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1. Figure 3 7 Gutter Pump Valve Module Assembly Ink Compartment 3 7 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Smart Cartridge Note Refer to Replace Smart Cartridges on page 6 3 to replace the cartridges The smart cartridges use the smart chip technology to ensure the proper and in shelf life ink and make up fluids are used Note The normal ink cartridge contains 600 ml of pigmented ink Make up cartridge contains 750 ml of make up fluid Two part ink cartridges contain 600 ml of pigmented ink in total Add Ink Cartridge to the Printer Note The main menu screen in the UI displays the ink core level unlike the other 1000 series which displays ink cartridge level along with the make up cartridge level Messages i e ame SIR ER atl tot Start Jet Select Message Enter Password Edit Message Print counter QOOUU0U000 2 100 o Ink Part Mo 4o04 c 13 52 14 02 2011 TEST MESSAGE Videojet 1710 14 02 11 13 52 Figure 3 8 Menu Screen When the ink core level displays lt 20 it displays Add ink icon The printer prompts the user to add a new cartridge For more information on how to fill ink refer Ink Fill Procedure on page 4 22 When a new ink cartridge is added the printer verifies the ink type the nozzle size and other parameters before supplying the ink to the ink core This verification process is automatic and does not require the user to enter any data This step ensu
2. Figure 6 3 Cartridge Holder Slot 4 Insert the new make up fluid cartridge into the make up fluid cartridge holder by aligning the cartridge key with the correct holder slot Make sure that the cartridge is engaged completely on the holder Inspect the Printhead The printhead must be inspected regularly Initially inspect the printhead once a week Clean the printhead only if required Based on the printer application extend the frequency of inspection Do the following tasks to inspect the printhead 1 Stop the ink jet and wait for the printer to completely shutdown 2 Disconnect the printer from the power supply 3 Loosen the printhead screw item 2 Figure 6 4 on page 6 6 and remove the printhead cover item 3 4 Inspect the printhead and the inside of the printhead cover for any ink deposits Clean if necessary refer Clean the Printhead on page 6 6 Rev AA Inspect the Printhead 6 5 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual lt i m ed 1 Umbilical 6 Gutter Sensing Tube 2 Printhead Screw 7 Charge Electrode 3 Printhead Cover 8 Printhead Engine 4 Nozzle 9 Printhead Valve Module 5 Deflector Plate Figure 6 4 Printhead Clean the Printhead A N Warning PERSONAL INJURY In the event of an ink or solvent spill leakage from the printer could cause a floor slip hazard and or fire hazard particularly if the equipment is situated over flammable material and or other eq
3. en 3 z T WES i ig Er tt MM o 00000 NL Pn ERAT OOO ES M A NS e C 6 1 Message A Input 6 USB 2 Print Trigger 2 7 Ethernet 3 Shaft Encoder 8 Status Output 4 Print Trigger 9 Message B Input 5 1 0 25 Way Optional Connectors Figure 3 12 IP 55 standard Printer Connector Panel Note All the connectors are sealed to provide the required protection from water and dust according to the IP55 standard Rev AA Connector Panel 3 13 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual EN E Ven RAY 1 Message A Input 7 l O 25 Way 2 Print Trigger 2 Reverse Print 8 USB 3 Status Output Lampstack 9 Ethernet 4 Shaft Encoder 10 COMMS RS485 5 Relay Switches 11 COMMS RS232 6 Print Trigger 1 12 Message B Input Optional Connectors Figure 3 13 IP 65 Optional Printer Connector Panel 1 C c 2 v4 Note All the connectors are sealed to provide the required protection from water and dust according to the IP65 standard Pinout Information Connector Pinout Print Trigger 2 Reverse Print DIN 3 Pin Status Output Lampstack DIN 6 Pin Shaft Encoder DIN 4 Pin Relay Switches DIN 7 Pin Table 3 1 Connector Pinout Information 3 14 Connector Panel Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Connector Pinout Print Trigger 1 DIN 3 Pin COMMS RS485 180 Pin DIN 5 Pin Position
4. Both Doors Open 271 mm rei 10 66 inches 250 2 mm D 9 85 inches e 210 2 mm 041 25 mm 8 28 inches a 1 62 inches 83 inches 0 Printhead Figure A 2 Printer Dimensions continued The dimensions of the printer are shown in Table A 3 Cabinet Table A 3 Printer Dimensions Rev AA Dimensions A 3 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Diameter of the nozzle orifice 60 Microns and 70 Microns Umbilical length 3 and 6 Meter mS Cabinet IP55 is standard and IP65 is Variations optional Table A 3 Printer Dimensions Continued Optional Accessories Mobile Printer Stand N 638 16 mm 25 12 inches Figure A 3 Mobile Printer Stand A 4 Optional Accessories Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Static Printer Stand M 638 16 mm 25 12 inches Figure A 4 Static Printer Stand Printhead Stand 1548 mm 70 inches 360 mm 14 2 inches puc mm 10 2 inches SS Figure A 5 Printhead Stand Rev AA Optional Accessories A 5 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Cartridge Shaker Figure A 6 Cartridge Shaker Printhead Cleaning Kit Printhead Cleaning Kit 395676 Table A 4 Printhead Cleaning Kit Environmental Specifications The environmental specifications of the printer are shown in Table A 5 Operating temperature 5 C to 45 C 41 F to 113 F Rate of change of ambient
5. Power Consumption 120 watts Maximum Table A 1 Electrical Specifications Weight The dry weight specification of the printer is shown in Table A 2 Dry weight 21 kg Table A 2 Weight Specifications Rev AA Electrical Specifications A 1 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Dimensions 361 13 mm a 379 46 mm E 14 21 inches 14 93 inches I EO ENS ud o s Oc N in A o A EE DIN is Y A 344 75 mm 337 25 mm 13 57 inches E 280 mm 11 02 inches X 32 5 mm 1 28 inches Ew T i E E SE ne OIN o w B y Y LIII la 304 84 mm 12 00 Ls MN _ 20 15 mm 0 79 inches Figure A 1 Printer Dimensions A 2 Dimensions Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual 387 58 mm 12 25 inches e o 8 6 inches 218 3 mm ra OOO OO 000 Q 565 8 mm 22 27 inches
6. Figure 4 21 Configure Serial Ports Dialog Box 3 You can configure the following settings Baud Rate Sets the baud rate for transmission to remote devices Data Bits Sets the number of bits used in a data word Sets the number of stop bits used in a data word Rev AA How to Configure the Serial Port 4 15 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Parity Select Odd parity Even parity or None parity for error detection within data transmission 4 Press the Enter key when you complete the port configuration How to Configure Ethernet Port Refer to WSI ESI Communications Protocol addendum for more information High Speed Remote Data Transfer You can use the printer in applications that require high speed data transfer For example gaming applications The printer has a data buffer to store a stack of information before you transfer data WSI full protocol or ESI protocol without any loss Parameter ETT 44 messages per second WSI full protocol or ESI protocol Insert Mode Send variable data You can have 10 remote data inserts in a single message Alerts Buffer full 7096 of the total size of the buffer is reached Buffer overfill 9096 of the total size of the buffer is reached Buffer full cleared when the size of the buffer reaches 40 of buffer size after a buffer full Clear buffer internal Message Repeat The printer continues to print the last message when it reaches the end of the buffer No Message Repeat The p
7. uy un N ij ict Format Binary Ct Invert rn Go en LI Lu Imm m m ID E um ug un e Figure 5 7 Message Select Source Dialog Box Use the arrow keys to select the required source nternal or External Select the format for the message Binary or BCD for External source Use the arrow keys to nvert the message data for External source Press the Enter key to set the source and return to the Message Editor screen Select the Messages menu again select Edit External Select Table The External Message Select dialog box appears Manage Messages 5 21 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual sternal M Logo Expiry Bar Code i NN j 6 ul Figure 5 8 External Message Select Dialog Box 9 Enter the names into the table locations for the parallel bit values from the external data selection source 10 Press the F2 key to select the message names from a list of those available 11 When you assign all the messages that must be available to the external source press the Enter key to return to the Message Editor screen Else press the Esc key to return to the Message Editor screen without any changes To Copy and Paste a Message If only minor changes are required to an existing message to create a new message use the Copy Message option 1 Press the Alt M keys The Messages menu appears 2 Select Copy Message The Copy Message dialog box appears Copy Ml FOIT To Figure 5 9 Copy Message Dialog B
8. The printer is configured through the Print menu see Figure 4 24 Press Alt P to open the Print menu Passiicord anual Print Bontinuous Print Tne Contiguration Figure 4 24 Print Menu Print Enable Select the Print Enable option from the Print menu The Print Control menu see Figure 4 5 appears Or press ALT F1 to start the printing rint Control Disablell Double buffering OFF Shaft Encoder Source Internal Photocell Source External 1 Print Acknowledge OFF Print ACK ASCII code j Throw distance mm 1 Remote Source Action Repeat Last Value Print Complete Width ms O Figure 4 25 Print Control Menu Table 4 5 describes the options in the Print Control menu Enable or Disable the printing Double Buffering The double buffering setting is ON by default Enable double buffering to print without product delay Disable double buffering if an external host controls the printing to prevent print delay Disable this feature during the following modes Special Print mode External Message Select and Auto Encoder Table 4 5 Print Control Menu 4 18 How to Create a Message Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Shaft Encoder oet the shaft encoder to Internal option for a fixed line Source speed oet to External option for use with a compatible shaft encoder where the line speed is variable Note If external shaft encoder is selected the user has to also enter the encoder type non quaarature A then B
9. To turn on the printer normally press the switch to in position This completes a full reboot of the printer Standby Mode During Ink Mixing When the printer needs to run an ink mixing sequence the power is restored to the required functions like the fans mixer and the printer undergoes a wake up sequence The LCD screen displays the ink mixing prompt and provides 30 seconds to the operator to postpone mix or let it run After the ink mix 1s complete the LCD screen pumps and fans are powered down after 30 seconds 4 2 How to Turn on the Printer Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Standby and Wake Up sequences Table 4 1 lists the standby and wake up sequences Sequence Condition Printer Reaction 1 Displays a message Entering Standby Mode 10 seconds to postpone The operator engages switch to the standby position when jet is off 2 Switches off all non essential hardware for example fans head heater pumps valves EHT and so on 3 Switches off Modulation 4 Switches off the LCD 5 Front panel LED red on the printer blinks to warn the operator that the printer is in standby mode 6 Retains power to boards Low voltage The operator engages switch to the 1 Performs Quick Stop standby position when jet is on No The printer reaches scheduled ink 2 Steps 1 1 to 1 6 occurs 1 Switches on the Fans and LCD mixing time while in standby mode Wake up go b
10. Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Configure Configure Menu Commands Function Clear Alarms and Allows to clear the alarms and warnings that Warnings appear on the Ul Set hnguage Set editor fokt group Photocell Source Shotocell Levels Shaft Swader Source Auto Print On llet Auto Print Eh Select Segial Port Configuration Netfork Settings Sarcode Setup Set Time Date Allows the Real Time Clock RTC in the printer to be set to the local time and date Opens the Set time date menu The parameters that can be set are Day Month Year Day number Hour Minutes Seconds Set Time Date Da 000 Month g Year 010 Hour 14 Minutes 5 Seconds EN Week Rollover Day SUNDAY Daylight save Daylight spring month MARCH Daylight autumn month OCTOBER Davliaht spring Sunday FOURTH Daylight autumn Sunday FORTH Daylight spring hour 1 Daylight autumn hour 1 Rollover hour Rollover minutes 0 Table 5 9 Configure Menu and Commands 5 14 Menu Description Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Commands Function Configure Menu Set Language Allows the language used for the display to be set Opens the Select prompt language menu with the language options available available languages depend on the printer model Arabic Brasileiro Bulgarian ChineseT Czech Danish Dutch Finnish French German Greek Italian Japanese Korean Norwegian Polish Portugu Russian Spanish Swedish Thai Turkish ietriarmese Hebr
11. and Clean the Printhead on page 6 6 Clean the printer cabinet Every 2000 Hours Replace the back filter Table 6 1 Maintenance Schedule Rev AA Introduction 6 1 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Daily Maintenance Activity Perform the below daily maintenance activities e Make sure the printer performs Clean Start and Clean Stop daily Inspect the Printhead Printhead should be cleaned only if there are issues with print quality or printhead has faults Refer to Procedure on page 6 8 Preventive Maintenance Schedule Interval Replace Ink Core 4000 hours or 12 months whichever occurs first Printer will not operate until the ink core is replaced Replace the Ink pump Replace the pump when the printer indicates that it is reaching the end of life The warning icon appears indicating the user to replace the pump Gutter Pump Valve Module 8000 hours Printer can operate but prompts the user to change Fan Filter 2000 hours Floor Filter 8000 hours replace with gutter pump valve module Table 6 2 Preventive Maintenance Schedule 6 2 Daily Maintenance Activity Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Replace Smart Cartridges Rev AA There are two types of smart cartridges Ink cartridge Make up fluid cartridge The user has to install the cartridges when the printer is commissioned or when the cartridges are empty The type of fluid ink or make up fluid is written o
12. 3 characters Example MON Alpha Hour The hour is represented with an alphabet For example for 1 00 AM the alphabet used in B For more information on the set up refer to To Set the Encoded Hour on page 5 47 Alpha Month The first three letters in the name of the month NOP during which the message is printed Example APR Prints the system date 06 11 07 Date YYYY Same as Date but shows a 4 digit year 06 11 2007 Prints today s date FG Example 14 Day of Week The day of the week numerical You can select which day of the Sa is set as day 1 5 Encoded Day of Prints days of the week Week For more information on the set up refer to To mn C for Set the Encoded Day of the Week on page 5 48 Wednesday Hour Shows the hour in 24 hour format HI Example 17 Table 5 11 List of Pre defined User Fields Rev AA Manage User Fields 5 29 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Field Name Description Mnemonic Code and Example Example 43 Hour of the week Number of hours from the start of the configured rollover day for the week Use this option to print the current hour from the configured start of the week The range is between 0 and 167 For example if Rollover Day Friday Current Day Thursday Current Hour 12 00 PM then Hour of the Week 157 ISO Week _ Shows the week of the year the week of the Shows the week of the year Julian Date The day of the year 1 365 QRS 366 day
13. 4 under the section To Create a Message on page 5 19 to open the Message Editor screen 2 Press the Alt E keys to open the Editor menu 3 Select Set Keyboard Type from the Editor menu The Select Kbd Type menu appears Select kbd Type European Turkish Greek m Eastern European 1 cr Eastern European 2 POL Russian Bulgarian Hebrew Arabic Thai korean vietnamese YNI IME Figure 5 57 Select Keyboard Type Menu Rev AA Manage Text 5 57 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Note If the required keyboard type is not shown you must change the Editor Font Group You must change before the jet is started because the change to the Editor Font Group always includes a power cycle 4 Select the required type of keyboard from those available and press the Enter key The Message Editor screen appears Note You can use the alphabet of the selected language in the message that is edited Repeat the procedure to return to the original keyboard after you enter the special characters Manage Logos To Download a Logo Logos can be downloaded using a USB stick but make sure that the file format is monochrome bitmap file When you download a logo the printer prompts with the following message The logo editor is opened and the UI displays the logo with assigned file name Note The logo will be clipped at the top or bottom if it is more than 34 dots high 1710 You can edit the logo on the printer or use
14. BCDEFG for YYMMDD format 6 Use the Left arrow key and Right arrow key to select the Attribute Select Clock Information as the attribute and press the Enter key XPFIRY 1 Text FG DE BC ttribute E T BIET ID Figure 5 37 Clock Information f Select the Offset Unit Day Week Month Year in the Time Offset dialog box 8 Enter the Offset Value to 2 Clock parameters Offset Unit HN Offset value Li Wise Locale Language Yes Figure 5 38 Time Offset 9 Press the Enter key to save and exit 10 Press F2 and select the EXPIRY 1 user field and press Enter You can see that the expiry date is in the format set above and the year has offset by 2 years a2 IN J LJ Figure 5 59 Expiry Date 5 44 Manage User Fields Rev AA Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual To Reset a Message Counter Do the following tasks to reset a message counter to its start value 1 Press Alt U to open the User Fields menu 2 Select the Reset Counter option see Figure 5 40 a User Field ew User Field Belete User Field eset Counter Set Shifts Setup timer Setup Encoded Sour Setup Encoded Day of Week Figure 5 40 Select Reset Counter 3 The Select Counter to Reset menu appears Figure 5 41 Select Counter to Reset 4 Select the counter that you want to reset and press the Enter key To Set Shifts Use the Set Shift option to set the hour and minute for shift The operator can set the hou
15. C the ink type will display as V483AB If the ink is a two cartridge ink do the following tasks while filling ink during normal usage 1 During normal production if the ink level falls below 20 a message appears prompting the user to insert cartridge A see Figure 4 35 4 24 Ink Addition Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Ink Low Insert Cartridge A Figure 4 35 Insert Cartridge A Note You can clear these warnings by closing the warning and can continue using the printer but the warning remains in the warning screen and the beacon indicates in amber color 2 Insert a new ink cartridge A The printer initiates Fill Ink Core sequence automatically after the ink cartridge is installed Note The user can also start the ink fill sequence manually through the UI 3 If the inserted cartridge is of the wrong ink type the printer prompts the following message WRONG INK TYPE Insert Cartridge A Figure 4 36 Wrong Ink Type Note Press Esc to abort the procedure 4 Ifthe inserted cartridge is of the type B the printer prompts the following message WRONG CARTRIDGE B MASE EC ar Cr AIGETA Figure 4 37 Wrong Cartridge B Note Press Esc to abort the procedure 5 When the correct ink cartridge is inserted a message appears prompting the user to confirm start ink core fill Figure 4 38 Confirm Ink Fill 6 Press Enter to proceed with ink fill Else press Esc to abort the procedure Rev A
16. COMMS RS232 DIN 5 Pin Message B Input DIN 8 Pin Message A Input DIN 8 Pin I O 25 Way DIN 25 Pin Bulgin Connector Table 3 1 Connector Pinout Information On Standby Switch The On Standby switch item 1 Figure 3 14 is an amber push button to turn on the printer or put the printer in standby mode You can find the on standby switch on the right side of the printer Switching the power switch to off will put the printer into Standby mode Standby mode allows the ink core mix sequence to run as programmed and return to standby mode when complete To enable standby mode power must remain to the printer Note The handles item 2 are provided for easy movement of the unit ze emm 1 On Standby Switch 2 Handles Figure 3 14 On Standby Switch Back Filter The ink compartment fan draws the air from the outside atmosphere to keep the ink compartment cool The back filter removes the dust from the air that goes inside the ink compartment see Figure 3 16 The IP55 back filter is standard for Rev AA On Standby Switch 3 15 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Videojet 1710 IP55 printer and IP65 back filter is standard for Videojet 1710 IP65 printer Back Filter Figure 3 15 Back Filter IP55 Version ay ih o e M Back Filter Figure 3 16 Back Filter IP65 Version 3 16 Back Filter Rev AA Printer Operation Introduction This chapter provides the procedures to do the
17. Clear a Message N Caution RISK OF DATA LOSS The Clear Message option when selected does not ask for confirmation to clear the message and also you cannot recover the messages that are cleared Do the following tasks to clear all the contents of the message that 1s edited 1 Follow from Step 1 to Step 3 under the section To Edit a Message on page 5 20 to open the Message Editor screen Press the keys Alt E to open the Editor menu Select Clear Message from the Editor menu The message is removed Manage Messages 5 25 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual i Select Bont Ihisert User Field Modify Attributes Wopv Text Baste Text Set Bevboard Type Font Videc Save M dor i adwvBe arc MIL aE ea Message EIE Brandon F2 Inser ANNI F3 Modify Attributes F4 Message Parameters Shift Fl Save and Exit rinthead off Figure 5 12 Clear Message Option To Save a Message Do the following tasks to save a message 1 Follow from Step 1 to Step 3 under the section To Edit a Message on page 5 20 to open the Message Editor screen 2 Press the keys A t E to open the Editor menu 3 Select the option Save Message to save the message and also continue to edit the message ins ert User Field Modify Attributes Booy Text Baste Text Set Hevboard Type Font Videc 54e wg m Y i Save and git ctl Cleag Message EIS cant Brandon Fz Inser F3 Modify Attributes F4 Message Parameters Figure 5 1
18. Compliance Information For Customers in the European Union su nig d fetu cn ttm i na ei 1 FOr Customers DEI U S oia Lim ose ark es oh tok be ober owe SEES 1 FORCUSFONICTS M CUR o utat tet utri e d Hcr e uat Ro se nde de i Pour la client le du Canada bs seca nuo ee gee e EA C ee whedon 111 Customer Support and Training Coniac MIONA ON ite dq eu ved er eed etd Bede a iU ET O ETE a E A E EEAS iU CUSIOMEr TIOUNE syota EE E aE E EET E ENEO AA U Chapter 1 Introduction Videojet 1710 Panter PD T 1 1 About the Mna is so aeta obe tease PE E ERE 1 1 Related Publications ocu vaut edet quU ped ouai eoi 1 1 Lanpeuase COGS cuve adigi due t Veg oe RN Ga e pute 1 2 Content EresentatlOD zoe quud dreciotdu dob t eoe qoas Mane debe Ra aries tras 1 3 P sitional References coe ee opp P Pede Hp ended ees ee 1 3 Unpits otM asutrenetit a4 ced cel cake o ato IE acted 1 3 Salei YIN Orma HOD 42s ule oot dA EO e dA dL PR 1 3 lc nac PDT 1 3 Ca UO DI oe ts E eine oda ibtd ot U unio tte sone nam aon 1 4 ie sea a a ee ee Te er ia ee ee 1 4 User Interface Terminology 0 2 0 eee ee ee eee eee 1 4 Abbreviations and Acronyms x e oA oe eR eR ER PTUS 1 6 Chapters 1m the Manual suu dona a a ents d decd ton nie te a ac dunce 1 6 Chapter 2 Safety UPOCUCH OD Gre tc tei teeth aes eae eee Gene ta eae eee te 2 1 General Safety Guidelines 22d o o ERERSSE ERU PPP REURE PEE 2 1 Electrical Safety Guidelines eee 2 2 Electrical Powe
19. Contact Videojet maintenance engineer Ink Core Service Soon 2 left Ink core service Ink core module nearing end of service soon 5 left life 5 life is equal to 200 hours for 1710 Contact Videojet maintenance engineer Product Delay Too Contact Videojet maintenance engineer Inter print Gap Too Insufficient time to compile between prints Contact Videojet maintenance engineer Print Queue Too Too many products between PEC and the printhead Contact Videojet maintenance engineer Print Overlap Print starts before end of current print Contact Videojet maintenance engineer No Time to Phase Contact Videojet maintenance engineer No time for TOF The printer is unable to get an actual velocity and thus cannot perform TOF velocity control Overspeed The Shaft encoder speed is very high to RELI H get the print width that you need If the print width is not acceptable report the H H xr fault to a maintenance engineer Maximum Print Contact Videojet maintenance engineer Rate Exceeded No Valid Ink Contact Videojet maintenance engineer Parameters Table 7 5 Warning Icons Continued Printer Status Icons 7 11 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Remedial Action Possible Ink Ink cartridge coefficients do not match Coefficient Update ink core module coefficients Contact Videojet maintenance engineer USB Connection Is External USB device requesting Over Current excessive current Contact
20. Levels Shaft S acoder Source Auto Print On iet Auto Print Eh Select Segial Port Configuration Net ork Settings Barcode Setup BEckup System Settings More Tag Figure 5 2 The More Tag 5 2 Introduction Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Shortcut Keys To access the different menus in the main menu hold the Alt key and press the highlighted character The menu and the shortcut key are shown in Table 5 1 Menu Shortcut Key Messages User Fields Password Configure Calibrate Data Logging Start Printing or Stop ALT F1 Print if the printer is in the print mode New Message ALT F2 Message Parameters ALT F3 Edit User Field ALT F4 Quick Start or Quick CTRL F1 Stop if the jet is in operation Nozzle Flush CTRL F2 Continuous Print CTRL F3 Copy From USB CTRL F4 Table 5 1 Shortcut Keys These shortcut keys appear only in Editor menu Note The Alt key takes the priority over the Ctrl key if both the keys are held together To Enter the Text Numbers and Toggle Values Use the keypad to enter the required text or special characters Rev AA Introduction 5 3 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Numerical Use the keys 0 to 9 or press the Right arrow key to increase values the value or press the Left arrow key to decrease the value Toggle Press the Left arrow key or Right arrow key values for example on off Esc Key To exit from a menu without any change in the settings press
21. PERSONAL INJURY The cleaning solution is poisonous if taken internally Do not drink Seek medical attention immediately if ingested A N Warning PERSONAL INJURY The cleaning solution is irritating to the eyes and respiratory system To prevent personal injury when handling this substance Always wear protective rubber gloves and clothing Always wear goggles with side shields or a face mask It is also advisable to wear safety glasses when carrying out maintenance Apply barrier hand cream before handling ink If cleaning solution contaminates the skin rinse off with running water for at least 15 minutes 2 8 Fluid Safety Guidelines Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual A N Warning PERSONAL INJURY The cleaning solution is volatile and highly flammable It must be stored and handled in accordance with local regulations Do not smoke or use a naked flame in the vicinity of the cleaning solution Immediately after use remove any tissue or cloths that become saturated with cleaning solution Dispose all such items in accordance with local regulations N Caution EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Ensure that the cleaning solution is compatible with the ink used before carrying out printhead cleaning otherwise the printhead may get damaged A N Caution EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Any cleaning solutions containing either chloride including hypochlorite bleaches or hydrochloric acid can cause unacceptable surface pitting and staining These
22. Rev AA Printer Configuration 4 19 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual How to Use Continuous Print Option If you enable the Continuous Print see Figure 4 24 on page 4 18 mode the message is printed repeatedly The message is printed if only the input of product detect is enabled When you must print the messages at correct and regular intervals of time on continuous products this option is useful 1 Select Continuous Print from the Print Menu The Continuous Print dialog box appears see Figure 4 26 2 Select PEC Triggered This allows you to see the rising or falling edge on the photocell to start the print Note If you enable the PEC Triggered option the printer must get a leading or trailing edge of the product signal from the photocell to start the print 3 Or select PEC Gated This allows you to see a steady signal i e substrate to keep printing Note If you enable the PEC Gated the printer must get a continuous signal to continue the printing Continuous Print Continuous Mode Time Mode Time Delay msecs 200 000 fe Enablell SERENI Print Limit PEC Triggered PEC Gated Figure 4 26 Continuous Print Dialog Box 4 Set the SE Mode delay to use external shaft encoder pulses to set the distance between the start of each print Continuous Print Continuous Mode SE Mode SE Pulses 20320 ontinuous Print Limitinalissti 5 Continuous Print Limit 2 PEC Triggered E PEC Gated E Figure 4 27 SE Mod
23. Save and Exit Manage Logos 5 63 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Clear Logo Removes the logo that is edited at this time or created from the Logo Editor screen Abandon Leaves the logo edition activity without saving any changes and returns to the Message Editor Screen 5 64 Manage Logos Rev AA Maintenance Introduction The maintenance of the printer includes the procedures that an operator or a service technician can perform This chapter describes the maintenance tasks that the operators of the printer are allowed to perform The other maintenance tasks that only the trained service technicians and personnel must perform are described in the Service Manual A N Warning PERSONAL INJURY It is possible that in a fault condition heater can reach 70 C Do not touch the plate on which heater is installed The failure to follow this warning can cause the personal injury Maintenance Schedule Table 6 1 shows the maintenance schedule Interval When the printeris Replace the smart cartridge commissioned orif Refer Replace Smart Cartridges on page 6 3 the make up Note Ink cartridge will only be replaced when prompted cartridges are Empty cartridge will remain in place during normal empty operation As Required Clean the following parts of the printhead e Deflector Plate e Gutter Note Check the quality of the print before you do the maintenance Refer Inspect the Printhead on page 6 5
24. Service The ink core module is in use for more Overdue than 4000 hours and requires maintenance Contact Videojet maintenance engineer Unable to control Check whether the make up cartridge is viscosity not empty If the cartridge is empty then replace it If this action does not correct the fault report the fault to Videojet maintenance engineer Mod Driver Chip Mod amplifier hardware shutdown Over Temperature because of amplifier over temperature Contact Videojet maintenance engineer fa Rasters Memory Contact Videojet maintenance engineer Overflow Detected Valve Error Hardware error in valve hit hold drive circuit Contact Videojet maintenance engineer Bad Phasing Phase data cannot be obtained during startup Contact Videojet maintenance engineer Modulation Hardware error Contact Videojet Readback Failed maintenance engineer Table 7 4 Fault Alarm Icons Continued Printer Status Icons 7 7 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual icon Name Remedial Action Pump Fault Pump near max RPM and pressure low Contact Videojet maintenance engineer Table 7 4 Fault Alarm Icons Continued Warning Icons Remedial Action Head Temp Too The measured printhead temperature is High more than 3 Celsius above the target temperature Contact Videojet maintenance engineer Incorrect Raster or Requested raster table not loaded into Raster Family system Contact Videojet maintenance Name en
25. Too Low The actual pressure is gt 0 2 bar below the target pressure Contact Videojet maintenance engineer No Ink Cartridge No ink cartridge present Insert a new ink cartridge Wrong Ink The cartridge inserted into the ink Cartridge cartridge holder contains the wrong ink type Fluid REF and fluid TYPE must match ink core module specifications Ink Cartridge Ink past expiry date Insert a new ink Expired cartridge Ink Cartridge Ink cartridge smartchip data reads no Removed cartridge present Refit an empty ink cartridge Ink Insertions The current ink cartridge inserted more Exceeded than ten times Insert a new ink cartridge No Make up No make up fluid available for addition to Cartridge the ink core module Insert a new make up cartridge Wrong Make up The cartridge inserted into the make up Cartridge fluid cartridge holder contains the wrong make up fluid type Insert a new make up cartridge Table 7 5 Warning Icons Continued Rev AA Printer Status Icons 7 9 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Remedial Action Make up cartridge low Insert anew make up fluid cartridge The part number of the make up fluid is displayed also If the icon flashes after replenishment contact a maintenance engineer Clean Start Stop Viscosity is too low so Clean Start Stop Inhibited is inhibited to prevent solvent addition Contact Videojet maintenance engineer Makeup Insertions The current ma
26. Videojet maintenance engineer Creating Raster Software busy Raster being replaced Catalog Cannot print Contact Videojet maintenance engineer Bad Nozzle Contact Videojet maintenance engineer Please Replace Or Repair Tank Not Filling Ink core module still LOW after 5 attempts to add ink to increase level Contact Videojet maintenance engineer DAC Overflow hardware fault Contact Videojet maintenance engineer DAC Comms Error hardware fault Contact Videojet maintenance engineer Yellow Beacon Message prompts user to refit cartridge Indicator Table 7 5 Warning Icons Continued Fault Messages Fault messages are displayed at the bottom left of the screen to supplement the printer fault icons The messages are arranged so that if more than one fault is found only the most serious fault message is displayed 7 12 Printer Status Icons Rev AA Warnings and Alarms Level Related Warnings Software Response Beacon Level Indicator Displayed Table 7 6 Warnings and Alarms Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Action Ink Core Level is high Ink and solvent addition inhibited Do the following e Shake ink cartridge before fitting e Fit ink cartridge Message prompts to shake the cartridge before fitting Do the following e Shake ink cartridge before fitting e Fit ink cartridge Message prompts to shake the cartridge before fitting Printing disabled Do the following e Shake ink cart
27. current level Auto Logout If this feature is enabled the UI prompts for a password at level O and all access levels above level 0 Press Alt w Select Auto Logout see Figure 4 14 on page 4 9 and press Enter Use the Right or Left key to select Yes or No ssword 3ssworrd assword for assword for ssword Ibvels EE ge m ET 12 T EL i Figure 4 14 Auto Logout Option How to Set the Passwords 4 9 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual System Menu The user can perform the start and stop sequences through System menu press Alt S see Table 4 2 Alarms Screen Current Alarms Ink core empty New Ink Core has a different ink reference Warnings Screen Current Warnings Head temp too low Ink Core requires mixing Ink Low Replace Ink Cartridge Viscosity not calibrated States Screen Current States Ink core empty Mat Pump Controller Velocity unknown Viscosity Unknown Table 4 2 System Menu Calibrate Menu When the alarm messages appear on the screen the printer stops the printing Note Diagnostics screens can be accessed and scrolled through by pressing i key on the keypad The printer continues the printing after the warning messages appear on the screen Note Certain warnings will stop printing but maintain the jet running For example Selecting non existent raster Note Diagnostics screens can be accessed and scrolled through by pressing key on the keypad It displa
28. edge Table 5 19 Set Block Rev AA 5 62 Manage Logos Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Keys Setting 7 Move the bottom edge D ia E 5 E Move the whole block by one dot at a time Or Move the whole block by ten dots at a time ET B Table 5 19 Set Block Continued Press the Enter key to set the position and size of the block The outer line of the block disappears from the screen Set Cursor The cursor returns to a single pixel mode instead of a block Delete Block Deletes any text or graphics within the area of the block Copy Block This function copies any text or graphics within the area of the block and saves the information to the clip board Paste Block Inserts the contents of the clip board at the cursor position Select Font Selects the height of the font for use when you combine the text with a logo Press the F7 key to select the option Select Font Insert User Field Allows the user to combine a user field with a logo Press the F2 key to select the option Insert User Field Set Keyboard Type Displays the languages available for the keyboard To select a keyboard type highlight and press the Enter key The message is edited now using the selected keyboard type Save Saves the logo to the memory and the program remains in the Logo editor screen Save and Exit Saves the logo in the memory and returns to the previous screen Press Shift F1 to select the option of
29. following tasks e Turn on the printer Clean start and stop the printer e Turn off the printer Create a message Print the messages e System menu Calibrate menu Data logging menu Product counter e Run hours Configure serial port Configure ethernet High speed remote data transfer Enter service information Printer configuration nk Addition e Create custom font How to Turn on the Printer Do the following tasks to turn on the printer 1 Do the visual inspection 2 Make sure that the electrical supply for the printer is available 3 Press the on standby switch to turn on the printer Rev AA Introduction 4 1 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Standby Mode The Videojet 1710 printer uses pigmented inks which should be mixed on a regular basis Thus the printer performs ink mixing at set intervals whenever the Jet is not turned on For ink mixing to take place the power supply must be applied to the printer at all times Note If power is removed from the printer a buzzer will beep notifying the user that the power has been removed from the printer Please reconnect the power as soon as possible Standby Mode Function During printer start up if the on standby switch is in out position it initializes and enters into Standby Mode In standby mode all the unrequired functions of EHT fans gutter pump air pump are stopped and only low voltage power is left on the printer boards Note
30. following tasks to copy the text 1 Press the Alt M keys The Messages menu appears 2 Select Edit Message The Select Message To Edit dialog box appears see Figure 5 51 Rev AA Manage Text 5 51 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual 5 52 Manage Text essage Parameters Defaull Parameters sage To Edit adit Message ALYPSO Hew Message TEST MESSAGE Belete Message VIDEOJET Bopy Message Message Select Source Edit Egternal Select Table Edit Sarcode Scan Select Table Delete Bill Messages Export message to BBB import message from USB Figure 5 51 Edit Message Option Select the message and press the Enter key The message editor screen appears Press the Ctrl Left arrow key or Ctrl Right arrow key to highlight the required text Press the keys Alt E to open the Editor menu Select Copy Text from the Editor menu ess ages ditor int Pass Select gont Ihsert User Field Modify Attributes mop Text gaste Text Set Beyboard Type Font Vidac meve Message Mideniet 17 iir and Eit I Er Message Fi Font Abandon Fe Inser F3 Modify Attributes F4 Message Parameters Shift Fl Save and Exit Figure 5 52 Copy Text Option To Paste Text Do the following tasks to paste the text 1 Follow from Step 1 to Step 3 under the section To Copy Text on page 5 51 to access the Editor screen Set the cursor at the point in the message where you require to paste the text Press the keys A t E to op
31. in a Message 5 22 To Set the Message and Default Parameters 5 23 To Set Default Parameters 5 exo dae Ier ree RE 5 24 To Set Message Parameters 0 00 5 25 To Clem a Messa reien mies ako ertet R E 5 25 To Savea Mossada G cr auod re WERE agp a a ENSE afa 5 26 To Save a Message and Exit 0 eee eee eee eee 0 27 To Exit without Saving the Message 4 5 27 To Delete a Messit enr cheats qq are dide cas 5 28 Manage User Fields t4iksaGavticesead ERES OR vieed Rire 5 29 To TInsert User Preld auster epp eii ieur Ps 5 31 To Insert a Pre defined User Field 0 5 32 TOE Gitar User Piel usas oo o at cee eso ERAS 9 32 To Deletea User PIeldiu oe iure oot ote ht rb dos 5 33 To Create a Custom User Field 0 00 0 00 00005 5 33 ToSebText AIIDUIGS grer 09 dd eget ariete ess aS Ole ged 5 35 PUM A SOK aaeeeo ips vos TUE IS a ea Ea 5 39 To Denne al ull Weeks sti nt iTi debe Bos ek ES 5 39 PO Set aC OUDteE ees veu E ERI eG eae PI Eas 5 40 Tod E6905 253 aa due deos a a Gee ee 5 42 TOARE O core SE ere rn wer ee rere 5 43 To Seb UD Expiry Dates suse uoc qus e teat P ede oes 5 43 To Reset a Message Counter chet e HR eet a Xs 5 45 TODE MSs reer aa a e aea nin a E 5 45 TO Set tne TINE oc soins a a a a aS 5 46 To bethe Encoded PIOUP 2 ubi dert Reham 5 47 To Set the Encoded Day of the Week 5 48 Minace LOX tessa tet oe diee be
32. in the ink quantity the system begins to perform ink level detections The ink core level will then be displayed at the appropriate ink level in incremental steps The user can only add ink when the ink core level is less than 20 At this point if the ink is not added the printer uses the ink until it reaches the level of 0 At this point the user is prevented from printing until more ink is added In case the ink core is overfilled more than 100 a warning icon appears and the system disables excess fluid addition Ink Compartment Fan The ink compartment fan cools the ink module and the ink pump Printhead and Umbilical The printhead uses the ink supplied by the ink core module to print the text and graphic characters on a product The control signals and ink are sent to the printhead through the umbilical Rev AA Printhead and Umbilical 3 11 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual 2 Printhead Figure 3 11 Printhead and Umbilical Connector Panel The connector panel is on the left side of the printer item 5 Figure 3 1 on page 3 1 The panel contains the connectors shown in Figure 3 12 The standard printer is the IP55 printer which has PCB 5 fitted The optional printer is the IP65 printer which has PCB 1 and PCB 2 Figure 3 13 on page 3 14 Note The number of connectors provided depends on the model you select 3 12 Connector Panel Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual
33. m T E Bok Bor Bas ins Bs C A Figure 5 63 Logo Editor Menu This menu contains the following options To Set Logo Size You can change the size of the logo after you insert the logo Use the keys shown in the Table 5 18 to change the size of the logo Keys used Setting Adjust the width of the logo one dot at a time Adjust the height of the logo one dot at a time Adjust the logo size ten dots at a time Table 5 18 Setting Logo Size Manage Logos 5 61 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Do the following tasks to crop a graphic 1 Press the Enter key and a frame appears that shows the current boundaries of the graphic see Figure 5 64 muitor Mser Fields rint PassMor logo Font 16 High Width 84 Height 32 Logo Editor Figure 5 64 Crop Logo 2 Adjust the size of the frame with a combination of controls until boundaries of the graphic are as required Refer to Table 5 19 on page 5 62 for the controls used and their functions Set Block Sets a block over the logo editor screen that you can move and change the size You can cut paste or delete the text or graphics enclosed by the block mint Passiord rectangle to define the size of the ont 16 High desired Micith 100 block zin iu a nga Editar Figure 5 65 Logo Editor Press the following keys to adjust the block Keys Setting B Move the right hand edge a s a d Move the left hand edge B Move the top
34. mation Figure 4 18 View Run Hours 2 Press any key to close the Run Hours dialog box and return to the Menu screen How to Reset Run Hours The running hours must be reset only under special conditions like the ink pump and gutter valve module replacement and trained service personnel only must perform this operation Figure 4 19 Reset Run Hours 4 14 Run Hours Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual How to Configure the Serial Port The RS 232 and RS 485 serial communication ports are standard for Videojet 1710 printer For more information contact the Videojet distributor or subsidiary You can prepare the printer communication ports for the transmission of data logging information between the port and a remote device 1 Open the Configure menu press Alt C n Calibrate Nj lear Alarms And Warnings Set Gime Date Set Banguage Set editor fot group Photocell Source SHotocell Levels Shaft Sicoder Source Auto Print On Wet Auta Print Bh Select Segial Port Configuration NetMiork Settings Jarcode Setup BE kup System Settings amus L E Figure 4 20 Configure Menu 2 Select Serial Port Configuration option and press the Enter key The Configure Serial Ports dialog box appears see Figure 4 21 Cont a ure Serial Ports 9600 Stet Date Bits Stop Bits 1 Sz 232 Par ity Mone 5232 Flow control Hardware RS5485 Baud Rate 9600 R2485 Data Bits RS4e5 Stop Bits RS485 Parity Hone
35. of Week dialog box see Figure 5 46 on page 5 48 lay of Week Dffset Unit lav Offset Value Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Figure 5 46 Encoded Day of Week 4 Set the values according to the values given in the table 5 46 Manage User Fields Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Parameter Value Offset Unit Day Week Month Year Offset Value The default is zero The value that is set depends on the unit selected Days of the You can set numeric or alphabetical values for every day of week from the week Monday till Sunday Table 5 15 Encoded Day of Week 5 Press Enter to save and exit Manage Text To Change Font Case The required message can contain both upper and lower case characters The keys on the keypad that control the case of the entered characters are shown in Table 5 16 Function The Caps Key changes the case of the next character entered The Caps Lock key changes the default case Table 5 16 The keys to Change the Case of the Fonts To Set Font Height You can change the height of the font in a message and can have more than one size in a message The number of lines in a message depends on the size of the font selected and the model of the printer Refer to Font Specifications and Line Speeds on page A 7 for more information Press the F7 key until you get the required height of the font see Figure 5 47 Rev AA Manage Text 5 49 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Ed
36. or B then A oet to Auto Encoder for use when speed of the product changes because the product slips on the conveyor Photocell Source The print is activated from the source External 1 standard connection option or External 2 Note An option of None is also available in the Photocell Source field Print iana Sends a signal to an external control system normally the connector COMM 1 There are two options 1 Off The print acknowledge signal is not sent 2 After Compile After the update of any dynamic information like Clock Codes or counter information in the message is printed the print acknowledge character is sent Print ACK ASCII Sets the ASCII character code 0 to 255 sent to the code control system Throw distance You must enter the distance that is set between the printhead and the product Remote Source Provides instructions to the printer when the record Action buffer runs out of data Clear buffer Message repeat desired the printer will continue to print the last message when it reaches the end of the buffer Message repeat not desired the printer will stop the print when it reaches the end of the buffer Table 4 5 Print Control Menu Continued Manual Print Option Select Manual Print see Figure 4 24 on page 4 18 from the Print menu if you do not require to start the printing from an external source When you give the print command the printer prints one copy of the message
37. or contact the local Videojet Technologies Inc representative for more information Rev AA Electronics Compartment 3 5 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Ink Compartment The ink compartment of the printer contains the ink core module gutter pump valve module and the smart ink and make up fluid cartridges The cooling fan cools the ink compartment and a filter does not allow the dust into the ink compartment 1 Gutter Pump Valve Module 3 Ink Compartment Door Assembly 4 Ink Core Module 2 Smart Cartridges 5 Ink Compartment Fan The component is not shown in the picture Figure 3 5 Ink Compartment Ink Core Module The ink core module Figure 3 6 on page 3 7 maintains the pressure and viscosity of the ink in the printer and contains the ink core pump is mounted to the ink core Note The ink core module comes as a single unit You cannot remove or replace any part inside the ink core module except the ink pump 3 6 Ink Compartment Rev AA Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual fn N mie DA IZ J 1 Manifold Mounted Pump 2 Dampener Cover 3 SPI Core Mixer Valve Figure 3 6 Ink Core Module Gutter Pump Valve Module The gutter pump valve module Figure 3 7 contains the fluid control valves gutter pump pressure transducer and flush pump as a module arrangement for ease of maintenance
38. should not be used in contact with stainless steels If wire brushes or wire scouring pads are used these should be made of stainless steel Make sure that any abrasive media used is free from sources of contamination especially iron and chlorides Compressed Air Safety Guidelines N Warning PERSONAL INJURY Airborne particles and substances are a health hazard Do not use high pressure compressed air for cleaning purposes Rev AA Compressed Air Safety Guidelines 2 9 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual UI Related Safety Guidelines N Caution DATA SECURITY To prevent unauthorized access to the software ensure that Clear Password is executed when exiting from a higher level password N Caution RISK OF DATA LOSS Ensure the correct message name is selected for message deletion as no message selection confirmation prompt is given All messages apart from the TEST MESSAGE will be deleted when you select the Delete All Messages option A N Caution RISK OF DATA LOSS The Delete User Field option does not ask for confirmation to delete a User Field Other Important Guidelines N Caution EQUIPMENT DAMAGE After a Quick Stop the machine should not be left in this state for any length of time as drying ink may make restarting difficult A N Caution EQUIPMENT DAMAGE The printhead must be completely dry before attempting to start the printer otherwise the EHT will trip 2 10 UI Related Safety Guidelines Rev AA Video
39. the Shift F1 option to save the logo with the same name The logo is available under the User Fields to insert into the messages Note If you try to download a type of file or folder which does not match the file types in the above table the printer displays the following if the Enter key is pressed Unsupported File Type To Create a Logo in Microsoft Paint Application 1 Open the Microsoft Paint application A new page opens by default 2 Navigate to View gt Zoom gt Custom The Custom Zoom Figure 5 58 dialog box appears 3 Select 800 under Zoom to Click the OK button 5 58 Manage Logos Rev AA Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Custom Zoom Curent zoom oom ta Cancel c 100 400 Booz iomnocooocenoes C 200 C 8B00x Figure 5 58 Custom Zoom 4 Navigate to View gt Zoom gt Show Grid to activate the grid for the page 5 Navigate to Image gt Attributes to set the size of the message Set the necessary message size This menu allows the user to a Verify the format of the existing messages b Pre set the message size to avoid editing the image later c Select the colour format of the image as Black and White See Figure 5 59 on page 5 59 Attributes ki x File last saved Not Available Size on disk Not Available Resolution 8 81 dots per inch Cancel width EE Height 68 Default Units C Inches Cm Pixels r Colors f Black and white f Colors Figu
40. the content and format of any user field in the list To edit a user field do the following tasks 1 Press the keys Alt U to open the User Fields menu 2 Select Edit User Field The Select user field to edit dialog box appears 5 32 Manage User Fields Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Select user field ta edit Alpha Day Alpha Haur Day Day of Week Encoded Day of Week Hour Figure 5 20 Select User Field to Edit List 3 Select the field that you require to edit from the list For example select Alpha Month 4 Press the Enter key 5 Edit the code for Alpha Month see Figure 5 21 Refer to To Set Clock Information on page 5 35 and Table 5 12 on page 5 35 for more information Alpha Month Nore Attribute Clock Information Figure 5 21 Edit the Code To Delete a User Field To delete a user field do the following tasks 1 Press the keys Alt U to open the User Fields menu 2 Select Delete User Field The Delete User Field list appears 3 Select the field that you require to delete from the list A N Caution RISK OF DATA LOSS The Delete user field option does not ask for confirmation to delete a User Field To Create a Custom User Field Do the following tasks to create a user field 1 Press the Alt U keys The User Fields menu appears Rev AA Manage User Fields 5 33 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Sit User Field Mew User Field Belete User Field set Counter Set Shifts Setup Wirme
41. the make up fluid to flush the system If you start and stop the printer many times the printer uses large amount of make up fluid The increased use of make up fluid can cause a Ink Core Level High error and low ink viscosity To prevent this problem quick start and stop must be used Press the on standby switch to put the printer in standby mode Note The on standby switch is used to put the printer to standby mode Switching the power switch to off will put the printer into Standby mode Standby mode allows the ink core mix sequence to run as programmed and return to standby mode when complete To enable standby mode power must remain to the printer A N Warning PERSONAL INJURY While in the standby mode power remains in the printer at a low voltage To carry out any internal maintenance work remove the power to the printer by removing the plug from the mains power supply Rev AA Turn off the Printer 4 31 User Interface Introduction This chapter describes how you can use the user interface UI to do the following tasks Create messages Edit messages e Save messages Create user fields The UI contains the following screen Start let E Select Message E Enter Password Edit Message a Print counter QOO0000000 ZU 100 0 Ink Part Mo V4an c 14 19 05 2011 TEST MESSAGE Videoet 1710 19 05 11 10 14 Figure 5 1 Menu Screen Menu Screen When you login the first screen tha
42. 00 cece eee ees 6 11 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Introd De HOfbo oos Seat ee qu bett prat eheu tut tie 7 1 The Printer Does NOt Starts 1t bres eee EROMPAYESDENSYES 7 2 Incorrect Print POSIDOLD i i bobs eee bil od tas oe Sa 7 3 INGOFTECE PUNE 9176 tine dad riaan aeS dote aicut dciod eed eid aa 7 3 Print NOUCOMpIClC s wos conse pas ce Eie eid eee bids qae 7 4 Poor Print Oualib 22 o ue E WE Ia EORR ae owed Ue ease 7 4 Printer Status E618 o1 M v Rer to M Paria netted bao ed etd 7 6 Indicator ICODS asse e beue PRU PH ee eU E par eat 7 6 Dbaule Alarm ICONS exe eo Sorted phan errata de DES ed 7 6 YVANA CON PR ru 7 8 FACIL IVIessages a ante Gas Red Nad ese Ud oe at 7 12 Warnings and Alanins 2 44 y eoe v Rab eR eee ede edes 7 13 Level Related Warnings coi itd eps ewes has Me aed rr DRE ea 7 13 Warnings and Alarms Upon Power Restoration 7 14 Appendix A Specifications Electrical Specifications o eap hes pueri etenei e tases A 1 WEINE MOT T A 1 Rev AA 5 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual IUMCNSIONS DH DR PET A 2 OpHotial ACCBSSOPIGS s otii odes du woh eee ed indes A 4 Mobile Printer Stand 222 oid hr a ERES A 4 Stat c PUNET S EIC uus Lip cet 1358 2 08 EUN ca iride eee eee A 5 Printhead Stand otn tn Macte etre t Seduta A 5 Cartgdees Saker quunt vati t adi eto qud eb RR EON eaaet A 6 Printhead Ceanna Bala escudo eet hb tre ESSE A 6 Environmental Specifications 22 9 49s TR X RAXHEDESE S S uad A 6 Ink and Make up Fl
43. 10 C 18 F per hour maximum temperature Relative humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Storage temperature 5 C to 50 C 41 F to 122 F in original packaging Industrial protection rating IP55 is standard for Videojet 1710 IP65 is optional for Videojet 1710 Table A 5 Environmental Specifications Note When the printer is operated in an environment with elevated humidity or with certain inks including water sensitive inks air dryers or other items may be required Please contact Videojet Technologies Inc customer service A 6 Environmental Specifications Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual department at 800 843 3610 United States only or contact the local Videojet Technologies Inc for more information Ink and Make up Fluid Capacity The ink and solvent capacity of the printer are shown in Table A 6 Ink Cartridge 600 milliliters Make up Fluid 750 milliliters Cartridge Table A 6 Ink and Make up Fluid Capacity Print Height The minimum and maximum height of the message for the print matrix is shown in Table A 7 Print Height 60 Micron Nozzle 70 Micron Nozzle Table A 7 Print Height Nozzle Frequency Nozzle Frequency 60 68 KHz variable 64KHz nominally Table A 8 Nozzle Frequency Font Specifications and Line Speeds The font specifications and the line speeds for 60 and 70 micron nozzle are shown in Table A 9 on page A 8Table A 10 on page A 9 Rev AA Ink and Make up
44. 12 If the ink cartridge has been shaken as prompted press Enter to proceed with ink fill 13 The ink level increases and the ink core level will be 100 How to Print Messages You must select a message before you start the printing process How to Select a Message The Menu screen displays the message that is ready for printing in a box at the bottom of the screen The name of the message is seen at the top of the box and a preview of the message in the box Do the following tasks to select a message 1 Open the Messages menu and select the Select Print Message option The Select Message to Print dialog box appears Messages RE Tima ta Select Message To Print pint Message ALYPSO Def m TEST MESSAGE iefaulll Parameters VIDEO Sdit Message EET Message Select Source Edit Esternal Select Table Edit Harcode Scan Select Table Delete All Messages Export message to NEB import message fram USB Figure 4 44 Select Print Message 2 Press the Up arrow key or the Down arrow key to highlight the required message The highlighted message is shown in the WYSIWYG part of the display Note You can enter the name of the message that you selected to print The selector bar automatically highlights the required message Rev AA How to Print Messages 4 27 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual 3 Press the Enter key to select the message for printing The selected message appears in the WYSIWYG of the display How to Start the
45. 3 Save Message Option 5 26 Manage Messages Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual To Save a Message and Exit Use either of the two methods to save the message and exit from the Message Editor screen e Select Save and Exit from the Editor menu see Figure 5 14 Press the keys Shift F1 nz ert User Field Bodify Attributes Wopvy Text Baste Text Set Hevboard Type ont Vidor ates M L F gideclet 1 Cleag Message a Abandon F2 Insert mmm F3 Modify Attributes F4 Message Parameters Shift Fl Save and Exit Printhead aff Figure 5 14 Save and Exit Option To Exit without Saving the Message Do the following tasks to exit without saving a message 1 Follow from Step 1 to Step 4 under the section To Create a Message on page 5 19 to open the Message Editor screen Note When you use this option for a new message the content of the whole message is lost If you edit a current message only the changes are lost 2 Select the Abandon option from the Editor menu Rev AA Manage Messages 5 27 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Vi deo asert User Field Modify Attributes Wopv Text Baste Text Set Bevboard Type Font vider mave Message ee Save and kit d Cleag Message rF1 Font Fe Inser emm Um F3 Modify Attributes F4 Message Parameters Shift Fl Save and Exit rinthead aff Figure 5 15 Abandon Option To Delete a Message You create more memory space if you can delete some message
46. A Ink Addition 4 25 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual f Once the ink fill starts the printer prompts one of the following message depending on the ink type Filling fram cartridge 4 Pl cartridge B Flea aase wait before inserting se shake Cartridge B MUST HANO SHAKE FOR 2 MINUTES Filling fram cartridge 4 Please wait before inserting cartridge B Please shake cartridge B MUST MACHINE SHAKE FOR 10 MINUTES Figure 4 59 Filling from Cartridge A Note The user cannot cancel the message 8 Once ink filling from Cartridge A is completed the printer prompts for cartridge B Insert Cartridge B Figure 4 40 Insert Cartridge B 9 Ifthe inserted cartridge is of the wrong ink type the printer prompts the following message WRONG INK TYPE Insert Cartridge B Figure 4 41 Wrong Ink Type Note Press Esc to abort the procedure 10 Ifthe inserted cartridge is of the type A the printer prompts the following message WRONG CARTRIDGE A Insert Cartridge B Figure 4 42 Wrong Cartridge A Note Press Esc to abort the procedure 11 When the correct ink cartridge is inserted a message appears prompting the user to confirm if the ink cartridge has been shaken 4 26 Ink Addition Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Confirm Ink Cartridge has been shaken Confirm Ink Cartridge has been shaken MUST HAND SHAKE FOR 2 MINUTES MUST MACHINE SHAKE FOR 10 MINUTES Figure 4 43 Confirm Cartridge Shaken
47. CS b as 3 8 Add Ink Cartridge to the Printer 3 8 TAK IMS ioe DLE hun TN ec up eee dd 3 9 Ink Usage and Level Detection 04 3 11 Ink Compartment Pais 16icicumeesd P eI bes eg DM Es 3 11 Printhead and Umbiliealasss ed oret un CUP RC ERES A 3 11 Connector Panel 243 52st S oam ge dA ed eatur oe 3 12 Pinout InfOrmallott ve css CREER IR rata pra rape 3 14 On Sand py SWAG rais obo E oar s ead y Gwe eon tested 3 15 Dac acl Ufc esee eee o baud sac asque n Acn E 3 15 Chapter 4 Printer Operation Inttodu ctlobbescnodh Shades Sie whee ee LU CIIM ELI EE 4 1 How to Turnontibe PEOBnlet s os ox koe EP ERE RUE S 4 1 land by ModE rronin r apicc uaa ete t labe beg eb eem edd 4 2 Standby Mode Punctlloft 9 2o TA asra Uere eS 4 2 Alarms and Warnings Upon Power Restoration 4 4 How to Clean Start and Stop the Printer 4 4 How to Cled t State cio RTL ASSES EAR SR DER ORA TERS 4 4 FIOW to Clea SlOp ix 2 9 bik etn DX REPERI PERDE RUE 4 5 How to Set the Passwords eee 4 5 How to Login for the First Time 2 20 00 0 00 00 000 eee 4 5 How to Set the Passwords for Levels 1 and 2 4 6 How to Set the Password Levels for Menus 4 7 How to Access Other Password Levels 004 4 8 How to Clear the Password 000 ccc ccc cece ee eee 4 8 B Rev AA AOLO OUE usano etia e eae bee tees ousted pube 4 9 DY S
48. Fluid Capacity A 7 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Note The optimum value is 12 mm The range is 5 to 15 mm Note The line speeds listed in the Table A 9 and Table A 10 on page A 9 are for 60 dpi only Line Font Font Speeds Mode Height Width fpm Bop p ee m hoe p ia Table A 9 Line Speeds 60 Microns 4 _ These are non linear rasters A 8 Font Specifications and Line Speeds Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual These are at 50 dpi Line Font Font Cal Mid Speeds Mode Height Width Table A 10 Line Speeds 70 Microns a _ These are non linear rasters P _ These are at 50 dpi Rev AA Font Specifications and Line Speeds A 9 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Barcode Specifications The available barcode types are shown in Table A 11 Note Barcode specification and Data Matrix are listed in the Table A 11 and Table A 12 Barcodes run at single line speed based on height selected at 60 dpi Barcode Type Code 128 A B and C 2D Data Matrix rectangular GS1 Table A 11 Barcodes Matrix Data Matrix Table A 12 Data Matrix Code Sizes A 10 Barcode Specifications Rev AA Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Data Matrix 12 x 26 12 x 36 16 x 36 16 x 48 Table A 12 Data Matrix Code Sizes Continued Note The 60 Micron Nozzle is recommended to print datamatrix codes at 16 high or taller Note Inverse data matrix maximum is available Note 16x16 data matrix is o
49. I elements are shown in italics For example Press Alt M to select the Messages menu The word Messages is a UI element and is shown in italics see Figure 1 1 Start Jet Eg Select Message Enter Password Edit Message n Print counter QOOO000000 100 0 Ink Part No Y4904 C 14 18 05 2011 TEST MESSAGE Videojet 1 710 19 05 11 10 14 rinthead off Figure 1 1 Menu Screen The writing style used to indicate different keys on the control panel 1s shown in Table 1 2 on page 1 5 1 4 Content Presentation Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Style Used m eer m Enter key F1 key F2 key Table 1 2 Content Presentation Style for Keys Rev AA Content Presentation 1 5 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Abbreviations and Acronyms Abbreviation Expansion Alternating Current CDA Clean Dry Air Table 1 3 Abbreviations and Acronyms Chapters in the Manual Chapter Chapter Name Description No publications and writing styles used in this manual User Interface Explains how to use the UI to create and save messages Maintenance Contains the information on how to maintain and clean the printer 7 Troubleshooting Contains the operator level diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures HE 3 Specifications Contains printer specifications 9 Glossary Explains the printer related technical terms Table 1 4 List of Chapters 1 6 Abbreviations and Acronyms Rev AA Safety In
50. I6 Menu Description Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Configure Menu Commands Function Set Mixing Time Opens the Set Time to Mix Core dialog box Allows the user to set time for mixing the ink in the ink core Set Time to Mix Core Our Minutes Threshold hours Previous core mix was 3 hr 2 min ago Table 5 9 Configure Menu and Commands Continued Manage Messages To Create a Message Do the following tasks to create a message 1 Press Alt M to open the Messages menu Note You can use quick keys Alt F2 to open the messages menu in the menu screen Defaulll Parameters dit Message Rew Message Belete Message Boo Message nter QUOOOOU000 Message Select Source Edit Eternal Select Table art Mo 4904 C Edit Sarcode Scan Select Table Delete Bl Messages Export message to WEB import message fram USB Printhead off_ Figure 5 3 Messages Menu 2 Select New Message The New Message dialog box appears see Figure 5 4 3 Enter a name for the message Rev AA Manage Messages 5 19 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Note The message name can contain a maximum of 31 alphanumeric characters which includes the spaces Eser Fields Enter message Figure 5 4 New Message Dialog Box 4 Press the Enter key The Message Editor screen appears see Figure 5 5 on page 5 20 You can set the height of the font insert user fields in the message editor screen Bessages Sditor Weer Fields H
51. LE MEET ooi de sce bees tessa atte Ua Acid ade i dtr t 4 10 Calibrate MOBU oe ideo Reriet bv eii hae hake 4 10 Data Jogging MDU uu 5 5 se et Uca cx hdc e ble due arbre asta 4 12 How to View Version Information seeses esee 4 12 LIO TC OUN aeaea e died ode ange RR Sutra unie 4 13 How to Reset the Product Counter 4 4 13 How to Hide the Product Counter 0 4 13 INCH LE IOUPSRSoeamieute r E un Ud Pippi Redde ut beide 4 14 Howto View Rum HOUS corte o dou EI REC b bf densa 4 14 How to eset UM OUTS xe 6a oie eee DIR ERE REDE 4 14 How to Configure the Serial Port 0 0 00 ee eee eee 4 15 How to Configure Ethernet Port 00 0 0 eee ee eee 4 16 High Speed Remote Data Transfer 0 0 00 00 000s 4 16 How to Enter Service Information 0 eee eee 4 17 How to Createa Message eed eed thei Eee D o ER Caw doh ane ead 4 18 Printer C Ong UEdIOLL auo e cor e oe one hades eee 4 18 Leni EDndbl8 bessere ure xdoate EANA 4 18 Mandal Print OpLDIDOR 14d P E oh usar rbd RE REDE RP 4 19 How to Use Continuous Print Option 0 4 20 DIN ea cb gk tora ree t ae gare che te gee aa M pua D teu uit uat 4 21 bel cle dobles suas nob eda tecum a rae Se eS ee ee te ee eee eee 4 21 Cariidee Shahin 2 05 ato ue tps hd tans de 4 21 Ink Fill Proeedute sso atat o ICA DEO CA Dr qu deba 4 22 Ink Fill After Normal Usage 0 0 0 eee eee 4 23 Flow to Pr
52. Moves the cursor one lt or or 4 or dot at a time and draws a line Moves the cursor one F kl e B n dot at a time and deletes any dots drawn Table 5 13 Key Combinations for Logo Creation 5 When your logo is complete press Shift F1 key to save and close your logo To Add Remote Sets the number of characters into the message ASCII string through either e RS232 e Ethernet e RS485 To Set up Expiry Date Note You can set three expiry dates in a single message in this UI To set up the expiry date do the following tasks 1 Press the A t U keys The User Fields menu appears Sit User Field Mew User Field Belete User Field meset Counter Set Shifts Setup Dimer Setup Encoded Slur Setup Encoded Day of Week Figure 5 35 User Fields Menu Rev AA Manage User Fields 5 43 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual 2 Select New User Field and press the Enter key The New User Field dialog box appears 3 Enter a name for the User Field For example EXPIRY I Note Do not press the Enter key after you enter the name in the user field Use the Down arrow key to select one of the types of description 4 Use the Left arrow key and Right arrow key to select Text description and press Enter Jew User Field Marne EXPIRY 1 Text Figure 5 36 New User Field Dialog Box 5 Enter the clock codes in the text field in the EXPIRY 1 dialog box For example enter FG DE BC for DD MM Y Y format or
53. OviDeoser Videoj et 1710 Operator Manual P N 462221 01 Revision AA J uly 2011 Copyright July 2011 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 INT L Canada France Germany Ireland Japan Spain Singapore The Netherlands The United Kingdom Distributors Worldwide Compliance Information For Customers in the European Union This equipment displays the CE mark to indicate conformance to the following legislation BS EN55022 2006 A1 2007 Class A Emissions Standard for industrial environments BS EN61000 6 4 2007 Generic Emissions Standard for Heavy Industrial Environments BS EN61000 3 2 2006 Harmonic Current Fluctuations BS EN61000 3 3 2008 Voltage Fluctuation and Flicker BS EN61000 6 2 2005 Immunity Characteristics for Industrial Environ ments Following the provisions of EU EMC Directive 2004 108 EC EC Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EEC Essential health and safety requirements relating to electrical equ
54. Printing The default sequence is Clean Start Note You can select the option of Quick Start to activate the inkjet The service technicians use this feature Refer to the service manual for more information 1 Press the F1 key to start the jet start sequence During the sequence the jet running icon flashes on the display The sequence takes approximately one minute When the sequence is completed the icon is turned on continuously 2 To start the printing process the following operations are required The print must be enabled access Print Print Enable The Print Control menu appears Select Enable Quick Key ALT FT The product sensor must send a trigger signal t may be necessary to adjust message parameters The photocell level may need to be changed access Configure Photocell Levels Note When the print is enabled the green LED on the keypad is turned on continuously Monitor the Printing When the printer is in the operation use the following to monitor the status The status icons on the display The LEDs on the keypad The stack light optional How to Stop the Printing Disable the print to stop the printing access Print gt Print Enable The Print Control menu appears Select Disable Quick Key ALT FT You can use the Clean Stop or Quick Stop sequences to stop the jet along with stopping the printing The default sequence is Clean Stop The Quick Stop sequence is used by serv
55. ack to standby mode Displays a ink mixing warning screen 30 seconds to postpone 3 Performs Ink Mixing 4 Displays a message Entering Standby Mode 30 seconds to postpone 5 After 30 seconds switches on the fans and LCD 6 Front panel LED red on the printer blinks to warn the user that the printer is in standby mode 7 Retains power to boards Low voltage The operator engages switch to the Performs system reboot restores all on position power to the hardware units and resets the memory electronics and so on Table 4 1 Standby and Wake up sequences Rev AA How to Turn on the Printer 4 3 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Alarms and Warnings Upon Power Restoration If the ink core is not empty during power up alarms or warnings are generated For Example refer Figure 4 1 This warning is generated when the power is interrupted from 72 Hours to less than 1 week Figure 4 1 Warning upon power restoration If the core is empty no alarm or warning is generated You can clear these alarms warnings by acknowledging the system prompts For more information on Alarms and Warnings that prompts during the power restoration refer Warnings and Alarms Upon Power Restoration on page 7 14 How to Clean Start and Stop the Printer The default procedures to start and stop the printer are the Clean Start and the Clean Stop Note If the Clean Start or the Clean Stop are not available the printer req
56. adequately shaken by hand Machine Shake certain inks require machine shaking The shaker is a standalone machine with a bracket to accept the ink cartridge Rev AA Ink Addition 4 21 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Note The printer prompts the user regarding the method of ink shaking required Hand or Machine shaking and the duration required When prompted to machine shake the cartridge do the following tasks 1 Insert the cartridge in the shaker see Figure 4 30 Figure 4 30 1710 Ink Shaker 2 When the shaker is ready to accept the ink cartridge push the cartridge until the cartridge locks into the cartridge holder 3 When the cartridge is secured in the bracket push the start button The cartridge agitation begins and ends automatically after a predetermined time 4 Run the shaker Once the shaking is complete the cartridge is ready for use Ink Fill Procedure A N Caution EQUIPMENT DAMAGE If there is an power interruption while adding ink then make sure that the cartridge is shaken before you continue to add ink 4 22 Ink Addition Rev AA Rev AA Ink Low Replace Ink Cartridge MUST HAND SHAKE FOR 2 MINUTES Videojet 1710 Operator Manual The ink is transferred from the ink cartridge to the ink core under two conditions Ink fill for new printer new ink core commissioning Ink fill after normal usage Note Before filling ink the user must make sure that the type of ink used is of pi
57. ameters are applied only to the new messages The existing messages do not change 3 Select the parameter that you require to edit and enter the required value 4 When all parameter values are set press the Enter key to return to the Message Editor screen lefault Parameters 4 0008 Character Height 6 Character Gap 1 Product Delay inches 1 000 Reverse CFF Invert OFF 15 hiah Raster Substitution OOV Raster Repeat 1 Figure 5 10 Default Parameters Dialog Box 5 24 Manage Messages Rev AA Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual To Set Message Parameters When you create and edit a message you can change the values for the parameters Do the following task to set the Message Parameters 1 Press the A t M keys or the F4 key only in Editor menu to open the Messages menu Under the Messages menu select the Message Parameters Figure 5 11 to edit the values Note The changes made to the values under the message parameters is applicable only to current messages and not applied to the new messages Select each parameter that you require to edit and enter the required value After all the parameter values are set press the Enter key to return to the Message Editor screen arameters For TEST MESSAGE idth Linches c Character Height 6 Character Gap 1 Product Delay inches 1 000 Reverse OFF Invert OFF 15 hiah Raster Substitution CON Raster Repeat 1 Figure 5 11 Message Parameters Dialog Box To
58. and adds two weeks Nearest then the inserted date is I EFATE The printer calculates from the nearest roll day 17 06 09 Wednesday and adds two weeks To Set a Counter The counters serializers are fields that change their value by a fixed amount When a specified event occurs the value changes by that fixed amount For example counters help to print different serial number on each product that passes the production line Do the following tasks to add counter as User field 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 under the section To Create a Custom User Field on page 5 33 2 Highlight the Description option with the help of the Down arrow key 3 Select the Counter option with the help of Left and Right arrow keys 4 Press the Enter key to open the counter dialog box for counters see Figure 5 33 on page 5 41 5 40 Manage User Fields Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual counter Current salue End alue Step Size 1 Step Direction Increment Repeat Count 1 Leading Character U Inc Dec Print External Reset Mone Wrap around 5 Figure 5 33 New Counter Dialog Box 5 Setthe values for all the fields in the Counter Configuration dialog box see Figure 5 33 Note The Start Value Current Value and End Value fields must contain the same number of characters If a new counter counts from I to 500 make sure to enter 001 instead of 1 in the Start Value and Current Value fields The counters are in numerical alphabetical
59. aning the Gutter 5 Repeat step 4 until the gutter is clean 6 Use the swab to clean the remaining printhead surfaces including the EHT plate and ground plate Rev AA Clean the Printhead 6 9 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Spray the cleaning solution on the swab Swab Figure 6 7 Cleaning with Swab 7 Clean the printhead cover using the cleaning solution to make sure that all holes on the face of printhead are clean Note Use the brush to clean the face of the printhead as the bristles remove any dried ink from the holes on the face of the printhead Note Always clean the printhead and printhead cover separately E ix Printhead Cover v S Figure 6 8 Printhead Cover 6 10 Clean the Printhead Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual 8 While placing the printhead back to service make sure that the printhead screw points are parallel to the direction of the product motion 9 Once complete rinse the brush with solvent and store in a plastic bag to keep it clean 10 Dispose the used swabs according to the local regulations Clean the Deflector Plate To prevent the deposits of ink clean the contoured surfaces of the deflector plate with the solvent and clean dry air CDA ya D Deflector Plate Figure 6 9 Clean the Deflector Plate Clean the Printer Cabinet To clean the printer cabinet do the following tasks N Warning PERSONAL INJURY Airborne particles and materials are a h
60. any tissue or cloth that becomes saturated with these substances Dispose all such items in accordance with the local regulations In the event that any ink or make up fluid container is not completely empty after use it should be resealed Only full bottles are recommended for use when replenishing ink or make up fluid partially filled bottles must be disposed in accordance with the local regulations N Warning PERSONAL INJURY When setting up the nozzle direct the ink stream into a beaker or suitable container To avoid the contamination of the ink do not re use any ink collected in this way Dispose all waste ink in accordance with the local regulations A N Warning PERSONAL INJURY Prolonged breathing of make up fluid or cleaning fluid vapor may cause drowsiness and or effects similar to alcoholic intoxication Use only in open well ventilated areas N Caution EQUIPMENT DAMACGE Make sure that the ink cartridges are stored upright with the necks facing upwards Rev AA Fluid Safety Guidelines 2 7 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual A N Caution EQUIPMENT DAMAGE The ink core mix will run only if the printer s mains supply is turned on and connected at all times If the printer s mains supply is not turned on the ink core mix will start when the printer power supply is available It is recommended that the power supply is retained to allow the ink core mix to run daily as scheduled Cleaning Solution N Warning
61. atios menu Up to four bar widths and four space widths can be set Restore System Setthgs T Full System Bacup ill s ir pace matins Ul System Restore an E ai System Ebdate dale Act ae Set Rejra date Bar Width 4 4 Select Alternative Mero Gap Width 1 1 Special Printing Mode Gap Width 2 2 Remote Raster Gap Width 3 3 Protocol Confifuration aap Width 4 4 Barcose Scan Setup Set Miflina Time Backup System Settings Parameters set during the calibration process are saved to memory overwriting any previously saved parameters Full System Backs up all programmable printer data including Backup job and configuration information to a USB stick Note You can perform a full system backup after you have set up the system Full System Restores programmable you can select from the Restore Restore Options menu printer information including job and configuration information from a USB stick although the printer prompts the user to Note For example when a CBS has failed you can run a full system restore to recover the lost settings System Update Updates messages fonts rasters on printer System update allows files to be added to the printer without replacing existing files cadd file Note You can perform a software upgrade to upgrade only the required settings and selected elements The options are e All e Fonts e Application software version e Messages move all the messages e Settings HV cal
62. continues to print until the warning condition becomes a fault condition Indicator Icons Name Description Jet Running The ink jet is running and the machine is ready to print When the machine starts the icon flashes Jet Stopped Indicates that the ink jet is stopped Table 7 3 Indicator Icons Fault Alarm Icons Name Remedial Action EHT Trip The deflector plate arcing is sensed Clean the deflector electrodes within the printhead If this action does not correct the fault contact Videojet maintenance engineer Gutter Fault Ink is not entering the gutter Back flush the nozzle If this action does not correct the fault report the fault to Videojet maintenance engineer Table 7 4 Fault Alarm Icons 7 6 Printer Status Icons Rev AA Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Icon Name Remedial Action Check whether the ink and make up cartridges are empty If the cartridge is empty then replace it and the ink core is refilled Check the remaining ink core life If this action does not correct the fault report the fault to Videojet maintenance Ink Core Empty engineer Pump Fault Report the fault to Videojet maintenance engineer Cabinet Too Hot The printer cabinet temperature is more than 80 degrees Celsius To prevent any damage the printer stops automatically The printer starts after the temperature decreases Report all overheating incidents to Videojet maintenance engineer Ink System
63. corporated in accordance with the standard for safety CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 03 Safety of information technology equipment Subject 2178 marking and coding equipment electronics Report reference E252185 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 This equipment has been investigated by Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated in accordance with the standard for safety CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 03 Safety of information technology equipment Subject 2178 marking and coding equipment electronics Report reference E252185 N Warning This product is not intended for use in the immediate direct visual field of the display work place To avoid disturbing reflections on the display work place this product shall not be placed in the immediate direct field of vision iii Customer Support and Training Rev AA Contact Information If you have any questions or need assistance please contact Videojet Technologies Inc at 1 800 843 3610 for all customers within the United States Outside the U S customers should contact their Videojet Technologies Inc distributor or subsidiary for assistance Videojet Technologies Inc 1500 Mittel Boulevard Woo
64. d 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 Total Source TOTAL SERVICE PLUS RELIABILITY is the Videojet Technologies Inc commitment to provide you our customer the complete service you deserve The Total Source Commitment The Videojet 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 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Customer Training If you wish to perform your own service and maintenance on the printer Videojet Technologies Inc highly recommends you complete a Customer Training Course on the printer Note The manuals are intended to be supplements to and not replacements for Videojet Technologies Inc Customer Training For more information on Videojet Technologies Inc Customer Training Courses call 1 800 843 3610 within the United States only Outside the U S customer should contact a Videojet subsidiary office or the local Videojet distributor for further information Rev AA V Table of Contents
65. e 5 If there is no external shaft encoder set Time Mode delay to use the pulses internally created to set the distance between each print 4 20 Printer Configuration Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Continuous Print Time Modell Time Delay rnsecs 200 000 Continuous Print Limiting Enable Continuous Print Limit 2 PEC Triggered m PEC Gated E Figure 4 26 Time Mode 6 Setthe required delay for the selected mode in the range 1 to 10 000 f Set Distance Mode delay to use a user defined distance interval to set the gap between the start of each print Continuous Print 4 Distance Model Print Interval inches 8 Continuous Print Limiting Enable Continuous Print Limit PEC Triggered El PEC Gated Figure 4 29 Distance Mode DIN Print DIN printing inverts and reverses alternate prints so that the message can be read from any direction When printing on cables this method is used Ink Addition Due to the nature of the pigmented ink the ink cartridge is first shaken and then emptied into the ink core Here each ink cartridge is loaded to the ink core in one addition only The cartridges must be seated in its slot during operation in an empty state Cartridge Shaking The ink cartridge must be shaken agitated as prompted by the printer before it is inserted into the printer There are two methods of shaking ink cartridges e Hand Shake certain inks may be
66. e List Prompt 5 Enter a default value for the list prompt which is related to the field with the label Text This text is displayed in the list prompt until the operator deletes the text and enters new information 6 Highlight Attribute option using the Down arrow key 7 Select the List Prompt option using the Left and Right arrow keys 8 Press the Enter key to open the configuration dialog box for list prompt see Figure 5 29 wt j Number of options E38 5 Default option type Blank line Figure 5 29 Configure List Prompt 9 Enter the value for Number of options field 10 Highlight Default option type option using the Down arrow key 11 Use the Left arrow key and Right arrow key to select one of the following types of default options e Specified line e Blank line e ast line used 12 Press the Enter key to open the Option list dialog box Option list 1 test 2 videa m Figure 5 30 Option List Dialog 13 Enter the list of options and press Enter to save the created list prompt and exit the option list dialog box Refer to To Modify Text Attributes on page 5 54 for more information 5 38 Manage User Fields Rev AA Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Pull Week The date remains the same for the whole week and changes when the printer reaches the roll over day You can format the pull week date inserts using any of the following parameters e Day Month Year one two or four digit for
67. e Editor menu The Select user field menu appears Bssaes ditor SEF iE 5 int Pass Day Day of Week Encoded Day of Weck a Hour Preview M Figure 5 17 Select User Field Menu 2 Select the user field that you require and press the Enter key For example the Alpha Month is shown in the Figure 5 18 Font Vvideojet 7 High Alpha Month Figure 5 16 User Field Alpha Month Rev AA Manage User Fields 5 31 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual To Insert a Pre defined User Field Do the following tasks to insert a pre defined user field 1 Follow from Step 1 to Step 4 under the section To Create a Message on page 5 19 to open the Message Editor screen Note Make sure that the height of the font and position of the cursor are correct 2 Press the F2 key in the Message Editor window to open a list that shows all the current user fields that are defined see Table 5 11 on page 5 29 Select user field Alpha Hour Alpha Month Date Day Day of Week Encoded Day of Week Hour Wore Figure 5 19 Pre defined User Fields Note The user fields list contains a number of pre defined user fields with the fields created by the operators and other technicians 3 Highlight the name of the user field you require to insert with the Up and Down arrow keys 4 Press the Enter key to insert the user field into the message and exit the dialog box To Edit a User Field You can change
68. e bala iba aa eee pease as 5 49 To Chance Pont Case cou 22st onda qe eaten Pu os 0 49 To Sel Font Help 42 050 tus P a e naci lot axusct up stole det 5 49 TO Select C OnE d ute need dd aihros toxins tng do 5 51 To Copy and Paste 19x02 ded ouem tio bp Su RUP cde es 5 51 TO CODY Text stu me eod Es tod Ses ash ao Pate 5 51 Torase Texts sieaas a AAE A eS Ai eit 5 52 4 Rev AA To Modify Text AUrIDUles 252 1E EUR E ea tes 5 54 Tio Modity ANDU Srei Ea dd og edd tri Lane 5 55 Toser a Barcode iei dte mem bed aS 5 56 To Insert Foreign Language Characters 5 57 Minace Lobo sea ont ea as ee E EAN vota 5 58 To Dowload LOO 2 tes e ditt epee deta ES 5 58 To Create a Logo in Microsoft Paint Application 5 58 To Use the Logo Editor Menu 0005 5 61 TO DCU LOCO Z cuiu eai Ae tal ns ayes ees oe eee tet 5 61 Chapter 6 Maintenance Introd Helloti su varie apart pots e e Cuore Ae ae Sa ae else Guha watts 6 1 Maintenance Schedule eee 6 1 Daily Maintenance Activity iius dde eu ede Side eie d deba 6 2 Preventive Maintenance Schedule 0 000000 eee eee 6 2 Replace Smart Cartideesh ov nd sca wtbe dtu wes doe eed eee 6 3 Inspect the Printheads outre ERE RE adde ves 6 5 Clean the PHODUDeSQ eer odode OI ER ded eas 6 6 Procede is os ovest so bob Ra eus Oh ea Pe bs Scl tt map dh een 6 8 Clean the Deflector Plate 0 00000 6 11 Clean the Printer Cabinet 0 0 0000
69. e of the printer is used where the nozzle is not flushed Quick Stop The Quick Stop is used if the machine will be off for less than 30 minutes This type of stop mode of the printer is used where the nozzle is full of ink RS 232 Serial data communications standard which enables the communication between the printer and other devices Satellites Small additional drops of ink in the ink stream caused by incorrect modulation settings Shaft Encoder A device that senses the changes in the product speed and enables the printer to adjust the print width Rev AA Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Substrate The product surface where the printing occurs User Fields A user field is inserted into a message The user field is copied into the message during the print operation only so that the user field includes the new updates For example expiry date Valve The hydraulic component in the Videojet 1710 printer to control the flow of ink within the printer Washdown A cleaning solution which cleans the printhead and removes any additional deposits of ink WYSIWYG WYSIWYG is an acronym for What You See Is What You Get used in computing to describe a system in which content displayed during editing appears very similar to the final output in this case characters and images printed on the substrate Glossary 3
70. ealth hazard Do not use high pressure compressed air to clean the printer cabinet Rev AA Clean the Printer Cabinet 6 11 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual 1 Remove the dust from the printer with a vacuum cleaner or soft brush 2 Clean the outer surfaces of the printer with a wet lint free cloth Use a mild detergent to remove the contamination that you cannot remove by a wet cloth 6 12 Clean the Printer Cabinet Rev AA Troubleshooting Introduction This chapter contains the troubleshooting and fault diagnosis information for the everyday users of the printer The service manual has more information on troubleshooting for the service technician and trained personnel N Warning LETHAL VOLTAGES Lethal voltages are present within this equipment when the equipment is connected to the main electrical supply Only trained and authorised personnel must do the maintenance work Observe all statutory electrical safety codes and practices Unless it is necessary to run the printer disconnect the printer from the main electrical supply before you remove the covers or do any service or repair activity The failure to follow this warning can cause death or personal injury A N Warning PERSONAL INJURY Itis possible that in a fault condition the heater can reach 70 C Do not touch the plate on which heater is installed The failure to follow this warning can cause the personal injury Rev AA Introduction 7 1 Videojet 1710 O
71. ect the Prompted Field option with the help of Left and Right arrow keys Press the Enter key to open the Prompted Field Length window see Figure 5 27 Figure 5 27 Prompted Field Length Dialog Box Enter the maximum length of the prompted field in the space provided any number less than or equal to 50 is allowed here Note If a number greater than 50 is added then the printer automatically decreases the number to 50 Press the Enter key to save the created prompted field and exit the Prompted Field Length dialog box Refer to To Modify Text Attributes on page 5 54 for more information List Prompt User can select their contents from a list when the message is selected to print When the field is created the user can define the prompt message and the list of values that will be available on the input To Define a List Prompt When a message that contains a list prompt is loaded the operator is asked to provide the contents for the field Do the following tasks to add list prompt attribute to the User fields 1 2 Rev AA Follow steps 1 to 3 under the section To Create a Custom User Field on page 5 33 Highlight the Description option through Down arrow key Manage User Fields 5 37 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual 3 Select the Text option through Left and Right arrow keys 4 Press the Enter key to open the configuration dialog box for text user fields see Figure 5 28 Figure 5 28 Attribut
72. elf Select Print to show that the counter has increased or decreased if a message that contains the counter is printed Select the name of another counter to show that the counter is increased or decreased when the selected counter reaches its End Value External Reset Use this feature to send an external signal through external PCB4 I O 25 way to reset the counter Wrap around Set the value to Yes to start from the starting value after the maximum count is reached set the value to No to stop the printing after the maximum count is reached and turns on the alert light f Press the Enter key to save and close the new counter field To Add Logo Refer to To Modify Text Attributes on page 5 54 for more information 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 under the section To Create a Custom User Field on page 5 33 2 If you select the Logo as the description the Logo Editor screen appears 3 Press Spacebar on the keypad to turn on ESB or turn off H the cursor Font 16 High Width 100 Height 34 ogo Editar Figure 5 34 Edit Logo Screen 4 Create the logo by drawing lines with the help of the key combinations shown in Table 5 13 on page 5 43 5 42 Manage User Fields Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Key Combination Cursor Movement Moves the cursor one lt or gt or or dot at a time and not draw a line Moves the cursor ten dots at at IUD or or 4 or ots at a time and not draw any line r
73. en Enable and Disable E nable Manual Print Printing is triggered by an external device in normal anual Print conditions for example photocell or internal timer Bontinuous Print Use manual print to print one copy of the selected line Configuration message when the print command is given You can use this feature to check the printer operation while not connected You must remove the photocell cover to use the manual print Continuous Print The message is printed again and again without an external trigger Opens the Continuous print dialog box You can toggle the Continuous mode between Off Distance Mode SE Mode and Time Mode SE mode delay and Time mode delay can be individually adjusted between 1 and 10000 pulses Distance Mode uses a user defined distance interval to set the gap between the start of each print SE mode uses external shaft encoder pulses to set the gap between the start of each print The Time Mode uses internally generated pulses to set the gap between the start of each print Line Line Configuration is a menu that holds all the shaft Configuration encoder calibration setting It also allows the user to set up message units in inches mm or strokes Table 5 6 Print Menu and Commands 5 10 Menu Description Rev AA Password Password Menu Command Enter Password LET mi nog EUM LI D Clear Password ud LIT Set Password for level 1 Set Password for level 2 Set Password L
74. en the Editor menu Select the option Paste Text from the Editor menu Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Dhdity Attributes Wopy Text Haste Text Set Keyboard Type Font Videcl S82 Mideniet 17 Save and Bin Clea Message Fi Font Bandon F2 Inser Mem ze F3 Modify Attributes F4 Message Parameters Shift Fl Save and Exit Printhead aff Figure 5 53 Paste Text Option Rev AA Manage Text 5 53 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual To Modify Text Attributes There are two methods to change the text attributes Modify Attributes The Modify Attributes option allows the operator to change the attributes of the selected content displayed in the editor screen refer to To Modify Attributes on page 5 55 The different attributes are recorded in Table 5 17 Options Functions Example Turns the text upside down Turns the text back to front Font Type Sets the type of font custom narrow and normal and is available for 7 and 9 high fonts Double Dot Each raster of selected text is made to print two times nc that forms bolder character BOLD TEXT Example See Bold Text in the illustration VERY BOLD TEXT Triple Dot Each raster of selected text is made to print three times to make the character very bolder Example See Very Bold Text in the illustration Inverse Inverts the colour to black or white for opaque printing Video Used for reverse image barcodes Barcode Turns the inse
75. er The ink not used by the printhead returns through the gutter Icon A graphical symbol used to indicate a printer state or error condition LCD LCD is a thin flat display device made up of any number of color or monochrome pixels arrayed in front of a light source or reflector LED LED is a semiconductor device that emits visible light when an electric current passes through it Glossary 1 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Glossary 2 Message Select The method to select the message from an external source and not through the keypad External source like the Programmable Logic Controller PLC or a switch box Nozzle Ink is supplied to the nozzle assembly and pushed through a small orifice The nozzle assembly is made to vibrate to break the ink jet into a continuous stream of small drops of ink Parameters The settings which are applied to the message that is printed For example message width Phasing The microprocessor control system of the printer monitors the data from the phase detector This data make sure that there is synchronization between the charging of small ink drops and their break up Photocell A light activated switch that detects the presence of the product to start the printing Product Delay The product delay is the time from when the photocell is activated and the message begins to print Quick Start Quick Start is used if the machine is turned off for only less than 30 minutes This start mod
76. er Source Internal Shatt Encoder Source External External 1 haft Encoder Setup Mon quadratur Pr int AC Per ledge OFF Photocell Source External 1 Print ACK ASCII code 0 Print Acknowledge T Throw distance imr 1 Print ACK ASCII code Remote Source Action Stop Throw distance imm Print Complete Width tms O Remote Source Action Print Complete Width ms rink Control Print Enable Double buffering ON Suri Encoder DC Auto Encoder External 1 Pr int AC kno Ww ledge OFF Print ACK ASCII code 0 Throw distance imm 1 Remote Source Action top Print Complete width ms 0 Maximum transit time Gms 10000 Auto Print on Jet You can enable the machine start printing when the ink jet has started Note A message must be available Auto Print on Enables the machine to be set up so that it will Select initiate printing as soon as a message has been selected subject to the ink jet having started Serial Port Configuration Configure Serial Ports 115200 ee Data Bits g Stop Bits Parity Mone Flow control Hardware Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits g 5 Stop Bits Rc 405 Parity Hone Table 5 9 Configure Menu and Commands Continued 5 16 Menu Description Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Configure Menu Commands Function Network Settings Jetwork Settings se DHCP vi IP address 000 000 000 000 Subnet mask 255 255 255 000 Default gateway 000 000 000 000 Barcode Setup Opens the Barcode Bar Space R
77. ers from more than one language alphabet can be included in a message Save Message Saves the message being edited and keeps the editor screen open Save and Exit Saves the message being edited and exits the editor screen Clear Message Deletes the content in the message and keeps the editor screen open Table 5 4 Editor Menu and Commands 5 8 Menu Description Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Editor Menu Commands Function Abandon Exits the editor screen without saving any changes to the message Table 5 4 Editor Menu and Commands Note Press F4 to select Message Parameters User Fields Note All User Field commands are available from level 1 and above User Fields Menu Commands Function Pass gt User Field ow User Field Belete User Field set Counter Set Shifts Setup imer Setup Encoded Slur Setup Encoded Dav of Week Edit user field Opens the Select user field to edit menu Options are all the existing user fields e When you select a text field an individual dialog box for the new user field with the Text and Attribute options opens When you select a counter field a menu with options for the counter parameters opens When you select a logo field the Edit logo screen opens New user field Adds a new user field to the selected message Opens the New User Field dialog box with Name and Description fields When you select a Text description the New Field dialog box with Te
78. evels Auto Logout Table 5 7 Password Menu and Commands Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Function Opens the Enter Password dialog box with the current password level The user has to enter a password to change to a different password level The password is cleared for the current access level and access is returned to password level 0 Opens the New Password dialog box The user has to enter a new password for level 1 Opens the New Password dialog box The user has to enter a new password for level 2 Opens the Change Password level menu This has options for the Menu Screen and each of the menus When an option is selected a further dialog box appears with options to change the password level for each option available in the menu The password levels can be set in the range 0 to 2 by the user where level 0 does not have password protection Functions with Level 3 access cannot have their password levels changed If the user does not use the UI for several minutes no keyboard input the printer logs out the user and provides access level O This feature protects the printer from the unauthorized access Menu Description 5 11 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual System System Menu Command Function Alarms Screen Refer to System Menu on page 4 10 is mint Passfi ord aon Warnings Screen aan Start Jet Bick Start Jet States Screen eae Clean Start The ink je
79. ew oet Editor Font Used to set the editor font group that you require group e Chinese e Japanese e International Note The display language and keyboard language are independent For example an operator in China has to print Japanese characters the display language must be changed to Chinese S or Chinese T To do this you must set the keyboard type under the Editor Menu To Insert Foreign Language Characters on page 5 57 Sele itor Font Group Chinesell Date Time language ChineseS Select kbd Type Traditional Chinese IME Chinese IME You must set the Editor Font group to Japanese A power cycle turn off the printer and turn on the printer is required Photocell Source Selects the photocell source to be used Opens the Print Control menu Photocell source can be toggled between External 1 and External 2 NB External 2 requires special software Table 5 9 Configure Menu and Commands Continued Rev AA Menu Description 5 15 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Configure Menu Commands Function Photocell Levels To allow the use of both High and Low activating photocells this command enables the photocell trigger level to be set to high or low hotocell Levels HERR A 1 SEREN AC ctive Low Shaft Encoder Source The different sources of the shaft encoder signal are Internal External and Auto Encoder rint Control Tint Control Print Enable Print Enable Double buffering ON Double buffering On hat Encod
80. eys Figure 3 3 Display Screen The screen displays the following elements 3 4 Control Panel The function key controls The icons that indicate the printer status and fault conditions and the product counter When the product counter is enabled the screen displays the product counter The name and the content of the message The content in the display is an accurate representation of what the printer prints on the product WYSIWYG The icons that indicate the ink core level and add ink when the ink core level displays lt 20 Ink type For example V490 Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Electronics Compartment The electronics compartment contains the parts shown in Figure 3 4 on page 3 5 1 Electronics Compartment Fan 5 Printer Interface Board PIB 2 Power Supply Unit PSU 6 EHT Module 3 Positive Air Pump 7 Connector Panel Boards 4 Control System Board CSB Component is not shown in the figure Figure 3 4 Electronics Compartment Note When a customer orders a Videojet 1710 printer with an air dryer the positive air pump is removed from the printer The air dryer supplies positive air to the printhead from an external air source Air dryers are required when the printer is operated in an environment with elevated humidity or where certain water sensitive inks are used Please contact Videojet Technologies Inc Customer Service Department at 800 843 3610 United States only
81. following tasks to login for the first time 1 Open the Menu screen The screen appears in level 0 with basic functions 2 Press Alt w Select the Enter Password see Figure 4 3 option and press the Enter key Alternatively press F3 in the Main screen The Enter Password screen appears see Figure 4 4 Figure 4 3 Enter Password 3 Log in at level 1 default password 1111 or level 2 default password 2222 password The current password level changes to selected password Rev AA How to Set the Passwords 4 5 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual level from level O nter Password Current Password Level O aE EEE Figure 4 4 Level 0 Password How to Set the Passwords for Levels 1 and 2 Do the following tasks to set the passwords for levels 1 and 2 1 Press Alt w and select Set Password for level 1 or Set Password for level 2 from the Password menu see Figure 4 5 The New Password dialog box appears see Figure 4 6 Enter Password Blear Password Set Password for Level M Set Password for Level amp Set Password levels Auto Logout Figure 4 5 Set Password Level Jew Password Enter Mew Password for Level 1 Figure 4 6 New Password 2 Enter the new password and press the Enter key A prompt appears where you confirm the password Jen Passwort Contirm Password for Level 1 Figure 4 7 Confirm Password 3 Enter the new password again and press the Enter key If the confirmation password
82. gineer Head Temp Too The measured printhead temperature is Low more than 3 Celsius below the target temperature Contact Videojet maintenance engineer TOF Too High The measured jet velocity is more than 10 above the target velocity Contact Videojet maintenance engineer TOF Too Low The measured jet velocity is more than 10 below the target jet velocity Contact Videojet maintenance engineer No Signal Fault The warning is disabled by entering Shutdown Service mode and enabled by leaving Service mode Printhead Cover The printhead cover is not closed Open correctly The printer continues to run but will not print If this icon appears when the printhead cover is closed correctly report the fault to a maintenance engineer Phase Threshold The printer is unable to acquire a phase Error profile with the phase threshold set to the minimum value Contact Videojet maintenance engineer Table 7 5 Warning Icons 7 8 Printer Status Icons Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Remedial Action Ink Viscosity Too Pressure setpoint for correct velocity is greater than calculated pressure by gt 0 1 bar Contact Videojet maintenance engineer Ink Viscosity Too Pressure setpoint for correct velocity is less than calculated pressure by gt 0 1 bar Contact Videojet maintenance engineer Pressure Too High The actual pressure is gt 0 2 bar above the target pressure Contact Videojet maintenance engineer Pressure
83. gmented variety and suitable for the nozzle fitted to the printer For more information on New Printer New Ink Core Commissioning refer to nk Fill Procedure in the Service Manual Ink Fill After Normal Usage There are two methods to fill the ink core e Single Catridge Ink Fill Two Catridge Ink Fill Single Cartridge Ink Fill lt lt PI validate gt gt If the ink is a single cartridge ink do the following tasks while filling ink during normal usage 1 During normal production if the ink level falls below 2046 the printer prompts the user with one of the warnings see Figure 4 31 on page 4 23 Ink Low Replace Ink Cartridge MUST MACHINE SHAKE FOR 10 MINUTES Figure 4 31 Ink Low Warning Note The method of cartridge shaking depends on the type of ink used The printer prompts the user regarding the method of ink shaking required Hand or Machine shaking and the duration required For more information on cartridge shaking refer Cartridge Shaking on page 4 21 Note You can clear these warnings by closing the warning and can continue using the printer but the warning remains in the warning screen and the beacon indicates in amber color 2 Insert a new ink cartridge The printer initiates Fill Ink Core sequence automatically after the ink cartridge is installed Note The user can also start the ink fill sequence manually through the UI 3 Ifthe inserted cartridge is of the wrong ink type the printer pr
84. gy and so on To help you identify the different types of information different writing styles are used in this manual This section describes these writing styles Positional References Positions and directions like left right front rear to the right and to the left are with respect to the printer when you see 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 or death For example A N Warning PERSONAL INJURY The cleaning solution is poisonous if taken internally Do not drink Seek medical attention immediately if ingested Rev AA Content Presentation l 3 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Caution The caution statements indicate hazards or unsafe practices that can cause damage to the equipment For example A N Caution EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Do not fit or remove any connector on the printer when the power is turned on The failure to follow this caution can damage the printer Notes Notes provide additional information about a particular topic For example Note You can set the password protection for some functions to prevent any access that is not authorised User Interface Terminology The U
85. h 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 Electromagnetic Testing Services Limited Pratts Fields Lubberhedges Lane Stebbing Dunmow Essex CM6 3BT England UK This equipment has been investigated by Underwriters Laboratories Inc in accordance with the standard for safety UL 60950 1 Safety of information technology equipment first edition Subject 2178 marking and coding equipment electronics Report reference E252185 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 Electromagnetic Testing Services Limited Pratts Fields Lubberhedges Lane Stebbing Dunmow Essex CM6 3BT England UK Rev AA Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual This equipment has been investigated by Underwriters Laboratories In
86. ibration viscosity e Hasters Table 5 9 Configure Menu and Commands Continued Rev AA Menu Description 5 17 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Configure Menu Commands Function Sets the date per the Arabic calendar Set Helra date Helra Month 10 Helra Year 1431 Set Hejra Date Select Alternative Opens the Select alternative zero dialogue box Zero Alternative zero symbol can be set to one of several available zero characters Select alternative zero Alternative zero symbol Bill Display Units of Measure Metric Special Printing selects DIN printing and traversing printing Mode Special Printing Made DIM Printing Special Printing Mode EE Traversing Feversed Product Delay inch Remove Raster Removes the raster file from the printer remove raster file l2h37d80A4 rxe 15h33d80D rxe 16h3 70604 rxe 16h53d8604 rxe 156h amp 4d8604 rxe 20h510604 rxe m m a O c Protocol The WSI setup options are available in this menu Configuration ratocn Configuration Print ACK deviceBg iei 4 eee devi Ice Netw rk MSI mode Simple Protocal V SI node 1 Barcode Scan Opens the Barcode Scan Setup dialog box Setup arcade Scan Setup enn start symbol code 2 et sto op symbol code E ctor offset Lil Lil tr P ur ID m Jm ui ui ui m m T ctor length acke ale elector max length L ale M M Bs Bg Table 5 9 Configure Menu and Commands Continued 5
87. ice technicians Refer to the service manual for more information 4 28 How to Print Messages Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Press the F7 key to start the jet stop sequence r During this sequence the jet stop icon flashes on the display The sequence requires one minute to complete When the sequence is complete the icon is turned on continuously The printing automatically stops after the jet stop sequence is complete Note Do not turn off the printer until the flushing cycle is complete How to Install and Print Custom Fonts This procedure shows you how to install custom font and print messages using the custom font Rev AA Custom Font height must match with the height of the standard font available in the printer Following are the list of the available font height 5 high 7 high 9 high 2 high 16 high 24 high 34 high Custom font file must be in abf2 format The naming convention of the font must be in xxhigh_custom abf2 xx represents the height of the font Ex A 16 high custom font file must be named as 16high_custom abf2 Installation Do the following tasks to install a custom font 1 2 3 4 5 Copy the custom font you wish to install to the root of a USB Flash Drive Insert the USB Flash Drive in the USB socket on the side of the printer Press CTRL F4 key to list files on the USB Drive Select the font file to install Press the Enter key The following me
88. ific keypads are provided with the language kits Status LEDs The light emitting diodes LEDs item 1 Figure 3 2 indicate the system status 3 2 Control Panel Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Arrow Keys The arrow keys item 2 allow the operator to navigate through the software menus Keypad The keypad item 3 is 72 key QWERTY membrane type with tactile response keys The solvents that you use for printing and maintenance do not damage the keypad Display The Quarter Video Graphics Array QVGA Liquid Crystal Display LCD item 5 has a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels The LCD has an LED backlight to help you see in low light conditions Contrast Keys The contrast keys o 1tem 6 help the operator to increase or decrease the contrast of the LCD Function Keys The following four function keys provide the basic printer controls item 7 Start or stop the ink jet g Select a message for printing To enter the password f4 View and edit the messages For more information on function keys refer to Soft Keys on page 5 4 Rev AA Control Panel 3 3 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Display Screen Tae asswordgl Start Jet Select Message lax as Enter Password B 2 Edit Message zm Print counter DDOCIDCEICIPIDICO E LO0 95 Ink Part Ma 4904 C 10 14 19 05 2011 TEST MESSAGE Videojet 1 10 13 05 11 10 14 Printhead off 1 Text Message 2 Fault Messages 3 Control K
89. igure gt Set Mixing Time Figure 3 9 on page 3 10 2 Adjust the Hour and Minute settings to the required time in 24 hour clock format Note The default scheduled time for the ink core mix is 06 00 Hours For example if you need to set the mix to complete at the beginning of each shift which starts at 7 30 am enter the hours as 7 and minutes as 30 Rev AA Ink Compartment 3 9 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual ard Sesten anfiaure ore Barcode Setup BEckup System Settings Restore System Settings Full System BacXup Bull System Restore System Mbdate Set Beira date Select Alternative Mera Special Printing Mode kemi e Raster Pritocol Configuration Barcoke Scan Setup Set Miging Time Threshold hours l Previous core mix was 0 min aga Figure 3 9 Set Mixing Time Option When an ink mix sequence is due the software prompts the user and a countdown timer appears to allow the user to either postpone the mix sequence or run it This message continues to appear every 5 minutes until allowed to run Note During mixing the ink system will perform a number of fluid mix steps Types of Ink Mixing Sequences There are two types of ink mixing sequence e Short Ink Core Mix 9 minutes Long Ink Core Mix 17 minutes Tean Stop Jet Quic Stop Jet Mole Flush System glush Purge Erbilical Purge EmptM Ink Core Fill Ink Core Flush Ink Cole Long Ink Core Mix Co from USB Print Setup Warnind Enable Gu
90. igure 5 54 Editor Attributes Menu 3 Press the Up arrow key or the Down arrow key until the required attribute is selected shown by the cursor under the first letter of the attribute name 4 Press the Right arrow key to select the attribute and press the Left arrow key to cancel the attribute You can also use the space bar to select or cancel the attributes 5 When all the required attributes are set press the Enter key to save the settings and return to the Message Editor Rev AA Manage Text 5 55 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual 5 56 Manage Text To Insert a Barcode Do the following tasks to insert a Barcode Note Refer to Barcode Specifications on page A 10 for more information on the type of barcodes that are allowed 1 Press the F7 key until the size of the font for the barcode you require is displayed Note When the height of barcode is less than 16 drops the printer does not allow the operator to print human readable elements of barcodes Press the F5 key or ALT E and select In line Attributes to open the Editor Attributes screen see Figure 5 55 Use the Up and Down arrow keys to highlight the Barcode option Use the Right arrow key or Left arrow key to select the required barcode ditor Attributes Font type Invert Reverse Double Dot Triple Got Inverse video Check sum Human Readable Figure 5 55 Select the Type of Barcode If you require to include a check sum for error correctio
91. int PassfHord seen here Present Font Size Font videalet 16 High blidealet rFi Font F2 Insert User Field F3 Modify Attributes F4 Message Parameters Shift Fl Save and Exit Printhead of O i _ _ NK Figure 5 5 Create New Message To Edit a Message Do the following tasks to edit the messages 1 Press the Alt M keys The Messages menu appears 2 From the Messages menu select Edit Message The Select Message To Edit menu appears sage To Edit AL YES TEST MESSAGE VIDEQIET Figure 5 6 Select Message to Edit Dialog Box 3 Select the message that you require to edit The Message Editor screen appears 5 20 Manage Messages Rev AA Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual The function keys are assigned as follows in the Message Editor screen f1 Select font height Note Videojet 1710 printer has 5 7 9 12 16 24 and 34 high fonts Note The font heights available are independent of language f2 Insert a user field Change the attributes f4 Set the message parameters i a Save the changes and exit the Message Editor To Select the Source for a Message You can set and select the stored messages in the machine by an internal source or an external parallel message selection source 1 2 O N O C A CQ Press the Alt M keys The Messages menu appears Select Message Select Source The Message Select Source dialog box appears T BIEN Selec ASS ale a Source asia Gele Sele
92. int Wiessaces s ve ees ys whose ERE RE eed EE aed xn 4 27 Howto Select x Messa de ic Us tis EE SIMU EET a 4 27 How tO Start the Printing aeo carp inca tig hr b UE E rto pep aes 4 28 Monitor the PANONE od ud bre bel eie gets em 4 28 Howto Stop the DEBIDO ocuosourio Sich e Eco oreet EREE trio 4 28 How to Install and Print Custom Fonts 0 4 29 InstallaHOn i 22e dod oS T P EE EN ERR PA 4 29 Create and Print a Message s i dco bore doe beret Rn ied 4 30 Turn oft the PEIBEeE ous 6 i medido a aU PEE Line de 4 31 Chapter 5 User Interface igiegcloivic ole eee ee eet Te eer ee eee ee ree ee eee d 5 1 To Select the Menus and Items 0 00006 5 1 To Enter the Text Numbers and Toggle Values 5 3 Mena Descrip TOM sah peir Eaa rra E EE E eaa a E 5 6 huc p nen eet Gah eh E A een a 5 6 JE RE o See ee eee ae eee ENT EET 5 8 User Pie Cesc odd na ee Ee eee eae B 5 9 Rev AA 3 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual DUDD e Seite PEU SEHE NES qe stad a AER 5 10 PASS ONC Catus astute Ua dub Beas bee a a LS due 5 11 DY SEIN TC 5 12 COME UCs bites cu nena a EE a eee 5 14 Manage MessdeeSe resime soe utm as sae eee ae A 5 19 To Create a Moda Cernay ta e itt ect E eee eee 5 19 TO Edita Messages cce ve thar eH DR bed E Ub ONEA 5 20 To Select the Source for a Message 00 005 5 21 To Copy and Paste a Message 0 0 00 eee eee 5 22 To Enter Multiple Lines
93. ion explains the safety guidelines related to electrical power supply and electrical cables Electrical Power Supply A N Warning PERSONAL INJURY Lethal voltages are present within this equipment when it is connected to the mains electrical supply Only trained and authorized personnel must carry out the maintenance work N Warning PERSONAL INJURY Observe all statutory electrical safety codes and practices Unless it is necessary to run the printer disconnect the printer from the mains electrical supply before removing the covers or attempting any service or repair activity Non adherence to this warning can result in death or personal injury A N Warning PERSONAL INJURY A high AC voltage is present at the inverter and backlight Extreme caution is required when diagnosing failure in these areas 2 2 Electrical Safety Guidelines Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Electrical Cables N Warning PERSONAL INJURY 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 For pluggable equipment the socket outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible N Warning PERSONAL INJURY Always inspect the cables for damage wear corrosion and deterioration Make all grounding bonding connections void of areas of
94. ipment designed for use within certain voltage limits IEC 60950 1 2001 oafety requirements for information technology equipment including electrical business equipment EN 60529 1992 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures IP code 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 N 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 limits 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 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Shielded cables must be used wit
95. is different from the first password entered the Change Password dialog box appears see Figure 4 8 Press Esc key to return to the New Password dialog box Else the new password is saved and the Menu screen appears 4 6 How to Set the Passwords Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Change Password Different passwords entered Try again Press Enter to continue Figure 4 8 Change Password How to Set the Password Levels for Menus Do the following tasks to set the password levels for the menus available in the UI 1 Press Alt w and select Set Password Levels see Figure 4 9 to open the Change Password Levels screen see Figure 4 10 on page 4 7 MOF crd word for Level ill t Pa ini for Level amp Auto Logout LO ON flee Figure 4 9 Set Password Levels Select the menu see Figure 4 10 on page 4 7 that needs a change in the password level access and press the Enter key The Enter New Password Level screen appearsFigure 4 11 on page 4 8 Change Password Level pasadas Editor User Fields Print Password System Configure Calibrate Data Logging Message Editor Figure 4 10 Change Password Level 2 Change the password levels for the different menus and press the Enter key to save the changes Note The Messages menu is shown here as an example Rev AA How to Set the Passwords 4 7 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual nter Mew Password Levels Select Print Message i m Message Select S
96. it Alpha Alpha Timer Char Timer Char Timer Char Timer Char 01 hi e Figure 5 43 Timer Setup Press Enter to save and exit Press F2 to open the Select user field window and select the Timer option You can see the format that you set above in the preview window shown in Figure 5 44 Figure 5 44 Timer User Field To Set the Encoded Hour Do the following tasks to set up the encoded hour 1 Follow from Step 1 to Step 4 under the section To Create a Message on page 5 19 to open the Message Editor screen Note Make sure that the height of the font and position of the cursor are correct Manage User Fields 5 47 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual 2 Press the keys A t U to open the User Fields menu 3 Select Setup Encoded Hour and press Enter to open the Alpha Hour dialog box see Figure 5 45 Alpha Hour 12 00 am 01 00 am 02 00 am 03 00 am U4 00 am 05 00 am 06 00 am 07 00 am 08 00 am 09 00 am Figure 5 45 Setup Encoded Hour 4 Set the alphabets or numeric values to different hours in a day 5 Press Enter to save and exit To Set the Encoded Day of the Week 1 Follow from Step 1 to Step 4 under the section To Create a Message on page 5 19 to open the Message Editor screen Note Make sure that the height of the font and position of the cursor are correct 2 Press the keys Alt U to open the User Fields menu 3 Select Setup Encoded Day of Week and press Enter to open the Day
97. itor Eser Fields vti Font wide gjet F High elo mr NL t3 axi Figure 5 47 Select Font Height Do the following tasks to set the height of the font from the Editor menu 1 Press the A t E keys or press F1 The Editor menu appears see Figure 5 48 Set 5 hoard Type Save Message and Sit lead Message E andon Figure 5 48 Editor Menu 2 Select the Select Font option The Select Font menu appears Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select the height of the font 5 moa 7 High 3 High 12 High 16 High 24 High J Figure 5 49 Select Font List 3 Select the font height and press the Enter key 5 50 Manage Text Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual To Select Content The editor automatically selects the block of text that you enter This feature is referred to as Default Text Selection Figure 5 50 If this feature is not available the message No Text Selected appears in that area Messages Editor Ner Fields Bint PassfHord 8 TEST MESSAGE Videojet Default Text Font Videolet 16 High Selection Midaealet F1 Font FMN Black F2 Insert User Field F3 Modify Attributes F4 Message Parameters Shift Fl Save and Exit Printhead off Figure 5 50 Text Selection Press Ctrl Left arrow key or Ctrl Right arrow key to highlight the required text To Copy and Paste Text You can copy some text to the clip board and paste the text in a different area To Copy Text Do the
98. jet 1710 Operator Manual A N Warning PERSONAL INJURY If the battery is replaced by an incorrect type it will lead to an explosion Always dispose off the used batteries according to the instructions and local regulations N Warning PERSONAL INJURY In a fault condition heater can reach 70 C Do not touch the plate on which the heater is mounted The failure to follow this warning can cause personal injury Rev AA Other Important Guidelines 2 11 Main Parts Videojet 1710 Printer 1 Control Panel 6 Electronics Compartment 2 Ink Compartment 7 On Standby Switch 3 Umbilical 8 Back Filter 4 Printhead 5 Connector Panel The components are not shown in the picture Figure 3 1 Main Parts of the Printer Rev AA Videojet 1710 Printer 3 1 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Control Panel You can use the control panel Figure 3 2 to do the following tasks e Start and stop the printer Create edit copy and delete the print messages e Select a message to print Monitor the status of the printer Configure and control the printer functions Note You can set the password protection for some functions to prevent any access that is not authorised BOE DOODODOOOGEP COGCC CC OCJCJO OO CEP DP Q2 E 1 Status LEDs 5 Display 2 Arrow Keys 6 Contrast Key 3 Keypad 7 Function Keys 4 Information Key Figure 3 2 Control Panel Note Language spec
99. ke up cartridge is Exceeded inserted more than ten times Insert a new make up cartridge Ink Core Level High Ink level in the ink core module is very high The icon must not be illuminated after a short interval of time If the icon is displayed for more than 5 minutes report the fault to a maintenance engineer Refer to the service manual for more information Ink Core Level Low Check whether the ink cartridge is empty If an empty ink cartridge is replaced with a full cartridge while the jet is running the printer will automatically top up the core x Cabinet Hot Electronics compartment is above 70 i degrees Celsius Contact Videojet maintenance engineer Ink Core Insertions The ink core module has been Exceeded disconnected reconnected more than ten times Insert a new ink core module Pump RPM Near Pump RPM setpoint greater than 98 to Max achieve set pressure Contact Videojet maintenance engineer No Ink Core No data from ink core module smartchip ink core module not plugged in Contact Videojet maintenance engineer Ink Core Service Ink core module nearing end of service Soon 0 5 left life 0 5 life is equal to 20 hours for 1710 Contact Videojet maintenance engineer Table 7 5 Warning Icons Continued 7 10 Printer Status Icons Rev AA Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Remedial Action Ink core module nearing end of service life 2 life is equal to 80 hours for 1710
100. key to return to the Menu screen Note Diagnostics screens can be accessed and scrolled through by pressing i key on the keypad Table 4 3 Calibration Menu Rev AA Calibrate Menu 4 11 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Data Logging Menu The Data Logging menu press Alt D see Figure 4 15 gives you access to the printer operation data and allows remote access to the data oduct Counter View Ruri Ha UFS seset Run Hours koa Log Onto Remate Mit Remate Enter Service infa rmation Figure 4 15 Data Logging Menu How to View Version Information Bata Logging Version Information cC Version 1 1 710 337 A Sil Build IER ERA ZI Date 12 May 2011 TESTS PE az LE Print Engine Type Calypso SH Firtivware version 255 255 255 Image version Mat available Image Date Mot available CSB board issue Not available Utilisation CSBANKkCore SPI SPI Figure 4 16 Version Information The Version Information see Figure 4 16 gives the information on the following Version of the software The date that the software was created Type of printhead engine Version of the printhead engine firmware CE image version CE image date CSB board issue Utilisation level Speciality Pigmented Ink 4 12 Data Logging Menu Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Product Counter The product counter shows the total number of products that the printer has detected All detected products are counted here incl
101. mat Alpha Month e Alpha day e Julian date To Define a Pull Week Do the following tasks to add pull week to the user field 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 under the section To Create a Custom User Field on page 5 33 Highlight the Description option through Down arrow key Select the Text option through Left and Right arrow keys Press the Enter key to open the configuration dialog box for text user fields Figure 5 31 Lll eal FG DE BC Attribute Pull week Figure 5 31 Pull Week After you enter the text go to the Attribute sub menu and use the right or left key to select Pull Week Press Enter You can set the following parameters Roll Day Day of the week for roll over Offset Unit Default is Week Offset Value Sets the number of weeks after the roll day 1s set e Mode Roll Forward Back or Nearest Use Locale Language Yes or No Manage User Fields 5 39 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual ll Weak RollDay Sty Offset Unit Week Offset Value Mode Forward Use Locale Language Yes Figure 5 32 Pull Week Parameters For example 1f the current date is 20 06 09 and the mode is Forward then the inserted date is 08 MUS The printer on the roll day 24 06 09 Wednesday adds two weeks to calculate the date that is inserted Back then the inserted date is I EFTS The printer calculates from the previous roll day 17 06 09 Wednesday
102. n in the barcode then use the Right arrow key or Left arrow key to select the box Note If you cannot highlight the check sum now the current setting is necessary for the type of barcode selected If you require a human readable version of the barcode to appear under the barcode press the Right arrow or Left arrow key to select the following options on the Human Readable attribute None e Small Large Huge Note You can select human readable fonts sizes between 5 high and 7 high For the stitched barcodes a 9 high font is available Press the Enter key to save the barcode and exit the Editor Attributes screen Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual 8 Enter the barcode data at the cursor A graphical representation of the barcode now appears in the Message Editor window For example you can see some useful information about the input allowed for the type of barcode EAN S selected Bar Code Mame Size EAM B 24 High Bar Code Length F Valid Characters 0123456789 Figure 5 56 Bar Code Note You can insert a user field into a barcode if all the characters in this field are valid for the type of barcode 9 Finish the barcode edition and move the cursor away with the Left arrow or Right arrow key To Insert Foreign Language Characters You can include the characters from more than one language alphabet in a message Do the following tasks to insert foreign language characters 1 Follow Step 1 to Step
103. n select the format Binary or BCD and use the inverted function to invert high to low the data Use the options to configure how the inputs are read Wessage Select Source essage Select Source Sel Select Format Binary Select Invert L Ge iae Messa Mes Edit External Select Opens the External Message Select menu Table Enter the names of the messages to be standard for available to the external source The external Videojet 1710 message names can be added edited and deleted Press the F2 key to select message names from a list of those available Edit Barcode Scan Opens the Barcode Scan Message Select Select Table Table dialog box The Barcode Scan Select table works in conjunction with the External Message Select table refer To Select the Source for a Message on page 5 21 The user configures the External Message Select table to map message names to an index number in the range 00 to 99 The user configures the Barcode Scan Select table to map each index number to a sequence of characters numbers or letters which may be received from a connected barcode scanner arcode Scan Messac ict Table T DO J Cn CH E GO P3 pP Delete All Deletes all internal messages Messages Export message to You can transfer a single message and all the USB resources it uses if you want to take the messages to another printer to print from the printer to an USB stick Import message You can transfer a si
104. n the Message Parameters menu Print Not Complete 1 Make sure that the Max Printed Dots value set in the Message Parameters menu is equal to the maximum number of dots required for a raster stroke depends on the model Refer to To Set the Message and Default Parameters on page 5 23 Refer to Appendix A Specifications for more information on the different models of the printer 2 You must check for any ink deposits on the printhead and clean the printhead if necessary Refer to Clean the Printhead on page 6 6 Poor Print Quality The example on the left shows good Plz IEZI overall character formation no stray drops and an even application of print Table 7 2 describes the samples of bad printing their causes and the steps required to correct the fault Sample and Cause Clean the printhead Perform the nozzle flush procedure wash the nozzle with wash down Make sure Jet not aligned correctly or nozzle has that the gutter is clean a partial block Note bottom drops clipping the edge of the gutter Possible EHT too low Table 7 2 Samples of Bad Printing 7 4 Print Not Complete Rev AA Sample and Cause Phasing error The correct placement of drop is not good You see a good amount of splashing in the area around TEST FRAT Wie siii mka REC 1L 4 Tow 2d QW ju Yr Incorrect modulation too many satellites charging process not correct PRIMt SUHLITO Pressure too high drops not deflected cor
105. n the cartridge labels 1 Ink Cartridge 2 Make up Fluid Cartridge Figure 6 1 Smart Cartridges To add or replace the cartridges do the following tasks 1 Open the door of the ink compartment and keep the door in the position shown in the Figure 6 1 N Warning PERSONAL INJURY AII fluids like the ink solvent and make up fluid are volatile and flammable They must be stored and handled according to local regulations Work only in areas with good ventilation The cleaning solution is poisonous if taken internally Do not drink Seek medical attention immediately if ingested 2 Pullthe old ink cartridge item 1 Figure 6 2 on page 6 4 and the old make up fluid cartridge item 2 out of the printer cabinet Note Shake the ink cartridge before inserting it into the printer Replace Smart Cartridges 6 3 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual 1 Ink Cartridge 2 Make up Fluid Cartridge Figure 6 2 Pull out the Cartridges 3 Insert the new ink cartridge into the ink cartridge holder by aligning the cartridge key with the correct holder slot see Figure 6 3 on page 6 5 Make sure that the cartridge is engaged completely in the folder Note Push the cartridge until the cartridge locks into the cartridge holder that is till you hear a snap sound 6 4 Replace Smart Cartridges Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual
106. nd the start minute of the first shift that you do not require The shifts that follow are not used 7 Enter the character that stands for the first shift in the Character for shift 1 field This character that is for the current shift that is inserted in the messages during print The printer counts upward from that character forward to get the remaining shift codes An example of shift codes is shown in Table 5 14 Value Entered Shift1 Shift 2 Shift 3 Shift4 Shift 5 Table 5 14 Shift Codes 8 Press the Enter key to save the settings and exit the Set Shifts Menu To Set the Timer Do the following tasks to set up the timer 1 Follow from Step 1 to Step 4 under the section To Create a Message on page 5 19 to open the Message Editor screen 5 46 Manage User Fields Rev AA Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Note Make sure that the height of the font and position of the cursor are correct Press the keys A t U to open the User Fields menu Select Setup Timer and press Enter to open the Timer Setup dialog box Set the following values for Timer Setup see Figure 5 43 e Number of Digit 2 or 4 Update Interval 15 30 or 60 minutes for a two character timer 1 15 30 or 60 minutes for a four character timer Timer Value Select each digit to appear as digit or an alphabetic character by setting the value for Timer Char 1 2 3 and 4 Timer Setup E Wedate Interval 15 min Timer Value 1 BF Alpha Dig
107. ngle message and all the from USB resources it uses from the USB stick to the printer Table 5 3 Messages Menu and Commands Continued Rev AA Menu Description 5 7 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Editor The commands in the Editor menu are shown only if the Message Editor is open If the Message Editor is closed the only option shown in the Editor menu is Only used when in Editor Note All Editor commands are available from level I and above Editor Menu Commands Function Select Font Opens the Select Font menu The selected font is applied to the selected text in the message Note Press F1 to change font height Insert User Field Godify Attributes Wopy Text gaste Text Set Beyboard Type Save Message Save and Sit Insert User Field Opens the Select user field menu The contents of the user field are copied into the message at print time Example expiry date shift code Note Press F2 to select user field Modify Attributes Opens the Editor Attributes menu One or more attributes can be set The set attributes are applied to the selected text in the message Attributes are properties that can be applied to individual characters Note Press F3 to modify attributes Copy Text Copies the selected text to the clipboard Paste Text Pastes the text from the clipboard at the cursor position Set Keyboard Opens the Select keyboard Type menu Select the keyboard type to be used for the edit session Charact
108. nly recommended with linear rasters Barcode Specifications A 11 Glossary Rev AA Cartridge Shaking The ink cartridge must be shaken agitated for a period of time before it is inserted into the printer Two methods of shaking ink cartridges are hand shaking and machine shaking Character Set The character sets are a combination of number of different language alphabets and special text characters that are programmed in the printer Charge The electrical charge that is applied to the small drops of ink The amount of charge applied depends on the destination of the drop on the substrate CIJ In the CIJ technology a continuous stream of ink breaks into small ink drops and these ink drops are deflected to form the characters and images on the substrate Clean Start Clean start is a printer start sequence which removes the splashing of ink and spray during the startup This startup sequence is used if Clean Stop was used earlier to stop the printing Clean Stop The Clean Stop feature provides the required time to remove the ink from the manifold and nozzle before the ink jet stops This action prevents any deposits of ink on the printhead A clean printer operates correctly for longer periods of time Deflector Plate The deflector plate creates a high voltage field in the printhead The high voltage field deflects ink droplets for printing You can change the voltage in the deflector plate to control the character height Gutt
109. nt the damage to the printer components use only soft brushes and lint free cloths to clean the printer Do not use high pressure air cotton waste or abrasive materials Clean the Printhead 6 7 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual A N Caution EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Make sure that the cleaning solution is compatible with the ink used before you clean the printhead The failure to follow the caution can damage the printer Note Make sure that the jet is turned off Check the red LED in the charge electrode If the red LED is illuminated it indicates that jet is still running Procedure Materials Required e Cleaning Kit e Clean Bristle brush e Spray Bottle e Clean swabs Do the following tasks to clean the printhead 1 Position the printhead in the approved wash station or above a bonded service tray with the nozzle pointing down Figure 6 5 on page 6 9 Note Make sure that there is proper grounding of the wash station while cleaning 2 Make sure that the bristles of the soft brush are wet with the solvent 3 Clean the charge electrode by moving the brush in an up and down motion Continue to spray the cleaning solution on the brush 6 8 Clean the Printhead Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Figure 6 5 Cleaning the Charge Electrode 4 Clean the gutter by placing the bristles of the brush in the gutter and by slightly rotating the brush Continue to spray the cleaning solution on the brush Figure 6 6 Cle
110. of attributes Normal Text Normal text is a fixed text string that is used when you insert the serial data Clock Information To Set Clock Information The following table lists the clock codes required to define the clock information Code Definition A Day number 1 to 7 x x s x T T usa ner VW European Week Number Table 5 12 Codes and Definitions Do the following tasks to add a clock information attribute to the user field 1 Follow steps 1 to step 3 under the section To Create a Custom User Field on page 5 33 2 Select the Description as Text with the help of Left and Right arrow keys Rev AA Manage User Fields 5 35 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual 3 Press the Enter key to open the configuration dialog box for text user fields see Figure 5 25 Text jaime Clock Information Figure 5 25 Clock Information Option 4 Enter the correct code in the Text field Refer to Table 5 12 on page 5 35 for more information When you enter the code remember the following a These codes are case sensitive b The standard date codes are from the Gregorian calendar used by western nations The Arab Hejra calendar uses different date codes c You can add other characters like numbers spaces punctuation marks to format the codes For example DE FG BC Note Clock codes with lower case represents expiry dates of the same code definition 5 Select the Attribute as Clock Information 6 Pres
111. ompts the following message Ink Addition 4 23 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual WRONG INK TYPE WRONG INK TYPE Ink Low Replace Ink Cartridge Ink Low Replace Ink Cartridge MUST HAND SHAKE FOR 2 MINUTES MUST MACHINE SHAKE FOR 10 MINUTES Figure 4 32 Wrong Ink Type Note Press Esc to abort the procedure 4 The printer prompts the following message Remove the cartridge and replace it with correct ink type Ink Low Replace Ink Cartridge Ink Low Replace Ink Cartridge MUST HAND SHAKE FOR 2 MINUTES MUST MACHINE SHAKE FOR 10 MINUTES Figure 4 33 Ink Low Warning Note Press ESC to abort the procedure 5 When the correct ink cartridge is inserted a message appears prompting the user to confirm if the ink cartridge has been shaken Confirm Ink Cartridge has been shaken Confirm Ink Cartridge has been shaken MUST HAND SHAKE FOR 2 MINUTES MUST MACHINE SHAKE FOR 10 MINUTES Figure 4 34 Confirm Cartridge Shaken 6 Ifthe ink cartridge has been shaken as prompted press Enter to proceed with ink fill 7 The ink level increases and the ink core level will be at 100 Two Cartridge Ink Fill Some inks come in two catridges and required to be combined together in the ink core and are known as two catridge ink fill Input both catridges A and B to complete the ink fill The ink type shown on the main display of the printer ends with AB to match the label on the package If the ink cartridge is V483A C or V483B
112. or alphanumeric format The system automatically selects the type of counter from the start current and end values configured Alphanumeric counters count 0 to 9 and A to Z 6 Press the Enter key to save the settings and exit the Counter Configuration dialog box Counter Field Definitions Field Name Definition Start Value The value from where the count starts When the value is reset the counter returns to this value Current Value The counters current value This field changes the current value of a counter that is used now When you set a new counter the value entered here must be identical to the Start Value End Value The value that the counter reaches at the end of the count The counter resets to the start value the next time it increases Step Size The number of units with which the counter increases or decreases The size is a numerical value even for alphabetical counters a value of 2 causes an alphabetical counter to count a c e g Step Direction Set to Increment or Decrement Repeat Count The number of times that a count value is printed before the value increments or decrements Rev AA Manage User Fields 5 41 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Field Name Definition Leading Character Define another character to replace any leading zeros The default setting is O and the leading zeros remain the same Inc Dec on This field shows the causes for the counter to increment or decrement its
113. ource E Edit External Select Table z Edit Barcode Scan Select Table 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 Figure 4 11 Enter New Password Levels 3 Press the Esc key to go to the menu screen How to Access Other Password Levels Do the following tasks to access other password levels 1 Press Alt w and select the Enter Password option from the Password menu Alternatively press F3 in the Main screen The Enter Password dialog box appears see Figure 4 12 nter Password Current Password Level EE GE GE Figure 4 12 Enter Password Dialog Box 2 Enter the password for the feature level you must access The current access level used is shown at the top of the dialog box You can use all the menu options that are set at this password level or below that level How to Clear the Password A N Caution RISK OF UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS To prevent unauthorized access to the software make sure that you do Clear Password when you exit from a higher level Press Alt w and select Clear Password see Figure 4 13 to clear the password for the access level used at this time and return to password level 0 4 8 How to Set the Passwords Rev AA Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual elds mint Siter Password lear Password Set Password for Lev Set Password for fon Set Password vels Ato Logout Figure 4 13 Clear Password Option Note The password is not deleted but the user access is reset to the lowest privilege level from the
114. ox 3 Enter the name of the source message in the From box 4 Enter the name of the new message in the 7o box 5 Press the Enter key to copy the message and return to the Menu screen To Enter Multiple Lines in a Message Note The printer automatically selects the best configuration from the message that you entered 5 22 Manage Messages Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual You can enter the messages that have a maximum height of 34 dots 1710 printer You can enter multiple lines of text until all lines fit within the allowed height of the message Use the Up and Down arrow keys to move the cursor to the line where you enter the text To Set the Message and Default Parameters The message parameters define the visual features and position product delay of the message The different parameters that are available Messages gt Default Parameters are shown in Table 5 10 and Figure 5 10 on page 5 24 Parameter Range Description Width Refer to Controls the final message width The maximum speed Message width of the print puts a limit to the minimum width Set the and Positioning width to 1 and print at the maximum rate that you can get Addendum for the selected number of printed drops Character 1to 10 Sets the character height at 1 minimum print height to Height 10 maximum print height Character 0 to 9 Sets the character gap between 0 equivalent to a single Gap vertical line of dots to 9 rasters stroke
115. paint ink build up and corrosion Grounding and Bonding A N Warning PERSONAL INJURY The printer must be connected to an AC power supply that has a protective ground conductor and must be according to IEC requirements or applicable local regulations N Warning PERSONAL INJURY Do not use the printer 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 Rev AA Electrical Safety Guidelines 2 3 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual A N Warning PERSONAL INJURY Always ground conductive equipment to an earthing electrode or to the building grounding system with approved cables as per NEC standards in order to drain all potential static discharge For example a metal service tray to earth ground N Warning PERSONAL INJURY A resistance reading from the grounded service tray to the equipment chassis or mounting bracket should be 0 to less than 1 ohm A resistance check should be made using a safe and reliable ohmmeter and should be done on a frequent basis N Warning PERSONAL INJURY The PCBs contain static sensitive devices A suitably grounded antistatic wrist strap must be worn when working on or handling PCBs A N Warning PERSONAL INJURY Always prevent static discharge from occurring Use proper Grounding and Bonding methods Only use Videojet approved metallic service trays and ground cable
116. perator Manual The Printer Does Not Start 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on To turn on the printer press the green push button 2 Check the system status LEDs see Table 7 1 to see if a system fault has occurred or if the user interference is required Illuminated Diagnosis RED Any fault that prevents the printing For example jet not running deflector plate trip AMBER and GREEN The printer requires user interference to prevent a system fault For example ink or make up fluid low The printer can print correctly Table 7 1 System Status LEDs 3 Ifthe red or amber LEDs are illuminated inspect the display to see that icons and related message are displayed Refer to Printer Status Icons on page 7 6 4 Ifthe green LED is illuminated and the printer does not print Make sure that the product sensor and shaft encoder are connected and correctly operating a lamp found behind the product sensor must flash if a product passes the sensor f the problem continues report the fault to VTI 1 800 843 3610 within United States only The customers outside the US must contact a Videojet subsidiary office or the local Videojet distributor 5 If the system status LEDs do not illuminate check the main electrical supply as follows a Make sure that the main electrical supply is available b Make sure that the main input connector is fitted correctly c Make sure that the main power supply button is in
117. r Setup Encoded Hour Setup Encoded Day of Week Figure 5 22 User Fields Menu 2 Select New User Field and press the Enter key The New User Field dialog box appears Jew User Field ame Description Text Figure 5 23 New User Field Dialog Box 3 Enter a name for the User Field Note Do not press the Enter key after you enter the name in the user field Use the Down arrow key to select one of the types of description 4 Use the Left arrow key and Right arrow key to select one of the following types of descriptions e Text Counter refer to To Set a Counter on page 5 40 Logo refer to To Add Logo on page 5 42 Remote refer to To Add Remote on page 5 43 For example you can select the Text as the description and press the Enter key 5 Enter the content in the text field 6 Use the Left arrow key and Right arrow key to select the Attribute Select Normal Text as the attribute You can select one of the following attributes also e Normal Text refer to To Set Text Attributes on page 5 35 Clock Information Prompted Field List Prompt Pull Week 5 34 Manage User Fields Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual e Pull Month wt Text WTI ttribuitele aT TN E Figure 5 24 Text Attribute f Enter the data that you require to print 8 Press the Enter key to save and exit To Set Text Attributes If you select Text as the description you can set the following types
118. r Supply 4244 dot boutie i dd e ea ae ent dct 2 2 Bl ctfical Cables oe Expte DRE Ber Dos 2 3 Groundme and Bonding e oiu REIS RU hasan DER DES 2 3 DIS T 2 5 Fluid Satety Guidelines out dat Rb TER E RUE E EE 2 5 Read the Material Safety Data Sheets 0 2 5 Ink and Make up Fl ld aii x sek bates cede sad seeded en URP 2 6 Cleaning SONMIIOM his boe dcr ree dau unte deals Son daring Oe ds 2 8 Compressed Air Safety Guidelines 0 00 00 00 0 eee 2 9 UI Related Safety Guidelines 0 0 eee eee eee 2 10 Rev AA 1 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Other Important Guidelines 0 0 0 eee eee eee 2 10 Chapter 3 Main Parts Videojet 17 10 Printer x54 vy o5c ii wea eit ose E N clem ew uti 3 1 CONC DAD setup ee de PN Db on sh outcast 3 2 LACUS EBIDS es Set thd vibes a dames dn eae uetus 3 2 ALETOW ISeV SEE tuu MESI eem ES TUE ITE 3 3 ISe ddl cage dtt E pa dS LA scd ace rs E E E 3 3 Display eesnimi a eee teehee be Dea es 3 3 CONTIS CVS P 3 3 EFUDGDODIISeyS Lau eo recoge deed ted des ue pedet 3 3 Display Screen oe 2555 90 Vor Eire Ee wp IH et P 3 4 Electronics Compartment 454 bo sae duinik e daredia Eween bed 3 5 Ink Compartment 25a c 4 28 Toni os oe hae s alee ba aoe ee 3 6 Ink Gore Modules ded Dore HER Erie bees eS s eS 3 6 Gutter Pump Valve Module sssesesleeeeeesn 3 7 Smarte aCe oa tel arte atte Bima hems SCA ur
119. r and minute for five shifts You can set the character also for the shifts Do the following to set up the shifts 1 2 3 Select User Fields from the menu bar and press the Enter key Select Set Shifts from the User Fields menu Press the Enter key to open the Set Shifts dialog box Figure 5 42 on page 5 46 Set the start time for each shift that you require to use start with shift 1 with the help of Up and Down arrow keys For example to set a start time of shift 1 as 7 15 A M set Start hour of shift one to seven and Start minute of shift one to 15 Select the start time fields of the consecutive shifts using the arrow keys and enter the necessary values see step 4 Manage User Fields 5 45 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Note Hour values depend on the 24 hour clock For example the entry 15 is for 3 00 PM which is the start time of the shift Note The start time of the shift 2 must be after the start time of shift 1 When shift 3 is set the start time must be after the start times of shifts 1 and 2 Note Shifts must be consecutive you cannot set the timings for shift 1 and shift 3 and exclude Shift 2 Set Shifts Start minute of shift 1 Character for shift 1 Start hour of shift 2 7 Start minute af shift 2 Character for shift 2 Start hour af shift 3 Start minute af shift 3 Character for shift 3 r DD n A m i pr Figure 5 42 Set the Shifts 6 Enter 0 for both the start hour a
120. r to understand the different parts and different printing operations of the printer Related Publications Rev AA The following manual 1s available for reference Videojet 1710 Service Manual Part Number 462222 Videojet 1710 Printer l l Videojet 1710 Operator Manual 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 the operator manual is part number 462221 04 Table 1 1 on page 1 2 shows the list of language codes that you can use to identify the translated versions of this manual Note The availability of the Operator Manual is indicated by an asterisk Availability of the Service Manual is indicated by a plus sign For more information contact the Videojet distributor or subsidiary Code Language ANEETA A E note o ponasa e NN os mem 0 0 for mmm 0 mme 7 m ma mo mm 0 7 m m 7 LEN NN NN RN D mm 70 mo oo 9 7 LEN NN RUN NN m je 7 mo me 0 0 m me 7 Table 1 1 List of Language Codes 1 2 Related Publications Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Code Language Availability see note s qem To mma 0 mo Mmmm e LEN NN NUN NN Table 1 1 List of Language Codes Continued Content Presentation This Operator Manual contains different types of information like safety guidelines additional notes user interface UI terminolo
121. rameters Sit Message changed Default parameters Opens the Default Parameters menu All the default parameters for new messages can be Message Select Source h d Edit Eternal Select Table cnangeg ileal r een Iud Edit Message Opens the Select Message to Edit dialog box xport me T The selected message is opened in an edit TEO E screen To save the edited message go to the Editor menu New Message Opens the New Message dialog box The system prompts to enter the new message name The user can enter the new message in the edit screen To save the new message go to the Editor menu The parameters for a new message are set to the default values Delete Message Opens the Select Message to Delete dialog box The selected message is deleted Note You cannot delete the Test Message and the message selected for printing shown in the WYSIWYG Copy Message Opens the Copy Message dialog box Enter message names in the From and To fields If a message exists and you try to copy the content into that message the following message appears on the display Already exists Overwrite it answer with Y or N Table 5 3 Messages Menu and Commands 5 6 Menu Description Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Messages Menu Commands Function Message Select Source standard for Videojet 1710 Opens the Message Select Source dialog box with options nternal or External For External option you ca
122. re 5 59 Image Attributes 6 Create the required logo on the page see Figure 5 60 Figure 5 60 Logo Created on Microsoft Paint Note If the logo size is bigger than required navigate to Image gt Stretch Skew Enter the appropriate values to stretch skew the images in vertical and horizontal directions Figure 5 61 Ensure to enter equal values in horizontal and vertical columns Manage Logos 5 59 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual 10 Stretch and Skew 2 x es Horizontal i i Cancel Vertical 1 o Z Horizontal 0 Degrees Vertical 0 Degrees Figure 5 61 Image stretch and skew Save the created logo as monochrome bitmap file in the USB Insert the USB drive into the USB port on the printer Press Ctrl F4 on the menu screen of the UI and the Files on USB drive appear iS on USE drive Press the Enter Key and the logo appears on the menu screen see Figure 5 62 on page 5 60 ser Fields Jew bm Font 16 High Width 31 Height 10 ogo Editor Figure 5 62 Logo on Menu Screen Note Make sure that the Height and Font values are not set at Zero 5 60 Manage Logos Rev AA Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual To Use the Logo Editor Menu Press Alt E Editor menu in the Logo Editor screen to display the Logo Editor menu Set Logo Sise Set lo ck Set A e Block ar ick E Block elect Font 18 d User Field Beyboard Type ve Logo Save and E it SHIFT F1 Far Logo bandon
123. rectly drops run in to one another small print Jli i P L m PRINT Gua amp LIiTvY TEST Pressure too low the drops are over deflected or incorrectly positioned Possible loss of most deflected drops Printhead too far from the substrate The drops are affected by air currents and are spaced too far apart vertically Cue GA GL IT e QUAGLY Yw The Printhead slot not vertical to the substrate travel Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Clean and completely dry the printhead Make sure there is enough time available between prints to phase Backflush nozzle and check for correct breakup Check for jet alignment Refer to the service manual for more information Check for jet alignment Refer to the service manual for more information Decrease the distance from the substrate or select a more correct font The face of the of the printhead must be at 90 degrees angle to the surface of the substrate and the slot must be vertical to the substrate movement Refer to the figure below S amp Table 7 2 Samples of Bad Printing Continued Poor Print Quality 7 5 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Printer Status Icons The printer status icons are divided into three groups The indicator icons The indicator icons show the status of the ink jet The fault alarm icons When a fault condition occurs the prints stops printing The warning icons When a warning condition occurs the printer
124. res that an incompatible ink cannot be added to the ink core 3 6 Ink Compartment Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Note All new cartridges contain this feature built into the smart chip If an incorrect cartridge type is inserted in error it alerts the operator about the difference in ink A warning message appears for the user to correct the problem Note If there is a power interruption while loading a full ink cartridge one addition the printer will check that the same ink cartridge is inserted on power up The printer continues to add the ink to the ink core until completion following a prompt Note Some inks are made up of two cartridges A and B The printer will prompt the user to add cartridge A for example V490A C After cartridge A is added completely the user will be prompted to add cartridge B for example V490B C A N Caution EQUIPMENT DAMAGE If the power was inadvertently interrupted for more than two hours while in the middle of replacing an ink cartridge then re shake ink cartridge before use Ink Mixing The ink core routinely mixes the ink in the ink core called Ink Mixing to ensure good ink quality and thus maximum uptime and performance Ink mixing takes place as scheduled for every 24 hours and can also be manually initiated see Figure 3 10 on page 3 10 How to Set the Ink Core Mix Schedule To set the ink core mix schedule do the following tasks 1 Navigate to Conf
125. ridge before fitting e Fit ink cartridge Message prompts to shake the cartridge before fitting Note The UI displays warnings such as Error sensing ink core low level probe and Error sensing ink core mid level probe if the probe level readings are not as expected For example an error appears if the mid level probe shows full when the low level probe shows empty Rev AA Warnings and Alarms 7 13 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Warnings and Alarms Upon Power Restoration Duration Type Pop up at Power Up From To 0 Hrs 72Hrs Warning UA RAIL NG Power interrupted for less than 3 days Leave AC power connected to printer 72Hrs 1 Week Warning WA PNING interrupted for less than 1 week EAV AC power connected to printer 1 2 Warning Week Weeks IA PIN De Om Interrupted for less than d weeks ave AC power connected to printer 2 or more Alarm Weeks ALAR Power interrupted for more than 2 weeks systen Flush required Note System flush is not mandatory Table 7 7 Alarms and Warnings 7 14 Warnings and Alarms Alarm Warning Message Power interrupted for less than 3 days Power interrupted for less than 1 week Power interrupted for less than 2 weeks Power interrupted for more than 2 weeks Rev AA Specifications Electrical Specifications The electrical specifications of the printer are shown in Table A 1 Voltage 100 V AC to 240 V AC Frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz
126. rinter stops the print when it reaches the end of the buffer Table 4 4 High Speed Data Transfer 4 16 How to Configure Ethernet Port Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual How to Enter Service Information You can record the service information on the printer 1 Open Data Logging menu press Alt D eee sts Logging forse Infa araduct Counter View Run Enurs seset Run Hours k g Onto Remate Log Sif Rernote nter Service Information Figure 4 22 Enter Service Information 2 Select the Enter Service Information option and press the Enter key The Enter Service Information dialog box appears see Figure 4 23 nter Service Information Customer Name Address Serial Number Service Centre Voice Figure 4 23 Enter Service Information Dialog Box 3 Enter the following information in the fields Field Entry Printer Location A correct name of location For example factory name and machine number Customer Name The name of your company Address Complete postal address of the printer location Serial Number Enter the serial number of the printer Service Centre The full telephone number of your local Videojet Voice service centre 4 Press the Enter key after you enter the required information Rev AA How to Enter Service Information 4 17 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual How to Create a Message Refer to To Create a Message on page 5 19 for more information Printer Configuration
127. rted text into the format of the required barcode Check sum A check sum is a value used to make sure data is stored or transmitted without an error If the check sum J option is enabled the system creates this digit auto matically pi Example The last digit of the bar code is an optional check sum digit The digit O in the above barcode is the checksum Human Allows the human readable portion of the barcode data Readable to be printed below the barcode or turned off Table 5 17 Options to Modify Attributes 5 54 Manage Text Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Options Functions Example Datamatrix Use this option to set the size for the Data Matrix Data Matrix after the Ul Density symbol encoded the text 32 x 32 Table 5 17 Options to Modify Attributes Continued To Modify Attributes Note You can apply more than one attribute to the selected content Do the following tasks to change the text attributes 1 Select the content in the menu editor You can select the text in the following methods a Set the cursor at the required position in the text and press the Enter key b Press the Ctrl Left arrow key or Ctrl Right arrow key to highlight the required text 2 Press the F3 key to open the Editor Attributes screen You can adjust the attributes of the selected text Font type Invert Reverse Double Dot Inverse video Barcode Check sum Human Readable Mone Datamatrix Density 10 x 10 F
128. s N Warning PERSONAL INJURY Always bond conductive equipment together with approved cables to maintain them at the same potential and minimize static discharge For example printhead to metal service tray 2 4 Electrical Safety Guidelines Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual A N Warning PERSONAL INJURY The Optional Wash Station has been solely designed for the cleaning of the printhead Do not use it for purging or printing operations or for any other purposes Always ensure that the jet is stopped and that any hazardous voltages are switched off prior to the commencement of the printhead wash down N Caution EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Always empty the service trays frequently Some inks and cleaning solutions are flammable Make sure that the waste fluids are disposed according to HAZMAT Fuses A N Warning PERSONAL INJURY To ensure continued protection against fire hazards replace fuses only with the specified type and rating Fluid Safety Guidelines This section describes the hazards that may occur while handling ink make up fluid and cleaning solutions and the safety precautions that a user must take to prevent the hazards Read the Material Safety Data Sheets Read and understand the Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS before using any ink make up fluid or cleaning solution An MSDS exists for each type of ink make up fluid and cleaning solution For more information visit www videojet com and navigate
129. s Do the following tasks to delete the messages 1 Press the Alt M keys The Messages menu appears 2 To delete a single message select the Delete Message The Select Message to Delete dialog box appears ALTES TEST MESSAGE VIDEOJET Figure 5 16 Select Message to Delete Dialog Box A N Caution RISK OF DATA LOSS Make sure to select the correct name The system does not give any confirmation prompt for the message selection a Use the arrow keys to select the message that you require to delete b Press the Enter key to delete the message and return to the Menu screen 3 To delete all messages select the option Delete All Messages and press the Enter key Note All messages except the TEST MESSAGE are deleted 5 28 Manage Messages Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Manage User Fields The User Fields contain the information entered by the user This information can be of any format as follows e Text e Counters Logos e Remote Note The clock code can be considered as text data When a user field is inserted into a message the content of the user field is copied into the message during the print time When the user field changes the message is updated automatically and printed The pre defined user fields in the software are described in Table 5 11 Field Name Description Mnemonic Code and Example Alpha Day The first three letters in the name of the day during nop which the message is printed
130. s equivalent to 10 vertical lines of dots Because of character formation setting O gives a character gap of 1 raster Product Refer to oets the product delay the time between the start of Delay Message width product trigger point and the print start position and Positioning Addendum On Off Reversed back to front character printing On Off Inverted upside down character printing Inverted upside down character printing down character printing Raster 1 to 10 Sets the count for the same raster stroke is to be Repeat printed This allows characters to be emboldened Raster When selected ON the printer automatically selects the Substitution appropriate raster for the line running speed Table 5 10 Default Message Parameters Rev AA Manage Messages 5 23 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Parameter Description Select Raster 5 high Lists the file name of the selected raster 7 high 9 high 2x5 dedicated 12 high 2x7 dedicated 16 high 2x9 dedicated 20 high 24 high 25 high 26 high 3x9 dedicated 34 high Table 5 10 Default Message Parameters Continued To Set Default Parameters The default values for the parameters are set during the installation but you can change the values any time Do the following tasks to set the default parameters 1 Press the Alt M keys The Messages menu appears 2 Select the Default Parameters Figure 5 10 to edit the values Note The default par
131. s for Leap Year Example 152 Minute The current minute in the current hour Two JK characters A Z or 1 9 Example 05 Pull Week The date remains same for the whole week and FG DE BC DD MM YY changes when the printer reaches the rollover Example A pot day Month Shows the month in numeric form DE Example 03 Second Shows the current seconds in the current hour LM Example 57 Shift The printer replaces the value here with a shift code during the print time Set the shifts in the printer to use this field Refer to To Set Shifts on page 5 45 Time The printer prints the system time 09 06 28 To setup the timer refer to To Set the Timer on page 5 46 Timer Shows the current hour and minute in HHMM 1107 format Week of Year The week of the year on which the message was 36 printed Note The first week of the year starts with a week that has 4 days The second week and all the following weeks begin with the rollover day Year Shows the year in YYYY format hiBC HEN NN Table 5 11 List of Pre defined User Fields Continued available for current date time only 5 30 Manage User Fields Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual To Insert a User Field A user field can contain the following information Current and expiration time e Dates e Shift codes e Text e Serially loaded data A logo graphic or a counter 1 From the Message Editor screen press the F2 key or select Insert User Field from th
132. s the Enter key after you enter the codes to save the settings and exit the Time Insert dialog box The new clock insert is added in the list of defined user fields Press the F2 key in the Message Editor screen You can insert this new field in the current message Prompted Fields Prompted fields define the content that can change each time the message is used The content can include a message of the day or other content that is related to a known run of the product but remains the same for that complete run To Define a Prompted Field When a message that contains a prompted field 1s loaded the operator is asked to provide the contents for the field Do the following tasks to add a prompted field in User fields 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 under the section To Create a Custom User Field on page 5 33 2 Highlight the Description option through Down arrow key 3 Select the Text option through Left and Right arrow keys 5 36 Manage User Fields Rev AA 10 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Press the Enter key to open the configuration dialog box for text user fields Figure 5 26 ij jet ted Field zu Attribute Promp Figure 5 26 Attribute Prompted Field Enter a default value for the prompted field which is related to the field with the label Text This text 1s displayed in the prompted field until the operator deletes the text and enters new information Highlight Attribute option using the Down arrow key Sel
133. ssage appears in the display screen to confirm the update How to Install and Print Custom Fonts 4 29 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Confirm iase confirm the update nter to continue Esc to exit 6 Press the Enter key The following message appears in the display screen Note User must wait for few seconds until the note appears to power cycle the printer 1 Power cycle the printer to apply the updates Create and Print a Message Do the following tasks to create and print a message using custom font 1 Press the F3 key while in the Editor Screen for the Editor Attributes screen to appear ditor Attributes Font type to mil Invert zi zi zi Double Dot Triple Dot Inverse video Figure 4 45 Editor Attribute 2 Select the Font type as Custom and press the Enter key 3 Press the F1 key to select the custom font Note Set the font height to match the custom font height 4 Enter the message in the message editor 5 Press Shift Flto save and exit Note Select message to print if the message is not loaded 4 30 How to Install and Print Custom Fonts Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Turn off the Printer A N Caution EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Turn off the printer after the jet shutdown cycle is complete The failure to follow this caution can cause additional maintenance N Caution EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Do not start and stop the printer many times When you stop the printer the printer uses
134. t appears is Menu screen The Menu screen has a row of menus along the top of the screen The menus give quick and easy access to the different functions of the printer You can see only five menus in the screen see Figure 5 1 press the Left arrow key or Right arrow key to access the other menus To Select the Menus and Items To select the menus and the items in the menus you can use either the arrow keys or the short cut keys Rev AA Introduction 5 1 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Arrow Keys To select a menu 1 Press the Left arrow key or Right arrow key until the menu is highlighted 2 Press the Enter key To select an item 1 Press the Up arrow key or the Down arrow key until from a menu the required item is highlighted 2 Press the Enter key Note If there are many items on the menu to display on screen the label More appears next to the top or bottom of the menu For example refer to Figure 5 2 This label indicates that more menu entries are available above or below the items that are displayed now Press the Up arrow key or Down arrow key to scroll through the items More Tag Sarcode Setup Be kup System Settings Restore System Setthas Full System Backup Bull System Restore System Vr date Set Beira date Select Alternative Bero Special Printing Made Remoie Raster Protocol Configuration Barcose Scan Setup Set Miging Time ime Date Set Bangquage Set editor fokt group Photocell Source shotacell
135. t is started and Starting the jet is System lush Purge Jet displayed A flush and bleed sequence is sites eli performed to eliminate ink splashing and spray Fill Ink Core before ink is fed to the nozzle Flush Ink Coe Quick Start The ink jet is started and the message Starting Jet the jet is displayed Use Quick Start if the machine has been off for less than half an hour Clean Stop The ink jet is stopped the nozzle and related Jet ink core module pipes are cleaned Quick Stop This method starts without a flushing sequence Jet and uses the ink supply to bleed air from the nozzle Nozzle Flush The nozzle orifice is cleaned by the application of solvent and a suction action The flush continues for two minutes unless the F1 key is pressed to stop it oystem Flush The machine is started and the flush pump Purge operated This function removes air from the flush system during the commissioning or when air has been introduced to the flush system during a fault etc Press the Enter key and a dialog box opens Are you sure YES NO Umbilical When using Umbilical Purge the umbilical feed Purge and return tubes must be disconnected from the nozzle feed and return tubes Loop the umbilical feed and return tubes together and cap the nozzle feed and return tubes Opens the Umbilical Purge dialog box Select Enable to start and Disable to stop the umbilical purge Empty Ink This function empties the ink from
136. the Esc key Soft Keys The four function keys F1 to F4 are known as the soft keys The UI assigns the default functions to these keys in normal conditions When you hold Alt or Ctrl key the UI assigns different functions to the function keys The functions that are available for different key combinations are shown in Table 5 2 on page 5 4 Function If you hold the alt key Start Printing EK Mew Message E Message Parameters Edit Wser Field zm Print counter OOOQOO00000 100 95 Ink Part No V4904 0 TES Videojet 1 10 19 05 11 16 08 rinthead aff Start Printing or Stop Print if the printer is in the print mode Table 5 2 Soft Keys 5 4 Introduction Rev AA Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Function If you hold the Ctrl key onf igure ie Tire a Quick Start E Nozzle Flush IJ x 2 5 E Continuous Print Copy From USE a Print counter OOOOO00000 100 9 Ink Part Mo 4904 C 16 09 19 05 2011 TEST MESSAGE Videojet 1710 19 05 11 16 09 rinthead aff Quick Start or Quick Stop if the jet is in operation Table 5 2 Soft Keys Continued Introduction 5 5 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Menu Description Messages Messages Menu Commands Function Select Print Opens the Select Message To Print dialog Message box Select a message to print or edit Message Opens the message parameters for the d Bobo ates Parameters selected message All parameters can be Defauli Pa
137. the ON position looks pressed in d If the problem continues report the fault to VTI 9 1 800 843 3610 7 2 The Printer Does Not Start Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Incorrect Print Position 1 Make sure that the Product Delay value set in the Message Parameters menu is correct See To Set the Message and Default Parameters on page 5 23 Distance from Edge Videojet Product Figure 7 1 Print Position 2 Make sure that there are no additional spaces at the start of the message Incorrect Print Size 1 Make sure that the set character height is correct Refer to To Set Font Height on page 5 49 2 Make sure that the distance from the printhead to the product is correct The character height increases and resolution decreases as the printhead moves away from the product Note The optimal distance from the printhead to the product for the best quality is 10 mm EES Distance Figure 7 2 Distance from Product Rev AA Incorrect Print Position 7 3 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual 3 Make sure that the correct font is selected in the message Refer to To Edit a Message on page 5 20 Note Refer to Table A 7 on page A 7 for information on the print height 4 Ifthe message width appears stretched decrease the width value set in the Message Parameters menu Refer to To Set the Message and Default Parameters on page 5 23 9 Ifthe message width appears compressed increase the Width value set i
138. the ink core Core module and puts the ink in a specially programmed ink cartridge Table 5 8 System Menu and Commands 5 12 Menu Description Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual System Menu Command Function Fill Ink Core This function is used to fill an empty ink core module by adding ink from the Ink cartridge Usually this function is used during commissioning or ink core module replacement Flush Ink Flushing of the ink core will take place Flush Core Ink core is performed if the printer is shipped into another location or going for some storage Follow the screen prompts Short Ink Core Mix Short Ink The short ink core mix sequence is triggered Lona Ink Core Mix Core Mix when selected Com fram USB Long Ink Core The long ink core mix sequence is triggered Mix when selected Print Setup Warning Enable Gutter Fault Shutdiwn Enable Copy from This function is used to copy files from a USB USB stick that is plugged into the machine It can be used to update software firmware add new rasters and fonts iles on USB drive 111 BIMIP Print Setup This function allows the warnings that appear Warnings on the screen as icons to be disabled and Enable enabled Print setup warnings isgeals Gutter Fault Opens the Machine Control dialog box You can Shutdown toggle the Gutter fault between Enable and Enable Disable Utter fault shutdown Table 5 8 System Menu and Commands Continued Rev AA Menu Description 5 13
139. to Documentation gt Material Safety Data Sheets Rev AA Fluid Safety Guidelines 2 5 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Ink and Make up Fluid N Caution EQUIPMENT DAMAGE The ink cartridge must be emptied into the ink core in one addition only It is mandatory for the ink cartridge empty to be seated in the designated slot at all times This protects the ink core from air dust or debris A N Caution EQUIPMENT DAMAGE If there is an interruption for more than 1 hour while adding ink then make sure that the cartridge is shaken before you continue to add ink A N Warning PERSONAL INJURY The ink and make up fluid are irritating to the eyes and respiratory system To prevent personal injury when handling these substances Always wear protective clothing and rubber gloves Always wear goggles with side shields or a face mask It is also advisable to wear safety glasses when carrying out maintenance Apply barrier hand cream before handling ink If ink or make up fluid contaminates the skin wash immediately with soap water DO NOT use washdown or solvent to clean ink stains from the skin 2 6 Fluid Safety Guidelines Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual A N Warning PERSONAL INJURY The ink and make up fluid are volatile and highly flammable They must be stored and handled in accordance with local regulations Do not smoke or use a naked flame in the vicinity of these substances Immediately after use remove
140. troduction 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 potential defects and hazards in our products The intended use of the 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 operators on all safety issues so that the printer is serviced and operated in a safe manner General Safety Guidelines Always refer to the correct service manuals as per the specific Videojet printer model for important details Only Videojet trained personnel must carry out installation and maintenance work Any such work undertaken by unauthorized personnel may damage the printer and will invalidate the warranty To avoid damage to the printer components use only soft brushes and lint free cloths for cleaning Do not use high pressure air cotton waste or abrasive materials The printhead must be completely dry before attempting to start the printer otherwise the printhead may get damaged Do not fit or remove any connector on the printer when the power is turned on otherwise the printer may get damaged Rev AA Introduction 2 1 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Electrical Safety Guidelines This sect
141. tter Fault Shutdawn Enable Figure 3 10 Ink Core Mix Sequences The ink core mix is scheduled to run every 24 hours for 9 minutes Short Ink Core Mix If the ink core mix is not run for a period of time called threshold then the ink mix will run for 17 minutes Long Ink Core Mix when available The default threshold period is three days 72 hours 3 10 Ink Compartment Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual How to Start Ink Core Mix Schedule Manually To manually start the ink core mix schedule do the following tasks 1 Navigate to System menu 2 Select Short Ink Core mix or Long Ink Core Mix Figure 3 10 on page 3 10 The red light located on the printhead and the printer keypad LED will flash to alert the user working on the printhead that the ink mix sequence 1s about to start Note Ink mix can be manually initiated any time but the jet must not be running If the jet is running when a mixing is required the mix will run once the jet has stopped Note The ink core mix will run only if AC power is connected to the printer If the printer s mains supply is not turned on the ink core mix will start when the printer s power supply is available Note Printer needs to be powered on in standby mode or turned on for the ink mix sequence to run Ink Usage and Level Detection Addition of a new cartridge raises the ink core level to10046 Note On initial fill the ink core level will be at 80 With the decrease
142. uding the products on which the printer has not printed a message How to Reset the Product Counter Do the following to reset the product counter Note If you reset the product counter then you cannot undo the operation 1 Open the Data Logging menu press Alt D 2 Select the Product Counter option from the Data Logging menu with the arrow key 3 Press the Enter key to open the product counter dialog box see Figure 4 17 raduct Counter Noll Display It YE Figure 4 17 Product Counter Dialog Box 4 Set the Reset Counter field to Yes with the Left and Right arrow keys 5 Press the Enter key to reset the product counter and exit the Product Counter dialog box How to Hide the Product Counter Do the following to hide the product counter 1 Set the Display it field to No with the Left and Right arrow keys 2 Press the Enter key to hide the product counter and exit the Product Counter dialog box Rev AA Product Counter 4 13 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Run Hours How to View Run Hours To see the number of hours that the printer and ink pump have run 1 Select View Run Hours see Figure 4 18 from the Data Logging menu The run hours dialog box appears a Infa Pump Hours oduct Counter a hoc MPN ER d e Machine Hours 119 she ea cds System Product Counter System Million Drops Counter ko Onto Remote Log Mff Remate A ress anv key to continue Enter Service far
143. uid Capacity 00 0 eee eee eee A 7 Print Meets busta ok evade aS absque ta odd aha tea ex A 7 Nozzle Br quelieys sob sie et sd beta ipo dd on axe A 7 Font Specifications and Line Speeds 0020000 A 7 barcode SpeciHiCallODs c eso potu prs ie or Vol SU ok eam ats A 10 Glossary 6 Rev AA Introduction Videojet 1710 Printer About the The Videojet 1710 printer is a speciality continuous ink jet printer that uses pigmented ink to print coloured ink on a variety of typically dark colored products such as cables and pipes The Videojet 1710 printer has the following unique features e An ink system designed specifically to work with special pigmented inks New nozzle design Unique method of ink addition and ink usage e Special technique adopted to read the ink levels in the ink core module The following important features in Videojet 1710 due to the nature of the pigmented ink should be taken care of while operating e The ink cartridge must be first shaken and then emptied into the ink core The ink cartridge should be loaded to the ink core in one addition only e The ink in the ink core should be routinely mixed through the ink pump Note The ink core mix will run only if the printer remains connected to AC power Therefore keep the power supply on and connected at all times Manual This Operator Manual 1s written for the every day user of the printer The Operator Manual helps the use
144. uipment An optional drip tray is available Part Number 234407 To install place the drip tray on surface that the printer is to be used Place the printer in the centre of the drip tray Ensure that the drip tray is appropriately grounded to avoid static build up 6 6 Clean the Printhead Rev AA Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual A N Warning VAPOUR HAZARD Prolonged breathing of cleaning solution vapor can cause drowsiness and or effects like alcoholic intoxication Use only in well ventilated open areas N Warning HANDLING CLEANING SOLUTION The cleaning solution is irritating to the eyes and respiratory system To prevent personal injury when handling this substance Always wear protective rubber gloves and clothing Always wear goggles with side shields or a face mask It is also advisable to wear safety glasses when carrying out maintenance Apply barrier hand cream before handling ink If cleaning solution contaminates the skin rinse off with running water for at least 15 minutes A N Warning FIRE AND HEALTH HAZARD The cleaning solution is volatile and flammable It must be stored and handled in accordance with local regulations Do not smoke or use a naked flame in the vicinity of the cleaning solution Immediately after use remove any tissues or cloth that are saturated with cleaning solution Dispose off all such items in accordance with local regulations N Caution EQUIPMENT DAMAGE To preve
145. uires a Quick Start or Quick Stop The printer cannot provide the Clean Start and the Clean Stop options if the make up fluid is empty or if the ink core level is high Make sure that the make up fluid is not empty or the ink core level is not high A N Caution EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Do not perform the Clean Start or the Clean Stop many times The failure to follow this caution can cause high use of flush and dilution of the ink The diluted ink decreases the quality of the print Note Make sure that ink mixing is performed before you start the jet How to Clean Start Press the F7 key to start the jet start sequence The printer turns on the ink and the ink jet starts Note To stop the ink jet press the F1 key 4 4 How to Clean Start and Stop the Printer Rev AA Videojet 1710 Operator Manual How to Clean Stop Press the F7 key The printer stops the flow of ink How to Set the Passwords The passwords are set and configured from the Password menu in the UI The UI has the following access levels e The level O is the default password level e The levels 1 and 2 are password protected The customer can configure the two levels The customer can use the two levels to access different menus in the UI To set the passwords for the two levels you must access the system at same access level or one level higher Leve sword fc r Leve XI arg kyals ogout 5 Figure 4 2 Password Menu How to Login for the First Time Do the
146. xt and Attribute fields opens When you select a Counter description the New counter dialog box with fields for the counter parameters opens When you select a Logo description the Edit logo screen opens e When you select a Remote description the New Field dialog box with Field ID and Default Value fields opens Delete user field Opens Delete User Field menu Reset Counter Opens the Select Counter to Reset menu Set Shifts Opens the shift menu where the duration of each shift can be defined Table 5 5 User fields Menu and Commands Rev AA Menu Description 5 9 Videojet 1710 Operator Manual User Fields Menu Commands Function Setup Timer Opens the Timer Setup dialog box where you can define the format for the timer For example you can set the following values for the timer e 2 or 4 digit timer Time interval Characters printed alphabetical numeric or alpha numeric Setup Encoded Hour Opens the Alpha Hour dialog box where you can define how each hour is displayed numeric or alphabetical Setup Encoded Day Opens the Day of the Week where you can define the offset unit value and of the Week set the values numeric or alphabetical for every day of the week Table 5 5 User fields Menu and Commands Continued Print Note All Print Menu commands are available from level 2 and above Print Menu Commands Function Print Enable Opens the Print Control menu The Print option can be Passiford toggled betwe
147. ys the current states of the printer The Calibrate menu press Alt L see Table 4 3 on page 4 11 includes the controls to setup and calibrate the printer Refer to the service manual for more information The Diagnostics screens are available from this menu at password Level O and above 4 10 System Menu Rev AA Diagnostics Screens One Two and Three Videojet 1710 Operator Manual Opens the Diagnostic screen This screen shows the current value of different parameters to help you find the faults These diagnostics screens are available default from this menu at password level 0 and above agnostics Screen One Target Pressure Head Temperature 0 00 Velocity Set Point Actual velocity Drap frequency 0 000 18 637 0 000 64 020 Modulation Voltage 0 000 m Printing Phase iu Phasing Threshold Phase Pratile EN LIU jaanaostics Scr Cabinet Temperature Pume rem Makeup Vacuum Cartridge sacuum Heater Power Gutter Detect Status Ink Core Level EHT Voltage o EHT Trip Traffic light agnostics Screen Th Ink Core Life Lore Hours Remaining Software version Firmware Version Charge Table version Gutter Pume is present BC running BC bytes rcv ian C pcks rcv ian C eck queue cur rmax r 4 um 200 n T wt 4 E E E iri gutter Below Add AmberR aed Pee 0 4000 1 17 10 337 1A an mm Pe se a a led cele lel 1 1 es Ma EFE EFIE Press Esc

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