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1. o Restore Field Feldi3 Feldld 2 Field 15 Field 16 Field 17 1 For the Number 1 value enter the start number The printer starts the printing with this number 2 Enter the End number The printer ends the printing with this number 3 Use Increment to indicate the value the number has to increase with You can count by 1 2 5 and 10 etc 4 You must set the Current to the number from where you must start the printing 9 The Digits indicate the maximum number of digits this number will contain 6 You must select the Count Up check box to start the printing from the start until the end You must not select the Count Up check box to print backwards Tabs 5 13 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual 7 Use XXXX to enter a filter to block out some numbers in the Number fields from the steps above for the Mask 1 value Else enter a word if this word must be printed before or after the Number fields 8 Toapply the mask to the numbers select the Number value 1 4 under the Number drop down list 9 The buttons Minus 1 Plus 1 Minus 10 Plus 10 etc change all the Current Numbers at the top of the screen by the value of the button selected Reset Seq sets the Current to its original value 10 Click the Apply button to save the changes Else click the Restore button to discard the changes made Production The Production tab is used to put the controller in operation
2. Figure 5 27 Pnp Tab Program Printheads 5 28 Tabs Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Install All Connects all programmed heads Auto Program Programs the heads The program takes some seconds Button to complete When the heads are programmed a series of light emitting diodes LED turn on in the following sequence 1 3 green and 1 red 2 then 4 green 3 then no lights 4 The operation ends with 1 red and a check mark next to each connected printhead This is an indicator that the printheads are programmed Quick Install Table 5 12 Pnp Tab Maker The Maker tab builds the text files for the related boards included with the Videojet 4320 system This tab must be used only under the direction of an experienced technician see Figure 5 28 Build Ali Files Altera Build Foreman Files General Prograrn Altera Boot Figure 5 28 Maker Tab Diagnostic This tab is used to test the input and output signals You can configure OPTO in this tab see Figure 5 29 on page 5 30 Rev AA Tabs 5 29 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Jer pe om om Pa Te ECS of Use Opto r On Board Output E E E E j g Z Sa ESE ghey fa Ja ui xus ws input pea pS S A sa cee ep hah we ER ApS Bits 4 5 Output I Bits 6 7 Output I Count Stop Count Slow Count Fast Refresh input Figure 5 29 Diagnostics Tab Note The numbers on diagnostic screen are opposite of the numbers on the boar
3. Figure 5 14 Several modes of operation are available from the Production tab This tab also includes the monitoring for the system Line speed production status and record indicators are present You must configure the printer if any changes are made to the print parameters that is done here There are several tabs shown at the bottom of the Production tab for additional monitoring capabilities CIE HEREDES ot E 3 RA Test Stop Configure Reset Line DZ Speed Ft Min 120 DE Production Documents Hour 2020 Completion Percent O A 1M 4C 75380 FOLON1FNOFBA OlOn 0 lOpto 0TCOTCOTCOPCOFCOCT Filtered Cues 0 Print Position o Split Position o HEATHER TEE HF HE Y EC EC Figure 5 14 Production Monitoring Tab 5 14 Tabs Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Purge Fires all jets on each head which creates a purge pattern on every piece Test Prints a test pattern on every piece When you do the print position setup and head alignment use the test pattern Image Imprint Image prints the document layout with related database records linked Run mode of operation Imprint prints fixed information or numbers or both on every document When the database is not loaded only mprint will be the option on the screen Stops the transmission of records to the print buffer Configure Resets the printhead to reflect new changes in print position or printer parameters An automatic configure is done during
4. 13 on page 4 11 You can also select the field and click the Add With Return button or Add With Tabs button 4 10 How to Set up Document Options Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Washington Add with Returns New Line Add With Tabs Rev AA OK Cancel Figure 4 13 Fields Selected Note The Add With Tabs button inserts the selected fields on the same line Note To select many fields at a time press the Shift key or Ctrl key and click the fields Click on the Optional Fields button to add Date Time Misc fields and User Defined fields The Dialog screen appears see Figure 4 14 on page 4 12 How to Set up Document Options 4 11 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Date Time Fields Misc Fields User Defined Fields Record Record Count Base Name Table Name WEEKDAY MONDAY Weekday Monday Date 31 Month 12 MONTH HUNE Month January DD Month Abbr r JDD rp ShiftCode DK Cancel Figure 4 14 Optional Fields 6 Select the field and click the OK button The fields appear in the Edit Text box screen 7 To format the text box and the fields in the text use the following features a Select the font from the Font drop down list and size from the Size drop down list Click the Bold Italic Underline and Align icons to change the font style and alignment of the content in the Edit Text box b Enter the Left field to set the distance between the left edge of the mail piece
5. 5 8 Tabs Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual 1 inch Print 2 inch E E AAA AA LE LA REEL A LEED 4 3 inch Figure 5 11 Image Tab To select an Image Element Box Image element boxes are text boxes bitmap boxes and barcode boxes If you select image element boxes you can edit move change the size and delete the contents of the box or the full box itself e Double click inside the text bitmap or barcode box e When the border of the box is visible the box is selected To delete an Image Element Box 1 Select the image element box that you must delete 2 Right click on the highlighted element and select Delete 3 Select Yes to delete the Image Element Box Select No so that the Image Element box is not deleted To move an Image Element Box 1 Select the Text Bitmap or Barcode box that you must move 2 Position the mouse pointer in the box 3 Click and drag the box to the new location within the Layout 4 Release the mouse button to see the change Change the size an Image Element Box 1 Select the Text Bitmap Box Note You cannot change the size of the Barcode boxes Rev AA Tabs 5 9 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual 5 10 Tabs 2 Position the mouse pointer over a handle on the border of the box handles are the black squares on the corners of the box and at the middle point of each side of the box 3 Click and drag a handle to a new location Corner handles allow you to move the two adj
6. Enstomer PRIME yA 111 Chapter 1 Introduction Videojet do 20 RMS capis a as icu es 1 1 Apout this Manual o e 1 1 Related Publications stas 1 1 Lane uage CodeS soe maed sine poi daa s 1 1 Content Presenta ii ad 1 2 TRETIE E E o UA 1 3 Positional References 1 3 Units or Measurement ini dis 1 3 sic AA ne he Mie Dour 1 3 WV ANUS iia iaa aiii id 1 3 Additional Notes 1 4 Pia sn ess en dus ael terne 1 4 Abbreviations and Acronyms 1 5 Chapters in the Manual 2 iura sro Les dsl 1 5 Chapter 2 Safety IGtrod uc OM se ie 3 Sites She ee dicte nds dessin cie oes 2 1 vici sia UIC rnm 2 1 Ea MEE EET ad Be tS PPP 2 1 Mechanical Guidelines 2 2 Electrical Guidelines 2 2 Fire Safety Guidelines for printers using dryers 2 3 Dalety Labels sais bebo bd Hei brida rea 2 4 Hazard Informations sese SR a ae Diane 2 5 Chapter 3 Main Parts PA DL OL E AE COLE A D vri dt eO LEER RE XU HUM P ER dA 3 1 DYMO IN EE uen ee CENTS COMENT bread 3 2 Rev AA 1 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Mar arts us TOTIS 3 3 Personal COM puter 6p xot x EUER PESE dit 3 3 Pee A E T TET OTT 3 3 A EU E AE Ss 3 3 A E eset eL redu a MI tt DE 3 3 Chapter 4 Printer Operations How to Log into the Software 4 1 How to Set up Document Opti
7. Parts Videojet 4320 Controller Kit Table 7 5 lists the spare parts for the Videojet 4320 Controller kit Part Description Quantity Number 381200 Software 4320 381201 Computer 2 8G WIN XP 4 Slots 381202 Monitor Flat Screen LCD 17 Table 7 5 Videojet 4320 Controller Kit Spare Parts 2 Spare Parts Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Part Description Quantity Number Fan Filter Assembly for Control Box Fan 110VAC Cooling 381207 Power Supply 27VDC 381208 4320 Fuse and Switch Kit Switch 115VAC 230 VAC w Filter Fuse 3 Amp to 110 Volt line input Assembly Cable Base Control 4320 co rarest Power Sup UPS Tavo 5 EEC CNN Table 7 5 Videojet 4320 Controller Kit Spare Parts Continued Printhead Table 7 6 lists the spare parts for the printhead Part Description Quantity Number 381218 4320 Printhead Internal Cables and Board Kit Table 7 6 Printhead Spare Parts Rev AA Spare Parts 7 3 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Part Description Quantity Number Board L E D for Printhead Cable LED Harness Ribbon Cable 5 inch Pen Interface 381219 Cable Serial Comm DB25MM 10 Printhead Assembly 2 inch Printhead Assembly 4 inch Board Pen Interface 45A Cartridge Stall 45A Pen Board ALI Universal Print 1 381235 Cable USB Interface 10 Table 7 6 Printhead Spare Parts Continued 4320 InkWell System Table 7 7 the spare parts for the 4320 Inkwell System P
8. Table 4 2 Action Moves to the first record Moves to the previous record Moves to the next record Moves to the last record Table 4 2 Scroll Buttons 9 To set sort break options and display records refer to How to Set Sort Break Options on page 4 22 10 Click the Apply button to link the data file to the current document setup How to Create a Label Box You can insert the fixed text variable database fields and system fields within the text boxes at the required positions on the document Do the following tasks to create a label box 1 Click on the New Text Box icon on the toolbar 2 Move the cursor over the mail piece until the cursor changes into a crosshair Rev AA How to Set up Document Options 4 9 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Figure 4 11 Label Art Display 3 Click and drag the crosshair to the right and create the text box The Edit Text Box screen appears see Figure 4 12 Text 1 Format Float u 3 Rotation p Left 175 14100 inches RevCheck 9 C 2 Single Font Use Expiration 7 0 30 180 270 fo Top 152 1 100 inches Trim Leading Optional Fields Mes Ja O Trim Trailing Avoid Pen Split Washington Add With Returns New Line Add with Tabs OK Cancel Figure 4 12 Edit Text Box 4 Double click the selected database fields from the Field list to the right These fields move to the left side of the screen see Figure 4
9. This value controls through the software the vertical stitching of the Pens in the Printhead This field allows part of the image assigned to Pen 2 to overlap part of the image assigned to Pen 1 Normally this field is set to zero This parameter allows part of the image assigned to Pen 2 to extend over the part of the image assigned to Pen 1 Normally this field is set to zero Table 5 11 Physical Bar Tab 5 26 Tabs Rev AA Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Test Tab This tab shows the bitmaps for each pen These test bitmaps are important for troubleshooting and testing purposes The Test tab is useful when you setup the print parameters like pen alignment See Figure 5 25 ns Je FESabcde Pen 1 Test Bitmap Pen 2 Test Bitmap Pen 3 Test Bitmap Pen 4 Test Bitmap Figure 5 25 Physical Test Pattern Tab Evaluating Test Patterns Test Patterns are imaged from bitmap files stored on the hard drive of the controller Test pattern files with the controller is supplied to provide a full test that is examined easily Operators can assign other Bitmap files to be imaged as test patterns Test pattern files with the controller is supplied to create the following image see Figure 5 26 Figure 5 26 Test Patterns The left end of the test pattern must be aligned with the leading edge of the mail piece within 1 8 inch If left end is not aligned either the size of the document width was entered incorrectly or
10. Wipe the printing surface with a single light movements in the direction that the mail piece moves across the printing surface Pen Maintenance Rev AA Spare Parts and Accessories This chapter contains the optional accessories supplies and spare parts information for Videojet 4320 printer Optional Accessories Table 7 1 lists the optional accessories Part Number Description Quantity 4320 PRNTB Assembly Printbar w out Heads 4320 IW Inkwell Support upto 4 cartridges Table 7 1 Optional Accessories Supplies Table 7 2 lists the supplies required for Single Cartridges Part Description Quantity Number 16 218 Black Versatile Ink Single Cartridge 1 Best for lightly coated Table 7 2 Single Cartridges Supplies Rev AA Optional Accessories 7 1 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Part Description Quantity Number 16 298 Black Ink Fast Dry Single Cartridge 1 Dries faster on non coated paper 16 365 High Adhesion Black Ink Single Cartridge Best for Claycoat and Aqueous 16 388 Cartridge DFL 1000 C black 45A Table 7 2 Single Cartridges Supplies Continued Lint Free Wipes Part Number Description Quantity 209636 Lint Free Wipes Table 7 3 Lint Free Wipes Bulk Ink Options Part Number Description Quantity 16 38Q 4 DFL 1000 Ink 1000ml bottle for 1 InkWell 4 per case 16 38ST 4 Cartridge DFL 1000 45A for InkWell 1 4 per case Table 7 4 Bulk Ink Options Spare
11. a Select the text you must remove b Press Control X Overstrike a Position the cursor at the point where you must change the text b Press the Insert key The Edit Text Box window turns to Overstrike mode c Type the new text d Press the Insert key when you are done with the Overstrike mode Document This tab is used to select document settings see Figure 5 12 The operator can select the bar configurations dpi print position and target production rate De e Le DIeILEIIeI I m Document Setup Bar Configuration 1 Active Invert Location Grouping idth 650 i Document Width EEE 1 100in Bal V zi Foi Margin 500 1 100n Bar2 M Float Iv Ba3 E Float Cue Fite 2000 1 100n wr r fi Tu C 200 300 600 Single Column P Imprint Needed o Imprints Completed o Background Margin 1 Resolution 96 Rotation 0 C 90 180 C 270 Dots Per Inch 150 Bitmap al Width 950 Height 400 m Cameras Active Distance Window Lug Cue Misses Miss Restart Mask Inspect 500 1000 o Inserter y 0 Inspect2 soo 1000 o Inserter o 0 Apply Restore Figure 5 12 Document Tab Rev AA Tabs 5 11 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Document Width Enter the width of the mail piece in the Document Width Box The width is measured in 1 100th of an inch Example An eight inch document is input as 800 You must do thi
12. describes how to prepare a mail list sort break options and set display options How to Log into the Software To log into the software do the following tasks 1 Turn on the power to the computer 2 After the startup is completed turn on the PCU 3 Double click BEM to open the 4320 application The screen displays Ok to Re Program Everything message see Figure 4 1 4 Click the OK button A new JMD file appears The Pnp tab appears by default where the printheads are programmed automatically x A Ok to Re Program Everything OK Figure 4 1 OK to Re Program Everything Screen Note If the printheads are programmed again do not program again unless the PCLI power is turned on or turned off When the application restarts click the Cancel button Next click the Install All button in the PNP screen Rev AA How to Log into the Software 4 1 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual File Edit View Operations Help F amp ys A R No database linked database linked LOC EDI End auto program Usb Commands Port Dut Count Dut Retrys In Count In Ignores Action Bar an isa Brea Foreman Back Door Bar y 2 3 4 EN p EM 9 50 41 Application initialized ok Figure 4 2 New JMD File 9 Navigate to Operations gt Log In see Figure 4 3 The Operator Login screen appears see Figure 4 4 Set Grid Browse Database Vires Bacon ds Add Text Bon Add Bitmap Add Barco
13. jams and stoppages are a fire hazard and hence a fire extinguisher must be available in the immediate area at all times Clear all product jams and stoppages immediately e Do not leave the printer running unattended Do not leave product in the dryer area of printer even if the dryer appears to be turned off Do not touch any part of the dryer s heating elements at any time This section contains important safety guidelines pertaining to the electric supply and ground connection of the printer Rev AA Safety Guidelines 2 3 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Safety Labels 2 4 Safety Labels Do Not Remove Warning Labels Under any circumstances do not remove or obstruct any warning caution or instruction labels in the printer Table 2 1 describes the various safety labels Safety Label Description Electrical hazard Disconnect the electrical supply prior to opening the compartment Unplug the unit prior to entering or opening the panel High temperature area Use caution when the unit is running Moving abrasive belts Keep your hands away from this area when the belt is moving Pinch point Keep hands and clothing away from this area when the unit is running Pinch point Keep hands and clothing away from this area when the unit is running Do not remove the safety guard Table 2 1 Safety Label Description Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Safety Label Description Refer to the service
14. make changes to the print position without logging into the system and go into the Physical Parameter tab to change these values see Figure 5 16 You can click one of the value option buttons below to change the margin or the head bar position or both The values allow the operator to increase or decrease the position of the print by 1 10th of an inch Y an inch or one inch The numbers in between the positive and the negative values show the current position Tabs Figure 5 16 Production Register Tab 1 Click the Apply button to apply changes in the position to physical parameter file 2 Click the Reset button to reset the changes to the original settings Messages Tab The Messages tab displays the order of the records that are printed Figure 5 17 on page 5 17 The user has the ability to select the field in the data or what information is displayed here Click the field in the data to Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual select the field under the database browser that must be displayed and click set on the display option see How to Set Sort Break Options on page 4 22 Refer to Figure 5 17 Messages Run ya Monitor 2 Ink Use Figure 5 17 Production Messages Tab Image Tab Displays the record information in real time on the job layout This tab is another monitoring screen that allows the operator to see their job layout with the required job information as the records are sent to the print
15. manual prior to performing the maintenance Watch for and avoid moving parts on the feeder base and conveyor Table 2 1 Safety Label Description Continued Hazard Information Rev AA This section contains important hazard notices You must read these notices before you use the printer The hazard information is arranged into typographically clear warning and caution notices as follows A Warning WARNING NOTICES Warning notices denote a potential hazard to the health and safety of users These notices clearly state the nature of the respective hazard and the means by which it can be avoided Warning notices together with the warning symbol shown on the left appear in full in this chapter and at their points of application in the manual They are presented in the typographical style of this notice A Caution CAUTION NOTICES Cautionary notices denote a potential hazard to the physical integrity of equipment software but not a danger to personnel These notices clearly state the nature of the hazard and the means by which it can be avoided Cautionary notices appear in full in this chapter and at their points of application in the manual They are presented in the typographical style of this notice Hazard Information 2 5 Main Parts This chapter provides a brief description about the printer the system overview and the main parts About the Printer The Videgjet 4320 is a complete high speed indust
16. or death For example A Warning The cleaning agent is poisonous if taken internally Do not drink Seek medical attention immediately if ingested Caution The caution statements indicate hazards or unsafe practices that can cause damage to the equipment For example A Caution Do not fit or remove any connector on the printer when the power is turned on otherwise the printer may get damaged Content Presentation 1 3 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Additional Notes Notes provide additional information about a known topic For example Note You can set the password protection for some functions to prevent any access that is not authorized UI Terminology The text that appears on the software is written in italics For example Install System Directory CAWINDOWSisystem32 Install Directory 2143201 License Backup Directory 6 C14320Backupl Install Sample Jobs M Install Sample Data M Install Keep Old Install M Keep Old Physical M Source Destination Reset Cancel Done Click the Install button The EULA dialog box appears 1 4 Content Presentation Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Abbreviations and Acronyms Abbreviations Expansion PCU Print Controller Unit BIS Bulk Ink Supply WYSIWYG What You See Is What You Get Chapters in the Manual This manual is divided into eight chapters Table 1 2 lists the topics that each chapter covers Chapter No Chapte
17. ote Se e A cu Auday Note e e Date NotSet sa cm Repeat Not Set Seif Ch Apply Cancel Figure 4 7 Database Browser X 2 Click on the Open uw icon on the toolbar see Figure 4 7 The Open dialog box appears see Figure 4 8 Look in C3 4320Data Files of type Access Files mdb Cancel es mdbl Files s Text Files Est DB ase Files dbf All Files Figure 4 8 Database Browser Setup Rev AA How to Set up Document Options 4 7 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual 3 Select the file type from the Files of type list see Figure 4 8 The related data files appear Figure 4 9 4 Click the Open button pen Look in LD 4320D ata File name db Files of type Access Files mdb Cancel Figure 4 9 File Selection Note A data file cannot be run from a Network drive The Data file must be copied to the local drive to link 9 Click on in front of the file name to expand the path see Figure 4 10 6 Click on next to tables sheet or document 7 Select the table of the file The data contents appear at the bottom of the screen see Figure 4 10 E432 D atasdbz mdb Tables CA ID 1 Field Harry Fieldz 08 07 05 Fielda Washington Figure 4 10 Data Records 4 8 How to Set up Document Options Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual 8 To scroll through and select the records select the following view records buttons see
18. paper fibre dust or dried ink deposits collect in the ink jets the jets do not operate correctly You must clean the blocks for the good operation of the pens Rev AA Do the following tasks for pen maintenance 1 Until you require to install the pen keep the pens in the shipping box with the plastic strip on the ink jets This action prevents the ink from drying and dust from collecting in the jets Do not drop the pen or apply shock force to the pen The shock force can allow air into the jets Pen Installation 6 1 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual 6 2 3 If you do not plan to use the pen for several hours over a holiday or a weekend cover the orifices Prevention Production Purging Production purging at the correct rate is one of the best methods to keep the pens in good condition The Clear and Purge procedures are like the functions performed by inkjet printers during the printing process The Clear interval cleans the pens during production The Purge that is applied after non printing time periods is controlled by the purge parameters in the same window Manual Maintenance Manual maintenance of the pens is required from time to time Dried ink and paper fibers or dust can be removed by gently wiping the printing surface of the pen 1 Remove the pen from the pen stall or tilt the bottom of the pen stall towards the mail base controls 2 Lightly apply moisture to a Tex Wipe or lint free soft cloth 3
19. the Eye Distance for the printhead is set incorrectly The diagonal row of boxes must be as shown in this example If a box is missing the GUI indicates an electrical problem You must check the Tabs 5 27 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Pnp installation of the pen in the pen mount Normally if you put the pen in position corrects the problem The other reason can be bad connections on the USB 2 0 cable Verity that each connector is tightly installed If all connectors are installed correctly the pen or a cable can be defective Replace the pen and again test the page Replace the cable and try again The remaining rows of lines and characters must be as shown in this example If a blank horizontal line occurs in this area an ink jet is not in operation Dirt or dust can create a blockage in the orifice perform the pen maintenance dried ink in an orifice perform the pen maintenance low ink level in the pen replace the pen or a defective pen replace the Pen The Pnp tab is the main program screen for the print heads Communication instructions are sent serially to the Shoebox board see Figure 5 27 Bar Bar3 Bard Install All a sana Usb Commands Boot Altera Program Foreman Back Door Bar Post Out Court Dut Retrys In Count In lonores Achon Bar Lal 1 2 3 4 Boot 1 Boot 2 Boot 3 Boot 4 Boot All ori of2 Off 3 ora Dit AN On 1 On 2 On 3 Un 4 On Al
20. to the top left corner of the text box in the Left Text Box Use this option to set the position of the image more accurately 4 12 How to Set up Document Options Rev AA Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual c Enter the Top field to set the distance from the top edge of the mail piece to the top left corner of the text box where the text box on the label image is set Use this option to set the position of the image more accurately d Single Font allows the application of font font size and format style to all contents of the text box When not checked text must be selected and the font size and type is applied to the selection e The database fields can be moved or float up or down if a null blank database field is found during production This feature is useful when you must ignore a field deliberately where a leftover space is not necessary This feature completes the blank spaces for fields automatically that are ignored for some mail pieces Note Add any punctuation needed to print between fields or add to fields This punctuation or text appears on every piece of mail f While in the Edit text screen the user has the option to rotate the text Select the degree of rotation or set the required degree This option allows the text box to be rotated by the degree selected if in production see Figure 4 15 Rotation fe O C 90 180 C 270 fo Figure 4 15 Rotation g Click the OK button at the bottom How
21. 5 22 Tabs Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual This feature is measured in milliseconds For the conveyor values of 1 2 second or less normally provide an enough clearance between zones in the product The conveyor speed up control setting also changes the size of the clearance Window This setting is measured in 1 100th of an inch for the window of line travel that we expect to see the product travel under the split cue eye Table 5 9 Settings Continued Print Tab Time 30 Width eoo Default Font Name Active Time 10 I Default Font Size 2 Gap by Density Default Head Pen Values 25 Per First T Default Pens 33 Offset 100 Default Test 48 Separation 601 Onentation 1 80 Cycle Time m Fire Time 32 Voltage 1120 Figure 5 23 Physical Print Tab Rev AA Tabs 5 23 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Purge Manipulates all of the ink jets in each Pen when you restart the production after imaging is not done for sometime This action removes the ink that is dried in the jets The Purge tests all of the ink jets in the Pen for the required amount of strokes entered in width field The Purge creates a block of ink instead of a label on a mail piece Clear While imaging the Clear command adjusts all of the ink jets in each Pen at intervals This action removes ink that is dried in the jets If the conveyor active is checked in the Base Setup tab the conveyor increases the speed after the mail pie
22. CCC ES E eee CET SES ENS CE 0 m mem ES ES m mm m ma 0 ETC E LEN REN NER EE e fem NER NN m m ET EE LEN RN ERN NN Ds Leman RR REN LENL NENNEN EEE CNE IRE LENL NENNEN RN mo je IET m mm m me ET UE Table 1 1 Languages Note An asterisk indicates that the Operator Manual is available A plus sign indicates that the Service Manual is available For more information contact your Videojet distributor or subsidiary Content Presentation The manual contains different types of information like safety guidelines how to operate the printer and how to use the Graphic User Interface GUI To help you identify the different types of information a structured method is followed in this manual 1 2 Content Presentation Rev AA Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual The Printer The word printer indicates the Videojet 4320 printer from this point forward in this manual Positional References The positions and directions like left right front rear to the right and to the left given with reference to the printer seen from the front Units of Measurement This manual uses metric units of measurement The equivalent English measures are included in parenthesis For example 240 mm 9 44 inches Safety Information The safety information includes warning and caution statements Warning The warning statements indicate hazards or unsafe practices that can cause severe personal injury
23. O Loro eerie er NP NE Ee pate Patti bie ean Videojet 4320 Controller Kit P MENEAU a2 xri dna een LESS eae 4320 InkWell System Index Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Introduction Videojet 4320 Printer Videojet 4320 printer is an ink jet addressing system which can provide reliable and cost effective printing of addresses personalized messages bar codes and serialized numbers at high throughput speeds The PC based controller can interface with different external equipment to maximize your investment and keep the production line running at peak efficiency About this Manual The Videojet 4320 Operator Manual is written for the Operators of Videojet 4320 printer The operator manual helps you to understand the different parts of the printer and easily perform the printing operations Related Publications The following manual is available for reference Videojet 4320 Service Manual Part Number 361893 Language Codes When you order these manuals make sure to add the 2 digit language code at the end of the part number For example the Spanish version of this manual is part number 361933 04 Table 1 1 on page 1 2 provides the list of language codes used to identify the translated versions of this manual Code Language Availability see note mw tmm 0 o Table 1 1 Languages Rev AA Videojet 4320 Printer 1 1 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Code Language Availability see note
24. RVICE PLUS RELIABILITY is the commitment to provide you our customer the complete service you deserve The Total Source Commitment The Total Source Service Program is an integral part of our business in providing marks codes and images where when and how often customers specify for packages products or printed materials Our commitment includes Applications support Installation services Maintenance training Customer response center Technical support Field service Extended hours phone assistance Parts and supplies Repair service Customer Training If you wish to perform your own service and maintenance on the printer highly recommends you complete a Customer Training Course on the printer Rev AA 111 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Note The manuals are intended to be supplements to and not replacements for Customer Training For more information on Customer Training Courses call 1 800 843 3610 within the United States only Outside the U S customer should contact a subsidiary office or their local distributor for further information Rev AA Table of Contents Compliance Information For Customers in the US Acid ia iii ic 1 FOr Customers T COAG sc aoa os aeu te Oba Pte PPS SEES 1 Pour la Client le du Canada sida aerea eda 11 For Customers in the European Union ici da AA 11 Support and Training Contaci ORIO lt A pO noue 111 DOPOICO A Sear a Rd aoe das separati oe 111
25. VIDEOJET Videojet 4320 Operator Manual P N 361933 01 Revision AA J anuary 2008 Copyright January 2008 Videojet Technologies Inc herein referred to as Videojet All rights reserved This document is the property of Videojet Technologies Inc and contains confidential and proprietary information owned by Videojet Any unauthorized copying use or disclosure of it without the prior written permission of Videojet is strictly prohibited Videojet Technologies Inc 1500 Mittel Boulevard Phone 1 800 843 3610 Wood Dale IL Fax 1 800 582 1343 60191 1073 USA Intl Fax 630 616 3629 www videojet com Offices USA Atlanta Chicago Los Angeles Philadelphia INTL Canada France Germany Ireland Japan Spain Singapore The Netherlands The United Kingdom Distributors Worldwide Compliance Information Rev AA For Customers in the U S A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation A Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limit
26. acent borders in one command Middle point borders allow you to move a single side on the border 4 Release the mouse button to see the change To Edit the Contents of a Text Box 1 Select the Text box 2 Double click on the text box that you must edit 3 The Edit Text box window opens 4 Now you can edit the contents of the Text Box To insert Fixed Text In a Text Box Text can be inserted into the Edit Text box window by either of these methods To Enter the Text a Position the cursor at the point where you must insert text b Enter the additional text To paste a Position the cursor at the point where you must insert the text from the clipboard b Press Control V c The text on the clipboard is pasted into the existing text To insert Optional Fields in a Text Box To insert the optional fields into the Edit Text Box window do the following tasks a Click on the sign below Optional Fields The Optional Fields dialog box opens b Select the field from the Optional Fields dialog box and click OK To delete Text from a Text Box You can delete the text from the Edit Text Box in a number of methods Backspace a Position the cursor following the text that you must delete b Press the Backspace key Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Delete a Position the cursor before the text that you must delete b Press the Delete key Or a Select the text that you must delete b Press the delete key Cut
27. ade to the ink parameter file Login Levels 1 Install All privileges 2 Supervisor All access except add users or access the diagnostics tool 3 Lead Operator This level has access only to open and create new jobs 4 Operator Persons are the safest access level The operators can open the jobs and exit the program Enter in the User Name Enter in the Password Choose the login Level Click the Login To add a User through Operations User Setup 1 Enter the new name for the system user in the User Name box The person must use the name you enter here to log in 2 Enter the new name for the system user password in the Password box The person must use the password you enter here to log in Passwords must be protected and not given to persons who are not authorized 3 Enter or select from the drop down list the new security level for the system user 4 After you make the changes to system users click the Update button To delete an Operator through Operations User Setup 1 Select the User Name that must delete from the drop down list Click the down arrow to open and select the list of names 2 Click the Delete button The name of the user is deleted Changing passwords and security levels through Operations User Setup 1 Select the User Name that you must change from the drop down list 5 20 Tabs Rev AA 2 Enter the new Password Videojet 4320 Operator Manual 3 Enter or select from the drop down list
28. aks 3 When the Sort break window opens highlight the character in the Value box that begins the Sort Break action 4 Click the Apply Selection button and the OK button The field and character positions used to begin the action are displayed next to the Sort Break window conveyor speed up break was shown see Figure 4 22 on page 4 23 e To delete a sort break action click the Clear button next to the sort break that was set 4 22 How to Set Sort Break Options Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Base Not Set Set Ch Display Field Cr Divert NotSet LookUp Not Set Set C Conveyor Field 15 Set Ch Count NotSet Set ch SUX N et Date Not Set Set Cr Repeat l Jot Set Set C Figure 4 22 Conveyor Speed Up Sort Break How to Set the Display Parameters 1 Click on the field that must be displayed during the production run under the Production Display Tab The selected field appears for each record created 2 Click the Set button for the display box 3 Click on the Apply button at the bottom of the database browser to link the database and the sort breaks to your Videojet 4320 document Rev AA How to Set the Display Parameters 4 23 Graphic User Interface This chapter provides information on the main screen the menus and the different tabs in the GUI Main Screen The main screen has menu options icon functions database identifier and several tab functions that open other s
29. an Auto Program You must not do the configure again unless a physical parameter is changed after the Auto Program Dumps current buffer information from queue Displays line speed in feet minute Display records made per hour based on line speed Completion Displays a status bar for records completion Percent Filtered Cues Displays number of cues sorted by the system based on the Filtered Cue parameter that is set in the Document tab Print Position Displays current print position The Print Position helps to setup Eye Distance oplit Position Displays current print position when you use a split eye The Split Position helps to setup Split Eye Distance Table 5 7 Production Tab Envelope Tab The Envelope tab gives the operator visual monitoring capability of the pieces when the envelope is printed Figure 5 15 The top blue envelopes are the records that are in the buffer queue Five images are buffered at a time The bottom green envelopes are in the following order How the envelopes are printed When the envelopes are printed as the move along under the printhead A record number is attached for each envelope When you scroll your mouse over the envelope the record is displayed Rev AA Tabs 5 15 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual EN en G E O G SD ED G OD ED O E O G O O G SD ED G ED ED TETTE TTE TIE TTE T TET IT T Figure 5 15 Envelope Monitoring Tab Register Tab The Register tab allows the operator to
30. art Description Quantity Number Tubing 4 Up Ink Supply 18 inch Tubing 4 Up Ink Supply 36 inch Table 7 7 4320 InkWell System A Spare Parts Rev AA Index A Adding a User 5 20 D Deleting an Image Element Box 5 9 Diagnostic Tab 5 29 Install Tab 5 31 Installation 6 1 L Login 5 20 Main Screen 5 1 Maker Tab 5 29 Menu Options 5 4 Moving an Image Element Box 5 9 O Other functions of the Reorder win dow 5 3 P Pen Installation 7 1 Pen Maintenance 6 1 Physical Bar Tab 5 26 Physical Bar Test 5 27 PNP Tab 5 28 R Resizing an Image Element Box 5 9 S security 9 20 setup tab 5 31 Rev AA Index 1
31. ce receives the Clear signal oprinkle This option is a keep alive feature used to keep the print cartridge primed and ready to print This feature is used when the printer is not printing on every product Width The distance of line movement that you need this feature to activate measured in 1 100th of an inch A 1000 entered for the width can indicate that the cartridge can fire every 10 inches of line movement Count The number of drops sent from each jet on the cartridge A 1 will spray 1 drop of ink The lower the number the less visible the drop will be on the product Gap The number of dots from the first row of ink jets in the Pen to the second row of ink jets in the Pen Each Pen has two rows of 150 ink jets each Normal values of this field are as follows 150 dpi 25 200 dpi 33 300 dpi 49 600 dpi 98 Default Head Pen Values Parameter settings can be for printheads and click the Default Pens button to set the remaining printheads Normally these changes are made from Physical Bar 1 4 tab Table 5 10 Physical Print Tab 5 24 Tabs Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual oprinkle The printer activates each jet one time per cycle to keep all of the jets primed with this feature When the active box is checked each jet will fire the number of times indicated in the Count box over the area indicated in the Width box Common Sprinkle settings are width 800 8 and Count 1 This translates to each jet a
32. creens and system functions see Figure 5 1 PX Sci Games bicket pmi File View Operabons Control Help a e aj s e amjw m Setup Ordy Production Terminal Physical Login Security Pap maker Install 237 108109 For Halp press F1 111 3 13 Apobcation initiakzed ok Figure 5 1 User Interface Main Screen Rev AA Main Screen 5 1 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Toolbar The toolbar allows the operator to create edit change view modes and perform other functions see Figure 5 2 Database Browser Button Reprint Tool Not Used Program Tool WYSIWYG Print Preview Mode Record Viewer Buttons Box Maker Tool New Text Box Figure 5 2 Toolbar o xoonromaza Reorders Reprints 9 Grid Line Toggle 10 Saves Layout 11 New Setup 12 Open Setup 13 Refresh Screen 14 New Bitmap Tool 15 New Barcode Tool Sometimes you must get reprints if the mail pieces get damaged during or after production The method to make reprints in Videojet 4320 is very simple 1 Stop the production The production window must be closed to open the reorder window 2 Click on the Reorder icon from the toolbar 5 2 Main Screen Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Reorders Search Field Search Item Reprint List Record Mame Name Ms Brenda Smith Mrs Brend Robert Parvin Mrs Janice 4 Clark Mrs Lone G Clinton Mr Wade Seinfeld Reprint gt gt Mr Ed
33. ctivates one time after eight inches of line movement Default Font and Default This feature is used to set the default font and Font Size size of the font for the text editor Table 5 10 Physical Print Tab Continued Bar Tab Click on one of the Bar 1 4 tab buttons to access the parameter set that print bar printhead head Printhead parameters include bar location pen offset direction clearance cycle time fire time voltage and overlap When any parameters are changed you must click Save or Restore to the previous saved changes before you can exit the Physical tab See Figure 5 24 Image Decument Number Produ bon Ink Lagin Security Physical Pnp Meker Diagnostics Install Com FM Filename E it Alta bale j Restore Save Bar Location NN Split L Reverse Direction f Used for Touch Screen Monitors Clicking these buttons brings up a Im keyboard EET Pen Offset Orientation Cycle Time Fire Time Voltage Overlap a emp Figure 5 24 Physical Bar 1 4 Tabs Rev AA Tabs 5 25 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Bar Location Any additional distance needed for the location of the first pen in a bar from the Cue eye This parameter must be measured in 1 100th of an inch Split Check to activate Sync when the cue eye on the mail table in which the main proximity signal is received for the second part of the line This is the second cue eye This uses the second encoder on the line You must have a second
34. de Test Print Screen Ink Coverage Connect System Figure 4 3 Log In 4 2 How to Log into the Software Rev AA Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Operator Login Operator ID instal x Secunty C Install C Supervisor Lead Operator Operator Password IE 94 Log On Figure 4 4 Operator Login Screen Select the required Operator ID and the role under the Security options Enter the Password Note The default password is 1 Click the Log On button see Figure 4 4 A new document is loaded automatically see Figure 4 5 on page 4 4 Note The tabs that appears in the new document depends on the role you select when you log into the software How to Log into the Software 4 3 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual WC 4320Jo0bs5 Untitled md le Edit view Operations Help Da EA 4 SI gt ll g Vel Tr X gt ca on No database linked Figure 4 5 New Document 4 4 How to Log into the Software Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual How to Set up Document Options Do the following tasks to set up the document options 1 Loginto the application 2 Click the Document Tab The document setup screen appears see Figure 4 6 Document Tab DID mc rom re mie E mew E Document Setup Bar Configuration 1 Active Invert Location Grouping Document Width E Mn Bai FF Fox x Margin 500 1 100in Bar2 M M Float M Bar3 E Floa
35. ds One in the software is eight on OPTO board Use Opto If this option is checked then the OPTO modules are used from OPTO 22 board If this option is not checked then the On Board OPTO on the Foreman Box inside the Foreman box is used Output Click to activate what output modules you require to test Click to activate what input modules you require to test Bits 4 5 If more than four output modules are needed you must activate this option to indicate that these bits be used as outputs Bits 6 7 If more than four output modules are needed you must activate this option to indicate that these bits be used as outputs Count Stop When a Count slow or Count fast is set Count stop cancels the count monitored by OPTO Count Slow Begins the count by toggling between modules The light on each module is illuminated as it is counted slowly for a person to see Count Fast Begins the count by toggling between modules The light on each module is illuminated as the count occurs faster for a person to see Table 5 13 Diagnostics Tab 5 30 Tabs Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Refresh Input Starts the count again Table 5 13 Diagnostics Tab Continued Install The Install tab is the setup tab for system parameters The specifications for the number of printheads in the system and the number of other devices that must be used See Figure 5 30 Operation Type Standard M Purge Type No Window Y Slacker Typ
36. e None v Max Bars Production amp dd in Divert Type Gae Computer 1 2 Directory AuxillaryType Data Y Data Ali Computer 2 C MAlliance2000D ata x Setup Type Single Document nO Job C MAlliance2000Jobs Preview I E Computer 3 Computer Computerl Y Max Computers Look4head Count 5 Packaging E Auto Startup m Copy Record None vr i pr Usb Driver i doi MicroSoft v 0 10 Definition Com Definition Custom Fields Shifts Restore Validate Save Figure 5 30 Install Tab Operation Type Standard Standalone Ink Jet mode Match Mail Scan and print mode Write Read Print and verify mode Max Bars Number of Printheads installed on system Look Ahead Number of records a head system looks buffers Count I O Definition Use Opto Check if Opto is used Bit 4 5 Output Check to indicate bits 4 5 are used Table 5 14 Install Tab Rev AA Tabs 5 31 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Com FM This tab is used to communicate to the serial port This is like hyper terminal and is necessary only in a troubleshooting capability Control options for the Com FM screen are found under the View menu option Bit 6 7 Output Check to indicate bits 6 7are used Base Ready From drop down option set bit required for the signal Light Reverse Changes the sense of the signal TCIP Address Location of system Port Port of connection used Stacker Type Drop down and select stac
37. eatures are enabled or disabled to protect the system from the operators who are not either authorized or experienced The software has a WYSIWYG window that allows the operators to see their jobs before printing and all through the printing The buttons are large so that you can easily find the buttons The simple menus with optional touch screen operation make sure that the GUl is very easy to use System Overview Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Main Parts The printer has the following parts Personal Computer PC Printheads that contain many pens related electrical hardware and pen slots Printer Control Unit PCU that contains circuit boards power supply DB 25 cables USB cables and a serial connection to the PC Personal Computer A PC that Windows XP and the Videojet 4320 GUI is installed on the PC Printheads The printhead of the printer can contain one to 16 pens These pens are the printhead cartridges and known as HP 45a or TIJ 2 5 cartridges PCU The PCU coordinates the activities of the printheads with the sensor input data from the encoders and product detect sensors Mail Base The recommended mail bases for the Videojet 4320 printer are shown below Videojet Cheshire 7000 series bases 7050 bases Videojet 5100 mail base Rev AA Main Parts 3 3 Printer Operations This chapter describes the procedure to log into the software and the options used during document setup This chapter also
38. ed to keep or discard the old field references g You can assign new field names to old or new text boxes You can assign new field names to old or new text boxes with or without the same old field references Rev AA How to Prepare a Mail List 4 21 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual How to Set Sort Break Options Sort Break is used to signal changes in zones routes etc When a break action is set the controller will monitor a particular character position in the required field When a break is detected the PCU can stop the feeder or increase the speed of the shingle conveyor on 5100 transport system The increase in speed indicates the break A signal occurs for the type of break 1 Click on the field that is used to activate the sort break from the Database Browser screen 2 Select the device where break action occurs and click Set A screen appears where the user sets the Field Selection characters see Figure 4 21 H 4 Nore Current Record 1 Bate NotSet Sel Ch Display NotSet Divert Not Set Se c Lookup NetSet Conveyor Not Set Sell ci Count Not Set Auden EN Field Selection Repeat Not Sel Type Conveyor Field Field ENDocuments and Settings deborah PR aue EBENHE O6S3BCDEFGHIJE Apply Selection Tables Je Start Position Eo Ae End Postion 5 Field Total Characters Ss Z 1 RESIDENT 1 06 559 P Cancel PO BOM 61 WARMINSTER PA 18974 0653 Figure 4 21 Setting Sort Bre
39. er see Figure 5 18 Hone ED odo o Ho e PL PI HM Figure 5 18 Production Image Tab 1 Click the Make Image button to display layout on this screen 2 Record information changes during production Rev AA Tete Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Run I O Tab This tab is used to test input output signals This tab also toggles OPTO modules related to I O selected and useful if you are required to test the signals to see if the controller is controlling the components installed in the printer correctly For example click O or 1 for the base as an example and the base must stop operating This action validates that the signals are correctly setup The same test can be performed for the feeder divert and conveyor see Figure 5 19 Feeder Divert Conveyor o1 01 01 Figure 5 19 Production Run I O Tab Ink Use Tab This monitoring tab allows the operator to see the status of the cartridge or ink use by the bulk ink supply see Figure 5 20 Status Ink Status Ink ID Status Ink Unknown E Unknown 999 999 Unknown Unknown Unknown 999 999 Unknown Unknown Unknown 999 999 Unknown MM Unknown Unknown 999 999 Unknown Bar 1 Bar 3 Figure 5 20 Production Ink Use Tab 5 18 Tabs Rev AA Ink Tab Videojet 4320 Operator Manual The ID field displays the cartridge ID number The Status displays the state of the cartridge Ink displays the percentage of ink that is available
40. erated in a safe mamner Safety Guidelines Rev AA General Read and understand the Operator Manual Service Manual and all safety labels before operating or servicing the printer Table 2 1 on page 2 4 Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry while operating the printer Keep hands and fingers away from all belts and rollers Do not remove jams while the printer is running Wear safety glasses with side shields or equivalent eye protection when handling the ink If the ink splashes into the eyes flush your eyes with water for 15 minutes and contact a physician immediately Introduction 2 1 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Mechanical Guidelines Disconnect the external power cords before you service the printer Do not operate this printer without side and safety covers in correct position Only authorized personnel should remove the safety covers Do not attempt to adjust the drive belt transport belts and or pulleys when the drive motor is running Keep the hands and fingers away from all belts and rollers While replacing the components use only those specified by the manufacturer Electrical Guidelines Comply with Electrical Codes All electrical wiring and connections must comply with applicable local codes Consult the appropriate regulatory agency for further information Ensure that the electrical circuit providing electrical power to the equipment is of the recommended elec
41. eye to provide accurate timing for printing on the print bars that are found after the turnover Reverse Use this feature when head is attached in different direction Direction and Pen 1 will print correctly from the right to the left side instead of left to the right side Pen Offset The number of dots measured in 1 600th of an inch from the Bar Location to the first ink jet in Pen 1 This value controls the horizontal stitching of the Pens in the Printhead For example a bitmap image is over 1 2 inch tall So the printer uses both the pens to print on mail pieces If the portion of the image created by Pen 1 is moved left or right from the portion of the image created by Pen 2 this value is incorrect Orientation The rotation of the pen 180 degrees with in the bar location This feature is like the invert option in the Document Setup screen The direction must have a value of 0 or 180 degree Cycle Time The amount of time between two continuous activation of a pen Hewlett Packard describes this parameter Fire Time The number of microseconds ink is heated to the boiling point that creates a droplet of ink from a single ink jet in a pen Longer fire times are used at slower print speeds This field changes the maximum printing speed and print quality Voltage The degree of voltage applied to the pen per pen cycle This field changes the maximum printing speed and print quality Overlap The number of pixels shared by Pen 1 and Pen 2
42. f imprints run Completed Table 5 6 File Menu Number You can use the Number tab for ordered numbering or random numbering Figure 5 13 on page 5 13 This numbering is not in your data but is imprinted from the specifications made on this tab You can define a DET NETUS Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual maximum of four number fields in the top section number You can create masks to adjust the numbers in the mask section For example e Enter in the mask box to adjust the space between the numbers e Putting the words Serial Number after the number field These fields are defined in the system and are added to your layout in a new text box with the system field number selected e ar a ee Le a Number Number 1 Number 2 Number 3 Number 4 Mask Mask 1 Mask 2 Mask 3 Mask 4 Mask 5 Mask 6 Mask 7 Mask 8 Start 1 999999 1 999999 End Increment Current Digits Count Up Poor 6 v Poor 6 v 1 999999 Value 1 999999 1 6 iv iz 6 v Number Number 1 Minus 1 Plus 1 Number 1 y Minus 10 Plus 10 Number1 x Minus 100 Plus 100 Number 1 M Minus 1000 Plus 1000 Number 1 Reset Sea Number 1 Number 1 Number 1 Figure 5 13 Number Tab Rev AA Fields Field 1 Field 2 Field3 Field4 Field 5 Fielde Field Field 8 Field 9 Field 10 Apply Field 11 I m
43. ield 2 Enter the text to be searched in the Search Item box as below 3 Use the Search Forward or Search Backward tool to perform the search How to remove a Record e Click on the Remove button The Current Record box displays the database record at which the controller begins imaging when the printer starts the production If you add or remove records in the Reprint List the current record number is not changed If you search after or before the current record does not change the current record number Menus Menus allow you to select most of the functions that you must perform The rest of the functions are available as tools on the toolbar Some functions are available on the menu bar and the toolbar The menu bar 5 4 Menus Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual functions as a drop down menu When you click any one of the four options of the menu bar the menus drop down see Figure 5 5 File View Operations Help Figure 5 5 Menu Options File Open a Videojet 4320 document e Save a Videojet 4320 document that is open e Save an open Videojet 4320 document under a new name To perform all terminal operations Operations To perform different functions like Create or remove the text boxes or graphics Turn on or turn off the grid or print band displays e See the records Help To access the help system or see the copyright notice for the software Table 5 1 Menu Options Descriptions File Menu N Cirl N O
44. ifold Cartridoe Price Manifold Cartridge Price Default 26439344 33612860 17230733 10868186 18332451 Reset All 13472048 Save 16761891 aa Es PES Ma ub Alo Pla EOS ERES o Al kn ls E ME EM MM EM MU EM EM E E M M M M M I Eau ETE eov isi Ev gar essor eec age sape S US SL EE e d EUR EUR El a EE s ee spo ra ERE n e a DR e s E eS ES il A A A BUY RIE lO oV d s Fl eo de eeu e Tis EU E Figure 5 21 Ink Control Tab Rev AA 1 Click on the New Bladder button when a new bladder is installed into the related location Click the New Cartridge button when a new cartridge is installed into the related location 3 When you change the cartridges or bladders or both you can easily copy and paste their values by following the steps given below a Click in the Select circle to select the value for that current location b Click the Copy button at the location that you are required to move the value Tabs 5 19 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual 4 Inthe Ink Calculation box the ink content for bladders and cartridges are defined in milliliters These parameters are for hp ink products Ink contents of other ink vendors can be different to that of HP and so these values do not apply 5 In this screen the Refresh button is used to update the status and ink values 6 The Reset All button resets all parameters to the previous parameter values that are saved 7 The Save button saves any changes m
45. in the cartridge or bladder The Ink use tab is the input screen for the ink display tab on the Production tab This tab allows the operator to monitor the ink cartridges and ink bladders supplies during production Accurate parameters must be added in this tab to display the correct information When a new cartridge or bladder is installed click the pen number and select the related option Bar 1 Pen 1 Bar 1 Pen 2 Bar 1 Pen 3 Bar 1 Pen 4 Bar 2 Pen 1 Bar 2 Pen 2 Bar 2 Pen 3 Bar 2 Pen 4 Bar 3 Pen 1 Bar 3 Pen 2 Bar 3 Pen 3 Bar 3 Pen 4 Bar 4 Pen 1 Bar 4 Pen 2 Bar 4 Pen 3 Bar 4 Pen 4 ID 333 333 333 333 333 333 393 993 333 333 999 999 999 999 999 999 399 399 333 333 333 333 999 999 999 999 999 999 333 333 333 333 Status Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown New New Ink Bladder Bladder Catridge Select Copy Reset unc um 1 pos Buckets Used Ink Bladder 454459 a Ink Calculation Manifold Bladder Size ml Manifold Cartridge Size ml 42 Manifold fi 000 Cartridge Life mil Bladder Size ml 332 Cartridge Size ml 42 30303030 500 1292719 0 719279 0 gt 0 31132 13721150 17246466 25594163 Eee Drop Size pico 21335347 Cartridge Price 26161440 Bladder Price Man
46. ing software Make sure that addresses and zip codes are correct If required combine Zip 4 DB into one field for Postnet barcode Sort the list to get the best postal rates oO OO Bb C N Add any special fields characters When you use base stop conveyor speed up or stacker to sort during production zone change indicators must be added to the list How to Prepare a Mail List 4 19 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual 7 Export the list into one of the following files e atext file comma or tab delimited e an Excel spreadsheet e MS Access database e dbase file format Important Notes You must have a plan to manage your file or in future the hard drive will be full A planned method to manage the files can decrease the number of files and tables on your hard drive and helps to find and link the correct tables to the required JMD file Note A JMD is a job file You can overwrite old lists with updated lists For example If you do mailing for Pearle Vision Centers every month and Pearle gives you an updated mail list for each mailing there is no need to keep the old Pearle mail list on the hard drive The updated list can replace the table that was used for the old list Access allows you to save and use the specifications again for importing a mail list For importing specifications the source file needs to be consistent This condition saves your time For example if the source file is fixed width the name colu
47. ker installed Console Set the Com port used or disable if not used Data Set the Com port used or disable if not used Bar 1 4 oet the Com port used or disable if not used Directory Data Click on the ellipse button and browse to the directory where your data is stored This data found at the directory becomes the default data Job Click on the ellipse button and browse to the directory where your jobs are stored These jobs found at the directory becomes the default jobs Table 5 14 Install Tab File View Operations Help v Toolbar v Status Bar Terminal Font Terminal History Terminal Live Send Text File Clear Screen Figure 5 31 Com FM Tab Screen 5 32 Tabs Rev AA Maintenance This chapter describes the pen maintenance procedures Pen Installation Do the following tasks to install the pen 1 2 Remove the new print cartridge pen from the shipping box Remove the tape that is used to cover the ink jets and electrical contacts Tilt the top of the pen in the direction of the tab Insert the base of the pen into the pen stall past the pen restraint spring Tilt the top of the pen to vertical position while you push the pen down far enough for the top of the pen to enter the pen stall Keep the pen in vertical position and press the pen down until the pen reaches the bottom of the pen stall Close the flap down on the top of pen Pen Maintenance When
48. l See width 1 00 x Height 1 00 Current Sie width 4 05 x Height 2 25 Position t EE 1100 fe nor File Chance Dll obs bmp Optional Fields Lise Field Database Fields View Fields C View Sample Data m Rotation T lw f 14 f Sheich ot shnnk to tt rectangle Full Size chp to rectangle Full Size chp to document Stretch c thnk Maintain Aspect Rato Figure 4 17 Bitmap Properties The bitmap properties are described below To set the position of the bitmap box more accurately use the Left and Top position coordinates under Position File shows the location path and name of the bitmap Click the 3 ellipse button to the right and you can map again to another location or and bitmap Select the option Use Field to show that the file is a variable bitmap Select the variable bitmap file from the drop down list under the database fields Bitmap boxes can be rotated to 90 180 270 or a degree set by the operator You can adjust the bitmap with the Stretch or shrink to fit rectangle option How to Set up Document Options 4 15 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Full Size clip to rectangle adjusts the bitmap box and not the bitmap Stretch or Shrink Maintain Aspect Ratio adjusts the size of the bitmap but maintains the same height to width ratio Database Fields Optional Fields option is used to add Date Time Misc fields and User Defined fields Reduction 6 Click OK t
49. mn must begin in the same character position and use the same number of characters in the updated list as shown in the old list If the address followed the name in the old list the address must follow the name in the new list etc If your source files are consistent it is easier for you to import the files The operator can easily set the JMDs if the source files are consistent If you have some control on the format of mail lists provided by your customer create a standard format order of information field lengths etc and recommend your customers to follow that format Videojet 4320 allows you to change the data file assigned to a JMD The process a Open the Database Browser screen b Click the file Open icon and continue as if you were creating a new JMD c Videojet 4320 examines the field names in the new database table 4 20 How to Prepare a Mail List Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual d When a field name is same as the field you assigned before to text boxes those fields from the new database table are assigned to the same text boxes e When fields are assigned to the text boxes and are not present in the new database table or the names are not same you are allowed to keep the old field names the printer will not print these fields but they do not cause any problems or to delete these fields f Every time you open or close the JMD with old field names not present in the new database table you are ask
50. o save the changes How to Create a Barcode Do the following tasks to create a barcode 1 Click on the New Barcode ll icon This icon creates a Postnet or any other type of barcodes 2 Move your mouse cursor over the mail piece image until the cursor becomes a crosshair 3 Clickand drag your mouse under the address to create a box of height of one inch for the barcode 4 When the Barcode Type opens select the type of barcode you must create see Figure 4 18 on page 4 17 4 16 How to Set up Document Options Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Barcode Type EE xj e Figure 4 18 Barcode Type Selection 5 When the Barcode Setup screen opens select the type of barcode from the drop down menu see Figure 4 19 on page 4 18 Rev AA How to Set up Document Options 4 17 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Postnet Setup Left 1436 1 100 inches Rotation D Top 59 1 100 inches fo 9 180 270 Sizes in 1 600 inch v Use Fixed Text Tall Bar Height 75 C TERR Fixed Short Bar Height Current HrMin PM Bar width Optional Fields Font Index Space Width AAA zd zi Min Height Mid Height Max Height Data HrMin PM Converted Data Min Width Mid Width Max Width Min Bar Mid Bar Max Bar OK Cancel Figure 4 19 Barcode Setup Screen Note The Postnet barcode is a digital barcode which allow
51. ons 4 5 Howto Link the Data Hle ise b sisi aise 4 6 Howto Cr ate a Label BOX 2 usines items 4 9 How to Inserta bitmap DO RE Ene 4 15 Howto Create a Barco deseas sanidad PPAR ERE 4 16 Howto Pr par Mall Lists c2 crtaisa vasta dba ne 4 19 important Notesuriacian iden da E quem deb its pat 4 20 How to Set Sort Break Options 4 22 How to Set the Display Parameters 4 23 Chapter 5 Graphic User Interface NAS CR ES 4 ice hee oak bn pate 5 1 MOO DAR q sap hema ad oia ero Bake ae eee 5 2 Iseotders Reprints 2 56 ea ie dia inedit tits ade 5 2 MEUS es E Ds A T A A 5 4 PS ME SS A D a e nr SCR 5 5 MIiCW WIEN crisi te hee D LS anke Mati be hd 5 6 Operations Men Urraco Se GR pae RAI GRAB S RUE ale de 5 7 Help Metodo KAEA i AR 5 8 cio PPP 5 8 Ina erue ua er add oem A Ex EIC 5 8 LOCATION suit Oe as CAM Me arte 5 11 NUDO pisa edu PUR ER Sc d eem 5 12 T EGOUCHOLDU ii reis ios ett 5 14 Iri Se tates E S enter ep exelente d E EE E patas 5 19 Py sical labios addu pO HE oe pU mds 5 21 PAP ts A AA 9 28 MS A ace ae de cd te out 5 29 Bicis oca sense Rd eme 9 29 stars errada dra a 5 31 QC 2 A ea sin aia wei oe ERU sica 5 32 B Rev AA RevAA Chapter 6 Maintenance Pen installato ces na EX Pen Maintenance Prevention Chapter 7 Spare Parts and Accessories Optional Accessories
52. or Manual Pour la Clientele du Canada Le present appareil numerique n emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicales aux appareils numerique de las class A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada Cet quipement est certifi CSA For Customers in the European Union Safety Standards US and Canada UL 69050 1 1st Edition EU EN 69050 1 2001 EMC Standards US and Canada FCC Part 15 107 109 Class A emissions EU EN 55022 1998 A1 2000 A2 2003 Class A emissions EN 61000 3 2 2000 Harmonics EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 Voltage Fluctuations EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 ITE immunity using IEC 61000 4 2 Electrostatic Discharge IEC 61000 4 3 Radiated Electromagnetic Field IEC 61000 4 4 Electrical Fast Transient IEC 61000 4 5 ourge IEC 61000 4 6 Conducted RF IEC 61000 4 8 50 Hz Radiated Susc IEC 61000 4 11 Voltage Dips Interrupts 11 Rev AA Support and Training Contact Information If you have any questions or need assistance please contact at 1 800 843 3610 for all customers within the United States Outside the U S customers should contact their distributor or subsidiary for assistance 1500 Mittel Boulevard Wood Dale IL 60191 1073 U S A Phone 1 800 843 3610 Fax 1 800 582 1343 International Fax 630 616 3629 Web www videojet com Service Program About Total Source Commitment Tot al Source TOTAL SE
53. pen Dtrl 0 Save Ctrl S Save As 1 Jetimd Exit Figure 5 6 File Menu Parameter Function New Creates a new Videojet 4320 document Opens a Videojet 4320 document that exists Saves the current Videojet 4320 document Table 5 2 File Menu Rev AA Menus 5 5 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Save As Saves the opened Videojet 4320 document under another name and location needed 1 Jet jmd This option shows the past four documents that you have opened Select one to open the document Closes the application Table 5 2 File Menu View Menu v Toolbar v Status Bar Terminal Font Terminal History Terminal Live Send Text File Clear Screen Figure 5 7 View Menu Parameter Toolbar Turns the toolbar on and off in the LabelArt Display window Status Bar Gives the status of the present activity and gives the description of an icon Terminal Font When you use the terminal program select the font type Terminal History Shows the history of communication for Com port Terminal Live Opens the Com port communication Send Text File Sends the text file s to Shoebox board Clear Screen Clears screen of previous information recorded Table 5 3 View Menu 5 6 Menus Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Operations Menu Operations Set Grid Browse Database View Records Add Text Box Add Bitmap Add Barcode Test Print Screen Ink Coverage Connect System Log In Figure 5 8 Opera
54. r Description 1 Introduction Contains the information about this manual the related publications and writing styles used in this manual Safety Contains the safety and hazard information CAMI IO Describes the main parts of the printer Printer Operations Describes the procedures to operate the Videojet 4320 printer User Interface Describes the different screens of the GUI Only those screens that are required by a operator are described in this chapter Maintenance Contains the maintenance and cleaning procedures of the printer that are performed by the operator T Spare Parts and Contains the spare parts list Accessories Index Contains the alphabetical listing of topics with the page numbers on which they are referred to or described Table 1 2 List of Chapters Rev AA Abbreviations and Acronyms 1 5 Safety Introduction The policy of Videojet Technologies Inc is to manufacture non contact printing coding systems and ink supplies that meet high standards of performance and reliability We enforce strict quality control techniques to eliminate the potential for defects and hazards in our products The intended use of the Videojet 4320 printer is to print information directly onto a product Use of this equipment in any other fashion may lead to serious personal injury The safety guidelines provided in this chapter are intended to educate the technicians on all safety issues so that the printer is serviced and op
55. rial inkjet printer that has a GUI for the following applications Envelope addressing Product marking Bundle printing applications The Figure 3 1 shows the different parts of the Videojet 4320 printer 8 deo Feeder f PP tinthead E 4 AA Conveyor Red Stop Button nn Mail Base Figure 3 1 Videojet 4320 Printer and 7050 Transport Rev AA About the Printer 3 1 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual System Overview Personal The unique design of the Videojet 4320 printer allows you to send variable data through high speed USB 2 0 interface connections to the printer controller unit PCU The printer also allows you to add many 2 inch printheads to a maximum of 8 inch printheads The standard base controls like base stop and feeder lockout is provided from the PCU You can meet other I O requirements like a divert gate and or Stacker with optional additional I O capability The Figure 3 2 shows the block diagram for the Videojet 4320 printer Pens Computer 1 4 Operating Software Customer Database Printheads Pens USB 2 0 Interface 1 16 Printhead Cable DB 25 Serial Cable 1 4 Printer Control X over Unit Encoder Timing and Synchronisation Product Detect I O Control Figure 3 2 Videojet 4320 Printer Block Diagram Representation The PC application software provides a simple graphical user interface to operate and maintain the system Some of the f
56. rt Gate that is opened to discard the product for purge clear and reprinted pieces Conveyor Provides a clearance in shingled products on the take away conveyor between zones The Conveyor also provides a clearance after you perform a Clear Purge or the Reprints are done The Conveyor function must be active in this window and in the Database Browser the Conveyor Sort Break Action must be set to the correct field and character positions oplit Printer In most conditions all of the printheads are cued from a single source With the split printer options the operator can cue one or more printheads from a second source and use a second encoder This feature can be useful in conditions where the product is moved to a separate transport system that can be at a different speed Table 5 8 Physical Base Tab Continued A check enables the function and allows a function for use Reverses the sense of the Cue eye Secondary If you use the second encoder for the split printer then Encoder select this option Distance This feature is measured in 1 100th of inch increments of Mail Base movement The distance is measured from the point at which the a mail piece sends a trigger signal to the Eye until the device is activated When a piece sends a trigger signal to the Eye the controller measures the movement of the belts for the distance entered in this field After validation the controller applies the signal Table 5 9 Settings
57. s are designed to provide responsible protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference In such cases the users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with Class A FCC limits The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Stock No 004 00 00345 4 This equipment has been tested and certified for compliance with U S regulations regarding safety and electrical emissions by TUV Rheinland of North America Inc For Customers in Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This equipment has been tested and certified for compliance with Canadian regulations regarding safety and electrical emissions by TUV Rheinland of North America Inc Videojet 4320 Operat
58. s number is very large blank documents pass by on the conveyor then reset this value to a lower number Bar Configuration 1 Select the check boxes against the bar numbers like Bar 1 2 3 and 4 to set the number of bars 1 bar is equal to 1 print head which is equal to 2 inches of print Select Active to use the bars normally or select the check boxes under Invert to rotate the image by 180 degrees Dots Per Inch Select the DPI option under the Dots Per Inch Imprints Needed Enter the number of fixed records that must be printed Imprints Needed field is used when a data file is not linked to the document and the same information must be on every piece mprints Complete must match the number of mprints Needed after completion Imprints Complete When the print operation is complete the mprints Complete field will match the number of mprints Needed EN EN Table 4 1 Field Reference 4 Click on the Apply button to save and set the parameters Note Click the Restore button to reset to the previous parameters How to Link the Data file Do the following tasks to link the data file 1 Click on the Datafile Browser icon from the toolbar and the Database Browser screen appears see Figure 4 7 on page 4 7 4 6 How to Set up Document Options Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Database Browser Options Open a mi mi mi mi None Current Record mm Nase af ee Display se cr Divert Mot5et Se e LookUp
59. s step for correct position of the print 150 x 600 maximum document width is 24 inches 200 x 600 maximum document width is 24 inches 300 x 600 maximum document width is 24 inches 600 x 600 maximum document width is 12 inches Eye Distance Eye Distance is used to set position of print The distance is measured in 1 100th of an inch the distance from the Cue sensor to the first cartridge in the printhead You must increase or decrease the value to move the position of the print on the page from the left side to right side as necessary Cue Filter The Cue Filter is set to the document size plus 1 inch This parameter sorts the cues in the system caused from a paper jam or paper slippage If this number is large you can see blank documents pass on the base Reset this value to a lower number Bar Select the bar number check box under the Bar Configuration Configuration 1 box to set the number of bars 1 bar is equal to 1 printhead which is equal to 2 inches of print oelect Active to use the bars normally or check nvert to rotate the image 180 degrees EDP Dots per inch required for run Stack Minimum If you use a stacker to sort then you must enter the minimum number of products used in a bundle otack Size If you use a stacker to sort then you must enter the maximum number of products used in a bundle Imprints Needed When a database is not used enter the number of fixed text records needed Imprints Updates with the number o
60. s you to adjust the white space between bars bar height and bar width The adjustments that are allowed to the barcode is within Postal regulations 6 Select Postnet field from the drop down Data Source field menu 7 Choose any rotation if needed for barcode 8 Adjustments to the barcode can be made from the right side of the screen The buttons below changes the settings to the minimum and maximum sizes available 9 Click OK to save and apply these settings 10 Click on the Save icon or select Save As from the File Menu to name and save document 11 Click on the Production Tab and select either Imprint or Image see Figure 4 20 on page 4 19 4 18 How to Set up Document Options Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual EEES E NO gt imus P Line tion Hour can Completion Percent A1TM3CAIZ IFBLTN 1 FR E FBA S In e0 pio f TC 1533539324 TL 65743110 TC ss EEEEEEETEEFEEREEREEHEEEEETEEFEEREEREEEEETETE e m Tom n T Figure 4 20 Production Envelope Monitoring Screen 12 Begin the production 13 When the production is completed close the Videojet 4320 software 14 Turn Off the power to the PCU and shut down the computer How to Prepare a Mail List Rev AA Data must be prepared in the required mail sorting software All of the information for a job must be stored in a single database Do the following tasks for data preparation 1 Obtain the list from your customer Import the list to the mail sort
61. t Cue Filter 2000 1 100in Bas Fa E ar oa Dots Per Inch C 150 C 200 6 300 C 600 Single Column F Imprint Needed jo Imprints Completed o Background Margin 1 Resolution 96 Rotation 0 C 90 C180 C 270 Bitmap O O 2 Width 950 Height ao p Cameras ce Distance Window Lug Cue Misses Miss Restart Mask Inspect 1 a 500 1000 o Inserer o fo Inspect2 500 1000 o Inserer fo 0 Figure 4 6 Document Tab Setup Parameters Restore 3 Enter the required fields see Table 4 1 Fields Description Document Width Enter the width of the mail piece to set the print position Document width is measured in 1 100th of an inch For example for 8 inch document the document width must be 800 e 150 x 600 maximum document width is 24 e 200 x 600 maximum document width is 24 e 300 x 600 maximum document width is 24 600 x 600 maximum document width is 12 Enter the Margin to set the print position Margin is the distance between the Cue sensor and the first cartridge in the printhead You can decrease or increase the print position from left to the right side as required Table 4 1 Field Reference Rev AA How to Set up Document Options 4 5 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Fields Description Cue Filter Enter the document size plus 1 inch This parameter helps to filter extraneous cues in the system from a paper jam or paper slippage If thi
62. the new Security Level and Click Update Physical Tab Base Tab Printer Tach 1 Lue Reverse Iv Simulate Active Poll Source Encoder EE mate Poll width l Simulate Speed jo Simulate Spacing jo Split Printer E Actives E Cue Reverse E r Second Encoder fo Distance fo ndo Base Distance 100 Time 100 Jam Detect Enable Distance 3000 Time 100 Divert Open Distance 4000 Cloze Distance 3500 Units one Control Conveyor Stacker Feeder Distance 3000 Time 2000 Units O Auxillary Distance 3000 Close 3000 Lug o Figure 5 22 Physical Base Tab Cue Reverse Reverses the sense of the Cue eye Second Encoder Check if there are two different encoders on your line Tach 1 or Tach 2 A check indicates an internal tachometer and cue are Simulate Active used to drive the printer Simulate Speed A emulation speed in feet minute Simulate Spacing The clearance between documents Table 5 8 Physical Base Tab Rev AA Tabs 5 21 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Base This button is used to stop the Mail Base e The Stop function must be active in this window e In the Database Browser the Stop Sort Break Action must be set to the correct field and character positions Feeder If the database has Sort Break function activation characters and a Sort Break action is set in the Database Browser the controller will prevent the feeder from feeding the substrate Dive
63. tions Menu Parameter rwn Search Database Allows you to search for known record in database set Grid Toggles Grid lines in the setup screen Browse Database Allows you to browse to database link new database and set sort break options Test Print Screen Makes a bitmap image of the JMD on the screen that is like a print screen The bitmap is found in the Videojet 4320 directory Ink Coverage Calculates how many ink droplets are needed for current image on screen Connect System Applicable when using the system in a Read Write function Log into the system under the current setup Table 5 4 Operations Menu Rev AA Menus 5 7 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual User Setup Allows you to add delete or change an operator log in and password Table 5 4 Operations Menu Continued Help Menu Help Topics Figure 5 9 Help Menu Help Topics Displays on line help topics About Displays system version and copyright information Table 5 5 Help Menu Tabs D Dm Ja rw row Tr Figure 5 10 Tab Options Image The Setup Display window is the area on the screen where the Videojet 4320 document is created The window can be shown in a WYSIWYG view The print bars are displayed on the window for you to insert the image correctly for each print bar Each print bar indicates one inch The outline of the print bars can be turned on and turned off The grid also can be turned on and off see Figure 5 11 on page 5 9
64. to Insert a Bitmap Box Do the following to insert a bitmap box l icon on the toolbar Click on the New Bitmap Place the cursor over the mail piece image and cursor changes to a crosshair Click and drag the mouse to create a bitmap area in the mail piece Browse to the location of the bitmap that you require for your image Figure 4 16 on page 4 14 Note The bitmap must not be linked from Network drive The file must be copied to your local hard drive How to Set up Document Options 4 13 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Open Look in O 4320Jobs bl Files of type Bitmap Files bmp L ancel Figure 4 16 Bitmap Link Screen Note The bitmap is displayed only in black and white and not in gray scale You must change the type of file before you link it to the Videojet 4320 Document The bitmap file must have the extension bmp A Warning Bitmap boxes are not copied into the Videojet 4320 Document The Videojet 4320 Document keeps a link to the image file on the hard drive Once the image file bitmap is assigned to the bitmap box the image file must not be moved from its location on the hard drive If the file is moved the link will be invalid and the bitmap box will be deleted automatically 9 Click the Open button and Bitmap Properties screen appears see Figure 4 17 on page 4 15 4 14 How to Set up Document Options Rev AA Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual Bitmap Properties Actua
65. trical rating and is in good working order Use only the main power cable supplied with the printer The end of this cable must have an approved three pole main plug that has a protective ground conductor The electrical power cables sockets and plugs must be kept clean and dry The printer must be connected only to an AC power supply that has a protective ground conductor and must be according to IEC requirements or applicable local regulations A Warning Do not use the equipment if there is any interruption in the protective ground conductor or if the protective ground conductor is disconnected The failure to follow this warning can cause an electrical shock Do not operate this printer with the electrical enclosure open Do not expose this printer to rain or use it in a moist or wet environment 2 2 Safety Guidelines Rev AA Videojet 4320 Operator Manual While replacing other electrical components use only the components that are specified by the manufacturer Do not unplug DB 25 printhead cables from the printheads unless power is turned off DB 25 Printhead Cable Figure 2 1 DB 25 Printhead Cables Fire Safety Guidelines for printers using dryers Read and understand the operator manual and service manual of both the printer and the dryer before you operate the printer and the dryer Understand all the safety labels on the printer and the dryer Table 2 1 on page 2 4 Product
66. ward O Clark Miss Susan Parvin Mrs Lee A Seinfeld lt lt Remove Ms Mary S Lott z Lee O Southerland Mrs Anne Lott Terry Bradford Mrs Sherry A Clinton j Current Record 1 Cancel Figure 5 3 Reorders Screen a From the list in the left window select the record number of the record to be imaged again See Figure 5 3 b Click the Reprint button You can reprint for many records as required c Click OK The reorder window closes d Click the Production Tab e Select the Image operating mode f Resume the production Note When the production starts again the records in the Reprint list are sent immediately to the print buffers The conveyor speed increases if the setup is done after the pieces are reordered Records are removed from the reprint list as the printer images the data in the records Other functions of the Reorder window The record list left window displays a maximum of 50 records at a time Click the Backward button to display previous records Click the Forward button to display the records after the present records You can use these buttons to see the full database Rev AA Main Screen 5 3 Videojet 4320 Operator Manual How to Search for a Record Heordesns X Search Field Search Hen Repini List Cilystatecip Eurren Record 1 Figure 5 4 Search for a Record 1 In the Reorder window see Figure 5 4 click the drop down search menu to select the Search F

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