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Rho 1012/1030
Operating Instructions
Issued 07/2013
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  • Page 1 Rho 1012/1030 Operating Instructions Issued 07/2013 Keep for future reference! Original instructions...
  • Page 3 Appendix ..............143 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Faults ............20 4 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 5 Docking Heavy Roll Tool 30 ......54 Operating drives of the unwinding and winding units . . 57 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 5 / 147...
  • Page 6 Medium type..........104 6 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 7 Accessories and spare parts ....... . . 146 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 8: A About These Operating Instructions

    The following typographical markings (e.g. bold) are used in these operating instructions for differentiating between types of information: 8 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 9: Structure Of Warnings

    Warnings are structured as follows (in this case, an example for the warning level WARNING): Type and source of danger! Consequence of the danger Measure for avoiding the danger Read and observe the warnings. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 9 / 147...

  • Page 10: B Safety

    Provide the personnel with the stipulated protective equipment. Keep the warnings on the printer in a legible, visible and clean condition. Ensure sufficient lighting. 10 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 11: Safety And Monitoring Equipment

    If the flip doors are not closed and the light trap carrier is not pushed in, the printing process cannot start. Do not change the method of functioning of the protective switches. Do not bypass protective switches. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 11 / 147...

  • Page 12: Limit Switches At The Stacking Unit

    Rating plate 3.4.2 Safety signs All safety signs attached to the printer must be observed. Safety sign Meaning Wear protective gloves Wear safety goggles 12 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 13 The component is energized even when the main switch is switched off  Warning on UV light  Switch off main switch before opening Warning on UV light Warning on hot surfaces 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 13 / 147...

  • Page 14: Ambient Conditions

    Fast Ethernet connections (SELV) for connection to LAN/WAN networks. Only SELV-compatible peripheral devices approved by Durst may be connected to the printer. 14 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 15: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    Wear protective gloves when working on the UV lamp head. During print head maintenance, do not touch UV lamps. Do not print media which have an ignition point of less than 150°C (302°F). 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 15 / 147...

  • Page 16: Electrical Energy

    During the printing process, do not reach into the inlet or outlet openings or near moving parts. 8.5 Contact with ink Coming into contact with ink is harmful to your health. Sources of danger include: 16 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 17: Sharp Edges

    Ensure that the required service work is carried out regularly by Durst customer service. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 17 / 147...

  • Page 18: Danger Of Falling

    Durst may be used. When cleaning the housing or workstation, the printer and workstation  must be switched off and de-energized via the power isolator. 18 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 19: Disposal

    12.2.1 Switching the printer off Switch off the printer with one of the Emergency-Stop switches if a fault occurs which could endanger personal safety. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 19 / 147...

  • Page 20: Switching On The Printer Again After An Emergency

    14.2 Print head maintenance The print heads can be damaged if the ink dries out. Carry out all prescribed maintenance work on the print heads. 20 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 21: Careful Handling Of The Encoder Ruler

    Overheating of the UV lamps  Damage to the conveyor belt via overheating Soiling on the rubber rollers and on the encoder ruler reduce print quality. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 21 / 147...

  • Page 22: Careful Handling Of The Conveyor Belt

    Do not soil the conveyor belt. Do not clean the conveyor belt with aggressive cleaning fluids. Remove soiling from the conveyor belt only by means of adhesive tape. 22 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 23: C Description

    The medium is fed from the loading side. Transport rollers on the inside of Function the printer (5) transport the medium through the printer during the printing process. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 23 / 147...
  • Page 24 If an XY cutter is used, the roll medium can be can cut in the longitudinal and transverse direction on the unloading side. 24 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 25: Heavy Roll Tool 30 (Optional)

    The roll-end sensor (3) on the unwinding unit detects when the roll medium is fully unwound. The printing process is then automatically interrupted, and a message appears in the software. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 25 / 147...

  • Page 26: Heavy Roll Tool 60 (Optional)

    The roll medium is lead through the printer over the redirection and dancing rollers and wound on the winding unit on the unloading side. 26 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 27: Stacking Unit (Optional)

    A light barrier detects the height of the plate stack and automatically adjusts the vertical position of the table. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 27 / 147...

  • Page 28: Workstation

     Basic printing settings  Modification of print parameters  Sorting of images in the printing queue  Initiation of the printing process 28 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 29: Ink Supply Unit

    The ink is stored in the ink tanks. New cubitainers are connected in the Function loading compartments to refill the ink tanks. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 29 / 147...

  • Page 30: Cleaning System

    The suction strips (1) suck ink residue from the printheads. The cleaning access point (3) allows manual cleaning of the print heads from below. 30 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 31: Workflow

    The file is displayed in the input queue and is available for editing additional printing options, such as image cropping, media channel assignment or printing mode (2–5 Pass/HighSpeed/Draft glossy or matt). 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 31 / 147...

  • Page 32: D Transport, Installation And Commissioning

    D Transport, installation and commissioning Rho 1012/1030 D Transport, installation and commissioning Transport, installation and commissioning are performed by service technicians authorized by Durst Phototechnik AG. 32 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 33: E Operation

    18. Exiting the software. Do not switch off workstation or printer when doing 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 33 / 147...

  • Page 34: Printer

    2.1 Main operating elements and displays Key switch Lamp Acoustic signaller Main switch Fig. 13 Main operating elements The main operating elements and displays have the following function: Button 34 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 35: Workstation

    Switch on main switch of computer.  The LED illuminates.  The computer boots up.  The Linux screen interface appears on the monitor after booting up. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 35 / 147...

  • Page 36: Automatic Feed Table

     Automatic mode for serial printing  Semi-automatic mode for printing individual plate media  Manual mode for individual plate media with excess length 36 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 37: Operating Elements

    One operator panel (3) each is located on the right- and left-hand side of the Semi-automatic mode feed table for semi-automatic mode. The buttons have the following function: 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 37 / 147...

  • Page 38: Operating The Automatic Feed Table

    Do not reach into the area of the printer guide while pushing. 1. Set the key switch at the printer to 2 (device-change position). 38 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 39 5. Connect the control cable of the feed table with the control cable of the printer. 6. Set the key switch at the printer to 1 (normal mode). 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 39 / 147...

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Front Stop

    Removing the front stop 1. Open the fastening screw (1) on the right- and left-hand side of the feed table. 2. Remove the front stop (2). 40 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 41 1. Loosen the fixing screw (2). 2. Use the lever (1) to adjust the height of the front stop (3). 3. Tighten the fixing screw. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 41 / 147...
  • Page 42 Move the swivel stop on the guide rail in accordance with the desired width. – Tighten the fixing screw. 2. Depending on the number of planned tracks swivel down the corresponding swivel stops. 42 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 43 1. Slide the roll medium (1) onto the axle (2). 2. Slide on a roll holder (1) each at both end and fixate the roll medium at the desired position. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 43 / 147...
  • Page 44 (2) on both sides. 4. Place the axle with the running wheels on the bearings. 44 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 45: Automatic Removal Table

    The suction power of the suction can be set with the controller (1). The removal table is switched on and off with the main switch (2). 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 45 / 147...

  • Page 46: Docking The Automatic Removal Table

    4. Connect the power and control cables. 5. Connect the compressed-air hose. 6. Set the key switch at the printer to 1 (normal mode). 46 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 47: Setting The Ejection Equipment

    Carry out the following steps to set the ejection equipment: – Loosen the corresponding fixing screw. – Move the ejector equipment to the desired position. – Tighten the fixing screw. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 47 / 147...

  • Page 48: Registering Table (Optional)

    Switching off the registration table Footswitch Starting/stopping drawing-in of the plate medium The footswitch can be used as an alternative to the START/STOP button. 48 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 49: Docking The Registration Table

    4. Connect the power and control cables. 5. Connect the compressed-air hose. 6. Set the key switch at the printer to 1 (normal mode). 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 49 / 147...

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Press Rolls

    The press rolls can be swiveled upward if necessary. 1. Loosen the fixing screw (1). 2. Swivel the press roll (2). 3. Tighten the fixing screw. 50 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 51 Rho 1012/1030 E Operation 5.3.2 Adjusting the contact pressure Adjust the contact pressure using the adjusting screw (1). 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 51 / 147...

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Stops

    4. Slide the stop unit to the desired position. 5. At the desired position, let the fixing pin latch in and move the stop unit downward. 6. Tighten the fixing lever. 52 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 53 Rho 1012/1030 E Operation 5.4.2 Adjusting the compressed-air supply Use the control knobs (1) to switch the corresponding stops on/off. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 53 / 147...

  • Page 54: Heavy Roll Tool 30 (Optional)

    The unwinding unit is docked on the loading side, and the winding unit is docked on the unloading side in the same manner. 1. Set the key switch at the printer to 2 (device-change position). 54 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 55 Sliding the Heavy Roll Tool 30 into the guide and closing the clamping lock 2. Slide the Heavy Roll Tool 30 into the guide of the printer. 3. Close clamping lock. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 55 / 147...
  • Page 56 5. Connect the control cable (2) to the connection on the unwinding and winding units. 6. Set the key switch at the printer to 1 (normal mode). 56 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 57: Operating Drives Of The Unwinding And Winding Units

    7.1 Docking Heavy Roll Tool 60 The unwinding unit is docked on the loading side, and the winding unit is docked on the unloading side in the same manner. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 57 / 147...
  • Page 58 5. Connect the control cable to the connection on the unwinding and winding units. 6. Set the key switch at the printer to 1 (normal mode). 58 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 59: Operating Drives Of The Unwinding And Winding Units

    Reading the horizontal position Scale Fine positioning the roll Controller medium horizontally Emergency-Stop switch Triggering an emergency stop DOWN button Moving the roll mounts downward 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 59 / 147...
  • Page 60 Danger of collision while moving up and down with opened roll mounts! Damage to the Heavy Roll Tool Close the roll mounts before moving up or down. 60 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 61 0. Press and hold the UP or DOWN button as long as desired. 7.2.6 Moving the dancing rollers upward ✔ Winding and unwinding units are operating Press the LOAD button. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 61 / 147...

  • Page 62: Xy Cutter (Optional)

    Moving the cutting unit downward Operator panel (do not use in line with printer) Footswitch Opening/closing the cutting unit Main switch Switching on/off the cutting unit 62 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 63: Docking The Xy Cutter

    4. Connect the power and control cables. 5. Connect the compressed-air hose. 6. Set the key switch at the printer to 1 (normal mode). 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 63 / 147...

  • Page 64: Bypass Mode

    8.3.1 Preparing the XY Cutter for the bypass mode Lay on the roller tracks (1).  The XY Cutter is prepared for the bypass mode. 64 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 65: Adjusting The Cutting Unit (Longitudinal Cut)

    8.4.1 Moving the cutting unit horizontally 1. Loosen the fixing screw (2). 2. Slide the cutting unit (1) to the desired position. 3. Tighten the fixing screw. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 65 / 147...

  • Page 66: Stacking Unit

    In automatic mode the plate media are stacked on each other. The light barrier detects the height of the stack and automatically adjusts the vertical position of the table. 66 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 67 Switching between automatic and manual mode Adjusting the compressed-air distribution to the left- and Blow Air Left/Blow Air Right right-hand side Emergency-Stop switch Triggering an emergency stop 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 67 / 147...

  • Page 68: Docking And Connecting The Stacking Unit

    4. Connect the power and control cables. 5. Connect the compressed-air hose. 6. Set the key switch at the printer to 1 (normal mode). 68 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 69: Adjusting The Straight Impacter

    Loosen the fixing screw (4). – Adjust the position of the bar (3) to the length of the plate media. – Tighten the fixing screw. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 69 / 147...

  • Page 70: Adjusting The Light Barrier For Vertical Tracking

    3. Tighten the fixing lever. 10 Loading medium 10.1 Loading a plate medium with an automatic feed table Plate media can be loaded in the following operating modes: 70 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 71 6. Lay further media on the feed table while the media are being drawn in.  The media are transported automatically to the printer. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 71 / 147...
  • Page 72 Lay the plate medium with the front end against the pin. 5. Start drawing-in at the corresponding operator panel.  The medium is transported automatically to the printer. 72 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 73 (for example for back printing) the guides on the left-hand side. 5. Push the plate medium manually to the printer. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 73 / 147...

  • Page 74: Loading The Plate Medium With The Registration Table

    3. Start the plate drawing-in with the footswitch. – or – Start the plate drawing-in with the START button.  The plate medium is drawn in automatically. 74 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 75: Loading The Roll Medium (Heavy Roll Tool 30)

    Media and Heavy Roll Tool are activated in the media channel (→ Page 104 / Managing media channels). 10.3.2 Inserting roll medium on the loading side 1. Move unwinding unit to the bottom position. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 75 / 147...
  • Page 76 3. Rotate lever (1) to the horizontal position to decouple the roll mount from the drive. 4. Turn roll mount manually until the groove (3) faces upward. 76 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 77 7. Move unwinding unit to the top position. Allow the axis ends to slide into the grooves and take the roll upward. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 77 / 147...
  • Page 78 10.3.3 Inserting empty core on the unloading side Insert empty core to wind up the roll medium in the same manner as the roll medium on the loading side. 78 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 79 – Loosen the set screw (1). – Move tensioning roller (3) upward with crank (2). – Secure tensioning roller with set screw. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 79 / 147...
  • Page 80 5. Return tensioning rollers to bottom position on unloading and loading sides. 10.3.5 Aligning the roll medium Carry out the following measures on both the loading and unloading sides. 80 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 81 Rho 1012/1030 E Operation Fig. 46 Aligning the roll medium Pre-position roll on the axis manually using the markings (1). 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 81 / 147...
  • Page 82 Observe the permissible air pressure specified by the manufacture in the process.  The roll is secured to the axis via the locking jaws. 82 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 83 3. Using the controller (1), position the medium horizontally in such a way that it contacts the stop.  The horizontal position is shown on the scale (2). 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 83 / 147...
  • Page 84 Set the roll-end sensor (1) on the unwinding unit to the desired height. 10.3.7 Commissioning unwinding and winding units Carry out the following measures on both the loading and unloading sides. 84 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 85 1. Turn lever (2) down to the vertical position to couple the roll mount to the drive. 2. Engage locking button (1). 3. Set drive to automatic operation at the operator panel. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 85 / 147...

  • Page 86: Loading The Roll Medium (Heavy Roll Tool 60)

    ✔ Unwinding and winding units are operating 1. Move the roll mounts of the unwinding unit to the lower position with the DOWN button. 86 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 87 2. Position the roll with axis (1) in the roll mounts depending on the side to be printed. 3. Close the roll mounts (2). 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 87 / 147...
  • Page 88 E Operation Rho 1012/1030 4. Slide roll onto the axis so that it is positioned centrally on the axis. 88 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 89 10.4.4 Guiding roll medium through the printer 1. Set the Heavy Roll Tool 60 to Manual with the selector switch. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 89 / 147...
  • Page 90 10.4.5 Setting the direction of rotation Carry out the following measures on both the loading and unloading sides. 90 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 91 Depending on the desired rotation direction, set the selector switch to Auto Forward or Auto Reverse.  The dancing rollers (1) move downward. The unwinding and winding units are ready for automatic mode. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 91 / 147...

  • Page 92: Laying A Medium Through The Xy Cutter

    1. Set selector switch to MAN. 2. Press the UP button.  The cutting unit moves upward. 3. Open the cutting unit with the footswitch. 92 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 93 7. Lay on the tensioning roller (4) and lower with the line onto the medium. 8. Set the knife to the desired position (→ Page 65 / Adjusting the cutting unit (longitudinal cut)). 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 93 / 147...

  • Page 94: Setting The Suction Power

    11 Setting the suction power The suction power can be set with the controller (1). Controller Fig. 51 Controller for setting the suction power 94 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 95: F Software

    F Software 1 Basic functions 1.1 Installation You can install the software either via the Durst FTP server or from a CD. You must enter the license number after the software is started to be able to use all the functions.

  • Page 96: The Status Bar

    1. Press Edit. 2. Modify desired parameters. 3. Press Save. 2 Setting up printer 2.1 Switching-on time Define the following settings on the Auto Timer tab: 96 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 97: Input Queue

    2.2 Input queue You can create, rename and delete input queues individually on the Input Queue tab. Navigation window Fig. 55 Input Queue tab 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 97 / 147...

  • Page 98: General Basic Settings

    The encoder offset value in the medium channel is then added to or subtracted from the global encoder offset value of the General tab. 98 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 99: Media Families

    Parameters of the selected media family are modified with the Edit button. Edit The selected media family is deleted with the Delete button. Delete 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 99 / 147...

  • Page 100: Operating Printer Functions

    (Print High Speed) or high resolution (Print High Resolution). When pressing the corresponding button, the encoder test image is transferred directly to the Printing Queue. 100 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 101: Cleaning Functions

    Under Colors, you select the colors for which the print heads are to be rinsed. Colors 3.3 Maintenance The Schedules tab provides an overview of all service activities described in the "Service" chapter (→ Page 118 / Service). 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 101 / 147...

  • Page 102: Ink Batch Tracking

    Archiving the test pattern 3.4 Ink batch tracking You can document the refill date, color and batch number of the ink on the Ink Batch Tracking tab. 102 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 103: Uv Lamp Tracking

    3.5 UV lamp tracking You can document the changing of the UV lamp on the UV Bulb Exchanges tab. Fig. 62 UV Bulb Exchanges tab 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 103 / 147...

  • Page 104: Managing Media Channels

    The selected media channel is deleted with the Delete button. Delete 4.2 Medium type You can define the following parameters on the Type sub-tab: 104 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 105 With the Board Alignment buttons, you can set whether the plate media are positioned at the right- or left-hand stop. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 105 / 147...

  • Page 106: Media Specification

    Under UV Curing Options, you set the power of UV lamps for curing the UV Curing Options printed medium. Durst recommends setting the power as low as necessary. 106 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 107: Print Options

    You can define the following parameters, among others, on the Print Options sub-tab:  Quality level  Print direction  Surface Print refinement and special effects   Spot colors  Curing delay 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 107 / 147...

  • Page 108: Image Border And Alignment

    4.5 Image border and alignment You can define the following parameters, among others, on the Borders/Alignment sub-tab:  Border distances  Alignment  Oversize 108 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 109 The printable area is defined by the media margins you entered on the Specifications sub-tab under Media Margins. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 109 / 147...
  • Page 110 Image Fig. 68 Borders (schematic example) In the Horiz. Dimension, Vert. Dimension input fields, always enter the horizontal or vertical spacing between the images. 110 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 111 Top image border Image Image and image border unit Vertical centering axis Fig. 69 Alignment of image with image border (schematic example for centered alignment) 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 111 / 147...

  • Page 112: Creating, Editing And Deleting Media Channels

    Select desired existing media channel in the navigation window. – Press Copy. – Modify desired parameters. – Rename media channel if necessary. – Edit other media parameters. 4. Press Save. 112 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 113: Printing

    As soon as a job is transferred from the RIP server to the workstation, it appears in one of the corresponding input queues. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 113 / 147...
  • Page 114 Define the following basic settings on the Basics sub-tab:  Job name  Media channel  Number of copies  Maximum number of images in a row and rows per page 114 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 115 5.1.2 Image section You can change the image crop of the ripped image on the Size sub-tab. Slider Fig. 73 Size sub-tab 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 115 / 147...

  • Page 116: Printing Queue

    You can change the order of jobs in the queue, delete jobs from the queue and initiate the printing process here. 116 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 117 2. To print a job, carry out the following steps: – Select desired job. – Press Start Queue.  The current print status is displayed on the status line. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 117 / 147...

  • Page 118: G Service

    (→ Page 125 / Checking and replacing air filter). Clean exhaust grate. Change filter of the ink separator (→ Page 124 / Changing filter of the ink separator) 118 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 119: Important Information

    Once you have closed the flip doors after service work, you must reinitialize the print carriage. ✔ The flip doors are closed Initialize print carriage in the software (→ Page 100 / Operating printer functions). 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 119 / 147...

  • Page 120: Emptying Catch Tank

    5 Refilling ink Contact with ink! Health hazard Wear protective gloves. Wear safety goggles. Avoid allowing ink to come into contact with skin and eyes. 120 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 121 Removing the filling hose from the park position 5. Once the ink has been identified correctly, remove the respective filling hose from the park position. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 121 / 147...

  • Page 122: Clean Catch Tray Of Scraping Blade

    6 Clean catch tray of scraping blade Contact with ink! Health hazard Wear protective gloves. Wear safety goggles. Avoid allowing ink to come into contact with skin and eyes. 122 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 123 Rho 1012/1030 G Service 1. Press latch (1) upward. 2. Fold catch tray (2) downward. 3. Purge catch tray. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 123 / 147...

  • Page 124: Changing Filter Of The Ink Separator

    3. Loosen all the screws (1) at the top part (2). 4. Remove the filter (3). 5. Place the new filter into the bottom part (4) so that the yellow side faces 124 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 125: Checking And Replacing Air Filter

    3. Manually push the print carriage to a suitable position. 4. Disconnect printer from the power supply. 5. Fold the corresponding front panel up. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 125 / 147...
  • Page 126 Checking and, if necessary, replacing the air filter 9. If the air filter is black, replace it. 10. To reassemble, reverse the disassembly procedure. 126 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 127: Cleaning Housing

    3. If fuses switch off again, notify Durst customer service. 11 Changing main ink filters The main ink filters prevent the print heads from being damaged by soiled inks. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 127 / 147...
  • Page 128 2. Secure the main switch with a lock. 3. Screw off cover plate. 4. Lay a cloth under the ink filter to catch any emitted ink. 128 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 129 9. Connect new ink filter at bottom and top connections. 10. Remove the cloth. 11. Screw on cover plate. 12. Dispose of used ink filters according to local regulations. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 129 / 147...

  • Page 130: Print Head Maintenance

    12.3.1 Shutdown for the weekend or up to a max. of 4 days The following work has to be carried out at the beginning of the shift on the last workday: 130 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 131: Preparatory Work At The Cleaning Access Point

    ✔ The print carriage stands in the reference position. Contact with ink! Health hazard Wear protective gloves. Wear safety goggles. Avoid allowing ink to come into contact with skin and eyes. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 131 / 147...
  • Page 132 2. To unlock the guide rails press the latch (1) inwards. Fig. 88 Folding out the guide rails 3. Fold out the guide rails. 132 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 133: Purge Cycle

    8. Push in light trap carrier. 12.5 Purge cycle 12.5.1 Carrying out the long purge cycle 1. Press the Printer button in the software. 2. Press the Purge tab. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 133 / 147...

  • Page 134: Wiping Print Heads

    1. Prepare cleaning access point for print head maintenance (→ Page 131 / Opening/closing cleaning access point). 2. Pour cleaning solution into dispenser bottle. 134 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 135 The print head surface must be bare. 5. Prepare cleaning access point for printing. 6. Print to stabilize the nozzles. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 135 / 147...

  • Page 136: Vacuuming Out Soiled Nozzles

    12.7.1 Locating soiled nozzles Print carriage from above Location of the soiled nozzle Test image from above Locate position of the soiled nozzles with the test image. 136 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 137 Placing silicone tube on the vacuum hose. 2. Place a new silicone tube on the vacuum hose. Fig. 94 Opening the valve 3. Open valve (1). 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 137 / 147...
  • Page 138 If the valve is not closed after vacuuming, the vacuum for degassing the ink drops off. This could cause nozzles to fail during printing. 6. Close valve. 7. Prepare cleaning access point for printing. 138 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 139 Fig. 96 Placing silicone tube on the tip of the syringe 2. Place a new, clean silicone tube (1) on the tip of the syringe. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 139 / 147...

  • Page 140: Cleaning The Printing Plate

    Wipe printing plate dry only. Do not touch print heads with cleaning cloth. 1. Prepare cleaning access point (→ Page 131 / Opening/closing cleaning access point). 140 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 141: Documentation Of The Print Head State

    13.1 Disposing of ink, cleaning cloths and cubitainers Dispose of ink, cleaning cloths and air filters in an environmentally friendly way according to local regulations. 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 141 / 147...

  • Page 142: H Decommissioning And Disassembly

    H Decommissioning and disassembly Rho 1012/1030 H Decommissioning and disassembly Decommissioning and disassembly are performed by service technicians authorized by Durst Phototechnik AG. 142 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...

  • Page 143: Appendix

    11 x 15 m Required 280 cm room height Weight 8500 kg Emission sound pressure level 76 dB(A) Safety standards Pursuant to applicable guidelines 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 143 / 147...

  • Page 144: Print Specifications

    Refill ink comes in 5 L (1.09 gal) cubitainers (can be disposed of while assembled) Software Caldera Grand RIP + with the Durst Rho 1012/1030 printer driver for Linux and Macintosh operating systems RIP input file All formats supported by Caldera®...

  • Page 145: Media Specifications

    6 to 8 bar with 5 L/min (70 psi at 1.3 gal/min) (dry air only) Exhaust quantity of the Min. 1000 m /h (35,315 cu.ft./h) exhaust equipment Recommended: 2300 m /h (81,224 cu.ft./h) Illumination Min. 500 lx 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 145 / 147...

  • Page 146: Accessories And Spare Parts

    Safety goggles UVEX 9195 1351015 Cleaning cloths WW3009 1473245 150 x Cleaning solution Faceplate Solution IR30001 Syringe (optional) 50 mL syringe E4235850 Silicone tubes Hose sections E1460180 146 / 147 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013...
  • Page 147 Rho 1012/1030 Appendix 2004 – 2013 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 147 / 147...
  • Page 148 Durst products. Illustrations and Julius-Durst-Straße 11 descriptions are therefore subject to modification. All rights reserved on A-9900 Lienz, Austria images and illustrations. Phone +43/4852/7 17 77 Fax +43/4852/7 17 77 50 © Durst Phototechnik AG Durst Rho 1012/1030, Issued 07/2013 www.durst-online.com info@durst-online.at...

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