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1. D Mains adapter NGT4 IM CM 2 NGT2 IM CM NGT series 29 M00601106EN0214 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS A ALLEN GODING 2 3 2 Standard NGT The Standard NGT Printing System is composed of the following components Printer printer base unit ribbon replacement cassette 77777 dd dd d Lg dd YA d YL f 3 0 NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW Printer base units NGT 2 4 Motor drive ribbon motor shaft visible and motor drive carriage in protective housing Carriage unit with thermal print head Thermal print head Compressed air cylinder Cassette lock NGT series MO00601106EN0214 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Guide bushing cassette 2x Sensor for end of ribbon in the housing Bushing encoder connector for CM mode only Connector printer Printer mounting bracket 31 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Printer base units NGT 6 8 6E 8E y A d OW 7 oh 1 SE Motor drive ribbon motor shaft visible in front of motor drive carriage Carriage unit with thermal print head Thermal print head Compressed air cylinder 2x O Positioning pin for rubber drive roller 32
2. LI iid el o o CH fo Oo a el TU UI ID AS 5 Re J DM x Le 1 1 Power supply D sub plug 5 pole A1 A2 A4 A5 50 PIN Description function 24V GND 24V Thermal print head voltage 24 5 V GND thermal print head voltage GND motor voltage Motor voltage 34V ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW 2 l O interface D sub bushing 25 pole NOTE Power rating of the outputs PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS The following limits for power to the inputs outputs must not be exceeded U max 24 V max 50 mA recommended 30 mA NGT series MO00601106EN0214 Type Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Output Output Output Output Output Output Output Output Output Output Output Output Output Output Description function Print signal Print signal External reset External reset Trigger counter Trigger counter Encoder 5V 24V Encoder Print signal no potential 24V IO Reference potential 24V IO GND IO General faults General faults Ribbon end Ribbon end Inhibit1 Inhibit1 Pre warning ribbon end Pre warning ribbon end Inhibit2 Inhibit2 Print job ready Print jo
3. ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW Guide bushing cassette with thermal print head connector Sensor for end of ribbon in cassette locking unit Bushing encoder connector for CM mode only Connection cable printer 2x Printer mounting bracket NGT series M00601106EN0214 nn PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Ribbon replacement cassette NGT2 4 Handle Ribbon unwinder Guide rollers 4x Cassette lock Rubber driver roller Display operator element Ribbon winder CH Marking print begin print direction O 0000 Positioning rods 2x NGT series 33 M00601106EN0214 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Ribbon replacement cassette NGT 6 8 6E 8E Ribbon unwinder Guide rollers 5x Rubber driver roller Ribbon winder O 0000 Positioning rods 2x 34 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW Handle 2x Cassette lock Display operator element Marking print begin print direction NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW AN PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Function indicator control elements for ribbon replacement cassette NGT2 4 D Reset button NGT6 6E 8 8E Error acknowledge Initiate a test print Reset the ribbon counter only if no test format is loaded Exit test format mode only when test format is loaded Acknowled
4. Use the two previous ly removed screws to secure the thermal print head to the mount fe N TS rm y A OTO KE e Je me REE D Threaded hole for attachment screws 2x 4 Lock bolts 2x D Hole for lock bolts 2x 5 Mount for strip adjustment thermal print head Screws 2 x NGT series 144 M00601106EN0214 POTE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Step 3 Connect the flat ribbon cable and the power supply cable to the thermal print head G Secure the plug of the flat ribbon cable to the appropriate plug bushing of the thermal print head Use a cable connector 2 5mm wide and 200 mm long NOTE Connection cable thermal print head In Printing Systems with a 2 inch thermal print head it is only connected via a flat ribbon cable A sepa rate power supply cable is not used View of printer from below Step 4 Replace the ribbon cassette into the printer Connect the Printing System to the power supply Switch on the Printing System at the mains switch NGT series 145 M00601106EN0214 A DIVISION OF ITW CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE i ALLEN CODING Step 5 Input the previously noted resistance value You can perform this input as follows onthe Touch Display of the controller service menu item a config NG Remote Panel ATTENTION Damage to the thermal print head due to wro
5. 25 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Position 26 Count Article number N 0000 GP500 N 0000 GP700 N 0000 GP800 N 0000 00670 3 0000 08564 N 0000 00674 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW Specification Options printer NGT2 NGT4 Mains adapter Power cable Pneumatic service unit Power supply cable printer head CD with Operating instructions and software tools NGT series MO0601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW 2 3 Description of Components 2 3 1 Equipment Overview NGT Series Standard NGT left hand version Kai Universal controller with or without Touch Display NGT2 IM CM NGT4 IM CM e NGT6 IM CM NGT series MOO601106ENO214A 9 NGT8 IM CM NGT6E IM NGT8E IM PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 27 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Standard NGT right hand version VL Universal controller with or without Touch Display NGT2 IM CM WOO NGT4 IM CM 28 NGT6 IM CM NGT8 IM CM ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW NGT series M00601106EN0214 en PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS NGT Left hand version
6. In the icon based view the value can be increased or decreases in increments of one by using the plus or minus button The following error message will appear on the display if an incorrect value is input Invalid value or out of range NGT series 110 M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW 3 Orientation FORMAT ORIENTATION 1 normal 2 mirror 3 normal_180 4 mirror_180 D Input field button Input 1 normal Input 2 normal 180 Input 3 reflected eieieiois Input 4 reflected 180 4 Date Time OPERATION FORMAT ORIENTATION Ka normal D C normal 180 2 C mirror C mirror 180 4 7 Description function Select alignment of the print format standard setting normal DATE DDMMYY ws OD DATE DDMMYY No Input field button Input 1 Date format DDMMYY Time format HHMMSS NGT series MO00601106EN0214 Description function Date time input The corresponding date time format here Day month year is transferred for the print formats 111 OPERATION 5 Print Delay PRINT DELAY PRINT DELAY Range 0 5000 0000 Range 0 5000 No Input field button Description function D Input 0 5000 ms Time delay for initiating the print 6 Delete Format ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OFITW D Delete current format Delete current format 001 No Format 001 No Format No Input field button Desc
7. ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW NGT Series PRINTING SYSTEMS THERMOTRANSFER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ALLEN COMING IMPORTANT NOTES Important Notes Operating instructions Description NGT series Version M00601106EN0214 The operating manual is a translation of the original operating instructions Applicability The present operating instructions apply to the device with the following article number Standard NGT Controller Printer Article Number N 0003 G0800 N 0002 G0800 N 0000 G0500 N 0000 G1500 N 0000 G0700 N 0000 G1700 N 0001 G0100 N 0000 G1100 N 0000 GE100 N 0000 G0300 N 0000 G1300 N 0000 GE300 NGT Printer Article number N 0000 GP800 N 0000 GP500 N 0000 GP700 Using this manual Description Universal controller with Touch Display Universal controller without Touch Display NGT2 IM CM Left hand version NGT2 IM CM Right hand version NGT4 IM CM Left hand version NGT4 IM CM Right hand version NGT6 IM CM Left hand version NGT6 IM CM Right hand version NGT6E IM Left hand version NGT8 IM CM Left hand version NGT8 IM CM Right hand version NGT8E IM Left hand version Description Universal power supply NGT2 IM CM Left hand version NGT4 IM CM Left hand version m First read the Chap
8. N O000 00381 Rear cover o 1 6 N 0000 00035 N 0000 00467 N 0000 00035 Lefeover OO 1 7 N O000 00036 N 0000 00068 N 0000 00036_ Right cover 8 N 0000 00111 Stepping motor drive sledge LL Se J t 10 N 0000 00027 Assembly plate sledge drive LL 1 N 0000 00132 Plastictensionrings LL Il N 0000 00028 Assembly plate foil drive 1 ml N 0000 00105 Drive roller guide LL 14 N 0000 00104 Tensioner toothed belt2 LL pis N 0000 00103 Tensioner toothed belt 1 1 7 NO00000371 lange double pulley 1 18 ml NO00000567 Shaft doublepuley 1 20 N 0000 00031 N 0000 00463 N 0000 00031 Bearing plate 21 N 0000 00064 N 0001 00064 N 0000 00064 Retaining plate magnetic valve LL 22 N 0000 00072 N 0000 00461 N 0000 0002 Guide casing ll 23 N 0001 00162 N 0001 00464 N 0001 00383 Cassette locking block LL 24 N 0000 00540 N 0000 00543 N 0000 00540 Rear cover cassette locking block 1 25 N 0000 00059 3 Magetivave 26 1 N00000000 L oundabegrbe LL 45 00000032 Fhttothedbeti Odo 1 46 N 0000 00033 N 000000388 Flttoothedbelt2 LL az 7 No00000561 Gudetbe 1 48 N 0000 00457 MAtachmentbot 1t E NGT series 177 MO0601106EN0214 APPENDIX d EROBERN NGT8 NGT8R NGT8E nn 0000 G0350 FT 0000 G1350 EE 0000 GE350 Description Quantity Basic unit Po
9. Select Format 1 Format Control Pin 1 Variable Content Counter Create Format Quantity Print Count Reset Test Formats Memory Mode 3 Management Pin 2 Speed Density Orientation Date Time Print Delay Delete Format Carriage Position Ribbon Type Post Valve Delay Print Level 5 Hardware Setup Pin 3 Inhibit Level Relay Level Print Buffer Communication Interface Network Settings IM CM Mode Max Format Length Minimum Speed Max Host Speed Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 NGT series MOO601106ENO214A OPERATION Printer status Error Slots 2 Status Pin 1 Resistance 4 Service Pin 3 Reset Maintenance Ribbon Length Warning Length Diagnostic Touch Calibration Change View 6 Language Pin 1 English Deutsch Francais Espafiol Dutch Swenska Note The languages actually available vary de pending on the installed language pack and may differ from the above overview 97 OPERATION 5 7 2 Format Control FORMAT CONTROL I SELECT FORMAT FORMAT CONTROL ac codierger te NG2 M STATUS MANAGEMENT CREATE FORMAT SELECT VARIABLE COUNTER CREATE FORMAT CONTENT FORMAT rFORMAT CONTROL VARIABLE CONTENT Ure QUANTITY COUNTER fe KR PRINT COUNT RESET ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW CREATE FORMAT FORMAT CONTROL ac codierger te STATUS ul NG2 M 2 FORMATS MANAGEMENT QUANTITY PRINT COUNT
10. NGT4 NGT4R 7 a 1850 Description Quantity 1 N 0000 00270 N 0000 00581 Base plate ribbon cassette NGT2 4 NGT2RJAR LL 2 N 0000 00267 Handle ribbon cassette NGT2 4 Le 3 wesen eg Cassette arive assembly NGT2 4 NGTOR AR 4 N 0000 00252 N 0001 00252 Drive roller assembly Men ver S n 0000 00230 N 0001 00290 winding assembly NGT2 A NGT2R AR 1 6 00000027 Dispensing assembly Wel 1 7 N 0000 00430 Bypass roller assembly 2 NGT4 0 o 2 8 N 000000432 Stabilization plate left stainless steel NGT4 LL E ___N 0000 00433_ stabilization plate right stainless steel NOTA O 1 10 N 0000 00431 Bypass roller assembly 1 NGT4 2 _11 000000271 Toothed belt 415 T2 5 6 NGT2 4 LL 12 N 0000 00275 N 0000 00447 Cassette locking assembly NGT2 4 NGT2R AR LI 13 N 0000 00295 Tensioner assembly for toothed belt cassette NGT2 4 LL 14 N 0000 00305 N 0000 00604 Abutment strip assembly sledge NGT2 4 NGT2R AR 1 15 N 0000 00269 N 0000 00582 Cover plate toothed belt NGT2 4 NGT2R A R LL 16 N 0000 00537 Reset button replacement cassette NGT2 4 LL 17 N 0000 00427 Spring reset button NGT2 4 1 18 N 0000 00434 jPostionngrod NGTA A Din JI gt 5 IS5 IB I gt I gt IN IH Pi Rll B I gt IN IR gt MN IB BP IB I5 gt 5 Rte NO NGT series 180 M00601106EN0214 x e ad 5 e Ce V pnm IR CH
11. PASSWORD A SERVICE NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW AN 5 7 8 Password Z HARDWARE SETUP ac codierger te NG2 M O0 LANGUAGE PASSWORD No Input field button p D PIN 1 Ch User PIN i PIN 2 D Management CR m 3 PIN 3 wo Service PIN NGT series MO00601106EN0214 r HAUPTMEN HR D FORMAT CONTROL IL HARDWARE SETUP STATUS LANGUAGE OPERATION qx MANAGEMENT Sji PASSWORD SERVICE PASSWORT CE D Description function Input the PIN to gain access to the menu items Print patterns status language Management and the areas protected by PIN 1 Service hardware setup and areas protected by PIN 1 and PIN 2 127 TROUBLESHOOTING ALLAN CODING 6 Troubleshooting The following Chapter is intended to help you understand fault messages to identify their origin and to correct them NOTE Troubleshooting on the Printing System If the current fault in the Printing System cannot be corrected then please consult with Allen Coding GmbH Service department 6 1 Fault messages on the Printing System The following fault messages are displayed on the Printing System itself Touch Display or in the used configuration software a control Error ID Description Meaning Corrective measures cm No malfunction No fault in Printing System EE Fault in Ribbon Printer repor
12. 9 pole D sub included 4 34 N 0000 00342 Model plate controller NGT 1 ae Oe E 36 N O000 00642 SSD card 5128 1 Nl Rl Re eR RiP gt B gt RP RP RP ju 5 i gt gt I gt IN Ril R R R ID gt NGT series 186 M00601106EN0214 APPENDIX LLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW A Power supply NGT 187 NGT series M00601106EN0214 APPENDIX ALLEN SODING Mains adapt er D ipti N 0000 GPg00 escription Quantity Rocker switch 2 pole 10A 250V AC Power supply 300W Fuse 5 x 20 mm 6 3 A slow blow 4 Insertion plate 5 7 10 11 12 13 14 N 0000 00692 Flange bushing assembly N 0000 00682 Housing N 0000 00700 Flange plug assembly N 0000 00686 Protective cover N 0001 00107 Safety holder 5 x 20 mm P 0000 00110 ressure equalizing element 100123 chnorr safety washer S 4 a 100124 Cylinder screw M4 x 6 S S 100034 Schnorr safety washer S 6 aa 100125 Cylinder screw M6 x 10 188 NGT series M00601106EN0214
13. A DIVISION OF ITW Move an empty cardboard sleeve 4 onto the ribbon winder 2 You may use the cardboard sleeve that was previously OPERATION removed from the ribbon dispenser NGT2 4 2 4 NGT6 8 6E 8E gu O gt B E d pt OD 9 ca 9 8 O J N ai Ve fal C AA lt lt Step 4 Check rubber drive roller and clean if required Check the condition of the rubber drive roller 6 If required remove any present contamination Only use recom mended cleaning detergent rubber roller cleaner Art Nr 1 0000 45007 for this NGT2 4 2 4 NGT6 8 6E 8E gt O N L u gt pr T bw W t cm NGT series M00601106EN0214 85 OPERATION ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW Step 5 Inserting new ribbon Insert a new ribbon 1 into the ribbon unwinder 2 as shown in the following drawing NGT2 4 2 4 NGT6 8 6E 8E Step 6 Threading the ribbon A label that indicates the correct direction of the ribbon can be found on the inside of the ribbon cassette Thread in the ribbon corresponding to the indicated direction with respect to the ribbon winder Fix the free end of the ribbon to the cardboard sleeve of the ribbon winder by using adhesive strips NGT2 4 2 4 gt mn CY NK Sf eu MBA 86 NGT serie
14. ES JIH IS IS IS IS IS IS BS IB IS IS IS IB IS S I gt I5 gt IB IB IB 178 NGT series M00601106EN0214 Es EEFSREN Ribbon replacement cassette 1 NGT2 NGT2R NGT2 NGT4 NGTAR NGT4 NGT series M00601106EN0214 179 APPENDIX ALLEN CODING NGT2 NGT2 NGT2R e 0000 G0650 CR 0000 G1650 Description Quantity Base plate ribbon cassette NGT2 4 NGT2R 4R Handle ribbon cassette NGT2 4 3 N 0000 00280 N 0001 00280 _ Cassette drive assembly NGT2 4 NGT2R 4R Drive roller assembly NGT2 NGT2R Winding assembly NGT2 4 NGT2R 4R e N 0000 00276 Dispensing assembly NGT2 4 Bypass roller assembly 2 NGT2 8 N 0000 00273 Stabilization plate left stainless steel NGT2 s 1000000274 Stabilization plate right stainless steel NGT2 f a 10 N 0000 00301 Bypass roller assembly 1 NGT2 000000 0 2 11 000000272 Toothedbet 415 T25 6 NGT2 A 1 12 N 0000 00275 N 0000 00447 Cassette locking assembly NGT2 4 NGT2R AR 1t 13 N 0000 00295 Tensioner assembly for toothed belt cassette NGT2 4 1 14 N 0000 00305 N 0000 00604 Abutment strip assembly sledge NGT2 4 NGT2R AR 1 15 N 0000 00269 N 0000 00582 Cover plate toothed belt NGT2 4 NGT2R AR LL 16 N 0000 00537 Reset button replacement cassette NGT2 4 JL 17 N O000 00427 SpringresetbutonNGT2 A 1 18 00000072 JPostningrod NGIZ 1 1 0 0 1 2 NGT4
15. Kbit s No parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit Hardware Handshake on CTS Handshaking on DSR Handshaking on DSR Test off RTS Handshake DTR Handshake XON XOFF OFF Pin assignments serial interface Print server O CON On Un P U MM HL Transmission rate 115 2 Kbit s No parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit Hardware Handshake ON FIFO Buffer OFF CTS Handshaking on DSR Handshaking on DSR Test off RTS Handshake DTR Handshake XON XOFF OFF LD CON On Un P ww ND HL Settings Transmission rate 115 2 Kbit s No parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit Hardware Handshake ON FIFO Buffer OFF CTS Handshaking on DSR Handshaking on DSR Test off RTS Handshake DTR Handshake XON XOFF OFF 74 NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING INSTALLATION 4 9 Connect Printing System to the network 4 9 1 Connect network cable Standard NGT The network connection to the controller of the Printing System is equipped by the manufacturer with a shield housing lead with gasket against penetration of moisture and kinking of the cable Step 1 Remove the upper half of the shield by loosening the following attachment screws ZK K Red D Screws 4 x D Screws 2 x Step 2 Apply the self adhesive sealing tape to the network cable at the lead through the shield Connect the network cable to the network connector of the controller Apply sealing fluid to the connecting surface of the shield S
16. System Any liability and warranty for any damages caused by incorrect or improper assembly of the Printing System is excluded by the Allen Coding GmbH m The installation of the Printing System may be performed exclusively by qualified technical expert personnel Ensure the operating and maintenance personnel have safe access to the Printing System ATTENTION Failure to follow the operating instructions may result in damage to the Printing System Failure to observe the information in the operating instructions may cause damage to the Printing Sys tem or to other property during the installation m Read the operating instructions before beginning the installation Follow the relevant safety instructions in the operating manual m Familiarize yourself with the mode of operation of the Printing System NOTE Installation of the machine frame The machine frame is integrated into the packing system so that any desired print position can be ad justed on the print material and the ribbon replacement cassette can be removed from and installed into the printer without any hindrance NOTE Additional space required for power supply cable Depending on the installation situation and the printer used an additional space of up to 207mm for the power supply cable is to be allowed for M00601106EN0214 63 INSTALLATION A VISO ROSE IA 4 3 1 Mechanical Installation ATTENTION Proper assembly position and operating mode An improper
17. assembly position for the operating mode of the Printing Systems can cause damage to the Printing System Make certain that the assembly position of the printer and the adjusted operating mode are cor rectly tailored to each other before you start the machine If necessary change the assembly position or change the operating mode m Follow the instructions in the operating manual Permissible alignment assembly position of the Printing System and of the machine frame any Installation of the printer in the machine frame Positioning and securing the printer ATTENTION Warning of possible property damage Using overlong screws or catches for fixing the printer in the machine frame may result in damage to the Printing System Use screws or catches that can be screwed down no deeper than 8 mm Position the printer in the machine frame Make sure that the assembly hole in the printer O is located below the hole in the machine frame 0 Insert the catch through the hole in the machine frame and screw it into the assembly hole of the printer 6 4 NGT series M00601106EN0214 NE INSTALLATION Alignment of printer Rotate or displacement of printer Open the catch w to 1 full rotation The printer may now be rotated to the left or to the right by 90 When the set ting has been completed rotate the catch until it is closed in order to fix the printer
18. follows 50 100 mm s NOTE Changing the speed value The input value is only accepted when it is confirmed by the OK button No Input field button Description function Input mm s NGT2 min 50 max 600 D NGT4 min 50 max 500 NGT6 6E min 50 max 300 NGT8 8E min 50 max 250 Speed range for IM mode The following error message will appear on the display if an incorrect value is input Invalid value or out of range NGT series 109 MO0601106EN0214 OPERATION ALLEN SODING Operating mode CM In CM mode a speed cannot be specified for the Printing System The Printing System determines the current speed via the encoder connected to the Printing System NOTE Speeds in CM mode The speed values provided here pertain to theoretical values The actually attainable speed depends on various parameters for the particular application This in cludes parameters such a machine type model and width of packing foil product length length of print pattern used ribbon position of the encoder additionally installed equipment like punches etc Guideline values for speed in CM mode NGT2 m min min 3 max 35 NGT4 m min min 3 max 29 NGT6 m min min 3 max 17 NGT8 m min min 3 max 14 2 Density DENSITY DENSITY Range in percent 0 100 D EN aal P wy S No Inputfield button Description function Print Density D Input O 100
19. installation An incorrect or improper assembly of the device may impair safety functionality and efficiency of the device The installation of the device may be performed exclusively by qualified technical expert personnel Follow the relevant instructions in the operating manual A CAUTION Falling equipment components represent an impact hazard in event of improper handling The locking mechanism between ribbon replacement cassette and equipment base unit may open or may not be properly locked When carrying or lifting the printer by using the handle provided on the ribbon replacement cassette this may result in the equipment base unit dropping to the ground Falling equipment components may result in impact injury Do not use the handle provided on the ribbon replacement cassette for lifting or carrying the print er Wear safety gloves during the installation m Follow the relevant instructions in the operating manual NOTE i Additional space for cable access and cable outlet When assembling the device please consider the requirement for additional space for cable access and cable outlet on each component 4 1 Unpacking A CAUTION Hazards due to defects or transport damage Transport damage to the device may result in unforeseeable hazards to personnel and or property When unpacking the device check for any visible damage Never ever connect a damaged device to the voltage supply Incase of
20. is available to the pneumatic ser vice unit for adjustment and maintenance purposes Use the predrilled assembly holes 5 5 mm for attaching the pneumatic service unit OD Assembly holes 4 x 5 5 mm 4 7 2 Establish compressed air connections NOTE Compressed air supply Adjust the compressed air supply to the recommended value of 2 5 bar before switching on the Printing System Step 1 Establish connection to compressed air supply Connect the connector for the compressed air supply to the pneumatic service unit Use a flexible pressurized air connection with an external diameter of 8mm Step 2 Establish compressed air connection to the printer Connect the air supply for the pneumatic service unit to the compressed air connection of the Printing System Use a flexible pressurized air connection with an external diameter of 6 mm NGT series 7 3 M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW INSTALLATION 4 8 Connect Printing System via the serial interface RS232 Use the supplied connecting cable to connect the Printing System to the PC via the serial interface The connecting cable is a zero modem or cross link cable individual wires in the cable are twisted Sub D 9 pin bushing Sub D 9 pin bushing The serial interface RS232 between PC and print server must be configured as follows Printer NGT series LD CON DU P ww ND B Transmission rate 115 2
21. of your Printing System After selecting the USB stick the required data files are installed to the USB stick The process is completed when the message on process completion is displayed At completion of the process remove the USB stick Regenerate a Backup This option allows you to regenerate your Printing System by using a previously saved Backup The program shows you a list of all Backup files saved on the computer s hard drive Select the corresponding Backup and click continue The corresponding files will be copied to the USB stick At completion of the process remove the USB stick 92 NGT series M00601106EN0214 A DIVISION OF ITW OPERATION Install formats This option allows you to copy print images to the Printing System by using the USB stick The print images must be present as text files Use the function print to file in the label configuration program to save a print image as a text file Choose one or several text files by adding them to a list After you have selected the print images you can select from three options for how the print images are to be written to the USB stick 1 Overwrite existing files The print images are listed by name sorted beginning at disk space number O Any print images already saved on the USB stick will be overwritten 2 Try to fill empty disk space numbers The print images are sorted by name and assigned to the available memory space Existing print images are re t
22. print head printer ana seen 141 7 2 3 Adjusting the angle of the thermal print bhead ss 146 ZARES EEG ONE ET ee is cotum uu dus teu dedu xD tor etu RE 149 7 2 5 Mechanical adjustment of the color foil replacement cartridge ss 150 8 IM lntenance TERI I T I I TTE 156 8 1 DES 9c gc S 156 8 2 p 2 ISS gece A TU TM 156 9 JESS DEER 157 9 1 NH ee e EE 157 9 2 sec e M E 157 10 DISPOSA 158 ele E 00 EEN 159 EC Compliance SON E 159 Sie a o E ee a Co 160 Recommended Spare Parts and Replacement Parts sise 160 Sledge assembly with thermal print head sisi 163 Printer assembiy Dasic UN ERIT Na ae won eee eae ee kao nin 169 RIBDON as s ega ae E ee 179 OM ke AS NOTE T Uoc 184 Power SUPPI VV NOT lm 187 NGT series 7 MO0601106EN0214 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 1 Product Identification 1 1 Characteristic data 1 1 1 Standard NGT Universal controller Article No with Touch Display Article No without Touch Display Printer internal barcodes Printer internal fonts Material Touch Display Visible surface Resolution W x H Vibration 5 Hz 100 Hz Shock Printer N
23. recorded NOTE Error messages An overview of possible error messages from the Printing System is found under Fault messages on the Printing System 3 Details A detailed description of faults occurring in the Printing System is displayed NOTE Malfunction details The detailed description of the occurring fault is only available in English Error Details Error Details No err recorded No err recorded NGT series 107 MO0601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW OPERATION 5 7 4 Management MANAGEMENT UN 100 SPEED ORIENTA TION MANAGEMENT ac codierger te am SERVICE HARDWARE SETUP NGZ IM DATE TIME SPEED DENSITY ORIENTA DATE TION TIME MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT ac codierger te m SERVICE HARDWARE SETUP NGZ CARRIAGE RIBBON POSITION TYPE PRINT DELETE cARRIAGE RIBBON DELAY FORMAT POSITION TYPE NGT series 108 M00601106EN0214 A DIVISION OF ITW OPERATION 1 Speed PRINT SPEED PRINT SPEED NG2 100 600 NG4 100 500 NG6 100 300 NG8 100 250 m D NG2 100 600 NG4 100 500 NG6 100 300 NG8 100 250 mm s Operating mode IM NOTE Input speed The input or specification of speed is only used in IM mode NOTE Minimum speed value The minimum speed value displayed is dependent on the setting made in Hardware Setup Minimum speed The minimum speed range is defined as
24. to the adjusted position NGT series 6 5 M00601106EN0214 INSTALLATION Set distance to the printed material folding monotube frame Default setting of machine frame ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW Recommended distance lower edge of assembly plate machine frame to upper edge of printed material NGT2 2 4 4 A B NGT6 8 6E 8E A B Setting the distance to the product mm mm mm mm mm 213 216 7 5 Loosen the star handle at the machine frame Turn the knurled nuts up or down to adjust the correct distance to the printed material Be sure that the printer is aligned horizontally in the machine frame and or to the printed materi al Retighten the star handle after the setting has been completed Recommended distance thermal print head product Ba Ta Check if the setting is correct trial print Adjust the settings as required in order to achieve a good printing result 66 mm NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING INSTALLATION 4 4 Controller Standard NGT 4 4 1 Mechanical Installation NOTE Distance between assembly position of printer and controller Note that the distance between printer and controller may not be greater than the length of the c
25. version Operating modes Max print area IM width x length CM Max printing speed IM CM Print resolution Thermal print head corner edge Ribbon width Ribbon length Diameter ribbon roll Material Printer internal barcodes Printer internal writing 1 1 3 Pneumatic service unit Pneumatic service unit Article number Filter Material NGT series MOO601106ENO214A PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION N 0000 GP550 Intermittent IM Continuous CM mm 53 x 75 mm 53 x 1000 mm Sec min 50 max 600 m Min min 3 max 35 dpi ca 300 corresponds to 12 dots mm inches mm 2 53 mm 55 m max 450 mm max 76 Stainless steel anodized aluminum plastic GS1 Datamatrix Datamatrix ECC200 GS1 128 Code 128 EAN 13 EAN 8 UPC A UPC E Code39 Code 2 5 Interleaved ITF14 OR Code GS1 OR Code GS1 Databar OCR A OCR B Gill Bold Helvetica Medium Century Gothic Arial Bold Arial Medium N 0000 GP700 Intermittent IM Continuous CM mm 107 x 90 mm 107 x 1000 m sec min 50 max 500 m Min min 3 max 29 dpi ca 300 corresponds to 12 dots mm inches mm 4 107 mm 110 m max 450 mm max 76 Stainless steel anodized aluminum plastic GS1 Datamatrix Datamatrix ECC200 GS1 128 Code 128 EAN 13 EAN 8 UPC A UPC E Code39 Code 2 5 Interleaved ITF14 OR Code GS1 QR Code GS1 Databar OCR A OCR B Gill Bold Helvetica Medium Century Gothi
26. 117 Flat ribbon cable assembly Negi A N 0000 00118 B polehighflexcableassembly NGT BR 1 JNGT amp NGI ENGTSNGTEE oS EE N 000000379 pposinpstripperplateNGTGE BE 1 B o N 0000 00382 Linear guide rail with sledgeNGT6E E 1 N 0000 00388_ Toothed belt 2 drive sledge 486 3M A 9mm NGTGE SE Li B N 0000 00400 Flat ribbon cable assembly NGTGE BE LL N 0000 00401 B pole high flex cable assembly NGTE BE a EE PS ES NGT6 NGTGR NGT6E BE 102379 thermal printheaanGT6 aa EEE PE 102380 thermal print ea GB a 162 NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALLEN COMING APPENDIX Sledge assembly with thermal print head 1 NGT2 NGT2R NGT2 NGT2 NGT2R NGT2 N 0000 00238 N 0000 00607 N 0000 00238 Description Quantity N 0000 00218 Basic sledge for cylinder NGT2 N 0000 00247 Guide bolt strip adjustment NGT2 4 N 0000 00219 Belt tang NGT2 4 Mounting assembly thermal print head adjustment N 0000 00209 N 0000 00605 N 0000 00209 NGT2 NGT2R N 0000 00220 N 0000 00221 N 0000 00230 Abutment locking NGT2 4 NGT2R 4R 1 2 1 N 0000 00338 Pulley Z15 N 0000 00202 Pneumatic cylinder double action NGT2 4 N 0000 00390 Compressed air screw in angle with grommet 12 NGT2 2 The following parts are not included in the sledge assembly 102378 Thermal print headNGT2 9 N 0000 00198 Flex flat ribbon cable strip assy 26 pole NGT2 4 NGT series 163 MO0601106EN021
27. 2 NGT2R NGT2 N 0000 G0550 N 0000 G1550 N 0000 GP550 Description Quantity N 0000 00214 N 0000 00595 N 0000 00214 Left cover large stainless steel NGT2 NGT2R 1 N 0000 00215 N 0000 00594 N 0000 00215 Right cover small stainless steel NGT2 NGT2R 1 N 0000 00224 Guide casing assy NGT2 2 N 0000 00204 Mounting plate assembly housing NGT2 1 Stepping motor drive assy cassette NGT2 4 6 N 0000 00260 8 N 0000 00238 N 0000 00607 N 0000 00238 Sledge assembly NST2 NGT2R LL 9 N 0000 00207 N 0001 00207 N 0000 00207 Cassette locking assembly base unit NGT2 1 gt 10 N 0000 00226 Mount for cassette sledge motor NGT2 4 N 0000 00210 N 0000 00600 N 0000 00231 N 0000 00185 __ Flat ribbon cable assy 1 D sub 25 pole NGT2 4 N 0000 00310 Flat ribbon cable assy 2 D sub 25 pole NGT2 4 N 0000 00336 N 0000 00610 Printer board assembly NGT2 4 NGT2R 4R Guide block linear unit plastic NGT2 4 1 sette locking button N 0000 00234 N 0000 00589 N 0000 00234 Rear cover stainless steel NGT2 4 N 0000 00266 N 0001 00266 N 0000 00266 Linear unit with sledge for stripper roller NGT2 4 N 0000 00206 N 0000 00206 Foil stripper roller assembly NGT2 NGT2R m N 0000 00658 Board assembly NGT2 NGT4 PN 0000 00661 Sheet metal housing NGT2 NGT4 O 20 NGT series 171 M00601106EN0214 APP
28. 3 Description of COmpONENES ee en ee 27 2 3 1 Eguipment Overview NGT E u nu eier 27 PAS CU 11 012160 DA GE EE 30 Ee CC NO 39 E De VE ET ee A a a ee 42 2 3 5 Bheoder EN TION ne ae nen a ern a en Te ae nenne Heer 42 2 3 6 Intertaces to the Standard NOT nun nn ann 43 ENE SESA NO E 50 3 Safety IHTOLMIALION ERE E 58 3 1 Configuration of the safety instructions nee 58 3 2 ded et EE 59 3 3 Hazards Gurine COP AINE EE 59 4 SLANA MON ee 60 4 1 Erare a 60 4 2 Overview of Machine Frame opties a 62 NGT series 5 M00601106EN0214 TABLE OF CONTENTS A DIVISION OF ITW 4 3 Install IN OR a a Mud cu PUN a ae OD DEINDE RIEN 63 4 31 rd Ee Een CH Ee ua tine 64 4A C ntroller Standard NGT RU mme 67 qq Mectanical INS AL AL ON E 67 4 2 2 z aje NE a AL O ee re en ET TEE RE 67 4 5 AIDS AS EE 69 o Ee Enter He Eed e e WE 69 45 2 zi euge NS alla en PTT Dmm 70 e MN ioo NHIEU 71 4 6 1 Mechanical Installation EE 71 E een Lea e E 71 4 7 Pneumatic service ie de nce Peery ee es ee ee er 73 27 1 Mechanical MISE ea E 73 4 7 2 Establish compressed air connections aaa 73 4 8 Connect Printing System via the serial interface RS232 ss 74 4 9 Connect Printing System to the network aaa 75 4 9 1 Connect network cable Standard NGT nana 75 49 2 PE LOVNE VGC SEINE e
29. 4 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW APPENDIX 2 NGT4 NGT4R NGT4 woe vn Ne Description Quantit N 0000 00426 N 0000 00608 N 0000 00426 H y N 0000 00423 Basic sledge for cylinder NGT4 N 0000 00247 Guide bolt strip adjustment NGT2 4 N 0000 00219 Belt tang NGT2 4 Mounting assembly thermal print head adjust N 0000 00425 N 0000 00606 N 0000 00425 ment NGTA NGTAR N 0000 00220 Grooved ball bearing incl bolt NGT2 4 1 2 1 N 0000 00221 Compressed air connector straight NGT2 4 The following parts are not included in the sledge assembly 30 N 0000 00546 6 pole high flex cable assembly thermal print i headNGT4 connector 164 NGT series M00601106EN0214 6 NN EAE os EEFSREN 3 NGT6 NGT6R NGT6E NGT8 NGT8R NGT8E NGT series M00601106EN0214 165 LLEN CODING SION OF ITW A APPENDIX NGT series M00601106EN0214 166 APPENDIX LLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW A 167 NGT series M00601106EN0214 APPENDIX ALLEN CODING NGT6 NGT6R NGT6E goz 0000 00119 po 0000 00455 rr 0000 00394 Description Quantity Basic sledge part 1 NGT6 8 2 Basic sledge part 2 3 N 0001 00048 _ N 0001 00453 N 0001 00048 Foil stripper plate NGT Guide block Belt tang NGT6 8 pl N 0000 00051 Mount thermal print head NGT6 T7 w 0000 0009 Guidebotnetes 2 8 N 0000 00415 Bolt 9 00000047 Homesensorscrew NGT6 8 Rubber spacer 172
30. 50 Stabilization plate et 20 _N 0000 00550 _N 0000 00560_ _N 0000 00550_ Stabilization plate right Eu EE gt ar wm um Rubber aga 38 N 0000 00093 N 000100377 Flattoothedbelt LL 3 N0000096 Positioningrod NGT6 1 NGT8 NGT8R NGT8E aa 0001 G0450 POT 0001 G1450 rom 0001 GE450 Description Ouantity i mamma N O000 00099 N 0000 00378 Abutment strip sledge LL oo HB SN a N 0000 00144 PostionngrodiNGT8B LL 5 N 0001 00145 Postionngrod2NGT8B 6 N 000000538 N 0000 00299 Coverplate roundbelt 1 7 00000039 Plexiglass waveguide LED 2 8 N 0000 00532 Coverplate springreetbuton 1 S __N 0000 00537____ Reset button replacement cassette 1 10 N 0000 00087 N 0001 00087 N 0000 00087 Cassettelock 1 11 N 0000 00088 N 0001 00088 N 0000 00088 Cassettedriveunit 12 N 0000 00090 N 0001 00090 N 0000 00090 Contact roller 1 13 N O000 00143 N 0001 00143 N 0000 00143 Driveroller 1 14 N 0000 00146 JByasrolrl 4 0 3 15 N O000 00147 Bwesrmolr2 O o 16 N 0000 00367 N 0001 00367 N 0000 00367 Indicator 17 N 0001 00091 N 0002 00091 N 000100091 Winder 8 B 20 ejeje wjejejlelelelelinjielejelejele RE Dispenser 21 ween N 0001 0057 No010074 FrontfoilNGTE 1 2 N 0000 00086 a
31. 6 Print Count Reset PRINTCOUNT RESET PRINTCOUNT RESET 00025 00025 No Input field button Description function Yes D E Yes The quantity of print items is reset to zero D No The quantity of print items remains unchanged If the KONDI message appears the permissible print quantity has been reached NGT series 103 M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW OPERATION 7 Test Formats nh ET D LEGACY No Input field button Description function Preview test print format image designation Navigation through the available test print formats M M Back forward Use test print format Press the button to move the selected test print format SEEN to the connected printer SO JO HD m Exit the Test formats menu Display switches to the higher menu item The following test print formats are provided by the manufacturer for the Printing System CHECK PRIHT NG 01 01 2001 u Checked J EB u LEGACY ER CHECK PRINT Density 50 air Pressure NI Input 1 Input gt CIM Mi PO TcouchFanel HATCH TWO LINES Begs 12 PARAMETERS MES Full apeed Orientation Error ly BLOWN PIX EL DATE TIME 104 NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW 8 Memory Mode Set the memory mode 0 Standard 1 PC permanent 2 PC volatile Input field button No D Input 0 stand
32. 68 174 187 zi ae DIR I DER I RD U ED DD LES Start w amp ka g ut ti FT Lantronix Devicelnsta gau v 11 33 Button with magnifying glass symbol The Device Installer displays the network connections of all Printing Systems connected to the network XPORT 03 with their default IP address Network connections displayed in Red cannot be configured You can only assign an IP address to these network connections 78 NGT series M00601106EN0214 A ALLEN CODING INSTALLATION Click on Network to call up the network settings Network Settings for IP address subnet mask and gateway LANTRON IX B Firmware Version V6 1 0 2 MAC Address 00 20 4A 84 6A 42 Zi Network Settings Server Serial Tunnel IP Configuration Hostlist C Obtain IP address automatically Channel 1 Auto Configuration Methods Serial Settings Connection Email DHCP Enable Disable agar AutolP Enable Disable Trigger 2 DHCP Host Name Apply Settings Use the following IP configuration Apply Factory Defaults IP Address H 92 168 173 99 Subnet Mask 255 255 252 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 Ethernet Configuration Auto Negotiate BOOTP Enable Disable Configurable Pins Speed 100 Mbps 10 Mbps Duplex Full Half ok Static assignment of IP address Manual input of the IP address Click on Network in the main menu Select the menu item Use the following IP configuration Input the follo
33. 9 Ps DN Step size isd Duration 4 Een DN ES Que ag No Input field button Description function Input value where the counter is to start D Start value Input value where the counter is to stop or where it will be reset to its initial D Stop value value Step width Input value which denotes the increment size for each counting step a ne Input value which specifies how often the counter value of the current count ing step is repeated before the counter is incremented or decremented Input value where the counter is to start after reaching the stop value or after 5 Reset value an ext RESET NGT series 100 M00601106EN0214 AN ALLEN CODING OPERATION A DIVISION OF ITW 4 Create format Use this menu item to edit simple formats without the need for additional software or a computer Formats can contain text and or bar code elements whose content can be set up either as invariant or as input variables Limitations when using the editor Only the fonts installed by the manufacturer are available Selection of available barcodes is limited to EAN 8 13 UPC A E and Code 128 A maximum of 10 elements per format can be set up but a maximum of three elements may be barcodes The format name is limited to max 10 characters The content length is limited to max 40 characters The length of the input prompt is limited to max 20 characters NOTE Selection of memory location Before you s
34. DUCT SPECIFICATIONS General faults gt 12V IO General faults use printer internal volt age GND IO GND IO NGT series M00601106EN0214 47 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ALLEN CODING 5 Built in receptacle round plug 8 pole NOTE Power rating of relay signal outputs General Faults and Inhibit The following limits for power to the relay signal outputs must not be exceeded U max 24 V max 1 NOTE Power rating of Print Signal input The following limits for power to the signal inputs must not be exceeded U max 24 V max 50 mA recommended 30 mA PIN Type Description function 1 N O 2 Output Inhibit Middle tap Wechsler contact 3 N O LAN G N O 5 Output SE Middle tap Wechsler contact E faults 6 N O 7 Reference potential for print signal 8 Input Print signal Inhibit ns l I Fehler Error gus TI I I l i PIN 4 L mE mm mm mu NGT series 48 MO0601106EN0214 en PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 6 Network Connection bushing RJ45 PIN Description function D CE ii D R ZZ z aa I eee aa a a T a I oo a a a OO CO N Oil WG A W N e 7 USB Connector bushing type A PIN Description function EN 2 Data 252MML 3 Data 5 0 l 000 0 A GND EARTH gt 0 NGT series M00601106EN0214 49 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2 3 7 Interfaces of the NGT Printer
35. ENDIX A ALLEN CODING 2 NGT4 NGTAR NGT4 NGT4 NGTAR NGT series 172 M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CORNE APPENDIX NGT4 NGT series M00601106EN0214 173 APPENDIX ALLEN CODING NGT4 NGT4R NGT4 N 0000 G0750 N 0000 G1750 N 0000 GP750 Description Quantity Left cover large stainless steel NGTA NGTAR 1 Right cover small stainless steel NGT4 NGTAR 1 Guide casing assy NGT4 Mounting plate assembly housing NGT4 Stepping motor drive assy cassette NGT2 4 6 N 0000 00260 Stepping motor drive assy NGT2 4 IL 8 N 0000 00426 N 0000 00608 N 0000 00426 Sledge assembly NGT4 NGTAR LL 9 N 0000 00428 N 0001 00428 N 0000 00428 Cassette locking assembly base unit NGT4 II N 0000 00210 N 0000 00600 N 0000 00210 Base unit NGT2 4 NGT2R 4R N 0000 00231 Assembly plate connecting plug N 0000 00185 __ Flat ribbon cable assy 1 D sub 25 pole NGT2 4 N 0000 00310 Eat ribbon cable assy 2 D sub 25 pole NGT2 4 N 0000 00336 N 0000 00000 Printer board assembly NGT2 4 NGT2R 4R Guide block linear unit plastic NGT2 4 Home sensor assy incl connecting cable 1 cassette locking button N 0000 00234 N 0000 00234 N 0000 00211 N 0000 00216 Rear cover stainless steel NGT2 4 N 0000 00473 N 0001 00473 N 0000 00473 N 0000 00233 Linear unit with sledge for stripper roller NGT2 4 N 0000 00424 N 0000 00616 N 0000 00424 Foil stripper roller ass
36. GT2 IM CM Article No Left hand version Article No Right hand version Operating modes Max printing range IM width x length CM Max printing speed IM CM Print resolution Thermal printhead corner edge Ribbon width Ribbon length Diameter ribbon roll Material ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OFITW N 0003 G0800 N 0002 G0800 GS1 Datamatrix Datamatrix ECC200 GS1 128 Code 128 EAN 13 EAN 8 UPC A UPC E Code39 Code 2 5 Interleaved ITF14 QR Code GS1 QR Code GS1 Databar OCR A OCR B Gill Bold Helvetica Medium Century Gothic Arial Bold Arial Medium Stainless steel anodized aluminum plastic mm Pixels m s m s mm mm Imm Sec m Min dpi inches mm mm m mm Stainless steel anodized aluminum plastic 123 x 68 240 x 128 2 45 0 25 G 29 4 3 0G N 0000 G0500 N 0000 G1500 Intermittent IM Continuous CM 53 x 50 53 x 1000 min 50 max 600 min 3 max 35 ca 300 corresponds to 12 dots mm 2 53 55 max 450 max 6 NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW NGT4 IM CM Article No Left hand version Article No Right hand version Operating modes Max print area IM width x length CM Max printing speed IM CM Print resolution Thermal print head corner edge Ribbon width Ribbon length Diameter ribbon roll Material NGT6 IM CM Article No Left hand version Article No Righ
37. ISION OF ITW Dimensions Standard NGT Controller H B T1 Equipment depth T2 Equipment depth space for cable connec tions D1 D2 D3 D4 Space requirement to open the controller NGT series MO00601106EN0214 mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 141 335 171 T1 85 5 31 80 4x05 5 T1 140 17 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW Dimensions Printer NGT NGT2 4 NGT2 IM CM NGT4 IM CM Left hand Left hand Q Equipment height mm 208 208 R Equipment height with distance to printing mm 213 213 substrate S Equipment width mm 202 202 A Equipment depth mm 208 264 B Min space reguirement to remove the cas mm 88 150 sette plus equipment depth C mm 169 225 T Print area Lx W mm 75 x 53 90 x 107 H Width of printed area mm 53 107 O Length of printed area mm 75 90 U Connection to encoder CM mode D mm 68 68 E mm 50 50 F mm 92 92 G mm 96 97 1 mm 20 22 J 3x05 4x5 K mm 32 32 L mm 63 5 63 5 M mm 32 32 N mm 46 5 74 5 P mm 31 31 18 NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALLEN COMING PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Dimensions Power Supply NGT H Equipment height mm 81 L Equipment
38. M NGT8 IM CM Left hand right hand Left hand right hand Q Equipment height mm 213 213 R Equipment height with distance to printing mm 216 216 substrate S Equipment width mm 202 202 A Equipment depth mm 283 337 B Min space requirement to remove the cas mm 205 260 sette plus equipment depth C mm 248 302 T Print area Lx W mm 100 x 160 100 x 213 H Width of printed area mm 160 213 O Length of printed area mm 100 100 U Connection to encoder CM mode D mm 28 28 E mm 50 50 F mm 86 86 G mm 58 58 1 mm 30 31 J 4x05 41x05 K mm 32 32 L mm 63 63 M mm 32 32 N mm 111 138 P mm 33 33 NGT series 15 MO0601106EN0214 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ALLEN CODING NGT6E 8E NGT6E IM NGT8E IM Left hand Left hand Q Equipment height mm 213 213 R Eguipment height with distance to printing mm 216 216 substrate S Eguipment width mm 262 262 A Eguipment depth mm 283 337 B Min space reguirement to remove the cas mm t 205 260 sette plus eguipment depth C mm 248 302 T Print area Lx W mm 155 x 160 155 x 213 H Width of printed area mm 160 213 O Length of printed area mm 155 155 G mm 58 58 1 mm 30 31 J 7x05 7x05 L mm 93 93 M mm 32 32 N mm 111 138 P mm 33 33 V mm 30 30 W mm 38 38 16 NGT series M00601106EN0214 A DIVISION OF ITW ALLEN CODING A DIV
39. NOTE Display control elements A number of the functions of the display control elements of the controller are also available on the display control panel on the front side of the ribbon replacement cassette See Function indica tor control elements for ribbon replacement cassette With Touch Display Q ve S zs P oo s Oo D gt o On Without Touch Display NGT por dek Do D NGT ol CT LED power supply Printing System Reset button Contrast control Touch Display LED Printer ready only for controller with Touch Display Oo LED Format loaded Test print button LED error Printing System NGT series 37 M00601106EN0214 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ALLAN CODING LED Status display Do o 0 me Corrective measures No power to Printing System Check the power supply and equip ment fuse Printing System is started Switch the unit off and back on if the state may last max one minute state lasts longer than one minute If condition recurs consult the manu facturer Printing System is processing data for large formats e g 213x500 mm can take several minutes When beginning a print job the LED goes out for the duration of the print ing process mlai on lm HE T format loaded DEIHFFIGZE RE quickly flashes o Printing System operational valid slowly format not loaded flashes flashes Ribbon pre warning no valid format Correc
40. OF ITW OPERATION 7 Maximum Format Length MAX FORMAT LENGTH MAX FORMAT LENGTH Range 10 50 D OUR Range 10 50 Operating mode IM No Input field button Description function Input mm NGT2 min 10 max 50 D NGT4 min 10 max 90 Maximum permissible length of format in IM mode NGT6 8 min 10 max 100 NGT6E 8E min 10 max 155 Operating mode CM No Input field button Description function Input mm NGT2 min 10 max 1000 I NGTA mi NGT6 mi NGT8 mi n 10 max 1000 Maximum permissible length of format in CM mode n 10 max 1000 n 10 max 1000 8 Minimum Speed in IM mode only Minimum speed Minimum speed 50 100 mm s D Oz 50 100 mm s No Input field button Description function D Input 50 100 mm sec Establish the lower limit for Printing System speed NGT series 12 8 MO0601106EN0214 OPERATION 5 7 7 Language VES HARDWARE SETUP LANGUAGE PASSWORD Supported languages Input field button English Deutsch Francais Espanol Dutch 88 080 80 Italiano NOTE HAUPTMENU FORMAT STATUS CONTROL ac codierger te TO NG2 M DWARE LANGUAGE Description function English German French Spanish Dutch Italian i Languages Touch Display Please consult with Allen Coding GmbH if you need other languages 126 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW KLI MANAGEMENT Sji
41. ON OF ITW 2 3 4 Pneumatic service unit Connection air pressure supply 8 mm Manual draining valve Pressure control Connection air supply 6 mm Manometer Connection exhaust 6 mm VODO 6 Water separator basin Sound damper connector exhaust 2 3 5 Encoder CM mode D Encoder Connection cable D Rotor 4 Retaining device NGT series 42 M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW 2 3 6 Interfaces to the Standard NGT Printer Pd 7 F Va ES h D by J e iA u LT 7 e Ne gt 1 Encoder interface round bushing 8 pole NGT series M00601106EN0214 PIN ZL O NJMJ U O 0 Description function VCC 5V GND VCC Signal B 5V no function Signal B 5V no function no function no function PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 43 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Control unit 0 booooojf EEE Ojo JO o GE 1 Printer connector D sub bushing 25 pole Connect the appropriate cable between printer and controller 2 Printer connector D sub plug 25 pole Connect the appropriate cable between printer and controller 3 Communications interface RS232 D sub plug 9 pole 2 Description function DCD reception signa
42. OO601106ENO214A Description function HARDWARE SETUP t PRINT LEVEL H PRINT BUFFER HARDWARE SETUP H PRINT BUFFER EN 711 MAY FORMAT LENGTH PRINT LEVEL O falling edge D a rising edge D OPERATION je INHIBIT LEVEL NETWORK FITTED NETWORK FITTED me z i MINIMUM SPEED Configuration print signal input Initi ate the print for Falling signal edge Rising signal edge 121 OPERATION 2 Inhibit Level INHIBIT LEVEL OzActive low 1 Active high No D Input field button Input O active off Input 1 active on 3 Relay Level RELAY LEVEL O N C 1 N O No D 122 Input field button Input O falling Input 1 rising ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW INHIBIT LEVEL e Active low D Description function Configuration Inhibit output Opener N C Output operates as Closer N O RELAY LEVEL ES N C a N O Description function Configuration Error output Opener N C Output operates as Closer N O NGT series M00601106EN0214 A DIVISION OF ITW OPERATION 4 Print Buffer PRINT BUFFER PRINT BUFFER 0 Print buffer 1 No print buffer C Print buffer D a No print buffer D No Input field button Description function D Input 0 Print Buffer used Print signal buffer is D Input 1 No print Buffer not used 5 Netw
43. T Netzteil NG Part No C 4 N 0000 GPS0 YOM 2014 PB 1 0 VOLTS 115 240 V 50 60 Hz max POWER 400 VA ALLEN CODING ACIWISION ZEIT 57076 W rzburg Germany Frled Ich Be glus Ring 30 Tel 49 931 250 76 0 Article number Production Build Electrical data Voltage frequency max power Equi tt an consumption VODO Ei O9 CG Serial number Manufacturer Year built CE identifier NGT series 23 MO0601106EN0214 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ALEEN CODING 1 5 Compliance Information CE compliance i NOTE CE conformity The product s CE conformance is certified by attachment of the CE symbol to the name plate and by the conformity statement included with the product A sample of the declaration is found in the Appendix to these Operating Instructions see EC Compliance Statement The device meets the requirements of the following European EC Guidelines Machine guideline 2006 42 EG EMC guideline 2004 108 EG The low voltage guideline 2006 95 EC was adhered to in regards to its protection objectives 2 4 NGT series M00601106EN0214 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW 2 Product Specifications In this Chapter you will find information on the deliverable items and on the furnishings of the device 2 1 Safety Reguirements NOTE Please always follow the safety instructions See Safety Information Chapter 2 2 Deliverable Items NOTE Ch
44. TEST MEMORY RESET FORMATS MODE 98 LES QUANTITY MEMORY MODE d PRINT COUNT RESET NGT series M00601106EN0214 A DIVISION OF ITW OPERATION 1 Select Format Datamatrix D Current format No Format 008 Doc 001 D No Formati No Format No Format Sir 0 1 KB No Format No Format No Format No Format No Formati ge F No Format No Format No Format Memory size No Format No Format No Formati No Formati No Formati Total 15 1 MB Free 12 3 MB No Format No Format No Input field button Description function List of formats available on the Printing System Select the format by pressing the appropriate item in the list List item name of selected format File size of selected format Load format Press the button to move the selected format to the connected oa printer Exit the select format menu Display switches to the higher menu item Available memory on the data media Maximum available memory on the data media OO 60606010 NGT series 99 M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW OPERATION 2 Variable Content If variables are included in the loaded format their values can be changed here Format name elring1100 Field 001 006 Farbband ZNE EN 3 Counter If a counter is included in the loaded format you can change or accept the following properties here Counter Dear value 111184 Stop eet 2 099999
45. TION 8 Ribbon Type To optimize the print result the used type of ribbon can be adjusted r RIBBON TYPE RIBBON TYPE Ozwax resin 1zresin 2 a wax resin C resin No Input field button Description function D Input O wax resin Used type of ribbon wax resin standard setting Precision adjustments D Input 1 resin Used type of ribbon resin Basically more power NGT series 114 M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW 5 7 5 Service r SERVICE c JE RESIS TANCE SERVICE ac codierger te HARDWARE SETUP d NG2 M WARNING LENGTH RESIS RESET RIBBON WARNING TANCE MAINTENA LENGTH LENGTH EN ac codierger te NG2M DU aue dece NGT series M00601106EN0214 RESET MAINTENA Cre DIAGNOSTIC S RIBBON LENGTH CHANGE VIEW OPERATION 115 OPERATION ALLEN SODING 1 Resistance ATTENTION Damage to the thermal print head due to wrong resistance value The input resistance value must coincide with the value noted on the thermal print head Otherwise the thermal print head can be prematurely damaged or destroyed Any liability and warranty for any dam ages caused by incorrectly input resistance value is excluded by the Allen Coding GmbH 7 Input the correct resistance value noted on the thermal print head before printing for the first time with the Printing System r PRINTHEAD RESISTANCE PRINTHEAD RESISTANCE Rang
46. W Germany UK Allen Coding GmbH Allen Coding Systems Service Department Unit 9 Gateway 1000 Friedrich Bergius Ring 30 Whittle Way Arlington Business Park D 97076 W rzburg Stevenage Herfordshire SG1 2FP Tel 49 931 250 76 911 Tel 44 1438 347 770 Fax 49 931 250 76 50 Fax 444 1438 347 771 Email support AllenCoding com Email info allencoding co uk Website www AllenCoding com NOTE Print substrate The print substrate is subject to operational wear We thus recommend to store spare parts corre spondingly NOTE Draining the pneumatic service unit Before draining the pneumatic service unit ensure that the air pressure supply to the unit is deactivat ed 138 NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 7 2 1 Overview of maintenance activities NOTE Performance of service on the Printing System The manufacturer recommends service to the Printing System after 20000000 prints or after one year Regular inspection and maintenance intervals are necessary to detect any occurring damage and wear in a timely man ner Ribbon replacement cassette Maintenance inter val When replacing the ribbon When replacing the ribbon daily Daily Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Semi annually Unit mechanical mechanical mechanical mechanical mechanical mechanical mechanical mechanical Print unit base element Main
47. ained 3 Assign disk space numbers to formats With this option you can assign your own disk space numbers to the individual print images The print images are sorted alphabetically and one disk space number is suggested for each print image Existing print images are retained but can be overwritten In the following dialog you again have an opportunity to check the disk space allocation and or in option 3 to assign your own disk space numbers using the change button New disk space numbers cannot be assigned to existing print images but they can be overwritten Click on Continue to finish the configuration of the USB stick At completion of the process remove the USB stick Install NGT firmware This option allows you to install new NGT firmware Select the firmware ttng exe that you wish to install on the Print ing System Click on Open The USB stick will be initialized for installation of firmware At completion of the process remove the USB stick 5 6 3 Use of the USB Stick on the Printing System Insert the previously configured USB Stick into the USB port of the switched off NGT Printing System After switch on the function saved on the USB Stick will be executed on the Printing System During this process the LED Status Printing System on the printer will be flashing As soon as the flashing ceases the process is completed After completion of the process you have to switch off the Printing System and remov
48. al machine frame wide IM version O m 1 ENT gt oi OR MU x m a b O Le d he z De lt 4 D t Ma ZA LI u d LO Universal machine frame narrow IM version X x gt gt Ba A LE N LZ ss S EAE FX Dm e FF gt FAT a AS m CE V PA s 7 2 P a b oa S VES A L F PA 9 d Ce ES eA P 4 ur prs e Pr AL Pa P P g LY E Ze AT FL AS Ct vr Z 1 PA Lo dd e A a 4 a j p po o E e 4 r A tC po lt x SC En AUN gt gt 7 o tus ZE 8 j LAS A e 4 CES pou S gt c AE Pad C A PA M N i cee gt A gt d E TT S k a AS ge ZA JES Fr e 4 p pa A N t A 7 Ba 8 e ei S va ei EL y S Ae SA o P w LP SD e s Fi IE a g FT CH Ca ggg LG SA 4 d p uu ta gt A A 5 ef N Le s e Sa N P lt a A PR A m e gt d e A Z gt P 48 A V gt e A P 9 T t a W I ey j E e S gt so i 5 Bal f Fr 4 L gt sf A i S N D l AR Gel ZA GAAN o s vo D A SH v RR U GA BG K oS o GC SAT f 39 O y 8 WII 9 N o S d DI NGT series 62 ALLEN CODING INSTALLATION 4 3 Installing the printer A we i i NGT series A CAUTION Safety risks from incorrect or improper assembly of the Printing System An incorrect or improper assembly of the Printing System may impair safety functionality and efficiency of the Printing
49. al print head contam inated or pixels of thermal print head damaged Clean the thermal print head If pixels are damaged the thermal print head should be replaced NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING TROUBLESHOOTING Format test format Black squares slightly Thermal print head or print brighter in one direction substrate damaged Offset squares Printer not properly secured to machine frame or dis tance between printer and substrate is too large Correct the settings on the machine frame Printer should be aligned parallel and at the proper distance from the printed material Horizontal flaws Flat ribbon cable on thermal print head damaged Part of format missing If the first 2 to 4 pixels are first 2 to 4 pixels in format missing in the format then u missing the machine frame is set too ac codierger te gmbh high e Correct the settings on the machine frame Printer should be aligned parallel and at the proper distance from the printed material F Fuji o nd JE Print direction Part of format missing Machine frame improperly last pixel in format is miss adjusted Correct the set ing tings Printer should be parallel ac codierger te gmbh MR Hu Print direction oa EE t ER ER LR nk am NGT series M00601106EN0214 133 TROUBLESHOOTING 6 4 Other faults Wrong type of ribbon used Printer works but n
50. ance with instructions Note also the weight information on the device provided in the Operating Manual Have the device transported by a company skilled in the process 9 2 Storage Store the device only under the stated permissible ambient conditions of temperature and humidity Relevant infor mation is found in this operating manual under Ambient conditions Protect the device against dust and dirt NGT series 1 B MO0601106EN0214 DISPOSAL ALLEN CODING 10 Disposal The device consists of various materials which can be recycled and which have to be disposed of separately In the event of disposal of the device follow the relevant legal guidelines Since the disposal guidelines may differ from country to country please consult with your supplier as necessary Notes to disposal Material types should be disposed of separately The objective should always be an environmentally compati ble disposal which ensures maximum recycling of materials Observe the material and disposal instructions that may be present on certain individual parts Make use of the opportunity to return materials to the manufacturer or supplier NGT series 158 M00601106EN0214 ALTEN CODING APPENDIX Appendix EC Compliance Statement ALLECH CODING po eb Oe ari Printer NGT Senes EC Declaration of Conformity i EC Declaration of Conformity according to EC machinery directive 2006 42 EC Annex ILA Translatio
51. and version Operating modes max print area IM width x length CM max printing speed IM CM Print resolution Thermal print head corner edge Ribbon width Ribbon length Diameter ribbon roll Material NGT8E IM Article No Left hand version Operating modes Max print area IM width x length Max printing speed IM Print resolution Thermal print head corner edge Ribbon width Ribbon length Diameter ribbon roll Material 10 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW N 0000 G0300 N 0000 G1300 Intermittent IM Continuous CM mm 213 x 100 mm 213 x 1000 mm Sec min 50 max 250 m Min min 3 max 14 dpi ca 300 corresponds to 12 dots mm inches mm 8 213 mm 220 m max 450 mm max 80 Stainless steel anodized aluminum plastic N 0000 GE300 Intermittent IM mm 213x155 mm Sec min 50 max 250 dpi ca 300 corresponds to 12 dots mm inches mm 8 213 mm 220 m max 600 mm max 85 Stainless steel anodized aluminum plastic NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW 1 1 2 NGT NGT2 Article No Left hand version Operating modes Max print area IM width x length CM Max printing speed IM CM Print resolution Thermal print head corner edge Ribbon width Ribbon length Diameter ribbon roll Material Printer internal barcodes Printer internal writing NGT4 Article No Left hand
52. ard 2 Input 1 PC continuous 9 Input 2 PC volatile NGT series M00601106EN0214 OPERATION SET THE MEMORY MODE Ka Standard D C PC permanent D C PC volatile Description function Transferred print format is saved in the selected memory location A print format already on the memory location will be overwritten Transferred print format is always saved on memory location 1 Print formats on other memory locations are thus protected against unintentional loading and erasing Transferred print format is available only as long as the Printing System is switched on When the Printing System is switched off the print format is deleted The Printing System when switched on is always in a defined state with no print formats 105 OPERATION ALEEN CODING 5 7 3 Status The Status menu item provides information about printer status and about any faults occurring to the Printing Sys tem STATUS PRINTER DETAILS STATUS STATUS ac codierger te MANAGEMENT NG2M PRINTER ERROR DETAILS STATUS SLOTS 1 Printer Status The following status information on the Printing System will appear on the display Formatname No Format Formatname No Format Version N6 0 01 R Version N6 0 01 R Quantity 00000 Quantity 00000 Print count 00025 out of UNLIMITED Print count 00025 out of UNLIMITED Ribbon length 0448 m Ribbon length 0448 m Print Speed 200 mmis Print Spee
53. arge NGT6E 8E 1 NGT6 NGT6E N 0000 00089 Assembly drive roller NGT6 Me netae N 0000 00143 Assembly drive roller NGT8 N e je IB jeje Assembly drive roller Weg Wem Wem 1 1 1 1 NGT series 161 M00601106EN0214 APPENDIX ALLEN SODING Basic equipment units Recommen emer N 0000 00203 D sub 25 pole assembly 3m motor drive a N 0000 00203 D sub 25 pole assembly 3m datatransfer 1 B N 0000 00213 Toothed belt drive sledge MLX 417 0 NGT2 4 a N 0000 00217 Linear guide rail with sledge Wel i N 0000 00233 Linear unit with sledge for stripper roller NGT2 4 1 O N 0000 00237 Restoring spring strip adjustment NGT2 4_ LR N 0000 00420 Home sensor assembly incl Connecting cable NGT2 4 Ja Meriweraiwer BEE N 0000 00198 Flex Flat ribbon cable assembly thermal print head NGT2 1 A ES S y N 0000 00117_ Flat ribbon cable assembly thermal print head NGT4 1 a N 0000 00546 _ 6 pole high flex cable assembly thermal print head NGT4 connector 1 A EE ES 102378 hemalprntheadNGI2 A ES ES EE 101936 thermalprintheaa neta a u Recommen N 0000 00032 Toothedbelt 1 drive sledge 318 3M A 9mm NGT6 8 o 1 B JNGT amp NGT RNGTBNGTER oS N 0000 00033 Toothedbelt2drive sledge 3633M A 9mm NGT6 Li B N 0000 00040 Linear guide rail with sledge Ween 1 N 0000 00100 OpposingstripperplateNGT6 B8 1 B N 0000 00
54. b ready no function no function 51 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ALLEN CODING Circuit examples NOTE Input circuit examples The following circuit examples apply to all signal inputs to the Printing System except for the print signal no potential signal input Print signal Print signal use printer internal voltage 52 NGT series M00601106EN0214 ANUS 0 PROBUET SPECIFICATIONS en PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS NOTE Circuit examples print signal no potential The signal input described below is available only for the print signal N IO 12k NPN S ensor V 4 Signal Print signal input no gt 24V I0 potential IE GNO IO GND O NGT series 53 M00601106EN0214 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ALLEN CODING NOTE Circuit examples Outputs The following circuit examples apply to the signal outputs General faults Inhibit 1 PVG612SPbF Inhibit 1 gt 4V IO Inhibit 1 PVG612SPbF use printer internal voltage 5 4 NGT series MO0601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW NOTE Circuit examples Outputs The following circuit examples apply to the signal outputs Ribbon end FRO Pre warning ribbon end Low Foil nhibit 2 Print job Ready Ribbon end FRO Ribbon end FRO use printer internal A L voltage NGT series M00601106EN0214 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS gt 24V IO 55 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 Enc
55. by removing the four screws O on the housing cover Use four screws to screw on the lower part of the housing Then reclose the housing NGT series 69 M00601106EN0214 INSTALLATION ALLEN CODING 4 5 2 Electrical Installation Establish connection between mains adapter and printer NGT Establish the connection between mains adapter and printer by joining them using the two 6 pole connection cables Connect the machine to the I O Interfaces of the Printing System Place the connecting cable according to your requirements onto the D sub 25 pole plug It is located in the included connection set Signal assignments for the 1 0 interface of the Printing System D sub bushing 25 pole are found in 2 3 7 Interfaces of the NGT Use the previously configured connector cable to establish the connection between the machine and the I O interfaces of the Printing System Establish connection to the power supply Plug the mains plug of the controller into an appropriately fused power receptacle 70 NGT series MO0601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING INSTALLATION 4 6 Encoder CM mode 4 6 1 Mechanical Installation N LA Assemble the encoder to the machine frame so that the printed material runs between rubber transport roller and rotor wheel of the encoder Make sure that the rotor of the encoder is pressed tightly against the rubber transport roller of the mach
56. c Arial Bold Arial Medium 3 0000 08564 5 micron with manual water separator Stainless steel anodized aluminum plastic 11 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 1 2 Compliant Use 1 2 1 Ambient conditions Standard NGT ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW Ambient temperature operation C 5 to 40 Relative humidity operation non condensing 20 to 75 Ambient temperature transport and storage C O to 60 Rel Humidity transport and storage non condensing 20 to 75 Printer IP 20 Protection class installed Control IP 40 NGT Ambient temperature operation C 5 to 40 Relative humidity operation Printer 20 to 75 non condensing Mains adapter 20 to 100 Ambient temperature transport and storage C O to 60 Rel humidity transport and Printer 20 to 75 storage non condensing Mains adapter 20 to 100 Printer IP 20 Protection class installed Mains adapter IP 65 1 2 2 Designated use The NGT Series Printing Systems operate with a thermo transfer printing method The Printing System can transfer save and process alpha numeric and graphic information and apply it to materi als suitable for this printing method The Printing Systems can be operated in intermittent or in continuous mode The Printing Systems are intended for commercial or industrial use The Printing Systems may not be used outdoors or in a non explosion safe environment Ex area Only materials suitable for the printing method
57. d 200 mmis Density 50 96 Density 50 Ribbon type waxiresin Ribbon type waxiresin Printhead Resistance 1000 Ohm Printhead Resistance 1000 Ohm Orientation 1 normal Orientation 1 normal Error Status No err recorded Error Status No err recorded No Specification Description function D Format name Name of currently loaded print pattern D Version Firmware version of the Universal Controller e g N6 0 01 R Quantity Quantity of print items e g 00025 of UNLIMITED 4 Print count Length of used ribbon e g 448 m 5 Print speed Printing speed e g 200 mm s 6 Density Adjusted print density e g 50 D Ribbon type Type of ribbon e g wax resin Print head resistance Resistance value of installed thermal print head e g 1197 Ohm Orientation Alignment of print format e g 1 normal Error status Display of current error status e g no malfunction NGT series M00601106EN0214 1 O A DIVISION OF ITU OPERATION 2 Error Slots A list of the last ten faults occurring in the Printing System is displayed No err recorded No err recorded No err recorded No err recorded No err recorded No err recorded No err recorded No err recorded No err recorded No err recorded No err recorded No err recorded No err recorded No err recorded No err recorded No err recorded No err recorded No err recorded No err recorded No err
58. device from the power supply before you begin the cleaning Follow the cleaning instructions described in the operating manual Only use cleaning agents specified by the manufacturer NOTE Cleaning of the Printing System Regular cleaning will prevent the collection of foil particles which may result in problems with a smooth operation and proper printing Overview of cleaning activities Other parts Cleaning interval Recommended cleaning Activity agent With each replacement of the Cleaning towels Cleaning of the thermal print head color coil no later than before Art No 1 0000 45008 Clean the thermal print head until no wax resin and after each 8 hour shift residues can be seen on the used cleaning towel Note After a ribbon tear additional cleaning may be necessary Depends on level of contami Rubber roller cleaner Cleaning the drive roller nation Art No 1 0000 45007 Recommendation when re placing the ribbon Depends on level of contami Moist towel metal parts Cleaning the stripper plate nation Ethanol Recommendation when re placing the ribbon Depends on level of contami Cleaning the counter print material nation Depends on level of contami Moist towel metal parts Surface cleaning of ribbon replacement cassette nation Ethanol printer and controller NGT series M00601106EN0214 137 A DIVISION OF ITW CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE i ALLEN CODING 7 2 Maintenance ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF IT
59. e NOTE Compressed air setting Adjust the air pressure on the pneumatic service unit to the recommended 2 5 bar before you switch on the printer Increase pressurized air Lift the pressure control 1 and rotate it in clock wise direction until the manometer 2 displays the desired pressure Reducing the pressurized air Lift the pressure control 1 and rotate it in counter clockwise direction until the manometer 2 displays the desired pressure NGT series 81 M00601106EN0214 OPERATION ALLEN CODING 5 3 Install replace ribbon ATTENTION Use of ribbon with insufficient width Use of ribbons with a width smaller than that of the thermal print head will cause excessive wear on the thermal print head For your Printing System only use ribbons with the width specified by the manufacturer Relevant information is found under Characteristic data NOTE Ribbon Always note the permissible ribbon width and the maximum permissible diameter of the ribbon roll for your printer Relevant information is found under Characteristic data NOTE Reducing the non operating periods during ribbon changes In order to shorten the non operating periods during the ribbon changes we recommend to keepa spare cassette replacement cassette ready It may be eguipped in advance and may guickly replace an empty ribbon replacement cassette when reguired NOTE Removing the ribbon replacement cassette In the instal
60. e 1000 1500 D gs D a2 Taea a ES ODG So No Input field button Description function D Input 1000 1500 Ohm Resistance value of the thermal print head used in the Printing System NOT eres M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW 2 Reset Maintenance RESET MAINTENANCE 000000 No Input field button Yes D n es 3 Ribbon Length RIBBON LENGTH Range 100 450 D No Input field button I Input 100 450 m NGT series M00601106EN0214 OPERATION RESET MAINTENANCE 000000 Description function Reset counter for the entire printed length Cancel Reset counter for the entire printed length RIBBON LENGTH Range 100 450 Description function Length of used ribbon unused ribbon roll 117 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW OPERATION 4 Warning Length RIBBON WARNING LENGTH RIBBON WARNING LENGTH Range 5 25 D Range 5 25 No Input field button Description function D Input 5 25 m Once the adjusted value is reached the ribbon end warning is output NGT series 118 M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW 5 Diagnostic OPERATION In the Diagnosis menu item you can test the basic functions of the Printing System NOTE Diagnosis Menu Item Before each test the thermal print head will be lifted upward Exiting the Diagnosis menu item will automatically trigger th
61. e Find Homesensor function OL QU QU Inhibit Error Head Voltage OD Gu Guo LED Erro Green LEDs Head up OKs GD Head forward Head reverse Head down DD 08 Homesensor Z O 3 OD c m zh o Q o c e m O 3 Inhibit Fault Strip voltage LED error Green LEDs Head upward Head forward Head back Head down Foil Homesensor e elele e e e ee e e p else bee b Ds NGT series MO00601106EN0214 Description function Switches on the Inhibit output for one second Switches on the Fault output for one second Switches on the thermal print head voltage for one second The Error LED flashes for 5 seconds The two green LEDs flash for 5 seconds The thermal print head is lifted up air pressure test The thermal print head is extended and a print process of 2 cm length is simu lated stepping motor test Thermal print head is retracted by 1 cm stepping motor test The thermal print head is moved down air pressure test Ribbon transported by 2 cm foil motor test Thermal print head is moved to its starting position stepping motor home sensor test 119 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW OPERATION 6 Touch Panel Calibration ATTENTION Calibration of the Touch Display Do not use sharp or pointed objects to operate the Touch Display This may damage or destroy the Touch Display Any liability and warranty for any damages caused by incorrect or improper use of the To
62. e Option Create a DOS startup disk Refer to using system files located at on the FreeDOS file Click on Start NGT series 91 M00601106EN0214 OPERATION ALLEN SODING 5 6 2 Configure USB stick with a control Insert the bootable USB stick into a USB port in your PC Start the software Tool a control In the program select one of the following options Overview of available functions for software tool a control NOTE Software Tool a control Detailed information on the functions of a control are found in the online help for the software tool The following functions are available when using the software tool a control Available functions Description function USB stick is configured for backup After you insert the configured USB stick P B stick f LEP ATE Mon SUCI TOT into the USB port of the Printing System all print images and Printing System k u settings will be saved on the USB stick Prepare USB stick for Re USB stick is configured for Restore A previously saved Backup e g on hard store disk will be installed to the Printing System By using the function you can install one or more print images on the Printing System with the USB stick Use this function to update the firmware of the Printing System by means of the USB stick You will need the current file ttng exe from Allen Coding GmbH Install formats eo o Flash firmware Prepare a Backup This option allows you to prepare a backup
63. e adjustment Angle of thermal print head Clockwise steeper Adjust the angle of the thermal print head by using a slotted screwdriver 0 8 mm to set the angle adjust ment in the appropriate direction Step 3 Then re tighten the locking screw to ensure the angle adjustment 148 NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALIEN COMING CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 7 2 4 Replace equipment fuse A CAUTION Dangerous electrical voltage There are potentially lethal voltages in the controller Standard NGT power supply NGT of the Printing System when it is switched on Contact with parts under voltage may result in electric shock Switch off the Printing System at the mains switch Disconnect the Printing System from the pow er supply before you begin to replace the fuse Pull the mains plug Standard NGT NGT Step 1 Unscrew the fuse from the housing by using the appropriate size screwdriver Step 2 Replace the defective fuse with an identical one 5 x 20 mm 230V 6 3 A slow blow Step 3 Screw the fuse back into the housing NGT series 149 MO0601106EN0214 A DIVISION OF ITW CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE i ALLEN CODING 7 2 5 Mechanical adjustment of the color foil replacement cartridge Preparations To check the mechanical adjustments of the color foil replacement cartridge the following tools should be available D Precision spring scale up to 2 500 g D Empty color foil cardboard co
64. e ee ee En ee ee 76 5 DC 0 iilo ARR a o a a ne a a a a oa aaa 80 5 1 Overview of Operating and Configuration Potentals ss 80 5 2 Adjusting air DES e ee een 8l gt Insel Tepe mms 82 54A Switch EUREN 89 55 WAST Ol OL DOG Bet E ee mme 90 5 6 USB functions of the Printing System e aaa 91 S OI Oe UE E croinn nannte 91 560 2 Configure USB stick WIEN ee Ol anne S 92 5 6 3 Use of the USB Stick on the Printing System aaa 93 5 7 Operation of Standard NGT using the Touch Panel integrated into the controller 94 5 7 1 Functional overview of the Touch Panel 97 SN ME en O T o 98 SNAM CU Rr eee 106 QE AO T m D ne een 108 SUPER 100 orc M i 115 Se E ON are EE 121 DIT MANS ee ea 126 BIO Di WO EE 127 6 lee ed TE 128 61 Fault messages on the Printing System en ee en 128 6 NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALLEN COMING TABLE OF CONTENTS 6 2 Identify source of fault using LED display on controller ss 130 6 3 Identify source of fault by checking the print quality 2uuessnseseeeesnesssneennennnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnennn 132 EI CN DE m Um Renee 134 7 cleaning and MANO AN CO assessment ee 136 s EMES e ln E 137 7 2 Maintenance REEL A NEL LOU OTI 138 7 2 1 Overview of maintenance activities 139 7 2 2 Replace the thermal
65. e the USB Stick After removing the USB Stick switch on the Printing System again NGT series 9 3 M00601106EN0214 OPERATION ALEEN CODING 5 7 Operation of Standard NGT using the Touch Panel integrated into the controller ATTENTION Calibration of the Touch Display Do not use sharp or pointed objects to operate the Touch Display This may damage or destroy the Touch Display Any liability and warranty for any damages caused by incorrect or improper use of the Touch Display is excluded by the Allen Coding GmbH Only operate the Touch Display with suitable objects NOTE Description of control functions The control functions described below are available starting at firmware version V6 0 NOTE Presentation of operator menu on the Touch Display The operator menu can be displayed either in a classical view or in an icon based view In the following description the display using a classical view appears on the left the icon based view on the right 9 4 NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW AN FORMAT CONTROL STATUS MANAGEMENT NC No D Allen Coding 2 NGT2 IM NGT series M00601106EN0214 ac codierger te NG2 IM MAINMENU HAUPTMENU HH D FORMAT CONTROL le HARDWARE SETUP Description function OPERATION ac codierger te STATUS MANAGEMENT nj LANGUAGE PASSWORD HI X SERVICE Display of manufacturer s contact infor
66. eck the deliverable items for completeness and condition After receipt of the shipment please check immediately to see whether all items listed on the delivery ticket are included and are undamaged The manufacturer does not accept liability for deficiencies that have been claimed subsequently Complain against Transport damages directly to the shipping service Deficiencies and or incompleteness immediately to the manufacturer or your distributor The following components belong to the standard deliverable items for the device Standard NG Position Count 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 2 5 1 6 1 NGT2 NGT4 NGT series MOO601106ENO214A Article number N 0000 G0500 N 0000 G1500 N 0000 G0700 N 0000 G1700 N 0001 G0100 N 0000 G1100 N 0000 GE100 N 0000 G0300 N 0000 G1300 N 0000 GE300 N 0003 G0800 N 0002 G0800 3 0000 08564 N 0000 00203 2x N 0003 00203 2x N 0000 00509 Specification Options printer NGT2 IM CM left hand NGT2 IM CM right hand NGT4 IM CM left hand NGT4 IM CM right hand NGT6 IM CM left hand NGT6 IM CM right hand NGT6E IM left hand NGT8 IM CM left hand NGT8 IM CM right hand NGT8E IM Option Universal Controller With Touch Display Without Touch Display Pneumatic service unit Connecting cable printer controller for NGT2 4 only Length 3m Standard Length 6m Optional Connection set universal NGT controller CD with Operating instructions and software tools
67. ed since the sledge is still in the home position MES needs too much time to send the latch signal Check for details in the display format grew towards the top format too long Check for details in the display d LED Format loaded HH LM 2 D ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW Corrective measures Reduce the cycle time Increase the print speed Reduce the format See reference under home sen sor error Switch on print signal buffer Move sledge from the home sensor position for printing MES contact problems CM Encoder signal missing print material moves too slowly or not at all Adjust the format Adjust the max format length Autoprint function with invalid parameters CM position out of range IM CM settings invalid send check ESC sequence again 4 LED error Printing System NGT series MO0601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING TROUBLESHOOTING oco o M Corrective measures No power to Printing System Check whether the power plug to the controller is connected to a fused contact plug Check the corresponding fuse in the plug Check whether the power discon nect switch on the controller is switched on Check the equipment fuse on the controller Note Do not open the controller housing Printing System is started Switch the unit off and back on if state may last max one minute Inva the state lasts longer than one mi lid print data in printer
68. em D sub bushing 15 pole are found in 2 3 6 Interfaces to the Standard NGT Use the previously configured connector cable to establish the connection between the machine and the I O interfaces of the Printing System Establish connection to the power supply Plug the mains plug of the controller into an appropriately fused power receptacle 68 NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING INSTALLATION 4 5 Mains adapter 4 5 1 Mechanical Installation WARNING Dangerous electrical voltage The mains adapter must be open for the assembly There are potentially lethal voltages present in the mains adapter of the NGT when it is switched on Contact may result in electric shock Make certain that the mains adapter is switched off and disconnected from the power supply before you open the housing for assembly purposes Assembly of the mains adapter should be performed by a trained electrician NOTE Distance between assembly position of printer and of the mains adapter Note that the distance between printer and mains adapter may not be greater than the length of the connecting cable NOTE Distance to adjoining parts of the machinery To ensure easy opening of the housing of the mains adapter the reguired distances to the adjoining parts of the machinery must be assured Installed position any Assembly Open the housing of the mains adapter
69. embly NGT4 NGTAR N 0000 00117 Flat ribbon cable assembly NGT N 0000 00546 6 pole high flex cable assembly thermal print head NGT4 connector N 0001 00446 Mount with drilled hole cassette motor NGT4 1 N 0000 00579 Retaining wedge flat ribbon cable 20 pole NGT4 1 N 0000 00580 Mount high flex cable 8 pole NGT4 For NGAR Guide hold EE Guide strip pneumatic hose NGT4 er N 0000 00662 Plug holder NGT2 NGT4 N 0000 00663 Spacer plate NGT2 NGT4 N 0000 00658 Board assembly NGT2 NGT4 N 0000 00661 Sheet metal housing NGT2 NGT4 N 0000 00580 N 0000 00619 34 N 0000 00618 N amp amp w w wlw w w nivivivininin inv inv n Jel Pp bleblB il e oe ei se eo Jo Ur wlel J oloIsisiusislw in r ol Jlojlw gt 174 NGT series M00601106EN0214 APPENDIX LLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW A NGT6 NGT6R NGT6E NGT8 NGT8R NGT8E 3 6 6x Pos 39 a o v O a x N 8x Pos 39 N wT SO N 175 NGT series M00601106EN0214 LLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW A APPENDIX S oi NGT series M00601106EN0214 176 ALLEN CODING APPENDIX NGT6 NGT6R NGT6E Erem 0000 G0150 ee 0000 G1150 een 0000 GE150 Description Quantity nm emus Mme seu i N 0000 00469 Positioning bushing o 2 N 0000 00025 N 0000 00384 Assembly plate LL 4 N000000119 N 000000455 N 0000 00394 Sledge assemby 1 ENE N 0000 00037
70. en Che J WD S LJ DO U 2 3 ke Lo 2 Si a OT WS D 2 EN N us 0 je O ze Z 55 o SE o u O JaA 2 lt lt O ke D d z N 181 M00601106EN0214 NGT series LLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW A APPENDIX l6 37 10 38 NGT series M00601106EN0214 182 ern APPENDIX NGT6 NGT6R NGT6E ZT 0001 G0250 ra 0001 G1250 goz 0001 GE250 Description Ouantity r p rar mon Nor ru mau N 0000 00099 N 0000 00378 Abutment strip sledge LL N 0000 00100 N 0000 00379 Abutment strip stripper plate 1 N 0000 00095 PostionngrodiNGTG6 LL N 0001 00096 Positioning rod 2 NGTG LL el men J N0960 0289 Cover plate round belt a EA N 0000 00539 Plexiglas waveguide LED 2 8 N 0000 00532 Cover plate spring reset button 1 O ____ 0000 00537___ Reset button replacement cassette A 10 N 0000 00087 N 0001 00087 N 0000 00087 Cassette lock ll 11 N 0000 00088 N 0001 00088 N 0000 00088 Cassettedriveunit 12 N 0000 00090 N 0001 00090 N 0000 00090 Contactroller 1 13 N 0000 00089 N 0001 00089 N 0000 00089 Driveroller N 1 Du Ae sale 3 16 N 0000 00367 N 0001 00367 N 0000 00367 Indicator 17 no0olooos1 N 0002 00091 N O0010009 Winder SSCS 18 N 0001 00094 Dispenser 19 N 0001 00550 N 0001 00560 N 0001 005
71. equirements for compressed air supply Oil free clean and dry air Rated voltage Vac 110 240 Mains frequency Hz 50 60 Power consumption A max 1 7 Equipment fuse 5 x 20 mm 6 3 A slow blow 240 Vac Fuse external A 16 Power consumption VA max 400 Average power consumption stand by VA 80 Average power consumption print mode VA 110 1 3 3 Pneumatic data on Printing System Printer printer all Printing Systems Compressed air connection inlet bar min 1 5 max 5 Connection diameter mm 6 Compressed air consumption ccm cycle 2 8 I cycle 0 0028 Pneumatic service unit Compressed air connection NR mal ame Output bar min 0 max 10 Connection diameter Input mm 8 Output mm 6 22 NGT series MO0601106EN0214 A DIVISION OF ITW ALLEN CODING PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 1 4 Identification of the device Type plate The nameplate attached to the device contains the following data Printer Standard NGT Printer NGT NGSE Drucker Part No SNR PH NGEE 13012 N 0000 GE300 YOM 2013 PB1 0 v VOLTS 34 V DC 25 24V DU max POWER 300 VA 87076 W rzburg Germany ALLEN CODING Friedrich Berglus Ring 30 se SS Te Tel 443 931 25D 76 J D Article number Production Build D Equipment type Electrical data voltage max Power consumption 9 Serial number 4 Year built Manufacturer 6 CE identifier Controller Standard NGT Power supply NG
72. ge the error in the print system by pressing the button If there is no error in the print system press the button to initiate a test print Press the button for about 3 seconds to per form the two functions on the left D LED Printing System Operating Mode Status LED Operating mode up IM CM NGT series M00601106EN0214 3 LED Status Printing System Status LED None Does not light up Slowly flashing No format Green Stays on Ready to print IT Let Blinking Ribbon pre nud JN Red Stayson Fault 35 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Universal controller With Touch Display ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW Without Touch Display on p o E jo o Mains switch Equipment fuse 5 x 20 mm 6 3A slo blo 230 V Cable power connector USB connector type A Ethernet terminal 10 100 base TX Printer connector D sub bushing 25 pole cQ 6 60000 Printer connector D sub plug 25 pole 3 I O interface Printing System D sub bushing 15 pole Serial communications interface RS232 D sub plug 9 pole 8 pole built in receptacle Fan 2x Touch Display Display control elements NGT series M00601106EN0214 rn PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Functions of Display Control Elements for Universal Controller
73. hangs restart the Printing System Controller sending erroneous data restart the Printing Sys tem Possible test Input an error to the printer e g open the mazagine does the printer still respond DPRAM time limit error Error in communication between After acknowledging the error processor module and Touch check your previous settings Static memory exhausted Delete unneeded formats Reduce the size of formats e g remove variables and counters Depends on source of error Connect the printer check the connection Load a valid format watch the status LED Load a longer shorter format Pay attention to the formatting of the ESC sequence Upper and lower case letters are relevant Do not use spaces in the ESC sequence Use more recent firmware that supports this ESC sequence Check the cassette sensor air pressure Printer reports over or under for Service personnel only Check voltages to thermal print head Check vehicle fuse in the con troller 129 TROUBLESHOOTING Error ID_ Description Meaning D 2 130 Print signal too fast In Home position during print Print interrupt Format length exceeded Parameter out of range LED power supply Printing System LED Printer ready In IM mode only Print signal comes too early sledge not yet reached the home sensor In CM mode only MES generates no print pulse print interrupt
74. he NGT Printing System is composed of the following components Printer printer base unit ribbon replacement cassette NGT series 39 M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Printer Base Units NGT2 NGT4 NIT Ai d MG f Z Motor drive ribbon motor shaft visible and motor drive carriage in protective housing Guide bushing cassette 2x Carriage unit with thermal print head Sensor for end of ribbon in the housing Thermal print head Bushing encoder connector for CM mode only Compressed air cylinder Connector printer Cassette lock Printer mounting bracket Ribbon replacement cassette NGT2 NGT4 The ribbon replacement cassette for the NGT2 or NGT4 Printing System is identical to the corresponding ribbon re placement cassette of the Standard NGT2 or NGT4 Printing System See Ribbon replacement cassette NGT2 4 NGT series 40 M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW Mains adapter D Power supply housing 2 Mains switch Mains connection NGT series M00601106EN0214 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Equipment fuse 5 x 20 mm 6 3A slow blow 230 V Pressure equalizing element Connector power supply to printer O 41 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ALLEN CODING A DIVISI
75. hield plate 251x127 mm NGT 1 11 NO000 00343 ShieldplateNGT S 1 12 N 0000 00012 Fan 60 x 60 x 15 controller NGT 2 13 N0000 00013 FangmtingconrolerNGT 2 14 0 0000 H0127 PowerswitchforNXandNGTunits 1 15 000000015 Power cable 2m controller NGT 1 16 N 0000 00016 Reset button black controller NGT 1 17 N 0000 00017 Green button cycle begin controller NGT fJ 41 18 N 0000 00018 L reen LED outside reflector6 mm J 3 19 N 0000 00019 Yellow LED outside reflector 6mm LL 20 N 0001 00020 N 0002 00020 Self adhesive symbol label complete f 1 21 N 0000 00142 Hood solid metal 15 pole included f 1 22 N 0000 00022 15 polecableplug D sub without cable included LL 23 N 0000 00023 Rubber feet 15 mm contrllerNGT 4 24 N 0001 00107 Fuse housing accessible from outside controller NGT 4 25 N 0000 00108 Fuse 6 3 A slow blow controller NGT J 1 126 namomsis Touchsreen assembly 00000000000 3 7 27 N 0000 00631 Round plug connector 8 pole 1 LAN plug housing natural anodized 29 N 0000 00179 Ethernet card assembly controller NGT o L30 wo00000166 _ Adapter board tor Tourn areen 32 N 0000 00195 PCB cable terminal strip pole 2 32 N 0000 00651 PCB cable terminal strip Zeck LL 33 N 0000 00194 Data cable serial 3 m
76. ine frame 4 6 2 Electrical Installation NOTE Placement of the encoder connector cable When laying the encoder connection cable make sure that a change in printer position or pulling of the ribbon replacement cassette will not be a hindrance Use of the Standard Encoder Connect the encoder and printer via the 8 pole encoder interface on the printer NGT series MO00601106EN0214 71 INSTALLATION ALIEN CODING Use of a speed signal from the machine controller Standard NGT Encoder interface to printer plug External circuitry of machine 8 pole round bushing 8 pole round PIN Description VCC from printer A Standard NGT 5V A GND VCC from printer controller C E F Encoder clock input Signal from Machine G NGT In the NGT Printing System the 24V signal from the machine controller can be connected directly via the encoder in terface See Interfaces of the NGT NGT series MO0601106EN0214 72 ALLEN CODING INSTALLATION 4 7 Pneumatic service unit 4 7 1 Mechanical Installation Installed position Install the service pneumatic unit in a vertical position Make sure that the water separator basin points downwards Assembly A CAUTION Danger due to improper assembly site Incorrect assembly site for the pneumatic service unit can result in unforeseeable hazards to personnel and or property When selecting the assembly site make sure that a safe access
77. ing scale while pulling the pressure roller from the rubber drive roller NGT series 155 M00601106EN0214 MAINTENANCE ALEEN CODING 8 Maintenance 8 1 Spare parts Refer to the Spare Parts List under Spare parts in the Appendix 8 2 Service address ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW Germany UK Spain Allen Coding GmbH Allen Coding Systems Allen Coding Systems Service Abteilung Unit 9 Gateway 1000 Carretera del Mig 83 87 Friedrich Bergius Ring 30 Whittle Way Arlington Business Park 08940 Cornella de Llobregat D 97076 Wurzburg Stevenage Herfordshire SG1 2FP Barcelona Tel 49 931 250 76 911 Tel 44 1438 347 770 Tel 34 93 470 56 00 Fax 49 931 250 76 50 Fax 44 1438 347 771 Fax 3493 4735621 Email support AllenCoding com Email info AllenCoding com Email informacion AllenCoding com Website www AllenCoding com Important information in case of defects In case of defects in equipment please provide the following information Serial number Equipment type Description of fault Software Firmware version Any affected components assemblies 156 NGT series M00601106EN0214 A DIVISION OF ITW ALLEN CODING TRANSPORT AND STORAGE 9 Transport and storage 9 1 Transport A WARNUNG Hazard due to improper securing of load Improper securing of the device during transport can result in unpredictable hazards to persons and or property damage Secure the device in accord
78. ins information on the configuration and relevance of the safety information presented in these operating instructions and also information on possible hazards which may occur even for compliant usage of the de vice 3 1 Configuration of the safety instructions A SIGNAL WORD A Type and source of hazard Explanation of the hazard and information on possible consequences of non compliance Activities prohibited actions to help prevent accidents The pictogram denotes the type of hazard The safety sign A before the signal word indicates a possibility of personal injury The signal word denotes the severity of the hazard SIGNAL WORD Consequences when hazard occurs Probability of occurrence wem someone animent poe The reference text describes type and source of hazard the possible consequences of disregarding the safety instruction measures or restraints to prevent the hazard 58 NGT series M00601106EN0214 A DIVISION OF ITW i ALLEN CODING SAFETY INFORMATION 3 2 Used pictograms Pictogram Meaning Warning of hazardous electrical voltages Warning of a general hazard Caution Hot Surfaces Warning of possible property damages Before performance observe the corresponding information in the operating manual Pull the mains plug before opening General note 3 3 Hazards during compliant use NGT series A WARNING Dangerous electrical voltage There are potentiall
79. inting System The Device Installer automatically detects all Printing Systems connected to the network NOTE System prerequisites Check whether the system prerequisites listed below are met before you begin the installation of the Device Installer System prerequisites Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows NT4 0 with Service Pack 6 0a or higher Windows ME or Windows 98 Internet Explorer 5 01 or higher SUN Java Runtime Engine 30 MB free hard disk space 64MB RAM Installation NOTE Installation of the device installer Installation of the Device Installer willadd Microsoft Net V1 1 software to your system Step 1 Insert the installation CD into the CD ROM drive Step 2 Click on START in the start panel and select RUN Step 3 Input the following information Disk drive letters colon backslash setup exe e g D Setup exe Step 4 The Device Installer installation window opens Welcome to the Device Installer Setup Wizard Click on Next Step 5 In the Select Installation Folder window input the desired installation directory Standard C Programme Lantronix Devicelnstaller You can either input the installation path directly or find it in Browse Click on Next Step 6 Click on Next again in order to start the installation Step 7 The installation is complete when the Installation Complete window appears Step 8 Click on CLOSE to end the installation NOTE Updates for Microsoft NET After com
80. is up to date at the time of publication However no guarantee may be given that the document is error free The Allen Coding GmbH does not accept liability for possible damages that may have been caused by faulty information in this document The com pany Allen Coding GmbH reserves the right to change the present document at any time without prior notice and to alter its content in regards to continuous product improvement Manufacturer Allen Coding GmbH Friedrich Bergius Ring 30 D 97076 W rzburg Direct 49 931 250 76 0 Fax 49 931 250 76 50 Email info AllenCoding com Website www AllenCoding com 4 NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALLEN COMING TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Important Ten d uses ee ae E re a ee 3 TAD COR CONE te EE Itt 5 1 inepte ette cR UN 8 EN CRAE e E E 8 UMEN Co cR ISI EE 8 CLZ NOT o a 11 1 1 3 s ed 11 12 ee ue Ee 12 re ME a e En CONO E seen ancien saan ee ae a Ne een ee 12 1 2 2 DES ae OS ete cer artnet carters a ee 12 123 E eege ege ai EE 13 CH EE 13 13 1 Mechanical dateien nee 13 1 3 2 Electrical data on Printing System 22 1 3 3 Pneumatic data on Printing System 22 1 4 Identification of the device kina 23 to SOTA GO O O EE 24 2 Product SDEEILICALON EE 25 See a RER E E E EE E REE 25 MEME SU Eu EE 25 2
81. k wait until the surface of the thermal print head has cooled ATTENTION Use of lower guality ribbons The use of lower guality ribbons may result is increased reguirement for cleaning and in additional wear on the thermal print head Only use ribbons specified by the manufacturer NOTE Regular checking and cleaning of the thermal print head Regular checking and cleaning is needed to maintain the life efficiency and performance of the thermal print head Optimum printing results can only be achieved with a clean undamaged thermal print head The NGT Series Printing Systems are designed for long term use in a commercial environment and thus require only a minimum maintenance effort Nonetheless parts subject to wear e g thermal print head must be regularly inspected for wear contamination or damage and must be cleaned or replaced as necessary 136 NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALLEN COMING CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 7 1 Cleaning A CAUTION Hazards when handling cleaning towels Improper handling of cleaning towels may result in injury to personnel and or property damage m Follow the relevant warning instructions on the packing label of the cleaning towels ATTENTION Damage to the device due to improper cleaning Use of improper cleaning methods and the use of incorrect cleaning agents may result in damage to elec tronic and mechanical components of the device Disconnect the
82. l level RxD reception data TxD transmission data DTR terminal ready GND signal ground DSR ready RTS switch on transmission unit CTS transmitter ready RI incoming call WU SOIN A WU BIWIN IR 4 O interface D sub bushing 15 pole NOTE Power rating of the outputs The following limits for power to the outputs must not be exceeded U max 24 V max 50 mA recommended 30 mA NGT series 44 M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW PIN 0000606 10 11 12 13 14 15 NGT series M00601106EN0214 Type Input Input Input Output Output Output Output Output PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Description function Print signal Printing is initiated via the signal input Signal pulse length must be between min 10 ms and max 40 ms 12V IO Trigger counter A counting step can be run or the counter can be reset to the starting value via the signal input and in accordance with the con figuration of the print format Note The minimum time between two trigger pulses is 50 ms External reset A fault in the Printing System can be reset via the signal input no function no function Reference potential 12V IO GND IO external ground connec tion Reference potential 12V IO GND IO external ground connec tion General faults Signal output will be triggered for the following faults End tear in ribbon Error in
83. led state it may be necessary to detach the printer from the machine frame and to rotate it before you can remove the ribbon replacement cassette m a m Description Insert new ribbon into the cassette ribbon change 82 NGT series MO0601106EN0214 A DIVISION OF ITW OPERATION Step 1 Unlock ribbon replacement cassette and remove it from the printer base unit Unlock the ribbon replacement cassette Then pull the cassette from the printer base unit by using the handle NGT2 4 2 4 Unlock the cassette by turning the cassette locking mechanism from the locked 1 position into the open 2 posi tion in accordance with the figure presented on the cassette NGT6 8 6E 8E Unlock the cassette by turning the cassette locking mechanism 1 to the right in accordance with the figure presented on the cassette NGT series 83 M00601106EN0214 OPERATION A ALLEN CODING Step 2 Remove used ribbon Remove the spent ribbon roll including cardboard casing 1 from the ribbon winder 2 NGT2 4 2 4 NGT6 8 6E 8E 4 KG 7 WE v 4 ZAC I Step 3 Insert new cardboard sleeve Remove the cardboard sleeve 5 from the ribbon dispenser 3 NGT2 4 2 4 NGT6 8 6E 8E Z K 8 4 NGT series MO0601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING
84. length mm 397 B Equipment width mm 120 Space needed to open the housing mm H 180 NGT series 19 M00601106EN0214 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Dimensions Pneumatic Service Unit 20 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW Weight NOTE Weight of Printer PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION The weight information pertains to the printer plus the ribbon replacement cassette without ribbon In the NGT2 4 and NGT2 4 printer the weight information does not include the relevant connection cable Standard NGT Weight of printer NGT2 IM CM NGT4 IM CM NGT6 IM CM NGT6E IM NGT8 IM CM NGT8E IM Weight of controller Controller with Touch Display Controller without Touch Display NGT Weight of printer NGT2 NGT4 Weight of power supply Weight Pneumatic service unit Weight Cable lengths Standard NGT Power supply cable controller Connection cable Controller printer NGT2 4 Connection cable Controller printer NGT6 6E 8 8E NGT Power supply cable length Power supply cable printer NGT series MO00601106EN0214 kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg m m m m m 7 5 11 6 14 14 2 15 6 6 6 3 2 8 0 5 2 6 3 Standard 6 Optional 3 2 6 max 10 21 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ALEEN CODING 1 3 2 Electrical data on Printing System Standard NGT NGT R
85. mal print head can suffer mechanical damage Do not park the printer on excessively hard substrate Rotate the cassette lock into the half open position The thermal print head will no longer pro trude from the printer Follow the relevant instructions in the operating manual ATTENTION Electrical damage to thermal print head after improper handling thermal print heads are electronic components sensitive to electrostatic discharge In case of improper handling the thermal print heads can be damaged or destroyed by ESD voltage arcs Any liability and warranty for any damages caused by incorrect or improper use is excluded by the Allen Coding GmbH Implement the relevant ESD precautions e g wear ESD grounding belt before beginning re placement of the thermal print head m Follow the relevant instructions in the operating manual Removal of thermal print head Step 1 Switch off the Printing System at the main switch and disconnect it from the power supply Remove the ribbon replacement cassette from the printer NGT series M00601106EN0214 141 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE nn Step 2 Loosen the safety cable binder from the plug and plug bushing of the flat ribbon cable from the thermal print head Remove the flat ribbon cable and the power supply cable from the thermal print head NOTE Connection cable thermal print head In Printing Systems with a 2 inch thermal print head i
86. mation Press the displayed logo Displays the pushbutton connected to the controller Displays the installed software version MES Printer Touch Panel DIMM PC Press the displayed NGT logo here NGT2 IM for about 2 seconds Controller main menu Format Control Status Management Service Hardware Setup Language Password 95 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW OPERATION Manufacturer s contact information Our address Our address Friedrich Bergius Ring 30 Friedrich Bergius Ring 30 D 97076 Wurzburg D 97076 W rzburg Postfach 95 52 Postfach 95 52 D 97095 W rzburg D 97095 W rzburg TEL 49 0 931 25076 0 TEL 49 0 931 25076 0 FAX 49 0 931 25076 50 FAX 49 0 931 25076 50 Email ac ac codiergeraete de Email ac ac codiergeraete de Internet www ac codiergeraete de Internet www ac codiergeraete de DA Firmware versions Firmwares Firmwares MES MES004 0 R MES004 0 R l6s15 100618 R HEAD l6s15 100618 R SCREEN SC6 0 01 R C6 0 01 R DIMM PC N6 0 01 R N6 0 01 R No Description function OD MES Firmware version of motor end stage controller e g MESO04 0 R Firmware version of printer e g 16s15 100618 R 2 HEAD G ch an Firmware version of Touch Panel e g SC6 0 01 R 4 DIMM PC Firmware version of controller s embedded PC e g N6 0 01 R NGT series 96 M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW 5 7 1 Functional overview of the Touch Panel
87. may be used for printing The Printing System must be permanently installed into a frame designed for this purpose machine frame machinery holder No modifications to the Printing System are allowed Operation and set up of the Printing System may only be performed by trained personnel authorized by the opera tor Working on the Printing System installation maintenance cleaning may only be performed by fully gualified and trained technical personnel The applicable safety reguirements the ambient conditions and technical data specified in these Instructions must be observed at all times Operation of the Printing System may only proceed with the specified accessories consumable materi al replacement parts Only use original accessories and original replacement parts Potential misuse of the device Operation use of the Printing System other than in compliance with the conditions established by the manufacturer may result in hazards to personnel and or property damage NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALIEN COMING PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 1 2 3 Qualification of personnel Operation and set up Operation and set up of the device may only be performed by sufficiently qualified and trained personnel that have been authorized by operator to perform these tasks Installation cleaning and maintenance Installation cleaning and maintenance of the device may only be performed by fully qualified and trained technical personnel Main
88. memory nute Reload the format Printing System is processing data in the case of large formats e g 213 x 500 mm can last several minutes When beginning a print job the LED goes out for the duration of the print ing process Printing System operational valid for mat loaded Format data are loaded ready Pri ional valid for ut D EL CEE UGS Transfer load a valid format mat not loaded Fault e g general fault e g ribbon or Correct the fault and acknowledge air pressure fault no valid format the fault message loaded Transfer load a valid format Fault e g general fault e g ribbon or Correct the fault e g check fault air pressure fault valid format load message replace ribbon check ribbon cassette ribbon transport and ribbon sensor check air pressure check connections acknowledge fault message NGT series 131 MO0601106EN0214 TROUBLESHOOTING ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW 6 3 Identify source of fault by checking the print quality Format test format Cause 132 Print quality good Edges sharply delimited and uniformly colored washed out vertical stripes in the quadrants White spots in the black quadrants Vertical white lines in the black quadrants Print substrate worn or misaligned Check the print substrate and replace it if necessary Print substrate damaged Check the print substrate and replace it if necessary Therm
89. mp Liandk A 2 37 N 0000 00376 N 0000 00403 Rubberring 1 38 N 0000 00093 N 000100377 Flattoothedbelt 1 3 NO0010096 Postoingrd2NGI6 lt 1 5 INIH gt NGT series 183 M00601106EN0214 APPENDIX ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW Controller Standard NGT 24 25 NGT series 184 M00601106EN0214 APPENDIX LLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW A N a V 4 ZW RS 7 k T RA N RE N d U r na Li Neo N 3 KE m A A I za V i N XN 4 AV V 7 36 TE He de NR N JN x N x Up re i IHR Th deit ki PAN i LS e y Y Sm SARA NNA NNR S IH HR LARA dch UU m Fh H L d N N KE ST QE 185 NGT series M00601106EN0214 APPENDIX ALLEN SODING With Touch Without Touch ro 0003 G0800 o 0002 G0800 Description Quantity SRE fin back wall controller NGT gray anodized 2 Base plate controller NGT gray anodized 3 No001 00153 N 0000 00076 Housing cover assembly Spacer bolt housing cover controller NGT Assembly plate unit 6 N00000006 Board retaining strip controller NGT Mains adapter switch AC3 J2JH 00 8 M000 0008 Main board printer control NGT controller 9 1 Amen Processor module controle GT f 10 N000000344 S
90. n of the EC Declaration of Conformity Hereby we declare that the machine named in the following adheres to the basic safety and health requirements of the EC guideline Manufacturer Allen Coding GmbH Friedrich Bergius Ring 30 Serial number PH fiG2 xxix The conformity with addition guidelines regulstions that apply to the machine is declared 2004 108 EC EC EMC Directive Is Annex Mo 1 5 1 of guideline 2006 42 EC Standards EN ISO 17100 2010 EN 60204 1 2006 A1 2009 EN 50 13857 2008 EN 3 95 1993 AL 2008 Authonzed person for the technical documentation Name of signer IFosion Name of signer den Cadig Grebb Tal 45 338 250 76 0 info albencoding com Page i fi Fred ee dil Fax r i 991 O 76 50 LU RI Iles 2 1 Verden Vid D 37076 W rzburg Sparel 11 Mir 2024 NGT series 1 59 M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW APPENDIX Spare parts Recommended Spare Parts and Replacement Parts Mandfacturer s Recommendation A Replacement part should always be on hand with customer For customers who perform their own basic service work on a regular basis c Fo customers who perform all service work under their own responsibility For all Printing Systems IM Recommen Description Ouantity dation 1 0000 45007_frollercleaner 1 A O 1 0000 45008 Cleaning towels 100 count per 3 0000 42500 Springbalanceto2 500g balance to 2 500 g Print substrate size material depends
91. ng resistance value The input resistance value must coincide with the value noted on the thermal print head An incorrect resistance value can damage or destroy the thermal print head Any liability and warranty for any dam ages caused by incorrectly input resistance value is excluded by the Allen Coding GmbH Input the correct resistance value noted on the thermal print head before printing for the first time with the Printing System m Follow the relevant instructions in the operating manual 7 2 3 Adjusting the angle of the thermal print head NOTE Adjusting the angle of the thermal print head Adjusting the angle of the thermal print head will change the distance to the print substrate May have to be re adjusted The angle of the thermal print head can be adjusted in the NGT2 4 NGT2R 4R and NGT2 4 Printing Systems D Locking screw D Angle adjustment thermal print head 146 NGT series M00601106EN0214 A CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Step 1 Loosen the locking screw by turning it max turn counterclockwise Use a3 mm Allen wrench NGT series M00601106EN0214 147 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ALEEN CODING Step 2 The middle position is the default setting for the angle of the thermal print head slot for screwdriver is verti cal marking for angle adjustment is horizontal The angle of the thermal print head can be adjusted by two marks in either direction Rotation of the angl
92. nsion 080 owo amp 0 90 3 NGTA NGT4 NGT6 NGT8 Step 1 Wrap the test band test cord on the color foil cardboard core Hang the precision spring scale on the other end of the test band test cord Step 2 Putthe color foil cardboard core with the attached precision spring scale on the color foil rewind spindle Step 3 Slowly and evenly turn the rubber drive roller or main drive in a clockwise direction The test band test cord winds up When the friction clutch engages the rubber drive roller you can read the current value on the precision spring scale Step 4 If the reading is not within the acceptable range min max it must be adjusted Turn the bolt clockwise to increase it or counter clockwise to decrease it 152 NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Check and adjust the tension of the color foil replacement cartridge supply spindle NGT2 4 2 4 NGT6 8 6E 8E MED LT 1 nominal kg min el I max kg NGT2 NGT24 Rated tension NGTA NGT4 EE NGT6 NGT8 Step 1 Wrap the test band test cord on the color foil cardboard core Hang the precision spring scale on the other end of the test band test cord Step 2 Put the color foil cardboard core with the attached precision spring scale on the color foil supply spindle Step 3 Keep the tension on the precision spring balance You can read the current value from the precision spring scale Step 4 If
93. o print visible on the consumed ribbon nor on the printed material Right after switch on the controller indicates an error or the two LEDs on the printer do not light up Printer works and print is visible on the consumed ribbon but not on the printed material 134 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW 4 Corrective measures Check that the proper ribbon is used and not e g hot embossing foil Make sure that the back side of Ribbon was improperly installed in the ribbon replacement cassette The wrong side of the ribbon is in contact with the thermal print head the ribbon shiny is in contact with the thermal print head If this is not the case then change the ribbon Thoroughly clean the thermal print head before reuse Value for print intensity is too low Check the setting for print inten sity Wrong thermal print head resistance Check the input thermal print head resistance against the re sistance value specified for the used thermal print head Make sure that the flat ribbon cable is properly plugged into the receptacle on the thermal print head and is secured with a cable binder Caution Switch off the Printing System before beginning this check Otherwise the Printing System may be damaged Thermal print head is worn out Replace thermal print head if necessary Ribbon is not transported Check whether the ribbon is properly inserted into the ribbon replacement cas
94. oder interface round bushing 8 pole PIN Description function VCC 24V GND VCC Signal B 24V no function Signal B 24V no function no function no function IJO nm OB 4 Communications interface RS232 D sub plug 9 pole See Communications interface RS232 page 44 5 Network Connection bushing RJ45 See Network Connection page 49 6 USB Connector bushing type A See USB Connector page 49 7 Auxiliary power supply PIN Description function 1 VCC 5 V 3 GND 4 no function 56 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW NGT series M00601106EN0214 nen PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Mains adapter T mmm I 1 Power connector round plug 3 pole PIN Description function 1 L Phase 2 N Neutral line 3 PE fused conductor 2 Connector power supply to printer PIN Description function 24V GND 24V Thermal print head voltage 24 5 V GND thermal print head voltage Motor voltage 34V vu P w N m GND motor voltage Encoder round plug 8 pole PIN Description function VCC 5V 24V GND VCC Signal B bridged with Pin E 5V 24V no function Signal B bridged with Pin C 5V 24V no function no function no function ZL O NJM JU JOD NGT series 57 M00601106EN0214 SAFETY INFORMATION ALEEN CODING 3 Safety Information This Chapter conta
95. off Activate the mains switch in order to switch the Printing System on or off Standard NGT The power switch is located on the back side of the controller NGT The power switch is located on the side of the mains adapter NGT series M00601106EN0214 OPERATION 89 OPERATION ALEEN CODING 5 5 Transfer of printed formats Use the operation configuration software to select a free or unneeded memory area Transfer the prepared print image to the Printing System by using the configuration software NOTE Transfer of print formats As an alternative to the classical transfer of print formats they can also be transferred over the USB port to the Printing System 90 NGT series M00601106EN0214 A DIVISION OF ITW OPERATION 5 6 USB functions of the Printing System NOTE USB connection Use the USB cable for connection of the USB stick to the Printing System Always connect the USB stick directly 5 6 1 Prerequisites Prerequisites for use of the USB functions are Software Tool a control available USB stick formatted in the FAT file system Software tools to prepare a bootable USB stick Recommendation HP USB Tools Version 2 2 3 and FreeDOS Both tools are available on the internet or direct ly from Allen Coding GmbH Prepare bootable USB stick Copy the Software Tools HP USB Tools Version 2 2 3 and FreeDOS to your PC Start the file HPUSBFW v2 2 3 exe Select th
96. on necting cable NOTE Distance to adjoining parts of the machinery To ensure easy removal of the controller cover the required distances to the adjoining parts of the machinery must be assured Installed position any Assembly Use the four assembly holes in the base plate of the controller for attachment 4 4 2 Electrical Installation ATTENTION Attachment of the cable With the Printing System switched on disconnection or slippage of a cable may cause damage to the Printing System Allen Coding GmbH assumes no liability and provides no warrantee for any resulting damage Make certain that all cables to the controller and to the printer are tightly secured before you switch on the Printing System NGT series 67 M00601106EN0214 INSTALLATION ALLEN CODING Make connections between controller and printer Standard NGT Establish the connection between controller and printer by joining them using the two 25 pole connection cable NOTE Connecting cable NGT6 8 6E 8E The two connecting cables in the NGT6 8 TE 8E printers are securely attached to the printer NGT2 4 Connect the machine to the 1 0 Interfaces of the Printing System Place the connecting cable according to your requirements onto the D sub 15 pole plug It is located in the included connection set Signal assignments for the 1 0 interface of the Printing Syst
97. on Printing System and use Controller Standard NGT ol Recommen Description Quantity dation N 0000 00012 Fan 60x60x15 N 0000 00108 use 5x20 mm 230V 6 3 A slow blow 1 A 160 NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALLEN COMING APPENDIX Ribbon replacement cassette u Recommen INST2 NGT2R NGT2t NGTA NGTAR NGTAE li N 0000 00271 Toothed belt drive cassette 415 T2 5 Nenn 1 B JNGTZ NGT2R NGT2s NGTA NGTAR NGTAe 0 0000 N 0000 00160 Brake spring 0 5 x 0 45 x 40 mm NGT in assembly N 0000 00276 1 B N 0000 00296 Felt washer 42x15x2 5mm NGT2 4 2 B N 0000 00311 Tonwasherr xibO15mm NGT2 A f aB p 7 777 ES ES N 0000 00285 assembly driverollerNGT2 a LE JNGT2R NENNEN N 0001 00285 assembly drive roller NGT2R LL 8 ES EE N 0000 00252 assembly drive roller Nell 8 Mem N 0001 00252 assembly driverollerNGTAR LL E Recommen WGT amp NGTRNGTSNGTER o o o N 0000 00003 Toothedbelt 3183M A mm NGT6 B LL N 0000 00160 Brake spring 0 50 x 4 50 x 35mm NGTG 8 1 B N 0000 00376 Round beit drive indicator small NGT6 8 1 A O N 0000 00502_ Felt washer 46 x 22 x 2 5mm winding NGT6 8 LL B N 0000 00503_ Felt washer 44 x 18 x 2 5mm winding NGT6 8 LL B N 0000 00504_ Felt washer 46 x 22 x 0 2mm winding NGT6 8 2 B NGT6E NGTEE o O NGT6E NGT8E N 0001 00377 Toothed belt 375 3M A 6mm NGT6E 8E 1 N 0000 00403 Round belt drive indicator l
98. ork Fitted NOTE Change the communications interface After switching the communications the machine or the connected PC under certain circumstances cannot communicate with the Printing System NETWORK FITTED NETWORK FITTED O No network card 1 Network card No network card D cy Network card D No Input field button Description function No D Input 0 no network card Select the network card as communi communication only over serial interface cations interface Yes D Input 1 network card communication only over network interface After confirmation of the selection by the OK button the following message will appear on the display Confirm Change If you want to use the selected communications interface confirm the message with YES otherwise with NO NGT series 123 MO0601106EN0214 OPERATION ALLEN CODING 6 IM CM Mode NOTE The Printing System must be restarted after a change in operating mode Switch off the controller after a change in operating mode Wait about 5 s before turning on the con troller again rIM CM MODE IM CM MODE Ozcontinuous 1zintermittend D continuous intermittend O No Input field button Description function D Input 0 continuous Continuous CM Select Printing System Operating Mode D Input 1 intermittent Intermittent IM NGT series 124 M00601106EN0214 A DIVISION
99. pletion of the installation it is useful to look for updates for the Microsoft NET software NGT series 77 M00601106EN0214 INSTALLATION ALLEN CODING Assignment of IP address and other network settings Start the Device Installer under START gt PROGRAMME gt LANTRONIX gt DEVICEINSTALLER gt DEVICEINSTALLER The search process will begin automatically with program start You can restart the search process by clicking on Search and or on the button with the magnifying glass symbol NOTE PC network settings The PC used for configuration of the network connection Printing System should have the same sub net mask and be located in the same IP area Bs antronix DeviceInstaller 4 1 0 3 File Edit View Device Tools Help ei Search Assign IP E Lantronix Devices 7 device s E ge D Link DFE 530TX PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter 1 S UDS 10 Cobox AN 192168174199 00 20 44 63 35 C4 Online SE UDS SH XPort 03 NGBE Showroom 192 168 174 181 00 20 44 8C DC 61 Online Bc m XPort 03 NG2CM Showroom 192 168 174 182 00 20 44 8C DC 72 Online Era Fra ira ye 1 0g S XPort 03 NGECM Showroom 192 168 174 183 00 20 44 8C DC 69 Online z S ah S xPort 03 NG2IM_CM Showroom 192 168 174 184 00 20 4A 8C 56 D4 Online 2 192 168174189 S xPort 03 NG4IM Showroom 192 168 174 185 00 20 44 8C 56 CD Online SE 192 168 174 184 XPort 03 NGBE Showroom 192 168 174 187 00 20 44 8C DC 68 Online e 192 168 174 185 oa 192 1
100. print format A Air pressure out of permissible limits min 1 5 bar max 5 bar Home sensor error Printer voltage too great Ribbon end FRO Signal output triggered when the ribbon installed in the Printing System is consumed or a tear fault occurs in the Printing System The output is tripped in addition to the general fault signal out put Inhibit The signal output is tripped during the printing process The out put can be used to lock up the master machine during printing or for the time when the Printing System is not ready Pre warning ribbon end Low Foil The signal output is tripped when the ribbon installed in the Print ing System falls below the pre warning value default 25 m Note After installing a new ribbon roll the counter must be reset Then the counter will begin to count down from 450 m no function Print job Ready The signal output is tripped when the value set in Print Volume reaches zero By polling the signal output loading of a new print format can be automated no function 45 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ALLEN CODING Circuit examples NOTE Input Output circuit examples The following circuit examples apply to all signal inputs or Signal outputs in the Printing System 24N 1O A Print signal Print signal GND IO GND IO GND IO use printer internal volt age 24V lO A NPN Sensor GND IO GND IO GND IO 46 NGT series M00601106EN0214 nn PRO
101. print head visually for damage and cor rect installation 139 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Other parts Maintenance inter val Daily Weekly Weekly Quarterly Semi annually Annually Unit mechanical mechanical mechanical mechanical electrical mechanical ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW Activity Visual check of opposing print material for wear damage and contamina tion Check adjustment of pneumatic service unit min 1 5 bar max 5 bar water separator basin Remove liquid if needed Tightness alignment and positioning of Printing System on the machine frame Check pneumatic connections hoses for damage tightness proper instal lation and mechanical tightness Check connecting cable for controller printer for damage and tightness cable screw connection Check screw connections on machine frame for tightness The manufacturer Allen Coding GmbH recommends replacement of components of the Printing System only when functional problems or damage occurs in the course of a regular inspection 140 NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALLEN COMING CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 7 2 2 Replace the thermal print head printer ATTENTION Mechanical damage to thermal print head after improper handling With the ribbon replacement cassette locked the thermal print head protrudes a couple of millimeters from the printer When parking the printer on excessively hard substrate the ther
102. properly installed in the Make sure tha the ribbon is ribbon replacement cassette installed according to the foil running direction indicated on the inside of the cassette and according to instructions in the operating manual Ribbon in the installed cassette must be located between ribbon stripper plate and thermal print head Ribbons causes pleats Wrong alignment of printer to print Correct printer alignment substrate NGT series M00601106EN0214 135 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ALEEN CODING 7 Cleaning and Maintenance A CAUTION Hazards during cleaning and maintenance activities Switch off the device during cleaning and maintenance work otherwise personnel safety may be at risk and damage to the device or other nearby property may result Always deactivate the power supply to the device during cleaning and maintenance activities Pull the mains plug During activities and during your absence secure the device so that no changes may be performed by other persons or situations Maintenance and cleaning work may only be performed by trained personnel N WARNING Hot machine parts Even after the Printing System is switched off the thermal print head may still have high surface tem peratures Contact with the surface may cause burns Avoid direct contact with the surface of the thermal print head especially during maintenance work Before performing maintenance and cleaning wor
103. re A flexible band or cord length 300 mm Description Cut a slit in the empty cardboard core of the color foil Attach the flexible band or cord to it Make a loop on the other end of the band or cord so that it can be hung on a precision spring scale 150 NGT series M00601106EN0214 AN A DIVISION OF ITW Overview color foil replacement cartridge NGT2 4 2 4 NGT6 8 6E 8E D 2 The color foil replacement cartridge is an important part of the printing system and must be adjusted correctly Color foil rewind spindle 4 Timing belt NGT2 4 under the cover Color foil supply spindle 5 Pressure roll pair only NGT6 8 6E 8E Rubber drive roller The most important adjustments of the color foil replacement cartridge include Check and adjust the tension of the color foil replacement cartridge rewind spindle Check and adjust the tension of the color foil replacement cartridge supply spindle Check the condition of the timing belt and adjust it if necessary Check drive roller for contamination see Cleaning Check the pressure roller tension for NGT6 8 6E 8E NGT series MO00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 151 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Check and adjust the tension of the color foil replacement cartridge rewind spindle NGT2 4 2 4 NGT6 8 6E 8E nominal kg min kg max kg NGT2 NGT2 Rated te
104. ription function Yes D a Yes The currently loaded print pattern is deleted D Zo No Cancel The currently loaded print pattern is not deleted 112 NGT series MO0601106EN0214 A DIVISION OF ITW OPERATION 7 Carriage Position in CM mode only NOTE Change in carriage position in CM mode Before specifying a new carriage position it is recommended to determine the reference point by using the Home Sensor rLast position D 0000 Steps 1 12mm 000 00 mm D Current position 0000 Steps 1 12mm 000 00 mm 4 Change position 5 ar 9 0 Z O Input field button Description function un 1 12 mm Display the last position position before the change in mm Display the current position last position position changes 1 12 mm in Note Value is accepted immediately during the input mm a o decreased Change position Current position increased by 1 step corresponds to 1 12 mm 1 increased u decreased d Change position Current position changed by 12 step corresponds to 1 mm 12 sl increased Carriage is moved to Home position zero position Thus all position variables z are set to zero Exit carriage position menu Display switches to the higher menu item e O JO 0 BONO eio NGT series M00601106EN0214 113 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW OPERA
105. s M00601106EN0214 OPERATION ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW NGT6 8 6E 8E U d T Ea wg JE Step 7 Establish the correct starting tension Rotate the rubber drive roller 6 in order to ensure that the ribbon is properly attached to the cardboard sleeve of the ribbon winder so that the correct starting tension is transmitted to the ribbon NGT2 4 2 4 NGT6 8 6E 8E K A d i g A ii 87 NGT series M00601106EN0214 OPERATION ALLEN GODING Step 8 Insert ribbon replacement cassette and lock Place the cassette back into the printer according to the following description Push the cassette into the printer by using the handle 3 When sliding in the cassette make sure that the two cassette guiding pins 4 are positioned in the corresponding holes 5 in the printer in order to ensure proper cassette align ment NGT2 4 2 4 Lock the cassette by turning the cassette locking mechanism from the open 2 position into the locked 1 position oF NGT6 8 6E 8E The ribbon replacement cassette will lock automatically if it is fully inserted into the printer base unit 88 NGT series MO0601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW 5 4 Switch Printing System on
106. sette Printer not properly connected to Switch off the Printing System the controller or Connecting cables Check the controller and printer were not properly installed screwed to determine whether the con together necting cables are properly in stalled and safety screws tight ened Check whether the air pressure is properly connected and ad justed about 1 5 bar 5 0 bar Compressed air must be clean and dry Wrong setting of machine frame for the printer Thus thermal print head cannot reach the ma terial being printed Correct the settings Flat ribbon cable on thermal print head not properly secured Thermal print head is not lowered Thermal print head is lowered NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING TROUBLESHOOTING Description Cause Corrective measures Thermal print head is contaminated Clean the thermal print head in accordance with instructions in Missing pixels in the print the operating manual Thermal print head is worn out Replace thermal print head if necessary Machine frame not aligned or not or damaged replace it as needed Wrong ribbon quality Use a different type of ribbon Printing speed too great Adjust the print speed Parts of the print are missing across Break in flat ribbon cable between Replace the flat ribbon cable as the printed width thermal print head and thermal print needed head connection Ribbon keeps tearing or buckling Ribbon not
107. sitioning bushing s N000000117 N00000038 Assembly plate Sledge assembly Rear cover 6 N 0000 00130 N 0000 00474 N 0000 00130 Left cover 7 Noo000031 N 000000475 N 000000131 Right cover 1 8 N0000 00111 Stepping motor drive sledge LL 2f Stepeing motor fele LE 10 N O000 00027 Assembly plate sledge drive LL al N 0000 00132 Plastictension ring 12 N 0000 00028 i Assembly plate foil drive LL 13 1 N 0000 00105 Drverllrg de LL 14 N 0000 00104 Tensonentoohedbelt LL pis N00000003 Lleneonet toothed be 1 16 N000000327 Spacer A9 1 17 N00000071 Large double pulley LL 18 Vom Doulepuley LL 19 N 0000 00567 i Shaft double pulley LL 20 N 0000 00031 N 0000 00463 N 0000 00031 Bearingplate 1 21 N 0000 00064 N 0001 00064 N 0000 00064 Retaining plate magnetic valve LL 22 N 0000 00139 N 0000 00483 N 0000 00139 Guidecasing 23 N 0001 00162 N 0001 00464 N 000100383 Cassette locking block LL 24 N 0000 00540 N 0000 00543 N 0000 00540 Rear cover cassette locking block 1 25 N 0000 00059 Magntivave 26 1 N00000060 amp L oundabegrbe LL 45 N 0000 00032 Fhttothedbelti do 1 46 N 0000 00033 N 000000388 Flttoothedbelt2 LL a 7 N0000062 Gudetbe 1 48 1 N 0000 00457 MAtachmentbot LL ES ESS ES
108. t hand version Operating modes Max print area IM width x length CM Max printing speed IM CM Print resolution Thermal print head corner edge Ribbon width Ribbon length Diameter ribbon roll Material NGT6E IM Article No Left hand version Operating modes Max print area IM width x length Max printing speed IM Print resolution Thermal print head corner edge Ribbon width Ribbon length Diameter ribbon roll Material NGT series MO00601106EN0214 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION N 0000 G0700 N 0000 G1700 Intermittent IM Continuous CM mm 107 x 90 mm 107 x 1000 mm Sec min 50 max 500 m Min min 3 max 29 dpi ca 300 corresponds to 12 dots mm inches mm 4 107 mm 110 m max 450 mm max 76 Stainless steel anodized aluminum plastic N 0001 G0100 N 0000 G1100 Intermittent IM Continuous CM mm 160 x 100 mm 160 x 1000 mm Sec min 50 max 300 m Min min 3 max 17 dpi ca 300 corresponds to 12 dots mm inches mm 6 160 mm 166 m max 450 mm max 80 Stainless steel anodized aluminum plastic N 0000 GE100 Intermittent IM mm 160 x 155 mm Sec min 50 max 300 dpi ca 300 corresponds to 12 dots mm inches mm 6 160 mm 166 m max 600 mm max 85 Stainless steel anodized aluminum plastic PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NGT8 IM CM Article No Left hand version Article No Right h
109. t is only connected via a flat ribbon cable A sepa rate power supply cable is not used View of printer from below Step 3 Loosen the two attachment screws of the thermal print head Carefully remove the thermal print head from the mount NGT series 142 M00601106EN0214 A DIVISION OF ITW ALLEN CODING CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Check thermal print head ATTENTION Damage to thermal print head after improper handling Contact with the pixels heating elements can damage them permanently m Hold the thermal print head on the side Do not touch the pixels NOTE Damaged pixels heating elements Individually damaged pixels can be difficult to identify with the unaided eye because their diameter is only 0 083 mm After removal of the thermal print head check it for contamination and damage L ERBE ee 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 PT gel 186688688880 TIL A BRI TI Vetere AE KRELL NGT series 143 M00601106EN0214 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ALEEN CODING Installation of thermal print head Step 1 Note the resistance value and serial number of the thermal print head before installing it This information is found on the white label on the thermal print head D Resistance value for the thermal print head e g 1276 Serial number Step 2 Position the thermal print head carefully into the two locking bolts of the mount
110. t the fault e g check ribbon slowly slowly loaded transport check air pressure flashes Fault e g ribbon or air pressure Acknowledge the present fault mes on on slowly fault no valid format loaded sage Transfer load a valid format flashes Ribbon pre warning valid format Correct the fault e g check ribbon slowly loaded transport check air pressure Fault e g ribbon or air pressure Acknowledge the present fault mes fault valid format loaded sage Button Functions Functions during operation Functions during initializing the controller Operate briefly Keep both buttons pressed Acknowledge fault in Printing Reset to default values delete all for System mats This means Delete all formats 5 Longer operation Set thermal print head re min 3 seconds sistance to 1000 Ohms Reset the ribbon counter Set detection for all configurable exit test format mode only inputs to Rising Edge with loaded test format Set output circuits to N O con Operate tact Operate briefly Switch between Ether Reset communication to SERIAL Initiate a test print net network and seri COM1 al communication 38 NGT series M00601106EN0214 ESSENER PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Contrast Control Function during operation By carefully turning the contrast controller the contact in the Touch Display can be adapted to the installed site for the controller and to the ambient brightness 2 3 3 NGT T
111. tart the editor you should make sure that a free memory location is selected or that the format in the selected memory location is no longer needed The format located at the selected memory site will be overwritten by the regeneration of a format NGT series 101 MO0601106EN0214 OPERATION ALEEN CODING Start editor no Overwrite print pattern Empty disk space selected no Cancel ie yes O y Format Input new format name finished max 10 characters O e Select field type no Changes Select font Select barcode OCR B EAN 8 Gill Fett EAN 13 Helvetica UPCA Century Gothic UPCE Arial Fett Code 128 Arial Input barcode height incl clear text line Vertical positioning Input module width in no Specify font size pixels 1 12 mm yes Horizontal positioning Input distance D Input field content Input text for input prompt max 20 characters Input content max 40 characters 102 M00601106EN0214 NGT series A DIVISION OF ITW OPERATION 5 Quantity PRINT QUANTITY PRINT QUANTITY Range 0 99999 OzInfinite prints D 00000 Range 0 99999 O Infinite prints ES IL JU No Input field button Description function Available print qty 1 99999 0 unlimited Once the input value is reached D Input 0 99999 the printer will only continue after the print quantity is reset by using the Print Count Reset button
112. tenance Maintenance of the device may only be performed by the manufacturer s technical personnel or by fully trained and qualified technical personnel 1 3 Technical data This Section contains information on the mechanical and electrical properties of the Printing System and its accessories 1 3 1 Mechanical data NOTE i Additional space for cable access and cable outlet When assembling the device please consider the requirement for additional space for cable access and cable outlet on each component Dimensions of Printer Standard NGT NGT series 13 M00601106EN0214 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW NGT 2 4 NGT2 IM CM NGT4 IM CM Left hand right hand Left hand right hand Q Equipment height mm 208 208 R Equipment height with distance to printing mm 213 213 substrate S Eguipment width mm 202 202 A Eguipment depth mm 168 224 B Min space reguirement to remove the cas mm 88 150 sette plus equipment depth C mm 129 185 T Print area Lx W mm 50 x 53 90 x 107 H Width of printed area mm 53 107 O Length of printed area mm 50 90 U Connection to encoder CM mode D mm 28 28 E mm 50 50 F mm 92 92 G mm 56 57 1 mm 20 22 J 3x05 4x05 K mm 32 32 L mm 63 5 63 5 M mm 32 32 N mm 46 5 74 5 P mm 31 31 14 NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALIEN COMING PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NGT6 8 NGT6 IM C
113. tenance inter val When replacing the ribbon Quarterly Semi annually Semi annually Semi annually Annually NGT series MO00601106EN0214 Unit electrical mechanical mechanical mechanical mechanical electrical Activity Check cassette seal for operation Cassette must audibly snap into the base unit on installation The guide pins must engage correctly Visual check of drive roller for contamination and damage Check bypass roller and positioning rods for tightness contamination and operation Check foil winder and dispenser for operation and proper settings Visual check of toothed belt for wear and damage especially at the load points Check tension on the toothed belt Check alignment of stripping roller It must be parallel to the thermal print head Distance between stripping roller and thermal print head ribbon infeed Check opposing strip of the sledge for smooth action Activity Visual check of thermal print head for contamination and damage Check belt for tightness and proper seating Visual inspection of toothed belt drive sledge for damage and wear esp at the load points Functional check of linearity of holder for thermal print head Movement of sledge to full extension possible without hooking stick slip effect Check for grinding noise and scratches Functional check of thermotransfer holder Up down motion smooth and no sticking Check connector cable of thermal
114. tep 3 Attach the upper half of the shield to the screws removed in step 1 NGT series 7 5 M00601106EN0214 INSTALLATION ALLEN CODING 4 9 2 Perform network settings NOTE Network connection of the Printing System Before you can use the network connection of the Printing System you must first activate it via the Touch Display Standard NGT or by means of a control With the network connection activated the serial interface of the Printing System 9 pole plug is deactivated Required information Hardware address For operation in a network you should know the hardware or MAC address of the network connection of the Printing System The MAC address is found on the product label of the network connection The MAC address has the following format 00 20 4A XX XX XX XX XX XX XX unique product specific number Hardware address 00 20 4A IP address The network address of the Printing System requires a unique IP address in the network Consult your network adminis trator if you need information on IP address subnet mask and gateway if necessary NOTE IP address The IP address must be supplied in the network in the proper area in the same sub net IP address Subnet Mask Gateway 7 6 NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING INSTALLATION Installation of the device installer Use the Program Device Installer by Latronix alternative a control to configure the network connection of the Pr
115. ter on Safety Information before you begin work with the device The operating manual enables safe working on and with the device It is essential that you comply with all safety instructions contained therein Read the complete operating manual before installing and commissioning the device The operating manual is a part of the device It has to be stored so that every person that works on and with the device has access to it at all times The manual must be complete and in an easily readable condition When the device is passed on you have to enclose the operating manual If the operating manual is lost please ask for a replacement Information on the current version of the operating manual may be found on our website www AllenCoding com The information provided in these Operating Instructions relate to the devices described under Applicability For additional technical information on the device please refer to the service manual Copyright The present document and the described devices therein belong to the company Allen Coding GmbH All rights remain reserved Reproduction of this document in full or in part requires prior explicit and written approval of the company Allen Coding GmbH Copyright 2013 Allen Coding GmbH all rights reserved NGT series M00601106EN0214 IMPORTANT NOTES ALEEN CODING Disclaimer The company Allen Coding GmbH undertakes all measures to ensure that the published document
116. the reading is not within the acceptable range min max it must be adjusted Turn the bolt clockwise to increase it or counter clockwise to decrease it NGT series 153 M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Check the condition of the timing belt and adjust it if necessary NGT2 4 2 4 NGT6 8 6E 8E Cf nominalfmm min Mm max Mm NGT2 NGT2 NGTA NGT4 oe NGT6 NGT8 NGT6E NGT8E t h h NGT2 4 2 4 Check the tension of the belt by measuring the distance between the outer edge of the color foil replacement cartridge and the center of the belt tensioner bolt NGT6 8 6E 8E Check the play of the drive belt between the guide mandrel 1 and the timing belt by determining the deflection The timing belt is made of reinforced nylon Carefully check the entire belt for damage particularly for frayed rein forcement wires 154 NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CORNE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Check and adjust tension of the pressure roller only NGT6 8 6E 8E po nominal kg min kg max kg NGT6 NGT8 Step 1 Attach the test band test cord to the pressure roller The attachment should be as close to the center as possible Step 2 Pullthe pressure roller away from the rubber drive roller using the precision spring scale attached to the test band test cord Step 3 Read the applied force from the precision spr
117. transport damage consult with the manufacturer or your distributor NOTE i Check the deliverable items for completeness and condition After receipt of the shipment please check immediately to see whether all items listed on the delivery ticket are included and are undamaged The manufacturer does not accept liability for deficiencies that have been claimed subsequently File complaints with Transport damages directly to the shipping service Deficiencies and or incompleteness immediately to the manufacturer or your distributor NOTE Recycling of transport packing The transport packaging may be stored for later recycling e g transport or storage 60 NGT series M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW Step1 Open the transport packing Step 2 Check whether all items listed on the delivery slip are included and undamaged Step 3 Remove all components of the device carefully from the transport packing NGT series M00601106EN0214 INSTALLATION 61 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW INSTALLATION 4 2 Overview of Machine Frame options Machine frames are model dependent and are available in widths from 500 mm 1500 mm outside dimension The machine frame includes the unit transverse adjuster alignment unit and print substrate NOTE Machine frame If you have questions about the machine frame please consult with Allen Coding GmbH Machine frame with hinge mechanism Univers
118. ts ribbon tear or ab Check the ribbon Install a rib sent color band bon if needed Ribbon end pre warning Remaining ribbon insufficient Replace the ribbon Deactivate the pre warning for ribbon end or reset it area the allowed print area set up for a larger printer area missible print area Adjust the format print area area lowed print area Comm time limit error Error in external communication Check the communications link with PC over serial interface or Repeat the data transmission ethernet Memory error Memory capacity of flash memory Use a larger memory card check exhausted with Allen Coding GmbH Service dept Delete unneeded formats Reduce the size of formats e g remove graphics 128 NGT series M00601106EN0214 Home sensor error Error in communication between processor module and printer Printer time limit error SRAM memory error Printing not possible additional information found in Details Possible causes No head detected No printable format loaded Format too short An unknown ESC Sequence was Print enable error ESC Seq not supported Head voltage error MO0601106EN0214 TROUBLESHOOTING Description Meaning Corrective measures Absent home sensor signal after error ack sledge moves short into the home sensor or during the Home sensor signal disrupted check the connection Sledge hangs Sledge motor defective or not properly controlled shaking Head firmware
119. uch Display is excluded by the Allen Coding GmbH Only operate the Touch Display with suitable objects NOTE Calibration of the Touch Display The calibration of the Touch Display must be performed as accurately as possible If the calibration is inadequate the Touch Display will operate imprecisely The procedure is self explanatory follow the on screen instructions The calibration process is completed with the question Calibration OK by clicking on Yes 7 Change View SERVICE A KLI RIBBON TANCE MAINTENA LENGTH SERVICE HARDWARE SETUP ac codierger te IA NG2M LANGUAGE DIAGNOSTIC CHANGE VIEW RIBBON WARNING DIAGNOSTIC CHANGE LENGTH LENGTH VIEW No Input field button Description function Es VIEW E m Press the Change view button to switch between the text based and icon h Change view based menu panel of the Touch Display NGT series 120 M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW 5 7 6 Hardware Setup NS HARDWARE SETUP ac codierger te NG2 1 LANGUAGE PASSWORD PRINT INHIBIT RELAY PRINT LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL BUFFER A HARDWARE SETUP ac codierger te NG2 M LANGUAGE PASSWORD NETWORK IM CM MAX FORMAT MINIMUM FITTED MODE LENGTH SPEED 1 Print Level PRINT LEVEL Ozfalling edge 1zrising edge Si ee No Input field button D Input O falling 2 Input 1 rising NGT series M
120. wing information IP address Enter the desired IP address here Subnet Mask Enter the network mask here This defines the number of bits in the IP address which are used by the network and or by the subscriber Default Gateway Enter the gateway here if you wish to establish a connection to another network segment Click on OK Click on Apply Settings in the main menu The established settings are saved and the network connection is restarted NGT series 79 M00601106EN0214 OPERATION ALEEN CODING 5 Operation ATTENTION Attachment of the cable With the Printing System switched on disconnection or slippage of a cable may cause damage to the Printing System Allen Coding GmbH assumes no liability and provides no warrantee for any resulting damage With the Printing System switched on you may not connect or disconnect any cables on the Print ing System Make certain that all cables to the controller and to the printer are tightly secured before you switch on the Printing System 5 1 Overview of Operating and Configuration Potentials NOTE Preparation of print formats Preparation of print formats occurs via the label configuration software a design NiceLabel or Codesoft Possible operation and configuration of the Printing System via Touch Display PC Laptop Controller a control a control 80 NGT series MO0601106EN0214 A DIVISION OF ITW OPERATION 5 2 Adjusting air pressur
121. x 30 mm NGT6 Pneumatic cylinder double action NGT6 8 Compressed air screw in angle with grommet 0 0000 M0810 Air connection Thermal print head NGT6 Linear guide rail with sledge NGT8 NGT8R NGT8E poro 0000 00129 0000 00480 pr 0000 00395 Description Quantity 1 N 0100 00041 N 0000 00476 N 0100 00041 Basic sledge part 1 NGT6 8 LL 2 N010000133 Bascsedgepat2 June w o00100877 NDOOOIS Fol stripper plate NGT 3 a N 0000 0012 Guide block ll S NO00000043 N 000000452 N 0000 00043 BektagNGI 8 1 6 N 0000 00136 MountthermalprintheadNGT8 1 7 N 0000 00049 GuidebotNGTo B 2 8 2 A N000001 Bot 4 1 e N9000007 HomesensorstrewNGT6E 1 10 N 000000137 Rubber spacer 226 x 30 mm NGT8 IL 11 N00000042 Pneumatic cylinder double action NGT6 8 2 12 N 0000 00045 Compressed air screw in angle with grommet 7 13 0 0000 M0810 14 10280 TthermalprintheadNGT8 1 15 N 0000 00040 N 0000 00382 Linear guide rail with sledge LL N E NGT series 168 M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING A DIVISION OF ITW Printer assembly basic unit 1 NGT2 NGT2R NGT2 NGT2 NGT2R NGT series M00601106EN0214 APPENDIX 169 APPENDIX ALLEN CODING NGT2 NGT series 170 M00601106EN0214 ALLEN CODING APPENDIX NGT
122. y lethal voltages in the controller Standard NGT power supply NGT of the Printing System when it is switched on Contact may result in electric shock Make certain that the controller power supply is switched off and disconnected from the power mains before working on them Working on the voltage supply unit may be performed exclusively by professional electronic tech nicians A WARNING Hot machine parts The thermal print head can have high surface temperatures when in operation Contact with the sur face may cause burns Avoid direct contact with the surface of the thermal print head especially during maintenance work After switching off the unit wait until the surface of the thermal print head has cooled off A CAUTION Potential hazard caused by incorrect accessories and spare parts The use of accessories and spare parts that are not recommended by the manufacturer may compromise safety functionality and efficiency of the device Any liability and warranty for any damages caused by not recommended accessories and spare parts or non intended use is excluded by the manufacturer Thus use manufacturer recommended accessories and spare parts exclusively 59 MO0601106EN0214 INSTALLATION ALLEN CODING 4 Installation In the following Chapter you will find information on installation of the device A CAUTION Potential hazard due to incorrect or non compliant

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