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Summary of Contents for WIEDENBACH komax ims 295 Series
- Page 1 ims 295 Series Operating Manual...
- Page 2 Notes Page 2 Issue 5.2 – March 2016...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Use for the intended Purpose Improper Use Additional Documents Technical Specifications Safety Instructions Observe the Instructions in the Operating Manual Obligation of the Owner Obligation of the Personnel Dangers when handling the Printer Representation of Safety Instructions Danger of Fire Electrical Safety Mechanical and electrical Interfaces Dangers due to electromagnetic Fields... - Page 4 First Filling and new Filling Operation Operating Elements Switching on Sample Print Switching off Starting up after a long Period out of Operation Shutdown for extended idle Periods Faulty Printing Quality Alarm Messages List of Error Messages and their Remedies Maintenance 10.1 Maintenance and Inspection Intervals...
- Page 5 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored on a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission in written form of WIEDENBACH. Subject to technical modifications © Copyright 2010 WIEDENBACH APPARATEBAU GMBH Issue 5.2 –...
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Page 6: Use
Use for the intended Purpose The WIEDENBACH ink jet printers serve exclusively for non-contact la- belling and marking of object surfaces of any shape. Only WIEDENBACH inks should be used and the make-up and wash approved for the ink. Improper Use Use of the ink jet printer •... -
Page 7: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications ims 295 ims 295 MC / BS Dye based ink Ink type Light pigmented ink Heavy pigmented ink Power supply 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 100W Cabinet / Protection Stainless steel / IP 54 ... -
Page 8: Safety Instructions
• have read the WIEDENBACH safety data sheets (MSDS) with specific information for inks, “Make-Up” and “Wash” fluids. Safety data sheets can be requested at MSDS@wiedenbach.com. Page 8... -
Page 9: Obligation Of The Personnel
• to read the WIEDENBACH safety data sheets (MSDS) with spe- cific information for inks, “Make-Up” and “Wash” fluids. WIEDENBACH will be glad to answer any other questions you may have. Dangers when handling the Printer The ink jet printer conforms to current technology and safety require- ments. -
Page 10: Representation Of Safety Instructions
Representation of Safety Instructions DANGER This symbol in connection with the signal word „Danger“ indicates an immediate danger for the life and health of persons. Failure to heed these instructions can result in serious damage to health and even fatal injury. WARNING This symbol in connection with the signal word „Warning“... -
Page 11: Danger Of Fire
The electromagnetic behaviour of the inkjet printer can be affected by all kinds of additions and modifications. Therefore do not make modifica- tions or additions to electrical/electronic components without the written permission of WIEDENBACH. Issue 5.2 – March 2016 Page 11... -
Page 12: Conversions / Modifications To The Inkjet Printer
Conversions / Modifications to the Inkjet Printer Modifications to the inkjet printer and the electrical equipment without the express written permission of WIEDENBACH can affect the opera- tional safety of the inkjet printer. For this reason, conversion is only permissible with the written consent of WIEDENBACH. -
Page 13: Safety Measures For Use Of Inks, "Make-Up" And "Wash
BACH inks should be used as these inks have been specially developed for the WIEDENBACH ink jet printer. Only the “Make-Up” and “Wash” approved for the ink may be used. Use of non-WIEDENBACH inks can adversely impact the ink jet printer. -
Page 14: Cleaning The Machine And Disposal
3.15 Cleaning the Machine and Disposal Handle used substances and materials properly and dispose of in an environmentally friendly way. 3.16 Use of Inks in Connection with Foodstuffs Observe the valid hygiene regulations in the foodstuff area. For direct labelling of foodstuffs only •... -
Page 15: Personal Safety Equipment
3.18 Personal Safety Equipment The necessary personal safety equipment must be provided by the owner. CAUTION Wear protective gloves! Ink and “Make-Up” can cause skin burns. Wear protective gloves whenever there is a danger of coming into contact with ink or “Make-Up”. Wear protective glasses! Ink and “Make-Up”... -
Page 16: Structure And Function
Structure and Function Cabinet View – Komax ims 295 MC / BS Cabinet View 1 Data input and control panel 5 Pressure pump (Toothed wheel pump head) 2 Transport handle 6 Pressure regulator 3 Hydraulic cover 7 Ink tank 4 Print head 8 “Make-Up”... -
Page 17: Cabinet View - Komax Ims 295 Bc
Cabinet View – Komax ims 295 BC Cabinet View 1 Data input and control panel 6 Return pump 2 Transport handle 7 Pressure pump (Toothed wheel pump head) 3 Hydraulic cover 8 Ink tank 4 Print head 9 “Make-Up” tank 5 Dosing pump Issue 5.2 –... -
Page 18: Structure Of The Cp-Print Head
Structure of the CP-Print Head The printers are equipped with the CP printing head in the versions 84 kHz / 60 µm as standard (ims 295 BS = 120 kHz / 40µ). WARNING The printer may not be used without print head cover. Supply line ink, red Air separator vent line ink, yellow Flushing line “Make-Up”, transparent... -
Page 19: Recommended Pressure Settings (Depending On Ink Type)
Recommended Pressure Settings (depending on ink type) Nozzle Frequency Pressure 60 µm 84 kHz 3,2 – 3,8 bar 40µm 120 kHz 3,6 – 4,5 bar Nozzle Frequency Pressure from SW-Version: 60 µm 84 kHz 2,7 – 3,3 bar V13.3.9 40µm 120 kHz 3,7 –... -
Page 20: Transport And Storage
Transport and Storage Safety Instructions for Transport WARNING Two persons have to unpack the printer and carry it together, to avoid backache. Before transporting the printer fasten connection cable and print head hose with cable straps at the transport handle, to avoid stumbling. -
Page 21: Transport Locks On Full Printers
Transport Locks on full Printers WARNING Excess pressure in the liquid tanks. Excess pressure may build up in the liquid tanks during transport due to temperature fluctuations. Open the tank cap carefully to allow for pressure compensation! Printers which are delivered filled with ink and “Make-Up” are fitted with transport locks. -
Page 22: Transport Protections
5.3.1 Transport Protections Proceed as follows to remove the protections: • Open the hydraulic cover. • Remove the 3 stoppers (1). 12 mm 10 mm Page 22 Issue 5.2 – March 2016... - Page 23 12 mm For mounting the protections proceed in reverse order. Issue 5.2 – March 2016 Page 23...
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Page 24: Transport Locks In Condenser
5.3.2 Transport locks in condenser Proceed as follows to remove the transport locks: • Open the hydraulic cover. • Remove the 4 stoppers (1). 12 mm Page 24 Issue 5.2 – March 2016... - Page 25 Issue 5.2 – March 2016 Page 25...
- Page 26 12 mm Proceed in the reverse order to install the transport locks. Page 26 Issue 5.2 – March 2016...
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Page 27: Storage
Storage DANGER Danger of fire! Danger of fire when storing inks, “Make-Up” and “Wash”. • Only store these liquids in specially provided dry, cool and suffi- ciently aired stores. • The store room must close tightly and be easily accessible for the fire brigade. -
Page 28: Commissioning
• The printer must be installed in well aired rooms. • The printer must be set up stable. If the printer is set on a WIEDENBACH wheeled underframe, it has to be fastened with safety elements on the surface. • The power connector on the printer housing is used as a safety separator acc. -
Page 29: External Connections
External Connections WARNING Electrostatic charging Protect inkjet printers against electrostatic charging. Equipotential bonding is guaranteed by a connection between the earth connection on the outside of the printer and the surrounding metal parts. The metal parts must be earthed (e.g. connect to the foundation earth). - Page 30 IMPORTANT In printer ims 295 MC / BS use input pressure regulator and set pres- sure to 6 bar. Increase the system pressure slowly to the nominal pressure of 3-3,8 bar with the system pressure regulator (ims 295 BS 3,6-4,5 bar). •...
- Page 31 External connections 1 Power supply 100-240V 2 Shaft encoder connection Rotation impulse transmitter for control- (input) ling the printing speed. 3 Additional connection 4 Indication light (optional) A three-coloured signal lamp (optionally with horn) can also be connected as an option.
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Page 32: First Filling And New Filling
First Filling and new Filling IMPORTANT Only WIEDENBACH inks may be used because these have been specially developed for WIEDENBACH inkjet printers. Only the re- spective “Make-Up” approved for the ink may be used. Using other inks can have a detrimental effect on the printing functions. -
Page 33: Operation
DANGER Some dried inks are highly flammable! • Do not allow inks to dry up • Avoid spillage during filling of ink and ‘Make-Up’. • Immediately wipe off spilled ink. • Spilled ink must be disposed of with suitable materials under observation of safety for personnel involved. -
Page 34: Operating Elements
Operating Elements Control panel with display 1 ON key ON-key switches to normal operation from stand-by The activated LED indicates that the device is ready for operation 2 STBY key Switching the device to stand-by The activated LED indicates that the device is ready for operation 3 QUIT key Quit error messages... - Page 35 6 RUN key Switch over to printing status, if the printer is ready 7 POWER key Switch on the printer 8 Arrow keys Cursor control Selection of functions in a menu Selection of characters in a printing data record Home and End function in the Edit function 9 Function key Open the menu of the second level F-SHIFT...
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Page 36: Switching On
Switching on • Connect compressed air supply and set system pressure (see chapter 6.2). • Press the red POWER-key for 1 second. The power supply is ac- tivated and the „boot“ process starts. After a view seconds the display shows „StandBy“ mode. •... -
Page 37: Sample Print
Sample Print For functional tests the user can print a default text upon pressing a key. Directly afterwards th eprinter is ready in production mode again. Futher information can be found in the Reference Book – Text- and Sys- tem Menu on the enclosed CD. Issue 5.2 –... -
Page 38: Switching Off
Switching off IMPORTANT Always run down the printer with the STBY key or with the POWER key. Otherwise the return suction lines could get blocked. • Press the STBY key. The message “The printer is being stopped...“ appears. The LED in the STBY key flashes. -
Page 39: Starting Up After A Long Period Out Of Operation
Starting up after a long Period out of Operation After long periods out of operation, the printer has to be vented. This may only be done by trained service personnel. See information on en- closed CD. See chapter “Bleeding” in Reference Book Text- and System Menu. -
Page 40: Faulty Printing Quality
Faulty Printing Quality WARNING Settings for the printing quality may only be done by trained service personnel. Upon touching the print head a risk of burns may be present with a defective heating element (see chapter 4.3). The following points must be checked before searching for further caus- es of faults: •... - Page 41 Printed characters slope too much to the left or right. Print head not at 90 degrees to the printing direction. Print image dissolves vertically, the drops are spread too far apart. Print head is too far away from the surface being printed. Print image interrupted.
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Page 42: Alarm Messages
Alarm Messages If a warning or a slight error occurs, the printer continues printing and at the left upper side of the display an error code is shown. At all other errors a short error message is shown in the display. Displaying error information: F1 key: Open „Info“... -
Page 43: List Of Error Messages And Their Remedies
List of Error Messages and their Remedies WARNING Some error messages may only be remedied by trained service per- sonnel. The grey shaded error codes can be remedied by the opera- tor himself. Code Message Reason Remedy Incorrect Printer was switched off Restart shutdown without a correct shut... - Page 44 Code Message Reason Remedy Ink tank emp- Ink tank is empty Refill ink tank Solvent tank “Make-Up” tank is empty Refill “Make-Up” tank empty Ink level: MAX Ink tank is over flowing Turn printer to alarm mode Too much “Make-Up” was Remove ink added Ink level: MIN...
- Page 45 Code Message Reason Remedy Contact your Komax rep- resentative 501- Corr values Printer configuration Choose correct frequency missing wrong / nozzle values Issue 5.2 – March 2016 Page 45...
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Page 46: Maintenance
You may only carry out the maintenance work listed here on the inkjet printer. Any other maintenance and repair work may only be carried out by WIEDENBACH or companies authorized by WIEDENBACH. IMPORTANT Observe the safety instructions in chapter 3 and the safety data sheets for all work on the inkjet printer. -
Page 47: Maintenance And Inspection Intervals
10.1 Maintenance and Inspection Intervals IMPORTANT Please bear in mind that ink may only be filled into the printer until the expiry date on the bottle. The printing quality is only guaranteed under ambient conditions like those described in chapter 2 “Technical Data”. WARNING Maintenance work may only be carried out by trained service person- nel. -
Page 48: Refilling Ink Or "Make-Up
Element Interval Action Diaphragm tank six-monthly Retighten the connect- ing screws (16 pcs.) with (ims 295 MC / BS) 10 Nm Inlet filter at the make-up tank (Inlet / six-monthly Change (*) Outlet filter) Condenser filter (Filter element 20µm) six-monthly Change (*) Lithium cell of board PMB 906 every 2... -
Page 49: Disposal
• Open tank cap. • Fill ink or “Make-Up” up to the maximum mark. (For ims 295 MC / BS fill only up to approx. 70% below the maximum mark) • Replace caps of tanks and close securely. • Close the hydraulic cover. Disposal DANGER •... -
Page 50: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
EC Declaration of Conformity Page 50 Issue 5.2 – March 2016... - Page 51 Notes Issue 5.2 – March 2016 Page 51...
- Page 52 This instruction manual describes how to operate the Wieden- bach printer. We refer you to the Maintenance, Text and System Menu manuals on the CD-ROM for further details. Komax AG Professionals in Advanced Automation Industriestr. 6 6036 Dierikon / LU Switzerland Tel.
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