: Intended Use

    Safety Group 2 2.3 Intended use The high performance of the industrial printers of the JET3 Series serves exclusively the contact-free marking, inscribing and coding of surfaces using the continuous ink jet process. The high performance printer can be used on the most varying materials (e.g. metal, synthetic material, glass, paper, wood, pressed materials, rubber etc.) with both, smooth...
  • Page 21: Safety Sticker

    Group 2 Safety Page 19 2.4 Safety sticker Figure 1 Safety sticker Safety sticker JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 22: Operating Staff

    The owner-operator must make this operating manual accessible to the printer operator and has to ensure that the operator has read and understood it. Personnel in training can work on or with the inkjet printer only when supervised by an experienced operator. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 23: Dangers Due To Electric Energy

    The electrical and electronic components of the high performance printer are under voltage. The device must only be opened by trained personnel or by Leibinger service technicians. Prior to the opening of the device the device must be switched off and the mains plug removed.
  • Page 24: Personal Protective Equipment

    Prior to assembly the place of setting up must be cleaned of dirt and contamination (residue of lubricants etc.). Keep the working environment clean in order to ensure unrestricted access to the Leibinger JET3 series printers at any time. WARNING Basics –...
  • Page 25 Keep the inkjet printer away from any sources of heat, flame, or sparks (e.g. space heater). The inkjet printer must be integrated into the lightning protection system of the owner-operator! Protect the inkjet printer from electrostatic charges! Keep suitably extinguishing medium available. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 26: Dangers Through Consumables

    Open containers must be closed properly at all times and stored upright to prevent leakage. Smoking and open flames are strictly prohibited in areas where ink and solvent are stored. Do not smoke, eat, or consume beverages in the storage and work areas. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 27 Keep sources of ignition away from the printer!  Always statically discharge the printer and yourself before filling the reservoirs! Simply touch the housing of the printer to discharge the equipment and stand on a grounded surface wearing ESD shoes during filling! JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 28: Figure 2 - Labels For Marking (Ink/Solvent)

    In the following you will find examples for the marking of inks and solvents. Figure 2 Ink and solvent lables Examples: Labels for the marking of inks and solvents. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 29: Accident Prevention

    Keep sources of heat and sparks as well as open flames well away. Use only spark-free tools. Electrical devices must be protected in accordance with the corresponding standard. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes. Do not inhale vapours and spray mist. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 30: First Aid Measures

    Do not give anything orally, place unconscious patients on their side and call a doctor. MISCELLANEOUS In case of doubt or with persistent symptoms call a doctor. Never give anything orally to unconscious patients. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 31: Fire Fighting Measures

      Follow marked escape routes.  Do not use the elevator!  Comply with instructions!  Additional measures  Attempt to extinguish the fire  Instruct the fire department personnel.  Turn away curious onlookers. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 32: Fire Fighting Of Ink And Solvents

    Decomposition products can constitute a danger to health. Extinguishing waste water must not enter the waste water channels or waters. PROTECTIVE If necessary suitable, independent breathing apparatus is MEASURES required. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 33: Measures In The Event Of Accidental Release (Spillage)

    Restrict and suck up spilled substances with a non-combustible absorbent material (e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite, infusorial earth) and collect in a suitable container for removal. Preferably clean areas with spilled substances with a detergent. Avoid solvents. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 34: Technical Data

    Any fitting position, also for overhead conveyor applications Figure 3 Dimensions 286 mm 486 mm 344 mm Print head SK4 - Option Print head SK6 265 mm 212 mm Protection class: IP 54 (as option: IP 65) Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 35: Electrical Connection Values

    Character height: approx.  min.: 0,8 mm  max.:16 mm Depending on font, distance of head, nozzle diameter, ink, product surface and type of print head Up to 3200 characters/sec. Printing speed: Up to 6,6 m/sec (10 cpi) JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 36: Fonts

     Automatic, electronic drop control for compensation of changing ambient- and operating temperatures  Automatic viscosity control  Splash-free re-filling of ink and solvent during the printing operation Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 37: Software

     Programmable batch processing of jobs and bonding of several jobs  „External-Text“ function  Variable text (Data base processing)  Replacements: all date-, time- and counter functions are codable by replacements  Shift operation JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 38: Transport/Start Up

    In order to avoid damage during transport the following instructions must be observed. The Leibinger JET3 series printer must only be transported in a standing position. It is packed in a cardboard box with special polystyrene inserts for safe dispatch during delivery.
  • Page 39: Figure 4 - Movable Underframe (Device Support)

    Page 37 Figure 4 Movable base frame for printers of the JET3 Series For this it is expedient to place the device on a device support. The device has four fastening possibilities for secure seting up and should be screw connected at the place of setting up.
  • Page 40: Installation

    This threaded socket must be connected to ground if there is no ground pin in the mains socket/plug.The threaded case is sealed inwards and thus IP 65 conform. With a screw and a ring terminal (cable lug) the grounding can be fixed easily. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 41: Figure 6 - Grounding Scematic And Grounding Point

    Figure 6 Grounding scematic and grounding point Grounding schematic Ground/earth 1 – Printer cabinet 4 – Grounding line 7 – Grounding symbol-label 2 – Installation 5 – Umbilical 3 – Print head 6 – Grounding point (M6) JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 42: Explosion Protection

    For installation from the bottom it has to be prevented that dirt can enter in the print head. For this a headventilation is required which can be purchased optionally.The print head mounting should be carried out that a fast separation of the print head from the device for cleaning purposes is possible. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 43: Figure 7 Print Head Installation (Example)

    (smaller distances produce better type quality) Note: In general a distance of round about 8-10mm is recommended. For applications with extreme small or large character heights a micro- and macro print head are available optionally. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 44: External Print Head Ventilation (Optional Equipment)

     The printer is operated in test mode and the ink is just discharged into a service tray (e.g. a Leibinger cleaning station). Without any safety measures the ink in the service tray may be charged up. In order to avoid this critical situation the print head and the service tray have to be connected with a ground cable.
  • Page 45 Service tray Leibinger Cleaning station Explosion hazard Ground cable Connect print head with service tray Electrostatic- sensitive device Cleaning the print head Fire hazard Explosion hazard Ground cable Connect print head with service tray Electrostatic- sensitive device JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 46: Start-Up Commissioning

     Dismantle the backplane of the hydraulic cabinet (1) by loosing the fixing screws (2). ATTENTION The cable tie at the main filter (3) should not be removed!  Remove the transportation protection (cable ties).  Now attach the backplane of the hydraulic cabinet again with the according fixing screws. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 47: Figure 8 Remove Transportation Safety Devices

    Group 5 Transport/Start up Page 45 Figure 8 Remove transportation safety devices  1 – Backplane (Hydraulic cabinet) 2 – Fixing screws 3 – Main filter JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 48: Fill Reservoir Tank - Step 2

    Attention Use only genuine Leibinger solvent and ink that comes with a TAG on the refill bottle! The printers are supplied with a TAG Reader. For refills of solvent or ink make sure that only genuine LEIBINGER ink and solvent is used.
  • Page 49  Take out the empty refill bottle. The closing valve of the reservoir tank will be closed automatically.  Finally close the reservoir tank and empty refill bottle carefully with the srew caps. ATTENTION The reservoir tanks as well as the empty refill bottles have to be closed carefully after filling. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 50: Figure 9 Reservoir Tank And Re-Filling Process

    Marking of the admissible (Example) solvent (Example) 1 – Reservoir tank unit 4 – Reservoir tank „Solvent“ 2 – Hinged cover lid 5 – Refill bottle „Solvent “ 3 – Reservoir tank „Ink“ 6 – Refill bottle seal Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 51: Carry Out Filling Routine - Step 3

    1 – TFT-Touch-Display 5 – Tab <Spec. func. /Tools> 2 – Message <Initialization> 6 – Button <Fill up Routine> 3 – Message <Emergency Shutdown 7 – Message <Fill up Routine> 4 – <OK> Button 8 – <next> Button JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 52 During the process the message <Bleeding> (4) is displayed. The bleeding takes between 1 – 5 min. The process can be canceled by pressing the button <Cancel> (5).  Now the printer is ready to operate. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 53: Figure 11 Filling Routine (Step 2)

    9 – Message <Fill up Routine finished> 13 – <OK> Button 10 – <OK> Button 14 – Main window 11 – <Close> Button 15 – Message <Bleeding> 12 – Message <Hydraulic control> 16 – Button <Cancel> JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 54: Setting Of The External Print Head Ventilation -Optional Equipment

    1 – Pressure regulator valve 3 – Indicating label 2 – Adjusting knob 4 – Manometer INFORMATION Supplementary information for the assembly and function can be found in the chapter 6.7.1 External head print ventilation - assembly and function Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 55: Interfaces

    5 – Interface X3 – digital outputs 2 – Interface X5 – PrintGo 6 – Interface X2 – Serial Interface 3 – Interface X1 – Encoder 7 – Ethernet-connection 4 – Interface X4 – digital inputs 8 – USB connection JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 56: Ethernet-Connection

    The Ethernet-connection is implemented with a sturdy M12D coded socket and is designed for high transfer rates and long cable lengths. It provides the networking of several devices in multi-head applications. The data exchange happens via the „Leibinger interface protocol“.
  • Page 57 Input resistance 6,8 kOhm INFORMATION You will find a circuit diagram of the interface in the appendix of this manual! All 24V inputs which are designated with (1) are protected by a self-reset fuse with 700 mA. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 58: Interface X1 - Encoder

    You will find a circuit diagram of the interface in the manual appendix! All 24V power supply outputs on X1, X3, X4 and X5 are distributed over a common resettable fuse with 700mA max. current. Please ensure that the sum of current are not exceed 700 mA. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 59: Mechanical Installation

    +Jobselect 4 +Jobselect 5 +Jobselect 6 +Jobselect 7 +Jobselect 8 +Jobselect 9 GND Jobselect 0-9 GND Input 0-5 +Input 0 +Input 1 +Input 2 +Input 3 +Input 4 +Input 5 +Power ON GND Power On GND 24V JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 60 Please ensure that the sum of current are not exceed 700 mA. If one or more of the jobselect inputs were changed the changes must be completed ( = all signals are stable) within this time. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 61: Interface X3 - Digital Outputs

    All 24V outputs which are designated with (1) are protected by a self-reset fuse with 700mA, that means the sum of all output currents which are supplied of this 24V should not exceed 700mA. Depending on the set function. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 62: Interface X2 - Serial Interface

    The function allocations of the outputs is carried out with the software of the printer in the menu Settings  I/O-Settings  Outputs. You will find a circuit diagram of the interface in the manual appendix! Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 63: Usb-Connection

    With a bar code scanner connected to the RS 232 interface of the printer there are further options available. Please see the following chapters for details: 8.7.5 Extern Text Plug assignment: Pin connection: Designation Designation +V (+5V) Data + Data - JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 64: Operation

    6 Operation 6.1 Construction/Structure of the device The high-performance Leibinger JET3 series printers are manufactured of a solid two parts stainless steel cabinet. Due to the two parts construction you will get a thermal separation between the hydraulic- and electronic section. The device consists of the following main components.
  • Page 65: Functional Principle

    A (please see the following figure “Creation of a character”) from the jet. The oscillations are created with an oscillatory system that is excited by a Piezo oscillator. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 66: Drop Charging

    The controller (CPU) of the printer calculates the values which are required for the generation of charging voltages of the single characters. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 67: Summary Of The Individual Proceduresfigure

    Character height created by drop deflection Character „E“ build with a 7 x 5 matrix Rel. movement direction of the description area Drop brake-off point Gutter Deflector plate Charge electrode with deflector electrode Nozzle (jet) Oscillator JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 68: Example Of Use

     Inflammable! Combustible gases and liquids cause serious burns. Sources of ignition must be kept away from the print head!  Ink escapes from the head aperture. Spraying of ink into the eyes can cause blindness. Eye protection is necessary! Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 69: User Interface And Printer Operation

     Menu bar (2): Most functions of the printer be accessed through the menu bar. Each menu entry provides a drop-down list with respective options. The following menu entries are available:  Service functions  Help  Job  Extra  Settings JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 70  <Time/Date> indicator (6): Shows the current time and date. The <Time/Date> is set in the dialog box <Settings> - <Basic settings> - <Date/Time>  <Off/Shut down> button (7): A click on this button will shut down the printer. Please see chapter 6.5.4 Switch off device Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 71: Figure 18 Status Field

    The active button changes its color. Figure 18 Status field <Nozzle> <Close nozzle> <Opening nozzle> <Opened nozzle> <Closing nozzle>  Indicator for general status information (12): This indicator provides general information about the current status of the printer. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 72: Figure 19 Indicator For General Status Information

    Refills are not allowed until the printer shows an according message! Solvent refill information: Refills are not allowed until the printer shows an according message! Ink filling level: The indicator shows the current ink filling level. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 73  Button <PrintStop> (14): The released print job is stopped with this button. If a print stop is activated, the button is displayed backlighted. Print stop inactive Print stop active. Current print job was stopped or no print job is released for processing. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 74: Numeric Keypad

    With the <> key (4) you can shift the current cursor position by one digit to the right. With the <> key (5) you can shift the current cursor position by one digit to the left. With the <Return > key (6) you can take over the input and the Numeric keypad closes. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 75: Keyboard

    Job Editor Page 73 6.4.2 Keyboard Figure 21 Keyboard design Standard characters Special characters expanded font Caps Lock/Standard characters Caps Lock/ Special characters - expanded font 1 –Button <Return> 3 – Button<Caps Lock> 2 –Button <Special characters> JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 76 With the button <Return > (1) the input is taken over and the Numeric keypad will be closed. With the button <Special characters> (2) you can change between the standard characters and the special characters. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 77: Basic Operating Procedures

    Job Editor Page 75 6.5 Basic operating procedures This paragraph describes the basic operating procedures of the Leibinger JET3 series printers. 6.5.1 General The complete control of the printers can be carried out with a connected PC-mouse or directly with the TFT-Touch-Display.
  • Page 78: Switch On Device

     During the process the message <Bleeding> (4) is displayed. The bleeding takes between 1 – 5 min. The process can be canceled by pressing the button <Cancel> (5). Note: For starting the device the job which has been used at last will be loaded automatically. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 79: Figure 23 - Switch-On Procedure Without Password Protec

    Group 8 Job Editor Page 77 Figure 23 Switch-on procedure without password protection 1 – TFT-Touch-Display 4 – Message <Bleeding> 2 – Message <Initialization > 5 – Button <Cancel> 3 – Main window JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 80: Switching On With Password Protetction

    The login can be also carried out without a password. In this case only several basic functions of the device are available for the user. You will find further information in the chapter 7.3.5 Password settings and user permissions Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 81: Figure 24 - Switch-On Procedure With Password Protec

    8 – Software keyboard 3 – Main Window 9 – <Enter> key 4 – Message box <Bleeding> 10 – <Login> Button 5 – <Cancel> Button 11 – Indicator for currently logged-in user 6 – Dialog box <Log-in> JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 82: Switch Off Device

    If the nozzle is still open during the turn-off procedure, it will be closed automatically. INFORMATION Turning off the device is only possible after a print stop. After turning off you have to wait approx. 5 sec. until the device can be turned on again. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 83: Windows And Menu Elements

    The command is carried out by clicking on a button. Menu item: The command is carried out by clicking on a menu item. Direct button: Special button (shortcut) that works as a shortcut to open a dialog box directly instead of using the menu structure. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 84: Figure 26 - Menu Layout 1

    1 – Menu bar 6 – Option in drop-down menu 2 – Direct button (shortcut) 7 – Drop-down menu 3 – Submenu 8 – Status indicators 4 – Title bar 9 – Buttons 5 – Command in drop-down menu Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 85: Figure 27 - Menu Layout 2

    12 – Disabled button 19 – Preview illustration 13 – Activated button 20 – Check boxes 14 – Title bar dialog box 21 – Radio buttons with preview illustrations 15 – Tab 22 – Preview 16 – Dialog box JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 86: Optional Equipment

     There will be no warning in case the permanent compressed air supply fails!  Operation is only permissible with dry, oil-free and filtered compressed air (Filtering 8 m) The use of otherwise prepared compressed air can lead to damage and malfunctions! Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 87: Figure 28 Assembly Of The External Print Head Ventilation

    4 – Throttle valve for the head ventilation 2.1 – adjusting knob 5 – Throttle valve for the housing ventil. 2.2 – manometer 6 – Hose for the print head ventilation 2.3 – Condensate container (cartridge) 7 – Hose for the housing ventilation JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 88: Data Entry/Programming

    TFT-Touch display, mouse etc. It is also possible to control the printer using external software through interfaces (RS232/Ethernet). For this, the Leibinger interface protocol is implemented in the printer of the JET3 Series and there is also a scripting language available.
  • Page 89: Job Administration

    7 – Option <Open Joblist to edit> 3 – Option <Open Job to edit> 8 – Option <Edit current Joblist> 4 – Option <Edit current Job> 9 – Option <Load Joblist to print> 5 – Option <Load Job to print> JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 90: Create A New Job

     Save the print job. INFORMATION  Please see chapter 8.3.1 Save job/Save job as for further information about saving a print job.  Please see chapter 8 Job editor for details about the job editor. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 91: Open Job To Edit

     Carry out the requested changes and save it. INFORMATION  Please see chapter 8.3.1 Save job/Save job as for further information about saving a print job.  Please see chapter 8 Job editor for details about the job editor. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 92: Figure 31 Open Job To Edit

    11 – <Edit> Button 5 – Pick list <Print job files> 12 – <Cancel> Button 6 – Drop-down list <Search in> 13 – Menu <Job editor> 7 – <Filename> of selected print job 14 – <Close> Button Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 93: Edit Current Job

     Carry out the requested changes and save it. INFORMATION  Please see chapter 8.3.1 Save job/Save job as for further information about saving a print job.  Please see chapter 8 Job editor for details about the job editor. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 94: Load Job To Print

    5 – Pick list<Print jobs> 13 – Message <Change print job> 6 – Drop-down list <Search in> 14 – <OK> Button 7 – <Filename> of selected print job 15 – <Cancel> Button 8 – Selected job Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 95  Press the <Load> button (11) to take over the selected job or press the button <Cancel> (12) to cancel the process.  A confirmation prompt (13), pops up.  Confirm the change by pressing the button <OK> (14) or cancel the process with the button <Cancel> (15). JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 96: Create New Job List

    The print jobs plus optional repetitions will be printed in the order of the job list display (9). The job list (9) can either be processed in a loop (17) or the print-out can be stopped after the last job on the list was printed (16). Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 97 Numeric keypad and/or arrow keys (20). The print jobs will be printed in the order of the job list (9) taking into account the <Distance> settings (20). JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 98: Figure 34 Creating A New Job List

    8 – Column job <Input No> (address) 19 – <Job organisator> Tab 9 – Job list display 20 – Settings <Distance> from ref. point 10 – <OK> button 21 – Column <Distance> from ref. point 11 – <Cancel> button Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 99 In the following all dialog boxes related to the menu bar of the job list creator are described. Changes made in these dialog boxes may either be confirmed with the <OK> button (19) or discarded with the <Cancel> button (20). JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 100 Selecting an item on the drop-down list will open a dialog box with 4 tabs. The 4 tabs show the 4 menu items of the drop-down list <Joblist settings> (1c) (not all parameters are available for all types of joblists!): Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 101 PrintGo Gate sensor. The print-out will only start as long as the monitored sensor is active. Additionally it can be defined which kind of signal level shall be recognized as “active”. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 102 There can be defined a date change offset with a maximum of 23 hours and 59 minutes. The offset can be defined as positive or negative offset. E.g. with an offset of +3 the date would not change at 00:00 but at 03:00. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 103: Figure 35 Menu Bar Job List Creator

    34 – Check box <direction for mirror> 15 – Tab <Printstyle> 35 – Check box <lock backward> 16 – Display field <Print height> 36 – Tab <Date Change Parameter> 17 – Display field <Orientation> 37 – Settings <Date Change Offset> JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 104: Create New Job Lists - Example : Extern Jobselect

    3. Select the print job for address “1” (3). The address is shown in the first column of the job list display: <Input No> (4). 4. Fill the following rows in the job list display with the two remaining print jobs (4). 5. Enter the following settings in the <Joblist settings> (5-8): Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 105 13. Apply the address of the print job at the fifth position of the job list to the X4 connector (decimal=5; 10-bit binary=0000000101 (13). 14. With the next <PrintGo> signal the addressed print job will be printed. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 106  An empty address will be ignored. The last addressed print job will remain in the print storage.  The WYSIWYG preview of the main window always shows the print job that will be printed with the next <PrintGo> signal (14). Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 107: Figure 36 Extern Joblist Example 1: Extern Jobselect

    Page 105 Figure 36 Extern Joblist Example 1: Extern Jobselect Job list with the Address imported print column jobs JL file name current address Details Print preview: This content will be printed with the next PrintGo signal. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 108: Create New Job Lists - Example : Extern Jobselect With Distances

    (10) outs and the distances between the first dots of each printout/repetition will be 70 mm (11). 6. Apply the address of the print job at the fifth position of the job list to the X4 connector (decimal=5; 10-bit binary=0000000101 (12). Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 109  The <PrintGo delay> is the distance between the PrintGo signal and the start of the printout.  <PrintGo delay> and <PrintGo distance> have no effects on distances between two print jobs of the job list but only on distances within a print job. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 110: Figure 37 Extern Job Select Example 2: Extern Jobselect With Distances

    Page 108 Job Editor Group 8 Figure 37 Extern Job select Example 2: Extern Jobselect with distances Job list Address print jobs column Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 111: Create New Job Lists - Example „Batch Job

    4. Define the number of repetitions for the selected job (3). 5. Fill the job list display with the 4 remaining print jobs (4) and assign the required repetitions to each job (4). 6. Enter the following settings in the <Joblist settings> (5-8): JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 112 13. With the next <PrintGo> signal the fourth print job of the job list will be printed. There are three repetitions defined, therefore there will be four more printouts with the next four PrintGo signals. The <PrintGo delay> for each printed job is 20 mm (13). Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 113  A <PrintGo delay> can be defined within each print job separately.  The WYSIWYG preview of the main window always shows the print job that will be printed with the next <PrintGo> signal (14). JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 114: Figure 38 - Extern Joblist Example 3 - Batchjob

    Extern Joblist Example 3: Batchjob number Job list with Number of the imported repetitions print jobs Selected Assigned number of repetitions JL file name current job nr. Details Print preview: This content will be printed with the next PrintGo signal. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 115: Create New Job Lists - Example : Job Organisator

    Job list parameters Print Distance [mm] <PrintGo distance> <PrintGo repetition> job job list [mm] list Job1 Job2 Job3 Complete job list 1 printout 1 repetition JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 116 4. Assign the distance for the print job (3). 5. Fill the job list display with the two remaining print jobs (4) and assign the required distances to each job (4). 6. Enter the following settings in the <Joblist settings> (5-8): Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 117 150 mm and there shall be one repetition. Therefore all three jobs on job list will be printed again in the same matter as described in points 9-11. The repetition will start 150 mm from the reference point (13). 14. The task is finished. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 118  The WYSIWYG preview of the main window always shows the print job that will be printed with the next <PrintGo> signal (14). Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 119: Figure 39- Extern Joblist Example 4 - Job Organisator

    Extern Joblist Example 4: Job organisator Job list with the imported number print jobs Distances Selectedj Assigned distances JL file name current address Details Print preview: This content will be printed with the next PrintGo signal. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 120: Settings

    Drop-down menu “Settings” 1 – Drop-down menu <Settings> 5 – Option <Mebu shortcuts> 2 – Option <Basic Settings> 6 – Option <Password Settings> 3 – Option <Hydraulic Settings> 7 – Option <Password active> 4 – Option <I/O Settings> Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 121: Basic Settings

    1 – Drop-down menu <Settings> 5 – Arrow key for shifting tab bar 2 – Option <Basic Settings> 6 – Button <Cancel> 3 – Dialog box <Basic Settings> 7 – Button <OK> 4 – Tab bar with tab captions JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 122: Language And Units

    Note: The function is also helpful to simplify the communication (e.g. in case of service) with the dealer or the LEIBINGER service-hotline because English language can be generally selected irrespectively of the installed language package.
  • Page 123: Figure 43 Set Measuring Unit

     Press on the tab <Language/Unit> (2) to select the tab.  Press on the arrow key of the drop-down list <Measuring unit> (3). The drop-down list opens for selection.  Now select the requested measuring unit. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 124: Date And Time

     Select the requested date. The calendar will be automatically closed and the selected date is taken over. Figure 44 Set date 1 – Dialog box <Basic Settings> 3 – Drop-down list <Date> 2 – Tab <Date/Time> 4 – Calendar Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 125: Figure 45 Set Date Format

    1 – Dialog box <Basic Settings> 6 – <No> Button 2 – Tab <Date/Time> 7 – <Yes> Button 3 – Drop-down list <Date format> 8 – Reboot 4 – <OK> Button 9 – Progress bar 5 – Confirmation prompt JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 126  A confirmation prompt (5) pops up. Press the button <No> (6) to abort the process or press the button <Yes> (7) to save the changes.  Now the device will will be rebooted automatically.  After the reboot the device switches into standby-mode (display is dark). Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 127: Figure 46 Set Time And Time Zone

    Set time and time zone 1 – Dialog box <Basic Settings> 4 – Example hour block selected 2 – Tab <Date/Time> 5 – Arrow keys 3 – Setting field <Time> 6 – Drop-down list <Time zone> JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 128: Figure 47 - Auto. Clock Change (Summer-/Wintertime)

     Press on the tab <Date/Time> (2) to select the tab.  Now activate the automatic clock change by clicking on the check box (3). An automatic change is displayed by  in the check box. Figure 47 Automatic clock change (Summer-/Wintertime) Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 129: Interval Operation - Set Interval Time

    ATTENTION The viscosity control should be only activated for special operating conditions of the printer or after consultation with the LEIBINGER-service department. You should set an interval time of at least 20 minutes.
  • Page 130: Figure 48 Interval Operation (Set Interval Time)

    1 – Dialog box <Basic Settings> 5 – Example hour block selected 2 – Tab <Interval> 6 – Arrow keys 3 – Setting field <Interval On> 7 – Check box <Visco control> 4 – Setting field <Interval Off> Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 131: Interface (Encoder Interface)

    Bounce time delay: Describes a predefined safety time. That means if an input is switched, the signal will be only valid after this safety time. At the LEIBINGER Printer you can switch on or off this safety time. Bounce time delay Advantages...
  • Page 132: Figure 50 Select Encoder Interface

    2 –Tab < Interfaces> 4 – Check box <Bounce time delay off> Pos. Interface Describtion RS422 5V / 4 Signals (A, Ā, B, B) 5V TTL / 2 Signals (A, B) 24V / 2 Signals (A, B) Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 133: Factory Settings

    11 – Button <OK> for safety confirmation 5 – Option <IP65 Machine> 12 – Button <Cancel> 6 – Option <Direct Printstart> 13 – Message <Restart> 7 – Option <Auto Nozzle Opening> 13 – Button <OK> for restart JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 134 IP 65 Machine This check box is only selected with printers that have the IP65 option. The check box can only be selected by LEIBINGER service staff or service staff authorized by LEIBINGER. Direct printstart If this check box is selected the printer will switch to Print Start mode as soon as the nozzle is opened.
  • Page 135: Ip-Address

    7.3.1.6 IP-Address The tab <IP-Address> (2) provides the settings for the IP-Address of the device. In order to integrate the LEIBINGER Printer printer in a network based on the internet protocol an IP-address has to be assigned to the device.
  • Page 136: Figure 52 Set Ip-Address

    You will find further information about the numeric keypad in chapter 6.4.1 Numeric keypad Information Please contact your system administrator in order to implement the LEIBINGER Printer printer in a local network. LEIBINGER cannot be held liable for any malfunctions caused by inappropriate network settings! Figure 52 Set IP-address 1 –...
  • Page 137: Network Id

    The file filters in the file-open and file-save dialog boxes will automatically check for these folders. Also the file explorer of the printer expects this folder structure. Therefore it is important to comply with these standards. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 138: Figure 53 - Network Path Settings

    11 – Icon <Connection established> 6 – Input <Device name> 12 – <Network> item added Important The network connection is established with the <Check connection> button. A successful connection is indicated with green marked icon (11) Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 139: Contact Details

    8 lines created. This can be checked by using the arrow-down or arrow-up key of the keyboard. Inputs have to be confirmed by the <Accept> button (13). If the keyboard covers the input field it can be moved by drag’n drop (14). JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 140: Figure 54 Contact Details

    11 – <Return key>: create new lines 5 – Display <Contact Details> 12 – Empty line 6 – Software keybord 13 – <Accept> button 7 – Inputs are centered formatted 14 – Moving keyboard with drag ‘n drop Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 141: Solvent Saving Mode

    Saving Mode> makes sure that the nozzle will be closed if there are no PrintGo signals received for a certain time. With the LEIBINGER Sealtronic the circulation of the ink will continue as long as the printer is not in stand-by mode even if the nozzle is closed. Therefore a print start with a nozzle closed will only take the seconds to open the nozzle.
  • Page 142: Figure 55 Solvent Saving Mode

    4 – Input field <Time to close nozzle> 2 – Tab <Solvent Saving Mode> 5 – <PG Monitoring> off set to “0” 3 – Spin buttons <Time to close nozzle> 6 – <PG Monitoring> on set to “3” Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 143: Remote Sreen

    In order to stop the VNC server click on the Main window option <Extra> - <Close Remote Screen>. Figure 57 Remote Screen – Indicator remote mode 1 – Main window 3 – Option <Start Remote Screen> 2 – Main window menu item <Extra> 4 – Status display <Remote mode available> JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 144 Cable connections may be used e.g. to connect a desktop PC. In that case you have to make sure that the LAN adapter of the PC is set to the correct address space! Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 145: Figure 58 Remote Control - Connection Scheme

    Information Please contact your system administrator in order to implement the LEIBINGER Printer printer in a local network. LEIBINGER cannot be held liable for any malfunctions caused by inappropriate network settings! The software suggested are to be understood as examples.
  • Page 146: Error Config

    All changes have to be confirmed with a click on the <OK> button (8). In order to discard all changes click the <Cancel> button (9). The Example (10) shows how the error configurations interact with the settings in the I/O dialog box. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 147: Figure 59 Error Config

    6 – Drop-down list message options 2 – Tab <Error Config> 7 – Select option 3 – Message code 8 – <OK> button 4 – Message content 9 – <Cancel> button 5 – Default setting <Error> 10 – Examples JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 148: Hydraulik Settings

    Wrong or inappropriate settings may cause the printer to stop the work and /or may lead to hardware damages! All values were set at factory for an optimal operation. Changes must only be carried out by LEIBINGER service technicians or staff trained by LEIBINGER service technicians. Release 2.02...
  • Page 149 All setpoints can be changed by using the spin buttons of the respective input fields. Drop-down list <Ink number> (15) The drop-down list shows the available inks. Drop-down list <Frequencies> (16) The drop-down list shows the available frequencies. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 150: I/O-Settings

    The button <Cancel> (6) closes the dialog box without taking over the carried out changes. Figure 61 Dialog box I/O Settings 1 – Drop-down menu <Settings> 4 – Tabs 2 – Option <I/O Settings> 5 – Button <OK> 3 – Dialog box <I/O Settings> 6 – Button <Cancel> Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 151: Digital Inputs

    Please see chapter 5.5.4 Interface X4 - Digital inputs for detailed information about the digital inputs. Figure 62 Assign functions to digital inputs 1 – Dialog box <I/O Settings> 3 – Drop-down list <X4.9> 2 – Tab <Inputs> 4 – Pin designation JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 152: Digital Outputs

    Please see chapter 5.5.5 Interface X3 - Digital outputs for details about digital outputs Figure 63 Assign states and messages to digital outputs 1 – Dialog box <I/O Settings> 3 – Drop-down list <X3.9> 2 – Tab <Outputs> 4 – Pin designation Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 153: Menu Shortcuts

    3 – Dialog box <Menu Shortcuts> 8 – Menu Shortcuts in the Main Window 4 – Icons of the selected functions 9 – Assignments: Functions → Menu Shortcuts 5 – Input fields for the direct buttons JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 154 There are always 8 direct acces buttons available. It is not possible to delete buttons or to leave them without a function assigned. It is only possible to change the function assignment of a direct access button. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 155: Password Settings And User Permissions

    Page 153 7.3.5 Password settings and user permissions The LEIBINGER Printer offers a user based password protection in order to prevent from faulty operation or non-authorized access. It is possible to set different kind of access privileges for 5 users.
  • Page 156: Figure 65 - Menu Password Settings

    5 – Input field for <Password> 10 – <Cancel> button Proceeding:  Click on the menu entry <Settings> (1) and the select the option <Password Settings> (2).  The <Password Settings> dialog box (3) pops up. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 157: Selection Of A User

    You will find further information regarding the operation with keyboard in the chapter 6.4.1 Keyboard  Enter the password „Leibinger“. The input is displayed in the input field <Password> (1).  Press the button <Enter> (4) of the keyboard field to finish the input.
  • Page 158: Definition Of Access Privileges

    So, it is possible to define special access privileges for 5 different user whereby each user can have its own password. Note: If a function is blocked for a user, the respective button is either blocked or a warning message will pop up. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 159: Lost Password

    7.3.5.2 Lost password If the password of the highest defined access right (Supervisor) has been lost special measures are required. In this case please contact the your> LEIBINGER dealer. Attention The most critical user privilege in terms of the password and user management is the <Password active>...
  • Page 160: Figure 68 Password Related Warning Messages And Indicators

    If no user is looged-in each attempt starting a function on the printer will be answered with a respective warning message. The same will happen in case a loge-in user tries to start a function for which the user has no permission. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 161: Password Activation

    2 – Option <Password Active> 4 – Option <Password Active> activated INFORMATION You will find further information regarding login/logout and switching on the device in the following chapters: 6.5.3.2 Switching on with password protetction 7.5.3 Login JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 162: Service Functions

    1 – Button <ServiceFunctions> 5 – Option <Data Looging>)> 2 – Option <I/O Test> 6 – Option <Print History Protocol> 3 – Option <Hydraulic> 7 – Option <Service Interval> 4 – Option <Printhead> 8 – Option <Error Format> Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 163: I/O Test - Signal Test

    3 – Dialog box <I/O-Signals> 7 – Status indicator <I/O inactive> 4 – Signal counter for channels A and B of 8 – Decimal value of the current Job the encoder Select address 9 – <Close> Button JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 164: Hydraulic-/Printhead - And Special Functions

    Page 162 Job Editor Group 8 The dialog box allows testing the inputs and outputs of the LEIBINGER Printer for troubleshooting without additional tools. While the dialog box <I/O-signals> is open in- and output signals do not affect the <I/O Settings>.
  • Page 165: Figure 72 - Hydraulic-/Printhead Test Menu

    3 – Direct button (Shortcut) <Hydraulic> 9 – <Fast shutdown> Button 4 – Option <Printhead> 10 – Confirmation prompt 5 – Direct button (Shortcut) <Printhead> 11 – Button <OK> 6 – Dialog box <Hydraulic/Printh. Test> 12 – Button <Cancel> JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 166: Printhead Functions

    The nozzle seal will be closed automatically and head impurities are therefore prevented. By pressing the button <Ink-Flow-Sensor active> (1) the jet monitoring is turned on or off. An activated jet monitoring is designated by a on the button. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 167: Ink On/Off

    <Extern Ink on/off active> (4) is turned on. If the function is activated, it is shown by a on the display. 7.4.3.4 Piezo test and charge test INFORMATION For further information please contact the Leibinger-Service Department or your authorized dealer! JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 168: Jet Adjustment

    Eye protection is necessary! This function provides a support for a required correction of the jet position. Proceeding: Information For further information please contact the Leibinger-Service Department or your authorized dealer! Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 169: Special Functions And Tools

    ATTENTION By adding solvent the ink can be diluted too strong. Therefore this function should only be carried out by qualified personnel. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 170: Figure 74 Constant Bleed

    Page 168 Job Editor Group 8 Figure 74 Constant bleed 1 – <Constant Bleed> Button 3 – <Stop> Button 2 – <Constant Bleed> Message 4 – <Add Solv.>Button Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 171: Mix Only Ink/Sovent

    Figure 75 Add only ink/solvent 1 – <Mix Ink> Button 4 – Message <Adding solvent only> 2 – <Add Solvent> Button 5 – Button <Stop> 3 – Message <Adding ink only> JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 172: Ignore All Error Messages And Alarm Messages

    By pressing the button <Ignore error messages- and warnings> the function is turned on or off. If the function is activated, it is marked by a on the display. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 173: Data Logging - Log Files

    ..6 – <Error Messages> protocol 2 – Option <Data Logging> 7 – <Refresh> Button 3 – Direct button (Shortcut) <Data logging> 8 – <Export> Button 4 – <Data Logging> dialog box 9 – <Close> Button 5 – <Parameter History>protocol JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 174: Export Log File

    3 days. It is recommended exporting the log data on a regular basis. There will be no warning messages! The storage works as a circular buffer. When 100% is reached the memory is overwritten, starting with oldest entries. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 175: Figure 77 Export Data Log File

    1 – <Network ID> Configuration 5 – Message box <Insert USB stick> 2 – USB socket / USB stick 6 – Message box saved<Data log> 3 – <Export> button 7 – <OK> button 4 – Confirmation prompt <Network storage> JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 176: Print History Protocol

    (6) for the respective event. The vertical scrollbar allows to scroll through the list (7).  A <Print event> (9) is defined by a <PrintStart> signal and a <PrintStop> signal. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 177: Export

    It is possible to activate a warning message. With the warning activated a message box advising the user to export the <Print History Protocol> before the oldest entries are overwritten. Please see chapter 7.3.1.5 Factory Settings for details. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 178: Figure 79 Export Print History File

    1 – <Network ID> Configuration 5 – Message box <Insert USB stick> 2 – USB socket / USB stick 6 – Message box <Data log> saved 3 – <Export button> 7 – Button <OK> 4 – Confirmation prompt <Network storage> Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 179: Service Interval

    6 – <Working hours since last service> 2 – Option <Service Interval> 7 – <Total print counter> 3 – Dialog box <Service> 8 – <Total drop counte> 4 – <Date of last service> 9 – <OK> Button 5 – <Working hour meter> JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 180: Error Format

    7.4.8 Error Format Attention Deactivating error messages pose a safety risk Only LEIBINGER service staff or service staff trained by LEIBINGER are allowed to deactivate error messages. Deactivating error messages is allowed only for service purposes. With the function <Error Format> it is possible to deactivate certain erro messages.
  • Page 181 (7) will save the changes and the respective erro message is deactivated. This function is only meant for service purposes. After finishing service work the error messages must be activated again. The error messages will be activated automatically with each start of the printer! JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 182: Extra

    7 – <Reload all font> option 3 – Open <Login> dialog box 8 – Start <Touch calibration> 4 – Open <Interface settings> 9 – Open <Database settings> 5 – <Editors> options 10 – Start VNC server/Remote screen Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 183: Test Print

    For the <Test Print> job all signals are generated internally and no sensor or encoder is required. Therefore, if the test print is loaded while <print start> is activated, the Printer starts immediately with the printing process.  Caution! Ink escapes immediately from the print head JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 184: Product Counter

    5 – Option <2. product counter> 2 – Menu item <Product Counter> 6 – Option <Reset all Job counters> 3 – Option <Stop after x Products> 7 – Option <Delete ExternText memory> 4 – Open <Product Counter Settings> Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 185: Stop After X Products - Pre-Defined Print Stop

    With the option <Stop after x Products> the amount of prints will be defined after the LEIBINGER Printer should release an automatic print stop. If a print stop has been pre-defined the value is displayed in the status field <Production Counter>...
  • Page 186: Figure 85 Stop After X Products - Pre-Defined Print Stop

    7 – <Set> Button 3 – Dialog box <Stop at xProducts> 8 – <Cancel> Button 4 – Arrow keys 9 – Sta. field <Prod. Counter> 1 counter 5 – Input field 10 – Sta. field <Prod. Counter> 2 counter Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 187: Product Counter Settings

    Results Status field Status field 1 – Options <Product Counter> 4 – <Reset> Button 2 – Option <Product Counter Settings> 5 – <Set> Button 3 – Option <2. Product Counter> with indicator 6 – <Cancel> Button JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 188  The set value is now displayed in the status field <Production Counter> of the main window.  This procedure has to be carried out for each product counter separately. The dialog box has to be re-opened to set the second product counter. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 189: Figure 87 - Product Counter Settings - Change Values

    2 – Option <Product Counter Settings> 7 – Arrow keys 3 – Option <2. Product Counter> with indicator 8 – Numeric keypad 4 – Counter input field 9 – Tabs for counter selection 5 – <Set> Button 10 – Counter indicator JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 190: Reset All Job Counters

    5 – <OK> Button 2 – Option <Product Counter> 6 – <Cancel> Button 3 – Option <Reset all Job Counters> 7 – Example: Counter object/value:000 4 – <Confirmation prompt> ATTENTION The reset of the job counter is irrevocably! Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 191: Delete Extern Text Memory

    When there is nothing indicated the password function is disabled. 7.5.3.1 Log in / log out dialog box Figure 89 Log in / log out dialog box A user is already logged in No user is logged in JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 192  Use the the<Cancel> button (9) in order to leave dialog box without changes.  The current password status and a possibly logged in user is indicate in the upper right corner of the main window (11, 12). Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 193: Login Or Change User

    4 – <Login> Button INFORMATION You will find further information regarding the operation with keyboard in the chapter 6.4.2 Keyboard For more details about the <Password function> and <User Permissions> please see chapter 7.3.5 Password settings and user permissions. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 194: User Log Out

    2 – <Password> indicator in the main window INFORMATION There is no password required for to log out. In order to change user permissions or to disable the password function the user with the respective permissions has to log in. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 195: Interface Settings

    7 – Settings <Serial interface> interface> 3 – Options for the <Communication 8 – Parity settings for <Serial interface> protocol> 4 – <Disabled> interfaces 9 – Baudrate settings for <Serial interface> 5 – Settings <Ethernet> interface JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 196 Make sure that the bit rate selected corresponds with the settings of the external device. Parity (9): With the parity settings the kind of parity check is defined. Make sure that the kind of parity check selected corresponds with the settings of the external device. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 197: Font Editor

    13 – x-y coordinates of the last click in the drawing area 6 – Button <Accept> 14 – Button <OK> 7 – Status bar for current tool or 15 – Button <Cancel> command 8 – Selected character JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 198 <cut> or <copy> command again.  Paste (8): In the status bar of the drawing area you will be asked to place the cursor in the upper left corner of the drawing area but this is not mandatory. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 199 All values are stated in dots. The maximum settings for the editor are 32 dots in height (depends on the font matrix) and 20000 dots in width. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 200 The decimal ASCII value of the character “a” is 97 and the standard ASCII character is “a”. After editing the character it looks different and it will be printed in that new design. Nevertheless the ASCII values remain the same. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 201 First you draw a rectangle using the rectangle tool (1 to 3). Then you select the rectangle with the selection tool (4). The selection tool creates a red frame (5). At last you use the <Delete> command to delete the selected area (6-7). Command buttons JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 202 (2) the characters in the print job will be adjusted to the new font (3). ATTENTION An edited or a new font will not be available as long as the font is not reloaded! Edited or new font will NOT be re-loaded automatically! Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 203: Graphic Editor

    2 – Option <Editor> 7 – Current <Coordinates> 3 – Option <Graphic-Editor> 8 – Status bar for current tool or command 4 – Dialog box <Graphic-Editor> 9 – <Cancel> button 5 – Menu bar 10 – <OK> button JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 204: Edit Tools

    Note: The function of the tools corresponds to Windows™-standard procedures. Figure 95 Graphic editor (Edit tools) 1 – Drop-down- menu <Edit> 3 – Edit tool <copy> 5 – Edit tool <delete> 2 – Edit tool <cut> 4 – Edit tool <paste> Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 205: File Management

    Saves the current file under the existing name. Save as Opens a <Save as> dialog box. Close Closes the graphic editor. There will be a confirmation prompt in case the current file was not already saved. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 206: Drawing Tools

    Creates an ellipse by two points Creates a horizontal line with the total length of the selected row of the grid. Column Creates a vertical line with the total length of the selected column of the grid. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 207: View Menu

    Opens dialog box with the settings for the editor size and the grid. INFORMATION You will find further information regarding the function of the several display tools also in the chapter 7.5.6.7 Graphic editor - Settings JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 208: Load Existing Graphic

    (9).  Press the <Open> button (10) to load the selected graphic file. With the <Cancel> button (11) the dialog box will close without any changes. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 209: Save Graphic/Save Graphic As

    2 – Option <Save as> 7 – Software keyboard 3 – <Save graphic> dialog box 8 – <Enter> button 4 – <Graphic file list> 9 – <Cancel> button 5 – Drop-down list<Search in> 10 – <Save> button JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 210  Press the button <Enter> (8) of the keyboard. The entered name will be taken over to the input field <Filename> (6).  Clicking on the <Save> button (9) will save the file. Clicking on the <Cancel> button (10) will close the dialog box without any changes. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 211: Graphic Editor - Settings

    Regardless of the grid, points are always created with a 1x1 size. Lines, circles and rectangles are created with a grid width of 1 INFORMATION You will find further information about the tools in <View> menu in the chapter 7.5.6.4 View menu JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 212: Figure 101 - Graphic Editor - Settings

    Figure 101 Graphic editor - Settings Editor size Grid size 1 – Drop-down menu <View> 4 – Arrow keys 2 – Open <Settings> 5 – Input field 3 – Dialog box <Editor Settings> 6 – <OK> button Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 213: Create And Process Graphic Elements

    Graphic editor (Create a bitmap) 1 – Drop-down menu <Function> 4 – <Coordinates> indicator 2 – <Rectangle> tool 5 – <Status bar for the current tool> 3 – First corner of the rectangle 6 – Second corner of the rectangle JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 214 Actually this results not in a selection frame but in a selection line.  Select the <Delete> tool (8) from the <Edit> drop-down menu (7).  The part of the rectangle covered by the selection frame will be deleted. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 215: Figure 103 Graphic Editor - Deletion Of Graphic Elements

    10 – Second corner of the selection frame 5 – <Status bar for the current tool> 11 – Selected section of the rectangle 6 – Second corner of the selection frame 12 – Rectangle with the deleted section JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 216: Explorer

    Group 8 7.5.7 Explorer The explorer administrates the data of the LEIBINGER Printer. As the explorer of the PCs, the explorer in the Printer allows the deletion of data as well as the free saving and loading of data on different media (e.g. USB-stick, Network) or of the internal memory.
  • Page 217: Explorer Layout

     File list <External memory> (4): The file list displays the files or the filtered files of the external data storage device selected are displayed. Note: A preview window is activated by clicking on the display area of the window. The selected window is marked by a turquoise border. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 218  The button <Close> (7) closes the explorer. Information It is possible to use a network path as external data storage device. Please see chapter 7.3.1.7 Network ID for details about how to configure a network path for the Printer printer. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 219: Explorer Tools

    Delete Deletes all marked data in the active selection window. Clone Hard disc Duplicates all data of the PRINTER to an external data carrier. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 220: Delete Jobs

    Also if there is a font copied to the font folder of the Printer from an extrnal source all fonts have to be reloaded in order to make the recently added font available. Please see Make fonts available for the job editor on page 200 for details. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 221: Touch-Calibration

     If the settings are calculated an according message (5) is displayed. Follow the instructions.  The message <Touch calibration successfully> (6) pops up.  Finally press the button <OK> (7) to finish the process. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 222: Database Settings

    7.5.11 Start remote screen A click on this option starts the VNC server of the printer. A running VNC server is indicated in the status field of the main Window. Please see chapter 7.3.1.10 Remote for details. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 223: Help

    There is also a direct button available in order to open the <Info> dialog box directly. Figure 109 Open the <Info> dialog box 1 – Drop-down menu <Help> 3 – Direct button <Info> 2 – Menu item <Info> JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 224: Information> Dialog Box

    18 – The date of the last Service 9 – Mixing ration solvent/ink. 0 = currently no 19 – Working hours since last service solvent is admixed 10 – Current drop break-off:voltage and time 20 – <Close> button Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 225: Figure 111 Info Dialog Box

    4 – <Controller Version> 11 – Indicators for the drop break-off curve 5 – Revision number 1 12 – Illustration of the drop break-off curve 6 – Revision number 2 13 – <Close> button 7 – VRZ number JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 226: Save Info File

    If there is an illustration of the drop break-off curve available it will also be exported as graphic file (*.jpg). In addition the current data logging file will also be exported automatically. Please see chapter 7.4.5 Data logging - Log file for details about the data logging file. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 227  The message have to be confirmed with the <OK> button (7).  The files are saved in a folder named PRINTER_Log. If this folder does not already exist it will be created by the <Export> function. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 228: Figure 112 - System Info - Export System Info File)

    5 – Message box <Insert USB stick> 2 – USB socket / USB stick 6 – Message box <Data log> saved 3 – <Export > button 7 – <OK> Button 4 – Confirmation prompt <Network storage> Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 229: Job Editor

    Please see chapter 8.4 Object settings for details.  Font selection (7): With the drop-down list you can change the font of the element selected. Figure 113 Font selection JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 230: Figure 114 Keyboard Selection

    A click on the <left arrow> button will select the next object to the left in the editing area. There can be selected only one object at a time. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 231: Figure 116 Job Editor - Layout

     <Positioning buttons> (17): With the four positioning buttons selected printing elements can be moved pixel by pixel.  The <Close> button (18) closes the editor window. As long as changes were not saved already a confirmation prompt will pop up. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 232: Job Editor Tools

    Figure 117 Job editor – Editing tools 1 – Button <Edit> 4 – Edit tool <paste> 2 – Edit tool <cut> 5 – Edit tool <delete> 3 – Edit tool <copy> 6 – Direct buttons (Icons) Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 233: Job Editor - File Management

    Loads the selected job into the active memory in the printer. This job will be the next one, which will be printed Close Editor Closes the job editor. If changes weren’t saved yet saved yet, a confirmation prompt pops up. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 234: Object Creation Tools

    Provides the integration of an external text as well as Text the definition of the accordant parameters. By usage of this function an easy possibility is offered to integrate variable data in the printing text without any additional software- and programming works. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 235: Formatting Tool

    Figure 120 Job editor - Format tool  2 1 – Button <Format> 3 – Direct button (shortcut) 2 – Formatting tool <Object> INFORMATION Please see the chapter 8.4 Object settings for details about object settings. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 236: Job Settings Dialog Box - Overview

    8 – Display field 3 – Dialog box <Job settings> 9 – Numeric keypad 4 – Tab bar 10 – Button <OK> 5 – Tab caption <PrintGo Parameter> 11 – Button <Cancel> 6 – Check boxes Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 237  Pressing the <OK> button (10) confirms and saves all settings and changes and closes the dialog box. INFORMATION The chapter 8.5 Job settings describes further details about the content of all tabs of the <Job Settings> dialog box. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 238: View Settings

    Editor Settings Opens the dialog box for the settings of the editor (size, grid). Information Please see chapter 8.6 Job editor settings for details about the job editor settings. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 239: Job Editor - File Management

     Press the button <Enter> (8) of the keyboard field. The entered name is taken over to the display <name> (6).  Press the button <Save> (9) to finish the saving process or press the button <Cancel> (10) to abort the process. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 240: Figure 123 Job Editor - Save Job As

    2 – Option <Save Job as> 7 – Software keyboard 3 – Dialog box <Save Job> 8 – <Enter> Button 4 – Pick list <Print job files> 9 – <Save> Button 5 – Drop-down list <Search in> 10 – <Cancel> Button Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 241: Load Job To Print

     Confirm the change by pressing on the <OK> button (4) or cancel the process with the button <Cancel> (5).  The job in the job editor is now loaded for printing. Attention! If there already occurred a <PrintGo> signal for the original job, the Printer starts immediately the printing process. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 242  Press the button <OK> (10) to reload the original job.  The job editor will be closed and the original job is now available. Attention! If there already occurred a <PrintGo> signal for the original job, the Printer starts immediately the printing process. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 243: Close Job Editor

     Press the button <No> (5) to leave the editor without saving the job.  Press the button <Yes> (6) to save the job when leaving the editor. Attention! The saving happens under the current data file name. The existing data will be overwritten! JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 244: Object Settings

    4 – <ICG> spin button 12 – <Counter> checkbox 5 – <Bold> spin button 13 – <Counter-ID> spin button 6 – <Inverse> checkbox 14 – <OK> button 7 – <Alternate> checkbox 15 – <Cancel> button 8 – <Proportional> checkbox Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 245: Contrast Value

    2 = 3 dots are placed on top of each other ….. 7 = 8 dots are placed on top of each other The value set is displayed in the respective input field. Figure 127 Object settings – Contrast Printout: Standard With contrast JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 246: Bold Level - Bold Text

    2 = 3 dots are placed parallel (3 strokes) ….. 7 = 8 dots are placed parallel (8 strokes) The value set is shown on the accordant input field. Figure 128 Object settings (Bold text) Printout: Standard With bold attribut Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 247: Icg-Value (Inter Character Gap)

    The currently value set is shown in the respective input field. Explanation: One vertical movements of the ink Example: jet is called a stroke. A printout consists of a number of continuous strokes. Figure 129 Object settings (ICG) Printout: ICG=0 ICG=1 ICG=7 JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 248: Orientation And Mirroring

    Not rotated Rotated by 180° Rotated by 180° Not mirrored Vertically mirrored Vertically mirrored Not mirrored Rotated by 90° Rotated by 270° Rotated by 90° Rotated by 270° Vertically mirrored Not mirrored Not mirrored Vertically mirrored Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 249: Printout Options

     Alternating printout: Every second printout is mirrored horizontally and vertically.  Proportional printout: In standard mode each letter printed has a fixed width. With the <proportional> option the space between the letters printed is optimized. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 250: Counter Assignment

    If there’s no counter defined in the current print job or in case you set the wrong ID the counter assignment settings will be ignored. Settings for counter assignment Selected counter object Non-printable counter in the preview of the job editor Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 251 Example In this example lengths specifications are printed on a cable (for details see <Meter-Go-function>). In addition the word Leibinger shall be printed together with each third printout. See Picture 1 for details. Picture 1 – Example cable print: the Leibinger logo together with each third meter printout The printout of the length specifications are controlled by the PrintGo signals.
  • Page 252 In this example: 1 meter. The count will start at 1 meter and it will stop after 999 meter. The current counter value is printed after each PrintGo Picture 5 – Counter settings for signal. the length specifications printout Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 253 1. In the global settings of the text object you can assign the counter for the Liebinger text object. Make sure to set the correct ID. 2. The Leibinger logo shall be prin-ted between two length specifi-cations. Therefore the distance between the printout of the length specifications and the Leibinger logo has to be 500 mm.
  • Page 254: Prompt Field

    <Prompt field>. Prompt fields have to be named for a better handling in case you are working with more than one <Prompt field>. Declaring an object as a <Prompt field> Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 255 All changes have to be confirmed with the OK button. Changes will be shown immediately in the Dialog box of the <Prompt field> WYSIWYG window. The same dialog box will show up when you open a job with <Prompt fields>. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 256 New settings made by using the <Prompt field> WYSIWYG Window and <Prompt WYSIWYG Window and <Prompt field> properties with the original field> properties with the new settings. settings. All changes can be made in one dialog box without entering the Printer Editor! Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 257: Job Settings

    This tab provides the option of defining a date offset. Figure 134 Job settings dialog box – Available tabs INFORMATION You will find an overview and further information regarding the available parameters in chapter 8.2.5 Job settings dialog box - Overview JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 258: Print Style - Font Parameters

    The value can set between 1 – 100%. The value set is displayed in the respective input field. As higher the entered value, as larger the distance between the single dots. Figure 136 Font parameter values (Print height) Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 259: Font Width - Stroke Distance

    The settings not only have an effect on single printing objects but on the complete print-band! Figure 138 Font parameters - Orientation of the print band 180° 180° 1 – Checkbox <Orientation> 3 –Preview 2 –Check box <mirrored> JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 260: Print Mode

    The <Speed mode> is located between the <Fast mode> and the <High speed mode>.  High speed mode: This mode ensures the fastest possible print speed. The quality of the printout is not optimal but acceptable. Figure 139 Font parameters - Print mode Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 261 Example for a selected font matrix of 12x 8 (12 dots in height and 8 dots in width): Previews in the editing area of the job editor Non-printable area Selection 16 dots Selection 7 dots Appropriate print mode Inappropriate print mode JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 262: Print Parameter

    8 – PrintGo tolerance settings 3 – PrintGo repeat settings 9 – Drop-Flighttime compensation 4 – PrintGo Holdoff distance settings 10 – PrintStop settings 5 – PrintGo Source settings 11 – PrintGo gate settings 6 – Print control settings Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 263: Printgo-Delay

    1. Printout 1. Repetition PG-D = PrintGo distance The PrintGo distance between the first printout and the first repetition is shorter PG-D than the printout itself. Therefore the PG-S printouts will be pushed together or overlapping. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 264: Printgo - Repeat

    PrintGo signal will continue until a <PrintStop> signal occurs. Figure 143 PrintGo-repetitions 1 – Input / Display field <PrintGo-Repeat> 3 – Check box <Endless> active 2 – Check box <Endless> inactive Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 265: Printgo - Hold Off Distance

    The set value is shown on the accordant display field. Figure 144 PrintGo-holdoff distance Double releasing: PG Signal(s) PrintGo with „chatters“: Filtering active Filtering active Printed Printed trigger trigger marks marks PG Signal(s) Object which should be printed JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 266: Printgo-Source - Print Start Control

    If this function is activated an external sensor has to be connected to the interface X5 of the LEIBINGER Printer. The print start will happen either with the positive or the negative signal edge. As long as the <PrintGo Repeat> parameter is set to 0 and the <endless>...
  • Page 267: Controls - Monitoring Functions

    <Strokes>, an Example: error message will pop up. If the production speed and therefore the frequency of the <StrokeGo signals> is too high, stroke errors may be caused and the following error message pops up: JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 268: Sensor Monitoring

    With activated sensor monitoring (Sensor (PG+Enc.)) each of the following cases will cause an error message. Figure 148 shows the timing diagrams. 1. Either the PrintGo sensor signal, the signal of the additional sensor or both are missing or have the wrong timing. Error 1 Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 269: Figure 148 Sensor Monitoring - Timing Diagram

    PrintGo signals are received as well as signals from the additional sensor. Error 2 3. The printer is not ready for printing (PrintStop button activated) while PrintGo signals, signals from the additional sensor and encoder signals are received. Error 3 Figure 148 Sensor monitoring - Timing diagram JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 270: Sensor Monitoring - Printgo Length

    If the product is in the wrong printing position the measured length will be out of tolerance and an error message will pop up. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 271: Drop Flight Time

    A <PrintStop> can be processed in two ways: occurs. 1. The current printout is finished when <PrintStop> 2. The current printout stops immediately with the <PrintStop>. Parts of the current print job may not be printed. Immediate <PrintStop> not activated Immediate <PrintStop> activated JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 272: Printgo-Gate /Print Start Control

    The inputs for the sensor signals are located on the connector of interface X5 of the LEIBINGER Printer. Figure 152 PrintGo-Gate /Print start control Activating options:  High-Level active: Gate PG signals Signals are  Low-Level active: processed Gate PG signals Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 273 For the PrintGoGate input you need a high level and not only a positive edge as for the PrintGo input. Therefore it is important that the signal from the Sensor is a signal level and not only a signal edge. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 274: Meter Go Function

    These settings are true <Counter Increment>. This value has while using an external PrintGo signal. to be set to with PrintGo. Please see Please see example for details. example for details. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 275 Picture 14 shows the Printer editor with the counter object and the settings for the counter object in this example. The text object for the letter “m” is just a standard object without any special settings for this example. Picture 14- Settings of the counter object JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 276 Therfore the counter always has the current meter number no matter whether there are printouts or not. So after the work on the print head the printout can be resumed with the correct meter number. Picture 15 – Example function diagram Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 277: Encoder Parameter

    Page 275 8.5.3 Encoder parameter The printout of the LEIBINGER Printer up is composed of single dots printed in groups of vertical lines. Such a vertical line of dots is called stroke. In order to position these strokes a StrokeGo signal is required. The StrokeGo signal determins at which position a stroke is printed.
  • Page 278: Encoder Source - Strokego-Source

    Figure 155 StrokeGo-source /Encoder source 1 – Check box <Encoder source int.> 3 – Display field <Internal speed> 2 – Check box <Encoder source ext.> 4 – Check box <Sensor Measurement> Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 279: Rotational Direction Of The Encoder And Directional Changes

    <both>, althoug this setting would make no sense. Figure 156 Rotational direction / directional changes 1 – Radio button <Clockwise> 4 – Check box <direction/mirror> 2 – Radio button <Counter Clockwise> 5 – Check box <lock backward> 3 – Radio button <Both> JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 280 Printhead (Top view) Overprints after backward movements Printing direction Printing direction Printing direction <lock backward> option activated: Printhead (Top view) No overprints after backward Printing direction movements. Seamless resumption of the printout. Printing direction Printing direction Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 281 (2). Use encoder direction for mirror : Printing direction Not activated Printhead Printhead (Top view) (Top view) Printing direction Use encoder direction for mirror : Printing direction activated Printhead Printhead (Top view) (Top view) Printing direction JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 282: Encoder Resolution

    <StrokeGo> signals. Therefor a varying production speed may cause improper print outs:  If the production speed is higher as the value set, the printout will be stretched.  If the production speed is lower as the value set, the printout will be compressed. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 283: Speed Dependent Output

    The assigned output switches back to low level when the speed falls 10% below the set speed. Figure 157 Speed dependent output – Settings/diagram Assigning speed Basic function diagram dependent output function to an available output Please see example on the next page! JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 284 -10%). If the speed drops below the lower limit the output will switch to a low level. The output level is used to control the on/off of the corona treatment electrode. Picture 16 – Example corona treatment control with speed dependent output Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 285: Speed Measuring With Two Sensors

    Working with short distances it may happen that right after the start of the production line there are no values of the measured speed available. For this case the iternal speed set (9) is taken as default. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 286: Figure 158 - Sensor Distance - Determination Of Stroke Positions With Two Sensors

    4 – The Distance A (between the 2 sensors) 9 – Input field <intern Speed> has to be smaller than Distance B (between the products) 5 – Wrong setup – more than one product between the 2 sensors Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 287: Date Change Offset

     The <Date change offset> is set with the two arrow keys (3). The left arrow key will decrease the <Offset> the right arrow key will increase the <Offset>.  All settings are confirmed with the <OK> button (5).  With the <Cancel> button (6) the tab is closed without saving. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 288: Job Editor Settings

    6.4.1 Numeric keypad 2. Snap to grid function The function enables the easy and exact positioning of an element at the grid. When snapping is enabled objects are always aligned with the grid. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 289: Figure 160 - Job Editor - Editor Settings)

    Jobeditot - Editor settings Grid size 4x4 Grid size 1x1 1 – Drop-down menu <View> 4 – Arrow keys 2 – Option <Editor Settings> 5 – Input/Indicator field 3 – Dialog box <Editor Settings> 6 – <OK> Button JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 290: Printing Elements

    Provides the implementation of barcodes and definition of the required barcode parameters. Important Please note! The LEIBINGER Printer does not generally carry out any check digit calculations. These have to be carried out external in advance! Important The Printer printer checks the correctness of the entered checksum digit for the following bar codes: ...
  • Page 291: Bar Codes: Basics About

     Subset of the 128 code. Code set A, B or C is selected by the start character.  Identifies data with FCN1 Application Identifiers (AI)  ASCII characters 32 to 127 (0-9, A-Z, a-z)  Formerly known as UCC/EAN-128 JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 292 ECC200 rectangle  Same specifications as the ECC200 square but:  rectangular with sizes from 8×18 to 16×48 (even values only) GS1-ECC200 square  ECC200 code in accordance with the GS-1 standard  FNC1 application identifier implemented Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 293: Bar Codes: Object Creation And Properties

    In the job editor you can create an <Bar code> object either with the <Insert> drop- down menu (1) or with the direct button (shortcut) for <Bar codes> (2). Both will open the dialog box for the object settings (3). JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 294: Bar Codes: Global Settings

    <inverse> option (10). Please see chapter 8.7.1.4.1 Bar code settings: Bar code format for details about the <Barcode Format> option (16). Please see chapter 8.7.1.4.2 Bar code settings: Insert objects for the <Insert> option (17). Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 295: Figure 161 Bar Codes: Object Creating And Settings

    22 – Plain text of the bar code content. Positioned below the bar code. 11 – Display /input bar code <Content> 23 – Bar code (code 39) without plain text 12 – Keyboard for <Content> input JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 296: Bar Code Settings: Bar Code Format

    For bar codes with a 2-width-symbology only the element 1 and element 2 will be used for the bar code. Settings for element 3 and 4 will be ignored for that kind of bar code. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 297 Codes without inter character gaps are called linear codes. Linear codes are those in which characters are grouped, one next to another, in one linear direction. On these codes the <Character Space (ICG)> setting has no effects. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 298 <1x1> <Style>: one square of the 2-D code is printed with 1 dot (16). <2x2> <Style>: one square of the 2-D code is printed with 4 dots (17). <3x3> <Style>: one square of the 2-D code is printed with 9 dots (18) Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 299: Figure 162 Bar Codes: Bar Code Format

    15 – <Style> options for 2-D codes 7 – <Character Space (ICG)> settings 16 – 1x1dot <Style> 8 – <Default Settings> button 17 – 2x2dot <Style> 9 – <Style> options for 1-D codes 18 – 3x3dot <Style> JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 300: Bar Code Settings: Insert Objects

    Pushing the <Date/Time> button (4) will insert a {t} (11) symbol at the current cursor position within the <Content> display field (2). There will also be displayed two additional tabs on the tab bar of the <Object Settings> dialog box: Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 301 There will be only on <Replacement> tab be displayed even if there are a <Date/Time> object AND a <Counter> object used in the <Content> display field (2). The settings on the <Replacement> tab will affect the <Date/Time> object as well as the <Counter> object. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 302 <Content> display field (2).The function <Field Sep (GS)> is a special code used with PPN bar codes. The PPN (pharmaceutical product number) specifications require a field separator between data elements. Actually the field separator represents the ASCII character 29 (dec.). Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 303: Figure 163 Bar Codes: Insert Objects

    15 – {e} symbol for <Extern Text> object 7 – <FNC1> button 16 – {f} symbol for <FNC1> character 8 – <Field sep (GS)> button 17 – {g} symbol for <Field sep (GS)> character 9 – <Replacements> tab JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 304: Bar Code Settings: Function

    Inverted barcode in the WYSIWYG WYSIWYG window window Additionally there is an <Inverse> function available on the <Global settings> tab of the <Object settings> dialog box. Therefore there are 2 <Inverse> functions with 4 possible options. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 305 The bar code is printed in the color of the ink used (double inverted). The plain text is printed inverted. It will have the color of the print medium used. The outline of the plain text will be printed in the color of the ink used. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 306: Date/Time Object

    12 – Button <Julian date> 5 – Button <Calendar week> 13 – Button <Space> 6 – Button <Weekday> 14 – Arrow keys <display field> 7 – Button <F2897> code 15 – Button <Cancel> 8 – Check box <left-hand zeros> Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 307 There is one thing to regard: it is not possible to place two fields of the same kind directly in row. In that case a special character has to be set in between the two fields. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 308 Displayed as “w” in the display field. The field <Weekday> shows the weekday regarding the The 25 February 2014 is a Thursday. current date. The following abbreviations are used: Monday Friday Tuesday Saturday Wednesday WED Sunday Thursday Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 309 The regular result of the final date would be: 31. February 2013. Due to the fact that this day not exists, the printer will print: 03. March 2013. In that case 3 days are missing in February. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 310: Insert Date- And Time Specifications

     The dialog box <Global Settings (Date/Time)> is faded in and it shows the first tab <Global Settings>. You can make the requested settings for the font parameters and display options on this tab. INFORMATION You will find further information in the chapter 8.4 Object settings Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 311: Figure 166 Print Elements (Date/Time Input (Part 1)

    15 – Button <Cancel> 7 – Counter assignment settings 16 – Button <OK> 8 – Display field <Content> 17 – Final position of the date object 9 – Settings <Expiry date offset> 18 – Position of the date object JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 312 „Day“  „/“  „Month“  „/“  „Year 2014“ The display field <Content> (8) shows a preview of the formatting.  Select “days” from the drop-down menu of the <Expiry Date Offset> section (17). Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 313: Figure 167 Print Elements (Date/Time Input (Part 2)

    18 – Data entry arrow keys 9 – Settings <Expiry date offset> 19 – Data entry with keypad 10 – Button </> 20 – Insertion position date object 21 – Final position of the date object JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 314  You can select an object by clicking on it. A selected object is marked with a red frame.  Position the object with the arrow keys of the job editor or use the drag-and-drop function to move the object in its final position (21). Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 315: Carry Out Replacements

    If the print should be continued with the last counter readings you have to define the respective counter as <Global counter> INFORMATION You will find further information also in chapter 8.7.3.1.13 Global counter JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 316: Counter Parameter

    6 – Drop-down list <Count increment> 15 – Drop-down list <Counter reset> 7 – Selection <Counter direction> 16 –<OK> Button 8 – Check box <Don’t print> 17 – <Cancel> Button 9 – Check box <Global counter> Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 317: Number Of Digits

    Afterwards it is then always counted from the start value to the end value. The set value is shown on the accordant display field. Figure 169 Counter settings - Initialization value Example: Initialization value Start value value JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 318: End Value

    „0“. The counter can print up to 999998-times repetitive. Example 0 = no repetition 1= Every counter value is printed twice consecutively (1repetition) 2 = Every counter value is printed triply consecutively (2 repetitions) The set value is shown on the accordant display field. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 319: Counting Direction

     Reset1 on X4: The reset happens by an external supplied signal on the X4 interface. The actual input has to be assigned in the I/O Settings dialog box ( Settings – I/O Settings – Inputs) JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 320: Counter Increment (Methods)

    PG source).  with printing (text) end: The change in value of the counter happens after the printout was made.  Extern (external signal): The change in value happens by an external signal (interface X4). Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 321: Don't Print Function

    INFORMATION Please see chapter 8.4.6 Counter assignment for details. Preview Jobeditor WYSIWYG Preview Main window Counter without Counter with Dont‘ Counter without Dont‘ Dont‘ print activated print activated. print activated Not visible in the WYSIWYG Preview JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 322: Global Counter

    (numbers or letters) for the counter values to get an operating specific display or coding of the specifications. INFORMATION You will find further information regarding the carrying out of substitutions in the chapter 8.8 Replacements Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 323: Shift Code

    6 – <Add> Button 2 – Settings field <Shift times> 7 – <Remove> Button 3 – Settings field <Shiftcode> 8 – <OK> Button 4 – Display field <Shift code management> 9 – <Cancel> Button 5 – Management window JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 324: Set Up Shift Times And Integrate Shift Codes In Print Outs

    You will find further information about the usage of the keyboard in chapter 6.4.2 Keyboard  Now press the button <Add> (11). The settings that have been made are transferred to the list of shift codes (12). Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 325: Figure 173 Print Elements - Shift Code Set Up

    12 – List of shift codes 5 – <Shift Code> Tab 13 – <Cancel> Button 6 – Input <Shift Times> 14 – <OK> Button 7 – Arrow keys 15 – <Job editor> 8 – Input field <Shiftcode> JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 326: Remove Shift Times

     Mark the shift time to be deleted (1) on the list of shift codes (2).  Press the button <Remove> (3). The shift time is deleted. Figure 174 Print elements –Remove shift code) 1 – Marked shift time 2 – List of shift codes 3 – Button <Remove> Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 327: Extern Text

    Suitable bar code scanners are optionally available. For this option a bar code scanner with serial interface is required! A bar code scanner with a USB interface (HID device) cannot be used in combination with the <Extern Text for serial interface>. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 328 Interface for Shoot & Print using a bar code scanner with serial interface Available serial interfaces for using theJET3 script language Regarding the Printer script language and the possibilities of Shoot & Print detailed documentation is available separately. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 329: Extern Text: Fixed Length

    The tab shows the current settings (18). You will have to make sure that the IP addresses of the printer and of the device used for the connection (e.g. Notebook) are within the same logical address space respective within the same network. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 330: Figure 175 Extern Text - Interface Settings

    15 – Arrow keys <Port> number 7 – Selected communication interface 16 – Option<Basic settings> <serial interface> 8 – Selected communication protocol 17 – Tab <IP-Address> <Extern text> 9 – Selection <Parity> 18 – <IP address settings> Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 331: Extern Text: Fixed Length - Object Creation And Properties

    <Print Stop>: the green <Print Start> button switches off and the red <Print Stop> button switches on. Additionally a message box is displayed: You will have to confirm the error message and restart the print-out again by pressing the green <Print Start> button. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 332 <Wildcards> the <Character offset> defines the length of the input buffer. You can set the character offset either with the arrow keys of the display field (20) or with a numeric keypad (21) displayed when placing the cursor in the display field. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 333 Display of the received data in the print preview of the main window: Result: Due to the set offset the first 3 characters of the received character string will not be used. Due to the wildcards only the first 4 characters of the remaining character string are used. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 334: Figure 176 Extern Text Fixed Length - Object Settings

    9 – Drop-down list <Type> 20 – Offset setting with arrow keys 10 – Settings <Wildcards> 21 – Offset setting with numeric keypad 11 – Check box <Double Prints> 22 – Extern Text object in the job editor Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 335: Extern Text: Fixed Length - Printout/Deleting The Input Buffer

    <Extern Text: fixed length> object that have the largest sum from wildcards and offset. If you like to use more than one <Extern Text: fixed length> object in a print job it is mandatory that the transferred string is always of the same length. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 336 2. The print-out always reflects the content of the display buffer (what you see is what you get printed). 3. The input buffer is emptied as soon as its content is transferred to the display buffer. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 337 After the input buffer was deleted it has to be filled up again completely with data. Only then the data will be transferred to the display buffer in order to be printed. Deleting the input buffer JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 338 Display content for object 1: the second and the third character of the display buffer Parameters object 3: 3 wildcards (ZZZ) and 3 offset (OS) Display content object 3: the fourth, fifth and sixth character of the display buffer. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 339: Extern Text: Variable Length

    <Mailing> options are described separately. The type <Extern Text: variable length>offers several options:  Settings for double prints (10)  Settings for start and end of text symbols (13-16)  Settings for wildcards (11)  Settings for an offset (12) JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 340 A <End symbol> (15) is defined with the decimal value of an ASCII character. You can use number between 1 and 255. The selected character will be shown to the right of the arrow keys of the display field (16). Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 341 In that case the input buffer is filled with the first received characters up to the number defined by the size of the input buffer. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 342 Due to the set <Offset> the first 3 characters of the received data are not used. Due to the <Wildcards> only the first 9 characters of the remaining data are used. Due to the <End symbol> B only all characters up to the B are used. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 343: Figure 177 Extern Text Variable Length - Object Settings

    11 – Check box <Double Prints> 24 – Offset setting with arrow keys 12 – Offset indicator/setting 25 – Offset setting with numeric keypad 13 – Dec. ASCII val. <Start symbol> 26 – Extern Text object in the job editor JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 344: Extern Text: Variable Length - Printout/Deleting The Input Buffer

    The character string xxxGabc123456Sxxx shall be transmitted. The settings for each <Extern Text: variable length> object looks as follows: Object 1: Wildcards: XXXXXXX 7 wildcards 2 offset Offset: Sum of wildcards and offset: Start symbol: End symbol: Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 345 6. The print-out always reflects the content of the display buffer (what you see is what you get printed). 7. The input buffer is emptied as soon as its content is transferred to the display buffer. The filling starts again with the next <Start symbol> received. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 346 After the input buffer was deleted it has to be filled up again completely with data. Only then the data will be transferred to the display buffer in order to be printed. Deleting the input buffer Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 347 Settings for object 2: 1 Offset and 5 wildcards Y. WYSIWYG display content and printout of object 2. Settings for object 3: 6 Offset and 3 wildcards Z. WYSIWYG display content and printout of object 3. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 348: Extern Text Mailing

    You will need an USB stick with a folder named PRINTER in the root directory (15). If this folder does not already exist you will have to create one. The standardized *.ljd file has to be saved in that folder (16). Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 349: Figure 178 Extern Text Mailing - Creating A Data File

    13 – <Close> button 6 – Tabulator separators 14 – Database options 7 – Printer Mailing file converter 15 – PRINTER folder in root directory 8 – Option <Open> file open dialog 16 – Saved *.ljd file JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 350: Extern Text Mailing - Database Settings

    10 – Number of last printed data set 4 – Drop-down menu file source 11 – <Cancel> button 5 – File list 12 – <OK> button 6 – <Cancel> button 13 – Check box <Activate database> 7 – <Select> button Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 351: Extern Text Mailing - Object Creation And Properties

    The current content of the specified data field will be printed. You can enter the parameter either with the arrow keys (8) or the numeric keypad (9) which is displayed when you click in the display field. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 352: Figure 180 Extern Text Mailing - Mailing Object Settings

    9 – Arrow keys <Field number> 4 – Display field <Displayed Character> 10 – Number keypad <Field number> 5 – Keyboard <Displayed Character> 11 –<OK> button 6 – Drop down list <Typ> 12 – <Cancel> button Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 353: Mailing - Printout

    (12). The message has to confirmed and the printer is set to <Print Stop> (9). For a new printing sequence you will have to press the green <Print Start> (2) button again and specify the data sets to be printed. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 354: Figure 181 Extern Text Mailing - Printout

    11 – <Print stop> button 5 – Number of last data set 12 – Message box <Last database record printed> 6 – Number of last printed data set 13 – Activated <Print stopp> button 7 – <Cancel> button Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 355: Replacements

    Job Editor Page 353 Replacements The <Replacements> function LEIBINGER Printer offers the possibility to exchange date- and time specifications as well as counters by replacements (figures, letters or designations). Thereby you can get an application-specific display or coding of the information.
  • Page 356: Figure 182 - Job Editor (Tab Replacements)

    Job editor (tab replacements) 1 – Drop-down list <Type> 5 – Original setting 2 – Display fields <Replacement> 6 – <Default> Button 3 – <Scroll> Buttons 7 – <OK> Button 4 – Available types 8 – <Cancel> Button Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 357: Carry Out Replacements

    <Cancel> button (16) to leave the dialog box without saving.  All changes are displayed in the editing window of the <Job editor> (17). INFORMATION You will find further information about the usage of the keyboard in chapter 6.4.2 Keyboard JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 358: Figure 183 - Job Editor: Carry Out Replacements Example 1

    14 – Use scroll buttons 6 – Drop down list <Type> 15 – Button <OK> 7 – List item <Months> 16 – Button <Cancel> 8 – Setting fields <Replacement> 17 – Changed date object 9 – Original element designations Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 359 <Cancel> button (16) to leave the dialog box without saving.  All changes are displayed in the editing window of the <Job editor> (17). INFORMATION You will find further information about the usage of the keyboard in chapter 6.4.2 Keyboard JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 360: Figure 184 - Job Editor: Carry Out Replacements - Example 2

    14 – Use scroll buttons 6 – Drop down list <Type> 15 – Button <OK> 7 – List item <Figures> 16 – Button <Cancel> 8 – Setting fields <Replacement> 17 – Changed counter object 9 – Original element designations Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 361: Malfunctioning/Trouble Shooting

     Protective equipment is necessary! Read the safety data sheets and the personal protective equipment rules and regulations! 9.2 Display of device messages The LEIBINGER Printer generates two kinds of device messages. The warning messages and the error messages. Warning messages: Shows a critical device condition which requires an intervention of the operating staff in the foreseeable future.
  • Page 362: Error Messages

    Each error message can be identified by an error number. The error number is important in case the service company has to be contacted. A list with all error messages is available on request. Please contact your LEIBINGER dealer for details.
  • Page 363: Setting-Up/Maintenance

    – also during the production. The reservoir tanks and the sealing cap are color-coded and labelled to avoid any mistakes in filling. Additionally the sealing caps are marked with the ink-no. or solvent-no. which are admissible for the device. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 364 Page 362 Setting-up/Maintenance Group 10 For correct handling the LEIBINGER re-filling system allows an odor- and splash free refilling of the consumables. ATTENTION The reservoir tanks should be not overfilled, that means a re-filling should be only carried out if a certain message has been generated...
  • Page 365: Tag-Reader

    Page 363 10.1.2 TAG-reader The TAG-reader of the Leibinger Printer printer guarantees a faultless function with regard to the correct usage of ink and solvent. The TAG-reader makes sure that only ink and solvent is used that is approved by LEIBINGER.
  • Page 366 <Info> dialog box of the printer on page one. Marking of reservoir tanks No. 70000-00101 No. 77001-00030 Example: Marking of the admissible solvent Example: Marking of the admissible ink Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 367 The scanned information will be shown on the touch display. The following messages are possible:  wrong ink or solvent type  already activated bottle  right ink or solvent type and not activated  Shelf-life is expired JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 368 TAG reader a respective message pops up: 6. If you place a compatible and not activated bottle in front of the TAG-reader a message with instructions for the activation procedure pops up. Follow the instructions: Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 369 Ink TAG activation not successful: Solvent TAG activation not successful: It is possible that a TAG may be damaged by a failed activation and therefore it is not recognized by the TAG reader anymore. In that case please contact your LEIBINGER dealer. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 370 ATTENTION! Please make sure that the ink and the solvent are filled in the correct tanks! Check the caption of the tank caps before filling! Positions of the ink and solvent tanks Reservoir tank „Ink“ – at the back Reservoir tank „Solvent“ - at the front Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 371 One is requested to carry out the TAG-activation of the refilled ink or solvent afterwards. 12. Carry out the TAG activation as described in points 3. to 9. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 372: Daily Servicing Work

    It is strongly recommended using only genuine LEIBINGER spare parts and wearing parts. Only by this a safe and accurate operation is ensured. LEIBINGER offers a wide range of spare parts and wear and tear parts. Please ask your local LEIBINGER dealer for details.
  • Page 373: Other Servicing Work

    REPLACEMENT OF BATTERY This work must only be carried out by trained personnel or by Leibinger service technicians! The battery is situated in the electronics housing on the controller board. If necessary the battery must be replaced.
  • Page 374: Pressure Regulator Valve

    2 – Safety indication 10.1.7.2 Pressure regulator valve This pressure regulator valve is part of the external print head ventilation which is available as an option. Resulting condensate must be emptied at regular intervals and the cartridge cleaned. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 375: Cleaning

    Leibinger solvent (corresponding to the Leibinger ink). This is achieved through applying the Leibinger solvent to fluff-free paper with the spray bottle and wiping off the parts to be cleaned with this. Direct spraying off of the print head with solvent should only be carried out with very major dirt and should be limited to the front part of the print head.
  • Page 376: Grounding Regulation For Print Head Cleaning

    Service tray Leibinger Cleaning station Explosion hazard Ground cable Connect print head with service tray Electrostatic- sensitive device Cleaning the print head Fire hazard Explosion hazard Ground cable Connect print head with service tray Electrostatic- sensitive device Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 377: Taking Out Of Operation/Dismantling

    Finally you have to cleanse the device of dirt, ink rests etc. as described in the chapter Cleaning. 11.2 Dismantling/Disposal The LEIBINGER Printer has been developed and built with materials that ensure problem-free dismantling and disposal. When dismantling, the information in the service documentation as well as the respective country specific disposal regulations (e.g. for...
  • Page 378: Appendix

    Page 376 Appendix - Connection Examples for the Interfaces Group 12 12 Appendix 12.1 Circuit diagrams of the interfaces Interface X1 (Encoder) Interface X5 (PrintGo) Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 379 Group 12 Appendix - Connection Examples for the Interfaces Page 377 Interface X2 (RS232 – Serial Interface) Internal existing stud between Pin 4 and Pin 6 Interface X4 (Digital inputs) JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 380 Page 378 Appendix - Connection Examples for the Interfaces Group 12 Interface X3 (Outputs) Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 381: Connection Examples For The Interfaces

    Lamps or Resistors: Lamps or other resistor loads can be directly connected to the output, but the sum of the output loads should not be higher than 700 mA (in sum of all outputs together). JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 382: Interface X 4 - Inputs

    Mechanical switch or relay contacts are improper for the counter input because bounce processes at the switching contacts can cause faulty countings. 12.2.2.2 Reset Counter Signal - Example with pushbutton With internal supply With external supply Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 383: Jobselect Input - Example With Relay Contacts

    Page 381 12.2.2.3 Jobselect Input - Example with relay contacts With internal supply With external supply Note: Only Jobselect 0 and 1 are displayed. The same connection-schema is also possible for Jobselect 2 up to 9. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 384: Inputs - Example With Pushbotton

    12.2.2.5 ON Input - Example with pushbotton Note: A switching option which works with the internal 24V supply (Pin 14) is not possible because it is not available at the plug in the OFF-status of the printer. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 385: Encoder Guidelines And "Hot-Plugging" Of External Devices

    Just due the permanent and current measurement of the encoder, a steady print width can be ensured even at varying speeds of the production line. JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 386 Generally the resolution should have at least 10 pulses/mm to achieve a good precision and fine adjustment of all print parameters! Higher resolutions as 50 impulses/mm will not bring any advantages or a higher accurate precision of the printer! Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 387 Besides the encoder signal cable should not be installed in closer neighborhood with cables which transmits high frequencies or high energies. Please avoid to use any unnecessary long cable lengths and keep in mind: the shorter, the better! JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 388 Therefore we strictly recommend to shut-down the printer and disconnect it from the mains, before plug and unplug any connectors. Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 389: Technical Drawings

    Group 12 Appendix – List of illustrations Page 387 12.4 Technical drawings 12.4.1 Hydraulic diagram JET printer JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 390: Print Head Sk 6

    Page 388 Appendix – List of illustrations Group 12 12.4.2 Print head SK 6 Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 391: Print Head Sk 4 - Option

    Group 12 Appendix – List of illustrations Page 389 12.4.3 Print head SK 4 - Option JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 392: Cabinet Jet Printer

    Page 390 Appendix – List of illustrations Group 12 12.4.4 Cabinet JET printer Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 393 ..........246 export ..........174 bounce time ......... 131 export log file ........174 bounce time delay ....... 131 data storing ........... 65 Database settings ........222 date............124 capacity of device ........35 date change offset .......287 JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 394 ......287 Reload all fonts .........220 encoder resolution ......282 Start remote screen ......222 internal speed ........282 start Start VNC server .......222 lock backward ........279 test print ..........183 rotating direction of the encoder ..279 Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 395 ........70 direct buttons ........84 remaining printouts ......71 display ..........84 Time/Date .......... 70 status indicators ......... 84 info file ..........226 initialization process ......40 initialize device ......... 40, 77 ink delivery extern on/off ......167 JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 396 ........94 StrokeGo monitoring ......267 new job ..........90 view settings ........238 job editor ..........229 Job editor bar codes ......... 290 File management ......233 bold text ........... 246 job list close editor ........243 Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 397 ........122 printout options .........249 Open Nozzle ......... 71 open/close nozzle ......... 71 language ..........122 operating elements ....... 69 LEIBINGER Sealtronic ......141 operating procedure lightning protection ........ 42 general ..........77 list of illustrations ......... 401 initialization ........77 load job to print ......
  • Page 398 ........162 product counter ........71 Add only ink ........171 delete extern Text memory ....191 charge test ........167 reset job counter ......190 constant bleed ........169 second product counter ....187 data logging ........173 Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 399 ....... 324 transport ..........38 shipping ..........38 transportation safety devices ....46 Shut down button ........70 types of writing ........36 software ..........37 solvent ........... 25 Solvent Saving Mode ......141 JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 400 VNC server ..........222 underframe ..........38 user management ....... 157 warranty ..........16 user permissions ......... 155 wear and tear parts ......372 weights ..........34 WYSIWYG display ........ 70 ventilation ..........23 viscosity ........169, 171 Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 401 Figure 31 – Open job to edit ....................90 Figure 32 – Edit current job ....................91 Figure 33 – Load Job to print .................... 92 Figure 34 – Creating a new job list ..................96 JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 402 Figure 66 – Selection of users ..................155 Figure 67 – Define a password ..................156 Figure 68 – Password related warning messages and indicators ........ 158 Figure 69 – Activate/deactive password ................. 159 Figure 70 – Menu Service functions ................160 Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 403 Figure 102 – Graphic editor (Create a bitmap) ............... 211 Figure 103 – Graphic editor (Deletion of graphic elements) .......... 213 Figure 104 – Launch explorer ..................214 Figure 105 – Explorer - Layout ..................215 Figure 106 – Explorer (Tools) ..................217 JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 404 Figure 138 – Font parameters values – Orientation of the print band ......257 Figure 139 – Font parameter - Print mode ..............258 Figure 140 – Print parameter ................... 260 Figure 141 – PrintGo-delay ....................261 Figure 142 – PrintGo-distance ..................261 Release 2.02 JET3 Series...
  • Page 405 Figure 174 – Print elements – Remove shift code) ............324 Figure 175 – Extern Text – Interface settings ..............328 Figure 176 – Extern Text fixed length – Object settings ..........332 Figure 177 – Extern Text variable length – Object settings ........... 341 JET3 Series Release 2.02...
  • Page 406 Figure 184 – Job editor: Carry out replacements - Example 2 ........358 Figure 185 – Device messages ..................360 Figure 186 – TAG-reader and re-filling bottle ..............363 Figure 187 – Replacement of the battery ................ 372 Release 2.02 JET3 Series...

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