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EVOLUTION Small Character Inkjet Printer Manual

1. MESSAGE 1 EVSC MESSAGE 1 EVSC The LCD display will indicate that the message is MESSAGE STORED stored EVOLUTION SC Press to exit NOTE Message storage should be used after the product has been coded satisfactorily When a message is stored all operating parameters of the printed code are saved Once recalled codes will be printed the same as they had been before NOTE EACH STORED MESSAGE WILL SHOW THE SPECIFIC UNIT THAT THE MESSAGE WAS CREATED FOR RECALLING A STORED MESSAGE Place the unit in Stopped mode and press Use the BB or D to scroll through the stored messages Find the desired message and press That message is now displayed on the screen EVOLUTION SC ready for printing MESSAGE 1 EVSC EVSC STOPPED HD1 SPEED 120 EVOLUTION SC 28 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 PART 3 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CONTENTS PERIODS OF SHUT DOWN 3 2 Short Periods of Shutdown 3 2 Long Periods of Shutdown 3 3 PRINT CARTRIDGE MAINTENANCE 3 4 PRINT CARRIAGE MAINTENANCE 3 5 EXPLODED VIEW OF PRINT CARRIAGE 3 5 29 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 PERIODS SHUTDOWN SHORT PERIODS OF SHUT DOWN When the printer has been shut down overnight the system might require a purge to clear out dust particles that have settled on the nozzle area during non use This is only necessary if there are missing dots in the printed code on product EVSC STOPP
2. will be returned 0x23 Printer Configuration Read only EV II EV SC Q ESC STX Address 7 SOH EOT R ESC STX Address X y EOT Where Byte x Bits 3 2 1 0 Bit 3 if 1 Cartridge Not Valid Bit 2 Not Used Bits 1 0 System Type 11 Evolution 1 10 Evolution 2 01 Evolution 3 00 Evolution Small Character Where Byte y Bits 3 2 1 0 0000 no options available 0001 option enabled 0010 7 option2 enabled 0100 option3 enabled v 0x5c Unit Serial Number Read only 6 digits EV I EV Il EV SC ESC STX Address V SOH EOT R ESC STX Address V serial number CR EOT 5 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 T 0x6c Special Field Flags EV Il SC AND EVI WITH OP1 AND ABOVE Q ESC STXJ Address l SOH EOT ESC STX Address l X y N EOT Where x defines bits 7 6 5 4 Bit 7 don t care Bit 6 dont care Bit 5 1 No guard bars Bit 4 1 Man read added to barcode Where y defines bits 3 2 1 0 Bit 3 1 Bar checksum added to barcode Bit 2 0 Calendar will only change on 1st day of week Bit 1 1 Day of the week is alpha Bit 0 1 counting down D ESC STX Address l x l y EOT X ESC STX Address l ACK EOT 8 0x38 Control Flags EV I EV Il EV SC ESC STX Address 8 SOH EOT ESC STX Address 8 X y EOT Where x defines bits 7 6 5 4 Bit7 1 Head busy printing message Bit6 1 Print image inverted Bit5 1 Head busy manual cycle Bit4 1 He
3. CONTROLLER EVOLUTION CONTROLLER KEYBOARD 606 0000 ij INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS PART 1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 1 1 PART 2 OPERATION PROCEDURES 2 1 PART 3 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 3 1 PART 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRS 4 1 PART 5 PARTS LIST AND OPTIONS 5 1 PART 6 COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL 6 1 PART 7 JUMPER SETTINGS 7 1 PART 8 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 AMENDMENT RECORD Amendment Date All Pages at First Issue 1 0 26 Jun 2006 All Pages at Second Issue 1 1 15 Nov 2006 PART 1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES CONTENTS INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 1 2 Mounting on production line 1 2 Ground Strap Installation 1 3 Input Power Connection and Modification 1 3 Installing the Print CARTRIDGE 1 4 CONNECTING THE CONTROLLER TO THE CARRIAGE 1 5 CONFIGURING THE PRINTING SYSTEM 1 6 System Reset 1 6 MULTIPLE PRINT HEADS 1 7 EVOLUTION SC QUICK START 1 8 Changing Language Prompts 1 8 Enabling Print Mode 1 8 Head Select Mode 1 8 Entering a Message 1 9 Storing a Message 1 10 Loading a Message 1 11 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM QUICK SETUP 1 12 1 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 INSTALLING THE EVOLUTION SC PRINTING SYSTEM Caution should be taken while installing the EVOLUTION SC printing system on your equipment Digital Design Inc has taken every precaution to ensure a safe and accurate instruction set to guide the installer through the installation process Follow the operational guidelines in the installation
4. WILL DAMAGE THE NOZZLE AREA 31 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 PRINT CARTRIDGE MAINTENANCE It is necessary to maintain the EVOLUTION SC print cartridge free from accumulated dust and debris Periodically the cartridge should be removed and cleaned This is totally dependent on the operating environment and the average printable life of the ink cartridge In extremely dusty environments this maintenance procedure may be required regularly To clean the cartridge carefully clean the face of the cartridge with a soft lint free wipe Use caution in wiping the NOZZLE area so as not to scratch the face Always wipe in the ARRAY PLATE vertically as indicated Clean the CONTACT area in a similar fashion NOZZLES DIRECTION OF WIPING CONTACT AREA 32 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 PRINT CARRIAGE MAINTENANCE It is necessary to maintain the print head carriage free from accumulated dust and debris Periodically the print head carriage should be inspected and cleaned This is totally dependent on the operating environment In extremely dusty environments this maintenance procedure may be required occasionally but on average every week should be sufficient Remove the print cartridge and carefully inspect the print carriage C0991 for dust and debris Re insert the print cartridge and place the unit into the PRINTING mode by pressing EXPLODED VIEW OF THE C20991 PRINT CARRIAGE 33
5. Press either of the designator keys ie M for month and the display will display the correct code for the item selected As an example enter the Julian date and year Press the J key followed by the Y key The code entered will print the Julian date followed by the 2 digit year Notice no delimiters were selected but may have been entered by selecting the appropriate key on the keyboard Legal delimiters are the colon the forward slash or the period 15 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 MONTH FORMAT 1 NUMERIC 2 LETTERS DATE FORMAT D DAY M MONTH Y YEAR DATE FORMAT D DAY M MONTH Y YEAR ddmmmyy WEEKLY DATE 1 ENABLE 2 DISABLE Alpha month characters are selected by pressing option 2 Delete the current formatting by pressing the Delete key Enter the desired Date Format and notice when the M month is selected the display shows mmm Select the appropriate key on the keyboard by entering in the desired code Press the Enter key to return to the STOPPED mode Option 3 performs a special function allowing the user to set the current date to change only at a certain day of the week This function is typically used in batch processing where a batch may be prepared on Sunday and packaged from Monday through Friday of the following week Entering either the current date or offset date in a message will result in the initial date being printer for either function througho
6. The system operates is 3 EVOLUTION CODERS basic modes They are Print Mode Command Mode and Message Entry Mode In Print Mode the majority of the keys on the keypad are disabled to avoid inadvertent changes When in Print Mode the Top line of the LCD will display PRINTING The Command Mode is used to change the functions of the printer When in the Command Mode the display 96600 PY Message Entry op line The Message Entry A B C D E Mode is used to create or modify printable codes when in this mode the top line of the display will show MESSAGE ENTRY The 4 keys on the top row are the function keys F1 through F4 They each consist of submenus for modifying various printer functions Their specific menus are detailed later in this section 606 0000 The next two rows of keys D a with icon legends directly control specific parameters of the printer as follows 2 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 KEYPAD KEY DESCRIPTIONS 2 This is the manual cycle key When in the Stopped mode pressing this key causes the printer to print one code This is the Print key Use it to place the unit in the Print mode This is the Purge key Use it to purge ink for maintenance purposes unit must be in the Command mode to use this key This is the Head Select key Use it to select the address of the head to be communicated with In edit mode it enters the DAY of
7. lt lt 4 Get upper nibble of address dummy getchar amp OxOf Get lower nibble of address if dummy our_address dummy Get command dummy Get ACK for print station else Il error handler not our address if dummy error handler didn t get acknowledgement from printer else dummy getchar Get EOT EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 written in VB to send new message to a print station Public Sub DoMessage DATA 800 GETINFODATA Rem DISABLE PRINT MODE DATAS amp 32 GETINFODATA Rem SET LINE SPEED TO 50 DATAS P01010010000100000000 amp Chr amp HD GETINFODATA Rem SET OBJECTS DATAS ABCDEFGHIJ amp Chr amp HD GETINFODATA Rem SEND MESSAGE End Sub Public Sub GETINFODATA Rem SENDS A COMMAND AND GETS A RESPONSE RESPONSES COMM InBufferCount 0 COMM Output ESC amp STX amp 01 amp DATA amp EOT Timer Enabled True TIMERFLAG False GETINFO Do DoEvents If TIMERFLAG True Then GoTo TCOMMERROR Loop Until COMM InBufferCount gt 1 RESPONSE RESPONSE amp COMM Input If InStr RESPONSE Chr amp H15 gt 0 Then GoTo GETDATAERROR Rem A NAK WAS RECEIVED If InStr RESPONSE Chr amp H4 0 Then GoTo GETINFO Rem AN EOT WAS RECEIVED RESPONSES Mid RESPONSES 6 Len RESPONSES Rem DELETE ADDRESS HEADER Timer Enabled False Rem WE NOW HAVE
8. show a line of symbols as presented on the left Position the cursor by pressing Elo on the special character to be inserted and press Continue to build the message or press to return to the Command mode 23 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 24 MESSAGE FONT 1 512 MESSAGE FONT 1 512 DM DD DY MESSAGE ENTRY FONT 1 512 MESSAGE THHHE 1 S12 0000 MESSAGE FONT 1 512 0000 MESSAGE FONT 1 512 DM DD DY MESSAGE ENTRY FONT 1 512 5 Enabling variable field programming requires the use of the special function keys Dis To enter a date that automatically changes use the key The current date format as set in the menu is entered into the message To enter a time that automatically changes use the 9 key The current date format as set in the menu is entered into the message Sequence numbers may be added to a message with the 123 Note when the key is depressed the four are changed to indicating a sequence number field After entering the correct sequence number press the 145 key to terminate the sequence field The maximum number of digits allowable is 9 numeric characters Date offset codes are entered by using the EA key The correct date offset format as defined in the F3 menu is entered into th
9. 0x51 Starting Sequence Number max length 9 digits EV Il EV SC AND EV1 with version 2 09 and after Q ESC STX Address Q SOH EOT ESC STX Address Q zzzzzzzzz CR IEOT Where 222222222 ASCII string which is the starting sequence number to print D ESC STX Address Q zzzzzzzzz CR IEOT X ESC STX Address Q IACKIEOT 2 0x32 Date and Time Setting Reading EV I EV Il EV SC ESC STX Address 2 SOH EOT ESC STX Address 2 aa bb cc dd ee ff gg EOT Where each set of 2 ASCII characters represent the upper and lower nibble of a packed BCD byte aa Time of Day Seconds not used bb Time of Day Minutes cc Time of Day Hours dd Day of Week ee Date Day ff Date Month gg Date Year D ESC STX Address 2 aa bb cc dd ee ff gg ICRIEOT X ESC STX Address 2 ACK EOT u 0x75 Store message in non volatile memory Write only EV I EV Il and EV SC D ESC STX Address u EOT X ESC STX Address u JACK EOT 14 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 NOTE THE FOLLOWING CODES ARE SPECIFIC EVOLUTION ll ONLY 0x22 Minimum Bar Width Range 3 15 Data matrix 2 15 Default 5 Q ESC STX Address SOH EOT R ESC STX Address X l y EOT D ESC STX Address x y EOT X ESC STX Address ACK EOT 0 2 Bleed Compensation Range 0 3 Default 0 Q ESC STX Address SOH EOT R ESC STX Address x l y JEOT D ESC STX Address X l y EOT X ESC STX Address
10. A VALID RESPONSE Exit Sub GETDATAERROR Timer Enabled False TIMERFLAG False GoTo PROCESSERROR Exit Sub TCOMMERROR Timer Enabled False TIMERFLAG False PROCESSERROR If RESPONSE Then RESPONSES 0 Else RESPONSE Right RESPONSES 1 Rem GET THE ERROR CODE Select Case RESPONSE Case 0 MSG NO RESPONSE FROM UNIT Case 1 MSG TRANSMISSION ERROR Case 2 MSG ILLEGAL COMMAND Case 3 MSG TRYING TO PRINT WHILE IN COMMAND MODE Case 4 MSG TRYING TO READ A WRITE ONLY REGISTER Case 5 MSG TRYING TO WRITE A READ ONLY REGISTER Case 6 MSG UNIT INPUT BUFFER FULL Case 7 MSG UNIT IN EDIT MODE Case 8 MSG PRINT STATION BUSY TRY AGAIN End Select 19 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 MsgBox MSG COMM InBufferCount 0 Rem FLUSH THE INPUT BUFFER End Sub THE ABOVE VB ROUTINES DEMONSTRATE THE ENTIRE SEQUENCE OF 20 PREPARING DATA TO SEND TO THE HEAD SENDING THE DATA TO THE HEAD WAIT FOR A RESPONSE DETERMINE IF THE DATA WAS ACCEPTED OR REJECTED EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 PART 7 OPTION JUMPERS and cabling CONTENTS OPTION JUMPER DESCRIPTIONS 7 2 VSEL J4 7 2 ENSEL J5 7 2 PRSEL J6 7 2 JUMPER LOCATIONS 7 3 OPTION CABLING DESCRIPTIONS EXTERNAL PRODUCT DETECT 7 4 AND ENCODER 21 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 OPTION JUMPER DESCRIPTIONS Factory default for all jumper settings is in the ON position T
11. ACKIEOT 0x28 Quiet Zone Range 0 150 Default 75 ESC STX Address SOH EOT R ESC STX Address X y IEOT D ESC STX Address X y EOT X ESC STX Address ACK EOT 0x6e Type of Barcode read only ESC STX Address n SOH EOT R ESC STX Address n X y EOT where x number of available barcodes y type of barcode 0 CODE39 1 TWO OF FIVE 2 CODE 128B 3 CODE 128C 4 UPCA 5 UPCE 6 EAN8 7 EAN13 8 DATAMATRIX 15 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 77 Barcode Name read only Q ESC STX Address SOH X y x1 y1 EOT Where Barcode type as in n command X1 y1 don t care R ESC STX Address BARCODENAMEJ CR EOT where BARCODENAME Ascii name of type of barcode 0x3d Barcode Verify D ESC STX Address X y BARCODESTRING CR EOT x 7 don t care y 7 type of barcode same as n command BARCODESTRING Barcode Ascii data X ESC STX Address EOT where if barcode verifies ESC STX Address ACK EOT if barcode doesn t verify ESC STX Address NAK 9 EOT 16 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 written to query print station to determine the line speed 1 Query Print Station Address 7 for Line Speed 17 putchar 0x1b putchar 0x02 putchar putchar putchar putchar putchar 0x30 0x37 0x26 0x01 0x04 Send out
12. Address Command SOH EOT Multiple printers Host sending new information ESC Command Data EOT Single End Host to 1 printer Or ESC STX Address Command Data EOT Multiple printers EVOLUTION PRINTABLE CHARACTER SET ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789 Special Symbols ASCII Character Hexadecimal Prints As 0x20 Space 0x21 Hour Glass 0 23 0 24 amp 0x26 amp 0 28 0 29 0x2a ii 0x2b 0 2 0 2 0 3 5 0x3a 0x2f 0 22 Cents 0 25 Solid block Ox3b N Ox3f 0 40 0x7b Logo 1 Ox7c Logo 2 Ox7d Logo 3 3 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 SOFTWARE PROTOCOL In the following pages all references to characters or digits pertain to the standard ASCII character set The bar character is used as a field separator and it is not part of the transferred data When data is shown hexadecimal it will consist of the hex number preceded by a Ox for example 0x1B Generally all packets to and from a print station begin with an ESC 0x1B and terminate with an EOT 0x04 There are two types of commands Downloading information to the print station Requesting information from the print station To distinguish the two types of commands a SOH 0x01 is placed after the command byte in a request command string The following illustrates this concept To download data to print station
13. ESC Send out STX Send out upper nibble of address 07 Send out lower nibble of address 07 Send out a amp command Send out SOH Send out EOT Get results from print station unsigned char dummy speed dummy getchar II Get ESC dummy getchar Get STX dummy getchar lt lt 4 Get upper nibble of address dummy getchar amp OxOf Get lower nibble of address if dummy our address else dummy getchar Get command speed getchar lt lt 4 Get upper nibble of speed speed getchar amp OxOf Get lower nibble of speed dummy getchar Get EOT error handler not our address EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 Example written to send a line speed to a print station Send Print Head Address 2 Line Speed of 100 feet per minute 18 putchar 0x1b putchar 0x02 putchar 0x30 putchar 0x32 putchar 0x26 putchar 0x36 putchar 0x34 putchar 0x04 Send out ESC Send out STX Send out upper nibble of address Send out lower nibble of address Send out amp command Send out upper nibble for Line Speed 100 Send out lower nibble for Line Speed 100 Send out EOT Get results from print station unsigned char dummy dummy getchar Get ESC dummy getchar Get STX dummy getchar
14. ESC GROUP ADDRESS UNITADDRESS COMMAND DATA EOT To request data from the Print Station ESC GROUP ADDRESS UNITADDRESS COMMAND SOH EOT ERROR CODES Commands to a print station if completed successfully return a single byte response of an ASCII ACK 0x06 If the command was not successful a two byte response of an ASCII NAK 0x15 is returned followed by an error code Below is a list of the returned error codes NAK1 NOT USED NAK2 Illegal Command Byte NOT USED NAK4 USED NAK5 Trying to write a read only register NAK6 Print station buffer full must print before next download to clear buffer NAK7 USED NAK8 NOT USED NAK 9 Barcode verification error 4 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 COMMANDS 0x21 Software Version read only EV I EV II EV SC Q ESC STX Address SOH EOT R ESC STX Address PRINTER fffffssss CR EOT Where PRINTER ASCII string PRINTER for EVOLUTION EV2 for EVOLUTION II EVSC for EVOLUTION SC fffff Software and Firmware versions eg 2 02H indicates version 2 02 with Firmware version H 5555 Optional Software loaded Where for EV I only The first y indicates option pack 1 The second y indicates option pack 2 The third y indicates option pack 1 5 The last y is reserved for future expansion Where for EV Il EV SC Both units are standard with all options thus a
15. MESSAGE STORE key PLEASE WAIT NOTE The top line indicates that this message is for EVSC Evolution Small Character printer MESSAGE 1 EVSC Use the EI or keys to select the desired message EXP 12 10 04 EVSC STOPPED HD 1 lt SPEED 120 Press the ENTER key EXP 12 10 04 EVSC HD 1 SPEED 120 Press the GREEN print enable key to enter EXP 12 10 04 the print mode 11 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 EVOLUTION SC QUICK SETUP Install a new cartridge Press the following keys in order 3 REMAINING INK 100 To reset the ink level detector press C NEW CARTRIDGE OTHER KEY EXIT Each time a new print cartridge is installed the system automatically profiles the correct operating parameters for the new cartridge These parameters set the required voltage and on time to produce consistent results without user intervention NOTE USING OTHER THAN AUTHORIZED CARTRIDGES MAY CAUSE UNDESIRABLE RESULTS Press the GREEN print enable key to enter the print mode To set the LINE SPEED press 1H to put the system in the Printing mode Set character width by 4 Oe To set the PRINT DELAY press 1H to put the system in the Printing mode Set print delay by NOTE Each increment decrement changes the delay by the pre defined amount You may continue to experiment with line speed and print delay until the desired code registration
16. Message max 24 characters EV Il only max 48 characters ESC STX Address SOH EOT R ESC STXJAddress message CR EOT D X ESC STX Address message CRIEOT ESC STX Address JACK EOT 2 0 7 Line 4 Message 24 characters EV Il only max 48 characters ESC STX Address SOH EOT R ESC STXJ Address message CR EOT D X ESC STX Address message CRIEOT ESC STX Address ACK EOT 0x3A Logo1 Name read only max 9 characters EV I EV Il Q ESC STX Address 7 SOH x y EOT R ESC STX Address logo name CR EOT Where x don t care y BitO 0 Name in Font 0 1 Logo Name in Font 1 Bit 1 Get Name from on board data flash chip 1 Get Name fro Data Flash card Ox3B Logo2 Name read only max 9 characters EV I EV Il Q ESC STX Address SOH X y EOT R ESC STXJ Address logo name CR EOT Where x don t care y BitO 0 Logo Name in Font 0 1 Logo Name in Font 1 Bit 1 Get Name from on board data flash chip 1 Get Name fro Data Flash card lt 0x3C Logo3 Name read only max 9 characters EV I EV Il ESC STX Address lt SOH X y EOT ESC STX Address logo name CR EOT Where x don t care y BitO 0O Logo Name in Font 0 1 Logo Name in Font 1 Bit 1 Get Name from on board data flash chip 1 Get Name fro Data Flash card 13 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 Q
17. OF Expiration Date Day ee 10 Day of Week 1 7 ee 80 Bar Code Attribute EV Il only 11 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 0x50 Message Objects continued ff font of object Where for EV AND EV II ff 00 for 2 Line Font ff 01 for 1 Line Font ff 02 for 3 Line Font EV II only ff 03 for 4 Line Font EV Il only Where for EVSC ONLY ff 00 for 55 Font ff 01 for S7 Font ff 02 for B7 Font ff 03 for 512 Font ff 04 for B12 Font 00009 starting column of object in printed image reserved hhhh starting row of object in printed image reserved D ESC STX Address P aa bb cc dd ee ff 9999 hhhh EOT X ESC STX Address P ACK EOT NOTE TO ENTER A LOGO CALLOUT INTO A MESSAGE USE THE ACSII CHARACTERS 0x7B FOR LOGO1 0x7C FOR LOGO 2 AND 0x7D FOR LOGO 3 0x24 Line 1 Message EV max 24 characters 48 characters OP1 5 2 or 3 EV Il max 48 characters EV SC max 96 characters ESC STX Address SOH EOT ESCISTX Address message CRIEOT EsC STX Address message CRIEOT ESC STX Address JACK EOT o 0x25 Line 2 Message EV max 24 characters 48 characters OP1 5 2 or 3 EV Il max 48 characters EV SC max 96 characters ESC STX Address 96 SOH EOT ESC STX Address 96 message CR EOT ESC STX Address 96 message CR EOT ESC STX Address 96 ACK EOT 12 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 0x77 Line
18. WEEK Use this arrow to decrease values and use it to move the cursor in the message line while editing the message Use this arrow to increase values and use it to move the cursor in the message line while editing the message Use this arrow to move the cursor between the message lines while in Edit mode and building a message Use this arrow to move the cursor between the message lines while in Edit mode and building a message This key is the Message Storage key Use it to store and to recall individual codes This is the Delete key Use it to backspace to delete a character when mistyped as well as to exit from certain menus 04 This is the Message Entry key Use this key to enter the Message Entry mode to input a code or to edit a code This is the Date key Use this key to enter the Date in Message Entry Mode Change Date in STOPPED mode This is the Time key Use this key to enter the Time in Message Entry Mode Change Time in STOPPED mode This is the Sequence Number key Use this key to enter the Sequence Number in Message Entry Mode Command mode sets count parameters This is the Enter or Return key When pressed the unit will accept input and exit certain menus ht a This is the Print Delay key m In Message Entry Mode this is the DATE OFFSET AES This is the Line Speed key In Message Entry Mode this is th
19. accesses this feature A count of 0 disables this feature while using the arrow keys allows the user to fine tune the print head alignment Valid selections are from 0 16 21 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 INPUT EDIT DELETE MESSAGES EVSC STOPPED HD1 gt SPEED 120 EVOLUTION SC MESSAGE ENTRY FONT 1 512 EVOLUTION SC MESSAGE ENTRY FONT 1 S12 MESSAGE ENTRY FONT 1 512 EXP dm dd dy MESSAGE ENTRY FONT 2 S5 BEST BY EXP dm dd dy EVSC STOPPED HD1 gt SPEED 120 BEST BY EXP dm dd dv To input delete or edit a message the unit must be in the STOPPED Mode f the LCD reads PRINTING press Cr The screen should be similar to the one shown at the left Enter the Message Entry mode by pressing The top portion of the screen will change as shown on the left The user has two options to edit or change a message If a new message is to be entered press the key to delete the entire existing message For example to produce a single line of text Press the font key until the S12 font size is shown and enter EXP followed by the A key This enters the date offset as defined in the Fimenu The message shown to the left would be an example if the 1 LINE font were used To place two lines use the to select 2 LINE size Press the to delete the entire message Press the to select which line the data will be entered on Enter BEST BY The pictorial
20. justified As an example to set a maximum count of 5000 enter 5000 Pressing the DEL key allows for re entry while pressing the ENTER key returns the user to the STOPPED mode 25 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 Moving the cursor back over the various characters contained in the message may be used to validate the message Note that the field designator will normally appear as indicating an alpha numeric code as would be seen by moving the cursor under the M F G or the E X P on the second line The same designator will be seen when the cursor is placed under any non changeable field including the space character Moving the cursor under a variable programmable field will display the correct field designator in place of the alpha numeric designator MESSAGE ENTRY For example moving the cursor under the S shift FONT 1 S5 code on the second line would display the field MFG DM DD DY HH MM designator as EXP DM DD DY S 0009 The various field designators displayed are Alpha Numeric non changeable data Sequence number field lt lt lt lt Shift code field OM Offset date month field OD Offset date day field OY Offset date year field DM Current date month field DD Current date day field DY Current date year field TH Current time hour field TM Current time minute field 26 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 PASSWORD PROTECTION The EV
21. printer message Changes may be made by using Elo Once the desired number is chosen press to save your entry 20 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 SETTING PRINT DELAY EVSC STOPPED Print delay is used to position a message on the HD1 gt SPEED 120 product at a location other than at the leading edge Access this parameter by pressing on EVOLUTION SC the keypad NOTE This parameter may be set when the unit is either in the PRINTING or STOPPED mode PRINTING HD1 gt SPEED 120 EVOLUTION SC To change the value use either KI o O the range of values for this parameter is 1 to 255 Each increment represents 2 columns approximately 0208 Therefore a delay of 255 would approximate 5 3 135mm Once a number is chosen press to save the entry SELECT PRINT DELAY 100 NOTE THE DIMENSION INDICATED IS WHILE PRINTING A PERFECT ASPECT RATIO CHARACTER WHEN PRINTING A COMPRESSED OR EXPANDED CHARACTER THE ACTUAL DIMENSIONAL NUMBER WILL BE DIFFERENT BUT CAN BE ESTIMATED BASED ON THE 18 COLUMNS PER COUNT NOTE Setting the line speed first then adjusting the print delay may prove to be the best starting point SETTING HEAD ALIGNMENT Aligning the vertical print for messages in lt SELECT gt multiple print heads is fine tuned with HEAD ALIGN 0 additional feature found in either the PRINTING or STOPPED mode Pressing the letter O on the keyboard
22. procedures VERIFY THAT YOUR EQUIPMENT IS IN PROPER OPERATING CONDITION LOCATE A CONVENIENT POSITION ON YOUR EQUIPMENT EVOLUTION SC REQUIRES 4 1 2 OF SPACE ON THE PRODUCTION LINE FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTALLATION PROCEDURES BEFORE PROCEEDING INSTALL THE PRINTING SYSTEM ON YOUR EQUIPMENT THERE IS NO EXTRA HARDWARE REQUIRED OTHER THEN THAT SUPPLIED IN THE INSTALLATION KIT MOUNTING ON PRODUCTION LINE Locate the supplied mounting template and affix in a convenient location on the production line Spot and drill both mounting holes for a 5 16 bolt NOTE the user may also thread the side of the conveyer using a 5 16 tap Fasten the mounting bracket to the conveyer using the supplied mounting hardware and ensuring that the supplied ground strap is located securely beneath either of the two mounting bolts and that conductivity to earth ground is less than 1 ohm This ensures a proper path for static discharge should the need arise 2 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 GROUNDING STRAP INSTALLATION INSTALL STRAP UNDER 5 16 SCREW ENSURE CONDUCTIVITY TO EARTH GROUND IS LESS THAN 1 OHM INPUT POWER CONNECTION AND MODIFICATION Insert the power plug to the available power source The supplied power supply will is universal and will auto detect 100 240 50 60hZ No other adjustments are necessary 3 EV
23. screen Press for normal print or for upside down codes Save the choice by pressing Look for the change of direction on the imprint 3 NOT AVAILABLE 4 AUTO REPEAT lt SELECT gt This option enables the unit to continuously print REPEAT TIME 0 repeated codes at specified time intervals along the entire length of the product A time of 0 disables the Auto Repeat option Use Oo amp to change the repeat time Each number in the time delay adds or subtracts a distance equivalent to the pre defined setting Save your choice by pressing The maximum repeat spacing is 255 counts where each count is equal to 2 character columns or 0 020 This allows for a total displacement of 5 31 Setting a print delay that uses the same mathematical equation can increase this number Thus a total displacement of 10 62 can be realized 12 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 F3 MENU 1 PRODUCT COUNT 2 SHIFT CODE 3 DATE FORMAT 4 TIME FORMAT 1 PRODUCT COUNT PRODUCT COUNTER CHANGES Y N OR C 08 00 17 00 COUNT 000000 PRODUCT COUNTER START TIME 08 00 17 00 ENTER HOURS PRODUCT COUNTER START TIME 08 00 gt 17 00 ENTER MINUTES PRODUCT COUNTER STOP TIME 08 00 gt 17 00 ENTER HOURS PRODUCT COUNTER STOP TIME 08 00 gt 17 00 ENTER MINUTES PRODUCT COUNTER CHANGES Y N OR C 08 00 gt 17 00 COUNT 000000 The product counter is
24. time Unit loses data while printing Static electricity Eliminate source of static Attach ground strap between print head and low impedance earth ground High levels of Move unit to alternate frequency location or attach ground strap as above Spikes in electrical line Use AC line filter 2 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 PART 5 PARTS LIST AND OPTIONS Part No Description SPARE PARTS C21030 Controller C21001 1 Controller Cabinet C21030 2 Controller LCD Assembly C21030 1 Controller PCB Assembly C30238 Controller Keypad C20991 EVOLUTION SC Print Head Cabinet Assembly C20991 3 EVOLUTION SC Print Head CPU PCB Assembly C20991 4 EVOLUTION Print Head Power Supply Assembly C20991 5 Mounting Bracket Assembly 70335 01 Power supply OPTIONS 96280 01 Floor stand C21003 Top Coding Mounting Bracket C21006 6 External Product Detect C21007 External Encoder C21012 Optional Junction Box CABLES C21008 1 RJ50 Cable 6 INCH C21008 3 RJ50 Cable 3 Feet C21008 10 RJ50 Cable 10 Feet C21008 25 RJ50 Cable 25 Feet C21008 50 RJ50 Cable 50 Feet C21008 100 RJ50 Cable 100 Feet INKS 4052BK 4 Pack of Black Ink Cartridges porous 4052RD 4 Pack of Red Ink Cartridges porous 4052GR 4 Pack of Green Ink Cartridges porous 4052BL 4 Pack of Blue Ink Cartridges porous 4053BK 4 Pack of Black Ink Cartridges semi non porous 1 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 PART 6 COMMUNICATI
25. to make changes to that 4 NOT AVAILABLE parameter Those selections designated as NOT AVAILABLE will not respond to selection They are reserved for future system expansion 1 CHARACTER SPACING lt SELECT gt This parameter controls the amount of space OF SPACES 1 between characters in the code Spacing can be varied from 1 to 25 columns Use this control to make printed codes more legible when code is compressed Press the then press El to change the value Press once the desired value is displayed 2 EXT ENCODER ENCODER Press to select internal time base This 1 INTERNAL parameter controls the source of the time base used 2 EXTERNAL for printing Each vertical column printed requires a signal necessary to produce a character representative of the line speed of the production line The printer can be set to produce a perfect aspect ratio character 96 dpi vertical and horizontal or compressed by setting the print head line speed faster than the actual line speed or expanded by changing the internal speed slower than the actual line speed In the event there is an acceleration or deceleration to the production line or there is a requirement to guarantee accurate aspect ratio an external encoder is necessary Press ce to select external encoder While external encoder is selected the LINE SPEED key will adjust the expansion and compression of the printed message Selecting the correct encoder
26. 45 5 CHARACTERS USER DEFINED AUTO REPEAT 0 0 255 DATE dd dm dy User defined TIME hh mm User defined 3 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006
27. E CONNECTOR click will be heard when the connector is in the appropriate position Connect the free end to the Controller Assembly and ensure connector is securely seated POWER INPUT GREEN 12VDC 1 5A CYCLE LED PRINT CARRIAGE RJ50 INPUT CONNECTOR RED PRINT ENABLE LED N CONTROLLER RJ50 PRINT CARRIAGE RJ50 CONNECTOR OUTPUT CONNECTOR CAUTION NOTE ORIENTATION OF THE CONNECTORS DO NOT FORCE CONNECTORS INTO POSITION SECURELY LATCH CLICK INTO POSITION CONTROLLER MUST PLUG INTO THE PRINT CARRIAGE RJ50 INPUT CONNECTOR FOR PROPER OPERATION THE PRINT CARRIAGE RJ50 OUTPUT CONNECTOR IS USED EITHER FOR CONNECTION TO THE NEXT PRINTER ON A NETWORK OR FOR EXTERNAL PRODUCT OR EXTERNAL ENCODER INPUT THE POWER INPUT CONNECTOR MUST BE SECURELY INSERTED INTO THE PRINT CARRIAGE UPON PROPER INSERTION BOTH THE RED AND GREEN LED S WILL FLASH INDICATING PROPER CONNECTION 5 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 THE PRINTER To verify the current operating software press the STOP PRINT key Press the V key CONTROLLER 1 02 EVSC 1 02 PRINTER SN XXXXXX ANY KEY TO EXIT The fist line indicates the version of the controller software The second line is the software of the printer The third line indicates the serial number of the printer SYSTEM RESET Soft Reset Soft Reset may be performed by first removing the power from the system while holding the R key depressed re apply
28. ED HD1 SPEED 120 EVOLUTION SC EVSC STOPPED HD1 SPEED 120 EVOLUTION SC EVSC PRINTING HD1 SPEED 120 EVOLUTION SC To purge be sure that the unit is in the STOPPED Mode by pressing green key The screen changes to STOPPED as shown to left Place a piece of lint free wipe or absorbant paper in front of the print head and press the red 03 Allow the unit to purge for several seconds There is an automatic shut down after a preset time period to ensure that the print head will not be damaged If ink residue has solidified on the nozzle area a small drop of water may be applied to the lint free wipe When purging is complete the LCD will be returned to the STOPPED mode Press the green and the screen changes to PRINTING as shown at the left The unit is ready to begin coding 30 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 LONG PERIODS SHUT DOWN When the printer is to be shut down for extended periods or the ink cartridge needs to be changed to insert a different color cartridge the ink cartridge should be removed Clean the print head nozzle area with a soft lint free wipes and insure there is no ink residue remaining on the nozzle area Re apply the sealing tape The print cartridge may be stored in a sealable plastic bag CAUTION USE THE ORIGINAL SEALING TAPE SUPPLIED WITH THE EVOLUTION SC INK CARTRIDGE DO NOT USE ANY OTHER MATERIAL OR ANY ADHESIVE BACKED PRODUCT AS THIS
29. EMAINING INK percentage of ink remaining in the print 100 cartridge Each time a new cartridge is installed the user must reset the system ink gauge by pressing the key C NEW CARTRIDGE OTHER KEY EXIT When a C is entered the system automatically profiles the operating conditions for the new cartridge Each cartridge is tested at the factory and uses specially formulated and proprietary inks The correct drive voltage pulse width timing and pre fire pulse warming may be adjusted for optimum operation NOTE USING NON AUTHORIZED CARTRIDGES WILL PRODUCE UNDESIRABLE RESULTS 18 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 3 SET UNIT I D SELECT Each print carriage can contain a unique address SET HEAD 1 to distinguish multiple carriages when controlled by a single hand held controller or computer data link using an 5485 protocol The default for each new print carriage module is ADDRESS 1 Addresses can range from 1 to 32 It is advisable when adding multiple print carriages to affix a label indicating the unique ADDRESS number of the individual carriage NOTE To program a carriage it must be connected directly to the hand held controller with no other PRINTHEADS connected 4 NOT AVAILABLE 19 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 SETTING PRINT DELAY AND LINE SPEED LINE SPEED This setting adjusts the width of the printer message on the product This setting sh
30. EVOLUTION SC INK JET PRINTERS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL digital design inc 67 Sand Park Road Cedar Grove NJ 07009 973 857 9500 www evolutioninkjet com This manual is for use in operating and maintaining the EVOLUTION SC Ink Jet Printer For basic start up instructions please refer to PART 1 Installation Procedures All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced stored on retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior permission of Digital Design Inc Digital Design Inc has a policy of continual product improvement The Company therefore reserves the right to modify the information contained in this manual without prior notice ALL PRINT CARTRIDGES SUPPLIED BY DIGITAL DESIGN INC ARE FACTORY TESTED AND USE INKS SPECIALLY FORMULATED TO PRODUCE AN OPTIMUM AND CONSISTANT CODE USING OTHER THAN AUTHORIZED CARTRIDGES MAY CAUSE UNDESIRABLE RESULTS EVOLUTION SC IS A FULL FEATURED MODEL WITH VARIABLE FIELD PROGRAMMING CAPABILITIES Trend Marking Systems PO Box 1311 Castle Hill NSW 1765 AUSTRALIA TEL 61 02 96299535 FAX 61 02 96297535 www trendmarking com au EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 MSDS FOR EVOLUTION SC INKJET CARTRIDGES 4052 BLACK RED GREEN BLUE FOR POROUS SURFACES This ink is made for use with Evolution Inkjet printers manufactur
31. EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 PART 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRS CONTENTS FAULTS 4 2 LCD remains blank 4 2 Unit does not print although LCD shows information 4 2 Low ink indicator on with full ink cartridge 4 2 Unit does not purge 4 2 Missing one or more dots from code 4 2 Unit loses data while printing 4 2 1 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 FAULTS This chart was created to assist the user in troubleshooting the unit Find the problem in the first column apply the remedy s suggested in the third column Probable Cause LCD remains blank Ensure the controller is securely connected to the correct port on the print carriage assembly Unit does not print although message in unit Input your message see pages LCD shows information 18 Unit COMMAND press Er mode No ink Replace ink cartridge reset ink volume parameter press and follow the sequence Low ink indicator on with full Did not reset ink volume Press F Continue key ink cartridge parameter entry following menu prompts Unit does not purge ut of ink Replace with full ink cartridge Reset ink volume parameter press Ink cartridge clogged Clean Ink Cartridge Nozzle area with lint free wipe Missing one or more dots No ink Clean or Replace cartridge and from code purge system press Long downtime Follow daily start up procedure if your line experienced a long down
32. LCD display will change from PRINTING to STOPPED EVOLUTION SC MESSAGE ENTRY FONT 1 S12 Press the GREEN EDIT key CJ EVOLUTION SC MESSAGE ENTRY er 156 Press the BLUE F3 key F3 to delete the entire message MESSAGE ENTRY Press the BLUE FONT key to select the 1 S 12 desired font size and enter the text EXP 12 10 04 Press the ENTER key 7 to end the MESSAGE EXP 12 10 04 EDIT mode EVSC PRINTING HD 1 lt SPEED 120 Press the GREEN print enable key to enter the print mode EXP 12 10 04 9 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 STORING MESSAGE EVSC STOPPED HD 1 lt SPEED 120 Press the GREEN STOP PRINT KEY Note There are maximum of 100 EXP 12 10 04 messages stored MESSAGE 1 EVSC Press the RED MESSAGE STORE key The LCD display will display the message storage screen Use the EI or to select the desired storage location MESSAGE 1 5 MESSAGE STORED Press the RED MESSAGE STORE KEY a second time and the current message appears in EXP 12 10 04 the selected location and is stored EVSC STOPPED HD 1 lt SPEED 120 Press the ENTER key to return to the EXP 12 10 04 command prompt 10 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 LOADING MESSAGE EVSC STOPPED Press the GREEN STOP PRINT KEY HD 1 lt SPEED 120 Note There are a maximum of 100 messages stored EVOLUTION SC MESSAGE 1 EVSC press the RED
33. N IF EYE IRRITATION PERSISTS SKIN CONTACT WASH AFFECTED AREAS THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER CLOTHING SHOULD BE LAUNDERED BEFORE REUSE SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SKIN IRRITATION PERSISTS INGESTION INGESTION OF INK MAY CAUSE STOMACH UPSET SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF STOMACH UPSET PERSISTS THIS INK CONTAINS ETHYLENE GLYCOL Guarantee Exclusion and Limitation of Liability For a period of one year from the date of manufacture DIGITAL DESIGN INC Seller warrants that the ink shipped shall conform to Seller s specifications EXCEPT FOR THIS WARRANTY SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE On any claim accepted by the Seller SELLER S LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED ITS OBLIGATION TO REPLACE THE ALLEGEDLY DEFECTIVE INK OR TO RETURN THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY THE PURCHASER FOR ALLEGEDLY DEFECTIVE INK IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR SPECIFIC DAMAGES WHETHER IN TORT OR CONTRACT OR ANY THEORY OF LAW EVOLUTION CONTROLLER PRINT HEAD CABLE PLUG BL digital design inc EVSC STOPPED HD 1 lt SPEED 120 EVOLUTION SC GRAPHIC EVOLUTION CODERS LCD DISPLAY NOTE THE EVOLUTION GRAPHIC CONTROLLER WILL CONTROL THE EVOLUTION EVI EVOLUTION 2 EVOLUTION SC EVSC e eoo e PY THE UPPER LEFT AB 2 E CORNER OF THE DISPLAY INDICATES THE SPECIFIC PRINTER CONNECTED TO THE HAND HELD
34. OF ANY KIND INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE On any claim accepted by the Seller SELLER S LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED ITS OBLIGATION TO REPLACE THE ALLEGEDLY DEFECTIVE INK OR TO RETURN THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY THE PURCHASER FOR ALLEGEDLY DEFECTIVE INK IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR SPECIFIC DAMAGES WHETHER IN TORT OR CONTRACT OR ANY THEORY OF LAW MSDS FOR EVOLUTION SC INKJET CARTRIDGES 4053 BLACK FOR SEMI NON POROUS SURFACES This ink is made for use with Evolution Inkjet printers manufactured by DIGITAL DESIGN INC For best results please follow the instructions contained in the manual provided with the printer HEALTH 1 FLAMMABILITY 1 REACTIVITY 0 PERSONAL PROTECTION Reorder Part No 4052BK or 4052RD or 4052GR or 4052BL Manufactured by DIGITAL DESIGN INC 67 Sand Park Road Cedar Grove NJ 07009 RISK PHRASE S Large doses irritating to eyes and respiratory system Ingestion may cause acute gastro intestinal upset PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES Wear safety glasses Use solvent resistant gloves and vapor respirator for spills leaks or other high exposures FIRST AID MEASURES INHALATION REMOVE TO FRESH AIR EYE CONTACT CONTACT WITH THE EYES MAY CAUSE MILD IRRITATION IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLEAN LUKEWARM WATER LOW PRESSURE FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTIO
35. OLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 INSTALLING THE PRINT CARTRIDGE Remove the protective film from the face of the print head and retain the film This protective film may be re applied to store partially used cartridges If it is necessary to remove the print head and store for a long period of time it is best to re apply the plastic film and place the cartridge in a closeable plastic bag The print cartridge is installed into the print head by inserting at a slight angle and depressing the rear of the cartridge until it snaps into place To remove the cartridge gently lift the rear tab on the NOTE EACH PRINT CARTRIDGE HAS BEEN TESTED AT THE FACTORY AND CONTAINS SPECIALLY FORMULATED INKS USING ANY OTHER PRINT CARTRIDGE WILL HAVE UNDESIRABLE RESULTS INSERT PRINTHEAD INTO HOLDER FROM THIS ANGLE AND PRESS DOWNWARD UNTIL SEATED PRINTHEAD SEATED CORRECTLY cm 4 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 THE CONTROLLER TO THE PRINT HEAD Connect the Controller to the print carriage using the supplied 3 FT 9 mm interconnect cable C21008 3 supplied with the Printing System The cable is a standard RJ50 10 conductor Longer cables are available as required Connect either end of the cable to the Carriage Assembly and securely lock in place NOTE THE CONNECTOR MUST PLUGGED INTO THE INPUT RJ50 CONNECTOR LOCATED BELOW THE POWER CONNECTOR AND MARKED WITH AN ARROW POINTING TO TH
36. OLUTION SC contains a password function designed to limit access to the edit PASSWORD XXXXX menu and prevent unauthorized changing of message lines To activate this function switch the unit off then press and hold P while switching the unit on The display changes and requests the default password which is ENABLE PASSWORD 12345 Enter the 12345 YES OR NO Y N The screen to the left appears and prompts the operator or ENABLE PASSWORD A response of N maintains the current password and disables password protection If the response Y is selected the screen at the left appears to prompt the user to enter a new PASSWORD XXXXX password Enter the new 5 character password any combination of letters and numbers may be used Once this has been completed the unit will not allow message editing without the entry of the password If the new password is misplaced or forgotten reset the unit 27 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 MESSAGE STORAGE STORING MESSAGE All EVOLUTION SC printers are able to store up to 100 system wide programmed messages and their associated parameters Follow these steps to store a message Create the message and press Press Using BD or EF scroll to the desired message location number MESSAGE 1 EVSC Press a second time This places the PLEASE WAIT message into that numeric location for recall at a later time Use the same procedure to overwrite an existing stored message as well
37. ONS PROTOCOL CONTENTS DESCRIPTION 6 2 Data Word Definitions 6 2 Baud Rate 6 2 Definitions 6 2 Cabling 6 2 Hardware Interface 6 2 Physical Connections for RS485 6 3 Protocol Format 6 3 SOFTWARE PROTOCOL 6 4 ERROR CODES 6 4 LIST OF COMMANDS 6 5 This communication protocol covers all EVOLUTION products Some commands are not applicable to certain units and care must be taken in determining what valid commands are for a specific unit Commands that reference specific units are so noted ASCII CHARACTER CHART 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B D E F 0 NUL SOH 5 ETX ENQ ACK BEL BS LF VT FF CR SO SI 1 DLE DC1 DC2 DC3 4 NAK SYN ETB CAN EM SUB ESC FS GS RS US 2 SP 5 amp t 3 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 lt gt 4 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N 5 P Q R S T U V W X Y 7 1 A _ 6 5 a b c d f g h i j k l m n 7 P q r 5 t u v w y 2 DEL 1 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 DESCRIPTION DATA WORD DEFINITION Full Duplex 7 Data Bits 1 Even Parity Bit 1 Start Bit 1 Stop Bit BAUD RATE 115 200 Bits per second DEFINITIONS Q QUERY TO HEAD R RESPONSE FROM HEAD D DATA UPDATE TO HEAD X ACK FROM HEAD ASCII CHARACTER OR CHARACTER STRING FIELD SEPARATOR 0x21 HEX DATA EQUIVELENT ADDRESS TWO ASCII REPRESENTATIONS OF HEX CHARACTERS x y TWO ASCII CHARACTERS REPRESENTING THE UPPER AND LOWER NIBBLE OF HEXADECIMAL WHERE X IS THE UP
38. PER NIBBLE AND Y IS THE LOWER NIBBLE FOR EXAMPLE TO SEND A SPEED OF 165 FEET PER MINUTE SEND ASCII AND ASCII 5 WHICH WOULD BE 0x3A AND 0x35 HEXADECIMAL TO SEND DELAY OF 30 SEND ASCII 3 AND ASCII 0 WHICH WOULD BE 0x33 AND 0x30 HEXADECIMAL CABLING The following part numbers define the cabling and accessories for the EVLINK environment C20552 RS232C to RS485 converter module C20551 Cable from PC to RS485 converter module C21008 25 Cable 25 from EVOLUTION units to RS485 data link C21008 50 Cable 50 from EVOLUTION units to RS485 data link C21009 Termination plug for RS485 data link HARDWARE INTERFACE The EVOLUTION printing systems can communicate via an RS485 data link When connecting multiple print carriages via an RS485 link input and output connectors are provided on the print carriage which allows the cabling to be daisy chained NOTE It is important to remember to set each of the print carriages to a unique address 2 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 PHYSICAL 5 RS485 print carriage Pin 4 Receive Pin 5 Receive Pin 6 Transmit Pin 7 Transmit Pin 9 Ground Note At the end of the data link a termination plug is installed to balance the RS485 data link connecting pin 4 to pin 5 and pin 6 to pin 7 with120 ohm PROTOCOL FORMAT Host request for information ESC Command SOH EOT Single End Host to 1 printer Or ESC STX
39. SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 OPTION CABLING DESCRIPTIONS Evolution printers can accept inputs from external sources to control product detection and timing circuits to track product speed Encoders These device inputs are internally connected to pull up resistors and drive optically isolated devices and may be driven by open collector or switch contacts V3 3 V3 3 Vt V f R J R U 1K 1K V COMMOUT R f PCT218 Each input requires the capability of sinking 12ma to ground as depicted in the above circuit Connection to the optional control port requires an RJ50 connector Below is an example of the external product detect eye supplied by DIGITAL DESIGN INC part number C21006 24 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 For those applications requiring accurate line speed detection an external encoder is needed The external encoder will provide accurate signals eliminating problems in those applications where moving product has an acceleration or deceleration component in its motion Selecting the external encoder should take into consideration a supply source that will yield the correct aspect ration of printed height to width vertical printed column contains 12 dots spans 1 8 This equates to 0 0104 between each vertical dot placement thusly each horizontal dot placement should be the same to maintain a perfect 96 DPI ratio Selecting the external encoder the line speed ca
40. ad busy purging Where y defines bits 3 2 1 0 Bit3 1 External Encoder Bit2 1 External Product Detect Bit 1 1 Direction forward BitO 1 Enable print mode D D ESC STXJ Address 8 x y EOT X ESC STX Address 8 ACK EOT Where x defines bits 7 6 5 4 Bit7 Don t Care Bit6 1 Print image inverted Bit5 Don t Care Bit4 Don t Care Where y defines bits 3 2 1 0 Bit3 1 External Encoder Bit2 1 External Product Detect Bit1 1 Direction forward BitO 1 Enable print mode 6 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 0 47 Errors note error codes must be reset EV Il EV SC Q ESC STX Address G SOH EOT R ESC STX Address G X V IEOT Where x defines bits 7 6 5 4 Bit 7 UART Overrun Error Bit 6 Communication Overrun Error Bit 5 UART Framing Error Bit 4 UART Parity Error Where y defines bits 3 2 1 0 Bit 3 Font checksum error loading from card to chip Bit 2 Font 1 checksum error in Ram Bit 1 Font 0 checksum error in Ram Bit 0 Real Time Clock Memory error TO RESET ERROR CODES D ESC STX Address G X y IEOT same bit positions as above use only as a mask to clear error bits i e x 0001 and y 0001 clears real time clock memory error and UART parity error X ESC STX Address R 0x52 Head Status read only EV Il EV SC Q ESC STX Address R SOH EOT R ESC STX Address R X y EOT Where x defines bits 7 6 5 4 Bit 7 N
41. at the left shows two lines of 2 LINE character size To enter and print only 1 line of 2 LINE select the line and enter data to that line only Once the message line s is complete save the change by pressing _ NOTE USE THE DATE OFFSET KEY TO ENTER DATE 22 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 MESSAGE 1 512 PRICE 1 29 10 MESSAGE ENTRY FONT 1 512 MESSAGE 1 512 PRICE 1 75 12 MESSAGE ENTRY FONT 1 512 PRICE 1 75 12 lt SELECT gt Hf amp e I N EVSC STOPPED HD1 gt SPEED 120 PRICE 1 75 12 The second option is to replace characters by using the key or moving the cursor over a character to be replaced When the MESSAGE ENTRY mode is entered the cursor is placed at the end of the line Pressing the key will delete the last character on the line Successive s will continue to delete the last character on a line At the left the characters 1 29 10 were deleted Enter the correct data in this case 1 75 12 The alternative approach if just a few characters are to change is to use the 2 0 place the cursor over the characters to be changed and retype the correct characters In this example the 1 29 10 WAS CHANGED TO 1 75 12 Symbols are inserted by pressing E When in Message Entry mode position the cursor where a symbol is needed and press EJ The screen will
42. e HD 1 lt SPEED 120 Connect the controller to the carriage assembly The controller derives power from the carriage EVOLUTION SC On startup the LCD will display as pictured CHANGING LANGUAGE PROMPTS lt SELECT gt ENGLISH Press the F4 key and select ED for LANGUAGE Use the EY keys to select the desired language and press the to select the language ENABLING PRINT MODE EVSC PRINTING HD 1 SPEED 120 EVOLUTION SC Press the GREEN PRINT key 05 to start printing HEAD SELECT MODE EVSC STOPPED The hand held controller can program up to 32 print HD 1 lt 5 120 carriages on an RS485 data link The factory default sets each print carriage to ADDRESS 1 Selection of another print head other than ADDRESS 1 press EVOLUTION SC the key Use the EI keys to select the lt SELECT gt alternate print carriage number and press the WHICH HEAD 1 key The print carriage whose address was selected will respond with the current message and EVOLUTION SC appropriate parameters added convenience using the will auto NO RESPONSE scan to find the next available head connected to the environment ANY KEY TO EXIT Accessing an address not associated with any print carriage will result in a no response message 8 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 ENTERING MESSAGE EVSC STOPPED Press the GREEN PRINT key HD 1 lt SPEED 120 The
43. e SHIFT CODE FUNCTION A This key selects the Font size in the EDIT mode In the COMMAND mode pressing this key displays the current fonts loaded in the print head S1 Pressing this key while in the Message Entry mode accesses special characters S2 This key is reserved for special customer Logos 3 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 TURNING THE PRINT STATION FOR THE FIRST TIME To turn the print station on insert the power jack EVSC STOPPED into the DC power connector HD1 gt SPEED 120 There is no on off switch The first time the print station is turned on as EVOLUTION SC received from the factory the LCD will look like the illustration on the left Each line gives important information regarding the system The Top line indicates the PRINT SYSTEM TYPE and the operating mode of the unit STOPPED when in Command mode PRINTING when in Print mode and MESSAGE ENTRY when in message entry The 274 line shows the print head currently selected the direction of travel for the product and the programmed SPEED The lower half two lines of the display shows the message entered for printing This may represent one or two lines of code CHECKING SYSTEM INFORMATION CONTROLLER 1 06 Verify system information by pressing the V key EVSC 1 03 on the hand held controller keyboard The LCD PRINTER SN284955 screen will display the software firmware serial ANY KEY TO EXIT number and options enabl
44. e message lt lt lt lt Finally use the key to enter a shift code Shift codes are defined in the F3 menu and will automatically change at the appropriate shift times The shift designator S is displayed to indicate the data entry EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 MESSAGE FONT 1 S5 MFG DM DD DY HH MM EXP DM DD DY S 0009 For purposes of clarity the font sized is changed to S5 allowing a number of parameters to be displayed The first line contains the alpha key then characters MFG followed by the space and the key second line has the zi lt lt lt lt alpha characters EXP followed by the the A key Then a shift code is 123 key entered followed by a 4 digit sequence number using the SEQ NUMBER 1 COUNT UP 2 COUNT DOWN CLEAR SEQ FIELD YES OR NO Y N COUNTER LIMIT ANY CHANGES ENTER 000000000 COUNTER LIMIT ANY CHANGES ENTER 000005000 Sequence number format is programmable in the STOPPED mode The counter may be set to count either up or down by selecting number 1 or 2 Pressing enter advances the user to the next menu prompt Clearing the sequence field resets the counter to their initial settings The next prompt allows for changes in the sequence limit field Selecting Y allows the user to enter the desired maximum minimum for down count count Digits are enter via the keyboard right
45. ed Enabled options are indicated on the second line as a series of characters where the first indicates option pack 1 the second indicates option pack 1 5 and the last indicates option pack 2 CHECKING LOADED FONTS EVSC ACTIVE FONTS 2 LINE DDI S 5 1 LINE DDI S 7 1 LINE DDI B 7 Press the FONT key in the COMMAND mode to check what fonts are currently loaded in the print head 1 LINE DDI S 12 1 LINE DDI B 12 NOTE The Evolution small character has 5 ANY KEY TO EXIT font styles 12x9 1 line of text 12x9 bold 1 line of text 7x5 1 line of text 7x5 bold 1 line of text 5x5 2 lines of text 4 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 SYSTEM DATE AND DAY WEEK CODES 5 PRESENT SETTING ANY CHANGES Y N 01 04 00 PRESENT SETTING ANY CHANGES Y N 01 04 00 ENTER MONTH PRESENT SETTING ANY CHANGES Y N 01 04 00 ENTER DAY PRESENT SETTING ANY CHANGES Y N 01 04 00 ENTER YEAR SELECT gt DAY OF WEEK 1 DAY FORMAT 1 NUMERIC 2 LETTERS PRESENT SETTING ANY CHANGES 04 23 05 When the unit is in the STOPPED mode pressing the DATE key allows the user to change the system date If there are no changes press the N key to return to the STOPPED mode Press the Y key to change the date The system will prompt the user first for the Month enter 2 digits then the Day 2 digits and finally the year 2 digits Afte
46. ed by DIGITAL DESIGN INC For best results please follow the instructions contained in the manual provided with the printer HEALTH 1 FLAMMABILITY 1 REACTIVITY 0 PERSONAL PROTECTION Reorder Part No 4052BK or 4052RD or 4052GR or 4052BL Manufactured by DIGITAL DESIGN INC 67 Sand Park Road Cedar Grove NJ 07009 RISK PHRASE S Large doses irritating to eyes and respiratory system Ingestion may cause acute gastro intestinal upset PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES Wear safety glasses Use solvent resistant gloves and vapor respirator for spills leaks or other high exposures FIRST AID MEASURES INHALATION REMOVE TO FRESH AIR EYE CONTACT CONTACT WITH THE EYES MAY CAUSE MILD IRRITATION IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLEAN LUKEWARM WATER LOW PRESSURE FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF EYE IRRITATION PERSISTS SKIN CONTACT WASH AFFECTED AREAS THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER CLOTHING SHOULD BE LAUNDERED BEFORE REUSE SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SKIN IRRITATION PERSISTS INGESTION INGESTION OF INK MAY CAUSE STOMACH UPSET SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF STOMACH UPSET PERSISTS THIS INK CONTAINS ETHYLENE GLYCOL Guarantee Exclusion and Limitation of Liability For a period of one year from the date of manufacture DIGITAL DESIGN INC Seller warrants that the ink shipped shall conform to Seller s specifications EXCEPT FOR THIS WARRANTY SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY
47. f a packed BCD byte HH Product counter start hours MM Product counter start minutes hh Product counter stop hours mm Product counter stop minutes CCCCCC 7 counter X ESC STX Address ACK EOT EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 SPECIAL FIELD OBJECTS Message Objects define special characteristics about the messages contained in line 1 or line 2 These may define for example font size sequence number date code etc There may be up to 15 Objects special fields for each line in a message with the limitation that there can only be 1 sequence number imbedded in a message 0x50 Message Objects EV I EV Il EV SC Q ESC STX Address P SOH aabb EOT R ESC STX Address P aa bb cc dd ee ff gggg hhhh EOT Where each set of 2 ASCII characters represent the upper and lower nibble of a byte aa objects for which line 0 or 1 bb number of objects transmitted Max 15 Each object as defined by bb repeat the for each object cc Position within message string dd Number of characters in object ee Attribute of the object Where ee 00 Normal Alpha Numeric character ee 01 Time Hours ee 02 Time Minutes ee 03 Time Seconds ee 04 Date Month ee 05 Date Day ee 06 Date Year ee 07 Date Julian ee 08 Sequence Number 1 per message ee 09 Barcode ee 0A Shift Code ee 0B Expiration Date Month ee 0 Alpha Date Code ee OD Expiration Date Year ee OE Expiration Date Julian ee
48. ified time other than 12 00 midnight For example if the start of a new shift day occurs at 6 00AM the date will be changed each day at 6 00AM Selecting Y allows changing of the roll over time Setting this parameter to 00 00 disables the function EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 DATE TIME CHANGE ANY CHANGES Y N 00 00 ENTER HOURS DATE TIME CHANGE ANY CHANGES Y N 00 00 ENTER MINUTES RESET CLOCK ENTER HOURS RESET CLOCK ENTER MINUTES Similar to entering the time enter first the hours then at the next prompt enter the minutes Remember the time is entered in military time Entering 06 00 sets the date change time at 6 00 Enabling this function requires resetting the current correct time Enter both the current time in hours and minutes This resets the correct time and establishes a new Date Rollover Time 7 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 PROGRAMMING DEFINITIONS There are two parts to programming the EVOLUTION SC ink jet printer Setting the operations parameters character width delay etc and building the message PRINT MODE AND STOPPED Command MODE EVSC PRINTING When in the Print mode the screen will look like HD1 lt SPEED 120 the screen on the left When PRINTING is seen on the LCD the unit will print as product passes EVOLUTION SC in front of the carriage assembly To enter Print mode press Cr When i
49. is important to allow for both compression and expansion of printer text The correct aspect ratio can be calculated as follows Swath height is 0 125 1 8 12 vertical dots 0 0104 between vertical dots Therefore to print a perfect ratio character requires an encoder pulse every 0 0104 The encoder range adjustment is from 0 to 7 and assuming the mean is a count of 4 then by connecting an encoder that produces a pulse for each 0 0026 the correct character aspect ratio can be achieved This allows to both compress or expand the printed text 10 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 3 DATE OFFSET DATE OFFSET USE KEYS 0 gt 9 To enter a date offset expiration date change the value equal to the number of days until expiration OF DAYS 100 Legal entries 0 to 999 days 11 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 F2 MENU Place the unit in the Command mode and press ER epe F2 The screen shown to the left is 3 NOT AVAILABLE 1 ios the e number to make 4 AUTO REPEAT changes to that parameter 1 DIRECTION The arrow shown on the LCD s third line screen oU should agree with the direction of product travel PNE Press D or El to change direction Press for the unit to accept the change 2 PRINT INVERSE CODE ORIENTATION This parameter allows the 008 to pun right side 1 NORMAL PRINT up or upside down Pressin will produce 2 UPSIDE DOWN the following
50. lculation is replaced by a scalable encoder setting ranging from 0 7 allowing a printed message to be compressed or expanded Ideally the external encoder should be provided to use this feature to its maximum advantage If the external encoder were selected to provide a resolution of 0 0104 then the external encoder set to 0 would produce the correct aspect ratio and the message can only be expanded in multiples of 0 0104 thousands of an inch This may provide all that is required Selecting an external encoder source that provided 0 005 thousands of an inch would be a better choice The above pictorial is an example of the connections for an external encoder If it becomes necessary to supply both external product detect and external encoder both signals can be wired into the same connector or DIGITAL DESIGN INC can supply an optional adaptor to allow connection of both cables part number C21012 S 25 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 PART 8 SPECIFICATIONS CONTENTS PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS 8 2 Print Characteristics 8 2 Print Station 8 2 Environmental Conditions 8 2 General 8 2 DEFAULT SETTINGS 8 3 1 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS PRINT CHARACTERISTICS Character Set Standard Font Line Speeds Encoder Ratio Print Delay Character Heights Length Message Storage Full 20 special symbols DDI Dot Matrix s
51. me for the shift selected Enter the correct start time MINUTES military time for the shift selected Finally enter the desired code to be printed in the message Legal characters are the letters A to 2 and the numbers 0 to 9 The printer re displays the data for the selected shift for verification NOTE THIS PROCEDURE MAY BE REPEATED FOR ALL DESIRED SHIFTS 14 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 3 DATE FORMAT 1 PRODUCT COUNT 2 SHIFT CODE 3 DATE FORMAT 4 TIME FORMAT CHANGE FORMAT 1 CALANDER DATE 2 OFFSET DATE 3 WEEKLY DATE MONTH FORMAT 1 NUMERIC 2 LETTERS DATE FORMAT D DAY M MONTH Y YEAR J JULIAN dm dd dy DATE FORMAT D DAY M MONTH Y YEAR J JULIAN ji DATE FORMAT D DAY M MONTH Y YEAR J JULIAN Press F3 to change the date formatting Each of the following screens prompts the user to enter the desired format for printing NOTE THE USER MAY INDIVIDUALLY CHANGE THE FORMAT OF BOTH THE CALANDER FORMAT AND THE DATE OFFSET FORMAT NOTE THE FOLOWING PROCEDURE APPLYS TO BOTH CALANDER AND OFFSET DATE FORMATS Selecting the standard numeric format will prompt the user to enter the format of the date in standard number format The default as shipped from the factory is dm dd dy and may be modified as required To change the format press the delete key and the last line on the display will be erased The entire format will be erased and must be re entered
52. n the Command Mode the screen looks EVSC STOPPED like the illustration at left When STOPPED the HD1 SPEED 120 printer will not print when product is moved past the carriage assembly In Command mode access can be made to the EVOLUTION SC menus under the function keys F1 through F4 icon control keys plus access to Message Entry Mode To enter Command mode press i 8 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 MENU STRUCTURE In the Command mode access is allowed to the menu structure for basic parameters The menus reside within the function keys F1 through F4 In order to select one of the parameters press the number key that corresponds to the desired parameter The F1 key when pressed brings up the menu as shown below 1 SPACING 2 EXT ENCODER 3 DATE OFFSET 4 NOT AVAILABLE The F2 key when pressed brings up the menu as shown below 1 DIRECTION 2 PRINT INVERSE 3 NOT AVAILABLE 4 AUTO REPEAT The F3 key when pressed brings up the menu as shown below 1 PRODUCT COUNT 2 SHIFT CODE 3 DATE FORMAT 4 TIME FORMAT The F4 key when pressed brings up the menu as shown below 1 LANGUAGE 2 INK SUPPLY 3 SET UNIT I D 4 NOT AVAILABLE 9 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 F1 MENU SPACING Place the unit in the Command mode and press 2 EXT ENCODER Ft screen shown to the left is produced 3 DATE OFFSET Press the correct number
53. non printable entity and must be read after the end of the set time period The counter indicates each print cycle sensed by the external photo eye The counter may be cleared by depressing the C key If there are no changes press the key To change the settings depress the Y key All times are in Military Time 00 00 to 23 59 hours Enter the start time HOURS At the next screen prompt enter the start time MINUTES The system then prompts the user for the STOP TIME Enter both the stop time HOURS and then the MINUTES The newly entered data is re displayed for verification or correction if necessary Press the Y key to change the data or the N key to finish and return to the STOPPED MODE 13 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 2 SHIFT CODE 1 PRODUCT COUNT 2 SHIFT CODE 3 DATE FORMAT 4 TIME FORMAT ADJUST SHIFTS lt SELECT gt SHIFT 1 07 00 A ANY CHANGES Y N ADJUST SHIFTS SHIFT 1 START TIME ENTER HOURS ADJUST SHIFTS SHIFT 1 START TIME ENTER MINUTES ADJUST SHIFTS SHIFT 1 PRINT CODE ADJUST SHIFTS lt SELECT gt SHIFT 1 07 00 A ANY CHANGES Y N Shift codes may be encoded directly in the printable message The printer can print 6 individual shift codes Each shift code contains a unique start time and alpha numeric code to be printed Press or to change the desired shift to view or change Enter the correct start time HOURS military ti
54. o remove a jumper in the OFF position place the jumper on a single pin for future use VSEL J4 This jumper when in the ON position supplies a 12vdc source on the RJ50 input connector The hand held controller uses this source for power Removing this jumper prevents the 12vdc source from exiting on pin 2 and possibly damaging other external control devices ENSEL J5 When this jumper is in the ON position the external encoder signal connected to the RJ50 output connector is passed through the print carriage to the RJ50 input connector This allows the same encoder signal to drive several print carriages If this is not desired remove the jumper PRSEL J6 When this jumper is in the ON position the external product detect signal connected to the RJ50 output connector is passed through the print carriage to the RJ50 input connector This allows the same product detect signal to drive several print carriages If this is not desired remove the jumper 22 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 JUMPER LOCATION ai b VOLTAGE SELECT VSEL J4 12 OUTPUT OFF FLOAT OUTPUT EXTERNAL PRODUCT DETECT PRSEL J6 ON PASS THRU OFF FLOAT OUTPUT EXTERNAL ENCODER ENSEL J5 ON PASS THRU OFF FLOAT OUTPUT 23 EVOLUTION
55. on the product is achieved 12 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 PART 2 OPERATION PROCEDURES CONTENTS OVERVIEW Controller and LCD Keypad Key Descriptions Turning on the Print Station for the First Time Checking System and Font information Changing System Time and Date PROGRAMMING Definitions PRINTING Mode and STOPPED Command Mode MENU STRUCTURE F1 Menu Character Spacing External Encoder Date Offset F2 Menu Direction Print Inverse Auto Repeat F3 Menu Product Count Shift Code Format Date Format Time F4 Menu Change Language Ink Supply Set Unit Address SETTING UP LINE SPEED AND PRINT DELAY Setting Line Speed Setting Print Delay AND Head Alignment INPUT EDIT AND DELETE MESSAGES Editing Messages PASSWORD PROTECTION MESSAGE STORAGE Storing a Message Recalling A Stored Message 1 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 4 2 5 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 9 2 10 2 10 2 10 2 11 2 12 2 12 2 12 2 12 2 13 2 13 2 14 2 15 2 17 2 18 2 18 2 18 2 19 2 20 2 20 2 21 2 22 2 22 2 27 2 28 2 28 2 28 OVERVIEW CONTROLLER and LCD The the print station pictured here contains 64 keys The LCD digital design inc will display various messages STOPPED to assist in programming on HD 1 gt SPEED 120 the upper half of the display The lower half of the display will show up to two lines of EVOLUTION SC the entered print message
56. ot Used Bit 6 Latched eye active Bit 5 Unfiltered eye active Bit 4 Product being printed Where y defines bits 3 2 1 0 Bit 3 auto repeat print gap active Bit 2 Not Used Bit 1 Input buffer Line 2 full Bit 0 Input buffer Line 1 full 0x42 Set Unit Address Write Only EV Il EV SC D ESC STX Address X y EOT X ESC STX Address B ACK EOT Where x y 8 bit unit address i e x Ox31 amp y 0x35 yields unit address 15 B 7 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 4 8 0 31 Auto Repeat Inter print delay Range 0 255 EV II EV SC AND with any option pack ESC STX Address 1 SOHJIEOT ESCISTXIAddress 1 x l y EOT ESC STXJAddress 1 x y EOT ESC STX Address 1 ACKIEOT 0 Auto Repeat Disabled Each count provides a delay equal to 16 columns for EV and EV Il Each count provides a delay equal to 2 columns for EV SC 0x26 Line Speed RANGE 10 200 EV I EV Il EV SC ESC STX Address amp SOH EOT ESC STX Address amp X y EOT ESC STX Address amp x y EOT ESC STX Address amp ACK EOT 0x64 Encoder Divider Range 0 7 EV I EV Il EV SC ESC STX Address d SOH EOT ESC STX Address d X y EOT ESC STX Address d x y EOT ESC STX Address d JACK EOT 0x27 Product Delay RANGE 1 255 EV I EV II EV SC ESC STX Address 0x27 SOHIEOT ESC STX Address 0x27 x Y EOT ESC STX Addres
57. ould be adjusted to produce the desired print on the product Line speed can be increased or decreased to stretch or compress the message to fit the desired print area PRINT DELAY This setting adjusts the location of the printed message on the product EVSC STOPPED Access to these parameters is possible when the HD1 SPEED 120 unit is in either the STOPPED or PRINTING mode as shown to the left EVOLUTION SC Pressing the delay key allows the user to determine the amount of print delay Each count at EVSC PRINTING a normal aspect ratio is approximately 0 0208 HD1 SPEED 120 This will vary according the amount of compression or expansion used EVOLUTION SC SETTING LINE SPEED Normally the system will be set to use the internal lt SELECT gt time base for line speed control The default value is LINE SPEED 100 100 which creates a normal width character on a line moving at 100 ft per min The print can be narrowed by increasing the number and widened by decreasing the number Pressing m accesses this parameter Once pressed a new screen appears as shown to the left Changes can now be made by using K o O The range of values for character width is 1 to 200 Once the desired number is chosen press to save your entry lt SELECT gt external encoder is enabled and the unit is in the Z PRINTING mode the user has the option of ENCODER DIV 4 AEN i adjusting the compression ratio of the
58. r the date is entered the system requests the actual date day of week This parameter is usually set to 1 for Sunday 2 for Monday etc The day of the week can be entered into a message as either a number 1 7 or as a letter A G The day of the week is entered into a message by pressing the key After the data is entered the system displays the currently entered date and pressing the N key returns the user to the STOPPED mode or press Y to the correct the date EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 TIME SETTINGS 1 SET TIME 2 DATE CHANGE TIME PRESENT SETTING ANY CHANGES Y N 23 05 PRESENT SETTING ANY CHANGES Y N 23 05 ENTER HOURS PRESENT SETTING ANY CHANGES Y N 23 05 ENTER MINUTES PRESENT SETTING ANY CHANGES Y N 13 50 TIME SETTINGS 1 SET TIME 2 DATE CHANGE TIME DATE TIME CHANGE ANY CHANGES Y N 00 00 CHANGING SYSTEM TIME AND DATE ROLL OVER TIME Changing the system time is accomplished by selection option 1 Select the N key if the time is correct and return to the STOPPED mode Press the key to change to the correct time Enter the correct hours 2 digits followed by the correct minutes 2 digits The screen displays the corrected time Press the key to make further changes or N key to return to the STOPPED mode Notice the time is in 24 hour format The Date Change option is enabled by selecting option 2 This feature allows the date to roll over at a spec
59. s 0x27 X V IEOT ESC STX Address 0x27 ACK EOT 0x29 Inter Character spaces RANGE 1 25 EV I EV Il EV SC ESC STX Address SOH EOT ESC STX Address X y EOT ESC STX Address X y JEOT ESC STX Address ACK EOT EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 Ox3E Head Align Range 0 16 O keyboard EV Il only Q ESC STX Address gt 5 R ESC STX Address gt x y IEOT D ESC STX Address gt x l y EOT X ESOC STX Address ACK EOT 4 0x34 Sequence Number Rollover Value EV Il EV SC AND with version 2 09 and OP2 or 3 Q ESC STX Address 4 SOH EOT R ESC STX Address 4 where 9 rollover value in ascii D ESC STX Address 4 CRIEOT X ESC STX Address 4 JACK EOT 0x5b DATE ROLLOVER EV Il CS AND with version 2 09 and OP2 or 3 Q ESC STX Address SOH EOT R ESC STX Address X y x1 yT EOT Where rx Time of Day Hours 1 1 Time of Day Minutes D ESC STX Address x Ty x y EOT X ESC STX Address ACK EOT 3 0 31 Days until Expiration max 999 EV Il EV SC AND EVI WITH Q ESC STX Address 3 SOH EOT R ESC STX Address 3 aaaa EOT Where each set of 2 ASCII characters represent the upper and lower nibble of a packed BCD byte D ESC STX Address 3 EOT Where each set of 2 ASCII characters represent the upper and lo
60. the power Refer to the section on Soft Reset Hard Reset In the event it is necessary to perform a hard reset disconnect the power cable insert a standard paperclip into the hole located on the top of the cabinet and while holding the paper clip in place a light click will be felt re apply the power connector This operation will reset the print carriage assembly to the factory default settings and clear any current message Note upgrading the system to a newer version of software will automatically perform this operation 6 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 MULTIPLE PRINT HEADS EVOLUTION printing systems have the ability to reside on a network The network may contain from 1 to 32 print carriages connected via RJ50 cables These cables are available in varying lengths depending on the application Each mounting bracket can support up to 4 print carriages and would typically interconnect with a 6 RJ50 data cable NOTE Special care must be taken to connect the output of the first print carriage to the input of the next print carriage When connecting multiple print carriages place no more than 2 stations on a side of the mounting bracket as shown PRINT CARRIAGE ADDRESS 1 PRINT CARRIAGE ADDRESS 4 TO CONTROLLER OR COMPUTER DATA LINK 7 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 EVOLUTION SC QUICK START Connect the printer carriage to the appropriate EVSC STOPPED power sourc
61. tyle From 10 to 200 fpm 0 to 7 From 1 to 255 approx 060 in to 15 0 in 1 8 single line of print 12X9 and 12X9 BOLD 3 32 single line of print 7x5 and 7x5 BOLD 1 16 two lines of print 5x5 96 characters 1 OR 2 LINES 100 Messages Print Head to Product Distance Up to 3 8 9 5 mm CONTROLLER Standard Finish Dimensions Weight Control Panel PRINT CARRIAGE Standard Finish Dimensions Weight Hi Impact ABS Black 5 6 H x 2 1 W x 1 45 D 142 mm x 53 mm x 36 mm 11 4 5 kg Touch Switches and Graphic WSYWIG Line LCD Aluminum Black Anodized 1 45 H x 2 1 W x 5 6 D 37 mm x 53 mm x 142 mm 1165 4 5 kg ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Temperature Range Humidity Electrical Supply GENERAL Product Detector Communications link 40 F 104 F 5 C 40 C up to 90 relative non condensing 100 250 VAC 50 60 Hz 0 25Amp Remote IR LED convergent RS485 115KBAUD 7 BITS EVEN PARITY 1 STOP BIT 2 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 DEFAULT SETTINGS FUNCTION DEFAULT SETTING RANGE DIRECTION gt FONTS DOT MATRIX USER DEFINED INTER CHARACTER 0 1 25 SPACING LANGUAGE ENGLISH ENGLISH SPANISH LINE SPEED 100 10 200 PRINT INVERSE NORMAL NORMAL INVERSE PRODUCT DETECT EXTERNAL ONLY EXTERNAL ENCODER INTERNAL INTERNAL EXTERNAL PRINT DELAY 1 1 255 ENCODER RATIO 4 1 7 MESSAGE STORAGE 1 1 100 PASSWORD 123
62. ut the following week Selecting option 2 returns the user to the STOPPED mode 16 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 4 TIME FORMAT Change the Time Format by selecting option 4 1 PRODUCT COUNT 2 SHIFT CODE 3 DATE FORMAT 4 TIME FORMAT The factory default for time formatting is hh mm TIME FORMAT and may be changed as required Press the H HOURS Delete key and the last line on the display is M MINUTES erased hh mm Enter the desired format by pressing the H and or TIME FORMAT M keys and select delimiters as required Select H HOURS H if only hours are required M MINUTES Press the Enter key to return to the STOPPED hh mode 17 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 F4 MENU PI th it in th 1 LANGUAGE e unit in the Command mode and press 2 INK SUPPLY The screen shown at left is produced 3 SET UNIT I D Press the number that corresponds to the 4 LOAD CARD parameter you wish to change 1 LANGUAGE Press and the screen will change like the lt SELECT gt one on the left The default language is English ENGLISH the other choice is Spanish Scroll through the choices using either K o O Once the desired language is shown on the screen press This will return the unit to the Command mode Whenever language is chosen all prompts and commands shown on the screen will be in that language 2 INK SUPPLY The second line of the display shows the R
63. wer nibble of a packed BCD byte X ESC STX Address 3 ACK EOT r 0x52 Remaining Ink 0 to 99 EV EV II EV SC ESC STX Address R SOH EOT ESC STX Address R x y EOT 9 EVOLUTION SC SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 1 15 November 2006 10 0 30 Shift Code max 6 shift codes EV Il SC AND WITH Q ESC STX Address 0 SOH EOT R ESC STX Address O0 hh mm 22 I CRIEOT Where each set of 2 ASCII characters represent the upper and lower nibble of a packed BCD byte pattern repeat for each shift code programmed hh shift start hours mm shift start minutes 22 shift code to print D ESC STX Address 0 hhmm z CR EOT Where each set of 2 ASCII characters represent the upper and lower nibble of a packed BCD byte hh shift start hours mm shift start minutes Zz shift code to print X ESC STX Address 0 Ox2f Product Counter 6 Digits Max EV Il SC AND EVI WITH Q ESC STX Address SOH EOT R ESC STX Address HH MM hh mm cccccc CR EOT Where each set of 2 ASCII characters represent the upper and lower nibble of a packed BCD byte HH Product counter start hours MM Product counter start minutes hh Product counter stop hours mm Product counter stop minutes cccccc counter 6 Digits Max D ESC STX Address ww xx yy zz Where each set of 2 ASCII characters represent the upper and lower nibble o

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