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- Page 1 RAPTOR GH2220 Flatbed Printer USER MANUAL...
- Page 2 Chapter 5 - Operation of the Machine ......................54 5.1 Brief Introduction ..........................54 5.2 Starting-up Activities ........................... 54 5.3 Print head Jetting Check ........................54 5.4 Working on RIP Polaroid Edition Software ..................55 5.5 Shutdown Procedure ......................... 55...
- Page 3 5.6 Overnight Shutdown .......................... 56 Chapter 6 - Service and Maintenance Procedure ..................56 6.1 Brief Introduction ..........................56 6.2 Flushing a Selected Print head ......................56 6.3 Replacing the Print head ........................56 6.4 Maintenance of Ink Supply and Vacuum Line System..............57 6.5 Changing Defective Ink Pump and Filter..................
- Page 4 Disclaimer This is an alpha release of the User's Guide for POLAROID RAPTOR GH2220 printer. We have made every effort to guarantee the accuracy and integrity of the information in this manual. If you find some errors or omissions, please bring them to our attention so we can check and correct them accordingly.
- Page 5 Printer Introduction The POLAROID RAPTOR GH2220 printer was a small format digital printer suitable for small up to small size business use. It uses a UV curable ink, which is environment friendly. It provides high productivity and is capable to replace traditional silkscreen printing.
- Page 6 Electricity Request Power 3300W 15A Requirements 220 VAC, single-phase, 50Hz Warranty One year limited warranty(Please contact your local dealer for details) Table 2 POLAROID RAPTOR GH2220 Printer Model Coding Code Explanation POLAROID Brand Name RAPTOR Product series name GH2220 1212...
- Page 7 This chapter introduces the important safety information. Please read and understand the safety information carefully before operating the printer. 1.2 Safety Information POLAROID printer uses the following chemical substances • All kinds of printing media • UV Ink • Cleaning liquid (UV Flush) 1.
- Page 8 1.2.6 High voltage may shock people or trigger a fire • If there’s no emergency power switch which can shut down all the power, do not connect the printer to main-power supply. • When the machine’s power is on, do not open the back cover of machine, or avoid touching electrical parts.
- Page 9 1.6 Regular Inspection and Maintenance The following regular inspection and maintenance must be performed in terms of characteristics of the UV-curable ink; 1. Clean the carriage unit and the flat table conveyor surface everyday. 2. Make sure that the carriage covers are always replaced. 3.
- Page 10 Chapter 2 - Basic Operation 2.1 Getting Started This section provides the necessary information to operate the printer. Familiarize yourself with the basic of the printer before reading Section 2. Contents of this section; • Operating conditions • Consumables • External Views, Part Names and Functions 2.2 Operating Conditions This section describes the operating conditions for the printer.
- Page 11 2.4 Installation Space Machine size see below. Need leave 1meter around machine for installation. So, the installation space need be 5m(L)*4m(W)*2.5m(H) at least. 2.5 External Views, Part Names and Functions Carriage Assembly Print head Beam UV lamp Assembly maintenance area Print head protective area Emergency button...
- Page 12 Y axis servo controller USB control board X axis servo controller DC power supply for USB board&ink DC power supply pump for carriage board DC power filter Solid relay of air Solid relay of suction pump Solid relay of servo controller AC circuit breaker AC filter...
- Page 13 2.5.5 UV Power Supply The UV power supply provides power to UV lamps and the intensity of light can be adjusted to Low or High. Cooling fan Water inlet Input power line Power adjustment knob of UV LED Input power switch Power lines of output Water output...
- Page 14 2.5.7 The Control Panel The operation panel serves as the interface between the machine and the operator. The machine is set online or off line through the on line/off line button. Once the machine is offline from the computer, ink prime of the machine can be operated from the operation panel.
- Page 15 Z-aix stepper motor Z-aix stepper motor White ink negative pressure Carriage meter board Color Ink pressure negative meter 2.5.9 Home position of printheads carriage and protection position of all printheads Home position is also called printhead cleaning position where you do ink purging/ priming then wiping the excess ink off the printhead nozzles by your hand.
- Page 16 2.5.11 Auto Detect Media Thickness System This mechanism will perform media thickness check every time you send an image for printing. A message will pop as shown below, the first window will ask you if you want to adjust the carriage height. The second window will pop out if you click YES and ask you how much you want the height to be set.
- Page 17 Chapter 3 - Working System of POLAROID RAPTOR GH2220 3.1 Brief Introduction The POLAROID RAPTOR GH2220 printer is using raster image technology to process photos stored in computer. It is one of the most innovative products, which combines photo digital technology with high precision engine driver.
- Page 18 3.3 Printhead Control Board The image data is fetched by the Print Head Control Board from the USB_IF buffer through the Image Data fiber cable (UCB fiber port to PHB fiber port) .The image is then processed by the image data processor and dispatch to the print heads thru the printhead driver boards . The printheads fires the ink depending on the binary status read by the Raster Reader which is sent to the print head control board.
- Page 19 The UV status and the carriage limit sensors are also handled by this PCB. The inputs from the status of the switch on the operational panel or the POLAROID print driver graphical user interface or GUI are being received and processed by this board.
- Page 20 3.5 The temperature control board The board is used for adjusting the ink temperature inside of all sub-tank by the heater band temperature sensing probe at the back of the sub-tank. To the heater band with Series temperature sensing probe for The temperatura supplying power Display...
- Page 21 3.7 Movement systems motors Servomotors (SM) are controlled by their respective Servo Drivers (SD). They are responsible in driving carriage X-axis, Y-axis, Z-axis movements. 3.7.1 Y-axis Servomotor SD1 controls the SM1 which is responsible in driving the feeding roller. Coupler Y-axis servomotor 3.7.2 X-axis Servomotor SD2 controls the SM2 which is responsible in driving the carriage X-axis movement.
- Page 22 The system uses move pulse of Z-axis Servomotor to determine the accurate height adjustment from default height settings. All actions of carriage height is operated by the the POLAROID print driver graphical user interface or GUI( the printer drive software). Z-axis Servomotor...
- Page 23 Ink Level Negative Sensor Pressure Printhead system Control Board Secondar y Ink Tank Ink Filter (Barrel Type) Last Chance Main Board Filter Pump Ink Barrel Ink Control System 3.10 Ink Protect Tank These tanks serve as the ink overflow protection and the vacuum line system. If overflow happens, the ink will flow into this tank, once the ink reaches the maximum level, the sensor will shut off the print head control board.
- Page 24 3.11 Negative Pressure System Negative pressure system is used to hold the ink from dripping out of the print head nozzles. Pressure settings vary on every machine. The recommended setting range is from -5.2 to - 5.6Kpa. Too low negative pressure setting will result to ink dripping or print head cannot jet ink.
- Page 25 3.12.3 Carriage Z-axis Limit Switches These limit switches are installed at the right side under portion of the carriage. The upper limit switch control the carriage highest allowable height the carriage can move respectively. The lowest height is controlled by the height detector. The spacer of the upper limit optoelectronic...
- Page 26 This is to describe the proper procedure in unpacking and setting-up the machine. 4.2 Wooden Crate Proper Handling The RAPTOR GH2220 printer is packed inside a wooden crate. • Check the condition of the crate prior to unloading it out of the container van.
- Page 27 • Bring down the top cover on the floor and put away from the working area so that you can move around freely and safely during unpacking. • Remove the front cover of the crate by removing all the bolts and nuts around this cover. Be careful in opening the front cover as the spare parts and other machine accessories inside the crate might have moved or disoriented during the transit of the package.
- Page 28 4.4 Receiving Report In case there are discrepancies noted between the actual parts received and packing list, it should be reported to our nearest representative. This report includes defective, deformed or missing parts, damaged due to mishandling, wrong delivered parts, etc. Spare parts Packing list Spare...
- Page 29 4.7.1 PrintFactory RIP Installation • Turn-on the Power for PC and Monitor. • Insert the CD supplied with the machine with label POLAROID PrintFactory RIP Edition for the necessary installation. • The screen will prompt you with starting InstallShield Wizard…, then Choose Setup language window.
- Page 30 • The Application Installer Setup will now prepare the InstallShield for the setup process and it will prompt you later to enter your user number and password. The user number and password can be supplied by software vendor. But your PC have to be connected internet.
- Page 31 After opening software, click the help to chose the license information to update it and input the passwords. But if you have to replace the PC, you must stop the license! Then input the passwords again in new PC. Click here to input Click here to the passwords activate the...
- Page 32 • Right now, we can start the RIP software to set operated language, add printer, create the RIP folder where the images which are finished RIP are stored and add ICC files. Set the language and the units. • Add printer, create the RIP folder where the images which are finished RIP are stored and add ICC files.
- Page 33 • Import ICC files.
- Page 34 • Start RIP images, then choose the size, printer and ICC, finally submit it to RIP. Click the icon to add image, then RIP it...
- Page 35 • Finally submit it to RIP、after finishing RIP to go into the RIP folder、select it to print.
- Page 36 4.7.2 POLAROID Printer operation software Installation • Insert the CD supplied with the machine with label POLAROID Print-driver CD into the DVD ROM. • Copy the driver software from the CD installer to desktop or any other local folder. The filename should be RAPTOR GH2220 UV.rar or RAPTOR GH2220 UV.zip. So firstly translate it normal file.
- Page 37 • The software is initializing and check the data of the printer. • The software finished initializing and checking the data of the printer successfully When many data can’t be set, you must click here to input passwords to set.
- Page 38 • Setting all parameters in the print option to make the printer work normally! Set original position on Set right data of the left/right UV lamp the pint flat bed by by measuring the distance from the first printing color block. printhead to left/right UV lamp Setting the data to make the carriage...
- Page 39 Set the safe height of carriage to test movement and look for home position. Then calculate the motion factor. Calculate the X, Y motion factor by print above 1M. After setting per time, you have to click here. Set the home position by print color block to test.
- Page 40 Step 3. Set the exact voltage and temperature, they relate to the precision of the printing. Choose voltage waveform Click here to confirm Choose voltage style Set correct voltage of each printhead. Click here to set the temperature of the printheads.
- Page 41 This is to check the mechanical functionality of the Printer through PC. ✓Using the POLAROID Driver software, move the Print head Carriage from left to right, then to home position. Check also if the Y-axis Servo Motor is also working by clicking the appropriate arrow head blow.
- Page 42 ✓ Remove the plastic cap from the ink inlet ✓ Insert ink tube at inlet port. Take care of ink filter install direction ✓ Take head cable cover out, insert head cable in then put cover back. Screw side in front Note: •...
- Page 43 • Install head into carriage plate. ✓ Put head lock screws into head installation hole. ✓ Put head into head fixed seat. Head fixed seat Lock front screw Lock back screw in head press plate • Install the print head one by one by removing printhead fixation screws from the carriage printhead mounting plate first, position the printhead and replace the two fixation screws accordingly.
- Page 44 Perform Ink Prime by activating the toggle switch. Do ink bleeding all printheads at time to remove air bubbles trapped inside the printhead. • Perform auto clean for one printhead thru the POLAROID driver GUI. • Send Test Printhead to see if all printheads prints a shown below. But have to confirm the correct waveform.
- Page 45 Have to confirm the color of button become yellow to make the print mode to be grayscale mode! Vertical calibration Vertical calibration is part of print head mechanical alignment. The purpose is make print head be vertical to the rail beam. •...
- Page 46 Step 1: Loose this screw a Little bit Step2. Adjust this screw for adjust print head angle Horizontal calibration Horizontal calibration is for align all the head nozzle is same level. • Click PrintHead Status button print a nozzle test draw. •...
- Page 47 4.9.3 Printhead Left Align On the printer tab select from left to right, then click the color offset to print the illustration as shown below. Further below shows how the print out should look like. The Illustration shows the K1 and K2 alignment happened at -5 (in-circled) are is good.
- Page 48 4.9.4 Printhead Right Align On the printer tab select right to left, then click the color offset to print the illustration as shown below. Further below shows how the print out should look like. The Illustration shows the M1 and M2 alignment happened at 0 (in-circled) are is good.
- Page 49 Because the Illustration shows the M1 and M2 alignment happened at 0 (in-circled) are is good, you not need to as shown above. 4.9.5 Printhead Bi-Dir Align On the printer tab select Bi-Dir Offset Align option then click send print as shown below.
- Page 50 Bi-Dir Align Because the Illustration shows the BiDir alignment happened at 4 (in-circled) are is good, you can Add 4 as shown above. Basically the navigation, voltage and temperature are repeat set most optimum value 4.9.6 Printhead Step Align On the printer tab select Step Size option and choose the pass what you want then send print as shown below.
- Page 51 Here modify the step date. Firstly confirm that datum step (1 pass) align is perfect Usually select Click here to the High Speed pint the 6 to print pass step align Illustration. the Cyan color lines are the standard lines, so the black and blue lines coincide at the 0 position (incircled),...
- Page 52 4.10 Printhead Voltage and Temperature Settings This section will describe the necessity to calibrate the Voltage and Temperature settings for each printhead. By looking on the Left or Right Align printed samples respectively you can determine what need to be done to get a better print quality. First you need to see the magnified printed sample for each printhead.
- Page 53 Sometimes getting the best dot print quality is a painful process so it needs patience. All you can do is play with temperature and voltage settings. The recommended Voltage setting range is controlled by POLAROID operated software so there’s no chance you set the voltage beyond the recommended range. While the recommended temperature setting is 40-45ºC in most cases ink manufacturers have their...
- Page 54 Chapter 5 - Operation of the Machine 5.1 Brief Introduction This chapter introduces the details of the operating instructions of the machine from starting up to shutdown procedure. 5.2 Starting-up Activities It is highly recommended to do housekeeping before starting to operate the machine. Maintaining good housekeeping helps improve the quality of the output as well as the safety of operator.
- Page 55 Note: Above Illustration show only four colors: black, yellow, magenta and cyan, light magenta and light cyan are excluded due to space constraint, please take note that all printheads must print the same. 5.4 Working on RIP POLAROID Edition Software Basic Elements of the Software. For example 4.7.1 Section. 5.5 Shutdown Procedure (the machine will be not operated for more than 4 days) Do a nozzle test print for check the status of print head.
- Page 56 Reconnect the Ink input tubing to the supply line, Do Ink prime by activating the toggle switch. • Click the Auto Clean Mode on the POLAROID driver software to wipe clean the printhead nozzles. • Wipe the printheads with a lint-free cloth to removed excess ink residue near the nozzles.
- Page 57 6.4 Maintenance of Ink Supply and Vacuum Line System • Check the ink supply line system specifically the connectors, plugs and valves for any traces of leakages or broken plastic tubing. • Check and drain any traces of ink or solvent flow from the ink protect tank. If overflow happens, clean the affected line immediately.
- Page 58 Likewise, when the ink priming pressure becomes weak and the negative pressure will go down below -2.0 reading, the air pump is defective or there might be some leakage somewhere in the vacuum line system or the 4/2 way valve is malfunctioning. Usually, the vacuum pump can attain 20-30KPa pressure when you do ink priming.
- Page 59 6.7.3 Media Height Auto Adjustment System should be clean and lubricate applicable parts weekly. Worm Gear Media Height Assembly Sensor Media Height Sensor The guide rail for carriage auto height adjustment Media Height Adjustment System Media Height Sensor Assembly 6.8 Maintenance of Timing Belts Timing belts should be check monthly for traces of damages, misalignment and loose tension.
- Page 60 SECTION 1: Chemical Product And Company Identification PRODUCT NAME: VUV-Yellow/Magenta/Cyan /Black/LightMagenta/LightCyan PART NO: VUV-Y /VUV-M/VUV-C/VUV-K/VUV-LM/VUV-LC SUPPLIER: POLAROID INKS INC. AGENT: POLAROID TECHNOLOGY Inc., China TEL NO: 0086-755FAX NO: 0086-755- SECTION 2: Composition/ Informatio n o f Ingredients INGREDIENT NAME CAS NO CONTENTS HEALTH RISK Organic Pigment 2.0-6.0 %...
- Page 61 STORAGE PRECAUTIONS • Keep in cool, dry, ventilated storage and sealed containers. • Protect from light, including direct sunrays. • Keep away from heat and flame. • Store away from oxidizing material, alkalis, acidic. SECTION 8: Exposure Control s and Persona l Protection INGREDIENT NAME CAS No LT EXP...
- Page 62 SECTION 11: Toxicologica l Information INHALATION: Gas or vapor in high concentrations may irritate respiratory system. SKIN CONTACT: Acts as a defeating agent on skin may cause cracking of skin. EYES CONTACT: Primary irritant effect may cause severe irritation to eyes. INGESTION: Low acute oral toxicity.
- Page 63 Appendix B Preventive Maintenance Checklist Item Daily Weekly Monthly Quarterly Semi-annual Annual Ink Supply Level Check and shake on startup Check for level, Waste Ink Bottle dispose if full or nearly full Ink Filters Change Check and Ink Pumps replace if necessary Check and change, if...
- Page 64 Appendix C Troubleshooting Guide Problems Probable Causes Solution • No ink flowing to the tube line • Fill-up empty ink barrel of the Print head Carriage • Replace clogged ink line tubing • Empty ink supply in the Ink and ink filter barrel •...
- Page 65 • No Print at all • Interchanged again the Rx/Tx • The Optical Cable must have • No presence of connection of the Optical Cable been interchanged during Printhead Voltage either from the PCI card or in the installation from RTZ software Printhead Control Board •...
- Page 66 • Replace the Raster Strip • Raster Strip might have • Fix loosed Print head Cable Data • Vertical Banding on scratches on that portion Loose lines the right side portion connection on the Print head • Fix/replace the energy chain of the machine Cable Data lines Tension on •...
- Page 67 Appendix D Glossary Adobe Acrobat - Software package created by Adobe for converting any document to an Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) file. Anyone can open your document across a broad range of hardware and software using the downloadable, free software Adobe Acrobat Reader, and it will look exactly as you intended—with layout, fonts, links, and images intact.
- Page 68 Dithering - Creating dots to “fool the eye” into seeing shades of gray. Dot Size - Relative size of halftone dots as compared to dots of the screen ruling being used. There is no unit of measurement to express dot size. Dots are too large, too small or correct only in comparison to what the viewer finds attractive.
- Page 69 Head Drive Electronics Module (HDEM) - This is the component of the Apollo PSK that creates the high voltage drive pulses. It is programmable for pulse amplitude and width, as well as rise and fall time. Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) - A series of formatting commands that describes the components of graphics and text material presented on the World Wide Web in a consistent manner Image Area - Portion of paper on which ink can appear.
- Page 70 jetting assembly to force ink, along with air bubbles and debris if present, out the jets through the nozzles. Raster - A line of pixels. Also, the process of rendering an image or page, pixel by pixel, in a sweeping horizontal motion, one line after another.
- Page 71 Calle 10 No. 206, Col. Granjas San Antonio Del. Iztapalapa, C.P. 09070 info@polaroidlargeformat.com www.polaroidlargeformat.com...
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