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Colorjet SOFTJET GRAND User Manual

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  • Page 2 Foreword This user manual is briefly describing the operational aspects of the SoftJet Grand 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 3 7. Head Cleaning ..........................28 Head Purging ..........................28 Head Wiping ..........................28 Head Spraying ........................... 29 8. Switch OFF Procedure ........................30 Settings Capping Parameters ....................30 9. Do’s and Don’t ..........................32 10. Maintenance ..........................33 SOFTJET GRAND Page 2 of 38...
  • Page 4 Print is Shifting wrt Fabric/Junk Printing ................... 37 Print is Blur ..........................37 Lines in Prints ..........................37 Heaters Not Working......................... 37 Take Up Not Working ........................ 37 Fabric Supply Not Working ......................37 Negative Pressure Drop/Not Working ..................37 SOFTJET GRAND Page 3 of 38...
  • Page 5 Thus, this document is designed to facilitate both types of users. SOFTJET GRAND Page 4 of 38...
  • Page 6 8. Take Up Sensor 9. Safety Chuk 10. Wheel 11. Front Panel 12. Print Dryer 13. Guiding Roller 14. Take Up/Air Shaft Roller 15. Air Outlet 16. Air Pressure 17. Meter Purging /Capping Station 18. Emergency Button SOFTJET GRAND Page 5 of 38...
  • Page 7 Fig 3: Back View Table 2: Different Parts of the Machine 1. Ink Tank Unit 2. A. Air Inlet (Compressor) B. Air Outlet (Air Gun) 3. Pinch Roller 4. Inflatable Supply Roller 5. Power Panel SOFTJET GRAND Page 6 of 38...
  • Page 8 • Pinch Roller: Switch ON/OFF the functioning of the Pinch Roller. • Head Power: Switch ON/OFF the head power. • M/c Power: Switch ON/OFF the power of the machine. • IR Heater: Switch ON/OFF the IR heater. SOFTJET GRAND Page 7 of 38...
  • Page 9 Size, Print Area, DPI, Pass, and more. • Job Preview: Show the job preview as well as print progress in this area. • Job List: Displays the thumbnail preview of added jobs. • Error message: Displays the system-generated error messages. SOFTJET GRAND Page 8 of 38...
  • Page 10 Load the fabric and engage the Pinch Roller (Refer Fig 7 (Yellow Button)). Step 5 Take care about fabric handling from supply and take up sides. Step 6 Check the take-up power and set it as per requirement. SOFTJET GRAND Page 9 of 38...
  • Page 11 Now, the printer is ready for printing. Setting Menu The Setting window with the Printer tab is shown in the below image: Fig 8: Setting Window The Move tab is shown in the image below: Fig 9: Move Tab SOFTJET GRAND Page 10 of 38...
  • Page 12 The Preference Tab is shown below: Fig 10: Preference Tab Note: Unit value can be changed using the Unit drop-down list. The Calibration tab is shown in the image below: Fig 11: Calibration Wizard SOFTJET GRAND Page 11 of 38...
  • Page 13 Fig 13: Air Filling Valve Step 5 Adjust the tensioning as per the GSM fabric using the dancing bar (tensioning bar), as shown in the below image: Fig 14: Adjusting the Dancing Bar Pressure SOFTJET GRAND Page 12 of 38...
  • Page 14 Fig 15: Adjusting the Pinching Roller Pressure Step 6 Load the fabric as per the path given below: Fig 16: Defining the Fabric Path The loaded fabric (from the supply side) is shown in the image below: SOFTJET GRAND Page 13 of 38...
  • Page 15 Fig 18: Opening the Print Dryer Heater Dryer Heater Step 8 Stick the fabric on the Take-Up Core and move the Take-Up roller to wind the fabric. Step 9 Set take-up in the Auto Mode. SOFTJET GRAND Page 14 of 38...
  • Page 16 Filling Ink 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: Fig 20: Main Ink Tank SOFTJET GRAND Page 15 of 38...
  • Page 17 5. Head Height Adjustment In SOFTJET GRAND, head height can be adjusted using the Head Height knob, as shown below: Fig 21: Adjusting the Head Height To adjust the head height, move the knob in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction as per the requirements or fabric thickness.
  • Page 18 Origin X field under the Print Parameter section. Calibrating Wizard Print Heads should be calibrated to ensure good printing quality. To open the Calibration Wizard, click on the Main Menu→Tools→Calibration Wizard path, as shown below: Fig 26: Calibration Wizard Option SOFTJET GRAND Page 17 of 38...
  • Page 19 Horizontal Calibration checks the bi-directional, left, and right alignment and corrects it by adding or subtracting the correction value from the default set value. It must be performed for each print mode, whichever is required. Let’s discuss each type of horizontal test one by one. SOFTJET GRAND Page 18 of 38...
  • Page 20 “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 error in position. SOFTJET GRAND Page 19 of 38...
  • Page 21 Step size needs to be adjusted for multiple factors like thickness and roughness of the print media etc. Step calibration should be used to fine-adjust the step size and must be done for each desired pass. Step value can be adjusted using the Steps field, as shown below: SOFTJET GRAND Page 20 of 38...
  • Page 22 The description of printing parameters is given as follows: • Origin X: Directly enter the print origin value. • Steps: Remove step size errors in the current print job by specifying the number of steps. SOFTJET GRAND Page 21 of 38...
  • Page 23 Click the Open button to add the file to the Job List area, as shown below: Fig 35: Adding the Job Now, the selected image appears in the Job List area, as shown below: SOFTJET GRAND Page 22 of 38...
  • Page 24 Select the job for which details you want to edit from the Job List area. Step 2 Right-click on the selected job. The context menu appears on the screen. Step 3 Select the Edit option from the context menu, as shown below: SOFTJET GRAND Page 23 of 38...
  • Page 25 After ripping the image file, the output file will be in “.prt” or “.prn” file format. Thus, you should first rip the image file before printing and then issue the Print command. While ripping, the color profiles SOFTJET GRAND Page 24 of 38...
  • Page 26 ‘Use file setting’ has been enabled from the Printer Manager software. After issuing the Print command, the printing gets started and its progress details displays in the Job Information area, as shown below: Fig 42: Printing Details SOFTJET GRAND Page 25 of 38...
  • Page 27 Follow these steps to change the passwords of the printer: Step 1 Click on the Main Menu→Tools→Password path, as shown below: Fig 44: Password Option The Password window appears on the screen as shown below: Fig 45: Password Window SOFTJET GRAND Page 26 of 38...
  • Page 28 Click the Exit button to close the Password window (Refer to Fig 46). Note: When “First Warning” appears, kindly contact Head Office with the following screen: • Password Screen (Refer to Fig 46) • About Screen Fig 46: About Screen SOFTJET GRAND Page 27 of 38...
  • Page 29 In Head Wiping, extra ink below the Print Heads is to be soaked using the Head Cleaning Wiper. The head-wiping option is displayed in the image below: Fig 48: Performing the Automatic Head Wiping Process On clicking the above option, the Manual Clean Form appears as shown below: SOFTJET GRAND Page 28 of 38...
  • Page 30 When heads are sprayed all the nozzles are actuated at a high rate which helps in opening dry nozzles of the printer. To perform head spraying, click on the Spray button available under the Quick Access Toolbar, as shown below: Fig 51: Spray Button SOFTJET GRAND Page 29 of 38...
  • Page 31 Close all the covers of the printer. Settings Capping Parameters Follow these steps to lock the carriage and capping station: Step 1 Move the carriage to the capping area using the Printer Manager software. The Capping Station is shown below: SOFTJET GRAND Page 30 of 38...
  • Page 32 Enter the auto capping timing in the Auto Capping Time(mm) list box (Refer to Fig 55). Step 6 After making the desired changes, click the Set button and press the Finish button to complete the process (Refer to Fig 55). SOFTJET GRAND Page 31 of 38...
  • Page 33 • Do not print without a Media Clamp • Do not handle Print Head without anti-static protection • Do not leave the Print Head without capping • Avoid head damage due to fabric and Print Head confliction SOFTJET GRAND Page 32 of 38...
  • Page 34 • Clean and lubricate the carriage slider, bearing, and gear of the withdrawing and feeding cloth system at least once a week. • Regularly check whether the carriage belt is loose or not. SOFTJET GRAND Page 33 of 38...
  • Page 35 • Encoder sensors should avoid shaking and hitting. • Do not try to replace or separate the Encoder Sensor by yourself and never change the relative distance. • Should keep water, ink, and oil away from the Encoder ruler. SOFTJET GRAND Page 34 of 38...
  • Page 36 • Check for leakage between joint & ink tank and joint & valve settings. • Check for damages on ink tubes. • Check Ink impurities in the ink pumps as this will affect the ink supplying. • Operator shall clean ink sub tanks them regularly. SOFTJET GRAND Page 35 of 38...
  • Page 37 • USB cable is loose / faulty • Image files are heavy in size • Ground wire is disconnected • Encoder scale is having ink stains/scratches • Pulley or belt is slipping • Ripped file is having error SOFTJET GRAND Page 36 of 38...
  • Page 38 • 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 MMCB SOFTJET GRAND Page 37 of 38...
  • Page 39 For Any Query Please Contact Us www.colorjetgroup.com Call us on +91-120-4548195 Email on info@colorjetgroup.com For Ink Enquiry:- sales@colorjetgroup.com For Support:- support@colorjetgroup.com...