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  • Page 1 U S E R MA N U A L...
  • Page 2 User Manual of Earth 32i...
  • Page 3 Foreword This user manual briefly describes the operational aspects of the Earth 32i machine. In this document, the step-wise instructions for handling various aspects of the machine with visual screens are provided for easy and better understanding. It also describes the error messages encountered while working with the machine with appropriate remedial actions required to be taken by the user.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Tool Buttons ........................39 Setting Menu ........................40 Tools Menu ........................46 5.3.1 Feeding Password ....................46 5.3.2 The Calibration Wizard ................... 48 5.3.3 Print Head Calibration ..................... 48 Help Menu ........................53 Earth 32i Manual Page 3 of 89...
  • Page 5 Belt Shifting Procedure ................... 77 11.2.3 Glue Coating Layer ....................81 11.3 Environmental Maintenance ..................82 11.4 Daily Maintenance ......................82 11.5 Weekly Maintenance ..................... 83 11.6 Monthly Maintenance ....................85 Troubleshooting ......................... 86 Earth 32i Manual Page 4 of 89...

  • Page 6: About Document

    1.3 ABBREVIATIONS Here are the abbreviations used in the document: Abbreviation Elaboration Dots per inch Red Green Blue CMYK Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Megapascal RIP software Raster Image Processor Human-Machine Interface Forward Reversal Position Earth 32i Manual Page 5 of 89...

  • Page 7: Safety Alerts And General Symbols

    Highlight points that users should be extra cautious of as they can cause injury. Warning Points that are not part of the above two are covered in this. Note ☞ Refering Section or for reference. Earth 32i Manual Page 6 of 89...

  • Page 8: Machine Specification

    Print heads and a new design, it sets up a new benchmark for clarity and precision in eco-friendly digital textile printing. The Earth 32i's polymerization process at 160 degrees after printing ensures excellent color fastness and enduring print quality. What makes the performance unsurpassable is brilliance in print quality and maintaining exceptional production capacity of up to 2500 linear meters per day.

  • Page 9: Front View

    Earth 32i SPECIFICATION Operating Conditions Temperature 20 to 28 C, Humidity: 55-75% RH (Non- Condensing) Printer’s Dimension and Weight 2342mm x 5020mm x 1975mm; 3500 Kgs Dryer Dimension and Weight 2355mm x 2612mm x 1125mm; 850 kgs. Feeder Dimension and Weight 1010mm x 2468mm x 1221mm;...
  • Page 10 Following are the part's name and their pictures as references which are marked in the above figure: Parts Image 1) Left Door 3) Front Door 4) Right Door 2) Signal Lamp 5) Monitor 6) Keyboard Stand 7) Leveller 8) Wheel Earth 32i Manual Page 9 of 89...
  • Page 11 Parts Image 9) Emergency Button 10) Washing Unit 11) Conveyor Earth 32i Manual Page 10 of 89...

  • Page 12: Back View

    2.2 BACK VIEW The Back View of the machine and its parts is shown in the image below: Figure 2: Back View of the Machine Parts Image 1) Main Power 2) Tensioner Unit Earth 32i Manual Page 11 of 89...
  • Page 13 Parts Image 3) Oscillating Unit 4) Emergency Button 5) HMI 6) Signal Lamp 7) Main Tank 8) Eye Bolts Earth 32i Manual Page 12 of 89...
  • Page 14 The following are some of the other important parts of the machine: Pull Cord Switch Press Roller lift lock Fabric Tensioner • Press the Roller Lift lock • Pull Cord Switch • Fabric Tensioner Let us discuss them in detail. Earth 32i Manual Page 13 of 89...
  • Page 15 When the user wants to use the roller/machine, they can remove the keys so that the roller returns to its normal position. Figure 3: Press the Roller Lift Lock Earth 32i Manual Page 14 of 89...
  • Page 16 Figure 4: Pull Cord Switch Fabric Tensioner A fabric tensioner helps to maintain the tension in a fabric conveniently and rapidly. This also helps to avoid under or over-straining and slackening of fabric. Earth 32i Manual Page 15 of 89...
  • Page 17 The Adjustment lever helps the fabric tensioner to stretch the fabric and remove wrinkles or any slack. If the lever is moved to its left, the fabric is strained and when the lever is rotated to its right, the fabric is slackened. Figure 6: Latch Pin Earth 32i Manual Page 16 of 89...

  • Page 18: Feeder Overview

    Banana ROLLER GUIDE ROLLER DANCING ROLLER Figure 7: Feeder Unit The Roller Adjustment Handle and Supply Shaft are shown in the image below: Roller Adjustment Supply Shaft Figure 8: Different Parts of the Feeder Earth 32i Manual Page 17 of 89...

  • Page 19: Dryer Overview

    2.4 DRYER OVERVIEW The V2 Dryer is shown in the image below: Exhaust Pipe Heat Resistance Conveyor Belt Fabric Guiding Roller Leveller Wheel Take Up Motor Figure 9: Dryer and its Parts Earth 32i Manual Page 18 of 89...

  • Page 20: Getting The Printer Ready

    Figure 10: Emergency Button Step 4 Turn on the machine power by pressing the MC Power button, as shown below: Figure 11: Turn ON the Machine Power Button Earth 32i Manual Page 19 of 89...
  • Page 21 Check and change the fresh water in the head cleaning tray, if required. Step 9 Refill ink, if the low ink level alarm gets activated and starts sounding. The ink main tanks are shown below: Earth 32i Manual Page 20 of 89...
  • Page 22 OK or nozzles are blocked, perform the head wiping and purging. Step 13 Go Online from the front HMI to enable the ONLINE mode. Figure 14: Machine ONLINE Mode Earth 32i Manual Page 21 of 89...
  • Page 23 Switch ON the Feeder and Dryer units by pressing the Power ON switch, as shown below: Dryer Feeder Figure 16: Switch ON Feeder and Dryer Units Note Ensure that all the necessary dryer and feeder settings are configured. Earth 32i Manual Page 22 of 89...
  • Page 24 Hold fabric till it reaches the take-up (care it should not go into the washing tub). Step 27 Wind the fabric into takes up and set take up power. Step 28 Start printing. Now, the printer is ready for printing. Earth 32i Manual Page 23 of 89...

  • Page 25: Loading The Fabric

    Insert the shaft into the fabric roll. Step 5 After inserting the fabric roll, fill air into the shaft to fix the roll with the shaft, as shown below: Air Filling Figure 18: Filling Air Earth 32i Manual Page 24 of 89...
  • Page 26 Step 8 Move the belt using the Belt Movement option available on the Back-HMI (Refer to Fig 19) until the fabric reaches the print origin. Now, the fabric is loaded successfully. Earth 32i Manual Page 25 of 89...

  • Page 27: Fabric Feeding System

    To refill ink, remove the Main Ink Tank cap and refill ink as per the color sticker. The Main Ink Tank is shown in the image below: Figure 21: Main Ink Tank Attention! Do not shake the ink bottles. Earth 32i Manual Page 26 of 89...
  • Page 28 The Ink Sub Tank is shown in the image below: Figure 22: Ink Sub Tank Attention! The low ink level alarm activates when the ink level decreases. Earth 32i Manual Page 27 of 89...

  • Page 29: Hmi Operations

    P. DRYER 2 P. DRYER 2 BELT MOVEMENT C-TEMP C-TEMP ON LINE P. DRYER 2 P. DRYER 2 C-TEMP C-TEMP WASHING SYSTEM P. DRYER 2 P. DRYER 2 C-TEMP C-TEMP WASHING SYSTEM Continue Earth 32i Manual Page 28 of 89...
  • Page 30 AUTO REV MANUAL REV ON LINE AUTO FWD MANUAL FWD SPEED WASHING SYSTEM BRUSH OFF SPEED TUB OUT BELT DRYER OFF PRINT JETTING PUMP DRYER OFF RESUME READY TO PRINT PRINT STOP START Earth 32i Manual Page 29 of 89...
  • Page 31 The Back-Control Panel Operational flow diagram is shown in the image below: BACK HMI SOAKING PRESS BELT PRESS ROLL ROLLER LOW MOVEMENT MOVEMENT HIGH POS SPEED AUTO REV/FWD PRESS ROLL SOAKING LOW POS AUTO ROLLER MANUAL LOW POS REV/FWD AUTO MANUAL MANUAL Earth 32i Manual Page 30 of 89...

  • Page 32: Main Menu (Front Hmi)

    Washing System Turn washing system units ON or OFF and configure settings such as brush movement, tub out, print dryer off, belt dryer off, and jetting pump off Earth 32i Manual Page 31 of 89...

  • Page 33: Purging Ink

    Figure 25: SERVICE Screen Attention! Please refrain from adjusting the above-shown settings (refer to Fig 25) as this section is primarily intended for use by the service engineer. Earth 32i Manual Page 32 of 89...

  • Page 34: Controlling Belt Movement

    BELT MOVEMENT screen, as shown below: Figure 27: Setting the Belt Speed Enter the belt speed using the Numeric Keypad and touch the Enter button to set the belt speed. Earth 32i Manual Page 33 of 89...

  • Page 35: Setting Washing Unit

    • Attention! The above screen runs the wash cycle by enabling all the options and setting the belt to operate in auto mode (Using the BELT MOVEMENT screen Error! Reference s ource not found.). Earth 32i Manual Page 34 of 89...

  • Page 36: Controlling Dryer Settings

    TEMP stands for the current temperature and S-TEMP stands for the Set temperature of the dryer. In this, a minimum temperature is set for dryers, below which the dryer temperature will not fall, even when the dryer power is on but in idle condition. Earth 32i Manual Page 35 of 89...

  • Page 37: Online Mode

    Figure 30: ONLINE Mode Screen Using the above screen, the user can also open the READY TO PRINT screen simply by touching the Ready To Print icon. ☞ Refer to the Controlling Dryer Settings section. Earth 32i Manual Page 36 of 89...

  • Page 38: Back Hmi Screen

    On clicking the Press Roll LOW Pos Icon Screen 2 Screen 1 Case 2: Click the Press Roll Movement icon in Screen 1. The Screen 2 appears, as shown below: Screen 1 Screen 2 Earth 32i Manual Page 37 of 89...

  • Page 39: Getting Familiar With Printer Manager Interface

    Path, Status, Print Size, Print Area, DPI, Pass, and more. Job Preview Shows the preview of the selected job and printing status progress in this area. Job List Displays the thumbnail preview of added jobs. Earth 32i Manual Page 38 of 89...

  • Page 40: Tool Buttons

    To move the carriage forward and backward Move the carriage upward or downward. Move the carriage to the X-axis origin. Move the carriage to Z axis origin. Click to set media thickness. Measure media thickness Auto capping button Earth 32i Manual Page 39 of 89...

  • Page 41: Setting Menu

    Main Board to Printer Manager software. Edit This option allows modifying the previously configured printer settings. Upon selecting Edit, the Settings window with Printer, Move, Preference, and Calibration tabs is displayed on the screen. Earth 32i Manual Page 40 of 89...
  • Page 42 Choose the type of feather effect and adjust its intensity percentage. Multiple Ink Enable this option to select the color depth of an image based on the number of passes. The available options include Default, Double, and More. Earth 32i Manual Page 41 of 89...
  • Page 43 Z move Users can set the wipping and capping height by updating values in the Z Clean Pos and Z Wet Pos list boxes. Z Clean Pos Enable to set the Wiping height. Earth 32i Manual Page 42 of 89...
  • Page 44 Enable this option to detect the remaining roll. Roll Length Counter Input the length of the roll paper set in the printer. Once the printing starts, the value decreases to indicate the remaining amount of roll paper. Earth 32i Manual Page 43 of 89...
  • Page 45 Attention! The following settings do not apply to this printing machine: • Z measure • Eliminate the Y-axis motor gap • Auto Homing • Double Y axis • Dry Settings • Electric Eye Settings • Clean Param Earth 32i Manual Page 44 of 89...
  • Page 46 Beep before print Displays a warning beep before the start of the print. Hot Folder Choose to share the same directory with RIP software. Note Unit values can be changed using the Unit drop-down list. Earth 32i Manual Page 45 of 89...

  • Page 47: Tools Menu

    Password option under the Tools menu, the Password window appears with two options viz. Time Password and Language Password. Follow these steps to feed the time password: Step 1 Click on the Main Menu→ Tools→ Password options, as shown below: Earth 32i Manual Page 46 of 89...
  • Page 48 Once the time password is set, click the Exit button to close the window (Refer to Fig 39). Attention! When “First Warning” appears, kindly contact Head Office with the following screen. • Password Screen (Refer to Fig 39) • About Screen Figure 40: About Screen Earth 32i Manual Page 47 of 89...

  • Page 49: The Calibration Wizard

    Note The Mechanical Inspection section is only done by the service engineer. When the Next button is pressed, the user is redirected to the software calibration screen, as shown in the below images: Earth 32i Manual Page 48 of 89...

  • Page 50: Horizontal Calibration

    Bi-directional offset, the Left to Right and Right to Left print would align at some other point on the scale. The Bi-direction Calibration result is shown in the image below: Earth 32i Manual Page 49 of 89...
  • Page 51 “0” position but at some other point on the calibration scale. The position at which the test head aligns perfectly with the reference head indicates the position error. The Left and Right Calibration checks are shown in the image below: Earth 32i Manual Page 50 of 89...
  • Page 52 Figure 45: Horizontal Left and Right Checks Earth 32i Manual Page 51 of 89...

  • Page 53: Step Calibration

    From the above, it can be concluded that the pattern is corrected at the “0” position. The Step Calibration and its parameters are shown in the image below: Figure 47: Step Calibration Parameters To perform step calibration, follow these steps: Earth 32i Manual Page 52 of 89...

  • Page 54: Help Menu

    0 and 1, select a value between 0.1 and 0.9. 5.4 HELP MENU The Help menu option is shown in the image below: Figure 48: Help Menu About: Enable to view the details about Printer Manager software viz. software version and copyrights. Earth 32i Manual Page 53 of 89...

  • Page 55: Printer Manager Operations

    To change the media thickness, open the Z parameter window by clicking on the Measure Paper Height icon on the Quick Access Toolbar as shown below: Figure 52: Setting Media Thickness The Z Parameter screen appears as shown below: Earth 32i Manual Page 54 of 89...

  • Page 56: Nozzle Check

    To perform the nozzle check, click on the Nozzle Check icon on the Quick Access Toolbar as shown below: Figure 54: Nozzle Check The print of the nozzle check gets started. The Nozzle Test print is shown in the image below: Figure 55: Nozzle Check Result Earth 32i Manual Page 55 of 89...

  • Page 57: Setting Print Parameters

    Speed Choose the printing speed like High Speed, Medium, and Low. Medium Speed Set the Y printing speed viz. Standard Speed and Low. Earth 32i Manual Page 56 of 89...

  • Page 58: Adding Jobs

    Navigate to the location where the image file with extensions “.prt” and “.prn” is stored (Refer to Fig 58). Step 3 Click on the Open button to add the file to the Job List area, as shown below: Figure 58: Open Option Earth 32i Manual Page 57 of 89...
  • Page 59 On selecting the Add Job option, the Open window appears, and follow the above-mentioned steps to add more jobs. Attention! To delete the selected job, click on the Delete job icon on the Quick Access Toolbar. Earth 32i Manual Page 58 of 89...

  • Page 60: Editing Job

    In the given case, the Clip checkbox has been selected. Step 5 After making the desired changes, click on the OK button to apply the settings, as shown below: Figure 62: Edit Job Form Window Earth 32i Manual Page 59 of 89...

  • Page 61: Ripping And Printing

    Quick Access Toolbar, as shown below: Figure 63: Print Job Command After issuing the Print command, the printing gets started and its progress details are displayed in the Job Information area, as shown below: Figure 64: Printing Details Earth 32i Manual Page 60 of 89...

  • Page 62: Dpi And Mode

    Similarly, the user can abort the process by right-clicking on the selected Job in the Job List area and selecting the Abort Job option from the context menu. Note The keyboard shortcut for pausing and resuming is Ctrl+ TAB. Earth 32i Manual Page 61 of 89...

  • Page 63: Head Cleaning

    Head wiping refers to the process in which the head surface area is cleaned for better printing results and quality. In Earth 32i, the Auto Wiping option is available to clean the head surface area. The Auto Wiping option is shown in the image below:...

  • Page 64: Setting Wiping And Capping Height

    Using the Settings window, the user can set the wipping and capping height by updating values in the Z Clean Pos and Z Wet Pos list boxes, as shown below: Wiping Height Capping Height Figure 68: Setting Wiping and Capping Height Earth 32i Manual Page 63 of 89...

  • Page 65: Head Purging

    Head purging refers to the method in which heads are cleaned by forcing pressurized ink through the nozzles. In Earth 32i, the user can perform the head purging using the front HMI. To purge, touch the Ink Purging icon on the Main Menu screen. The Ink Purging screen appears as shown...

  • Page 66: Switch Off Procedure

    Insert the bracket to hold the press roller in the UP position, as shown below: Figure 72: Holding the Press Roller in the Up Position Step 9 Cover the printer to avoid dust particles on the machine parts. Now, the printer is switched off. Earth 32i Manual Page 65 of 89...

  • Page 67: Glue Coating

    Glue layers. Attention! The average consumption for the Cleantek solvent is 500ml at one time. Approximate consumption of chemicals for a year: • Prima: Approx. 2 Ltrs • Therma: Approx. 2 Ltrs Earth 32i Manual Page 66 of 89...

  • Page 68: Glue Process Preparation

    Keep the ventilators and exhaust fans ready. Step 2 Remove the fabric, if any. Step 3 Run the Wash Cycle from HMI, simultaneously belt can be cleaned by wiping it with cloth. Figure 73: Running the Wash Cycle Earth 32i Manual Page 67 of 89...
  • Page 69 Figure 75: Using Safety Precautions Step 6 Keep ready the following items: • Glue container(500-600ml), whichever required • Home cleaner liquid spray • Pouring container • Waste bin • Woven cotton bud sticks (for spreading the glue) Earth 32i Manual Page 68 of 89...
  • Page 70 Place the Glue Applicator unit on the given studs in the front of the machine, as shown below: Right Left Figure 76: Placing the Glue Applicator Unit The Glue Applicator unit is shown in the image below: Earth 32i Manual Page 69 of 89...
  • Page 71 Once the glue has crossed the Glue Applicator unit, the speed can be increased to 20. Using the cotton bud stick, keep spreading the glue from the area where glue is in excess, to the area where the glue is less in quantity. Earth 32i Manual Page 70 of 89...
  • Page 72 4 hours) The above process must be repeated for every glue coat process. Glue Removing Preparation Prepare and ready the below-mentioned things before removing the glue: • Prepare proper ventilators. Earth 32i Manual Page 71 of 89...
  • Page 73 Step 3 Pour cleaner liquid (Solvtek) onto wipe clothes. Figure 82: Pouring Cleaner Liquid Step 4 Wait 5 minutes to dissolve the glue. Step 5 Wipe dissolved glue and cleaner by wipe clothes. Earth 32i Manual Page 72 of 89...
  • Page 74 After cleaning up the part, turn the belt and repeat cleaning until clean up over all. Remove the cover sheet that covers the washing unit. Step 10 Finally, remove the remaining cover sheets, and keep the belt dry. Figure 85: Cover Sheet Earth 32i Manual Page 73 of 89...

  • Page 75: Do's And Don't

    18. When the belt has shifted out of the roller a. Do not give the next print command. b. Remove fabric from the belt. c. Follow all the steps mentioned in the Belt Shifting Control section. Earth 32i Manual Page 74 of 89...
  • Page 76 4. Do not manually move the carriage over the capping station when the printer is OFF. 5. Do not print when the glue layer is not smooth/peeled OFF. 6. Do not leave the tub in while switching off the machine (always switch off the print engine). Earth 32i Manual Page 75 of 89...

  • Page 77: Maintenance

    • Wait for the completion of the current printing process. If the print command repeats, then immediately stop giving the next print command for printing. • Takeout the fabric and lower down the tub. Earth 32i Manual Page 76 of 89...

  • Page 78: Belt Shifting Procedure

    Follow these steps to control belt shifting: Step 1 Remove all the selected knobs to open the side cover available on the left side from the back of the machine, as shown below: Earth 32i Manual Page 77 of 89...
  • Page 79 Loose both the screws available on the top of the belt adjustment handle. Step 3 Attention! While performing the belt shifting control process, the user needs patience and carefully observes the belt movement for any shifting. Earth 32i Manual Page 78 of 89...
  • Page 80 Step 2 Figure 88: Belt Shifting Control Screw Attention! In Earth 32i, two belt adjustment handles are available on both sides (left and right) from the rear of the machine. It is recommended that the user use only one side belt adjustment handle for controlling the belt shifting Let us understand the belt shifting process with the help of case 1 and case 2 one by one.
  • Page 81 2 and then tight screw 1 as per the requirement. After adjusting the belt shifting, move the belt and carefully observe the belt movement. Screw 1 Screw 2 Figure 89: Controlling Belt Shifting from Right Earth 32i Manual Page 80 of 89...

  • Page 82: Glue Coating Layer

    • Glue coating must be checked from time to time for its adhesive strength. Whenever required, fresh coating is to be done. Earth 32i Manual Page 81 of 89...

  • Page 83: Environmental Maintenance

    • Maintain the recommended air pressure. • Belt shifting should regularly be monitored and adjusted if required. • Press roller and fabric guiding rollers should be wiped daily to remove the ink stains. Earth 32i Manual Page 82 of 89...

  • Page 84: Weekly Maintenance

    • Do not forget to clamp the water pipes before starting the wash cycle. Tub Removal Steps for Maintenance: Step 1 Lower down the tub by following the screens; Main Menu→Washing System Set→ Tub IN, as shown below: Figure 91: Washing System Screen Earth 32i Manual Page 83 of 89...
  • Page 85 Attention! Use water to clean the washing tub, do not use any chemical or detergent. • Comb the Brush to remove fabric threads, and thoroughly wash with water to remove the Glue residue layer. Earth 32i Manual Page 84 of 89...

  • Page 86: Monthly Maintenance

    • LM guide should be wiped monthly. • Cleaning the floor, particularly the area near the water tank and washing tub. • Encoder strip should be cleaned gently with wet tissue paper, every week. Earth 32i Manual Page 85 of 89...

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    • Ink overflowed from sub tank and filled in the reservoir. • Vacuum is not generated by pump (pump failure). • Any ink/air tube is having leakage/cut/loose on fitting joints. • Vacuum pump connector is loose/open from the relay. Earth 32i Manual Page 86 of 89...
  • Page 88 • Press roller has ink stains. PRINTER MANAGER NOT SHOWING “READY” • USB is disconnected from the computer or loosely connected. • Print engine is OFF. • Main board is faulty. • USB cable is faulty. Earth 32i Manual Page 87 of 89...
  • Page 89 • X div is selected "High Speed" instead of "High Precision". LINES IN PRINTS • Nozzle blocked in heads (check nozzle test). • Incorrect feed step (calibration required). • Belt motor coupling loose. Earth 32i Manual Page 88 of 89...
  • Page 90 For Any Query Please Contact Us www.colorjetgroup.com Call us on 7217885728 Email on info@colorjetgroup.com For Ink Enquiry:- sales@colorjetgroup.com...

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