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1. 157 ach 158 PUMPS AND 158 Ih dd NIU 158 ETT E OO 160 AC UUN Io ______________ ___ 160 UV CAMP D 161 PV TAN IAIN CU CE 163 BEFORE PENTIN m oe 163 ___ ____ _______ 164 WEEKLY MAINTENANCE ____ __ _______ ____ 168 DEON NIC Eerie ier E E _____ _____ 169 QUARTERLY 170 EON 170 17 APPENDIX GLOSSARY 173 18 APPENDIX RECOMMENDED MEDIA ccsccccccccccccccccccccscccccccccscccscccccssccscccccseees 174 vi The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ 1 Introduction Notations in this Manual This information is important and should be noted Information given in this message warns of a hazard Information given in this message refers to the only safe method of installation or operation and must be adhered to P
2. 43 POWERING UF AND SHUTTING DOWN THE PRINTER 72309 EKATE ATE EE EERE Naia 43 DIABP DUDINOOEDURBES eee rr er er re ere 44 ACTING THE PROGRAM ______ _____ 44 POWERING UP THE RIP STATION uer dete 44 SHUTUNG DOWN THE oo ota tees cir choca seus sweet 44 PROC BU 45 e AROUND THE in ASN _ ____________________ 47 AROUND THE _ ___ _ 47 47 MAIN OCREEN CONTROL ANE 50 OC REN COMPONENTS T a ol e Do DUI 56 MAIN SSBBEN IN OB paca 59 NEVE __________ 61 TOOL X Y M EN 66 2 THE RIP QR Rb bia 77 ORR T TT D S VL UMOR E E M 78 CALD Nui perc et age san ee eee 78 LHE AAT TRON 78 PRINTING MODES AND MAXIMUM FILE SIZE ciccncacscicunstedceuasosciaubereceanosecanabipiachase EERON ERE AEO ENEK REREN 79 PRINTING MODES AND MAXIMUM FILE SIZE E UU
3. Pe3 mjob UVistar mob uUvistar Pe mjob Vick mjob Documents Object name Vick ml Objects of type xml Select Job Job Parameters A 69 056 50 089 cm Resolution 300 600 dpi Print Mode 5PassPD5 Double Click the Preview For Job Cropping 5 Click SELECT JOB UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 125 The cropped area appears in JOB SETTING dialog box as shown below Printing Procedures Vick Job Settings Job Info E RIP Data Preview Size eS le Resolution Print Settings Made 5PassPD5 Direction Bidirectional Speed Fast UV Mode Both iv LV r T Lo Actual Power 4 40 Options Noise 1 Scale x v Double Strike Density E M y E All 100 100 100 LGH 5 File Copy Time Mode axe Tuer Other Font 0 5 Backlit Back Side 509 us e Positioning Alignment Left Center Rigk e oo Print Offset D lt gt Step amp Repeat 1 lt gt 5 Y r if D 05 em Mirror Rotate 180 Tv Job s Label F ae C4 a cm 40 Estimated Print Time 00 00 56 Edit Measure 126 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Bara i Printing Modes 13 Printing Modes This chapter describes the various printing mod
4. 139 TWO WO RRR COWS 139 139 PA II 140 PARAMETER ___ _ 142 14 LOADING AND UNLOADING THE MEDIA eeeeeeeeee eere nne 144 LOADING THE MEDIA BOR FRONT SIDE PRINTING 22 292 9 299 9928 144 LOADING THE MEDIA FOR BACK SIDE PRINTING n estesa dr ir vu de 145 p __ ______ _______ __________ 145 ROOT NS 146 19 PRINTING A FIDE EE EEE eae 147 UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual V iQ FRONT DEP TINTING te eaten E 147 PACK oo enn bt 148 FRONT SIDE AND BACK SIDE REGISTRATION cccccecececec ence cece esee she esse semis se esses se essere se EE EE EE EEE 150 TAE REGISTRATION PROCEDURE duris tel E ETE N 150 IASI REO TRATI ON score toe _______ 152 SEMI AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION USING CAMERAS 00 eee nnne ehh shes eene eere rn nen 153 ADIJO ING THE CAMPA Mr re 154 16 CHECKING THE CONSUMABLES eeeeeeeeeeeeeee esee sess sess 157 ot BIN m
5. 4 Adjust the values in PAGE SETUP dialog box before printing From the MAIN WINDOW click PAGE SETUP to enable you to adjust the page 84 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ The PAGE SETUP window appears as shown in Figure 33 The RIP Procedures The Page Setup Window Page Setup Mirror Print beyond printing area 10096 Full Size Keep Ratio Center Orientation Figure 33 The Page Setup window To define the Page Setup Select the required options from the icons on the left side of the window as well as the three tabs on the right and click CLOSE The application automatically sets the media s Color Management If you want you can print the file at this stage by clicking PRINT in the main RIP dialog box You can adjust the color settings before printing UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 85 Barak iQ The RIP Procedures are v 2 From the main RIP dialog box click COLORS The dialog box appears Colours Figure 34 The Colors dialog box 3 Make the required changes to the Colors settings in the different tabs and click CLOSE 4 From the MAIN RIP dialog box clicks PRINT 86 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ The RIP Procedures Some Advanced Options The Compose Window The COMPOSE option enables you to compose a selection of different files for printing nesting For this you should use the EDITION CREATI
6. Flatbed Made Move Backward Before Print 120 mr Nozzle Test Fire Al Print Speed Fast General Show Tool Tips Turn OFF Heater System upon Exit Show One Media in Full Screen Mode Sensors Check Pistons State Flatbed Shaft Piston Flatbed Press Piston Media Press Piston Free Fall Press Piston End of Media Left Middle Right Jab Queue New Job State Waiting CO Hold Media Backward Distance 0 mir Print Settings Skip white Add Job Label by Default mm Ignore Carriage Acceleration Distance Carriage Movement Margin 250 mm The Matan iQ User s Manual All Enables disables all four related Print Heads Select All Selects all Print Heads for masking Select None Deselects all Print Heads for masking Prink Position 5 Immediate Positioning CO Steps of mm Backlit Marks Head to Head Head to Heads to Table Edge 65 00 mm Y Gap before Image 20 mi Gap From Image 10 min Y Gap Between Marks Fixed 30 mm O Calculated For Swap Front Back Marks Front Marks Color Black Ix Back Marks Color Black 1 Show Maintenance Messages iPhone App Settings UM10100181 Barek iQ Menu Option Function or description Single Direction Print Printing direction left to right only Machine Mode The three printing modes Roll to Roll Flatbed Auto Media Tracking Sets the para
7. _ UV Power off Purge amp Clean heads Close SW amp Switch off computer Wait until UV N lamps cool off and have stopped UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual Barek iQ 8 Around the Windows This chapter describes the main windows and dialog boxes Around the Main Screens Main Icons Top Toolbar Icons Components The following table describes the function of the top toolbar icons and components Icon Component Function or description Returns Carriage to the Home position Prints the job When activated this icon changes to the Pause icon Pauses the print at the end of the pass so that the Carriage stops at the Home position Stops the printing immediately Moves Media forward according to value in Length Box Length Box Distance of Media advance or reverse Moves Media backwards according to value in Length Box UM10100181 The Barak iQ User s Manual 47 iO Around the Windows Icon Component Function or description Pressing this icon will move the Carriage to the left until the icon is released Pressing this icon will move the Carriage to the right until the icon is released Initializes the printer Applies tension to the Media No Init the printer has not been initialiazed Machine Status displays the printer s status Idle Printing Pause amp Initializing Left Toolbar Components The following tables describe the component
8. 168 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ Checking Consumables Clean Rollers Use alcohol and an absorbant cloth to clean all the rollers Back lit Cameras Using alchohol and a clean cloth clean the Camera lens from over sprayed ink Monthly Maintenance Clean Y amp T Rubber Rollers Use alcohol and an absorbant cloth to clean both rollers Clean Metal Rollers Use alcohol and an absorbant cloth to clean the rollers UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 169 Bara i Checking the Consumables Quarterly Maintenance Ink Filters and Replace Ink Filters and Pumps Pumps Change the Ink Filters and Pumps every three months Four Ink Filters Two Ink Pumps UV bulb Replace UV bulbs approximately every 1 000 hours or when the approximately every printed surface is not curing and you have increased the bulb s 1000 hours power to the maximum Before attempting to change a UV bulb you should contact either your in house technician or Matan s engineer for guidance Housing for the _ UV Lamp Long term Maintenance If you shut down the printer for a period of more than three weeks please contact your Matan Service Center for instructions that have to be followed so that the Guarantee Conditions are adhered to If you shut down the printer for a period of between three days and three weeks then you should carry out the following Long term Maintenance Procedure 1 Carry out a
9. HN Lamp Error Err Shutter Counter Counter Reset Thermo Switch Counter Error List i Time Group Error Code Error Description B noconnecton off MA BE Refresh Automatic This window displays the UV System status If any of the indicators are displayed in red please contact Matan Support UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 65 Bare iQ Around the Windows Tools Menu Barak FE Free fall Mode File View Tools Help Export Printer Status Import Printer Settings Printer Statistics Calibrations BCCIPCI Firmware Update Print Modes Plug Update Heads Data Masking Preferences Export Printer Status Saved as a zipped file containing the information such as Log files BarakLog errors that generated error messages JobHistoryLog History of printed jobs such as the amount of ink consumed and media used UserSettingsLog All changes to the printer settings such as advanced fine tuning tension and UV power e Application Settings e Statistics from HASP dongle e Printer Status Import Printer Settings e Imports the application s pre saved settings for further use Printer Statistics Printer Statistics Parameters Left LIV Right LIV UY Total Time oF UY Time From reset 97 Total Passes 66 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Bare i Around the Window
10. Figure 69 Media Settings dialog box measured 130 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ Importing the Jobs l 2 0 10100181 Check COMBINE JOBS check box Import the required job s Printing Modes The JOB SETTINGS dialog box appears As a default the first JOB you import is assigned to Roll 1 the left hand The second Job will be assigned to Roll 2 and the third to Roll 3 if loaded or 1 if there are only two rolls and so on until all the Jobs have been assigned You can now change the number of the roll for which the JOB has been assigned This is done by selecting the required number from the ROLL NUMBER combo box as shown below Jab Info de Size Resolution Print Settings Mode 5PassPD5s Direction Bidirectional iv Speed Fast iv Both iv UV Power 1 LR Actual Power 40 40 Options Noise 1 Scale Bouble Strike Density c M Y 100 100 Ty Backlit Back Side 5094 Faster Positioning Alignment eft e T Print Offset 0 Kl T Step amp Repeat _ KI i 5 n ee Mirror Rotate 180 Job s Label File Marne Copy Time Mode Other Font 0 5 Media Width 160 0 160 0 160 0 Edit Measure E RIP Data Preview ode wie an 7 gt SS The Matan iQ User s Manual 131 Printing M
11. 1 Place the new media on ROLLER and the REAR ROLLER If necessary rewind the media so that it is taut on the roll Install the LIMITERS Feed it behind the PRESS ROLLER and then between the PRESS ROLLER and the SHAFT 4 Release enough media to allow it to drop onto the MEDIA ROLL and align the edges of the media as shown below UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 95 Loading amp Unloading the Media Figure 44 Internal Loading Face o Lower the SHAFT by pressing its button 6 Raise the PRESS ROLLER by pressing its button Bring the media up and between the CARRIAGE BEAM and the PRESS ROLLER as shown below Media Figure 45 Loading Media Internally Face Out 8 From the front of the printer pull the media and if necessary advance it using the software until you can feed it between the I ROLLER and the MEDIA PRESSURE ROLLERS 96 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Loading amp Unloading the Media Figure 46 Feeding media between Roller and Pressure Rollers Internal Loading Face in gt To load the new media internally Face in 1 Place the new media on ROLLER and the REAR ROLLER If necessary rewind the media so that it is taut on the roll Install the LIMITERS Feed it behind the PRESS ROLLER and then between the PRESS ROLLER and the SHAFT 4 Release enough media to allow it to drop onto the MEDIA ROLL and align the e
12. At the rear of the printer and with the table s DOCKING BRACKETS located nearest the printer carefully insert the TABLE S BRACKETS into the printer s PINS until you hear a click from each of the BRACKETS Rear Docking Pin 4 Check that the TABLE is securely attached to the printer UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 107 Preparing the Printer Barek iQ To detach the Flatbed Table from the printer 1 At front of the printer pull down spring loaded knob two DOCKING BRACKETS and turn them so they remain in the open position Pull down this knob and turn it to keep it open Pull the TABLE away from the printer 3 Turn the knobs on the BRACKETS so that they return to their original position At the rear of the printer pull down the spring loaded knob on the DOCKING BRACKETS located on the TABLE and turn them so they remain in the open position Pull the TABLE away from the printer 6 Turn the knobs on the BRACKETS so that they return to their original position The Print Table Mesh table Wings down Figure 55 The Print Table with Wings When the media passes over the activated PRINT TABLE the vacuum prevents wrinkles in the media 108 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Bare iQ Preparing the Printer The vacuum should not be activated when printing on Mesh Media The WINGS should be up by activating the appropriate switch When using
13. The JOB SETTINGS dialog box appears 400x954 Job Settings Job Info T Size Resolution Print Settings Made 5Pass Direction Bidirectional Speed Fast Options Moise 1 m Double Strike Density M s AI Scale gt s 100 Positioning alignment Print Offset Rotate 180 Tv Job s Label il j T o KP Step amp Repeat i gt 1 Gap 1 Isl Name Time Other Media Font 10 5 1_ 433 Edit Measure 3 Check the BACKLIT option UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual E RIP Data Preview m P fa od e Estimated Print Time 00 04 07 Bill Rl 3 rll Humbe oe le prt Printing file SS ee 147 Bare iQ Printing a file Head to Head or Head to Tail is activated according to the option that you chose in the Backlit Marks group box from the Preferences dialog box 4 Click OK and print the front side The following figure page Error Bookmark not defined shows the printed Front REGISTRATION MARKS Front Registration Marks Back side printing To print the File Back Side 1 Move the successfully printed job from the green pane to the white pane 2 Double click the job The JOB SETTINGS dialog b
14. The Barak iQ User s Manual UM 10100181 Barek iQ Document V4 10100181 07 11 Matan Digital Printers Ltd 2005 2011 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or any computer language in any form or by any third party without the prior written permission Matan Digital Printers Ltd Disclaimer Matan Digital Printers Ltd does not accept any responsibility for any damage caused to its products by unauthorized personnel Environment Policy a Customers are advised when changing consumables or any parts of the printer care should be taken to dispose of these consumables or parts in the correct Cc manner and according to the laws and regulations of the local authorities For further details regarding the disposal of parts and consumables contact your local distributor Head Office Matan Digital Printers Ltd 14 Amal Street Rosh Ha Ayin 48092 Israel Tel 972 3 9002720 Fax 972 3 9002721 Email for Customer Support support matanprinters com U S Office Matan USA Inc 90 Earhart Drive Suite 4 Williamsville NY 14221 Tel 1 716 631 3770 Fax 1 716 631 3576 Email for customer support support 2matanusa com Europe Office Matan EU C Rosalia de Castro 21 08025 Barcelona Spain Tel 34 902 932825 Fax 34 902 932826 Email for customer support support eu ematanprinters com
15. UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual Declarations of Compliance FC This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class A Industrial Scientific and Medical Radio Frequency Generators also meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil industriel g n rateur de radio fr quences pour applications scientifiques et m dicales classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Limited Warranty For a period specified in the contract from the date of original purchase Limited Warranty Period Matan Digital Printers 2001 Ltd Company will at Company s option either replace or repair any defective product Product manufactured by Company and sold by its authorized distributor within its jurisdiction Territory to the person making a claim under this Limited Warranty provided the original purchaser complies with the terms and conditions set forth herein below This Limited Warranty applies only to a person or company that demonstrates to Company s reasonable satisfaction he or it was the original purchaser of a Product purchased in new condition in the original package from an author
16. e Caldera is of the top leading wide format RIP software producers e Caldera is based on a user friendly graphic interface with unique drag and drop options e Caldera works on both Linux and Macintosh operating systems The Caldera computer should be used only for the RIP software 80 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Bare iQ Seamer The RIP Procedures Quick Start for Caldera After activating the Caldera computer the Caldera GrandRIP application screen automatically appears _ Fotolia 16 File Special About File Special About v8 CALDERA Files human eyes Application Bar A pp Baraia J Fotolia Fotolia_ 11993418 12408652_ XWLjpg XXLjpg Image Bar Fotolia 12920968 13085947 XXLjpg XLipg ALDERA WIDE FORMAT IMAGING Fotolia 20221073_ XxLjpg i GrandRip 1 Q 8 E 55 a Fotolia Desktop 2 kj The APPLICATION BAR gives you access to application s tools and IMAGE BAR normally contains the icon of each loaded image In both bars the icons comprise two sections as shown below F 9 File Special About v8 CALDERA Main Settings B Upper Section Info Filernary Trashcan Compose Tiling
17. gt Size 59 056 300 Print Mode 5PaszPD5 Double Click the Preview for Job Cropping Figure 65 Select Barak Job window 2 Double click the JOB S PREVIEW box at the lower left corner of the SELECT BARAK JOB window 122 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Bare i Printing Procedures The CROP PREVIEW dialog box appears as shown below Crop Preview Dialog x Offset 0 000 cm Y Offset 0 000 cm width 59 056 Height 50 089 3 You can crop the job by one of two methods Either Click and drag the cross hair cursor over the image to define the area that has to be cropped as shown below and click OK Or Enter the required values at the lower right corner of the dialog box as shown below click APPLY and then OK UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 123 Bar2 iQ Printing Procedures Crop Preview Dialog Cancel MTAEYSENMA XOffset 33 856 Y Offset 9 534 cm width 34125 Height 15 577 cm The Crop Preview dialog box closes 4 In the Jobs Preview box the Job s preview including the crop area is displayed as shown below 124 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 KY Printing Procedures Select Barak Job Look in 0 i 9 7 E9 I ijUvistari5 3pass mjob 13 16 3pass mjob oy Uvistar mob Documents Pel mjob SUvistar Pe mob
18. 3 portant Notes It is recommended that the operator be fully familiar with all sections of this manual Failure to do may compromise the warranty and the accuracy of the printer After moving the printer to a new location you must ensure that it is completely level before commencing work The Operating Procedures described in this manual should be carried out in the order that they are presented The printer is under constant development and we reserve the right to make changes to its specifications without prior notification UM10100181 The Barak iQ User s Manual 1 Barek iQ v The photographs appearing in this manual were taken under factory conditions Any objects n that may appear other than those refered to in the accompanying caption should be ignored In some photographs for clarity the printer s outer covers were removed When any reference is made to Media it also refers to Substrates and visa versa we You should use the Around the Windows chapter as your Quick Reference Guide _ This chapter contains an explanation of all the application s main windows and dialog boxes amp When changing worn parts or used materials dispose of them according to your local regulations and where applicable have them recycled The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ 2 The Print Workflow The following flowchart gives you our recommended workflow for using your Barak iQ print
19. Density 1 Backlit Back Side Position Alignment Print Offset _ D Kl Step amp Repeat Gap Rotate 180 Job s Label Name copy Time Other Fant 0 5 em Media Zim Left i 43 3 Estimated Print Time 00 04 07 EditiMeasure _ Rall 4 Click OK to print back side Front side and back side registration The Registration Procedure 150 To achieve Front to Back registration the BarakFE adds registration marks to the sides of the printed file along the Y axis EN The front registration mark looks like this m m The back registration mark looks like this a A set of LED lights is installed at the front edge of the Print Table shown below to illuminate your media from underneath This will help you see the front side registration marks through the media This will assist you in placing the cross exactly The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ Printing a file in the middle of the four squares thus positioning the print exactly aligned to the print Registration LEDs Registration LEDs From the BarakFE you can move the printed image on the X axis left right the Y axis up down You can also tilt the image if there is a difference in height between the registration marks on both sides The tilt is limited to 300 lines UM10
20. Single use disposable nitrile gloves short duration exposure of few minutes or where only splashes likely Not to be reused when removed Minimum 0 4mm thick neoprene or nitrile gloves longer duration exposure or mechanical handling activities To be replaced immediately when punctured or degraded Heavy duty unlined neoprene gloves when using solvents To be replaced immediately when punctured or degraded There is no one glove material or combination of materials that will give unlimited resistance to any individual or combination of chemicals The selection of single or multi use gloves is dependent upon the level of exposure The performance or effectiveness of the glove may be reduced by physical chemical damage and poor maintenance Always ensure that gloves are free from defects and that they are stored and used correctly Hands should be inspected on a regular basis for any signs of skin damage or inflammation Penetration Time of Glove Material The exact break through time has to be obtained from the manufacturer of the protective gloves and must be observed Eye Protection Safety glasses Body Protection Protective work clothing disposable overalls are preferable Acrylates like any other organic solvent are skin and or eye irritants Since acrylates do not evaporate they will remain on the skin or clothes for extended periods This long term exposure caused by the non volatility can give rise to dermatit
21. Temperature Switch TS E Temperature Warning Temp W Circuit KE Shutter Signal 50 B temperature Error Temp E Temperature TE Shutter signal 51 Unit Unit Phase Mains PE Fan Speed Fan Unit is On noON Temperature Warning Master Slave MS Accumulated SE Lamps Status gt operations L R Left E 0 Power Lamp p Ready LMPready Power LI Fan Fan On FANon Temp EPS Power 96 Fan Run FANrun Temp Temp Lamp Left Apply Shutter Open Lamp Time Hours Lamp S Right 50 App Shutter Close SHdose EPS Time Hours EPS Sai IN T ANN Lamp Error Err Shutter Counter Counter Reset Thermo Switch Counter I teft Error List i Time Group Error Code Error Description Ei No Connection Off E Error E Mo Error Refresh Automatic Figure 23 MUC Control Panel UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 39 Barek iQ The Main Systems amp Operator s Controls Operator s Controls Front Control Panels There are five OPERATOR S CONTROL BUTTONS located on the left side of the front of the printer as shown in Figure 24 Flat Free Fall Hood Wing Switch Vacuum Regulator Figure 24 The Operator s Control Buttons The following table describes the function of each of the buttons Flatbed To raise lower the Flatbed pistons Free Fall To open close th
22. The printer has 12 MEDIA PRESSURE ROLLERS in the Barak3 and 18 in the Barak5 installed at the front At the rear of the printer there are 12 or 18 MEDIA PRESSURE ROLLER INDICATORS as shown below that will help you correctly align the media when loading it each indicator at the rear corresponds to a roller at the front of the printer Three of the Media Pressure Roller Indicators 42 UM10100181 The Barak iQ User s Manual 89 Barek iQ Loading amp Unloading the Media Adaptive Media Control The Adaptive Media Controllers help to ensure an even flow of the media Adaptive Media Feeder Adaptive Media Collector Figure 37 Adaptive Media Controllers Adaptive Media Feeder When using the INTERNAL MEDIA FEEDER MODE a set of two ADAPTIVE MEDIA FEEDERS AMF as shown below is provided and should be installed at the rear of the printer The FEEDERS should be secured to the printer next to the ends of the new media as shown below Media __ Locking Knob Figure 38 An assembled Adaptive Media Feeder 90 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ Loading amp Unloading the Media Adaptive Media Collector A set of two ADAPTIVE MEDIA COLLECTORS AMC as shown below is provided and should be installed at the front of the printer The COLLECTORS should be secured to the printer next to the ends of the printed media as shown below DN Figure 39 An assembled Adaptive Media Co
23. _ Lower Section There are three ways to access the target file or dialog box via the icon Upper Section double click Lower Section click e Drag and Drop the icon UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 81 The RIP Procedures The File Manager gt To load the required file 1 In the APPLICATION BAR double click FILEMAN GrandRip Filemari HE Click Open 3 Select the required file and click OPEN A preview of the selected file appears in the IMAGES BAR from where you send it to print 82 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 iQ The RIP Procedures The Preview Window gt display the required image e In the IMAGES BAR double click the required image The image is displayed as shown below BMW Backlit front pdt scale paper 3 3 aP 2 E Standard Tools Ruler measure Exp Vector Tools Crop Figure 31 The Display window UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 83 The RIP Procedures The Main RIP Window 10 Colors Figure 32 The Print window gt print a file 1 To print a file access the PRINT MODULE by double clicking BARAK in the APPLICATION BAR or by dragging and dropping the icon Drag and drop the required image from the IMAGES bar to the PRINT WINDOW Select the required resolution the media s width type and color mode CMYK
24. 03 Bit 04 Fixed parameter error Servo driver error Motion commands set error Positive direction Negative direction overtrayvel Servo ON incomplete Servo driver communication warning Function or description The motor whose alarms and or warnings are displayed 64 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ Around the Windows Clear All Alarms and Warnings Clears the alarm s and or warning s that are displayed Refresh Refreshes the window and displays any alarms or warnings If the warnings and alarms persist shut down the printer and restart it Status OK Displayed when no alarms or warnings are shown MUC Report z Client 9 3 8 Error Unit Lamp LE Temperature Switch TS H Temperature Warning Temp W Circuit KE Shutter Signal 50 E Temperature Error Temp E Temperature TE shutter signal 51 Bl unit unite Phase Mains PE Fan Speed Fan Unit is On noON Temperature Warning T Warn Master Slave M5 BEE ERE Accumulated SE Lamps Status r Operations ye Left On LMPon Power 0 Lamp Ready LMPready FAN Power 0 Fan Fan EPS Power 95 Fan Run FANrun Temp Temp Lamp Left 50 Shutter Open 8 Lamp Time Hours Lamp Right 50 Shutter Close SHcdose EPS Time Hours EPS L R BN HN HN HN
25. 25 ft from the Restricted Area Flush the affected area with water Disposal A covered fireproof container clearly labeled as hazardous waste should be placed in the production area for disposing waste solvent and ink The container must be electrically grounded during the transfer of liquids into or from the container If solvent soaked rags or absorbents are used to clean the area they must also be disposed of into a closed fireproof container and labeled as hazardous waste These waste containers must be located at least 7 6 m 25 ft from the Restricted Area Contact your local fire health and safety agencies for information regarding the storage and disposal of waste from the printer Fire Protection Provide dry carbon dioxide CO fire extinguishers and install them in easily accessible locations Potential Fire Hazard 12 Use Fire Extinguishers In the case of serious fires you can also use alcohol resistant foam and water spray mist Do not attempt to extinguish the fire by using a direct water jet onto it Cool endangered containers with water spray The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ Collect contaminated fire fighting water separately It must not enter the sewage system Safety Specific risks As a consequence of combustion or thermal decomposition hazardous by products may be produced such as carbon monoxide carbon dioxide nitrogen oxides or sulfur oxides Exposure to c
26. Carriage Movement Margin mm 5 In MACHINE group box check ROLL TO ROLL option and click The following window appears A The changes will take effect when you restart the program Click OK and restart the program To start collecting the media Load the media as described in any of the above methods external internal face out or face in Using the software advance the media until its leading edge reached the COLLECTOR SHAFT 72 Tape the leading edge to the COLLECTOR SHAFT Z From the CONTROL PANEL set the media s PRINT TENSION POWER at a low value Using the software advance the media at least one revolution of the COLLECTOR SHAFT 7 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ The media is loaded from the rear of the printer as shown below Loading amp Unloading the Media Using the software apply tension so that the COLLECTOR SHAFT Z begins to revolve As soon as the COLLECTOR SHAFT 7 has taken up the media s slack increase the PRINT TENSION POWER to a higher value as required CARRIAGE SSS SSS Vacuum Table Feeder Shaft r Tension Shaft T i Press Roller FreeFall Pistons Media Flow Direction Media Flow Direction Front Roller I T e m L 8 ln cor n Collector Shaft Z Feeder Shaft The printer is now ready start the job To unload the Media UM1
27. Front Wing 2 Raise and lower the Flatbed Media Pressure Rollers 3 Activate or deactivate the vacuum Preset on the Vacuum Regulator 4 Spare 138 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ Printing Modes gt To load the media using the Remote Control Unit 1 the REMOTE CONTROL UNIT press Button 1 The FRONT WING rises With the leading edge of the media resting exactly on that of the FRONT WING make sure that the two edges are in contact with each other for their entire width Press Button 2 The FLATBED PRESS ROLLER lowers and grips the media After lowering the FLATBED PRESS ROLLERS press Button 1 again to lower the FRONT WING Press Button 3 The VACUUM TABLE PUMP is activated and will keep the media attached to the VACUUM TABLE while the FLATBED ROLLERS feed the media under the PRINT HEADS The media is now ready to be printed Unloading the Media using the Remote Control Unit gt To unload the printed media using the Remote Control Unit 1 Press Button 2 The FLATBED PRESS ROLLERS rise Press Button 3 The vacuum turns off Remove the printed media Backlit Printing The Two Workflows There are two methods of workflow for creating Double side Backlit printing e Head to Head printing e Head to Tail printing Head to Head Printing This method is recommended for short prints In this method the front side is printed then the media is rolled back the roll is f
28. Mesh the ABSORBENT PRINT MATERIAL should be placed on the table To avoid crashing the Print Heads into the Wings make sure to adjust the Carriage height before you start any operation that requires Carriage movement such as Init media measuring printing etc Incorrect adjustment of the Print Table height can cause damage to the Print Heads When the Wings up place 1 Absorbent Print Material on the ES Vacuum Table Print Table Print Table Wings up Figure 56 Print Table with Wings The level of vacuum applied to the media is regulated by the VACUUM REGULATOR according to the media you use Single or Multi Media printing e Width of Media the wider the media the lower the vacuum e Weight of Media the heavier the media the lower the vacuum Rigid Media use low level of vacuum e When working with polyethylene PE and wrinkles appear we recommend you to work with the wings up We recommend that you experiment until you find the optimal level The Print Table height can only be adjusted by an authorised Matan Technician UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 109 Barek iQ Preparing the Printer Adjusting the Carriage Height Carriage Manual Carriage Carriage Up Down Switch Height Adjuster Height Gauge Rum HL ma Figure 57 Carriage Height Gauge The height of the CARRIAGE has to be adjusted according to the thickness of the m
29. Test to the right of the previous one until there is no more room on the X axis A message appears stating that there is no more room You must now advance the media manually according to the value in the Length Box default Print Heads Maintenance Nozzle Test Fire All Dialog Around the Windows 70 mm You then put the Step Offset back to zero and then print the next Nozzle Test at the zero position Small Drops When checked the Nozzle Test Target will be printed with small drops Heads Mask Select All Select None On Media Fire All Length 10 400 Step Offset to the Right 5 iv C Small Drops Media Adv After At Home Position Sec Mininnur v Fire All Dialog Heads Mask At Home Position UM10100181 Select All Selects all Print Heads for firing Select None Selects no Print Heads for firing Fire All Length Choose or enter the required value Step Offset to the Right Prints the next Nozzle Test to the right of the previous one until there is no more room on the X axis Then prints the next Nozzle Test on the next line Print Nozzles Small Drops When checked the Fire All Target will be performed with small drops Media Adv After The media advances after printing according to the value in the Length Box Sec Specify the duration Fire Fires at the Home position The Matan iQ User s Manual 51 Around the Wi
30. em 3Pass 3PassPD35 4Pass 4PassFine SP ass bPassPD35 SPass c cn P3 fe Dc FB Bo C TD Po oe Of e e e e e The PRINT MODES screen shows the settings each PRINT MODE 72 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Bara iQ Plug Update Around the Windows Plug Update Plug Information Options Ink Credit ID 588380236 Free Fall 0 001 M 0 00 L Y 0 00 L 000 L Time Jul 26 2011 15 12 40 Input Code ID The ID number of the HASP key The internal HASP key time and date Options The options with which the printer can print This is preset by Matan Whenever these options have to be changed Matan will send you a new Plug Input Code by email UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 73 Around the Windows Heads Data Masking Heads Data Mask Heads Mask amp y Select All Select Mone Barek iQ Menu Option Function or description Heads Mask Preferences Preferences Units Measurement mm cm meter Resolution DPI iv Temperature Celsius iv Bose NN _ 88 Ink Level Liters anin Lert En Right Right to Lert Machine Mode Roll to Roll e Free Fall O Flatbed Auto Media Tracking Total Steps Average 5 L a Ignore Tracking Less Than 0 mm 42 Number of Correction Steps 3 Ed
31. from the NOZZLE TEST group box in the CONTROL PANEL as shown below Nozzle Test Step Offset to the Right Small Drops Fire All Tocarry out a Nozzle Test 1 In the STEP OFFSET to the RIGHT box select the required offset for the Nozzle Test on the media 2 Click PRINT NOZZLE TEST The Nozzle Test is printed The following figure shows a successful NOZZLE TEST with no missing data 112 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ Preparing the Printer Figure 60 A successful Nozzle Test The following figure shows an unsuccessful NOZZLE TEST with missing data as indicated Figure 61 An unsuccessful Nozzle Test 3 Carefully examine the entire test and purge and clean the NOZZLES where necessary with wipes 4 Carry out another test and carefully examine the results until you are satisfied that all the NOZZLES are firing The Left Right Calibration Procedure In order to ensure that the left to right print is correctly aligned with the right to left print you have to perform a LEFT RIGHT CALIBRATION TEST You carry out this procedure from the CALIBRATIONS group box in the CONTROL PANEL Calibrations Left Right UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 113 Bar2 iQ Preparing the Printer Tocarry out the Calibration procedure 1 In the CALIBRATIONS group box click LEFT RIGHT The LEFT RIGHT CALIBRATION dialog box appears Left Right Calibration Differe
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33. in the vicinity e Do not allow untrained personnel to handle ink cleaning fluids or waste fluids or to enter the Restricted Area UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 15 Safety Barek iQ Keep children and animals away from the printer Wear multi layer protective gloves for example 4H Saranex or Nitrile gloves when handling cleaning fluid inks or any waste fluids to prevent contact with skin Always wear protective goggles while handling ink system cleaning fluid or waste liquid Wear clothing that covers all body parts to prevent ink contact with skin Ink can be irritating to eyes throat and skin and breathing its vapors can cause dizziness or other symptoms These symptoms may not appear immediately Never wear contact lenses while handling inks or flushing fluid When using flushing fluid make sure that the printer is completely shut down and cooled down Wash your hands thoroughly at the end of each work shift before eating smoking or using the toilet If ink spills on your skin wash immediately Remove any clothing that is contaminated with ink Working with Loctite Avoid contact between Loctite and your eyes or skin Follow the manufacturer s safety instructions very carefully Only use the specifed Loctite product number Working with the Barak iQ Printer 16 Please take the following precautions when working with the Barak iQ printer in order to ensure your personal safety A
34. is not correctly aligned it will be difficult to obtain good registration for ___ the back side printing Loading the Media for Back Side Printing Head to Head gt To load the media Back Side 1 Using the MEDIA BACKWARD icon rewind the printed media 2 Flip the printed media core 3 Place the printed media between the LIMITERS as shown below Flipped Media printed on front side The Flipped printed Media loaded for Back Side printing Load the flipped roll Use the two cuts made before printing the front side to align the media to the PRINT TABLE 6 Use the MEDIA FORWARD and the MEDIA BACKWARD icons with the LENGTH box to finely adjust the alignment UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 145 i Loading and Unloading Media 7 Measure the media Head to Tail gt To load the media Back Side 1 Cut the media according to the second thin line printed at the end of the front side 2 Take the collected media from the front of machine and placing the printed media between the LIMITERS reload it Using the thin line as a guide align the media to the PRINT TABLE Use the MEDIA FORWARD and the MEDIA BACKWARD icons with the LENGTH box to finely adjust the alignment 5 Measure the media 146 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ 15 Pr inting a file Front Side Printing gt print the file Front Side 1 Import the job 2 Double click the job
35. when the printer is in operation and proper safety guidelines must be followed to ensure a safe work environment Only the machine operator and authorized personnel may access the Restricted Area is mandatory that the machine operator presses one of the EMERGENCY STOP buttons as soon as he sees an unauthorised person within the restricted area Moving parts can cause serious injury 14 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barz iQ Wide angle Mirror Safety i i 4 Wide angle Mirror M m BE zd um Qu Fe a a ae d a a ipee dam ET t E a User Not to scale You must install a wide angle mirror that will provide the operator with a peripheral view of the restricted area around the printer insuring that it is clear of unauthorized personnel prior to machine operation Personal Safety Ink Handling Please take the following into consideration when handling inks or solvents e Do not store or handle near open flames sparking tools or electrical discharge e Do not drink or otherwise ingest ink cleaning fluid or waste fluids Do not smoke in the vicinity Clear spills immediately Dispose of empty containers ink soaked rags and waste according to relevant local and national authority procedures e Be familiar with the relevant MSDS e Store ink as instructed in the MSDS Do not operate the printer when there is spillage
36. 0 38 9 State Power Actual Power Image Position Roll All e T Figure 28 The Printer Status dialog box Backlit installed Screen Component Function or description Group Box Printer Status dialog box Ink Temperature Displays the temperature of the ink at the SIT Each SIT is displayed as a bar in the Printer Status dialog box The bar shows orange while the ink is being heated green when it reaches th required temperature and red if it 15 exceeded The order of colors is shown above Enables you to adjust the UV power during printing Image Position You can adjust the Image position from the PRINTER STATUS dialog box during printing When printing the back side of a Backlit job Tilt is also available 58 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 1 UV Status UY System Ready Around the Windows The UV Lamps are set to reach their required power output When this is reached their color on the screen changes from gray to green and the UV STATUS will indicate UV SYSTEM READY Main Screen One Job amp Barak FE Free fall Mode File View Tools Help 13 0 10100181 Job Info Name Fotolia 3Pass 7 e Size 120 0 80 3 Resolution 600 300 Area 0 96 Est Print Time 00 01 41 Print Settings Mode 3Pass Speed Fast Direction Bidirectional Alignment Center Uv Mode Both Job s Label On Print Offset 0 0
37. 0100181 e To revolve the COLLECTOR SHAFT Z in the opposite direction use the MEDIA UNLOADER on the CONTROL PANEL shown below Control the speed by moving the slider shown below Media Unloader The Matan iQ User s Manual SIDE VIEW NOT TO SCALE 101 Loading amp Unloading Media Barek iQ In FREE FALL printing you have to prepare the configuration before you print The media is collected onto an external core or simply falls freely Configuring the Software 102 gt To configure the software 2 From the MAIN SCREEN select TOOLS and from drop down menu choose PREFERENCES as shown below Barak FE Free fall Mode View Tools Help Export Printer Status Import Printer Settings Printer Statistics Calibrations BCCIPCI Firmware Update Print Modes Plug Update Heads Data Masking Preferences Preferences Units General Measurement mm cm meter Show Tool Tips Turn OFF Heater System upon Exit Resolution DPI 2 Show Media Full Screen Mode Temperature Celsius Ink Level Liters Sensors Single Direction Print ee TUR uere to Rig Flatbed Shaft Piston Right to Left Flatbed Press Piston Media Press Piston Free Fall Press Piston End of Media Left Middle Right Suto Media Tracking Job Queue Total Steps Average 5 M
38. 100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 151 Barek iQ Printing a file Manual Registration MANUAL REGISTRATION is carried out when you do not have cameras gt To set the Registration Marks manually 1 Start the BACK SIDE printing and pause it after a few passes just when the first pair of registration marks has reached the LED lights and you can see both front and back marks 2 Check the REGISTRATION MARKS and from the IMAGE POSITION group box in the PRINTER STATUS dialog box make the required adjustments as shown below and click APPLY Printer Status Ink IE 41 5 41 4 39 0 40 4 39 0 38 5 41 0 38 5 State Power L F Actual Power 9 H0 Apply Image Position Na T 14 14 d Til DN 152 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ Printing a file The Rear Registration Mark Unaligned The Rear Registration Mark Aligned 3 Observe the printing and if necessary repeat this procedure Semi automatic Registration using Cameras In order to facilitate the registration procedure Matan provides a pair of optional cameras that enables you to observe the registration marks from the workstation The cameras are installed on the UV protection hood as shown below Registration Cameras Registration Cameras 1 Before you start printing open the VIEW menu and choose the BACKLIT CAMERA VIEWER option 2 From the
39. 10100181 Barek iQ UM10100181 Printing Modes Swap Front Back Marks printing the front registration marks 4 squares on the back side and the back registration marks cross on the front side Front Marks Color Enables you to change the colors of the Front Side Marks Back Marks Color Enables you to change the colors of the Back Side Marks When you have to stop and restart the printing it is preferable to use a different color to avoid confusion with the first print The Matan iQ User s Manual 143 Barek iQ Loading and Unloading the Media 14 Loading and Unloading the Media Loading the Media for Front Side Printing Front side loading is applicable for both Head to Head and Head to Tail printing gt To load the media 1 Load the media so that it lays exactly 90 to the Print Table 2 To help the media unwind be printed on and collected as evenly as possible attach the LIMITERS to the rear and front side of the printer as shown below 3 For Head to Head printing make a cut on both edges of the media next to the leading edge of the PRINT TABLE as shown below These cuts will be used as references when you have loaded the printed media for printing on the back side Cut in the Media above the edge of the Print Table Print Table 4 Measure the media 144 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 iQ Loading and Unloading Media p If the Media
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41. Job in the list or right click and choose Job settings UM10100181 The Barak iQ User s Manual 117 Barek iQ Printing Procedures The JOB SETTINGS dialog box appears as shown below Fotolia 3Pass 7 Job Settings Job Info E RIP Data Preview Size Resolution Print Settings Made 3Pass Direction Bidirectional Speed Fast LIV Both Power Actual Power Options Noise 1 m Double Strike Density M 7 All 100 Backlit Back Side BO Positioning Alignment Print Offset 06 Step amp Repeat 1 lt gt s ok Mirror Rotate 180 14 Job s Label File Copy Time Mode Other Font 0 5 Media Left Width i 222 160 0 Edit Measure m Certain settings can be changed during printing See Changing Settings during Printing _ 121 When you open the Jobs Settings dialog box certain values appear as factory set defaults ue according to the mode The defaults that can be changed are indicated in the following table gt To define the job s settings 1 Define the required settings as described in the following table Some settings are not described as they are self explanatory 118 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ Screen Component or Group Box Job Info Print Settings Options Printing Procedures Function or description
42. MAIN SCREEN Click PRINT After a pre defined number of passes according to print mode the printer pauses at the left side of the media and the following message appears Do you wank to pause Ehe print Backlit camera settings 3 Click YES The Carriage will now move to the home position 4 Make sure that the area the front of the printer is clear You now have to adjust the cameras UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 153 Barek iQ Printing Adjusting Cameras The two adjustments that you can make to the camera s orientation are as follows Location of camera e Camera s angle to the PRINT TABLE 1 Bring the cameras to the required location Use this handle to move the Camera through the horizontal plane Use this knob to adjust the Camera s angle 2 To adjust the cameras in the BACKLIT CAMERA VIEWER dialog box click SETTINGS as shown below See lali m ee a The Camera Settings dialog box appears with default view of the left camera 3 From the Camera Calibration group box click Crop and adjust the crop area so that it only includes both the four squares and the cross as shown below 154 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Printing file 4 Click Size 5 Click and drag the cursor from one end of the horizontal line of the cross to the other as sh
43. ME 79 UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual Barek iQ IMPORTIN ___ _______ _ ___4_ 8_ 6 _ _ 117 DEFINING THE JOB SETTINGS TEPORE 117 CHANGING SETTINGS DURING PRINTING _________ 6__6__ 6__ 121 CROPTIN GASO oe one ce denen 122 IS PRINTING MODES Ta eres 127 PRINTING ON DEE PE e 127 PRINTING OPTIONAL 222599348901 99098 009912 __ __ ___0 ENEE 128 EPLI DE c 128 CONFIGURING THE H 128 PREPARING THE PRINTER FOR MULTI ROLL PRINTING eaae tows dave aeu d edle io saberes o dde e oco 130 OR ING IO D e eae 131 SINGLE pir NUS OP PRINTING 133 AGA TD PRINTING OPTIONAL NTC AAE EOT EREE 133 CONFIGURING THE SOFTWARE FOR FLATBED PRINTING sjwiivicssesctuaeretssdsatedcontexetlamiadgacnsedse ese dy 134 VOV rc 135 TOR OA _ __________ __ ______ ___ 135 MEDIAS ccc 138 LOADING RIGID MEDIA ON A FLATBED USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cesse 138 UNLOADING THE MEDIA USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT s si inte eb 139 BACKAT uii I T
44. ON and data ENTRY tools Unnamed 30 0 Compose Interactive Mode Figure 35 The Compose dialog box UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 87 Barek iQ The RIP Procedures The Tiling Window The Tiling option enables you to create multi tiled prints This is ideal for applications where the posters have to be attached to advertisement panels as well as exhibition stands etc Backlight K09 KRZYWE DRUK pdf Tiling V8 2 A31EA 1 801 58 303 baer gen erin SAP iv ANON pl 1 Se a ann Figure 36 The Tiling dialog box gt create multi tiled prints 1 Define the poster size of tiles and tile size left side of window Define overlaps white and crop marks right side of window Drag the file from the IMAGE BAR Usually the client will send a file saved with a ratio of 1 10 If this is the case you should select FULL PAGE or 100096 4 Create TILES 88 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Bare i Loading amp Unloading the Media 10 Loading amp Unloading the Media This chapter sets out the procedures for loading and unloading the media according to the type of print option you require Types of Loading e External Internal Face Out Internal Face In Types of Collecting and Unloading Roll to Roll e Freefall Loading the Media General The Media Pressure Rollers
45. PURGE 2 Clean the PRINT HEADS 3 Place a sheet of transparent plastic bubble material between the PRINT HEADS and the PURGE SINK 170 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Bar2 iQ EL Checking the Consumables 4 Carry out the TURN OFF procedure o Switch off the air supply at the AIR SUPPLY TAP on the PNEUMATIC BOARD Air Supply Waste Ink Tank UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 171 Barek iQ Appendix A Glossary 17 Appendix A Glossary ANSI American National Standards Institute Banding Barak prints light and heavy printing passes Banding gloss Barak prints with matt and gloss stripes on the surface of the Media ewe LENENL T EN UM10100181 The Barak iQ User s Manual 173 Barek iQ Appendix B Recommended Media 18 Appendix B Recommended Media For the latest list of Recommended Media visit http www matanprinters com and from the Home Page open the uM Products tab and choose the relevant technology UV Line or Thermal Click the relevant printer and choose Recommended Media Alternatively open the Products tab and choose Supported Media Click the relevant printer and choose Recommended Media 174 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barak iQ Document History Document History 10000049 F Taylor 15 04 11 B 7 F Taylor 28 07 11 New document 4 O __ E pM pM UM10100181 The Barak iQ User
46. SITs Adjusts UV Power during printing Image Position Moves the image during printing Roll No Specifies to which roll the position setting is applicable This option is only activated when the printer is printing the back side of a backlit job Status of Motor Driver Status alarms or warnings Alarms Bit 00 Bit oi Bit 02 Negative direction overtravel Bit 03 Positive direction software limit Bit 04 Negative direction software limit Bit 05 Servo OFF Bit 06 Positioning time over L OF Excessive positioning moving amount Bit 08 Excessive speed Bit 09 Excessive deviation Bit Filter change error Bit OB Filter time constant change error Bit ac Bit OD Zero point unsetting Bit OE Bit Servo driver user constant set error Bit 10 Servo driver Synch Comm error Bit 11 Servo driver communication error Bit 12 Servo driver command time out error Bit 13 Excessive ABS encoder rotations F Bit 1E Motor type set error Bit 1F Connected encoder type error Bit Bit Warnings Bit 00 Bit oi Bit 05 Bit 06 Bit 07 Bit 08 Bit 09 Bit Bit OB Bit Bit ob Bit OF Bit OF Clear All Alarms and Warnings Menu Option Status of Motor Driver Excessive deviation Set parameter error Bit 02 Bit
47. Size The width and length of the Job Resolution Set by default according to the mode Can Cannot be changed Mode Set by default according to the mode Cannot be changed Direction Single or Bidirectional Printing Can be changed before you print Speed e g Fast Quick Normal or Slow The available options depend on the Resolution and Mode Can be changed before you print UV Mode Depending on the direction of the Carriage Leader the front lamp is lit Trail the rear lamp is lit Both both lamps are lit this is the default setting Can be changed before you print UV Power The percentage of the lamp s total power to be used as defined from the UV Power Seiting dialog box Actual Power Shows the power currently used after compensation Can be changed before and during printing Can be changed only before printing Noise Choose from 1 6 only if the print mode allows it Double Strike Doubles the density of the file for backlit printing only if the print mode allows it Density Not yet implemented Enables after RIP fine colour adjustments All When checked adjustments will be applied on all colours If unchecked each colour can be independently adjusted UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 119 i Bare iQ Printing Procedures Screen Component Function or description Group Box Backlit Backlit Backlit mode Back side to print the back side of double side
48. Step amp Repeat 1 Gap 0 0 Mirror Rotate 180 Media Left Width 1 22 2 160 0 Print Progress mm lt lt init A CIRIP Data Preview 130 1140 Printer Ready 43 UV System Ready Imports a new Job NUM Opens the Job Settings dialog box The Matan iQ User s Manual 59 Around the Windows Screen Component or Group Box Job Info Size Resolution Area Est Print Time Print Settings Mode Speed Direction Alignment UV Mode Job s Label RIP Data Preview The Matan iQ User s Manual Barek iQ Function or Description The size of the job The job s resolution The print area The estimated print time The Print Mode The Carriage speed Uni or bi directional printing The file s alignment with the media left right or center Which UV lamps are lit leader trail or both lamps Shows if the job s label is set for on or off Shows the offset Shows number of copies in the horizontal if media width allows it and vertical axis The gap between step and repeat copies Shows the Measure Media results When there isn t a preview file in the mjob folder the Barak FE creates a preview by calculating the four separation files UM10100181 Barek iQ View Menu gt Barak FE Free fall Mode wiew Tools Help One Job Workflow w Queue Workflow Control Panel Backlit Camera Viewer Utility Printer St
49. Supply Tap Level Water Filter Oil Filter Figure 11 The Pneumatic System Air Supply The Air Compressor e Check that the AIRCOMPRESSOR is connected to the printer and is turned ON Air Pressure Gauges e Check that the gauges are set to the pressure shown on their corresponding stickers as shown in Figure 12 page 31 The PNEUMATIC SYSTEM is accessible through the FRONT RIGHT ACCESS DOOR 30 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ 4 Bar 4 Bar 6 Bar 0 2 0 4 Bar The Main Systems amp Operator s Controls Figure 12 The Air Pressure Gauges Ink Vacuum Level The INK VACUUM LEVEL controls the ink so that it doesn t drip through the PRINT HEAD If the Ink drips from a PRINT HEAD use the INK VACUUM LEVEL ADJUSTER as shown in Figure 13 Ink Vacuum Level Adjuster Figure 13 The Ink Vacuum Level Adjuster Vacuum System Monitor the vacuum level using the digital INK VACUUM LEVEL GAUGE which is inset into the CARRIAGE COVER and shown in Figure 14 page 32 page 32 UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 31 The Systems 8 Operator s Controls 32 Barek iQ Digital Vacuum Level Gauge Figure 14 The Digital Vacuum Level Gauge To adjust the Vacuum Level 1 Bring the CARRIAGE to the right side of the printer so that you can both see the DIGITAL VACUUM LEVEL GAUGE on the CARRIAGE COVER as shown in Figure 14 and make the necessary adjustments if required with the INK
50. The COMBINE JOBS feature is enabled from the QUEUE SCREEN as shown below The Combined Jobs check box is active only when more than one roll is indicated as being present in the Measure Media dialog box Configuring the Software To Configure the software 1 From the MAIN SCREEN select TOOLS and from the drop down menu choose PREFERENCES as shown below 128 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 UM10100181 View Tools Help Export Printer Status Import Printer Settings Printer Statistics Calibrations BCCIPCI Firmware Update Print Modes Plug Update Heads Data Masking Preferences The PREFERENCES dialog box appears as shown below Preferences Units mm cm meter bud Measurement Resolution Temperature Celsius Ink Level Single Direction Print Left to Right Right to Left Machine Mode Roll to Roll 5 Free Fall Flatbed Suto Media Tracking Total Steps Average 5 Ignore Tracking Less Than 0 raw Number of Correction Steps i rs Flatbed Made Move Backward Before Print 120 Nozzle Test Fire All Print Speed General Show Tool Tips Turn OFF Heater System upon Exit Show One Media in Full Screen Mode Sensors Check Pistons State Flatbed shaft Piston Flatbed Press Piston Media Press Piston Free Fall Press Piston End of Media v Left Mi
51. VACUUM LEVEL ADJUSTER as shown in Figure 13 page 31 2 Adjust the vacuum displayed on the digital VACUUM GAUGE to between 0 8 cm H20 and 1 2 cm H20 by turning the knob on the VACUUM ADJUSTER 3 To increase the vacuum turn the VACUUM ADJUSTER clockwise and to decrease it turn it counter clockwise as shown below Ink Vacuum Level Adjuster The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Bare k i Filter System The Main Systems amp Operator s Controls The PNEUMATIC SYSTEM includes two filters a water filter and oil filter as shown in Figure 15 You should drain both these filters weekly by turning the FILTER RELEASES in a clockwise direction and then closing them when all the water and oil have been drained Water Filter Release Cil Filter Release Figure 15 The Water and Oil Filters Ink System The following two figures show the MAIN INK SYSTEM with different pumps The Ink Cabinet with Type A Pumps The Ink Cabinet with Type B Pumps UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 33 Barek i The Main Systems amp Operator s Controls are 1 The Ink e Check that there is sufficient ink in all the four MAIN INK TANKS The order of the inks location from left to right is Cyan Magenta Black and Yellow as shown in Figure 16 Pair of Type A Ink Pumps Main Ink Tanks Cyan Magenta Black Yellow Figure 16 The Main Ink Tanks amp Pumps Type A The INK PUMPS two for each color deliver the ink
52. Z and the FRONT ROLLER CARRIAGE Fooder Shaft 4 SS See Table Tension Shaft T Press Roller 5355 Media Flow Direction Media Flow Direction SIDE WHEW MOT TO CALE Figure 50 Path of the media for Printing To unload the Media Barek iQ e Cut the media at the end of the job and remove the external core from the printer If you have let the media fall onto the floor cut each job separately from the printed media 104 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ Preparing the Printer 11 Preparing the Printer The Media The Barak printer will print on many types of media such as e Banner Carpet Self adhesive e Mesh Paper e Rigid Media For rigid media you have to prepare the FLATBED FEEDER and COLLECTOR TABLES Barak will print a maximum of three Media Rolls simultaneously For any of the media described above you have to make sure that the Carriage is adjusted to the correct height according to the Media s thickness The lonizer lonizer Switch lonizer Figure 51 The lonizer The IONIZER an optional accessory shown in Figure 51 neutralizes the electrostatic charge that accumulates on the Media You should use the IONIZER when the atmosphere is damp or when you are using media that produces an electrostatic charge It is manually activated by operating the IONIZER SWITCH as shown above T
53. a Pressure Roller Indicators UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 27 Barek iQ 6 The Main Systems amp Operator s Controls Main Systems Mains Power You must carefully adhere to the following instructions e Improper use of the power and electrical connections could endanger your life You must not touch any of the electric or electronic components without permission from an authorized Matan Technician The MAINS POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM is located at the rear right side of the printer as shown in Figure 8 Mains Power amp UV Circuit Breakers Figure 8 The Mains Power Supply System UM10100181 The Barak iQ User s Manual 28 Bara iQ Electronic System The Main Systems amp Operator s Controls The ELECTRONIC SYSTEM is located to the left of the MAINS POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM as shown in Figure 9 p i L E The Electronic System Ei Figure 9 The Electronic System Motion Control System The MOTION CONTROL SYSTEM is located above the MAINS POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM as shown in Figure 10 It comprises the MOTOR DRIVERS and the DRIVERS CONTROLS The Motion Control System 1 Figure 10 The Motion Control System UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 29 Barek iQ The Main Systems amp Operator s Controls Pneumatic System Roller Pressure Gauge Air Presssure System Gauges Pressurestat Ink Vacuum Air
54. amp Adjusts the power factor according to the accumulated number of hours that the lamps have been used as required Not implemented Balance Test Prints a Target Test to check the UV power balance Reset Printer Counter Resets the UV lamp counters Enable UV Lamp Enables you to work with one lamp if the other is malfunctioning The Matan iQ User s Manual 53 Barek iQ Around Windows E Check UV Status before Causes the printer to check the UV lamps before printing printing and displays a message if they are not ready Pass Curing The Carriage makes a pass in both directions and cures any uncured ink Set Measure Opens the Measure Media dialog Media Settings Automatic Media Position Measurement No of Rolls Multi Roll Width 160 4 emove Units cm C Enable Auto Media Tracking a Measure Media Automatic measurement of the media roll s installed on the printer Left The distance between the Left Side Plate and the left edge of the media If you are printing Multi Roll the distance between the Left Side Plate and the left edge of each roll is displayed in the Media Status group box Width The width of each of the Media Rolls installed Feeder Media installed internally face out 54 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Bar2 iQ Around the Windows Enable Auto Media Enables the Auto Media Tracking option Tracking This feature adjus
55. and when closing To minimize this hazard e Soft rubber protectors are installed along the HOOD s edge e Awarning light and a buzzer are activated before the HOOD starts moving e Anumber of safety labels are located on the HOOD warning against this hazard e The HOOD is activated manually by turning a switch on the FRONT SWITCH PANEL which is located on the front left side of the printer A label located adjacent to the switch warns the operator to check that there re no foreign objects that might obstruct the closing HOOD e The HOOD has a pneumatic locking mechanism which lifts it if the air supply stops Press Roller and Shaft There is a danger that the PRESS ROLLER and the SHAFT could crush a hand while moving one roller next to another which is their print position This action is activated manually by the operator who presses two buttons on the rear of the left cabinet There is a safety label near those buttons instructing the operator to make sure the rollers are not obstructed Another potential hazard is for those rollers to catch and crush a finger when the media is manually rolled backwards and somebody places a hand on the media To minimize this hazard there are a number of safety warning labels on the printer s back frame In addition there are five EMERGENCY STOP buttons along the rear of the Barak 5 m printer and four buttons on the rear of the Barak 3 m printer Pressing one of those buttons stops the media mov
56. aste Tank Figure 80 The Ink Waste Tank Ink Vacuum Level The INK VACUUM LEVEL controls the ink so that it doesn t drip from the PRINT HEAD If the ink drips from a PRINT HEAD use the INK VACUUM LEVEL ADJUSTER as shown below to adjust the vacuum level Ink Vacuum Level Adjuster 160 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ Checking Consumables Monitor the vacuum level using the DIGITAL INK VACUUM LEVEL GAUGE inset into the CARRIAGE COVER and shown below Manual Carriage Height Adjuster Digital Ink Vacuum Level Gauge UV Lamps UV Light Fan UV Filters Figure 81 UV Lamp Assembly The printer has two ULTRA VIOLET LAMP ASSEMBLIES Each assembly is mounted on a side of the CARRIAGE as shown above The filters must be changed at least once a day UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 161 Bare i Checking the Consumables Maintenance To obtain optimum performance from your Barak HS printer you must carry out the following maintenance procedures on a regular basis Proper operation amp maintenance is crucial to the efficiency of the machine its life Unless there is an emergency do not use the Emergancy Stop Buttons or Cord to turn off the printer When turning off the printer follow the shut down procedure Before Printing Before each job Adjust Carriage height according to media type and mode Perform nozzle test Before Mesh print Rai
57. atus Controller Alarms Report UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual Around the Windows 61 Barek iQ Around the Windows Control LO Control Main Ink Tank Pumps Secondary Ink Tank Vacuum Air valves 1 Ink Floats Sink Sensor Media Sensor Limit Switches 10 _ Hood Mesh Table O cm E Both Red Lamp Pistons Left UY System Right System LIV ON LIV Shutter Open Shutter Open UY Ready UW Ready Encoder Position a O bec ep mm LBCC ECC Indicates if INK TRAY is open or closed green 62 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Bare iQ Menu Option Media Sensor Limit Switches Hood Mesh Table Buzzer Both Red Lamp Pistons Left Right UV System Encoder Position Ink Temperature Printer Status Ink Temperature Around Windows Indicates if the MEDIA SENSOR is activated green Indicates if the LIMIT SWITCHES are activated green Indicates if the HOOD 15 open or closed green Indicates if the PRINT TABLE s Wings are up or down green Sq 3a 0 cause d USE ele State Power Actual Power Image Position UM10100181 L R 40 40 Roll Al The Matan iQ User s Manual 63 Bare iQ Around Windows memes Menu Option Function or description Ink Temperature Displays the Ink Temperature for all eight
58. city panel e The UV bulbs assembly on the CARRIAGE Human contact with these AC voltages may cause electrical shock and burns This hazard is minimized by e Over current and over voltage of a circuit breaker for the main input and for each AC voltage within the machine e By proper grounding of all electrical circuits e safety labels on each electrical cabinet door and close to all AC contact points e Incase of an overload the circuit breaker triggers and switches off the printer The machine operator is authorized to open the cabinet door in order to switch on a circuit breaker in case it triggers The cabinet door is locked by a special key and not by a regular handle to prevent occasional opening of the cabinet Only a certified Matan technician is authorized to remove the plastic cover for access to the main Electricity Panel This can be done only after the main power is switched off Within the machine the AC voltages are converted to DC voltages of 5V 24V and 48V and distributed to various points Human contact with these DC voltages may cause electrical shock and burns This hazard is minimized by Acircuit breaker for the main input and for each AC voltage within the printer e Proper grounding of all electrical circuits Safety labels on each electrical cabinet door or panel 20 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Bar2 A1 iQ Safety Ink System The ink system contains the main ink tanks pum
59. ddle Right Mew Jab State 9 Waiting C Hold Media Backward Distance 0 e Print Settings Skip white Add Job Label by Default C Ignore Carriage Acceleration Distance Carriage Movement Margin 250 Printing Modes Frint Position 5 Immediate Positioning Steps of Backlit Marks C3 Head to Heads to Table Edge Y Gap before Image Gap From Image Gap Between Marks Fixed Calculated For Camera Swap Front Back Marks Front Marks Color Black 1 Back Marks Color Black Show Maintenance Messages iPhone App Settings In the SENSORS group box check the appropriate END OF MEDIA options and click OK The Matan iQ User s Manual 129 Barek iQ Printing Modes Preparing the Printer for Multi Roll Printing To prepare the printer for Multi Roll printing 1 Load the required number of Media Rolls For the loading procedure see Chapter 10 2 From the MEDIA SETTINGS dialog box select the appropriate number of rolls to be printed as shown below F Media Settings Automatic Media Position Measurement 1 E Remove Units cm _ Enable Aute Media Tracking Figure 68 Media settings dialog box number of rolls Feeder 3 Select the appropriate FEEDER 4 Measure the media and click OK Media Settings Automatic Media Position Measurenent Remove Units cm Enable Auto Media Tracking Feeder
60. dges of the media as shown below UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 97 Bar2 iQ Loading amp Unloading the Media Figure 47 Internal Loading Face In Lower the SHAFT by pressing its button Raise the PRESS ROLLER by pressing its button Bring the media up and between the CARRIAGE BEAM and the PRESS ROLLER as shown below Figure 48 Loading Media Internally Face In 8 From the front of the printer pull the media and if necessary advance it using the software until you can feed it between the T ROLLER and the MEDIA PRESSURE ROLLERS as shown below 98 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ Loading amp Unloading the Media Collecting and Unloading the Media Roll to Roll In Roll to Roll printing you have to prepare the configuration before you print The media is collected onto the COLLECTOR SHAFT Z and after the printing process has been completed it has to be unloaded from the COLLECTOR SHAFT 7 Configuring the Software Configure the software 1 From the MAIN SCREEN select TOOLS and from the drop down menu choose PREFERENCES as shown below Barak FE Free fall Mode View Tools Help Export Printer Status Import Printer Settings Printer Statistics Calibrations BCCIPCI Firmware Update Print Modes Plug Update Heads Data Masking Preferences UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 99 Loading amp Unloadin
61. e Free Fall pistons Wings Switch To raise lower the Wings Vacuum Regulator To adjust the vacuum suction level The Backlit LED ON OFF BUTTON if installed is located on the right side of the front of the printer as shown below LED ON OFF Button 40 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ Rear Control Panel The Main Systems amp Operator s Controls Figure 25 The Rear Control Panel The REAR CONTROL PANEL is located at the rear of the printer above the INK CABINET It comprises the following two switches Shaft To activate the SHAFT for loading media the optional FLATBED printing e Press To press on the media to apply tension Emergency Stop Buttons amp Cord See the Safety section of this document UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 41 Bar2 iQ 7 Powering Up and Shutting Down the Printer and RIP Station You must turn on the printer before you turn on the RIP STATION Powering up and shutting down the Printer 1 Check that the printer is connected to the electricity supply The POWER CABLE has been connected to your printer by Matan s technician The CONNECTOR is located on the right side behind the printer s right hand panel as shown below 2 Turn the MAIN SWITCH located on the left side at the rear of the printer clockwise to the ON position as shown below 3 Push the green POWER SUPPLY INDICATOR button The button lights up If you have n
62. econds 3 Click the PURGE icon It changes from green to gray and when the PURGE is complete back to green 4 Clean the Print Heads from the ink residues left from the purge Preparing the Print Heads and their Nozzles It is most important that you clean the PRINT HEADS and keep their NOZZLES clear gt clean the Print Heads 1 Push the INK TRAY from under the PRINT HEADS towards the back of the printer as shown below Secondary Ink Tanks SITs Print Heads under the SITs Remove any ink that has accumulated on the PRINT HEADS using fiber free wipes 3 The following figure shows the underneath of the 32 PRINT HEADS mounted on the CARRIAGE The 16 PRINT HEADS on the left have been cleaned There is still ink residue on the other PRINT HEADS UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 111 Preparing the Printer DW 16 clean Print Heads 16 Print Heads with ink residue Figure 59 The 32 Print Heads 4 Using wipes clean the PRINT HEADS as shown in Figure 59 When using the wipes only pass them once over the nozzles in the head and then use a clean part of the wipe to continue the process Only use the wipes to clean the Nozzles 5 When you have cleaned all the heads return the INK TRAY to its original location The Nozzle Test You carry out a NOZZLE test to check that all the NOZZLES are clear of any obstruction and that the ink is passing through them You carry out this procedure
63. edia on which you are printing When the CARRIAGE HEIGHT GAUGE is set at 0 zero the carriage is 2 mm above the PRINT TABLE When printing on thick media you should move the CARRIAGE higher so that the gauge will show more than 0 The CARRIAGE should be at least 2 mm above media to avoid a collision if wrinkles are formed You adjust the CARRIAGE height by using the CARRIAGE UP DOWN SWITCH Turn the switch counter clockwise to raise the carriage and clockwise to lower it When you let go of the switch the CARRIAGE stops moving The CARRIAGE HEIGHT GAUGE shows the height of the CARRIAGE above the PRINT TABLE plus 2 mm To manually adjust the CARRIAGE height use the MANUAL CARRIAGE HEIGHT ADJUSTER The Purge Procedure In order to open clogged nozzles you flush a certain amount of ink through the PRINT HEADS using air pressure The ink is forced through the PRINT HEAD and drips into the INK TRAY The purge s duration can be controlled from the PREFERENCES dialog box limited to 5 seconds You carry out this procedure from the PURGE group box in the CONTROL PANEL as shown in Figure 58 page 111 gt carry out a Purge 1 Select the PRINT HEADS you want to purge Figure 58 page 111 110 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Bara iQ Preparing the Printer Figure 58 The Purge group box 2 In the DURATION field enter the length of time you wish the purge to take This time is limited to 5 s
64. ements immediately In addition these two hazards can be minimized by instructing the customer to draw on the floor and administer a safety zone of 1 around the machine as shown in Figure 2 page 14 UV Radiation The machine contains two Ultra Violet UV lamps which operate while it prints While the machine is idle at the HOME position the UV shutters are closed and the UV bulbs are automatically turned off after 20 minutes of idle time Looking at the UV light with the naked eye is dangerous This hazard is minimized by the being equipped with transparent UV blocking panels In addition the machine will print only while the Hood is closed UV radiation is contained by the HOOD and by opaque PVC sheets along the front and back of the printing table There are safety labels on the UV bulb assemblies and on the printer s frame When working near the UV Lamps when they are switched on you must wear suitable anti UV goggles that conform to international standards UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 19 Bare i Safety Electrical Hazards The printer s electricity input is 3 phase 380V 30 amp VAC connected to the main electricity panel at the printer s right side when looking from the front of the printer e The main electricity panel is protected by the cabinet metal door and a rigid transparent plastic panel e Single phase voltage at the PC e Five motor drivers located above the main electri
65. endanger personnel Under no circumstances are the safety characteristics of this equipment to be altered Routine inspections and corrective preventative maintenance measures are to be carried out to ensure proper operation and safety Asageneral rule this equipment is not to be cleaned or serviced while in operation e Never look directly at the UV light source You must always wear suitable anti UV goggles that conform to international standards e Ifyou are servicing the UV Lamps allow the lamps ample time to cool down first as contact with the hot lamps can burn the skin e Avoid smoking eating or drinking within the printer s Restricted Area e Follow the fire prevention precautionary methods described in this chapter Shut OFF the main power switch when servicing electrical components AC power boxes or cables While the printer is operating stand at the workstation Do not approach the printing area and keep hands clear of movable parts While the printer is operating certified operators and Matan field service engineers only are permitted in the restricted area e While loading and unloading heavy materials make sure to wear steel toed safety boots Do not attempt to load or unload materials while the printer is operating Do not operate the printer while under the influence of drugs or alcohol UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 17 Barek iQ Safety The Emergency Stop But
66. er Mains Power Verify that the circuit breakers Air Compressor Verify that the compressor is connected to the printer and is turned Gauges Verify that the gauges set at the correct pressure Emergency Switches Check that all the switches are disengaged Automatically powers up the Workstation Power up Printe lt Power the RIP Station Check Load Ink Check Load Media Roll to Roll or Flatbed Check Carriage height Daily Maintenance Routine Clean Print Table amp Media Sensor Empty Waste Tank When temperature of SIT is ready purge all the SITs Clean Print Heads with approved paper P N 77700077 Test Nozzles if necessary purge problem color Carry out the RIP process Set parameters Job Size Mode etc RiPped file is at c Input case sensitive Copy RIPped file to Workstation Pre print creating a file amp preparing for printing Verify that the Carriage is at the correct height UV lamps are on and in the correct sequence Carry out Nozzle test Select One Job or Queued Mode Printing Print the file Your print job is now ready for use Finishing Use the Media Collector to remove the printed media Barek UV Digital Printer c Figure 1 The Print Workflow UM10100181 The Barak iQ User s Manual Bare i The Print Workflow RIP Conversion In d
67. es holding the eyelids apart until the irritation is reduced Avoid concurrent exposure to sunlight or other sources of UV radiation which may increase eye sensitivity UM10100181 The Barak iQ User s Manual iQ Safety After Ingestion Seek immediate medical attention Do not induce vomiting due to the risk of aspiration Keep the patient still Give patient copious amounts of water to drink and provide fresh air Call for a doctor immediately Eyewash Solutions 2 Eye wash Provide Eyewash Stations complying with the local health and safety standards They should be located within 7 6 m 25 ft of the printer and the flammable liquid storage cabinets The location of these stations should be clearly marked and easily accessible so that they can be reached quickly if needed You can obtain these stations from companies that supply industrial safety equipment General Safety Hazards Safety Precautions and Measures To obtain relevant safety information and data regarding the proper use storage and handling and disposal of Matan inks please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS which is available on Matan s website www matanprinters com on the Customers Support page There is an MSDS for each ink used with Matan s printers Make sure to post precautionary and warning signs in several strategic locations The following sections show examples that should be added to the signs required by
68. es available with the Barak HS Printing on Mesh In Mesh printing you only have to configure the hardware The procedure for printing on Mesh media is exactly the same as described in Chapter 10 for Roll to Roll and Free Fall except for the following steps To avoid any damage to the Print Heads the Carriage must be raised before the following procedures print on Mesh Media 1 Raise the CARRIAGE sufficiently high so that it will not collide with the Wings 2 Raise the WINGS of the PRINT TABLE by pushing the button marked WINGS on the USER S CONTROL PANEL i T Wing raised ey Figure 66 Print Table with raised Wings 3 Place the absorbent cloth along the PRINT TABLE as shown below UM10100181 The Barak iQ User s Manual 127 Bare i Printing Modes Figure 67 Print Table with Absorbent Cloth and media loaded The printer is now ready to print on Mesh Media To return to the other printing modes lower the WINGS by pushing the WINGS button again on the USER S CONTROL PANEL and remove the absorbent cloth If necessary clean the PRINT TABLE from any ink residue Multi Roll Printing optional The procedure for Multi Roll printing is very similar to that of printing on a single roll When printing on more than one roll simultaneously you can either print the same job on all the rolls or a different Job on each roll This feature is called COMBINE JOBS Combine Jobs
69. esktop publishing RIP raster image processing verb or raster image processor noun is the process and the means of turning vector digital information such as a PostScript file into a high resolution raster image That is the RIP takes the digital information about fonts and graphics that describes the appearance of your file and translates it into an image composed of individual dots that the imaging device such as your desktop printer or an image setter can output Print Process As shown in Figure 1 page 3 by using RIP software the files are processed to tiff files These files are read by the printer and the data is sent via the control system to the PRINT HEADS where they are processed onto the media 4 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ 3 Specifications UM10100181 Printing Technology e Piezo Drop on Demand inkjet technology e Resolution True 600 dpi up to 1200 dpi apparent e Matan approved inks pigmented UV curable up to two years outdoor Printing Technology Throughput The Barak 5 m Printer 353 hr 3800 hr The Barak 3 5 m Printer 278 hr 3000 sq ft hr Coverage Up to 180 1940 ft liter Based on Matan s testing amp average consumption at a customer s site Handling Standard Roll to Roll Optional Multi Roll Flatbed lonizer and Expanding Media Collector optional Up to three pairs of Flatbed Tables can be supplied for the Barak5 and u
70. ew Job State 9 Waiting C Hold Ignore Tracking if Less Than Number of Correction Steps 3 Media Backward Distance 0 Print Settings Flatbed Mode skip white Move Backward Before Print Add Job Label by Default mm Test Fire Al FI Ignore Carriage Acceleration Distance Print Speed A Carriage Movement Margin 250 Print Position 5 Immediate Positioning Steps of Backlit Marks C3 Head to Heads to Table Edge Y Gap before Image Gap From Image Gap Between Marks Fixed 30 O Calculated Camera Front Back Marks Front Marks Color Back Marks Color Show Maintenance Messages iPhone App Settings In the MACHINE mode group box check the option and click OK The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Bare iQ Loading amp Unloading the Media The following window appears 3 Click OK and restart the program Collecting the Media gt To Collect the media 1 Load the media as described in any of the above methods external internal face out or face in Close the MEDIA PRESSURE ROLLERS Start printing When the printed media s leading edge has reached the external core wind it onto the core or allow it to fall freely Figure 49 Media printed in Free Fall mode UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 103 Loading amp Unloading the Media 5 Place the core top of the COLLECTOR SHAFT
71. from the MAIN INK TANKS to the SECONDARY INK TANKS two for each color which are located on the CARRIAGE The components comprising TYPE B PUMPS are installed in the same format as shown in Figure 77 page 157 For full details of the printing procedures see Printing Procedures page 117 34 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ The Main Systems amp Operator s Controls Ink Filters Each of the four ink systems has its own four filters two non return valves and two protective sleeves as shown in the following two figures You must make sure the four protective sleeves are always covering their non return pa valves Otherwise the ink will absorb light and prematurly commence the curing process Pair of Sleeves to protect the Non return Valves from light penetration I Non return Valve g covered by the sleeve Four Ink Filters Two Type A Pumps Figure 17 The Ink Filters Type A Pumps and Sleeves Non return Valve must be covered by a sleeve Ink Filter Figure 18 The Ink Filters Type B Pumps and Non return Valves UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 35 Bare k i The Main Systems amp Operator s Controls Ink Waste Tank The INK WASTE TANK shown in Figure 80 page 160 collects the waste ink from the tray located on the base of the CARRIAGE It must be emptied every day before the printing session and before each shift Ink Wa
72. g the Media 100 Bare i The PREFERENCES dialog box appears as shown below Preferences Units General Print Position Measurement rni en meter v Show Tool Tips 2 Immediate Positioning po E TI DPI OFF Heater System upon Exit 7 Steps of rnm a Z Show One Media in Full Screen Mode Temperature Celsius ae Backlit Marks Ink Level 1 Gensors Rall Media Back Single Direction Print 3 Check Pistons State Distance to Base Position 7 2 EO RIAN Flatbed Shaft Piston DE tA SEE 30 Eight Flatbed Press Piston USAR oe Media Press Piston Gap From Image 10 mri to Roll Free fall Press Piston Y Gap Between Marks Free Fall End of Media Fixed 50 mm O Flatbed Middle Right Calculated For Camera Auto Media Tracking i Job Queue Swap Front Back Marks Total Steps Average 5 New Job State Waiting TT Ignore Tracking if Less Than 0 5 mm Bold Multi Ralls Multi Jobs TA i 1928 mm Number of Correction Steps v Media Backward Distance iPhone App Settings Print Settings Maintenance Messages Flatbed Mode Skip White Show Move Backward Before Print 0 mm Add Job Label by Default m Nagle Test Fire Al FI Ignore Carriage Acceleration Distance i 200 Print Speed Fast
73. hat the FLATBED MEDIA PRESSURE ROLLERS are in the UP position as shown below If they are not press the FLATBED button located on the USER S CONTROL PANEL The rollers will rise to the UP position UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 135 Barek iQ Printing Modes Flatbed Media Pressure Rollers 2 Place the media on the rear FLATBED table and feed it through the printer over the PRINT TABLE until its front edge is located over the PRINT TABLE s front edge as shown below Table s front edge Media s front edge Figure 72 Media on the Print Table 3 Press the FLATBED button located on the USER S CONTROL PANEL The MEDIA PRESSURE ROLLERS are lowered onto the media as shown below You can now start printing 136 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Printing Modes Figure 73 Media Pressure Rollers DOWN The printed media is fed onto the front FLATBED TABLE and is ready to be unloaded Figure 74 Printed Media on the Front Flatbed Table UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 137 Bar2 iQ Printing Modes Unloading the Media gt To unload the printed Media 1 Raise the FLATBED MEDIA PRESSURE ROLLERS 2 Remove the printed media from the FRONT FLATBED TABLE Loading Rigid Media on a Flatbed Using the Remote Control Unit You can load rigid media onto the FLATBED using the REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Figure 75 The Remote Control Unit PRESS BUTTON O 1 Raise and lower the
74. he IONIZER can be used either for flexible media such as banner fabric mesh paper vinyl etc or on rigid media such as foam board forex and corrugated carton UM10100181 The Barak iQ User s Manual 105 Barek iQ Preparing the Printer Docking the Flatbed Tables to the printer Before loading the FLATBED media you have to dock a FLATBED table at both the front and rear of the printer as shown in the following two figures Locking the tables to the printer stabilizes both the feeding and collecting of rigid media Hn MATN E WE Figure 53 A Flatbed Printing Table back of the printer 106 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 i EL d Preparing the Printer For each FLATBED DOCKING SET two DOCKING BRACKETS are attached to the front of the printer and two DOCKING PINS are attached to the rear Similarly two DOCKING BRACKETS are attached to one side of the FLATBED TABLE and two DOCKING PINS are attached to the other side as shown below Docking Pin attached to the Table Docking Bracket attached to the Printer p beg zu Figure 54 A Front Docking Pin and Bracket gt To attach a Flatbed Table to the printer 1 At the front of the printer and with the table s DOCKING PINS located nearest the printer carefully insert the TABLE S PINS into the printer s BRACKETS until you hear a click from each of the brackets Check that the TABLE is securely attached to the printer
75. iQ User s Manual UM10100181 iQ 4 Safety This chapter provides important safety information Make sure to read it carefully before operating the printer First Aid Procedures First An adequate first aid kit should be provided After contact with ink When in doubt or when symptoms persist seek medical attention Never make an unconscious person vomit or drink fluids Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product After inhalation Remove the patient from the contaminated area into the fresh air If breathing is irregular or stops administer artificial respiration If the person is unconscious place them in the appropriate recovery position Keep the patient warm and calm until qualified medical attention arrives After contact with the skin Wash the affected area thoroughly with plenty of cold or lukewarm water and neutral soap or use a suitable skin cleanser Remove contaminated clothing and wash it separately with an alkaline detergent Throw away highly contaminated clothing into a suitable container Avoid concurrent exposure to sunlight or other sources of UV radiation which may increase skin sensitivity Do not use solvents or thinners In the case of skin reddening or rashes call a doctor immediately After contact with the eyes Call a doctor immediately Remove contact lenses Rinse the eyes by irrigation with plenty of clean fresh water for at least 15 minut
76. ink Around the Printer UM10100181 Checking the Consumables Clean the sensor using clean paper with alcohol on a daily basis or whenever you sense that there is an error in the media measuring process Purge Sink Using a scraper clean off the cured ink from the sink Keep the area free of foreign objects and dirt Make sure that only the operater attends to the printer s maintenance and is allowed inside the saftey area as described in the Safety section The Matan iQ User s Manual 165 Bar2 iQ Checking the Consumables Waste Tank Before each shift empty and clean the Waste Tank Waste Tank When you have a daily heavy print load replace the UV Filters at least once a day If your print load is not heavy then you should replace the filters only when they become discolored UV Filters UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 166 Barek iQ Checking the Consumables Vacuum Table Clean surface with a cloth and alcohol When required using extreme caution clear blocked holes with a needle UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 167 Barek iQ Checking the Consumables Weekly Maintenance Lubricate Carriage Bearings TEL f Grease Nipples Water Filter Empty the filter by opening the tap and draining out the water into a suitable container Oil Filter Empty the filter by opening the tap and draining out the waste oil into a suitable container
77. is It is essential that the measures given above are always followed UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 23 Barek iQ 5 General Description Views of the Printer The following figures show the exterior views of the printer and indicate the various access areas Rigid Printed Media exits here Flexible Printed Media exits here Access to the Pneumatic Panel Figure 3 The Printer front and right side Print Carriage Access to computer Storage area Figure 4 The Printer front and left side UM10100181 The Barak iQ User s Manual 25 General Description Access to the Ink Access to the Motor Servo Units Access to the Electrics Panel New Flexible Media Access to the UV Lamp Power Supply Units Figure 5 The Printer rear and right side Shaft and Press Controls System and Tanks_ Figure 6 The Printer rear and left side 26 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Media Pressure Roller Indicators General Description The Barak iQ 3 m printer has 12 MEDIA PRESSURE ROLLERS installed at the front and the Barak iQ 5 m has 18 as shown in Figure 7 At the rear of the printer there are corresponding MEDIA PRESSURE ROLLER INDICATORS that will help you correctly align the media when loading it each indicator at the rear corresponds to a roller at the front of the printer A Media Pressure Roller Indicator Figure 7 The 12 Medi
78. is currently disabled Various backlit parameters see Printing Modes gt Backlit Printing Backlit Printing page 139 iPhone App Settings Enables disables iPhone Client System Maintenance Messages Displays maintenance messages 76 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ The RIP Procedures 9 The RIP Procedures This chapter gives an overview of the Barak HS workflow as well as the RIP process using the Caldera application Caldera s full documentation is provided in PDF format on the Caldera Installation CD Barak s Workflow 1 bit TIFF file Caldera RIP Station Linux Mac based RIP Station Barak Front End Windows Figure 30 The Barak HS Workflow Barak s workflow starts on a Mac PC graphic application and using Caldera s GrandRIP converts the file The RIP procedure converts the input file into a 1 bit tiff file which the Barak workstation manipulates and prints UM10100181 The Barak iQ User s Manual 77 The RIP Procedures File Preparation Caldera RIP Station Linux based RIP Station Windows Caldera accepts most of the standard graphic formats such as PS EPS PDF TIFF etc Caldera RIP The Caldera application converts the graphic files to a Barak Format File which comprises a folder with six files mjob Four 1 bit tiff files xxx xxx m tif etc preview file e A Job Ticket file XML format The Barak Front E
79. is operating Danger of UV radiation Keep the Hood closed while the printer is working Before servicing the UV lamps allow them to cool down When servicing the lamps wear UV goggles that conform to international standards Keep your hands clear of the Hood when it is closing Keep clear of the moving Carriage Avoid contact between the Ink and your skin Skin damage Avoid akin contact wash affected Treat affected areas immediately areas Avoid contact between the Ink and your Eye damage eyes ink can and cause eye damage 1 Wear protective Wear suitable protective goggles when glasses handling the Inks Do not operate the printer without proper site ventilation Hot Operate The Printer Without Proper amp ite Ventilation UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 11 Safety Bare i Signs Mounted Close to the Printer The following signs should be mounted around the work area Keep Work Area Clean Waste NOTICE KEEP AREA 52 CLEAN When you plan and design your site provide convenient access to washing facilities with suitable eye washing equipment Always keep the working area clean and dust free Try to clean any spills as soon as they occur Make sure to wear gloves goggles and long sleeves when cleaning up spilled ink Absorb the ink in dry sand or soil and place it into a covered waste container Move the containers at least 7 6 m
80. ized distributor of Company in Territory This Limited Warranty is not transferable or assignable If a claim is made within the Limited Warranty Period by the original purchaser the Company will repair or replace a Product that in Company s reasonable judgment after inspection is defective in either workmanship or materials Company s liability is limited to repair or replacement of a defective Product Company will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental damages or expenses of any kind or nature regardless of the cause even if Company has any knowledge regarding the probability of their occurrence Without limiting the generality of this statement Company will not be liable for injury to persons or property loss of use of the Product lost goodwill lost profits work stoppage and impairment of or damage to other goods If any of the following have occurred it will void this Limited Warranty and Company will have no liability of any kind to original purchaser if 1 Product shows evidence it has been tampered with or it has been subject to misuse abuse or negligent USE 2 repair or alteration of Product was made by someone other than Company including the distributor except with Company s written authorization or 3 Product was either improperly installed operated or used for a purpose for which it was not intended or 4 The original purchaser failed to provide normal maintenance if any is required in acc
81. lipped and then reloaded to print the back side Consequently the image s head is the first to print on both front and back sides UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 139 Barek iQ When printing the front side the front registration marks will be printed for a specified distance and only then printing of the image will start Printing Modes Front side print Back side print Printing starts here Printing starts here This blank area is used for rough registration adjustments when printing the back side so that the image will not be corrupted Head to Tail Printing This method is recommended for printing long prints In this method the front side is printed the printed media is collected on an external core and at the end of the front side print the collected media is taken to the back of the printer and reloaded for back side printing The difference between this method and the Head to Head method is that the image s head is first to be printed on the front side but the image s Tail is the first to print on the back side 140 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 UM10100181 Printing Modes Printing starts here n Printing starts here The blank area mentioned above will be printed at the end of the front side so when starting to print the back side it will be located at the beginning In addition at the end of the front side print two thin horizontal lines will be added to the p
82. ll dialog box in the At Home Position click Fire Click OK Continuous Collector Z Print Tension Power Advance Fine Tuning Printer Status The Printer Status dialog box accessed by double clicking the Printer mod ae Bar to the left of the UV Status indicator in the Control Panel Increase Decrease UV Power The Printer Status dialog box Image Position The Printer Status dialog box left right forward backward Tilt The Printer Status dialog box if in Backlit mode while printing on the back side Step amp Repeat in Y The Job Settings dialog box Specify number of copies If you have specified a Gap then it will appear in subsequent copies Carriage Movement Margin The Preferences dialog box UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 121 Bare k i Printing Procedures Cropping a Job You have the option of cropping a job for such tasks as proofing checking colours etc To Crop a Job 1 From the MAIN SCREEN click the ADD icon The SELECT BARAK JOB window appears as shown below Select Barak Job Look In Barak i 3 Uvistar1S 3pass mjob 16 3pass mjob Documents Pel mjob Pe2 mjob Pe3 mjob uvistar_ Pe4 mjob Uvistar Pe mjob Documents 58 Computer a Object name Network Objects of type AML xml Select Job Job Parameters
83. ll personnel are to read and understand the User s Guide and be alerted to the potential hazards indicated by the safety labels before operating this machine Only a trained and authorized person is to be permitted to service and operate this machine Training should include instruction in operation under normal conditions and emergency situations Never climb onto any part of the printer Always use a ladder or steps if necessary Never use any part of the printer to help you maneuver on or near the printer Never reach into the machine for any reason unless the machine is ata complete stop Never leave the machine stopped in such a manner that another worker can start it while you are in the restricted area Never change or deactivate the function of electrical interlocks or other machine shutdown switches The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Safety e Before starting the printer check that all persons are clear of the printer and that the machine is free of paper scraps wraps and other loose material that shouldn t be there There is a potential hazard of entanglement in this machine caused by long hair loose clothing jewelry or similar items Within 3 seconds of hearing the buzzer keep at least 1 m away from the machine Do not approach the printing area when the print head carriage is activated The areas around loading and unloading points are to be kept clear of obstructions that could
84. llector Attaching the Adaptive Media Controllers and a New Media Roll to the Printer gt To attach the Adaptive Media Controllers to the Printer 1 At the rear of the printer place NEW MEDIA Roll at the required location 2 While inserting the Feeder s Cone into the Media s Core align the Feeder s Plate with the edge of the Media as shown in Figure 38 page 90 Secure the FEEDERS to the printer using the locking handles 4 At the front of the printer place an empty Core at the required location 5 While inserting the Collector s Cone into the empty Core align the Collector s Plate with the edge of the Core as shown in Figure 39 UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 91 Barek iQ Loading amp Unloading the Media External Loading With External Loading the new media is attached to a pair of EXTERNAL CORE HOLDER as shown below Figure 40 An External Core Holder Your printer is usually supplied with three pairs of EXTERNAL CORE HOLDERS 5 has 3 pairs Barak3 has 2 pairs The media is supplied either with a 3 or 6 core Matan have supplied 3 6 adapters so that both the 3 and 6 core will fit on the EXTERNAL CORE HOLDER as shown below 92 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ Loading amp Unloading the Media 6 adapter 3 core To attach the Media Core to the External Core Adapter Insert the steel core into the MEDIA CORE a
85. meters for the AMT feature Around the Windows This feature adjusts the printing according to the media s skew The default is OFF Flatbed Mode Backward before Print Size Reverse before printing Nozzle Test and Fire All End of Media Enable disable End of Media sensors Job Queue New Job State The status of a newly imported job Hold Waiting Media Backward Distance The distance the media will reverse before a new job prints Max 250 mm Only when printing a queue UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 75 Around the Windows Print Position Backlit Marks 1 Skip White When checked and if there is a white section in the file without any data at all the Carriage rests and the media will advance until it reaches the point where it arrives at the next pass containing data It will then resume the printing from that point Add Job Label by default If checked the job s label with user set options will be printed at the end of each file If it is not checked no label will be printed Carriage Movement Margin This is the distance that the Carriage will travel on the X axis before and after each pass The distance can be adjusted on the fly When printing on media that tend to heat during the printing process this margin gives it more time to cool down before the next pass Immediate Positioning Any change to the image s position will be made on the fly Steps off This option
86. nable you to step and repeat the job on all the available rolls The following figure shows a SINGLE JOB printed in Multi Roll mode Figure 70 Single Job printed on Multi Roll Flatbed Printing optional In Flatbed printing you have to prepare the software and HARDWARE configuration before you print The media is fed onto a FLATBED table To avoid any damage to the Print Heads the Carriage must be raised before the following procedures UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 133 Barak iQ Printing Modes Configuring the Software for Flatbed Printing gt To configure the software 1 From the MAIN SCREEN select TOOLS and from the drop down menu choose PREFERENCES as shown below gt Barak Free fall Mode Tools Help Export Printer Status Import Printer Settings Printer Statistics Calibrations BCCIPCI Firmware Update 134 Print Modes Plug Update Heads Data Masking Preferences Preferences LInits General Measurement Shaw Tool Tips Resolution Temperature Celsius Turn OFF Heater System upon Exit Show One Media in Full Screen Mode Ink Level Liters Single Direction Print eft to Rant Right to Left Machine Mode Roll to Roll acking Total Steps Average 5 Ignore Tracking if Less Than Number of Correction Steps 3 ia Flatbed Mode Move Backward Before Print 120 Nozzle Tes
87. nce Speed Normal Drops Small Drops Slow LEM dB L Mormal n 13 gt Quick gt dd rast s Test Print Small Drops Step Offset to the Right Print Left Right Test File icon Figure 62 The Left Right Calibration dialog box 2 Click the LEFT RIGHT PRINT TEST FILE icon to print the CALIBRATION target 44 10 20 20 10 8 6 4 2 9 2 6 8 10 20 20 fi Figure 63 Left Right Print Test before calibration Figure 63 shows a before LEFT RIGHT print test On the base line of the print out you will see a set of calibration numbers you will see that just above 2 the print is at its smoothest The aim is to move the printing of this smooth area above 2 to 0 as shown below 114 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Preparing the Printer Figure 64 Left Right Print Test after calibration 3 In the LEFT RIGHT CALIBRATION dialog box increase the value of the relevant speed by 2 Run another test and you should see results as shown in Figure 64 page 114 Repeat this test until you are satisfied Other Preparations You should refer to the Around the Windows chapter for additional preparation details UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 115 Barek iQ Printing Procedures 12 Printing Procedures This chapter sets out the printing procedures both for standard and backlit p
88. nd Barak s Front End manages the printing options and Loads files onto the system Sets the margins and location on the media Sets step and repeat Sets the UV Lamps strength and other printing parameters 78 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ The RIP Procedures File Manipulation Options The following table shows the File Manipulation options Manipulation RIP Application Distort Scale Rotate 1809 Mirror Step Copies Tiling Nesting Depending on resolution Printing Modes and Maximum File Size The following table shows the various Printing Modes with their corresponding File Size The maximum file size per separation is 4 GB Printing Modes and Maximum File Size The following table shows the various Printing Modes with their corresponding File Size The maximum file size per separation is 4 GB Max length Max length Max length Print Area m 1 6 m m Q 3 m m Q 5 m s gt ow o om n w meme mw m me c w m meme mw m om UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 79 The RIP Procedures Printing Modes amp Speeds Barak HS Base Speed Speed Resolution m hr m hr Barak iQ i iQ 5m 3m 8 separations With a Sigma5 Motor Applicable only for Barak iQ An Introduction to Caldera V 8
89. nd lock it in place using a CORE FASTENER at each end as shown below Unlocked Locked To load new media externally 1 Lower the PRESS ROLLER and raise the SHAFT by pressing the buttons on the rear left side of the printer above the INK TANKS Place the new media on the EXTERNAL CORE HOLDERS Feed the media between the F motor and the REAR ROLLER Feed it behind the PRESS ROLLER and then between the PRESS ROLLER and the SHAFT o Release enough media to allow it to drop onto the MEDIA ROLL and align the edges of the media UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 93 Bar2 iQ Loading amp Unloading the Media External Core Holder Figure 41 Aligning media edges with the roll Lower the SHAFT by pressing its button Raise the PRESS ROLLER by pressing its button Bring the media up and between the CARRIAGE BEAM and the PRESS ROLLER as shown below External Core Holders Figure 42 Loading Media for External Roll to Roll printing 9 From the front of the printer pull the media and if necessary advance it using the software until you can feed it between the T ROLLER and the MEDIA PRESSURE ROLLERS as shown in Figure 46 page 97 94 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Loading amp Unloading Media Figure 43 Feeding media between the T Roller and Pressure Rollers Internal Loading Face out gt To load the new media internally Face out
90. ndows Heads Select which heads to purge None Don t purge any heads All Purge all heads Duration Length of purge up to five seconds Heads Select which heads to purge Purge Media Unloader Activates and controls the Media Unloader s speed Only for the Roll to Roll printing mode Media Unloader Continuous Collector Z If checked the Collector Roll will revolve continuously until the printing has finished Control the speed using the slider or Free Fall Continuous Collector 2 enter a value Slow If not checked the Free Fall Collector Roll will advance in defined steps according to the Media Advance Slow Fast When in Continuous mode controls the Collector rotation speed Tension Print Tension Power Controls the motor s force Settings UV System Turn ON OFF UV Lamps 52 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ UV System Settings UV System Settings Lamps Working Hours 2 Manual Counting Power Factor 200 100 Balance best Reset Printer Counter Right LAMPS Working Hours Power Factor Both Leader Trail Balance UM10100181 Around the Windows Left Right Both Leader Trail Balance Step Offset to the Right Enable Lamp Left Right Check UY Status before Printing Cancel Printer Counter Automatically counts the number of working hours for each lamp Manual Counting Manual insertion of hours worked by each l
91. ne Move job up in Job Queue Move job down in Job Queue Combine Jobs Activates the Combine Jobs option Stops the queue printing at the end of the current job Displays the print jobs waiting in the print queue Red Pane Displays the failed print jobs i e those whose printing was not completed Displays the print jobs that have been successfully printed 56 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Around the Windows Displays the location and width of the media Displays the ambient temperature Displays the ambient humidity Displays the amount of hard disk that has been used Print Progress Displays the progress of the currently printed job Ink Tank Status Indicates the amount of ink present in each of the MAIN INK TANKS Printer Status The PRINTER STATUS is orange and indicates WARMING UP If the temperature of any of the inks does not reach the required level the status bar remains orange Warming Up When the system is ready for printing the PRINTER STATUS bar turns from orange to green The PRINTER STATUS bar indicates PRINTER READY Printer Ready Double click the status bar the PRINTER STATUS dialog box appears UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 57 Bare i Around the Windows Required temperature Printer Status Ink Temperature Cyan NEN B Magenta LL ER TR 7 E Black _ L3 L3 1 E3 I tack 38 7 41 8 41 0 42 0 40 9 39 0 41
92. ne Offset 0 gt Millimeter 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the line position is exactly 50 mm From the media edge Print Table to Media 1 Measure the installed media Measure Dialog Measure the distance between the edge of the Print Table and the media Compare the value with that displayed in the Media Settings dialog and adjust the Media Offset accordingly Media Offset 4 3 0 Centimeter 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the value in the Media Settings dialog is Che same as Your measurment Save Cancel m The Media Position Calibration dialog box as shown above is for the use of Matan s engineer Only UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 71 Bare i Around the Windows BCC PCI Firmware Update Firmware Update Heads System Left Block Right Block Firmware Device Type PCILIC Major Version Minor version verify After Update k p The Firmware Update dialog box as shown above is for the use of Matan s engineer only Print Modes Passes Double Drap XRes Y Res Print Speed UV Mode Noise Drop Amount Ver 158 045 Fast Bath 8 316 089 Fast Both 158 044 Fast Bath 316 099 Fast Both 316 099 Fast Both amp 32 178 Fast Both 632 176 Fast Both 316 069 Fast Both 632 176 Fast Both 632 176 Fast Bath 317 5 0 Fast Bath 632 178 Fast Both 1Pass 1PassFin 55 2PassCoarse zPassFine
93. ns in a closed container Handling Precautions e Comply with the local health and safety regulations e Avoid any type of leakage or escape e Keep the container tightly closed Recommendations for the prevention of fire and explosion risks Vapors are heavier than air they may spread along floors to a considerable distance They can form explosive mixtures with air and are able to reach distant ignition sources and ignite up or explode Due to its flammability this material should only be used in areas from which all naked lights and other sources of ignition have been excluded and away from other heat or electrical sources Do not smoke anywhere near the printer or the area where the ink is stored UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 21 Safety Storage of Ink Barek iQ Prevent unauthorized access to the storage areas Inks should be kept isolated from heat sparks flame and other ignition and electrical sources In order to avoid leakages the containers should be kept tightly closed and placed in a vertical position Maximum storage period 12 months Temperature range 5 25 C 41 77 F Do not expose the inks to higher temperatures as this can cause premature curing The relative humidity should be approximately 20 50 non condensing Violent polymerization may occur at elevated temperatures It is best to avoid sources such as heat light gamma or X rays during transportation and storage Overe
94. ocity gt Update Re optimize all head Delta Velocity gt Calibration Test Print Calibration Test Print Select All Mane Select Al Step Offset to the Right ES Step Offset to the Right Heads Volkage Lookup Table Generation Heads Voltage Lookup Table Generation Progress Indicator Progress Indicator Menu Option Function or description Block Select Normal Small For use in Engineer Mode only Select The only relevant columns for you to refer to if asked to by a Matan Technician are Volt and Delta Drop Size Reply Update The Volt values are what the Print Head has to work with Calibration Test Print The Reply values are used to monitor the Heads Voltage Lookup Table voltage and to show if there is a difference Generation between their values and those of Volt The tolerance is 0 5v 68 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Bare iQ Left Right Around the Windows Left Right Calibration Difference Speed Normal Drops Small Drops Slows a gt Normal 3 gt 15 gt Quick 2 lel Fast 5 Test Print Small Drops Step Offset to the Right Menu Option Function or Description Normal Drops The difference between the left and right offset Small Drops The difference between the left and right offset for the small drops Small Drops check box When checked the L R target will be printed with small drops Test Print run a Test Prin
95. odes Barek iQ Due to different pass widths all files must be in the same print mode 3 After all the required files are imported start the printing The Barak FE will then take all the files in the Queue and will create a virtual Package Once this Package has been printed the Carriage will return to the home position Files that are imported after the Package has been sent to print will be included only in the next Package Image Position Adjustments adjust the position of the image You can change the position of the images on either one roll or all the rolls to be printed on From the IMAGE POSITION group box in the PRINTER STATUS dialog box choose the required roll number from the ROLL No combo box or the ALL option for repositioning all the images Printer Status Ink Temperature H 34 5 34 5 34 5 35 7 37 2 34 8 35 2 37 3 State On LIV Power Actual Power Image Position Roll In the case of removing one roll after the Package has been printed all subsequent jobs were assigned to that roll will automatically be re assigned to Roll 1 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Bare iQ Printing Modes Single Job Multi Roll Printing print a Single Job in Multi Roll mode The procedure is the same as that for printing COMBINE JOBS except that the COMBINE JOBS option should be unchecked If it is unchecked the Barak FE will e
96. ombustion or decomposition products may be a hazard to health Pyrolized acrylates act as a high irritant to the respiratory system Fire proof Protective Equipment Depending on the magnitude of the fire heat proof protective clothing may be required appropriate independent breathing apparatus gloves protective glasses or face masks and boots Other recommendations Cool the tanks cisterns or containers close to sources of heat or fire with water Bear in mind the direction of the wind Do not allow fire fighting residue to enter drains sewers or water courses Ventilation The area in which the inks are handled should be well ventilated to prevent accumulation of hazardous vapors Use extreme care to avoid spillage and prevent splashing of eyes or skin To prevent the accumulation of hazardous vapors sufficient ventilation must be provided to exchange the air in the Production Area approximately 4 6 times per hour UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 13 Safety Restricted Area Barak Printer Not to scale Figure 2 The Restricted Area The Restricted Area is defined as the area within 1 m 3 5 ft from any part of the Matan iQ printer e g any of the rollers print head carriage printing table etc When working with the optional Flatbed tables the Restricted Area is to be extended by 1 m 3 ft both at the front and rear of the printer The Restricted Area is extremely hazardous
97. ordance with Company s instruction manual or 5 serial numbers or other factory installed labeling has been altered or removed The original purchaser should return the defective Product to Company at the address set forth below together with proof of purchase packed with either the original packaging or other similar packaging designed to avoid damage to Product during the course of shipment THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES AS TO THE FITNESS OF PRODUCT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED THAT PRODUCT IS MERCHANTABLE HOWEVER IF COMPANY IS HELD LIABLE WHETHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OR ORIGIN COMPANY S MAXIMUM LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT WHICH SHALL BE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AGAINST COMPANY ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PART HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE OF THE SYSTEM MAY ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY MATAN OR PURSUANT TO ITS EXPLICIT AUTHORISATION AND NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER SHALL BE ACCEPTED BY MATAN FOR ANY ALTERATIONS OR ADDITIOINS CARRIED OUT OTHERWISE NOR FOR ANY EFFECT SUCH ALTERATIONS OR PROVISIONS MAY HAVE ON THE SYSTEM OR THE SUPPORT THEREOF No employee or representative of Company is authorized to change this warranty in any way or grant any o
98. ot already done so boot up the printer s Workstation UM10100181 The Barak iQ User s Manual 43 Barek iQ Powering Up and Shutting Down the Printer and RIP Station Start up Procedure heck Swish On Emergency stop switches starting to print Check and remove any foreign objects from the Print Table and perform INIT Clear objects from table Print Heads Purge clean amp nozzle test Activating the Program 1 From the Workstation s Desktop double click BARAK FE icon The BARAK MAIN SCREEN appears If the Maintenance Alert window appears see Daily Maintenance page 164 2 Make sure that the PRINT TABLE is clear of any foreign objects and that there are no other obstructions 3 Click INIT When you click INIT the CARRIAGE is activated and learns the machine It applies all the preset parameters such as PRINT HEAD voltage settings During this procedure the CARRIAGE will move along the X axis of the printer and back Powering up the RIP Station e Turn on the RIP STATION Shutting down the RIP Station e Turn off the RIP STATION 44 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ Shut down Procedure Powering Up and Shutting Down the Printer and RIP Station Unless there is an emergency do not use the Emergency Stop Buttons or Cord to turn off the printer When turning off the printer follow the shut down procedure
99. own below Repeat steps 3 5 for the right camera by clicking RIGHT CAMERA Click CLOSE In the BACKLIT CAMERA VIEWER dialog box click SQUARE Doe o Click on the top left corner of the top left square UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 155 Printing file Canoe rs Viewers Comets 10 All four squares are automatically marked Repeat this action for the right camera 11 Click POINT and click the center of the cross for both cameras as shown below m Correction Values The required corrections are displayed as shown above 12 Click APPLY A message informing you that the software is currently adjusting the image appears between the two cameras 13 Observe the printing and if necessary repeat steps 8 10 156 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ Checking the Consumables 16 Checking the Consumables The Ink System The following two figures show the MAIN INK SYSTEM with the different pumps Figure 76 The Ink Cabinet with Type A Pumps Figure 77 The Ink Cabinet with Type B Pumps UM10100181 The Barak iQ User s Manual 157 Barek iQ Checking the Consumables The Ink e Check that there is sufficient ink in all the four MAIN INK TANKS The order of the INK TANKs location from left to right is Cyan Magenta Black and Yellow as shown below Pumps and Filters The INK PUMPS two fo
100. ox appears 148 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ Printing a file 400x954 Job Settings Job Info gt E RIF Data Preview Size pn m C4 e 7 alin EE E OC Resolution Print Settings Made 5Pass Direction Bidirectional Speed Fast LIV Mode Both LV Power Actual Power 40 40 Options Noise 1 Scale Double Strike Density M Y 100 150 Positioning Alignment eft e T Print Offset 0 Step amp Repeat 1 lt gt is oR Mirror Rotate 180 14 Job s Label Name copy Time Made reason eT Other Font 5 em Media Left i 43 3 Estimated Print Time 00 04 07 Edit Measure paras is 3 Check BACK SIDE option When printing the back side you have the option to print it with regular density 100 or with 50 density not available for all modes Choose the desired option by checking or un checking the 50 box UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 149 Printing file Bar2 iQ 400x954 Job Settings Job Info e E RIP Data Preview Size Resolution i Print Settings Made 5Pass Direction Bidirectional Speed Fast LIV Mode Both f Power lt 1 e Actual Power 40 40 Options Moise 1 m Scale x C Double Strike
101. p to two for the Barak3 Media supported Flexible Backlit paper Banner Blue back paper Carpets Coated amp Uncoated media Flexface Mesh PE Self adhesive Vinyl and Tyvek Rigid up to 25 mm 1 in thick Foam PVC Acrylic Aluminum Foam Board and Corrugated Board Max print width 5 m 197 in or 3 5 m 138 in Max media width 5 3 m 209 in or 3 8 m 150 in HIP Software Caldera Dedicated Barak HIP oupported formats EPS PS3 TIF PDF PSD JPEG etc The Barak iQ User s Manual 5 Specifications Ink Storage Temperature Please refer to our MSDS document that is provided with the Ink or contact your local Support Center Printer Dimensions The Barak 5 m Printer Incl feet and Warning Buzzer Unpacked H x W x D 2 1 m x 8 2 m x 1 2 m 82 in x 322 in x 43 in The Barak 3 5 m Printer Unpacked H x W x D 2 1 mx6 7 m x 1 2 m 82 in x 264 x 43 in The Barak 5 m Printer Unpacked approx 5300 kg 11 700 Ib Crated approx 6000 kg 13 200 Ib The Barak 3 5 m Printer Unpacked approx 4350 kg 9 590 Ib Crated 5000 kg 11 000 Ib Operating Conditions Operating Temperature 20 C 29 C 68 F 84 2 F Humidity 50 80 non condensing Air pressure 6 bar 87 psi airflow of 7 liters sec dry clean air Electricity 30A 380V 3 Phase 50 Hz Operating the printer under conditions different from those described above can adversly affect the print quality 6 The Matan
102. printing flips the image and adds cross marks 5096 Set the print density to 50 Faster Not yet implemented Enables printing the Back Side at a higher speed Positioning Alignment Aligns the file to the Left right or center of the media Print Offset Moves the image to the left right with a set value Step amp Repeat Set the number of horizontal if the media width allows and vertical copies Vertical copies can be changed during print If you increase the number of copies in a job where there is no gap between copies there will be no gap between the newly inserted copies Gap Insert a gap between images This cannot be changed while printing a Job Mirror Mirror Flip Rotate 180 Rotate 180 Jobs Label To print any or all of the following data on the job File name Copy Time Mode other information The font size can be changed from 0 5 to 1 cm Media Location and width of the Media Roll s Edit Measure Access to the Edit Measure dialog box Roll Number oet the file to be printed on the specified roll left to right Job State To put the Job on Hold or Waiting to be printed status 120 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ 2 Click OK Printing Procedures Changing Settings during Printing The following settings can be changed during printing Nozzle Test The Control Panel 1 Pause the printer 2 Purge the Print Heads From Fire A
103. ps filters manifold secondary ink tanks print heads and pipes As noted on the MSDS the ink is a mixture of pigments resins and additives in organic solvents Contact with the ink can cause irritation of the eyes and skin Each container of ink and flushing fluid is supplied with an MSDS This document provides important safety information and must be read carefully There are safety labels by the Main Ink Tanks instructing the operator to wear glasses and gloves while handling the ink The ink is heated by the machine to its printing point The heater will cut off if the required temperature is exceeded To eliminate any inconveniences due to vapors and bad smell the machine should be well ventilated by changing air at least 4 6 times per hour Personal Precaution e Eliminate possible sources of ignition and when appropriate ventilate the area Do not smoke e Avoid direct contact with the inks e Avoid breathing vapors Environmental Precautions e Avoid contamination of drains surface or subterranean water and soil e In the case of large scale spills or when the product contaminates lakes rivers or sewages inform the appropriate authorities in accordance with local regulations Cleaning up Methods e Contain and mop up spills with non combustible absorbent materials earth sand vermiculite diatomaceous earth etc e Clean preferably with a detergent e Avoid use of solvents Keep the remai
104. r each color deliver the ink from the MAIN INK TANKS to the SECONDARY INK TANKS two for each color which are located on the CARRIAGE The components comprising TYPE B PUMPS are installed in the same format as in Figure Error Reference source not found page Error Bookmark not defined For full details of the printing procedures see Printing Procedures page 117 in this document gat a a Cyan Magenta Black Yellow Ink Filters Each of the four ink systems has its own four filters two non return valves and two protective sleeves You must make sure that four protective sleeves are always covering aw their non return valves Otherwise the ink will absorb light and prematurely activate the curing process 158 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ Checking Consumables Pair of Sleeves to protect the Non return Valves from light penetration Four Ink Filters covered by sleeve Two Pumps Figure 78 Ink Filters Type A Pumps and Sleeves on return Valve must be covered by Ink Filter Figure 79 Ink Filters Type B Pumps and Non return Valves UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 159 Bare iQ Checking the Consumables Ink Waste Tank The INK WASTE TANK shown in Figure 80 collects the waste ink from the tray located on the base of the CARRIAGE It must be emptied every day before the printing session and before each shift Ink W
105. rint The first printed line will be used to align the media to the edge of the printing table The second line will indicate where to cut the media so you will have enough spare media for loading when you print the back side The Matan iQ User s Manual 141 Barek iQ Printing Modes Backlit Parameter Settings e From the TOOLS menu choose PREFERENCES The Backlit Settings are defined in the BACKLIT MARKS group box as shown below Backlit Marks C3 Head to Heads to Table Edge Y Gap before Image Gap From Image Y Gap Between Marks Fixed 30 Calculated Camera Swap Front Back Marks Front Marks Color Back Marks Color You can adjust the current default settings where required as shown in the following list e Head to Head for choosing the Head to Head method as described above Head to Tail for choosing Head to Tail method as described above e Heads to Print Table Edge The distance from the Print Head to the Print Table Edge gap from Image The length of the blank area before or after image according to the Backlit Method 1 or 2 e X gap from Image The distance between the image s edge and the registration mark on the X axis Y gap between Marks The distance between two consecutive registration marks along the Y axis Fixed User defined gap Calculated for Camera software defined gap 142 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM
106. rinting Printing a Job Importing a Job 1 Click the Import Job button The SELECT BARAK JOB window appears as shown below Select Barak Job Look in 0 Fotolia_3Pass_ 13 mic Recent Documents ca Fotolia 3 mjob ic Fotolia 3Pass 1 mjob Fotolia 3Pass 14 mjoE Fotolia 3Pass 15 mjok Fotolia 3Pass 15 mjoE CjFotolia 3Pass 17 mjoE Fotolia 3Pass z mjob Fotolia 3Pass 3 mjob Fotolia 4 mjob ica Fotolia 3Pass 4 mjob Fotolia 5 mjob B Fotolia 3Pass 5 mjob 9 Fotolia_6 mjob B Fotolia _3Pass_6 mjob Fotolia _7 mjob Fotolia 3Pass 7 mjob Fotolia_8 mjob Fotolia 3Pass 8 mjob Fotolia 3 mjob Fotolia 3Pass 9 mjab Fotolia_10 mjob Fotolia 3Pass 10 mjob Fotolia_ii mjob 48 lI jFotolia 3Pass 11 mjob Fotolia 12 mjob IL Fotolia 3Pass 12 mjob Fotolia 13 mjob S Computer 4 gt _ SSSSEaa Network Objects of type ML xml Select Job Job Parameters e i Size 120 000 Resolution 300 600 dpi Print Mode 5PassPD5 Double Click the Preview For Job Cropping 2 Select the required folder A preview of the JOB is displayed 3 Click SELECT JOB Defining the Job Settings When you import a JOB into the ONE JOB WORKFLOW screen the JOB SETTINGS dialog appears When you are in QUEUE WORKFLOW mode the Job will be added to the list in the White Pane Either double click the required
107. s Menu Option Function or description UV Total Time The total time that the UV lamp has been lit UV Time from Reset The total time that the UV lamp has been lit since the last Reset Total Passes The total number of passes that the printer has made since installing Version 3 Calibrations Voltage Calibration Normal Voltage Calibration Voltage Calibration Left Block Right Black 1 Left Block Right Black Normal Small Se Normal Small Set Reply oF Normal Small 5e Reply of Left Mormal Left Normal Enable Head Delta v wolt Reply Enable Head Delta Yolk Yl 0 00 37 50 37 51 kl 0 00 37 50 0 00 oy 50 37 58 0 00 37 50 0 00 37 50 37 51 0 00 37 50 T4 0 00 37 50 37 45 0 00 37 50 Cl 0 00 37 50 37 51 M1 0 00 37 50 0 00 37 50 37 51 Mz 0 00 37 50 0 00 37 50 37 32 M3 0 00 37 50 Ca 0 00 37 50 37 45 M4 0 00 37 50 M1 0 00 37 50 dol Cl 0 00 3 50 Mz 0 00 3750 37 58 0 00 37 50 M3 0 00 37 50 37 51 Ea 0 00 37 50 4 0 00 37 50 37 38 C4 0 00 37 50 0 00 37 50 37 54 YI 0 00 37 50 0 00 37 50 37 38 Tas 0 00 37 50 0 00 ay 50 3745 0 00 37 50 0 00 37 50 37 564 4 0 00 37 50 STISTISTISTISTIS 6 66 06 ISTIS ISTISTIS II EI EI all heads Delta Velocity 155 Update Re Optimize all heads Delta velocity 2 9 Calibration Test Print Calibration Te
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109. s of the LEFT TOOLBAR One Job Displays the Main Screen for One File printing Queue Displays the Main Screen for Print Job Queuing Control Panel Displays the Main Screen s Control Panel for defining the printer s settings 48 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Bare iQ Around the Windows Other Toolbar Icons The following table describes the function of the icons not mentioned above OK Save the settings Cancel Cancel the settings UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 49 Around the Windows Main Screen Control Panel One File Workflow amp FE Free fall Mode Queue Workflow Control Panel Barek iQ Machine Status Tools Help 2 4 Lepe vv Y Media Unloader Slow Free Fall Continuous Collector Z Slow Ig Fast 15 Tension Settings Print Tension Power Left Toolbar m Print Progress Top Toolbar UY System Settings Media Left 1 22 2 Units cm Set Measure Advance Fine Tuning For 1 Pass Modes For 2 Pass Modes For 3 4 Pass Modes For 54 Pass Modes Calibrations Left Right Disk Info q e FAX System Ready Figure 26 The Main Screen Control Panel 50 The Matan iQ User s Manual NUM UM10100181 Barek iQ Screen Components Screen Component Function or description or Group Box Step Offset to the Right Prints the next Nozzle
110. se the Wings and decrease the vacuum level to 0 Put absorbant cloth on the Print Table After Mesh print Remove the absorbant cloth and clean table if necessary Print Heads Vacuum level Check and adjust if necessary 0 810 1 2 Main Ink tanks Check the ink level fill if needed UM10100181 The Barak iQ User s Manual 163 iQ Checking Consumables Daily Maintenance The MAINTENANCE REMINDER window opens either 24 hrs after last ALERTS confirmation or at 10 00 am which ever is first as shown in the following figure Fa Maintenance Alerts Daily maintenance Clean Vacuum Table Clean Measure Media Sensor Clean Ink Sink Tray Keep area around the printer free of foreign objects and dirt Empty the Waste Tank Replace UV filters The printer logs the dates on which it was used Depending on the current date a different Maintenance Reminder will appear You must confirm that you have carried out the required maintenance by checking the box at the lower left corner of the window then click CLOSE When changing consumables or any parts of the printer care should be taken to dispose of these consumables or parts in the correct manner and according to the laws and regulations Cc of the local authorities For further details regarding the disposal of parts and consumables contact Matan s local distributor 164 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ Media Sensor Purge S
111. st Print Select All Mane Select Step Offset to the Right din Step Offset to the Right Heads Volkage Lookup Table Generation Heads Voltage Lookup Table Generation Progress Indicator Progress Indicator UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 67 iQ Around the Windows Voltage Calibration Small Voltage Calibration Voltage Calibration Left Block Right Block Left Block Right Black Normal Small 5s Reply of Normal Smal Se CO Normal Reply of Left Mormal Left Mormal rr m ES m n m Head Delta v volt Reply Yl 0 00 27 50 26 42 YZ 0 00 2750 28 10 0 00 2750 25 10 v4 0 00 27 50 28 62 Cl 2 00 29 50 30 42 2 50 30 00 31 45 1 00 28 50 29 52 Ca 1 58 29 00 29 78 M1 3 00 30 50 31 20 Mz 2 50 20 00 31 20 M3 1 50 29 00 29 71 4 0 50 25 00 29 13 0 00 27 50 26 81 1 50 29 00 30 16 1 00 26 50 29 65 1 00 28 50 29 71 Head Delta v Wolk Reply kl 1 00 26 50 28 68 1 50 29 00 29 00 1 50 29 00 29 07 1 00 26 50 26 55 3 00 30 50 30 62 2 50 30 00 30 10 M3 2 50 30 00 30 04 4 1 50 26 00 26 17 C1 0 50 26 00 26 04 Cz 3 50 31 00 31 00 C3 0 50 236 00 26 10 Ca 1 50 26 00 26 04 YI 0 00 27 50 27 59 0 00 27 50 2 52 0 00 27 50 27 565 v4 0 00 27 50 66 06 ISTIS ISTISTIS STIS III STISTIS S all heads Delta vel
112. ste Tank Figure 19 The Ink Waste Tank 36 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ Print Table Vacuum System The Main Systems amp Operator s Controls The PRINT TABLE VACUUM MOTOR is located at the right side of the printer as shown below fie Print Table E s Vacuum Motor EL Figure 20 The Print Table Vacuum System UV Lamps System The printer has two ULTRA VIOLET LAMP ASSEMBLIES Each assembly is mounted on the side of the CARRIAGE as shown in Figure 21 _UV Light Fan UV Filters Figure 21 The UV Lamp Assembly The UV filters must be changed at least once a day UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 37 Bare iQ The Systems amp Operator s Controls UV Lamps Power Supply The UV Lamps are powered by the two UV LAMPS POWER SUPPLY UNITS located at the right side of the printer and shown in Figure 22 UV Lamps Power Supply Figure 22 UV Lamps Power Supply Units 38 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek i The MUC The Main Systems amp Operator s Controls The MUC Micro Universal Controller is an all purpose lamp controlling unit for use in one or two lamp systems It is completely responsible for all signal handling analysis and failure monitoring information and error modes can be read from the MUC Client which is accessible from the MUC Report in the View menu as shown below Error Unit Lamp LE
113. t UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 69 Bar2 iQ Around the Windows Heads X position Head X Position Alignment Black Select Block Select CO Right CO Left Heads Position Compensation Heads Position Compensation 2 12 8 isle l 881 ke l E 1 9 eio delle 1 Wa e Kele Kb T kel gt kj Step Offset to the Right m Step Offset to the Right o Small Drops Small Drops Cancel Save Cancel The Head X Position Alignment dialog box as shown above is for the use of Matan s engineer only 70 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ Heads Y Mechanical Position Around the Windows Mechanical Heads Y Calibration Test Print Step Offset to the Right Left Block Right Block The Mechanical Heads Y Calibration dialog box as shown above is for the use of Matan s MA engineer only Media Position Calibration Media Position Calibration Before proceeding with the Following steps make sure Ehe Ler Right settings Far Slow speed is calibrated Media Sensor to Head 0 Left 1 Measure the installed media Measure Dialog Click the Test button to print the test illustration 3 Set the distance between the edge of the media and the vertical line The distance should be 50 mm From the media s edge 50 mm Li
114. t Fire All Print Speed Fast Sensors Check Pistons State Flatbed Shaft Piston Flatbed Press Piston Media Press Piston Free Fall Press Piston End of Media Left Middle Right Job Queue New Job State 9 Waiting CO Hold Media Backward Distance 0 Print Settings Skip white Add Job Label by Default zal E Ignore Carriage Acceleration Distance Carriage Movement Margin 250 Position 5 Immediate Positioning CO Steps of Backlit Marks Head to Head Head to Heads to Table Edge 65 00 Y Gap before Image 20 Gap From Image 10 Gap Between Marks Fixed 30 O Calculated For Camera Front Back Marks Frant Marks Color Back Marks calor Show Maintenance Messages iPhone App Settings 2 In the MACHINE MODE group box check the FLATBED option and click OK The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ Printing Modes The following window appears 3 Click OK and restart the program Flatbed Media Flow Figure 71 shows the media s path for Flatbed printing Media Direction mi a j 2 eee Figure 71 The Path of the media for Flatbed Printing Loading the Media Before loading the media you have to dock the FRONT and BACK FLATBED PRINTING TABLES to the printer as described in Chapter 11 gt To load the media 1 Check t
115. ther warranty The Matan iQ User s Manual Barek iQ Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION NOTATIONS IN THIS DIPORTANT NOT 2 THE PRINT WORKFLOW RIP ____________4 3 SPECIFICATIONS 11 929 9 09942509009942099 00902000 00902000 0090000000 09000 000000000008 T SAFETY on FIRSTAID PROCEDURE S AFTER CONTACT WII INR atus eus sn Ode ERU RCM M AFTER INHALATION AFTER CONTACT WITH THE SIN _ 6_ _ AFTER CONTACT WITH EYE Sse ars ENE E AL IN e EYEWASH SOLUTIONS EEE GENERAL SAFETY HAZARDS veeushentianesletieutsewksectsedeadetnewtieeis ebrentsenseenwe PRECAUTIONS AND MEASURES e ACCIDENT __ _______ UN CAUP PROTEO MON ___ __ INSTALLA NON PROVISION S SAET N PRINTER MOUNTED OIGNS _________ _ SIGNS MOUNTED CLOSE TO THE PRINTER bers WA TEDI PO A FIR
116. tons The Barak iQ Printer is equipped with seven EMERGENCY STOP BUTTONS for the 5 model and six buttons for the m model as well as an EMERGENCY STOP CORD which is located along the front of both printers as shown in the following two figures Make sure all the EMERGENCY STOP BUTTONS are pulled out by turning them clockwise Emergency Stop Button Emergency Stop Cord Additional Safety Information Operating Hazards Reversing the Media back between the rollers a e Pinch point must be carried out only by a qualified operator M can pinch fingers sari When the printer is operating in Reverse Mode a AN icu qualified operator must be present Potential Mechanical Hazards Cable Chain The FLEXIBLE CABLE CARRIER carries all cables and pipes going from the PC and ink system to the CARRIAGE The carriage moves continuously during the printing process along the chassis at a speed of up to 2 2 m sec Contact between the moving CARRIAGE and a foreign object can cause an injury 18 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ The Hood The which is located at the top front of the printer protects the user from such dangers as UV rays and contact with the moving CARRIAGE The printer will not operate unless the HOOD is closed Pressing one of the EMERGENCY STOP buttons or pulling the EMERGENCY CORD will immediately stop the CARRIAGE and switch off the UV lamps Safety The HOOD may injure a h
117. ts the printing according to the media skew The default is OFF Advance Fine Tuning Enables the fine tuning of the Media Advance feature in units of 10 microns Advance Fine Tuning For 1 Pass Modes For 2 Pass Modes For 4 Pass Modes For 8 Pass Modes Calibrations Calibrations Accesses the Left Right Calibration dialog box Calibrates the positioning of head firing in bi directional Speed Normal Drops printing in units of pixels l gt p Also accessed from Calibrations in the Tools menu C Small Drops 2 Step Offset to the Right o v Fast m gt UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 55 Around the Windows Main Screen Queue 27 Barak FE Free fall Mode File View Tools Help 7 45 Length DBP SR Dg n R 99 init A Stop Width Height Estim Print Preview gt Roll Copies Width Height Estim Red Pane Failed Print Jobs lt gt Job Status Mode Roll Copies Width Height Estim reen Pane Successful Print Jobs Width wo t Media Status Queue Estimated Print Time 0 00 00 Main Ink Tank Status 1 cai Disk Info rmation Current Printing Progress Printer Status UV Status humidity temp Figure 27 The Main Screen Queue Workflow Screen Component Function or description Group Box B Combine Jobs Add job to Job Queue Delete job from any pa
118. ualified electrician should install the Matan iQ printers The User is responsible for providing electricity supply and compressed air according to the Product Specification Sheet UM10100181 The Matan iQ User s Manual 9 Safety Safety Signs Printer Mounted Signs The following safety signs are attached to the printer 1 Indicates the Mains Power Switch voltadge Contact can shock and ra k bot Fora irig surface Hot surface can iburn hands hands clear Emergency Stop Buttons When pressed will immediately turn off the printer Emergency Stop Cord Do not touch any electrical component or wiring while the printer is On Keep your hands clear of any moving parts while the printer in On Keep your hands clear of the X Axis Motor Assembly while the printer is On Keep your hands clear of all the Rollers and Shafts while the printer is operating 10 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 iQ AL Hand crush Rallers can clase and crush hands Verify clear rollers CAUTION High intensity UV fight Koop hood closed and follow safety instructions i DANGER Hand Crush Hood can close and crush hands Keep hands clear P ics ftoving carriage Carriaqa can cause head amp arm injury chear Safety Keep your hands clear of all the Rollers and Shafts while the printer
119. xposure to these types of energy may cause premature gellation Keep away from reducing agents oxidizing agents acids alkalis metals peroxides polymerization initiators Store in the original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry cool and well ventilated area away from incompatible materials food and drink Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination Storage of Flushing Materials Flushing solutions should be stored between 10 35 C 50 95 F Store away from any type of UV light source or stray light source and in UV light resistant containers Keep away from heat sparks flame and other ignition source After opening keep the container tightly closed Additional General Information The instructions and information provided by the manufacturer of the personal protective equipment on use storage maintenance and replacement must always be followed General protective and hygiene measures 22 Keep away from foodstuffs beverages and animal feed Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work Avoid contact with the eyes and skin Store protective clothing separately The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ Breathing equipment Safety Not necessary if room is well ventilated Protection of hands Gloves should be replaced regularly and if there is any sign of damage to the glove material
120. your local Occupational Safety and Local Fire Ordinances Fire Prevention The ink and flushing fluid should be kept in storage cabinets designed to hold flammable liquids and must be clearly labeled to comply with occupational safety regulations The storage cabinets must meet the local fire and safety standards You should not store more than the locally permitted amount of inks and flushing fluid in any single storage cabinet Local fire regulations regarding the use and storage 8 The Matan iQ User s Manual UM10100181 Barek iQ of flammable materials must be strictly observed Make sure that the inks are stored separately from any other material Safety fire extinguishers must be easily accessible and visible from all approaches to the Restricted Area They must be accessible within 7 6 m 25 ft of the Barak iQ printer and the flammable liquids storage cabinets or according to local fire regulations Accident Prevention Both the electric power cable and air supply cable connected to the printer should be channeled inside suitable conduits Tripping over loose wires may cause injury and or damage to the printer UV Lamp Protection UV LIGHT Do not at lati Never look directly at the UV light source as UV radiation can cause eye damage Before you start servicing the UV lamps allow them time to cool down as they can burn the skin if they are hot Installation Provisions Only a q

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