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1. ALLEN DATAGRAPH SYSTEMS INC rations Manual Manual Version 2 6 October 2014 TATL PANTIG 51 5TEM Congratulations on your new purchase Copyright Allen Datagraph Systems Inc All rights reserved 56 Kendall Pond Acad tes r Derry MH 030 23 AB 603 216 6344 ae ra AD brandy manda in Tha Lhe Sinam maa alle ata Api car AY macafca ora cre idad 622 02 Thank You for Selecting an Allen Datagraph Product At Allen Datagraph Systems Inc ADSI we are committed to serving you our customer Our goal is to provide you with competitive quality products and services to meet your needs Customer input is of great value to Allen Datagraph Systems Inc therefore we encourage any comments or suggestions The instructions contained in this manual are intended to ensure the safe installation operation and maintenance of your machine Please read this manual carefully before performing any activity on the equipment Please note information contained in this manual does not modify or alter in any way the standard terms and conditions of your Allen Datagraph Systems Inc purchase contract This manual should be readily accessible to operating and maintenance personnel at all times Proper use of this manual in addition to other Original Equipment Manufacturer s manuals and your in house manuals will assure safe reliable and cost effective performance of ADSI machinery If you are in need of service please cont2. 2 Provide adequate clearance around the machine to allow easy access for inspection and maintenance 3 Ensure there is an appropriate power source and ethernet connection nearby Power Requirements Use of a HIGH QUALITY surge protector or uninterruptible power supply is REQUIRED by ADSI Failure to do so could affect your warranty coverage if a problem arises due to improper power connection A Risk of Electric Shock The power cord is a three conductor cable that uses a safety earth ground connection The power cord must be plugged into an outlet that has an earth ground contact NEVER plug the power cord into a two prong outlet by using a 3 2 cord adapter Risk of Electrical Fire NEVER allow roll or sheet goods to rub on the power cord as the material may damage the cord causing an electrical fire hazard Power Configuration ADSI products are factory preset for the power requirements of the destination country The machine configuration is indicated on the power input module as either 115V or 230V Changing voltage range requires changing printer Do not change voltage setting Changing the Fuse Configuration 1 Disconnect the AC power cord from the fuse block on the power input end panel 2 Open the fuse block cover with a small flat screwdriver and pull out the fuse block Fuse Block Power Button Ret Fuse Block Cover 09 Figure 2 Fuse Block Access 1 0 2 Site Preparation Changing the Fuse Configura
3. cartridge 3 Pull the protection sheet 2 out from image drum cartridge in the direction of arrow 4 Remove all protection sheets from the image drum cartridge I2 5 Return the image drum cartridge back to the printer 6 Turn the four blue lever of each starter toner cartridge in the direction of the arrow 7 Close the top cover NOTE If the message of COLOR Waste Toner Full Replace Toner on the control panel doesn t disappear indefinitely please double check that the blue lever of the toner cartridge is fully moved in the direction of the arrow 1 1 5 3 Installing the Transfer Belt To remove the Transfer Belt follow the following directions 1 Open the top cover Lever blue 2 Remove the four imaging drums and cover to keep out of the light Lock lever blue 3 Rotate the two blue lock levers on both sides of the belt unit in the direction of arrow and hold the blue handle tok tever blue to remove the belt unit 1 1 5 4 Installing the Fuser To remove the Fuser follow the following directions 1 Open the top cover Fix lever of fuser unit blue 2 Push up the fixed blue lever of fuser unit in the direction of arrow and gently pull up to remove the fuser unit 13 1 1 6 Powering the Printer Base WARNING THE AXXIS HS PRINTER IS AVAILABLE IN TWO POWER MODELS YOU MUST ORDER THE CORRECT MODEL FOR YOUR POWER SOURCE DO NOT PLUG PRINTER IN IF YOUR POWER SOURCE DOES
4. Exit Speed setting simply follow the steps below Hit Up on the printer front panel d pad this will open the Menu scroll down to Calibration hit Enter scroll down to Exit Speed Adjust hit Enter set the Exit Speed hit Enter hit back or left arrow until you are at main screen 1 4 6 Troubleshooting with Exit Speed Settings 24 To get to the Exit Speed setting simply follow the steps below Hit Up on the printer front panel d pad this will open the Menu scroll down to Calibration hit Enter scroll down to Exit Speed Adjust hit Enter set the Exit Speed Hit Enter hit back or left arrow until you are at main screen If the registration of the print looks as if it is getting pulled out of alignment in the media length direction then try lowering the exit speed This will slow the fuser speed down slightly which could stop it from pulling the print Note your changes to the settings and results as you may want to go back to original settings If your exit speed is set to slow you could have what is know as blousing Blousing is when the fusers exit speed is set to slow this causes the material to wave inside the printer because the fuser is not taking up material fast enough If this happens cancel the print job increase your exit speed and try again 1 5 How to Print Pre Die Cut Labels The Axxis HS printer comes with pre die cut label sensors to allow printing on label material that is either pr
5. NOT MATCH THE PRINTER MODEL YOU ORDERED Power requirements AXXIS HS Print Base 8 Printer 900 watts voltage input ranges 110 127 VAC 50 60 Hz or 220 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Important Note Use of a HIGH QUALITY surge protector or uninterruptible power supply Is REQUIRED by Allen Datagraph Systems Failure to do so could affect your warranty coverage if a problem arises due to improper power connection CAUTION The power cord is a three conductor cable that incorporates a safety earth ground connection For the machine to operate safely and correctly the power cord must be plugged into an outlet that has an earth ground contact Never plug the power cord into a two prong outlet by using a 3 2 cord adapter CAUTION Never allow roll or sheet goods to rub on the power cord because the material can cut the cord causing an electrical fire hazard Connect the power supply cable to the power port on the back side of the machine and to your surge protector or UPS as noted in Site Preparation Fuse Block ref Power Switch Power Cable Conn Figure 9 Power Port 1 1 7 Connecting Printer Base to PC The AXXIS HS print station can be connected to the PC via Ethernet or USB These connectors are located on the left rear gear side of the printer base directly behind the in feed Be sure that you have also connected the fixed USB and Ethernet cables to the back of the printer NOTE Connect the USB and Ethernet before powering on the
6. and credit will be issued when the defec tive parts are returned The customer is responsible for freight on warranty parts and repairs This warranty is void if The equipment has been damaged by negligence accident or mishandling or has not been operated in accordance with the procedures described in the operating instructions Or The equipment has been altered or repaired by other than an approved service station or factory service center or adaptations or accessories have been attached to the equipment that shall have adversely affected the performance safety or reliability of the equipment NO OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED APPLIES to the equipment ADSI does not assume any responsibility for consequential damages occasioned by the equipment or inconve nience or interruption in operation In case of unsatisfactory operation ADSI or its Dealer should be notified immediately Technical Support 04 Technical support is available during business hours based on Eastern Time Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm For Technical support please access our free e mail support or visit our web site at http www allendatagraph com and then clicking on tech support and the email link Service Policy All service is subject to ADSI service policy You can read the policy here Web Site Copy http www allendatagraph com techsupport ServicePolicy pdf There are many online documents available to help you to operate the AXX
7. system If you are using USB connection install the printer driver files on computer prior to powering on printer 1 1 8 Printer Base controls There are two control buttons on the printer base operator panel JOG Advances material in small steps must press and hold to activate CUT Actuates cutting head to square media leading edge prior to feed and it will automaticaly advance the roll media to optimal feed position Nip Lever Opens and closes the nip to allow loading media into machine PN Warning while the e stop is released the nip lever can open and close without operator ac tion Stand away from the level while e stop is released 1 1 9 Printer Driver A guide on how to install the printer driver can be found on our website http adsiusa com techsupport axxis AxxisHSDriverlnstall pdf Follow this guide to install the Printer Driver on multiple Windows platforms The printer driver for AXXIS HS Printer is available here http adsiusa com then click on tech support online documents fill out form The web site will send you an email with password From online document click on browse our current library of online documents If prompted enter password received select Label Pro duction Find the Axxis HS system section and select documents from that page Printer driver is titled AXXIS HS printer Driver 5 9 13 15 1 2 Webbing the roll media and Test Print Once the AXXIS HS print driver is instal
8. the Web to Rewinder Once a Print is sent to the printer it will exit the rear of the printer Guide the media under the white dancer bar and attach it to the core on the take up mandrel While attaching it slowly drop the take up dancer bar to engage the take up mandrel The system will adjust speeds to keep up with printer speed 1 2 1 Installing Wasatch SoftRIP Each complete AXXIS HS Digital Labeling System comes with a Wasatch SoftRIP To install the SoftRIP insert the CD ROM into the PC and follow the prompts If you have further questions about the SoftRIP installation please consult the Wasatch SoftRIP user manual After Wasatch is installed download and install the Wasatch color profiles for AXXIS HS printer They are available here http adsiusa com then click on tech support online documents gt fill out form select AXXIS Firmware updates and Technical support bulletins Wasatch color profiles titled Color profiles for AXXIS HS printer 4 26 13 1 2 2 Setting up the AXXIS HS in Wasatch To set up the Wasatch SoftRIP to manage the AXXIS HS printer follow these instructions 1 Open Wasatch SoftRIP 2 Go to the PRINT menu at the top of the screen then select SETUP and a new menu will appear You may also use the blue gear icon on the upper right of the main screen 3 Select the PRINTER MODEL dropdown menu and select Allen Datagraph then select AXXIS HS fr
9. 2 168 3 162 9100 Print Margins Paper Width 8 200 Set Maximum Width Width Center r ve Paper Heigl ht 2783700 Set Maximum Height Height Center 100 0000 Width Left Margin pooo Set Margins to Zero 100 0000 Height 1 2 3 Wasatch Test Print To ensure the connection to the AXXIS HS printer is operating correctly in SoftRIP go to FILE OPEN and select one of the training label files on the AllenDirectCUT CD AXXIS HSTrainingLabel 5 inch eps labels in CorelLabel zip IllustratorLabel zip in the techsupport AXXIS HS directory or any other EPS PDF JPEG or TIFF that may be readily available The file will load in SoftRIP Job screen right click on label in job screen select Add to Layout On the Layout Screen click on the printer icon at the top of the screen to RIP 8 Print 1 2 4 Printing a Job from Wasatch Start by opening the file you wish to print for my examples will use one of the training label files on the AllenDirectCUT CD To open these in Wasatch SoftRIP well on the Job tab go to FILE 5 OPEN and select one of the training label files on the AllenDirectCUT CD AXXIS HSTrainingLabel 5 inch eps labels in CorelLabel zip IllustratorLabel zip in the techsupport AXXIS HS directory or any other EPS PDF JPEG or TIFF that may be readily available The Job screen is the preview screen of your image In this screen you can correct color crop and rotate
10. IS HS at our technical support page at http www allendatagraph com Click on Tech Support then Online Documents fill out the form and then click on the AXXIS link under the orange Label Production heading Specifications System Data 3 inches 75mm nominal dia Max Input Roll Diameter 14 inches 355 mm Cutter Management Tool Allen Direct Cut Network Connections Ethernet 100BASE TX 10BASE T High Speed 2 0 Power Requirements AXXIS HS Print Base 8 Printer 900 watts voltage input ranges 100 127 VAC 50 60 Hz or 220 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 9 Amps 4 5 Amps Dimensions and Weight Length 63 inches 160 cm Width 28 inches 71 cm Height 17 inches 44 cm Weight 200 Lbs 91 Kg 05 Items Shipped Unassembled from Machine A packing box marked Accessories is shipped with the equipment in the crate These items are required for operating the equipment The tools included in this kit such as the Hex Key Wrenches are specifically sized for the machine and should be stored nearby for easy access The box con tains the following items Accessory Kit 40239063 AC Power Cord European Style H05 353 Ethernet Crossover Adapter H05 361 Black CAT 5E Ethernet Patch Cable 14ft 3 16 Hex Key Wrench Long 3 32 Hex Key Wrench L Shape Receiving and Inspecting the Equipment 06 Inspect the ADSI equipment immediately upon arrival at the installation site as follows Note any visual in
11. The file will load in Wasatch SoftRIP Job screen hit the Rotate Right button at the top of the screen right click on label in job screen select Add to Layout Now that our print is on the Layout Screen we can setup our print job If your label frame is not 11 inches long simply add copies until it is On the Layout Screen right click on the label frame select Add Copies select number of copies you need to make your layout at least 11 inches long if using AXXIS HSTrainingLabel 5 inch eps then add 2 copies hit Okay a9 aller Detageaph AICATS NG Properties O EESE Now that the copies are in the layout LSS screen insure you have paper size set to roll and tray set to multi purpose tray Set the bottom margin and the pa a Pant Mode Opiera Solar Scoarion Por Moce ICMP 6050100 dp nay ures Tay gt x gap to be the same value Tigi Laba 1 iT Media Check HLD Sas p Paper ie kar Defned Facer Sine Rol Wicth E5 nha 0250 m 25 Heck iL ni oA Ipa Ea G Pee Cut Meda Dyba Bottom margin is on the gears page Adjust Maie o Adan and the gap is on the unit options Minda Ga yem page The left gap value is the left Bnycdai sak By A fright on the layout and the right gap Foster Mang value is the up down direction on the CP CA layout D Frei mi In the Layout there are three labels Ca Fodio lin each frame per SmartMark a
12. Using a similar soft clean cloth or soft tissue paper wipe away any loose toner within the printer If there is a large build up of toner use a toner vacuum to clean it out 7 All of the internal components that were removed to perform clean ing will have contact point terminals that send signals to the printer Pay special attention to these contact points and do not clean them with any chemicals Simply use a toner vacuum to clean up any loose toner on the connectors This will ensure a good connection without damaging them 8 Reinstall the fuser unit 9 Return the four image drum cartridges to the printer gently and carefully 10 Close the top cover 1 3 1 Cleaning the LED Lens Array If there is loose toner on the LED lens array or if you are getting a white band or a white stripe light printing in the vertical direction well printing then it is time to clean the LED head as de scried below 1 Turn off the power of the printer LED head 2 Press down the OPEN button to open the top cover 3 Wipe the lens surface at the four positions of the LED head with soft tissue paper gently and lightly Be sure to clean both ends of the array as this is what posistions it into the imaging drum NOTE Do not use the solvents such as methyl alcohol or thinner for cleaning the LED head lens because they can damage the LED head 4 Close the top cover 1 3 2 Cleaning the Imaging Drums NOTE The image drum green ima
13. act our Technical Support staff as instructed on the following pages In order to expedite your request please include the serial number of your machine Each Allen Datagraph Systems Inc machine has a label identifying its serial number General Information Allen Datagraph Systems Inc Hereafter known as ADSI Operating Manuals and Addenda provide a general understanding of the operation of the contracted system its major components and the functional elements of those components The Manuals and Addenda contain Safety Description Installation Operation and Maintenance information We strongly recommend thoroughly reading and understanding the information in this manual before operating this equipment If additional information is required or clarification needed feel free to contact ADSI The Manuals and Addenda may not be copied or reproduced in whole or part without written consent of Allen Datagraph Systems Inc 03 Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liabilities ADSI Digital Printing Systems are warranted free of defects in both materials and workmanship Should any part of this equipment be defective it will be repaired or replaced at the option of the manufacturer at no charge for parts or factory labor for a period of one 1 year from the date of in stallation All warranty services are performed at the ADSI factory Replacement parts not installed at the factory will be billed to the customer at regular prices
14. and open the top cover Then push it back down until it locks closed The unit will make some noise and the LED display should say Adjusting Temperature 2 Wait 30 seconds OPEN button 3 Open the top cover by pressing down on the OPEN button 4 Lift up on the two blue lock levers on each side of the fuser unit in the direction of the unlock arrow Lift up the fuser only by the handle to remove NOTE Fuser unit will be very hot Be careful when handling po 5 Take the 8 5 x11 sheet of the material and gently touch it to the red roller through the larger opening removing it within 3 seconds f you see any warping melting or damage of the media DO NOT use this media in the printer If material is unaffected then it is okay to try a roll test print NOTE This test is not a guarantee that the media will work with this system This test will help prevent damage to the printers internal components 6 Return the Fuser unit by its handle to printer Lock down the two blue lock levers on each side of the fuser unit in the direction of the lock arrow and close the top cover If you see any damage to the media then DO NOT print with it If the media is unaffected continue with your print quality testing 1 4 3 Media Weight Settings Using a compatible media weight for different types of materials is critical for proper operation of the printer because the fuser operates at extremely high temperatures If an incompatible me
15. change the media weight settings with in the Wasatch SoftRIP Click Setup blue gears To the right of imaging configuration click Edit Click Properties Change the Weight dropdown to desired setting NOTE MEDIA CHECK BOX MUST BE UNCHECKED AT ALL TIMES 5 Click OK 6 Recommended to save each profile as a descriptive name when settings are changed BA WON 23 A 1 4 4 Troubleshooting with Media Weight Settings Warning If a heavier than required media weight is used this may result in overheating and or damaging the internal components of the printer Toner Flaking If the toner is flaking off your media after it has been printed this is a sign that your media weight setting was not heavy enough Try a heavier setting until the toner is cured to the media Hot Melt If the toner has a brownish hue and or the colors are bleeding into each other this is a sign that your media weight is to heavy and is burning the toner Try a lighter media weight setting until the image is clean Registration If you are having registration issues going to a heavier media weigh will slow your print speed down and may improve the registration of your print 1 4 5 Exit Speed Settings The Exit Speed setting fine tunes the fusing speed of the printer The user selects a value from the scale we recommended not going below 15 or higher than 15 The speed adjusts based on the value the user selected To get to the
16. d however it must be properly unpacked installed and setup to run prior to operating This manual will guide you through each of these processes 1 0 1 Safety 08 For your own safety read this instruction manual before operating the equipment Knowledge of the machine s components and specific hazards will minimize the possibility of accidents and injury Wear proper clothing Do not wear loose clothing neckties necklaces or jewelry which may be caught in moving parts Shoulder length hair and longer should be pulled back and secured at all times to prevent catching in equipment Keep your work area clean and well lit to prevent tripping or accidentally placing arms hands and fingers in danger An Emergency Stop E Stop push button located on the front of the machine near the cutter You can use this switch any time you want to insure that none of the motors will move NOTE The E Stop stops all motors It does not power off the printer or the printer base In parallel with the e stop switch is the door cover safety switch If either the cover is open or the E Stop switch is de pressed then no motors on the printer base will move WARNING THE PAPER CUTTER HAS HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY 1 0 2 Site Preparation The following are guidelines for preparing the customer site for installation of the ADSI equipment Location 1 Provide a sturdy level table for equipment weighing 200 Ibs
17. dia weight is used for an extended period of time it can result in damage to the printer and or it s components This guide will help you determine what media weight setting is best for your job NOTE Avoid rubber based adhesives polypropylene and polystyrene substrates Any damage to the image drums transfer belt fuser or printer components caused by improper media or media weight settings are not covered by warranty The media weight setting effects the speed at which the material feeds through the printer along with the fuser temperature The combination of these two variables are extremely important to achieve optimal print quality and avoid reduced life of the fuser Media weight settings can range from Ultra Heavy to Medium Choosing a heavier setting will feed the material at a slower rate Using a lighter setting will feed material through the printer at a faster rate It is recommended to start with Ultra Heavy and work your way down the list below The media weight choice is critical with different materials since each setting offers different speeds and fuser temperatures which will greatly influence toner adhesion registration and overall quality Change the media weight settings in the following order to extend the life of the fuser and decide which is best for your material Ultra Heavy slow Label 1 Ultra Heavy 2 Ultra Heavy 3 Heavy Light Medium Light Medium fast To
18. e die cut and weeded or pre die cut and mark printed on top or bottom of media If you want to look for printed marks you will use the mark sensor The mark sensor can be mounted looking at the top or bottom of the material de pending on where the mark is printed If you want to use the pre weeded material you will use the gap sensor Gap Sensor Training Place media with a label in front of the gap sensor Press and hold the and buttons on the top of the sensor Red light will come on Re lease buttons and red light will flash Move gap between labels in front of sensor Press and release the minus button on the sensor Red light will go out if training is successful You can check if sensor is working by verifying the orange light goes on off when the media is changed from gap to label Mark Sensor Training Put white material in front of sensor Press and hold the white button for 3 seconds Put black target in front of sensor Press and hold the black button for 3 seconds Test by verifying that bar graph goes from 1 light to 5 lights as you scan back and forth between the black target and the white background Operation Next use the sensor selector switch on the printer base to select the sensor you are using If you are not using pre die cut material select set the sensor selector to the vertical position You will need to know the following information from your artwork department e The repeat
19. er correct is to print the number of labels shown in column 3 Measure the error for first row and measure the error for the last row Subtract and divide by number of spaces Example If you print a 2 5 inch label and the first label has a placement error of 0 01 inches and the last label has an error of 0 07 inches Subtracting these 0 07 0 01 and dividing by 4 you get 0 015 error to be applied to the register mark period value on the drivers page If the labels are too close together increase the register mark period by the correct If the labels are too far apart reduce the register mark period by this value Label height Inches Label Height mm Invalid Height 0 5 1 99 12 7 30 7 20 rows 20 rows S To align the label to the stock for the first label of each group of rows you change item 5 Increase value to move print away from printer and decrease value to move to towards printer 28
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21. ging cylinder on bottom is very fragile Please pay special attention when handling it Do not expose the image drum cartridge to direct sunshine and strong light about 1500 lux And do not expose it to room light for more than 5 minutes CAUTION Cleaning the imaging drum is a last resort to save the drum cleaning the green imaging cylinder can cause damage to it that is non repairable If drum is damaged please replace with a new image drum If you notice a repeating pattern on you prints you may need to clean the imaging drum This should only be done when there is an adhesive build up on the imaging surface of the drum If you are seeing a repeating dot on you print see if you can locate the corresponding mark on the color matching drum If it appears to be adhesive then follow the steps below to clean it off If it appears that it is a ding in the green imaging surface then replace the a new drum 1 Press down the OPEN button to open the top cover 2 Remove the suspected imaging drum out carefully 3 Place the imaging drum on a piece of newspaper to protect it flip the imaging drum over and inspect it Use the white gear to spin the green imaging cylinder Locate the damage to the drum and determine if it is adhesive or a ding in the surface 4 If it is adhesive then get a soft clean cloth and gently try to wipe away adhesive If the adhesive is built up and simply wiping will not clean you may use a small amount denatured alco
22. hol or DVD cleaner best to help break it loose After cleaning a section wipe with a clean dry soft cloth before continuing to spin the drum to the next section 21 1 4 Troubleshooting amp FAQ This document gives some basic advice about troubleshooting your AXXIS HS Printer It is not intended to be a complete guide to all possible problems However even if you are a non technical person there are some simple steps you can take to try and diagnose a problem If you have managed to perform some basic troubleshooting procedures then our tech support team will be in a much better position to help you before you contact them 1 4 1 Material Compatibility Using a compatible media is critical for proper operation of this printer Using incompatible media will result in print job failures poor output quality possible damage to the printer amp its components lost time and down time This guide will help you determine what media will safely run through your system NOTE Avoid rubber based adhesives polypropylene and polystyrene substrates Any damage caused by improper media is not covered by warranty 1 4 2 Material Test Procedure 22 Before we start printing on a new material we want to first make sure it can handle the printers high fusing temperatures Start by cutting off an 8 5 x11 sheet of the material you are testing 1 To get the fuser up to temperature Open and Close the top cover by pressing down on the OPEN button
23. led it is recommended to perform a test print to ensure the connection to the printer is operational Webbing the AXXIS HS Load the roll media onto the input mandrel Rotate the red nip handle to the 12 o clock position to allow material insertion between nip and grit rollers Open the media guides using the turn handle to allow material to fall in a straight path when webbed Web the media underneath the white dancer bar and between the grit roller and nip roller con tinuing through the gap sensor on the gear side of the unit to the centering tray When material is fully webbed rotate the red nip handle to the 6 o clock position to close the nip roller and lock the material in place Holding the leading edge of the roll media press the Cut button and remove the excess material Roll media will automatically advance to the optimal start position You can then tighten media guides on the centering tray with the turn handle leaving roughly 1 16 gap between edge of the material and inside of the guide Preforming a Print Station Test Print Click on the start menu of your Windows based PC and click on Printers and Faxes An icon specifying the AXXIS HS will appear in this window Right click on the icon and select Printer Properties for Windows Vista 7 8 amp Properties for Windows XP Anew menu will appear with a Print Test Page option If a test page does not print go back to your Data CD ROM and check the setup Attaching
24. nd three frames in the layout This means we have 9 labels per layout If Rowson Date tev B 2011 Ak o kop you wanted to print a job of 100 labels KK We want to print the layout twelve times 9 x 12 108 To do this change the Copies to Print to 12 see below ba SN seers Layout NG ER LB relin i HSTraininal ahel A inch enz l To print the job click on the printer icon at the top of the screen to RIP amp Print The job will rasterize then spool then print The copy count on the front panel of the printer will count how many layouts have printed 19 1 3 0 Cleaning the Printer 20 Occasionaly you will need to clean the loose toner inside and outside of the printer The toner will adhere to the internal components and needs to be regualarly cleaned This can be done with a clean dry cloth and a toner vacuum Follow the steps below NOTE Try not to touch the image drum terminals the LED lens array and the LED head connectors when cleaning the printer 3 Remove the image drum cartridge a Remove the four image drum cartridges and place them on a flat workbench b Cover the removed image drum cartridge with a black paper 4 Remove the fuser unit a Raise the two blue fuser unit lock aaya levers in the direction shown by the arrow b Hold the handle of the fuser unit and remove it 5 Clean the metal shaft as pictured below with a soft clean cloth or soft tissue paper 6
25. nectors are located on the upper right exit side of the printer when facing the print station 1 1 4 Connecting the Printer Base to the Printer The printer base connects to the printer via the print station harness black plug underneath front middle of print station The harness connects to the printer through the print base To connect the print station harness to the printer see below photo NOTE Wires will be to the right side on connector when looking from front of system 11 1 1 5 Assembling the Printer 1 1 5 1 Accessing Printer 1 Press down the OPEN button and open the top cover 2 Next remove the orange stopper in the fuser by pressing down the blue lever of the fuser unit in the direction of arrow NOTE If you do not use the printer for a long time or transport it please use the stopper Lever of fuser unit Blue OPEN button Stopper Orange 1 1 5 2 Installing the Imaging Drums NOTE The image drum green cylinder on bottom is very fragile Please pay special attention when handling it Do not expose the image drum cartridge to direct sunshine and strong light about 1500 lux And do not expose it to room light for more than 5 minutes 1 Remove the four imaging drums out carefully 2 Place the imaging drum on a piece of newspaper to protect it and peel off the tape of protection sheet 1 and pull it out in the direction of the arrow Starter toner cartridge Image drum
26. om this menu 4 Set Image Configuration Select Image Configuration drop down menu and select the profile you previously installed 5 Select the physical connection drop down menu to set up the printer physical connection in SoftRIP For USB physical connection Select the AXXIS HS USB from this drop down menu For Ethernet or LAN connections Go to the AXXIS HS printer display panel on the printer to find the IP Address Select Menu UP 1 select Configuration Menu select Network select IPv4 Address to display the IP Address of the printer on the Network it is connected to RECORD THIS NUMBER Select the TCP IP List button in Wasatch setup menu The TCP IP Print Server list will appear Select ADD Enter IP Address Select SAVE LIST which returns you to the Wasatch Setup Menu Make sure the Physical Connection dropdown menu shows the IP Address you just added and select it 17 6 Setup paper width in Wasatch Go to Setup Menu select EDIT PROPERTIES Allen Datagraph AXXIS HS Properties lt Print Mods Options Color Separation Footer Margin Make sure paper source is set to Roll Feed and width matches the roll media width that is loaded Select OK gt OK to return to Setup Menu Select Set Maximum Width and check Width Center if not using pre die cut labels Click on Set Maximum Height and uncheck Height Center Select OK _ Physical Connection TCP IP 19
27. on t forget to set the sensor selec tion on knob on printer base to mark or gap depending on what you are using In box 6 set the repeat spacing of the labels This number must be very carefully measured from the beginning of a label to the beginning of the next label beginning of first mark to beginning of next mark It is suggested to measure a number of lables and divide by number of lables mea sured Cut position is O Enable cut should be un checked On the layout page insert one copy of the label and rotate an image As long as the Image s are within the boundaries of the area of the pre die cut material you should not experience any print ing problems If the material you are using is 8 5 inches wide you could fit 4 different but only upto 2 inches in size labes See example given below OK One label OK One Row More than one row not valid i More than one row not valid Enter Number of Copies desired at top of layout page Click on Rip and Print Pre die cut Tips Operator back alignment Operator back of machine alignment is adjusted by the left margin Increase margin to bring print towards the operator 27 Left Right alignment Table of connected pages below The table shows acceptable sizes of labels The number of labels in column 3 is how often the printer realigns the print to the mark If you have more than 1 row the spacing is controled by the register mark period The only way to get this numb
28. spacing of the labels on the pre die cut material begining of first label to begining of the next label e What is the offset from the beginning of the label to print your label e What is the left margin for the label to center printing operator to gear Size of printing in label left to right 25 26 Wasatch Settings Click on Ai button in Wasatch which brings up property page Enter your left margin after unchecking width center Reduce value to move toward gear and increase to move towards operator Select the button and then Properties ee button Multi Purpose Tray 1 Printer Setting Rall F 2 8 5 inches fin inches J 3 No Adjust Media Sensor 4 Gap p H 3 Register Mark Period 6 fo inches Revision Date July 15 2014 In box 1 set Media Weight controls the time the media is exposed to the fuser The heavier the Media Weight setting the longer it is exposed to the fuser s heat This may affect printing speed In box 2 Roll Width will set Wasatch to the correct media size This will also adjust your printable area in the Layout screen Wasatch automatically removes 0 24 inches of media from the Layout screen as you can not print edge to edge Select adjustable in box 3 when using a sensor and no adjust when not using sensor In box 4 and 5 select sensor being used which will allow entering sensor position Changing the sensor position will adjust the printing left right on the media D
29. tion continued 3 Reverse the position of the fuse block so that the desired voltage will appear in the fuse block cover Voltage shown right side up will show when the fuse block cover iS replaced 10 amp Fuse for 115Y system 5 amp Fuse for 230V system on opposite side Figure 3 Fuse Block 4 Close the fuse block cover and verify that the desired voltage is showing Risk of Electrical Fire Do not change the fuse location in the fuse block Do not put a 10 amp fuse in place of a 5 amp fuse Do not put a 5 amp fuse in place of a 10 amp fuse 1 1 0 Installation of AXXIS HS Digital Label Print Station 1 1 1 Setup Printer Base The printer base is shipped assembled in the box Remove packing material and set the printer base on a solid table PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN LIFTING The printer base weighs approximately 200 Ibs 91kg 1 1 2 Setup Printer The printer is shipped in it s own box To unpack follow the diagram below e Take out the gripe on each side as shown in the following figure and lift the cardboard box up e Remove all blue packing tape located on printer body PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN LIFTING The printer weighs approximately 60 8 Ibs 27 6 kg 1 1 3 Set Printer on Printer Base Keeping printer level gently lower the printer straight down onto the printer base tray The control panel should face left The printer connects to the printer base via Ethernet or USB connection These con
30. transit damage to the packing crate or the equipment on the carrier s delivery slip Report any concealed in transit damage to the delivery carrier and to ADSI as soon as it is discovered When possible take pictures for claim purposes Cross reference amounts received to amounts shipped as indicated on the packing lists forwarded with the machinery Report shortages and or defective material immediately to ADSI customer service office ADSI may require defective components to be returned in order to issue credit under warranty Do not return any items without first contacting ADSI and obtaining a Return Authorization Table of Contents WOO IMIFOOQUCHIION AA AA 08 EINES i oa ou 440 4e6 ene uae a eee eee eee eye eee bee eae E E 08 1 0 2 Site Preparation savavend eas ecaeraeeeduweceseraueaaeeeheanyeyuwe NANANG NABAL 09 1 1 0 Installation of AXXIS HS Digital Label Print Station a 11 1 1 1 Setup Printer Base naana anaana aa 11 1 1 2 Setup PING x aaa cea a KG naana 11 1 1 3 Set Printer on Printer Base ences saat 2 eas Sed babe a 11 1 1 4 Connecting the Printer Base to the Printer 0 0 0 0c aaa 11 1 1 5 Assembling the Printer 2 12 1 1 5 1 Accessing Printer lt x 0K GIG oe oe naaa 12 1 1 5 2 Installing the Imagin DrumS n annan aa nanana ASAR LEL ANNA 12 1 1 5 3 Installing the Transfer Belt nananana anaana 13 1 1 5 4 Installing the Fuser aaa AKA deed eee aa 13 1 1 6 Pow
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