® NOVAJET PRO 600e ® COLOR INKJET PRINTER SERVICE MANUAL Part Number 210596...
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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual VDE Statement Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daß der NOVAJET PRO 600e 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.
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Technical Support ..................... 1-8 Chapter 2 Theory of Operation ............2-1 Introduction ....................... 2-1 NovaJet PRO 600e Printer General Block Diagram ........... 2-1 Paper (Media) Axis Drive ..................2-3 The Carriage Axis Drive ..................... 2-4 Media Feed and Take-Up System ................2-5 Main Printed Circuit Board (MPCB) ................
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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Table of Contents (cont) Chapter 3 Maintenance (cont) Cleaning Procedures ..................3-2 External Cleaning ..................3-2 Slide Shaft Cleaning ..................3-2 Service Station Cleaning ................3-3 Linear Encoder Strip Cleaning ..............3-4 Cartridge Dimples Cleaning ................3-5 Flex Cable Contact Cleaning ................
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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Table of Contents (cont) Chapter 5 Assembly/Disassembly (cont) Install Servo Motor ....................5-19 Remove the Ink Delivery System ................5-20 Install the Ink Delivery System ................5-23 Remove the Carriage Assembly, Carriage Belt, and the Frame Tensioner ....5-23 Install the Carriage Assembly, Carriage Belt, and the Frame Tensioner ....
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List of Illustrations Figure Page Chapter 1 General Description 1-1. NovaJet PRO 600e Inkjet Printers ..............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.
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual List of Illustrations (cont) Figure Page Chapter 3 Maintenance (cont) 3-17. Test Cartridge Installed .................. 3-22 3-18. Color Calibration.................... 3-25 3-19. Utility Menu ....................3-26 3-20. Color Calib Menu................... 3-26 3-21. Cyan Vertical Options Menu ................3-27 3-22.
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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual List of Illustrations (cont) Figure Page Chapter 5 Assembly/Disassembly (cont) 5-12. Strain Relief Removal/Installation ..............5-24 5-13. Frame Tensioner ................... 5-25 5-14. Carriage Belt Clamp ..................5-25 5-15. Carriage PCB Removal/Installation ..............5-29 5-16. Paper and Encoder Sensor Removal ............. 5-31 5-17.
NovaJet PRO 600e 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. NovaJet PRO 600e Inkjet Printers. Introduction This manual provides service information for the ENCAD , Inc. ® NovaJet PRO 600e Color Inkjet Printer. The NovaJet PRO 600e ® ® printer comes in two sizes: a 42 inch model and a 60 inch model.
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Both RS-422 serial and Centronics parallel connections are provided to interface with the host computer. Commands sent from the host computer can be in several forms including HP-RTL and Encad RTL formats. Drivers are supplied to support Windows-based PC’s (3.XX, 95, and NT) as well as Macintosh and Power PC computers.
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. NovaJet PRO 600e Color Inkjet Printers: • ENCAD NovaJet PRO 600e User Guide, P/N 210131 •...
NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Printer Specifications The specifications and performance characteristics of the NovaJet PRO 600e Color Inkjet Printers are as follows: Max Printing Area: Accuracy: 42 inch 60 inch +/- 0.2% line length using Norm 40.8” 58.8” ROLL feed and 4 mil 1.04m...
This manual is divided into six chapters as: Chapter 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION - Contains a general description of the ENCAD NovaJet PRO 600e 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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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Chapter 5 ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY - Contains detailed procedures to remove and replace printer parts and assemblies. Chapter 6 PARTS LIST - Contains a complete listing of all field replacable parts and assemblies for the NovaJet PRO 600e Color Inkjet Printer. Illustrated parts breakdown drawings are included to help clarify and identify parts for ordering.
NovaJet PRO 600e 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 Technical Bulletins located on ENCAD’s bulletin board or...
NovaJet PRO 600e Printer General Block Diagram Figure 2-1 illustrates the major functional areas of the printer. The NovaJet PRO 600e printer consists of three mechanical assemblies: 1. Paper (Media) Axis Drive 2. Carriage Axis Drive 3. Media Feed and Take-Up System and four main electrical assemblies: 1.
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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Figure 2-1. General Block Diagram. Theory of Operation...
Misaligned pinch wheels is a main cause of skewing of the media. For that reason the NovaJet PRO 600e was designed with self aligning pinch rollers. As the media is fed forward, the rollers are aligned correctly.
NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Media Feed and Take-Up System Figure 2-4. Power Feed and Take-Up System. The media feed and take-up system comprises of two optical sensors and two dc motors. See Figure 2-4. The motors are used to advance the media feed roll and the media take- up roll dependant upon the signals they receive from the MPCB.
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Main Printed Circuit Board (MPCB) Figure 2-5. 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...
NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual The system firmware is stored in Flash EEPROM. The Flash EEPROM allows the firmware to be upgraded by downloading the files containing the new firmware. It can be erased and reprogrammed more than 10,000 times. The term “Flash” means that bytes cannot be individually erased.
NovaJet PRO 600e 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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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Each circuit contains four main blocks (see Figure 2-7): 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Servo Motor Controller Figure 2-8. 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).
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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Figure 2-9. 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.
1MHz clock for high speed serial commu- nications with a Macintosh. The serial port is compatible with RS-422 devices when an appropriate adapter cable is used. This cable is available from ENCAD. 2-14 Theory of Operation...
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Carriage Assembly Circuits Figure 2-11. 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
The beeper contains built-in driver circuitry so that it beeps under firmware control. The beeper alerts the user to error conditions. There exists three types of fans on the NovaJet PRO 600e series printers. A single fan, located behind the power supply, is used for cooling the power supply.
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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual A fan assembly is attached to the lower part of the printer legs that is used to speed up the drying time of the ink that is deposited onto the media. This is to ensure that the ink is completely dry before the media is rolled onto the take-up reel.
Maintenance Introduction This chapter contains general maintenance and cleaning instruc- tions for the NovaJet PRO 600e. 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Cleaning the flex cable contact area is very important due to the ease of which this area can become dirty. This also causes the cartridges to not receive all of the electrical signals for a proper firing of the jets.
NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Figure 3-4. MPCB Connection Locations. Figure 3-5. Carriage Connection Locations. Maintenance...
NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Power Feed and Take-Up Motor Winding Resistance Check Figure 3-9. Power Feed and Take-Up Motor. 1. Remove the feed and/or take-up roll from the printer. 2. Using Phillips screwdriver, remove the four screws that secure the cradle idler from the right leg.
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. 3-14...
NovaJet PRO 600e 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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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual 7. 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 NovaJet PRO 600e printers Slide Shaft height is factory set to 1.418” (36mm) from the top of the Slide Shaft to the Platen surface. The normal operating range for the height of the Slide Shaft is between 1.390”...
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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual dure is to ensure that the Slide Shaft is relatively perpendicular to the surface of the Platen and to remove any bowing that may be present in the shaft’s profile. You will need the following: ·...
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(the value found in step 3.) See Figure 3-13. NOTE The NovaJet PRO 600e 60 inch model has two turnbuck- les, so these need to be adjusted together for the center position.
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Figure 3-13. 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.
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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Figure 3-14. 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.
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NovaJet PRO 600e 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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NovaJet PRO 600e 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...
NOTE The measurement of 0.075” instead of 0.065” as stated earlier is used due to the fact that the test cartridge does not contain a jet plate assembly. A 0.010” differ- ence had to be added to compensate for the lack of a jet plate assembly on the test cartridge.
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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Figure 3-18. 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.
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To perform the Color Calibration: 1. Select “Utility Menu” from the Main Menu. This brings up the Utility Menu as shown in Figure 3-19. Figure 3-19. Utility Menu. 2. From the Utility Menu, select “Color Calib Menu”. This brings up the color calibration menu and it looks like Figure 3-20. Figure 3-20.
NovaJet PRO 600e 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 3-21. Figure 3-21. Cyan Vertical Options Menu.
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Figure 3-22 shows what the display will look like when printing either the fast or slow test if it is out of alignment. A correctly aligned printer will appear as if there is only a series of vertical lines printed. No difference between the top and bottom set of lines to the center set of lines would be appearant.
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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual 3. Select the “Calibration Menu” from the Service Menu. 4. The Calibration Menu is shown in Figure 3-24 and is where all the deadband tests are performed. Select “Deadband Test” to perform the fast deadband test.
7. Continue performing steps 4 through 6 until the fast deadband adjustment is correct. 8. At the Calibration Menu, select “Slow Db Test” to run the slow deadband test. 9. When the plot is complete, select “Slow Deadband” at the Service Menu.
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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Figure 3-25. Calibration Menu. 4. From the Calibration Menu, select “Paper Axis Test”. This runs the paper axis test which prints out two “T” figures that are mirrored from each other and about 33” apart. See Figure 3-26.
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 3-21. 7.
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NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
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. The Continuous Test will first prime the cartridges, followed by a serial port test, parallel port test, a fast deadband display and a color calibration display.
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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Figure 3-29. NVRAM Clear and Clock Reset Menu. This menu allows the technician to clear the NVRAM and to reset the system clock. Clear NVRAM - Clearing the NVRAM is required anytime that a MPCB is to be permanently removed from a printer.
Firmware Download/Upgrading for the PC The normal method of downloading new firmware is to send the file as if it was a standard print job. To perform the firmware download, follow the steps listed below: 1. Power OFF printer, wait 15 seconds. 2.
2. Connect an Image Writer II cable between the printer and MAC. 3. Turn the printer ON. 4. Obtain the latest firmware revision from the ENCAD web site, unpack the file and launch the “600E Firmware Utility.” File names may be different then that listed above.
5. After hearing the single beep, remove power from printer for 15- 20 seconds. Apply power to the printer. The printer should initialize properly. Verify firmware revision by sequencing through Utility Menu - Service Menu - About menu. Verify firmware has been incorporated. If the firmware download is not successful you may hear more than 1 beep or complete silence.
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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Figure 3-30. MPCB Connections Diagram. Maintenance 3-39...
Troubleshooting Introduction Chapter 4, Troubleshooting consists of a table that is intended to aide the technician in troubleshooting the Novajet PRO 600e 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e 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 Media Does Not Move •...
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Table (cont). Symptoms Possible cause Solution Internal ERROR “Trailing Cable Failure” • trailing cable power down and cable unseated reseat trailing cable • bad paper replace paper sensor sensor Internal ERROR “MPCB Failure”...
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NovaJet PRO 600e 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...
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Table (cont). Symptoms Possible cause Solution Paper Skewing • paper guides not install paper installed guides • stepper motor perform Clean and gearing dirty or Inspect Stepper damaged Motor Gears procedure Printer Output is Banding •...
NovaJet PRO 600e 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 •...
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Table (cont). Symptoms Possible cause Solution Line Quality De- graded • ink cartridges clean and prime dirty or clogged ink cartridges • cartridge dimple clean or replace region dirty or cartridge damaged •...
NovaJet PRO 600e 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 •...
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Table (cont). Symptoms Possible cause Solution Media Feed Motor Not Operating, Sensor Works • bad connection reconnect Feed to the motor motor • bad Feed motor Replace Feed motor • faulty wiring leg...
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Table (cont). Symptoms Possible cause Solution Media Feed or Take-Up Sensor(s) Not Operating • reflective decal clean decal and/or is dirty or blocked clear obstruction • reflective decal replace reflective missing decal •...
NovaJet PRO 600e 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 2. Reads the Flash ROM information. 3. Performs memory test with installed SIMMs.
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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual If the LED does not go out, setup the printer and download new firmware as discussed in Chapter 3. Repeat these procedures. If the LED still does not go out, possible areas to suspect is the MPCB, carriage board, or the trailing cable.
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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 4-16 Troubleshooting...
Introduction Chapter 5 contains the procedures for removal and replacement of the NovaJet PRO 600e printer assemblies and mechanisms. Illustra- tions are provided for clarity. Steps for each replaceable part may depend on parts already removed in previous disassembly directions. It is recommended that you read through each procedure before beginning the removal and replacement of any assemblies or mechanisms.
NovaJet PRO 600e 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...
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NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
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NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e 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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NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Remove Extra 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Install Extra 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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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual 5. Disconnect the Stepper Motor connection at the J1 location by grasping the Stepper Motor connector with thumb and forefinger and pulling straight out. 6. Disconnect the Servo Motor connection (red and blue wires) at the J2 location by grasping the Servo Motor connector with thumb and forefinger and pulling straight out.
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MPCB and affect the Warranty. 15. 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...
NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual 13. Connect the Power Supply connector to J15 on the MPCB. 14. Reinstall any additional memory into J17 by performing steps 1 and 2 of the Install Extra Memory (SIMM) procedure. 15. Perform steps 4 through 10 of the Install the Left, Top, and Right Covers procedure to install the Right and Top Covers.
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NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
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NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Figure 5-10. Electronics Cover Removal. 4. 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.
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NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e 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).
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NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
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NovaJet PRO 600e 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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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual 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. Guide the belt while sliding the Carriage Assembly from left to right on the Slide Shaft.
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual 15. Fit the Compression Spring over the post at the back of the Y-Arm Assembly. 16. Fit the notch in the front end of the Frame Tensioner over the notch in the front of the Y-Arm Assembly.
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NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Figure 5-16. Paper and Encoder Sensor Removal. 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Push down on the plastic clip and at the same time push down on the Encoder until the plastic pieces on each side of the Encoder clear the ridges which hold it in place. Then pull it straight out.
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Turn the Carriage Assembly over and insert the Paper Sensor flex cable into the connector at J3. Push both sides of the connector lock shut at the same time. 2. To install the Encoder Sensor: a.
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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Figure 5-18. Carriage Bushing Removal. 2. Use a flat tip screwdriver to push up on the latch which holds the Carriage Bushing in place. See Figure 5-18. 3. Pull the Carriage Bushing out of the Carriage Assembly.
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Remove the Service Station Figure 5-20. Service Station Removal. 1. Place the Top Cover in the open position. 2. Move the Carriage Assembly to the left side of the Slide Shaft. 3. Reach into the Right Cover and pull back on the Service Station release tab located on the far side of the Service Station.
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Remove the Trailing Cable Assembly 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. If you have not already removed the Carriage Assembly from the...
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual 3. Slide the Carriage Assembly (if installed) to the far left side of the Slide Shaft. While ensuring a 5” (125mm) overhang on the right side, position the Trailing Cable over the Stabilizer Bracket and slowly lower it onto the bracket.
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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Figure 5-21. Stabilizer Bracket Installation/Removal. 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...
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Install the Stabilizer Bracket and Encoder Strip 1. Install the Stabilizer Bracket Assembly (with Encoder Strip and Trailing Cable) onto the Y-Arm Assembly using the four alignment Allen screws and washers. Hand tighten only. 2. Install the Support Bracket onto the Stabilizer Bracket Assembly by placing the Support Bracket onto the Stabilizer Bracket with a slight forward tilt.
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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual 4. Perform steps 3 and 4 of the Remove the Trailing Cable Assembly procedures to remove the Trailing Cable Assembly. 5. Perform steps 5 and 6 of the Remove the Stabilizer Bracket and Encoder Strip procedures to remove the Stabilizer Bracket Assembly.
NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
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NovaJet PRO 600e 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.
NovaJet PRO 600e 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 the Foam Block. These parts are collectively referred to as the Inner Platen Parts.
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6. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws that secure the Left Sideplate Assembly to the Platen. See Figure 5-24. NOTE The Novajet PRO 600e 42 inch model has one Vacuum Fan and Exhaust assembly while the 60 inch has two sets of Vacuum Fans and Exhausts.
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NovaJet PRO 600e 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...
NovaJet PRO 600e 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- 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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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual It may be necessary to loosen (do not remove) the screws that secure the Y-Arm Assembly to the Platen so that the Lower Drive Roller Assembly clears the ends of the screws that protrude inside of the Platen while install- ing the Lower Drive Roller Assembly.
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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual 6. Reaching inside the Fan Exhaust hole under the Platen, position and secure the Fan Assembly(ies) using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. 7. Reinstall the Fan Exhaust Assembly(ies) using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. 8. Install the Lower Drive Roller Assembly support brackets using a #2 Phillips screwdriver.
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual 11. Reinsert the Service Station. 12. 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. 13. Reinstall the Power Supply Bracket using four screws and a #2 Phillips screwdriver.
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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual 4. Remove the sensor by unscrewing the plastic nut off of the front of the sensor. Pull the sensor out of the bracket. 5. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws securing the bracket to the leg assembly.
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Install the Media Take-Up and Feed Sensor Brackets and Sensors 1. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, install the two screws securing the bracket to the leg assembly. 2. Insert the sensor into the hole on the sensor bracket, secure by screwing on the plastic nut onto the front of the sensor.
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Install the Media Take-Up and Feed Motors 1. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, install the three screws, washers, and lock washers that secures the motor to the motor mount. 2. Install the motor gear to the motor. Secure with a C clamp.
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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Figure 5-28. Media Take-Up and Feed Motor Removal. Assembly\Disassembly 5-53...
NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual Remove the Media Drying Fans 1. On the left side of the drying fan assembly is a black wingnut used to adjust the position of the fan assembly. Remove the black wingnut. 2. Disconnect the drying fan assembly leads from the printers leg assembly by squeezing the sides of the connector to release the quick disconnect latches.
Parts List This chapter lists the items and their associated numbers for the parts and assemblies of the NovaJet PRO 600e printers that are field replaceable. The list is in order of part name as identified in the assembly/disassembly chapter.
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FIGURE ITEM PART NAME PART # COVER W/DOOR, LEFT ......209220-7 RESERVIOR ASSEMBLY, BLUE .... 207616-3 RESERVIOR ASSEMBLY, GRAY ..207616-4 CAP, RESERVIOR ........207562 TUBE ASSY, RESERVIOR, BLUE ..209580 TUBE ASSY, RESERVIOR, GRAY ..209581 INK DELIVERY SYSTEM, 60” ....207613-1 INK DELIVERY SYSTEM, 42”...
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NovaJet PRO 600e System Service Manual Figure 6-1. Left Side Parts Breakdown. Parts List...
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FIGURE ITEM PART NAME PART # COVER ASSY, TOP, 60” ......207787-1 COVER ASSY, TOP, 42” ....... 207787-2 SPRING, COMPESSION ......209052 RETRACTING STOP, ASSEMBLY ..208838 TRAILING CABLE ASSY, 60” ....207573-2 TRAILING CABLE ASSY, 42” ....207584-2 STABILIZER ASSY WITH TRAILING CABLE AND ENCODER STRIP 60”...
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NovaJet PRO 600e System Service Manual Figure 6-2. Platen and Above Parts Breakdown. Parts List...
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FIGURE ITEM PART NAME PART # COVER, RIGHT ........208230-7 KEYPAD ASSEMBLY ......209096-3 DISPLAY ASSY ........210043 POWER ENTRY MODULE ..... 207508 FAN COOLING, POWER SUPPLY ..207593 MAIN PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ..210111-101 POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY ....210010 SIDE PLATE, RIGHT ......
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NovaJet PRO 600e System Service Manual Figure 6-3. Right Side Parts Breakdown. Parts List...
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FIGURE ITEM PART NAME PART # MOTOR ASSY, SERVO, W/FERRITE AND CAPACITOR ... 209667 BLOCK, RIGHT FOAM ......207559 STEPPER MOTOR ASSY ......209071 BRACKET, LOWER ROLLER ASSY ..208987 FAN ASSEMBLY, VACUUM ....203443 EXHAUST, GRILL ........204976 LOWER ROLLER ASSY, 60” ....207023 LOWER ROLLER ASSY, 42”...
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NovaJet PRO 600e System Service Manual Figure 6-4. Inner Platen Parts Breakdown. Parts List...
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FIGURE ITEM PART NAME PART # INK DELIVERY SYSTEM, 60” ....207613-1 INK DELIVERY SYSTEM, 42” ..... 207613-2 CARTRIDGE TUBE ASSY, BLUE (4) ..208996-1 CARTRIDGE TUBE ASSY, GRAY (4) ... 208997-1 CARRIAGE PCB ........209567-104 C-RING ............. 207789 FITTING, FEMALE, GRAY ....207552-1 FITTING, FEMALE, BLUE ....
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NovaJet PRO 600e System Service Manual Figure 6-5. Carriage Assembly Parts Breakdown. Parts List 6-11...
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FIGURE ITEM PART NAME PART # GUIDE, PAPER ADJUSTABLE ....207644 SHAFT W/FIXED RIGHT ROLLER 60” ............. 207657-1 42” ............. 207657-2 CLAMP, GUIDE PAPER ......207659 CRADLE, IDLER ........207667 GEAR, MOTOR, DRIVE ......207666 MOTOR, DRIVE ........207767 BRACKET ASSY, SENSOR, TOP .... 207656 BRACKET ASSY, SENSOR, BTM ...
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NovaJet PRO 600e System Service Manual Figure 6-6. Power Feed and Take-Up Parts Breakdown. Parts List 6-13...
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NovaJet PRO 600e Service Manual M (cont) test carriage . . 3-33 motor color . . 3-33 media feed/take-up continuous . . 3-34 resistance check . . 3-13 fan . . 3-34 servo legs . . 3-34 controller . . 2-12 loopback .
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