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  • Page 1 murrSystems mp-IM1 Inkjet system • Original operating instructions As of: April 2022 – V2.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    mp-IM 1 Original operating instructions Contents Copyright and Trademarks ............4 Important Notice ..............4 Safety instructions ..............5 Intended use ................5 Non-intended use ..............6 Selection of the installation site ..........6 Using the device ..............7 Ink cartridge handling .............. 9 Repair of the device ...............
  • Page 3 Set up connection to the mp-IM 1 ........... 33 Performsettings in of the mp-UniversalMarkingSoftware ..35 Perfom settings in ACS Gold Studio ........37 Cleaning and maintenance ............ 40 15.1 Cleaning the mp-IM 1 printer ..........40 15.2 Replacing the fleece box ............41 15.3 Used ink cartridges and fleece boxes ........

  • Page 4: Copyright And Trademarks

    All other product names used in this documentation are trade- marks of their respective companies and are used for identifica- tion purposes only. Murrplastik explicitly disclaims any and all rights to these trade- marks. 2 Important Notice These operating instructions must be read and understood.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    The possibility of labeling, as well as the respective durability and qual- ity of the labeling, can only be guaranteed for the labeling material ap- proved by Murrplastik for the mp-IM 1, together with the approved special ink. Only the approved special ink can be used.

  • Page 6: Non-Intended Use

    Printing on materials not approved by Murrplastik is not intended. The use of ink not approved by Murrplastik is not intended. Printing using software not approved by Murrplastik or operating sys- tems not approved by Murrplastik is not intended.

  • Page 7: Using The Device

    Using the device Do not reach into or onto the device during the printing process. Do not touch the ink cartridge. There is a risk of injury! Do not move the ink cartridge carriage by hand; otherwise the device may be damaged! Keep the openings of the housing clear.
  • Page 8 When using a power strip with this device, make sure that the total power consumption of the connected devices does not exceed the al- lowable power consumption of the power strip. Also, make sure that the total power consumption of the devices con- nected to a wall outlet does not exceed the permissible power con- sumption of the relevant wall outlet.

  • Page 9: Ink Cartridge Handling

    Always switch off the device using the power button next to the dis- play. When you press this key, the display goes off. The power plug may only be pulled out (or the power supply may be disconnected) when the display has gone off. Ink cartridge handling Keep the ink cartridge out of reach of children.

  • Page 10: Repair Of The Device

    Note on the ink used: The ink used is a specially developed ink for labeling polycarbonate (PC). This does not produce harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the work area. Special air purification systems are not re- quired. Repair of the device Do NOT attempt to repair the device yourself.

  • Page 11: Radio Interference Suppression

    USB cable which is not longer than three meters. Important Notice Administrator rights are required to install the USB printer driver. Any installation on the network must be carried out by the user's administrator. Since this is a specific installation, NO support is offered by Murrplastik for this!

  • Page 12: Scope Of Delivery

    4 Scope of delivery After receiving the labeling device, check if the delivery is complete. Keep and store the packaging so that the device can be transported safely (in case of a service issue)! The following components are part of the scope of delivery: mp-IM 1 Printer Ink cartridge PC 4.0 mp-IM 1 Carrier plate...

  • Page 13: Device Overview

    5 Device overview On/Off button * Interactive touch display Service flap * Press the On/Off button to turn off the device.
  • Page 14 Front view Open service flap Fleece box Service station Ink cartridge Back view USB-B connection Power connection Service connection Ethernet connection (USB-A)

  • Page 15: Interactive Touch Display

    6 Interactive touch display The interactive touch display allows you to operate and control the de- vice. To do this, use the menu guide options on the left side of the screen. Note This chapter describes the menu guide options of the device firmware 1.0.10.
  • Page 16 The following table shows the structure of the table in menu items and sub-menu items: Icon Lead point Subitem 1 Subitem 2 Home Network Info Ink cartridge Printer DHCP IP address Network Netmask Gateway Hostname German English Spanish Settings Language French Italian Portuguese...
  • Page 17 The following table shows which options you can make in the individ- ual menu items. Menu item Image Description The home screen. Home The pending print jobs are also displayed here. Navigation to "Network", Info "Ink cartridge" and "Printer" possible. The network-settings for the present device are dis- played:...
  • Page 18 Menu item Image Description You will get access to the Settings settings of the device. You will get access to the following network settings: DHCP Settings IP address Network Netmask Gateway Hostname If you want to activate Settings DHCP, the check box must be filled in.
  • Page 19 Menu item Image Description Select one of these seven languages and save with the disk icon: German Settings English Spanish Language French Italian Portuguese Russian Settings Here you have the option to Print job set- deactivate the reprinting of tings individual outputs.

  • Page 20: Unpacking The Mp-Im 1

    7 Unpacking the mp-IM 1 First read the safety instructions for this printer at the beginning of this manual before operating the device. Remove the mp-IM 1 from its packaging and place it on a flat, stable and vibration-free surface. Make sure that there is enough space so that the table can extend.

  • Page 21: Mounting The Carrier Plate

    8 Mounting the carrier plate Snap the carrier plate into the two pins of the drawer. Then snap the two pins lo- cated on the bottom side of the base plate into the free holes of the carrier plate. The upper head part of the base plate faces to- wards the outside of the printer.
  • Page 22 Insert the service station of the conversion kit into your device. The tension springs must point forward.
  • Page 23 Insert the new fleece box in re- verse order and press it down until it audibly clicks into place.

  • Page 24: Important Notes On Handling The Ink Cartridge

    9 Important notes on handling the ink cartridge Please keep the locking clip The green adhesive tapes must NOT be re- moved! Inserting the ink cartridge Be absolutely sure to insert the cartridge straight, right-angled to the cartridge carriage, at a slight downward angle at the front, com- pletely into the holder and then push it down.
  • Page 25 1. First lift the blue holder. 2. Insert the cartridge as shown in the picture. 3. Then lock the cartridge with the blue holder.

  • Page 26: Cleaning The Ink Cartridge

    Cleaning the ink cartridge Clean the ink cartridge in the following conditions to prevent the print- head nozzles from drying: If the print image has deteriorated At the end of the working day or after completion of the print jobs Please use the following part 86625206 mp-IM 1 Cleaning set.

  • Page 27: Driver Installation

    1) Start from the driver CD: Insert the driver CD into your CD drive and run the installation file from the CD. 2) Download from the Murrplastik homepage: Unzip the downloaded zip archive to a folder of your choice and start the installation file.
  • Page 28 Confirm the Windows® query with [Yes]. Select the desired language. You can choose between "German" and "English". Click on [Next].
  • Page 29 Click on [Next] again. Accept the default path and click on [Install]. Complete the installa- tion with [Finish] .

  • Page 30: Connection Via Network Cable

    11 Connection via network cable The driver installation in chapter 9 must be completed to get a connection of the mp-IM 1 via the network with the computer. As an example, the direct connection of a Windows® 10 PC with an mp-IM 1 is described below.
  • Page 31 Click the Ethernet network with the right mouse button. Select [Properties] from the context menu. Open the settings for the Internet protocol, version 4 (TCP/IPv4) with a double click.

  • Page 32: Configuring Network Settings On The Mp-Im 1

    Enter the IP address and the subnet mask. Then close both open windows with [OK]. 11.2 Configuring network settings on the mp-IM 1 Make the network settings on the mp-IM 1 via the touch display in [Settings] - [Network]. Enter an IP address from the same network area where the PC is lo- cated, e.g.

  • Page 33: Set Up Connection To The Mp-Im 1

    12 Set up connection to the mp-IM 1 In Windows®, open the Control Panel and go to [Control Panel] - [De- vices and Printers]. Click on [Add Printer]. A window opens in which the mp-IM 1 is listed after a short time. Select the mp-IM 1 and click [Next].
  • Page 34 Confirm the successful addition of the printer by clicking on [Finish]. Now the newly connected mp-IM 1 printer is displayed in [Devices and Printers] .

  • Page 35: Performsettings In Of The Mp-Universalmarkingsoftware

    13 Perform settings in of the mp-UniversalMarkingSoftware In the mp-UniversalMarkingSoftware the mp-IM 1 is added and the calibration points are entered. The settings must be made separately for each Windows® user. To do this, start the software and click on the printer icon.
  • Page 36 Please fill in the remaining columns as follows: Type = select the red label icon Alias name = you can name this field freely Type = Inkjet Alignment = Base plate rows = Base plate columns = Distance-X = Distance-Y = Offset-X = Offset-Y = -4.2...

  • Page 37: Perfom Settings In Acs Gold Studio

    14 Perfom settings in ACS Gold Studio In the ACS Gold Studio software, the mp-IM 1 is added and the calibra- tion points are entered. The settings must be made separately for each Windows® user. To do this, start the soft- ware (without opening a project) and click on [Settings] -...
  • Page 38 Click [Add]to add the mp-IM 1 to the “List of output de- vices“. Put a check mark next to "As default". Change the "Rows/Page" "Frames/Row" values to "1"respec- tively. Enter the calibration points. X = 18.8 Y = -28.0 Rotation = 0 Note These values are default values and may vary slightly depending...
  • Page 39 Now open the system parameters by clicking [Settings] - [System setup]. Make the following settings in the [Character Properties] tab: TrueType font Contour • • Fill Output adjustment Printer • Line thickness (printer) • Force line thick- ness 0.1 mm...

  • Page 40: Cleaning And Maintenance

    15 Cleaning and maintenance To keep the mp-IM 1 printer in good condition and functional, it must be cleaned and serviced regularly, or more often if necessary. 15.1 Cleaning the mp-IM 1 printer Turn off the printer. Disconnect the power cord. Remove dust and other foreign particles with a dry, soft cloth.

  • Page 41: Replacing The Fleece Box

    15.2 Replacing the fleece box Change the fleece box as soon as it is apparently full. After you have opened the ser- vice flap, you will find the fleece box snapped onto the bottom of the housing at both ends in the bottom right corner.
  • Page 42 Insert the new fleece box in re- verse order and press it down until it audibly clicks into place. When inserting the fleece box, make sure to push it down deep enough. Otherwise, there is a risk that the print carriage will run against it and be damaged.

  • Page 43: Used Ink Cartridges And Fleece Boxes

    15.3 Used ink cartridges and fleece boxes Dispose of empty ink cartridges and full fleece boxes in accordance with legal requirements at a local disposal site. 16 Contact us Technical support  +49 7191 482-2222  acs.helpdesk@murrplastik.de...

  • Page 44: Technical Data

    17 Technical data Printing method inkjet Print resolution 300 x 300 dpi Special ink PC 4.0 Print cartridges 1x Murrplastik - Black Print volume approx. 1,000,000 characters / cartridge Print area approx. 120 x 120 mm Print speed approx. 16 seconds / frame Input voltage 110 –...

  • Page 45: Shipping Instructions For Return Shipment

    18 Shipping instructions for return shipment In case of a necessary shipment (e.g. maintenance, repair) of the mp- IM 1 you must observe the following: Always switch off the device by pressing the power switch so that the ink cartridge carriage moves to its parking position and is fixed.
  • Page 46 EG Declaration of Conformity Murrplastik Systemtechnik GmbH Dieselstraße 10 71570 Oppenweiler, Germany hereby certifies that the test of the printer mp-IM 1 has been carried out in accordance with the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and the EMC-Directive 2014/30/EU. The mp-IM 1 printer complies with the following standards in detail: Device safety EN 60950-1.2006 + A11: 2009 +...
  • Page 47 Notes...
  • Page 48 Murrplastik Systemtechnik GmbH Postfach 1143 Telefon: +49 7191 4820 Dieselstraße 10 Telefax: +49 7191 482-92280 71570 Oppenweiler Deutschland Managing Director: Gerd Nothdurft, Hans-Peter Wittek *MP8902865312* *0401TI* A brand of Murrplastik MP8902865312 0401TI Systemtechnik GmbH...

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