Open Date Digi-3-Coder Operator Instructions Manual page 13

Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2)
Digi-3-Coder Initial Setting Procedure
1. Ensure that printing foil and substrate are compatible. If in doubt, contact foil supplier for
assistance.
2. Remove Type Holder from printhead.
3. Ensure that rubber print base is clean, undamaged and securely retained in position
under printer.
4. Set air pressure regulator to approximately 6 bar (90 PSI)
5. Switch Printer on.
6. Set print dwell time to 120 milli-seconds and temperature to 130ºc (266ºF). allowing
3 to 4 minutes for printer to reach working temperature. (See pages 15 & 16)
7. Load type or die into holder, centrally if possible and fasten securely. Make sure that
typeface is clean. (See page 37 )
8. Load type/die holder into printer and close door. If cold, allow 3 to 4 minutes for holder
to heat up before printing.
9. Remove foil magazine and load foil as detailed in this manual. (See page 18)
10. Re-fit foil magazine, ensuring the pinch roller is engaged first.
11. Ensure that PRINT switch is off.
12. Place a sample of substrate material under printer and press TEST button. Inspect
resulting print.
13. Adjust print levelling screws until a light, uniform print impression is achieved. Lock
levelling screws.
14. Adjust foil index for economical use, according to the print height. (See pages 15 & 16)
15. Press the PRINT switch for automatic operation.
Print Orientation
To rotate the printer and therefore turn the overprint through 90 degrees. Turn printer off, and
disconnect the connection cable. Shut off the air supply and remove both 6mm pipes from the
Printer. Unscrew the clamping handle until the location square on the top of the printhead is
clear of the top rails. Turn the printer to the required position, tighten the clamping handle. Re-fit
the air pipes and connection cable.
Temperature Adjustment
• Normal setting is about 130ºc. (266ºF).
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• Should the print not fully adhere to the substrate then a higher setting may be used.
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• Small, fine detail print generally requires a lower temperature.
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• Thermoplastic films and especially polyethylene generally require a lower temperature.
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• Aluminium foils, paper and untreated polyester require a higher temperature.
6 October 2005
(See page 7)
(See pages 15 & 16)
See page 39 for temperature calibration
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