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Rho 1000
Operating Instructions
Issued 07/2010
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  • Page 1 Rho 1000 Operating Instructions Issued 07/2010 Original instructions...
  • Page 3 Appendix ..............101 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Emergency-Stop switch ........19 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 5 Docking the feed system ........36 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 6 Cleaning housing ..........90 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 7 Accessories and spare parts ....... . . 103 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 8: A About These Operating Instructions

    Start Queue Operating element on unit, e.g. buttons, levers etc. Software element, e.g. menu name, menu entry, operating elements etc. File name, path name start [ALT] Keyboard key 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 9: Safety

    The printer may only be operated in closed rooms. Operation is carried out by 1 person. Only the inks and media certified by Durst may be used. Other inks or media may only be used by agreement with Durst Phototechnik AG.

  • Page 10: Areas Of Work

    Printing cannot start if the flip doors are not closed and the light trap carrier is not pushed in. Do not change the method of functioning of the protective switches. Do not bypass the protective switch. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 11: Signs On Printer

    Rho 1000 B Safety 4.3 Signs on printer Fig. 2 Location of the signs (loading side) Fig. 3 Location of the signs (unloading side) 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 12 Limbs could be crushed – Edge of the conveyor belt – Machine frame on the lower edges of the flip doors 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16: Feed system 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 13 flip doors 18: Catch tank/door 20: Cleaning access point/machine frame behind the cover 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16: Feed system 19: Light trap carrier 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 14: Ambient Conditions

    The printer may only be operated under the specified ambient conditions (→ Page 101 / Technical data). 6 Modifications, attachments and changes in location The printer is installed and commissioned by authorized Durst service technicians. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 15: Connection Of External Devices

    The viewing windows filter out the UV radiation. The UV lamps are not automatically switched off when the flip doors are opened. This allows scattered light to escape. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 16: Hot Surfaces

    Do not reach into the inlet and outlet openings during printing. 9.5 Contact with ink Coming into contact with ink is harmful to your health. Dangerous areas are: 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 17: Ozone Buildup

    9.9 Danger of falling Climbing onto components of the printer can damage them. There is also a risk of falling. Do not use printer components as a climbing aid. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 18: Protective Clothing

    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. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 19: Disposal

    14.2 What to do in case of an emergency 14.2.1 Switching off printer Switch off the printer immediately with one of the Emergency-Stop switches if any fault occurs that could endanger personal safety. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 20: Switching The Printer Back On After An Emergency Stop

    Durst service technicians. 16.2 Print head maintenance The print heads can be damaged if the ink dries out. Carry out all prescribed maintenance work on the print heads. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 21: Careful Handling Of The Encoder Ruler

    Failure of electronic components 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 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 22: Careful Handling Of The Conveyor Belt

    Do not soil the conveyor belt. Do not clean the conveyor belt with aggressive cleaning solutions. Remove soiling from the conveyor belt only by means of adhesive tape. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 23: C Description

    The UV lamps in the UV lamp head (1) dry the ink on the medium. 1.1 Heavy roll tool (optional) Task Roll media are loaded with the heavy roll tool. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 24: Workstation

    The printing process is then automatically interrupted, and a message appears in the software. 1.2 Workstation Task The printing process is controlled and monitored at the workstation. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 25: Ink Supply Unit

    Sorting of images in the print queue Initiation of the printing process 1.3 Ink supply unit Task The ink supply unit provides the print heads with ink of different colors. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 26: Cleaning System

    The ink is stored in the ink tanks. New Cubitainers are connected in the loading compartments to refill the ink tanks. 1.4 Cleaning system Task The purging system is used for automatic and manual purging of the print heads. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 27: Workflow

    The suction strips (1) suck the ink residue off the print heads. The cleaning access point (3) allows manual cleaning of the print heads from below. 2 Workflow Fig. 12 Workflow 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 28 The file is displayed in the input folder 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 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 29: D Installation And Commissioning

    Rho 1000 D Installation and commissioning D Installation and commissioning Installation and commissioning are performed by service technicians authorized by Durst Phototechnik AG. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 30: Operation

    Data transfer from an external USB hard disk, for example, only makes sense via the connected RIP server since the image data to be printed must be in the 1-bit format. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 31: Booting Up And Shutting Down The Workstation

    The printer is only switched on and off in the following cases: – The printer is being maintained – The printer will not be used for a longer period of time 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 32: Switching On Printer

    6. Press the Medium > Load button in the software. 3.2 Switching off printer The workstation is not disconnected from the power mains when the printer is switched off. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 33: Basic Functions Of The Software

    4 Basic functions of the software 4.1 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 34: The Status Bar

    2. Confirm with Yes. 4.4.3 Operating dialog elements Press the desired dialog element on the screen. – or – Operate dialog element with keyboard, trackball or mouse. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 35: Feed System

    The front stop (2) holds back the plate media. Only the respective bottom-most plate medium is transported to the printer through the gap between the front stop and the conveyor belt. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 36: Operator Panels

    The feed system is very heavy! Risk of crushing during docking Docking must always be done by two people. When pushing, do not reach into the area of the printer guide mechanism. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 37 3. Connect the power cable and compressed-air hose to the external supply. Fig. 18 Connect the control cable 4. Connect the control cable of the feed system to the printer's control cable. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 38: Setting Front Stop

    5.4.2 Adjusting the clearance height Depending on the thickness of the plate medium, the clearance height (the gap between the front stop and the conveyor belt) must be adjusted. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 39 3. Tighten securing screw. 5.4.3 Adjusting the swivel stops The swivel stops guide the plate media at the sides and keep the webs at a defined distance. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 40: Heavy Roll Tool (Optional)

    6.1 Docking heavy roll tool The unwinding unit is docked on the loading side, and the winding unit is docked on the unloading side in the same manner. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 41 Sliding the heavy roll tool into the guide and closing the clamping lock 1. Slide heavy roll tool into the guide of the printer. 2. Close clamping lock. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 42 3. Connect the power cable to the connector on the unwinding unit and to the connector on the printer (1). 4. Attach the connecting cable (2) to the connectors on both the unwinding and winding units. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 43: Operating Drives Of The Unwinding And Winding Units

    Press and hold the UP or DOWN button as long as desired. 7 Loading medium 7.1 Loading plate medium Plate media can be loaded in the following operating modes: 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 44 (→ Page 38 / Setting front stop). 2. Set the feed system to semi-automatic operation on the operator panel. The pins for the front stop move up. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 45 3. Select the desired media channel in the software. Pay attention to the following: If a plate medium is to be printed with the left stop (e.g. for back printing), this option must be activated in the media channel. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 46: Loading Roll Medium

    Medium and Heavy Roll Tool are activated in the media channel (→ Page 69 / Managing media channels). 7.2.2 Inserting roll medium on the loading side 1. Move unwinding unit to the bottom position. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 47 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. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 48 7. Move unwinding unit to the top position. Allow the axis ends to slide into the grooves and take the roll upward. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 49 7.2.3 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. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 50 – Loosen the set screw (1). – Move tensioning roller (3) upward with crank (2). – Secure the tensioning roller with the set screw. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 51 5. Return tensioning rollers to bottom position on unloading and loading sides. 7.2.5 Aligning the roll medium Carry out the following measures on both the loading and unloading sides. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 52 E Operation Rho 1000 Fig. 34 Aligning the roll medium Pre-position roll on the axis manually using the markings (1). 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 53 When doing this, pay attention to the permissible air pressure as stated by the manufacturer. The roll is secured to the axis via the locking jaws. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 54 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 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 55 Set the roll-end sensor (1) on the unwinding unit to the desired height. 7.2.7 Commissioning unwinding and winding units Carry out the following measures on both the loading and unloading sides. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 56 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 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Suction Power

    4. If necessary, adjust the roll medium for straight running, e.g. if it is throwing folds, with the straight-running controller (1). 8 Adjusting the suction power The suction power can be adjusted with the controller (1). 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 58: Setting Up Printer

    3. Enter the desired path in the Queue Path input field. 4. Press Save. Renaming input folder ✔ The Input Queue tab is open 1. Select the desired input folder in the navigation window. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 59: Measurement Units

    9.2.1 Setting the measurement unit Opening the General tab 1. Press Setup. 2. Select the General tab. Setting the measurement unit Press the desired button under Dimension Units. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 60: Software Validation

    1. Press the Edit button under Software Validation. 2. Enter desired values. 3. Press Save. 9.4 Global encoder offset value You enter the global value for the encoder offset value in the General tab: 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 61 1. Press Setup. 2. Select the General tab. Entering encoder offset value 1. Press the Edit button under Media Transport Options. 2. Enter desired value. 3. Press Save. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 62: Media Families

    You copy the selected media family and save it with a new name with the Copy button. Edit Parameters of the selected media family are modified with the Edit button. Delete The selected media family is deleted with the Delete button. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 63: Operating And Maintaining The Printer

    10 Operating and maintaining the printer The following functions are available to you in the tabs under the Maintenance button: Basic printer functions Purging Service instructions Ink batch tracking 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 64: Printer Functions

    10.1 Printer functions In the Printer tab, these are some of the functions that you can operate: Initialization Shutdown Test print UV lamps Encoder test Medium advance Ink heating 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 65 Continuously: The medium is transported further until you press Stop Media. Reverse: The medium is transported backward until you press Stop Media. Eject: The medium is transported out of the printer. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 66: Cleaning

    10.3 Service instructions The following functions are available to you in the Instructions tab: Important service intervals for print head maintenance Instructions Films Time intervals for reminder messages 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 67: Ink Batch Tracking

    Archiving the test pattern 10.4 Ink batch tracking You can document the refill date, color and batch number of the ink in the Ink Batch Tracking tab. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 68 E Operation Rho 1000 Fig. 48 Ink Batch Tracking tab 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 69: Managing Media Channels

    Parameters of the selected media channel are modified with the Edit button. Delete The selected media channel is deleted with the Delete button. 11.2 Media definition Specify the media in the Media Definition tab. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 70 When printing heavy media, striping may occur due to slippage between the medium and the conveyor belt. You can minimize slippage with the Heavy Weight button. 11.2.2 Media specification Define the following parameters in the Specifications sub-tab: 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 71 Feed Roll Distance: You can change the contact pressure on the medium via the spacing of the transport rollers. With a value of "0", the contact pressure is at its maximum. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 72: Standard Job Options

    Bidirectional: The ink is applied in both directions when the printhead carriage moves. This increases print speed. Unidirectional: The ink is only applied by the printhead carriage upon its outward traversal. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 73 The printable area is defined by the medium borders you entered in the Specifications sub-tab under Media Margins. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 74 Medium Top image border Image Image and image border unit Vertical centering axis Fig. 55 Alignment of image with image border (schematic example for centered alignment) 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 75: Creating, Editing And Deleting Media Channels

    Press Copy. – Modify desired parameters. – Rename media channel if necessary. – Edit other media parameters. 4. Press Save. 11.4.2 Editing existing media channel 1. Press Media. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 76: Printing

    You prepare the jobs for printing in the Input Queue dialog window. As soon as a job is transferred from the RIP server to the workstation, it appears in the input folder. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 77 You can define the following basic settings in the Basics sub-tab: Job Name Media Channel Number of Copies Maximum number of images in a row and rows per page 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 78 If you want to select a media channel (list field via Media), the software only offers you for pre-selection those media channels that are part of the media family of the marked job. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 79 You scale the image with the buttons under Image Scale. 12.1.3 Preparing a job and transferring it to the Printing Queue Preparing a job 1. Press Input Queue. 2. Select desired job in the navigation window. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 80: Printing Queue

    The printing process for the selected job is started with the Start Queue button. Push on Top The selected job is moved to the front of the queue with the Push on Top button. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 81 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 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 82: Service

    Black painted surfaces are scratched and thus take on a reflective surface. The light trap carrier is not installed. Do not touch black painted surfaces with hard objects, e.g. knives. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 83: Initialization After Closing The Flip Doors

    3. Pull out catch tank (2). 4. Remove and empty catch tank. 5. Replace empty catch tank in its original position. 6. Slide handle downwards using the grip. 7. Close door. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 84: Refilling Ink

    2. Prepare Cubitainer (3) for the desired color (Y, M, C or K). 3. Shake Cubitainer. 4. Place Cubitainer with the connector facing downwards in the loading compartment. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 85 Cubitainer by pulling back the coupling. 7. Release coupling. 8. Remove the coupling after filling. 9. Return refill hose to the park position. 10. Remove empty Cubitainer. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 86: Clean The Catch Tray Of The Scraper Blade

    Avoid allowing ink to come into contact with skin and eyes. 1. Press the bar (1) upwards. 2. Fold down the catch tray (2). 3. Clean the catch tray. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 87: Changing The Filters Of The Ink Distributor

    7. Screw the top part firmly into place. 8. Screw on the ink distributor. 9. Connect the hoses. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 88: Checking And Replacing Air Filter

    2. Secure the main switch with a lock. 3. Manually push the printhead carriage to a suitable position. 4. Disconnect printer from the power supply. 5. Lift up the corresponding front panel. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 89 8. Check air filter for soiling. Fig. 67 Checking and, if necessary, replacing the air filter 9. If the air filter is black, replace it. 10. To reassemble, reverse the disassembly procedure. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 90: 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 ink. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 91 1. Switch off printer with the main switch. 2. Secure the main switch with a lock. 3. Screw off cover plate. 4. Place a cloth under the ink filters to catch ink running out. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 92 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 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 93: Print Head Maintenance

    1. Create a test image with the date and serial number of the printer. Warranty and guarantee claims can only be made if the test prints are retained. 2. Archive test image. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 94: Basic Procedures

    After purging, the printhead carriage moves into the park position. You are asked whether a test image should be printed. 5. Press No. The ink heater is switched off. The UV lamp system is switched off. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 95 Avoid allowing ink to come into contact with skin and eyes. Fig. 73 Opening the panel 1. Open panel (1). 2. Press the bar (1) inwards to unlock the guide rails. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 96 4. Pull out the locking knob (1) and loosen the handle. Fig. 76 Pulling out the light trap carrier 5. Pull out the light trap carrier (1) by the handle. 6. Open the cleaning access point (2). 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 97 Do not touch UV lamps. 1. Pour cleaning solution into dispenser bottle. Fig. 77 Saturating cleaning cloth with cleaning solution 2. Saturate cleaning cloth with cleaning solution. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 98 1. Prepare printer for manual cleaning (→ Page 95 / Preparing the printer for manual cleaning). 2. Take a new silicone tube out of a sealed pack. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 99: Disposal

    13 Disposal 13.1 Disposing of ink, cleaning cloths and Cubitainers Dispose of ink, cleaning cloths and air filters in an environmentally-friendly way in accordance with regional regulations. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 100: G Decommissioning And Disassembly

    G Decommissioning and disassembly Rho 1000 G Decommissioning and disassembly Decommissioning and disassembly are performed by service technicians authorized by Durst Phototechnik AG. 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 101: Appendix

    Printing mode High Speed 500 m Productivity 400 m Mode 300 m Production Mode POP Backlit 200 m Quality Mode High Quality 150 m Mode Resolution 600 dpi 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...

  • Page 102: Media 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 1000 printer driver for Linux and Macintosh operating systems RIP input file All formats supported by Caldera®...

  • Page 103: Workstation

    Rho 1000 Operator Kit 100 protective gloves ZW24010 1 pair safety goggles 1 package cleaning cloths 2 l purging solution 2 syringes Protective gloves Nitrile protective gloves N-DEX 4235060 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
  • Page 104 Safety goggles Safety goggles UVEX 9195 Cleaning cloths WW3009 1473245 150 x Cleaning solution Faceplate Solution IR30001 Syringe (optional) 50 mL syringe E4235850 Silicone tubes Hose sections E1460180 2004 – 2010 © Durst Phototechnik AG – www.durst-online.com, Rho 1000, Issued 07/2010...
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