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CadJet 3D Service Manual VDE Statement Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daß der CADJET 3D in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der BMPT-AmstbIVfg 234/1991 funkentstört ist. Der vorschriftsmäßige Betrieb mancher Geräte (z.B. Meßsender) kann allerdings gewissen Einschränkungen unterliegen. Beachten Sie deshalb die Hinweise in der Bedienungsanleitung.
ENCAD QIS (Quality Imaging Supplies) ink is nonhazardous, requiring no special disposal handling. It can be harmful if swallowed and should be kept away from children. To obtain a Material Safety Data Sheet, contact ENCAD, Inc. at: 6059 Cornerstone Court West San Diego, CA 92121-3734 (619) 452-4350 International users should contact their local dealer or distributor.
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In no event shall ENCAD be liable for any loss of profit or other commercial damages, special, incidental or consequential damages, or any other damages or claims, whatsoever.
Technical Support ..................... 1-8 Chapter 2 Theory of Operation ............2-1 Introduction ....................... 2-1 CadJet 3D Printer General Block Diagram ..............2-1 Paper (Media) Axis Drive ..................2-3 The Carriage Axis Drive ..................... 2-4 Main Printed Circuit Board (MPCB) ................2-5 Microprocessor ....................
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CadJet 3D Service Manual Table of Contents (cont) Chapter 3 Maintenance (cont) Service Station Cleaning ................3-3 Linear Encoder Strip Cleaning ..............3-4 Cartridge Dimples Cleaning ................3-5 Flex Cable Contact Cleaning ................ 3-6 Clean and Inspect Stepper Motor Gears ............3-7 Clean and Inspect MPCB ................
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CadJet 3D Service Manual Table of Contents (cont) Chapter 4 Troubleshooting (cont) Internal ERROR “Paper Sensor Failure” .............. 4-5 Internal ERROR “Auto-Sensor Failure” ..............4-6 Internal ERROR “MPCB Failure” ................. 4-6 Unrecognized Cartridges Error ................4-6 Image Skews or Moves ..................4-7 Does Not Print ....................
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CadJet 3D Service Manual Table of Contents (cont) Chapter 5 Assembly/Disassembly (cont) Remove the Carriage Assembly, Carriage Belt, and the Frame Tensioner ....5-23 Install the Carriage Assembly, Carriage Belt, and the Frame Tensioner ....5-26 Remove the Carriage PCB ..................5-28 Install the Carriage PCB ..................
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CadJet 3D Service Manual List of Illustrations Figure Page Chapter 1 General Description 1-1. CadJet 3D Inkjet Printer .................. 1-1 Chapter 2 Theory of Operation 2-1. General Block Diagram ................... 2-2 2-2. Paper (Media) Axis Drive ................. 2-3 2-3. Carriage Axis Drive ..................2-4 2-4.
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CadJet 3D Service Manual List of Illustrations (cont) Figure Page Chapter 3 Maintenance (cont) 3-16. Test Cartridge Installed .................. 3-21 3-17. Color Calibration .................... 3-24 3-18. Utility Menu ....................3-25 3-19. Color Calib Menu ................... 3-25 3-20. Cyan Vertical Options Menu ................3-26 3-21.
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CadJet 3D Service Manual List of Illustrations (cont) Figure Page Chapter 5 Assembly/Disassembly (cont) 5-7. Power Supply Removal ................. 5-15 5-8. Cooling Fan/AC Entry Module Removal ............5-16 5-9. Slacken Carriage Belt ................... 5-18 5-10. Electronics Cover Removal ................5-21 5-11.
CadJet 3D Service Manual List of Tables Table Page Chapter 1 General Description Chapter 2 Theory of Operation Chapter 3 Maintenance Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4-1. Troubleshooting Table ..................4-1 Chapter 5 Assembly/Disassembly Chapter 6 Parts List...
General Description Figure 1-1. CadJet 3D Inkjet Printer. Introduction This manual provides service information for the ENCAD , Inc. 36 ® inch CadJet 3D Color Inkjet Printers. It is written for service personnel who possess analog and digital circuitry experience. Chapter 2, Theory of Operation, should be read and thoroughly understood before troubleshooting/calibrating the printers.
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Drivers are supplied to support Windows-based PC’s (3.XX, 95/98, and NT) as well as Macintosh and Power PC computers. These printers expand upon ENCAD’s tradition of delivering fast, high- quality color or monochrome graphics for a variety of applications. ENCAD has made significant advances in designing these printers to respond to and anticipate our customers’...
These characters are part of the printer’s permanent memory. Related Publications The following publication contains additional information which may be useful in servicing the ENCAD, Inc. CadJet 3D Color Inkjet Printers: • ENCAD Readme First for the CadJet 3D, P/N 215057-00 •...
CadJet 3D Service Manual Warnings, Cautions and Notes Warnings, cautions and notes are used when additional information, instructions or care should be observed. In this manual warnings, cautions and notes precede the text to which each applies. The defini- tion of each is provided below.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Printer Specifications The specifications and performance characteristics of the CadJet 3D Color Inkjet Printers are as follows: Max Printing Area: Accuracy: Norm 40.8” greater of +/- 0.2% line 1.04m length or +/- 0.015 in. (0.38 Extend 41.61”...
This manual is divided into six chapters as: Chapter 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION - Contains a general description of the ENCAD CadJet 3D printer. This includes printer specifications, and related materials. Also included is a description of the use of Warnings, Cautions and Notes as used in this manual and chapter contents.
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Chapter 6 PARTS LIST - Contains a complete listing of all field replacable parts and assemblies for the CadJet 3D Color Inkjet Printers. Illustrated parts breakdown drawings are included to help clarify and identify parts for ordering.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Technical Support ENCAD offers full technical support and service for its various prod- ucts. If you are unable to find the answer to your question in either the User’s Guide, Service Manual, or other related publications, check out ENCAD’s Knowledge Base located on ENCAD’s website support:...
This chapter explains the mechanical and electrical theory of operation of the ENCAD CadJet 3D color inkjet printers. The CadJet 3D is a PowerPC 33MHz microprocessor-based digital printer that receives plotting instructions from a host computer through the Centronics parallel interface. This interface is either connected directly to a computer or through a network print server.
Misaligned pinch wheels is a main cause of skewing the media. For that reason the CadJet 3D was designed with self aligning pinch rollers. As the media is fed forward, the rollers are aligned correctly.
CadJet 3D Service Manual The Carriage Axis Drive Figure 2-3. Carriage Axis Drive. The Carriage Axis Drive moves the printer’s carriage assembly along the length of the printer. The drive consists of a servo motor, linear encoder strip, drive belt, and tensioning assembly. These items are illustrated in Figure 2-3.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Main Printed Circuit Board (MPCB) Figure 2-4. Main Printed Circuit Board. The Main Printed Circuit Board (MPCB) consists of six functional areas: Microprocessor (CPU) Gate Array Memory Circuits Stepper Motor Controller Servo Motor Controller Interface Circuits: Serial & Parallel...
CadJet 3D Service Manual Microprocessor The microprocessor (an IBM PowerPC) is the central processor unit which supervises system functions, executes the printer firmware, manipulates data, and controls input/output data busses. It has two built-in serial ports, a two channel DMA (Direct Memory Access) controller, a timer module, clock generator, and an on-board chip select generator.
CadJet 3D Service Manual The gate array contains the hardware logic for dot firing, monitoring changes in the Carriage Assembly position, controlling DMA through the parallel port, and generating the PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) waveforms for the servo controller. The gate array is a Xilinx device. It is a static RAM-based field programmable gate array.
It has to do with the “presence detect” signals on pins 67 and 68 of the SIMM’s. Not all SIMM manufacturers use these signals, so they disable them. Recommended SIMM’s to be used are listed on ENCAD’s website. Theory of Operation...
CadJet 3D Service Manual Serial EEPROM Serial EEPROM is an Electrically Erasable, Programmable, Read Only Memory which provides storage for calibration constants and user configuration data entered from the host computer. An 8K bit serial nonvolatile EEPROM stores calibration and configura- tion information.
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CadJet 3D Service Manual Each circuit contains four main functions (see Figure 2-6): 1. Reference waveform generator The microprocessor uses a D/A (digital to analog) converter to set the desired level for the current in the stepper motor winding. The output of the D/A converter varies in time to create a reference waveform.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Servo Motor Controller Figure 2-7. Servo Motor Controller. The Carriage Assembly is driven by the Servo Motor. The speed of the Carriage Assembly is controlled by varying the duty cycle of the signal applied to the controller. The microprocessor checks the position of the Carriage Assembly approximately 1,000 times per second (during the servo interrupt).
CadJet 3D Service Manual Figure 2-8. Quadrature Signal Generation. The direction that the Carriage Assembly is moving is known based upon the state of one detector’s output and the direction of the transition of the other detector’s output. A hardware counter in the gate array increments as the Carriage Assembly moves left and decrements as the Carriage Assembly moves right.
(DTRCLK) meets the RS-423 electrical specifications. Due to the data flow speed limitations of using the serial interface with a Macintosh computer system ENCAD does not recommend using this port for production usage with these printers. Hesitation may result if using this port and that can degrade the quality of the output print.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Carriage Assembly Circuits Figure 2-10. Carriage Assembly Circuits. The Carriage Assembly contains: 1) Carriage PCB 2) Optical Sensors 3) Paper Sensor 4) Inkjet Cartridges The Carriage PCB contains the logic and drive circuitry for the firing of the inkjet cartridges.
CadJet 3D Service Manual The paper sensor circuitry senses for the presence of loaded media. It does this automatically during the start-up and load sequences. It also constantly monitors the media during printing to determine if the media has run out.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Power Supply An internal UL recognized switching power module supplies power for the printers. It provides a constant 24VDC output from input voltage in the 90-132 VAC and 180-246 VAC ranges. A power switch turns the power on and off.
Maintenance Introduction This chapter contains general maintenance and cleaning instructions for the CadJet 3D printer. Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled maintenance consists of a list of checks that are planned to be performed on a regular basis or when conditions warrant it.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Cleaning Procedures Always turn the printer OFF, remove the power cord and the interface cable before cleaning the printer. An electri- cal shock hazard may be present if these procedures are not followed. External Cleaning Do not use abrasive cleansers of any sort on the surfaces of the printer.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Printer problems can be caused by an accumulation of dirt or other contamination on the slide shaft. This contamination may lead to drag on the carriage. Extreme drag results in a “carriage axis failure” fault and will stop the carriage motion. These problems may be eliminated by maintaining and cleaning the slide shaft at intervals determined by the environmental conditions.
CadJet 3D Service Manual 4. Using a cotton swab dampened with distilled water, wipe the seals and the rubber wiper in the service station until no more ink residue or dust can be removed. 5. With a dry swab, wipe all moisture from the seals and wipers.
CadJet 3D Service Manual The cartridge dimple area can easily be contaminated by oils and dirt on fingers and hands or ink spilled onto them. This causes the cartridges to not receive some of the electrical signals for a proper firing of the jets.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Cleaning the flex cable contact area is very important due to the ease of which this area can become dirty. The flex for the yellow cartridge is deceiving because it is not readily apparent that it is dirty. This also causes the cartridges to not receive all of the electrical signals for a proper firing of the jets.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Clean and Inspect Carriage Assembly Foreign material on the carriage assembly could short out signals being developed on the carriage assembly and cause erroneous prints or even damage to the carriage assembly. A very common problem is where ink has been spilled onto the carriage assembly.
CadJet 3D Service Manual PARALLEL I/O PORT P.S. COOLING TRAILING CABLE LOAD SENSOR USED VACUUM USED SERVO MOTOR SERIAL STEPPER I/O PORT MOTOR SIMM EXPANSION SIMM EXPANSION KEYPAD DISPLAY DATA POWER SUPPLY Figure 3-4. Main PCB Connection Locations. ENCODER SENSOR...
CadJet 3D Service Manual Figures 3-4 and 3-5 shows the locations of all the connectors on the MPCB and carriage board respectively. To remove the ribbon cables from their connectors, lift the connector’s ribbon locking mechanism as shown in figure 3-6. To reattach, depress the locking mechanism back into the locking position after inserting the ribbon cable end.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Servo Motor Winding Resistance Check Figure 3-7. Servo Motor. 1. Disconnect the servo motor connection from J2 on the MPCB. 2. Using a standard ohmmeter or multimeter, connect the meter leads to the two wires going to the motor.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Stepper Motor Winding Resistance Check Figure 3-8. Stepper Motor. 1. Disconnect the stepper motor connection from J1 on the MPCB. 2. Using a standard ohmmeter or multimeter, measure between pins 1 (red wire) and 3. 3. The reading should indicate 7.2-8.0 ohms.
1) Remove any RIP or network systems and connect the printer directly to the computer. 2) Print a test file approved by ENCAD that uses only the printer driver software and the ENCAD printer. Maintenance...
CadJet 3D Service Manual If the test file prints correctly, the problem lies in either the software package that generated the print or the RIP, if used. A simple test to determine if the banding is caused by the computer/...
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CadJet 3D Service Manual 6. A flow restriction in the ink delivery system or ink starvation in the cartridge. Ink starvation in the cartridge can be caused by a broken valve in a quick release fitting or pinched tube in the ink supply lines of the tubing/chain assembly.
Slide Shaft Profile Adjustment The CadJet 3D printer Slide Shaft height is factory set and is firmly mounted on the outer sides and only has adjustments in the middle portion of the shaft, to remove any bowing of the shaft’s profile. The...
CadJet 3D Service Manual The Slide Shaft is set to 1.418” (36cm) from the top of the Slide Shaft to the Platen surface for these printers. The normal operating range for the height of the Slide Shaft is between 1.390” (35.3cm) to 1.440”...
CadJet 3D Service Manual 2. Place gauge against left side of shaft assembly allowing micrometer tip to rest directly on top of shaft. See Figure 3-11. Zero the gauge (this is to become the reference point). Figure 3-11. Measurement Positions for Slide Shaft.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Figure 3-12. Slide Shaft Profile Adjustment. For example: If the Left = 0, Right = +0.004”, then the center should be adjusted to + 0.002”. This will ensure a smooth plane of travel for the carriage assembly. There are no adjustments on either end of the shaft in all models.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Figure 3-13. Carriage Head Height Tolerance. 1. Remove the lid and the right cover of the printer. See Chapter 5 for procedures. 2. Obtain the 3 tools (Micrometer Dial Gauge, Test Cartridge, and Measuring Tip Extender) from the Height Gauge Kit. Assemble the tools as shown in Figure 3-14.
CadJet 3D Service Manual 3. Place the test cartridge upright on a flat surface and ‘zero’ the gauge by loosening the knob near the top and turning the dial until the needle is at the ‘0’ position on the dial. Tighten the knob.
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CadJet 3D Service Manual 5. Slightly loosen the screws located on the back of the Y-arm that secures the stabilizer to the Y-arm. Damage may occur to the micrometer gauge if the Carriage is moved without lifting up on the measuring tip. This ac-...
CadJet 3D Service Manual NOTE The actual measurement is different than the true head height due to the fact that the test cartridge does not con- tain a jet plate assembly. A difference had to be calcu- lated to compensate for the lack of a jet plate assembly on the test cartridge.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Figure 3-17. Color Calibration. The “Current Heads (Y, M, C)” view represents the alignment of the heads as they are currently entered. This is just an overview of all heads and how they are aligned. Do not attempt to align the heads using this view.
CadJet 3D Service Manual To perform the Color Calibration: 1. Select “Utility Menu” from the Main Menu. This brings up the Utility Menu as shown in Figure 3-18. Figure 3-18. Utility Menu. 2. From the Utility Menu, select “Color Calib Menu”. This brings up the color calibration menu and it looks like Figure 3-19.
CadJet 3D Service Manual 4. When the plot is complete, select “Cyan Vertical” at the Color Calib Menu. This brings up the options menu for the cyan vertical adjustment as shown in Figure 3-20. Figure 3-20. Cyan Vertical Options Menu.
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CadJet 3D Service Manual Figure 3-21. Slow Deadband. Figure 3-21 shows what the display will look like when printing the slow deadband test if it is out of alignment. A correctly aligned printer will appear as if there is only a series of vertical lines printed.
CadJet 3D Service Manual To perform the Slow Deadband Alignment 1. Select “Utility Menu” from the Main Menu. This brings up the Utility Menu as shown in Figure 3-18. 2. Select the “Service Menu” from the Utility Menu. This brings up the Service Menu as shown in Figure 3-22.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Figure 3-23. Calibration (Deadband) Menu. 5. When the plot is complete, select “Slow Deadband” at the Calibration Menu. This brings up the options menu for the slow deadband adjustment. This menu is similiar to the menu depicted in Figure 3-20.
The color deadband alignments are necessary to ensure that the output images are being produced with the highest quality standards available while using the ENCAD printer in a bidirectional mode. These adjustments help to compensate for any deviations that may have become apparent due to the carriage speed and/or the type of media loaded.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Figure 3-25. Color Db Menu. Select “Color Db Test” to run the color deadband test. The test consists of 12 default calibration settings. When the test is run it will print out a pattern of 5 calibration lines for each of the 12 settings.
CadJet 3D Service Manual 6. Observe the plot and using either “Prev Option” or “Next Option”, rotate through the selections until one that seems closer to the correct value is selected. Press “Ok” to accept the selection and return to the Color Db Menu.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Figure 3-26. Paper Axis Test. 5. With a precision drafters measuring stick, measure the exact distance from each of the “T” intersections. 6. Select “Paper Axis” at the Calibration Menu. This brings up the options menu for the paper axis adjustment. This menu is similiar to the menu depicted in Figure 3-20.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Diagnostics Menu The Diagnostics Menu is located in the Service Menu (shown in Figure 3-22) and is seen in Figure 3-27. Figure 3-27. Diagnostics Menu. All tests under the Diagnostics Menu should be performed by competent technicians only.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Figure 3-28. Accessory Menu. Servo PWM Test - Monitors the PWM (pulse width modulation) signal applied to the servo motor from the driver on the MPCB to check the amount of force required to move the Carriage.
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CadJet 3D Service Manual Continuous Test - The Continuous Test sends the printer into a test loop that will perform a series of tests continuously. Powering down and restarting the printer is the only way of exiting this test loop.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Limited Access Menu A menu that is not accessable to the operators can be activated in the Service Menu as shown in Figure 3-29. Press the lower left button in the Service Menu to bring up the Code Menu. The code to be entered to bring up the hidden menu is “16753.”...
CadJet 3D Service Manual Clear NVRAM - Clearing the NVRAM is required anytime that a MPCB is to be permanently removed from a printer. The NVRAM is a section of nonvolatile memory that stores printer size information. The MPCB is the identical for both printers but it will have to learn which size printer it is installed in.
CadJet 3D Service Manual NOTE For NT3.5x or NT4.0 systems click on “Start” - “Pro- grams”, “Command Prompt.” At the “dos” prompt go to the location of the .ROM (i.e.: if the .ROM file is on a floppy disk, type A: and press Enter.
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CadJet 3D Service Manual 4. Obtain the latest firmware revision, unpack the file and launch the “XXX Firmware Utility.” File names may be different then that listed above. Click on “File” Click on “Preferences” Select the appropriate port that your printer is connected to (either Modem or Printer.)
CadJet 3D Service Manual Internal Cabling and Signal Flow Diagrams Figures 3-30 and 3-31 are schematics of the major components and the cabling associated between them. The diagrams depicts compo- nent boards or assemblies, jack connections, cables, and signal flow.
Introduction Chapter 4, Troubleshooting consists of a table that is intended to aide the technician in troubleshooting the CadJet 3D printers. This table addresses symptoms with their possible causes and solutions. Basic troubleshooting skills will be required to perform the symptom identification, troubleshooting, fault isolation, and repair of the printer when using this table.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Table (cont). Symptoms Possible cause Solution No Power (cont) • DC output replace power voltage not supply present (see Figure 3-30 for pin-out) • DC voltage replace MPCB present at MPCB Initialization Failure •...
CadJet 3D Service Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Table (cont). Symptoms Possible cause Solution Media Does Not • paper sensor replace paper Move (cont) not responding sensor • media control driver corrupted - switches are reload printer operating correctly driver • firmware...
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CadJet 3D Service Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Table (cont). Symptoms Possible cause Solution Internal ERROR • dirty encoder perform Encoder “Carriage Axis strip Strip Cleaning Failure” (cont) procedure • dirt under the remove carriage carriage bushings bushings and clean • damaged...
CadJet 3D Service Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Table (cont). Symptoms Possible cause Solution Image Skews or Moves • dirty encoder clean encoder strip strip (top and bottom) Does Not Print • bad connection reseat cable between computer connections on and printer...
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CadJet 3D Service Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Table (cont). Symptoms Possible cause Solution Ink Cartridge • flex contacts 1) perform Flex Misfiring (cont) dirty or damaged Cable Contact Cleaning procedures 2) replace carriage assembly • cartridge dimple 1) perform area dirty or...
CadJet 3D Service Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Table (cont). Symptoms Possible cause Solution Paper Skewing • stepper motor perform Clean and gearing dirty or Inspect Stepper damaged Motor Gears procedure • lower roller torque screws down loose securing lower roller...
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CadJet 3D Service Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Table (cont). Symptoms Possible cause Solution Printer Output is • color calibration perform Color Banding (Horizontal) required Calibration (cont) • paper axis perform Paper Axis calibration Test Calibration required • faulty or corrupt...
CadJet 3D Service Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Table (cont). Symptoms Possible cause Solution Noisy Operation • ink or paper clean printer debris in printer • obstruction in remove obstruction/ path of carriage clean printer • carriage replace carriage bushings worn bushings •...
CadJet 3D Service Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Table (cont). Symptoms Possible cause Solution Line Quality Degraded • ink cartridges clean and prime dirty or clogged ink cartridges • cartridge dimple clean or replace region dirty or cartridge damaged • color calibration...
CadJet 3D Service Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Table (cont). Symptoms Possible cause Solution Line Quality • drive belt replace frame Degraded (cont) slipping on idler tensioner, spring, or idler • vacuum fan not replace fan operating assembly Fan Does Not Power Up •...
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CadJet 3D Service Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Table (cont). Symptoms Possible cause Solution Troubleshooting 4-15...
CadJet 3D Service Manual Initialization Troubleshooting The sequence that the printer follows during initialization (power up) is as follows: 1. Power supply turns on - LED D2 on carriage turns on then D5 turns on. 2. Reads the Flash ROM information.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Turn the unit off immediately after the LED D5 returns to the dimly lit status to ensure no damage occurs to the carriage or carriage cover due to the carriage movement as stated in step 11.
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CadJet 3D Service Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 4-18 Troubleshooting...
Introduction Chapter 5 contains the procedures for removal and replacement of the CadJet 3D printer assemblies and mechanisms. Illustrations are provided for clarity. Steps for each replaceable part may depend on parts already removed in previous disassembly directions. It is recom- mended that you read through each procedure before beginning the removal and replacement of any assemblies or mechanisms.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Always turn the printer OFF, remove the power cord and the interface cable before beginning any disassembly pro- cedures. An electrical shock hazard may be present if these precautions are not followed. Remove the Left, Top, and Right Covers...
CadJet 3D Service Manual To remove the Right Cover Assembly: Figure 5-1. Right Cover Assembly Removal/Installation. 4. With a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the three screws securing the Right Cover Assembly to the Right Baseplate and the two screws securing it to the Right Sideplate. See Figure 5-1.
CadJet 3D Service Manual 8. Disconnect the Display data ribbon cable connector at the J12 location on the MPCB. 9. Disconnect the Display Power Converter connector at the J10 location on the MPCB. To disconnect, grasp the Display Power Converter connector between thumb and forefinger and pull straight out.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Install the Left, Top, and Right Covers To install the Left Cover Assembly: 1. Position the Left Cover Assembly over the Left Baseplate and while depressing the retracting stop assembly on the Support Bracket, lower the Left Cover into position onto the Left Baseplate. Release the retracting stop assembly.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Applying too much torque to the lower screws can cause the mounts for the standoffs on the cover to break, requir- ing a replacement of the cover. 8. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, secure the Right Cover with two screws located on the left side (torque to 15 in-lbs) and three located under the baseplate (torque to 8 in-lbs.)
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CadJet 3D Service Manual Figure 5-3. Keypad and Display Installation/Removal. 2. Turn the Right Cover Assembly over and disconnect the Display power cable located at J13 from the Display Power Converter. With a 1/4” socket or wrench, remove the four kepnuts securing the Display Power Converter.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Figure 5-4. Keypad Grounding Connection. Install the Keypad, Display, and Display Power Converter 1. Route the Keypad flex data and ground cables into the Right Cover Assembly through the hole provided for the Keypad. 2. Place the Keypad into position and hold. Turn the Right Cover Assembly over and position the Display Assembly onto the threaded studs of the Keypad.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Remove Memory (SIMM) Integrated circuits may become weakened or damaged by electrical discharge. Do not touch or work near inte- grated circuits without wearing an ESD wrist strap. 1. Perform steps 1 through 9 of the Remove the Left, Top, and Right Covers procedure to remove the Top and Right Covers.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Install Memory (SIMM) NOTE If you are installing two SIMM, you must install the one located in J17 first. See Figure 3-4 for location. 1. The SIMM slots are at a 90° angle from the board. Place the SIMM at a 45°...
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CadJet 3D Service Manual 4. Disconnect the Power Supply connection at the J15 location by grasping the Power Supply connector with thumb and forefinger and pulling straight out. See Figure 3-4 for jack locations. 5. Disconnect the Stepper Motor connection at the J1 location by grasping the Stepper Motor connector with thumb and forefinger and pulling straight out.
MPCB and affect the Warranty. 13. Place the MPCB in an ESD bag (antistatic bag) in preparation for shipment to ENCAD for replacement or repair, or if it is to be stored at your facility for repair. 5-12...
CadJet 3D Service Manual Install the MPCB Integrated circuits may become weakened or damaged by electrical discharge. Do not touch or work near integrated circuits without wearing an ESD wrist strap. 1. Put on an ESD wrist strap. 2. Remove the MPCB from the ESD bag.
CadJet 3D Service Manual 11. Connect the Power Supply connector to J15 on the MPCB. 12. Reinstall any additional memory into J17 by performing steps 1 and 2 of the Install Memory (SIMM) procedure. 13. Perform steps 4 through 10 of the Install the Left, Top, and Right Covers procedure to install the Right and Top Covers.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Figure 5-7. Power Supply Removal. To remove the Cooling Fan and AC Entry Module: 7. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the four screws located below the Right Baseplate securing the Power Supply Bracket to the Right Baseplate. Remove the Power Supply Bracket.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Figure 5-8. Cooling Fan/AC Entry Module Removal. 8. Using a 1/4” wrench or socket, disconnect the AC Entry Module ground from the ground stud on the Right Baseplate. 9. Remove the AC Entry Module by pressing in on the securing tabs until the module is released.
CadJet 3D Service Manual 5. Insert and hold the Power Supply into place while securing it with four screws. Torque to 15 in-lbs. 6. Reconnect the Power Supply to the AC Entry Module by reattaching the quick disconnect connection. Push the quick disconnect assembly behind the Power Supply Bracket and out of sight.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Figure 5-9. Slacken Carriage Belt. 6. Remove the Right Sideplate to gain access to the Servo Motor by unscrewing the four screws securing it to the Platen. 7. Depress the back of the Frame Tensioner (see Figure 5-9) to create slack in the Carriage Belt and slip it off of the Servo Motor pulley.
CadJet 3D Service Manual 14. Lower the motor to clear the pulley assembly from the platen and carefully bring the motor out of the printer. Install Servo Motor 1. Reinsert the Servo Motor under the Platen with the connector facing the FRONT side of the Platen. Guide the pulley up through the opening in the Platen.
CadJet 3D Service Manual 10. Ensure that all cable endings are protruding through the cable access hole in the Right Sideplate. 11. Reinstall the Power Supply Bracket (with assemblies) using four screws. 12. Reconnect the grounding strap from the MPCB to the side plate.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Figure 5-10. Electronics Cover Removal. 3. With a flathead screwdriver, press the Electronics Cover (p/o the Ink Delivery System) tab located in the upper slot on the left side of the Carriage Assembly. See Figure 5-10. Lift up on the front left side of the Electronics Cover until it comes part way off of the Carriage Assembly.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Figure 5-11. Disconnect Ink Delivery System Link. NOTE The last link of the Ink Delivery System linkage is a spe- cial link and is to remain as part of the Left Sideplate Assembly. It is mounted to the Sideplate Assembly and will not be delivered as part of the Ink Delivery System.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Install the Ink Delivery System 1. Secure the Ink Delivery System Bracket to the Left Sideplate using two screws. 2. Reattach the rest of the Ink Delivery System linkage train to the last link (located on the Left Sideplate).
CadJet 3D Service Manual Figure 5-12. Strain Relief Removal/Installation. 5. Remove the Trailing Cable and Strain Relief from the Carriage Assembly by releasing the latch on the left lower side of the Strain Relief and lifting it off of the Carriage Assembly. See Figure 5-12.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Figure 5-13. Frame Tensioner. 9. Slide the Carriage Assembly and Drive Belt off the left side of the Slide Shaft. 10. Once the Carriage Assembly is removed from the Slide Shaft, turn it over so that you can see the Belt Clamp. See Figure 5-14.
Warranty. 13. Place the Carriage Assembly in an ESD (antistatic) bag in preparation for shipment to ENCAD for replacement or repair, or if it is to be stored for repair at your facility. Install the Carriage Assembly, Carriage Belt, and the Frame Tensioner 1.
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CadJet 3D Service Manual 4. Make sure the left end of the Trailing Cable extends out beyond the left end of the Trailing Cable Support Assembly. 5. Slide the Carriage Assembly onto the left end of the Slide Shaft, making sure that the Encoder Strip fits into the slot in the Slider and the Encoder on the Carriage PCB.
CadJet 3D Service Manual 13. Once the Idler Pulley Assembly is in position, pinch the belt to hold the Idler Pulley Assembly in place and pull it into the Frame Tensioner so that the axle rests in the V-shaped groove in the Frame Tensioner.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Figure 5-15. Carriage PCB Removal/Installation. 4. Unlock the latch on the right end of the Carriage Assembly and lift up the right end of the Carriage PCB. See Figure 5-15. 5. Slide the Carriage PCB to the right to remove the tab on the left end of the Carriage PCB from the slot in the Carriage Assembly.
Warranty. 6. Place the Carriage PCB in an ESD bag (antistatic bag) in preparation for shipment to ENCAD for replacement or repair, or if it is to be stored at your facility for repair. Install the Carriage PCB 1.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Remove the Paper Sensor or the Encoder Sensor 1. Perform the Remove the Carriage Assembly, Carriage Belt, and the Frame Tensioner procedures to remove the Carriage Assembly from the Slide Shaft. Figure 5-16. Paper and Encoder Sensor Removal.
CadJet 3D Service Manual 2. To remove the Paper Sensor: a. Unlock the connector at J3 and remove the flex cable. b. Turn the Carriage Assembly over and hold it while firmly grasping the Paper Sensor between thumb and index finger. See Figure 5-16.
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CadJet 3D Service Manual 1. To install the Paper Sensor: a. Turn the Carriage Assembly so that the bottom side of it is facing up. b. Route the flex on the Paper Sensor through the slot in the Carriage Assembly. Make sure the flex cable goes all the way through and does not curl under the Carriage PCB.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Replacing the Carriage Bushings 1. If there is not enough space on both sides of the Slide Shaft to remove the Carriage bushings, perform the Carriage Assembly, Carriage Belt, and the Frame Tensioner Removal procedures to remove the Carriage Assembly from the Slide Shaft.
CadJet 3D Service Manual 5. Orient the new Bushing as shown in Figure 5-19 so that the metal tab on top of the Bushing goes into the Carriage Assembly first. 6. Push the Bushings in until they snap into place.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Install the Service Station 1. To install the Service Station, position the Service Station inside the Right Cover and place the left side of the Service Station into the Platen. 2. Push down on the right side of the Service Station until the Service Station snaps into place.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Install the Trailing Cable Assembly 1. Apply two new pieces of double sided tape to the Stabilizer Bracket. Ensure that the tape is in the same location as the original tape was. The right side of the Trailing Cable (the side connected to the MPCB) must extend beyond the Stabilizer Bracket by 5”...
CadJet 3D Service Manual Remove the Stabilizer Bracket and Encoder Strip 1. Perform steps 1 through 13 of the Remove the Left, Top, and Right Covers procedures to remove the Left, Top and Right Covers. 2. Perform steps 2 through 6 of the Remove the Ink Delivery System procedures to remove the Ink Delivery System.
CadJet 3D Service Manual 6. Remove the Stabilizer Bracket from the Y-Arm Assembly by removing the four alignment Allen screws and washers located on the back of the Y-Arm Assembly. The Encoder Strip is not a field removable item. The...
CadJet 3D Service Manual Remove the Y-Arm Assembly, Pinch Rollers, Slide Shaft, and Auto-Load Sensor 1. Perform steps 1 through 13 of the Remove the Left, Top, and Right Covers procedures to remove the Left, Top and Right Covers. 2. Perform steps 2 through 6 of the Remove the Ink Delivery System procedures to remove the Ink Delivery System.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Figure 5-22. Y-Arm Installation/Removal. 8. The pinch rollers are held on by a small C clamp located on the back of the Y-Arm Assembly. See Figure 5-23. While holding the pinch roller, remove the C clamp and move the pinch roller towards the front of the Y-Arm Assembly until it clears the back of the Y-Arm Bracket.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Figure 5-23. Pinch Roller. 9. Spin the back of the pinch roller to either side and remove the back spring. 10. Carefully tilt the back of the pinch roller upwards. This brings the front of the pinch roller down, away from the Slide Shaft. Carefully remove the spring that is going into the Slide Shaft from the top of the pinch roller.
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CadJet 3D Service Manual 2. Route the Load Sensor wires through the four wire clamps on the back part of the Y-Arm Bracket. 3. Install the Slide Shaft and two supports to the Y-Arm Assembly using four screws. Torque to 8 in-lbs.
CadJet 3D Service Manual Remove the Lower Roller Assembly, Stepper Motor and Vacuum Fan The Inner Platen contains the Lower Drive Roller Assembly, the Vacuum Fan Assembly, the Stepper Motor Assembly, Drive Shaft Supports, and two Foam Blocks. These parts are collectively referred to as the Inner Platen Parts.
CadJet 3D Service Manual 5. Perform steps 2 through 6 of the Remove the Ink Delivery System procedures to remove the Ink Delivery System. 6. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws that secure the Left Sideplate Assembly to the Platen. Remove the Left Sideplate Assembly and the left Foam Block.
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CadJet 3D Service Manual 9. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the black flat-head screws from the top of the Platen that holds the left and right Drive Shaft Supports in place. It may be necessary to loosen (do not remove) the screws...
CadJet 3D Service Manual 11. Remove the Stepper Motor Extension Spring from the Stepper Motor and the post on the Left Lower Drive Shaft Bracket. See Figure 5-25. Figure 5-25. Stepper Motor Removal/Installation. 12. Remove the hardware securing the Stepper Motor to the Left Lower Drive Shaft Bracket and remove the Stepper Motor.
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CadJet 3D Service Manual 2. Attach the Stepper Motor tension spring to the Stepper Motor and the Lower Roller Bracket. Tighten the Stepper Motor hardware to 8 in-lb of torque. It may be necessary to loosen (do not remove) the screws...
CadJet 3D Service Manual 4. Position and hold the Fan Assembly under the Lower Drive Roller Assembly and between the first and second rollers. Continue to insert the Lower Drive Roller Assembly into the Platen. 5. Reaching inside the Fan Exhaust hole under the Platen, position and secure the Fan Assembly using a #2 Phillips screwdriver.
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CadJet 3D Service Manual 10. Reinstall the Right Sideplate using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. Ensure that all cables from inside the Platen are exiting out of the large hole in the Sideplate. 11. Reinstall the Power Supply Bracket using four screws and a #2 Phillips screwdriver.
Parts List This chapter lists the items and their associated numbers for the parts and assemblies of the CadJet 3D printers that are field replaceable. The list is in order of part name as identified in the assembly/disassem- bly chapter.
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CadJet 3D Service Manual FIGURE ITEM PART NAME PART # COVER W/DOOR, LEFT ......209220-10 RESERVIOR ASSEMBLY, WITH CAP AND TUBE ASSEMBLY BLUE ............ 212176-00 CAP, RESERVIOR ........207562 TUBE ASSY, RESERVIOR, BLUE ..209580 INK DELIVERY SYSTEM ....... 215048-00 FITTING, FEMALE, BLUE ....
CadJet 3D Service Manual Figure 6-2. Platen and Above Parts Breakdown. Parts List...
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CadJet 3D Service Manual FIGURE ITEM PART NAME PART # COVER ASSEMBLY, WITH KEYPAD AND DISPLAY, RIGHT ....... 215045-00 KEYPAD ASSEMBLY ......215046-00 DISPLAY, REFLECTIVE, ASSY ..... 210068-02 POWER ENTRY MODULE ..... 207508 FAN COOLING, POWER SUPPLY ..207593 MAIN PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ..215201-00 POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY ....
CadJet 3D Service Manual Figure 6-3. Right Side Parts Breakdown. Parts List...
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CadJet 3D Service Manual FIGURE ITEM PART NAME PART # MOTOR ASSY, SERVO, W/FERRITE .......... 213674-00 BLOCK, RIGHT FOAM ......207559 MOTOR ASSY, STEPPER, W/FERRITE AND GEAR ...... 210848-1 BRACKET, LOWER ROLLER ASSY ..208987-1 FAN ASSEMBLY, VACUUM ....210139 EXHAUST, GRILL ........
CadJet 3D Service Manual Figure 6-4. Inner Platen Parts Breakdown. Parts List...
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CadJet 3D Service Manual FIGURE ITEM PART NAME PART # INK DELIVERY SYSTEM ....... 215048-00 CARTRIDGE TUBE ASSY, SET OF 4 BLUE ............ 213501-00 CARRIAGE PCB ........212151-02 C-RING ............. 207789 FITTING, FEMALE, BLUE ....212244-00 STRAIN RELIEF ........210943 ENCODER SENSOR W/FLEX ....