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BREVA USER MANUAL

Release 3.1 ENG, 2020-05

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Page 1 BREVA USER MANUAL Release 3.1 ENG, 2020-05 support@ijet2l.com...
Page 2: Copyright And Trademarks
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Page 4: Safety And Environment
Safety and Environment Please read and understand this manual before using the iJet2L Breva for the first time. This manual describes all of the main functions of the printer. Precautions Before using the iJet2L Breva, please note the following precautions: •...
Page 5 Use of any other power supplies or cords may damage your printer and void your warranty. Use only authorized consumables Use of any cartridge other than those authorized IJet2L will damage your printer and void your warranty. Use of unauthorized inks or ink tanks may damage your printer and will void your warranty.
Page 6 Pulling on the cord may cause it to break The socket must be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible. Breva is configured to use only the inks distributed by iJet2L. Operation with cartridges that do not have the iJet2L label is not guaranteed.
Page 7: Printer Warranty
For the terms and conditions of the warranty and the respective limitations of liability, refer to the warranty statement supplied with the printer. Environmental impact iJET2L is committed to reducing the environmental impact of all its products by making improvements in energy efficiency. DIRECTIVE 2002/96 / EC ON THE COLLECTION, TREATMENT, RECOVERY AND DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND OF THEIR COMPONENTS 1.
Page 8: Technical Support And Registration
For repair or technical assistance, locate iJet2L Technical Support by going to: www.ijet2l.com/support Repair and Return If for any reason you need to return the iJet2L Breva printer for repair, please contact iJet2L Technical Support for repair and replacement information. Document Conventions When using this document, it is important that you understand the conventions used throughout the manual.
Page 9: Features And Functions
Thanks to the integrated printhead, with every change of cartridge you will benefit to a new printhead. It can use a variety of inks: water, solvent and UV based. With its portfolio of inks, Breva can print on a variety of substrates like cardboard, plastics, metals and glass.
Page 10: Unpacking And Setting Up The Printer
3. Check for any physical damage to the packaging or any of its contents prior to installation. DO NOT use any damaged components – bring them to the attention of your supplier. User Guide - Release 3.1 ENG 03/2020 iJet2L Srl Info@iJet2L.com | www.iJet2L.com Company Confidential Page 9...
Page 11: Unpacking Procedure
Unpacking Procedure 1. Open the carton and remove the printer with its protection foam 2. Gently start removing the foam 3. Open the Cartridge Door User Guide - Release 3.1 ENG 03/2020 iJet2L Srl Info@iJet2L.com | www.iJet2L.com Company Confidential Page 10...
Page 12 4. Gently lift the printing head and slide it to the left 5. Remove the black tape as indicated User Guide - Release 3.1 ENG 03/2020 iJet2L Srl Info@iJet2L.com | www.iJet2L.com Company Confidential Page 11...
Page 13 6. Place the printing head on the cleaning support 7. Remove the other parts of foam 8. Breva with removed foam parts User Guide - Release 3.1 ENG 03/2020 iJet2L Srl Info@iJet2L.com | www.iJet2L.com Company Confidential Page 12...
Page 14 9. Gently move the print head to the right side to facilitate insert of Service station User Guide - Release 3.1 ENG 03/2020 iJet2L Srl Info@iJet2L.com | www.iJet2L.com Company Confidential Page 13...
Page 15 10. Move print head to the left on top of service station Power ON 1. Connect the power cable into the BREVA socket 2. Wait while it starting 3. Once started, BREVA display should look like User Guide - Release 3.1 ENG 03/2020 iJet2L Srl Info@iJet2L.com | www.iJet2L.com...
Page 16 Connecting USB Cable 1. Connect the USB cable between the BREVA USB-B port and PC 2. Open Cartridge door User Guide - Release 3.1 ENG 03/2020 iJet2L Srl Info@iJet2L.com | www.iJet2L.com Company Confidential Page 15...
Page 17 Insert Ink Cartridge 1. Press the setting button on BREVA display 2. Press Change Ink button 3. Lift Green Latch User Guide - Release 3.1 ENG 03/2020 iJet2L Srl Info@iJet2L.com | www.iJet2L.com Company Confidential Page 16...
Page 18 4. Remove Cartridge Cover User Guide - Release 3.1 ENG 03/2020 iJet2L Srl Info@iJet2L.com | www.iJet2L.com Company Confidential Page 17...
Page 19 5. Insert Ink Cartridge 6. Close Green latch 7. Press Change Ink Cartridge on Breva display User Guide - Release 3.1 ENG 03/2020 iJet2L Srl Info@iJet2L.com | www.iJet2L.com Company Confidential Page 18...
Page 20: Print Test
1. Place the Styrofoam 35mm plate 2. Press the Settings Icon and the Stored Prints 3. Choose Test_75_h36 4. Press Print icon and check result User Guide - Release 3.1 ENG 03/2020 iJet2L Srl Info@iJet2L.com | www.iJet2L.com Company Confidential Page 19...
Page 21 What’s in the Box • ijet2L Breva Printer • Power Adapter • Power Cord • Service Station • 2m USB Cable (If other USB cable is used, it must be 2m (6’) or less.) • Test Ink Cartridge • Support for Quick Printing Test Alignment, thickness 35mm (1.37”) •...
Page 22 Breva Components Photos BREVA Display Power Input Port HDMI Port USB Port USB Printer Port Cartridge Hatch Cartridge Latch Cartridge Stall Service Station … Display: 5” display for on board tasks Power Input Port Port to insert power supply cable...
Page 23: Positioning And Connection
When the Breva starts the Ready / Ready message is displayed and the axes are reset. To switch off the Breva use the "Power" icon on the display and choose "Switch off completely" or disconnect the power cable from the socket.
Page 24 Breva Control Center Introduction The Breva Control Center is used to interact with the printer for the following functions: Print Quality Settings Print Heights Adjustment Ink Levels Maintenance Direct Printing Queue Management It automatically installs with your printer driver and can be accessed as a program on your Windows start menu.
Page 25 This is the name given to the printer. Press Next to proceed. Press Install to continue with the installation. User Guide - Release 3.1 ENG 03/2020 iJet2L Srl Info@iJet2L.com | www.iJet2L.com Company Confidential Page 24...
Page 26 Once the installation is complete, press Finish. The Breva Control Center is loaded between programs, in the "Breva printer" folder, while the Breva printer is between devices and printers. User Guide - Release 3.1 ENG 03/2020 iJet2L Srl Info@iJet2L.com | www.iJet2L.com...
Page 27 Set the size of the print page The maximum dimensions of the Breva print are 15x17 cm. If the page sent to print exceeds these dimensions, there are no problems because everything that exceeds is not printed. However, the transfer time of the file to the printer depends on its size, so it is advisable to set the correct size.
Page 28 Press “Manage” Choose “Printer Properties” User Guide - Release 3.1 ENG 03/2020 iJet2L Srl Info@iJet2L.com | www.iJet2L.com Company Confidential Page 27...
Page 29 On the tab “Device Settings” choose “Breva_15x17_cm User Guide - Release 3.1 ENG 03/2020 iJet2L Srl Info@iJet2L.com | www.iJet2L.com Company Confidential Page 28...
Page 30 1. Select "Breva Printer" in the list of programs in the Windows Start menu. 2. Select the "Uninstall" function in the menu and follow the instructions on the screen. Then proceed with the installation of the new driver by executing the "Breva Setup 1.2.exe" file and following the instructions on the screen.
Page 31 The driver starts when a print is launched on the BREVA. You can also start it by selecting "Configure Breva Printer" in the Windows program list. Once started, the driver icon is placed in the toolbar. To display the configuration window, simply press the right mouse button on the icon and select "Configuration".
Page 32 Store Print: is a particular function that allows you to store a print, including the parameters relating to the settings within the Breva in order to be called up from the menu on the display. The maximum number of printouts that can be stored is 50 and it indicates how many positions are still available.
Page 33 Breva Control Center – Settings Menu – Print Tab Print Quality Draft = Draft (300x600 dpi), Standard = Normal (300 x 600 dpi - Double pass) that is, the head advances in Y by half a head at a time and allows a better print quality even if the head has some dirty or clogged nozzles.
Page 34 Breva Control Center – Settings Menu – Item Tab Settings Item Height: correspond to the height of the object on which you want to print. Jig Height: correspond to the height of any template used for positioning the object Offset: in cases where it is necessary to move the print for the image to be printed centered on the object, the values set in Centering from the left move the image on the X axis (left/right) and Centering the top on the Y axis (low/high).
Page 35 Breva Control Center – Settings Menu – Cartridge Tab Cartridge menu to be modified ONLY in Tech Advanced Mode. User Guide - Release 3.1 ENG 03/2020 iJet2L Srl Info@iJet2L.com | www.iJet2L.com Company Confidential Page 34...
Page 36 The Ink values contain approved and validated ink values. To be modified ONLY in Tech Advanced Mode. If UV lamp is ON, the lamp will be powered with the indicated Ampere. The optimal distance from the object is 5 mm. User Guide - Release 3.1 ENG 03/2020 iJet2L Srl Info@iJet2L.com | www.iJet2L.com Company Confidential Page 35...
Page 37 The user can set after how long the Breva must be in idle / Sleep Mode by selecting his choice. To turn the Breva back on just touch the display. On the Breva display there is the switch icon. It is used to put the printer in sleep or turn off the printer completely.
Page 38 Breva Control Center – Settings Menu – Profiles Tab It is a particular function that allows you to save the settings by giving it a profile name. The stored parameters are those relating to all the settings. Once you have defined the settings required for optimal print, you type a specific name into “Profile Name”...
Page 39 Breva Control Center – Maintenance Menu – Clean Tab Among the Cleaning functions we find: Nozzle Test: performs a printout where all the nozzles are present in order to check if and how many nozzles are clogged. Regular cleaning: Run regular clean if the nozzle test showed only one or two broken lines.
Page 40 In the Tag menu, set values such as to bring the print head to the correct distance from the sheet. Alternatively is advised to use Startup Jig 35. We suggest using the Setup cartridge (iJet2L Setup), setting the Print Quality to Quality level. Do not use High Quality.
Page 41 After printing, press on Next Observe the printout and select the letter corresponding to the vertical line that is aligned. Click on Next User Guide - Release 3.1 ENG 03/2020 iJet2L Srl Info@iJet2L.com | www.iJet2L.com Company Confidential Page 40...
Page 42 Press "Print” on Check the alignment result to make a check print. The vertical lines must be aligned as in the drawing. Press “Finished” to exit. User Guide - Release 3.1 ENG 03/2020 iJet2L Srl Info@iJet2L.com | www.iJet2L.com Company Confidential Page 41...
Page 43 Breva Control Center – Print Queue Menu – Print Queue Tab In the Print Queue menu you will find the list of current prints. It is possible to delete a single print or all those in the list. User Guide - Release 3.1 ENG 03/2020 iJet2L Srl Info@iJet2L.com | www.iJet2L.com...
Page 44 Breva Control Center – Print Queue Menu – Print Direct Tab The Direct Print function allows you to launch printing directly in the most common graphic formats. Press Upload File to choose the image. This will be displayed in the space below.
Page 45: Upgrading Firmware
Upgrades to firmware (printer system software) are available online. For information on how to locate the current firmware version on your printer, click the “info” icon on Breva display. CAUTION! The printer must be plugged in to an AC outlet during a firmware upgrade. Do not interrupt printer power during an upgrade.
Page 46 To save ink and avoid unnecessary cleaning cycles, first test the nozzles to see if they need cleaning. To test the nozzles: 1. On the computer connected to the printer, run the Breva Status Monitor. 2. In Status Monitor, click Maintenance and then Clean.
Page 47 6. Gently wipe in one direction. 7. Reinstall the ink cartridge. User Guide - Release 3.1 ENG 03/2020 iJet2L Srl Info@iJet2L.com | www.iJet2L.com Company Confidential Page 46...
Page 48: Troubleshooting Scenarios
• sTager directory most remain empty at all times. If you see any file, delete it, then close Breva Control Center and restart User Guide - Release 3.1 ENG 03/2020 iJet2L Srl Info@iJet2L.com | www.iJet2L.com...
Page 49: Error Messages
• A pulley or belt could be loose. Call technical support. See “Technical Support” on page xx. Microswitch Fail User Guide - Release 3.1 ENG 03/2020 iJet2L Srl Info@iJet2L.com | www.iJet2L.com Company Confidential Page 48...