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CLEARjet Printer
User Manual
V1.4
© CLEARjet GmbH 2004

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  • Page 1 CLEARjet Printer User Manual V1.4 © CLEARjet GmbH 2004...

  • Page 2: Liability Statement

    This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with this instruction manual, it may interfere with radio communications. We confirm that the CX-one complies with the requirements of the EM Directive 89/336/EEC. This equipment has been tested and found to be within the limits for Class A, pursuant to norm EN55022.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CLEARjet GmbH CX-one CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ........................5 Contents of package ........................5 Introduction ............................ 6 Functionality ........................... 7 Applications............................ 8 Product Descriptions ........................9 Compatible Card Systems ......................12 Type Styles ..........................13 TECHNICAL INFORMATION ......................14 Specifications ..........................14 Environment ..........................
  • Page 4 Card Specification ........................39 Technical Data ..........................39 Application Note ........................... 39 ORDER INFORMATION ........................40 CX-one ............................40 CX-one Hopper ..........................40 Option (Print Head Upgrade) ....................... 40 Spare Parts and Accessories....................... 40 User Manual page 4 / 40...

  • Page 5: General Information

    1 x USB cable 1 x CX-one CD 1 x CX-one User Manual 1 x Cleaning Card * Packages with CX-one models with integrated CHIP or RF chip encoding modules include two serial cables. User Manual page 5 / 40...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    CP2 CLEARjet printer. Now all this is possible at a fraction of the time – thanks to the CX-one, the embodiment of CLEARjet’s new improved technology. To achieve this high level of performance all printers in the CX-one range have a USB interface.

  • Page 7: Functionality

    1.3 Functionality The CX-one allows you to print and erase both cards with a TRW surface and thermo- direct tickets. TRW coatings are special materials which change their optical qualities when subjected to heat. This makes them ideal for card surfaces which need to be erased and reprinted.

  • Page 8: Applications

    Possible applications include points cards, customer loyalty cards, membership cards, visitor passes, travel cards, time cards, etc. You can also use the CX-one to update advertising information on customer cards over and over again.

  • Page 9: Product Descriptions

    CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 1.5 Product Descriptions Front View 1: Red LED 2: Yellow LED 3: Green LED 4: Card slot 5: Housing lock left and right The card slot is found at the front of the printer (4). The card should be inserted with the rewritable (TRW) surface to the top.
  • Page 10 Host Switch Supply The CX-one printer mechanism can be controlled either via a serial interface (RS 232 - Host) or a USB interface (USB). A further serial interface (RS 232 - Chip) is available for connection to a card-read/write device. This interface gives access to the built-in encoding module (depending on device configuration).
  • Page 11 CLEARjet GmbH CX-one Printer Mechanism Function Groups: 1: Rotating print/erase device 2: Central mount for print head 3: Card slot 4: Card transport mechanism (gear wheels) 5: DIP-Switches – to set various printer modes 6: Indicator LEDs 7: Main board...

  • Page 12: Compatible Card Systems

    CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 1.6 Compatible Card Systems The CX-one can be upgraded with many read/write modules for ISO cards. Magnetic cards, chip cards or contactless chip cards can not only be printed onto, but electronically modified as well. Card specifications regarding size, tolerance, quality and implementation must be compatible with the relevant ISO standards for chip or magnetic cards.

  • Page 13: Type Styles

    CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 1.7 Type Styles The CX-one offers three standard proportional fonts at different sizes, as well as a graphics mode. The standard fonts are: ⇒ Font 1 approx. 3.7 mm height (DK 200-1) ⇒ Font 2 approx. 2 mm height (DK 200-1) ⇒...

  • Page 14: Technical Information

    You should position your printer on a sturdy, even surface in a well-ventilated room. Room temperature should be moderate, with no abrupt temperature changes or variations in humidity. The CX-one needs to be kept out of direct sunlight and away from chemicals.

  • Page 15: Dimensions

    CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 2.3 Dimensions Weight: CX-one: approx. 2.5 kg CX-one Hopper: approx. 3 kg User Manual page 15 / 40...

  • Page 16: Power Source And Consumption

    CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 2.4 Power Source and Consumption The printer is connected to power supply via an external power supply. Input Voltage and Frequency Ranges: Nominal Voltage Voltage Range Frequency 115 Vac 90 Vac to 132 Vac 60 +/- 3 Hz...

  • Page 17: Print Head

    CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 2.6 Print Head The following print heads are available: 2.6.1 Print Head DK 200 – 1 Description: thick-film technology 200 dpi print resolution robust, long life Suitable for: printing text and graphics very high numbers of cards more demanding business environments Dot size: 0.125 mm x 0.130 mm...

  • Page 18: Printing Area

    CX-one 2.7 Printing Area The CX-one can print onto almost the full surface area of a card. Please note that a small area running right around the card edge cannot be printed or erased (the dimensions vary according to the print head used).

  • Page 19: Card Design

    CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 2.8 Card Design The graphic design of the card surface is entirely up to you. As LEUCO materials are transparent, your individual choice of design can include, for example, fields containing rewritable text, a coloured background, business logos, and so on beyond the rewrite layer.

  • Page 20: Maintenance And Service

    We recommend you reduce the cleaning intervals according to card spoilage. WARNING: Imminent danger of explosion and fire when using flammable cleaning agents. The CX-one printer contains components which may ignite flammable liquids and vapours. Don’t use cleaning agents which are flammable or which can form flammable vapours. User Manual...

  • Page 21: Self-Cleaning Mode

    Especially dry Cleaning cards may cause additional contamination of the printer mechanism, and have no cleaning effect. • The Cleaning cards must not be put in the card stack of the CX-one Hopper. WARNING: • Do not use unapproved cleaning agents. Unapproved cleaning agents may damage the device.

  • Page 22: Cleaning Of The Housing

    CLEARjet GmbH CX-one Use of CLEARjet Cleaning Cards: • Take the CLEARjet Cleaning card from its bag and insert it into the printer’s card slot. • The device detects the Cleaning card automatically and performs the cleaning procedure. • After cleaning, the card is ejected and the printer is ready for use.

  • Page 23: Consumables - Expected Lifespan

    CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 3.5 Consumables – Expected Lifespan The following CX-one components are consumable: • Print head • Erase module with erase roller The typical lifespan of these consumables is primarily dependent on the number of printed/erased cards, but it is also dependent on many other factors.

  • Page 24: Lifespan: Printer Mechanism

    CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 3.5.3 Lifespan: Printer Mechanism The mechanical components of the printer mechanism (rollers, bearings, gears, motor, etc.) are designed for a lifespan of 1,000,000 cards. To achieve this, it is particularly important to carry out all maintenance and service of your printer correctly.

  • Page 25: Replacing Consumables

    CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 3.6 Replacing Consumables Warning and Safety Notice: 1. Do not open the printer without first disconnecting it completely from the power supply. Remove the plug from the wall socket before beginning any work. 2. Some printer components are very hot. Ensure that you allow enough time for these components to cool down before opening the device.

  • Page 26: Replacing The Erase Module

    CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 3.6.2 Replacing the Erase Module WARNING: The erase roller can be very hot! Make sure you have allowed ample time for it to cool down before attempting to replace it! 1. Remove print head (see 3.6.1. – steps 1 to 5 ) Dismantling the erase module Fig.
  • Page 27 CLEARjet GmbH CX-one Fig. 5: View of print head holder without erase module. Fig. 5 Installation of the erase module • Insert erase module with the erase roll ahead into the print head holder • Important: correct insertion of the erase module nose into the print head groove see Fig.

  • Page 28: Printer Configurations

    CLEARjet GmbH CX-one PRINTER CONFIGURATIONS 4.1 Using the DIP-Switches Using the DIP-Switches you can alter various printer settings. Here is a summary of possible options: DIP Switch Function Baud Rate S 1 - OFF 9600 baud S 6 - OFF...

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Print Energy

    CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 4.2 Adjusting the Print Energy To tailor the power setting to different card materials, use DIP-Switches 2 and 3 (see 4.1). Choose the switch settings according to the used TRW material. WARNING: An energy setting that is too high can damage the card surface! 4.3 Adjusting the Erase Energy...

  • Page 30: Encoding Modules

    5.1 Magnet Encoding 5.1.1 General The magnet encoding module of the CX-one makes it possible to read and write magnet card information as well as print onto and erase the TRW surface of the card all in one operating cycle.

  • Page 31: Character Set

    5.2 Contact Chip Encoder 5.2.1 General Information The chip encoding module of the CX-one makes it possible to read and write chip card information as well as print onto and erase the TRW surface of the card all in one operating cycle.

  • Page 32: Possible Installations

    CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 5.2.2 Possible Installations Contact Chip Encoder Standard • Chip read/write for chip cards with T=0 or T=1 protocol • Card feeding from the front • Chip on top or bottom side of the card is possible •...

  • Page 33: Rf Chip Encoding

    5.3 RF Chip Encoding 5.3.1 General Information The RF chip encoding module of the CX-one makes it possible to read and write chip card information as well as print onto and erase the TRW surface of the card all in one operating cycle.

  • Page 34: Controlling Of The Rf Chip Encoder

    'RS 232' or via 'USB'. After conclusion of the chip transaction the card can be erased/printed and/or ejected by use of the normal printer commands. Please find detailed descriptions for printer commands in the CX-one Programmers Manual. The controlling of the RF chip interface depends on the used chip/tag and the built-in module.

  • Page 35: Barcode Reader

    'Interleaved 2 of 5' barcodes can be printed in various sizes and positions. (see CX-one Programmers Manual). In addition it is possible with the help of a barcode reader to decode barcodes on a particular card position.

  • Page 36: Direction Detector

    CLEARjet GmbH CX-one DIRECTION DETECTOR 7.1 Functionality The module 'direction detector' serves to determine the card position in the printing unit. Cards that are inserted the wrong way around are recognised and printing on the wrong side of the card can be avoided.

  • Page 37: Position Of The Direction Marking

    CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 7.5 Position of the Direction Marking Direction marking colour: marking = black background = white 7.6 Dimensions Description Min. Max. Dimension Distance between markings Reading area outer edge Reading area inner edge Free area before marking 1 Line width Max.

  • Page 38: Optical Parameter

    7.8 Controlling the Direction Detector It is possible to control the module directly via either the 'RS 232' or 'USB' printer interfaces. See the CX-one Programmers Manual for more detailed descriptions of control commands or ask for Active CX SDK.

  • Page 39: Hopper (Card Feeder)

    CLEARjet GmbH CX-one HOPPER (CARD FEEDER) 8.1 General Information With the hopper, cards are fed from the card stack automatically to the printer for further processing. Basically every type of card can be used (chip, magnet, barcode, and so on), as long as the cards fulfil the following conditions: 8.2 Card Specification...

  • Page 40: Order Information

    CX-one Print Head 200 200 dpi print head 800-202 CX-one Print Head 300 300 dpi print head 800-205 Cleaning Card Package 12 special cleaning cards for CX-one (automatic cleaning cycle) Software Development Kit – ActiveX package for communication 800-209 Active CX SDK...

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