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Evolution-1 High Resolution Inkjet printer manual

1. TOXICOLOGICALLY SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS None known RECOMMENDATIONS TO PHYSICIANS Treat symptoms No specific medical procedures are available 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ENVIRONMENTAL STABILITY Currently there are no adverse environmental effects which have been reported for this ink except discoloration All work practice should be aimed at eliminating environmental contamination EFFECT OF MATERIAL ON PLANTS OR ANIMALS Animal studies on components of this ink indicate that it is a mild skin and eye irritant and moderately toxic by ingestion No detailed studies have been performed for environmental effects EFFECT OF CHEMICAL ON AQUATIC LIFE There are no reported adverse effects on aquatic life due to exposure to this ink It is expected that this material will float near the surface of water and dissipate in a time frame dependent upon the magnitude of the release and the movement of the water 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS PREPARING WASTES FOR DISPOSAL Waste disposal must be in accordance with appropriate Federal State and local regulations This chemical if unaltered by handling may be disposed of by treatment at a permitted facility or as advised by your local hazardous waste regulatory authority Discharge into a sanitary sewer or storm drain may violate local ordinance EPA WASTE NUMBER Not Applicable 14 REGULATORY INFORMATION TSCA INVENTORY STATUS The chemicals in this compound ARE listed on the TSCA Inventor
2. ass 2 PRINT INVERSE CODE ORIENTATION 1 NORMAL PRINT 2 UPSIDE DOWN on the imprint 3 PRODUCT DETECT PRODUCT DETECT 1 INTERNAL 2 EXTERNAL Place the unit in the Command mode and press EA The screen shown to the left is produced Press the correct number to make changes to that parameter NOTE OPTION 4 ONLY APPEARS IF OPTION PACK 1 IS INSTALLED The arrow shown on the LCD s third line screen should agree with the direction of product travel Press Co or El to change direction Press for the unit to accept the change This parameter allows the code to print right side up or upside down Pressin will produce the following screen Press for normal print or for upside down codes Save the choice by pressing Look for the change of direction This menu selection allows the user to select the source of the product detect feature Press to use the internal product detect sensor located at the front of the print carriage just below the print cartridge If it becomes necessary to sense a portion of the product not directly in front of the print head then an external product detect sensor must be used This setting also allows the EVOLUTION to be controlled from other sources like a PLC When external product detect is selected the user must also change the jumper option within the print head Refer to the OPTION SELECT section for proper use 9 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 4
3. AUTO REPEAT OPTION PACK 1 2 OR 3 This option enables the unit to continuously print 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 lt SELECT gt REPEAT TIME 0 10 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 F3 MENU This menu is reserved for system expansion NOT AVAILABLE ANY KEY TO EXIT WITH OPTION PACKS INSTALLED 1 PRODUCT COUNT OPTION PACK 3 ONLY 1 PRODUCT COUNT 2 SHIFT CODE 3 DATE FORMAT 4 TIME FORMAT PRODUCT COUNT CHANGES Y N ORC 08 00 gt 16 00 COUNT 000000 PRODUCT COUNT START TIME 08 00 gt 16 00 ENTER HOURS PRODUCT COUNT START TIME 08 00 gt 16 00 ENTER MINUTES PRODUCT COUNT END TIME 08 00 gt 16 00 ENTER HOURS PRODUCT COUNT START TIME 08 00 gt 16 00 ENTER MINUTES Press F3 to change the product count feature Each of the following screens prompts the user to enter the desired format NOTE this is not a printable field Enter Y to change the product count start and end times or N to abort If the counter is to be cleared enter the letter C Selecting Y prompts the user to enter the desired hours starting time NOTE all times are entered in military time The next sc
4. FLOAT OUTPUT EI i EXTERNAL PRODUCT D oa DETECT ad PRSEL J10 RE Dae oes ON PASS THRU OFF FLOAT OUTPUT ELE 2 L 1l ove E23 i og EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 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 4 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 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 and is often mandatory when trying to produce a reliable printed barcode Selecting the external encoder should take into consideration a supply source that will yield the correct aspect ration of printed hei
5. OP3 Q ESC STX Address 0 SOH EOT R ESC STX Address 0 xxyyzz CR IEOT Where xx shift start hours yy 7 shift start minutes Zz shift code to print D ESC STX Address 0 xxyyzz CR IEOT Where xx shift start hours yy 7 shift start minutes Zz shift code to print X ESC STX Address 0 ACK EOT 0x32 Date and Time Setting Reading OP2 3 Q ESC STX Address 2 SOH EOT ESC STX Address 2 aabbccddeeffgg EOT Where aa Time of Day Seconds not used bb Time of Day Minutes cc Time of Day Hours dd Date Day of Week not used ee Date Day ff Date Month gg Date Year D ESC STX Address 2 aabbccddeeffgg CR EOT X ESC STX Address 2 ACK EOT 0x75 Store message into non volatile memory D ESC STX Address EOT X ESC STX Address u ACKJEOT Ox2f Product Counter 6 Digits Max OP3 Q ESC STX Address SOH EOT ESC STX Address f Wwxxyyzzcccccc CR IEOT Where ww Product counter start hours xx Product counter start minutes yy Product counter stop hours zz Product counter stop minutes cccccc counter 6 Digits Max D ESC STX Address P wwxxyyzzccceccc CR EOT Where ww Product counter start hours xx Product counter start minutes yy Product counter stop hours zz Product counter stop minutes cccccc counter X ESC STX Address EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 PART 7 OPTION JUMPERS AND CABLING CONTENTS OPTION JUMPER DESCRIPTIONS
6. position the cursor where a symbol is needed and press EJ The screen will show a line of symbols as presented on the left Position the cursor by pressing El or on the special character to be inserted and press Continue to build the message or press to return to the Command mode 23 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 PASSWORD PROTECTION OPTION PACK 1 OR 2 The EVOLUTION contains a password function designed to limit access to the edit menu and prevent unauthorized changing of message lines PASSWORD XXXXX 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 12345 Enter the 12345 The screen to the left appears and prompts the ENABLE PASSWORD operator or ENABLE PASSWORD YES OR NO YIN A response of 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 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 24 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 MESSAGE STORAGE OPTION PACK 1 1 5 OR 2 STORING A MESSAGE All EVOLUTION printers are a
7. 11 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 contaminate the eyes Victims must seek immediate medical attention if any symptoms of irritation develop If the product is in the eyes flush under gentle running water for 15 minutes If chemical is inhaled and causes irritation remove victim to fresh air If chemical is swallowed seek medical attention If professional advice is not available give large quantities of water and induce vomiting if victim is conscious Never induce vomiting or give diluents milk or water to someone who is unconscious having convulsions or who cannot swallow If excessively inhaled remove to fresh air If difficulty in breathing give artificial respiration Victims of chemical exposure should be taken for medical attention if symptoms of exposure develop Take copy of label and MSDS to physician or health professional with victim 10 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES FLASHPOINT C method gt 305 deg F TCC IGNITION TEMPERATURE C Not applicable FLAMMABLE LIMITS in air by volume Lower Not Applicable Upper Not Applicable FIRE EXTINGUISHER MATERIALS AND METHODS Fire fighting should concentrate on surrounding materials This material will not contribute to the intensity of the fire or the toxicity of the smoke Water Spray OK Carbon Dioxide OK Foam OK Dry Chemical OK Halon OK SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Incipient fire responders should wear eye protection Structural fire fighters
8. 2005 2 COMPOSITION INFORMATION ON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS CHEMICAL FAMILY CAS wiw EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR ppm ACGIH OSHA OTHER STEL STEL OG 872 50 14 Not Listed 3 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION EMERGENCY OVERVIEW This material presents mild health hazards when used in the prescribed manner POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS FROM ACUTE AND CHRONIC EXPOSURE Inhalation This product produces a low odor and should not cause any respiratory problems when used in the prescribed manner Contact with Skin or Eyes Due to the colorant components skin contact will cause discoloration of the skin and may be removed by washing Contact may also cause slight irritation of the skin Contact with the eyes will cause irritation and may impair vision by staining the eye Ingestion Ingestion of this material may stain the mouth and esophagus and may cause irritation of the upper gastrointestinal tract which can cause difficulty in swallowing Minute amounts aspirated into the lungs during ingestion or vomiting may cause pulmonary injury 4 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 PART ll wHAT DO I DO IF A HAZARDOUS SITUATION OCCURS 4 FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation Remove victim to fresh air and get medical aid immediately If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration with oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and mask Do NOT use mouth to mouth resuscitation Eyes Flush eyes with plenty of wa
9. If spilled on skin or eyes immediately wash it off with running water Remove contaminated clothing taking care not to contaminate the eyes Victims must seek immediate medical attention if any symptoms of irritation develop Ingestion If chemical is swallowed seek medical attention If professional advice is not available and victim is conscious and alert give two to four cups of milk or water Do not induce vomiting Victims of chemical exposure should be taken for medical attention if symptoms of exposure develop Take copy of label and MSDS to physician or health professional with victim 15 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES FLASHPOINT C method 89 C Seta flash closed cup AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE gt 200 C EXPLOSIVE LIMITS in air by volume Lower 0 5 Upper 8 FIRE EXTINGUISHER MATERIALS AND METHODS Take precautionary action against electrostatic discharge Vapors may be ignited by pilot lights other flames sparks heaters smoking electric motors static discharge other ignition sources at locations distant from material handling point Product can accumulate static charges which can cause an incendiary electrical discharge Carbon Dioxide OK Water Spray OK Alcohol Foam OK Dry Chemical OK 18 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES wear a self contained breathing apparatus with a full face piece operated in the positive pressure demand mode with appropriate turn out ge
10. Name fro Data Flash card EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 G R Q 3 0x47 Error Flags read only Q ESC STX Address G SOH EOT ESC STX Address G xy EOT Where Byte x Bits 3 2 1 0 Bit 3 Not Used Bit 2 Font Load error Bit 1 Uart Parity Error Bit O clock chip memory read write error Where Byte y Bits 3 2 1 0 Bit 3 Not Used Bit 2 Not Used Bit 1 Not Used Bit 0 Not Used 0x52 Head Status read only Q ESC STX Address R SOHJEOT ESC STX Address R xy NEOT Where Byte x Bits 3 2 1 0 Bit 3 Not Used Bit 2 Latched eye active Bit 1 Unfiltered eye active Bit 0 Product being printed Where Byte y 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 0x51 Starting Sequence Number max 9 digits OP2 3 Q ESC STX Address Q SOH EOT ESC STX Address Q zzzzzzzzz CR EOT Where 222222222 starting sequence number D ESC STX Address Q 222222227 CR EOT X ESC STX Address Q ACK EOT 0X31 Days until Expiration max 999 OP3 Q ESC STX Address 3 SOH EOT R ESC STX Address 3 aaaa EOT Where aaaa number of days until expiration in BCD format D ESC STX Address 3 EOT Where aaaa number of days until expiration in BCD format X ESC STX Address 3 ACK EOT EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 J 0x30 Shift Code
11. PACK 2 OR 3 1 NOT AVAILABLE 2 NOT AVAILABLE 3 DATE FORMAT 4 TIME FORMAT CHANGE FORMAT 1 CALENDAR DATE 2 OFFSET DATE MONTH FORMAT 1 NUMERIC 2 LETTERS DATE FORMAT D DAY M MONTH Y YEAR J JULIAN DATE FORMAT D DAY Y YEAR J JULIAN DATE FORMAT D DAY Y YEAR J JULIAN return to the STOPPED mode MONTH FORMAT 1 NUMERIC 2 LETTERS Press F3 to change the date formatting Each of the following screens prompts the user to enter the desired format for printing When option pack 3 is installed the user has the option of selecting a different date format for the normal printed calendar date and the printed date offset Select 1 or 2 to alter the appropriate date field 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 If the offset format was selected the word DATE is replaced with the word OFFSET 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 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 followe
12. SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 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 RS485 data link 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 To program a carriage it must be connected directly to the hand held controller with no other carriages connected 16 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 4 LOAD CARD LOADING FONTS MENU SELECT 1 The user can replace the existing FONT add up EXECUTE LOADER to six logos or load optional software from a Data 1 LOAD FONTS Flash card which is plugged into the top of the 2 LOAD LOGOS print carriage Select 1 to load a different font to 3 LOAD OPTIONS replace the current system font The screen to the left will appear and after a few LOAD FONT seconds a result will be displayed to indicate 1 LOAD DEFAULTS NOTHING LOADED or the name of the newly 2 LOAD ALTERNATE loaded font logos or software upgrades LOAD RESULTS To load or replace the current LOGOS in the PLEASE WAIT system press the key Similar to loading FONTS the screen at the left will appear indicating the load results MEMORY ERROR This scree
13. 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 will show STOPPED on the top line The Message Entry Mode is used to create or modify printable codes when in this mode the top line of the display will show MESSAGE ENTRY PRINT MODE AND STOPPED COMMAND MODE PRINTING HD1 gt SPEED 120 EVOLUTION 1 STOPPED HD1 gt SPEED 120 EVOLUTION 1 When in the Print mode the screen will look like the screen on the left When PRINTING is seen on the LCD the unit will print as product passes in front of the carriage assembly To enter Print mode press 5 When the Command Mode the screen looks like the illustration at left When STOPPED the printer will not print when product is moved past the carriage assembly In Command mode access can be made to the menus under the function keys F1 through F4 icon control keys plus access to Message Entry Mode To enter Command mode press C 6 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 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 CHAR SPACING 2 EXT ENCODER 3 DATE OFFSET VALID
14. as advised by your local hazardous waste regulatory authority Discharge into a sanitary sewer or storm drain may violate local ordinance for color or solids EPA WASTE NUMBER Not Applicable This material is nota RCRA Hazardous Waste for disposal purposes 14 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION THIS MATERIAL IS NOT HAZARDOUS BY THE U S DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROPER SHIPPING NAME This ink is not regulated by the U S Department of Transportation HAZARD CLASS NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION Not Applicable UN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Not Applicable DOT LABELS REQUIRED Not Applicable PACKAGING GROUP Not Applicable EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE NUMBER Not Applicable CTC DANGEROUS GOODS CHIPPING REGULATIONS THIS MATERIAL IS NOT CONSIDERED A DANGEROUS GOOD 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION 15 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 SARA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS No component in this product is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title IIl of the Superfund Amendments Reauthorization Act TSCA INVENTORY STATUS The chemicals in this compound ARE listed on the TSCA Inventory MARINE POLLUTANT This product contains no chemicals which have been designated by the Department of Transportation to be Marine Pollutants in 49 CFR 172 101 Appendix B CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 No component of this solution is on the California Proposition 65 lists CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITIES RO Not Applicable STATE REGU
15. chained NOTE It is important to remember to set each of the print stations to a unique address PHYSICAL CONNECTIONS RS485 PRINT CARRIAGE Pin 4 Receive Pin 5 Receive Pin 6 Transmit Pin 7 Transmit Pin 9 Ground 2 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 Note At the end of the data link a termination plug is installed to balance the RS485 data link This termination plug connects pin 4 to pin 5 and pin 6 to pin 7 This adds a 120 ohm termination resistor across the data lines PROTOCOL FORMAT Host request for information ESC Command SOH EOT Single End Host to 1 printer Or ESC STX 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 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ 0123456789 Special Symbols ASCII Character Hexadecimal Prints As Space 0x20 Space 0x21 Hour Glass 0x23 0x24 amp 0x26 amp 0x28 0x29 0x2a E 0x2b 0 2 0 2 Period 0 3 0x3a Ox2f 0x22 Cents 0x25 Solid block Ox3b N Ox3f 0x40 Ox7b Logo 1 Ox7c Logo 2 Ox7d Logo 3 NOTE ALL OTHER CHARACTERS ARE ILLEGAL AND MUST NOT BE SENT TO THE PRINT HEAD 3 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 SOFTWARE PROTOCOL In the fo
16. concentration should be limited to 300 ppm daily TWA Inhalation of higher concentrations may cause central nervous system depression characterized by headache nausea and or vertigo Though single exposure to fumes may cause no harmful effects repeated daily exposures may cause illness Contact with Skin or Eyes Due to the colorant components skin contact will cause discoloration of the skin and may be removed by washing Contact may also cause slight irritation of the skin Contact with the eyes will cause irritation and may impair vision by staining the eye Ingestion Ingestion of this material may stain the mouth and esophagus and may cause irritation of the upper gastrointestinal tract which can cause difficulty in swallowing Ingestion may also result in similar effects to those caused by inhalation Minute 17 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 amounts aspirated into the lungs during ingestion or vomiting may cause pulmonary injury PART ll wHAT DO I DO IF A HAZARDOUS SITUATION OCCURS 14 FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation Remove victim to fresh air and get medical aid immediately If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration with oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and mask Do NOT use mouth to mouth resuscitation Eyes Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes Get medical aid as a precautionary measure Do NOT allow victim to rub or keep eyes closed Skin
17. 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 down time Follow daily start up procedure if your line experienced long down 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 radio Move unit to alternate frequency location or attach ground strap as above Spikes in electrical line Use AC line filter 2 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 PART 5 PARTS LIST AND OPTIONS Part No C21001 1 C21001 2 C21001 3 C30238 C21002 C21002 7 C21002 8 21005 21000 2 96280 01 21003 21006 21007 21012 EV1 SW1 EV1 SW1 5 EV1 SW2 EV1 SW3 EV1 FONT EV1 LOGO C21008 1 C21008 3 C21008 10 C21008 25 C21008 50 C21008 100 1 Description SPARE PARTS EVOLUTION I Controller Cabinet EVOLUTION I Controller LCD Assembly EVOLUTION I Controller PCB Assembly EVOLUTION I Controller Keypad EVOLUTION I Print Head Carriage Assembl
18. supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all other sources to assure proper use and disposal of these materials and the safety and health of employees and customers and the protection of the environment 16 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Prepared to U S OSHA CMA ANSI and Canadian WHMIS Standards PART I What is the material and what do I need to know in an emergency 11 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION TRADE NAME AS LABELED 4600 Black SYNONYM CHEMICAL CLASS Dispersion of pigments HMIS Codes HEALTH BLUE PRODUCT USE Ink Jet Printing Ink ADDRESS 67 Sand Park Road FLAMMABILITY MANUFACTURER S NAME Digital Design Inc RED REACTIVITY Cedar Grove 07009 YELLOW BUSINESS PHONE 1 973 857 9500 EMERGENCY PHONE 1 800 255 3925 Chem Tel Inc DATE OF PREPARATION January 9 2006 12 COMPOSITION INFORMATION ON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS CHEMICAL FAMILY CAS w w EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR ppm ACGIH OSHA OTHER STEL STEL IDLH N L N L N L Alcohol 64 17 5 lt 15 1000 1000 Not Listed 13 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION This product is not a flammable liquid POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS FROM ACUTE AND CHRONIC EXPOSURE Inhalation Inhalation of this material may cause respiratory irritation and can be prevented by wearing proper respiratory equipment Vapor
19. the STOP PRINT key Press the V key CONTROLLER 7 08 PRINTER 2 08J PRINTER SN XXXXXX EXIT ANY KEY The first line indicates the version of the controller software The second line numerics indicate printer software version and the letter is the firmware version of the printer The s following indicate options installed Option 1 Option 1 5 Option 1 and Option 1 5 _ Option 2 Tee Option 3 The third line indicates the serial number of the printer SYSTEM RESET There are two types of resets available in the Evolution printing system The first type of reset is a SOFT RESET ERASE STORED Depressing the R key while applying power to the MESSAGES unit will display the reset command mode YES OR NO YIN CAUTION A response of Y will delete all stored messages RESET PRINT HEAD The next screen to appear prompts the user to determine if a print head is to be restored to its YES OR NO YIN default value CAUTION ALL PRINT HEADS CONNECTED TO THE CONTROLLER WILL BE RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT CONDITIONS THIS ALL HEADS INCLUDES RESETING EACH UNIT ADDRESS TO 1 TO PREVENT THIS REMOVE ALL ee 2 INTERCONNECTED PRINT HEADS EXCEPT FOR THE UNIT TO BE RESET FROM THE ANY OTHER EXITS B 6 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 The second reset is a hard reset Disconnect the power cable Insert a standard paper clip into the hole on the female dovetail side of the cabine
20. the print head dot 150 for line 2 and at the middle of the print head dot 75 line 1 The printer is shipped with a 1 2 font FONT1 for a single line of print and a 7 32 font FONTO for two lines of print The 1 2 font may be replaced with other than a 1 2 tall character Alternate fonts that are loaded replace the existing fonts Inserting a data flash card containing alternate fonts and cycling the power will temporarily use the alternate fonts on the data flash card until the card is removed and either the power is cycled or the print station is set to the STOPPED mode This eliminates the need to load the alternate font using the LOAD CARD option 19 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 SETTING PRINT DELAY AND LINE SPEED LINE SPEED This setting adjusts the width of the printer message on the product This setting should 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 STOPPED Access to these parameters is possible when the HD1 gt SPEED 120 unit is in either the STOPPED or PRINTING mode as shown to the left EVOLUTION 1 Pressing the delay key allows the user to determine the amount of print delay Each PRINTING count at a normal aspect ratio is HD1 gt SPEED 120 approximately 0 060 T
21. the task 13 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 9 MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS PHYSICAL STATE Liquid VOLATILE lt 9 34 LB GAL VAPOR DENSITY Not Available EVAPORATION RATE Not Available SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1 0 1 1 MELTING POINT OR RANGE lt 15 C SOLUBILITY IN WATER Miscible BOILING POINT gt 100 C VAPOR PRESSURE Not Available pH 9 0 10 5 ODOR THRESHOLD Not Established OIL WATER DISTRIB COEFFICENT NA APPEARANCE ODOR AND COLOR This ink is a colored liquid having a slight odor HOW TO DETECT THIS SUBSTANCE warning properties This ink will be readily visible by its color 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY Stable CONDITIONS TO AVOID Extreme heat may cause material to decompose producing acrid smoke and hazardous byproducts of carbon monoxide nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide This ink is compatible with most chemicals found in the work place Avoid strong oxidizing agents MATERIALS WITH WHICH SUBSTANCE IS INCOMPATIBLE This material is compatible with chemicals generally found in the industrial work place The product would not be compatible with water reactive materials HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Will not occur HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Components may form carbon monoxide during combustion PART IV s there any other useful information about this material 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION SUSPECTED CANCER AGENT This product s ingredients are not found on the follow
22. unit address 15 0x23 Printer Configuration read only Q ESC STX Address SOH EOT R ESC STX Address xy 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 4 Where Byte y Bits 3 2 1 0 0000 no options available 0001 option enabled 0010 option2 enabled 0100 option3 enabled 5 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 r 0x52 Remaining Ink 0 to 99 Q ESC STXJAddress r SOH EOT R ESC STXJAddress r Where ab is percentage ESC STX Address r 0 0 EOT Resets the ink level 1 0x31 Auto Repeat Inter print delay 0 255 OP1 2 3 ESC STX Address 1 SOH EOT ESC STX Address 1 ab EOT D ESC STX Address 1 ab EOT X ESC STX Address 1 ACK EOT 0 Auto Repeat Disabled and each count provides a delay equal to 18 columns of print 0x38 Control Flags ESC STX Address 8 SOH EOT R ESC STXJ Address 8 xy EOT Where x bits 7 6 5 4 y bits 3 2 1 0 BitO 1 Enable print mode Bit1 1 Direction forward Bit2 1 7 External Product Detect 1 External Encoder Bit4 1 Head busy purging 1 Head busy manual cycle Bit6 1 Print image inverted Bit7 1 Head busy printing message D ESC STXJ Address 8 xy EOT X ESC STX Address 8 ACK EOT BitO 1 Enable print mode Bit1 1 Direction forward Bit2 1 External Pr
23. 0 060 1 5mm Therefore a delay of 255 would approximate 15 3 388mm Once a number is chosen press to save the entry 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 21 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 INPUT EDIT OR DELETE MESSAGES STOPPED HD1 gt SPEED 120 EVOLUTION 1 MESSAGE ENTRY FONT 1 LINE EVOLUTION 1 MESSAGE ENTRY FONT 1 LINE MESSAGE ENTRY FONT 1 LINE EXP 12 01 2004 MESSAGE ENTRY FONT 2 LINE BEST BY EXP 12 01 2004 STOPPED HD1 gt SPEED 120 BEST BY EXP 12 01 2004 To input delete or edit a message the unit must be in the STOPPED Mode If the LCD reads PRINTING press C The screen should be similar to the one shown at the left Enter the Message Entry mode by pressing E 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 1 LINE Press until the 1 2 font size is shown and enter EXP 12 01 2004 The message shown to the left would be an example if the 1 LINE fo
24. 7 2 VSEL J7 7 2 ENSEL J9 7 2 PRSEL J10 7 2 JUMPER LOCATIONS 7 3 OPTION CABLING DESCRIPTIONS EXTERNAL PRODUCT DETECT 7 4 AND ENCODER 1 EVOLUTION I SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 OPTION JUMPER DESCRIPTIONS Factory default for all jumper settings is in the ON position To remove a jumper in the OFF position place the jumper on a single pin for future use VSEL J7 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 J9 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 J10 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 2 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 JUMPER LOCATION EXTERNAL ENCODER ENSEL J9 ON PASS THRU OFF FLOAT OUTPUT VOLTAGE SELECT VSEL J7 ON 12 OUTPUT OFF
25. ACTICES Avoid getting chemicals ON YOU or IN YOU Wash hands after handling chemicals Do not eat or drink while handling chemicals Avoid breathing mists of this ink STORAGE AND HANDLING PRACTICES Store product in properly labeled closed containers in cool location Avoid oxidizing and reducing agents and alkalies PROTECTIVE PRACTICES DURING MAINTENANCE OF CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT Follow practices indicated in Section 6 Accident Release Measures Make certain application equipment is locked and tagged out safely Always use this product in areas where adequate ventilation is provided Clean equipment with appropriate flushing solution before maintenance begins Collect all rinsates and dispose of according to applicable Federal State or local procedures 14 EXPOSURE CONTROLS PERSONAL PROTECTION 19 EVOLUTION I SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 VENTILATION AND ENGINEERING CONTROLS Use with adequate ventilation Use a mechanical fan or vent area to outside RESPIRATORY PROTECTION None required under routine conditions of use It is advisable to use respiratory protection during the release response procedures EYE PROTECTION Splash goggles or safety glasses HAND PROTECTION Use of butyl gloves is recommended Check gloves for leaks Wash hands after removing gloves BODY PROTECTION Use body protection appropriate for task Cover alls rubber aprons or chemical protective clothing made from natural rubber are general
26. CAPABILITIES OPTIONAL SOFTWARE MAY BE ADDED TO A BASIC UNIT AND IS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 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 PART 9 MSDS 9 1 AMENDMENT RECORD Amendment Date All Pages at First Issue 1 0 1 Dec 2004 Second Issue 1 1 18 Mar 2005 Third Issue 1 2 5 April 2005 Fourth Issue 1 3 8 June 2005 Fifth Issue 1 4 16 May 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 QUICK START 1 8 Changing Language Prompts 1 8 Enabling Print Mode 1 8 Head Select Mode 1 8 Entering a Message 1 9 Saving a Message 1 10 Loading a Message 1 11 EVOLUTION SYSTEM QUICK SETUP 1 12 1 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 INSTALLING THE EVOLUTION PRINTING SYSTEM Caution should be taken while installing the EVOLUTION printing system on your equipment Digital Design Inc has taken every precaution to ens
27. CT IDENTIFICATION TRADE NAME AS LABELED COLOR INKS SYNONYM CHEMICAL CLASS Solution of Dyes PRODUCT USE Ink Jet Printing Ink MANUFACTURER S NAME Digital Design Inc ADDRESS 67 Sand Park Road Cedar Grove NJ 07009 Ne MANUFACTURER S PHONE 973 857 9500 EMERGENCY PHONE 1 800 255 3924 Chem Tel In DATE OF PREPARATION November 17 2005 7 COMPOSITION INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS CHEMICAL NAME CAS w w EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR ACGIH osma OTHER TLV STEL PEL STEL IDLH mg m3 mg m3 mg m3 mg m3 mg m3 NE Not Established CHEMICAL NAME CAS 96 w w EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR OTHER EN pata pep mg m3 mg m3 mg m3 mg m3 mg m3 5 Chloro 2 methyl 26172 55 4 lt 0 1 NE NE NE NE NE NE 4 isothiazoline 3 one 10 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 8 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION EMERGENCY OVERVIEW This is a colored liquid with properties similar to water It is a low hazard material which presents only slight health hazards Though the material is not flammable the byproducts of thermal decomposition may include toxic gas i e carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides SYMPTOMS OF OVER EXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE This material is generally low risk when used in the prescribed manner Health affects expected may include irritation of the affected part of the body Inhalation The constituents of this material are of low volatility low order of acute toxicity and will not normally cause inhalati
28. CTICES AND HYGENE PRACTICES Avoid getting chemicals ON YOU or IN YOU Wash hands after handling chemicals Do not eat or drink while handling chemicals Avoid breathing mists of this ink STORAGE AND HANDLING PRACTICES Store product in properly labeled closed containers in cool location PROTECTIVE PRACTICES DURING MAINTENANCE OF CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT Follow practices indicated in Section 6 Accident Release Measures Make certain application equipment is locked and tagged out safely Always use this product in areas where adequate ventilation is provided Decontaminate equipment using soapy water before maintenance begins Collect all rinsates and dispose of according to applicable Federal State or local procedures 11 EXPOSURE CONTROLS PERSONAL PROTECTION VENTILATION AND ENGINEERING CONTROLS Use with adequate ventilation Use a mechanical fan or vent area to outside RESPIRATORY PROTECTION None required under routine conditions of use and proper ventilation It is advisable to use respiratory protection NIOSH Approved during prolonged exposure EYE PROTECTION Splash goggles or safety glasses HAND PROTECTION Use lightweight rubber or plastic gloves Check gloves for leaks Wash hands after removing gloves BODY PROTECTION Use body protection appropriate for task Cover alls rubber aprons or chemical protective clothing to minimize exposure Clothing made from natural rubber are generally acceptable depending upon
29. EVOLUTION SC INK JET PRINTERS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL digital design inc Trend Marking Systems 67 Sand Park Road PO Box 1311 Cedar Grove NJ 07009 Castle Hill NSW 1765 AUSTRALIA 973 857 9500 61 02 96299535 www evolutioninkjet com www trendmarking com au This manual is for use in operating and maintaining the EVOLUTION 1 Ink Jet Printer This includes various optional features which may not be included in your basic model 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 a 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 PROFILED TO PRODUCE AN OPTIMUM AND CONSISTANT CODE USING OTHER THAN AUTHORIZED CARTRIDGES WILL CAUSE UNDESIRABLE RESULTS EACH FLASH DATA CARD IS PROFILED EXPLICITELY FOR ITS INTENDED PRINTER AND IS SECURITY LOCKED PROHIBITING USE IN OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PRINTER FOR WHICH IT WAS PURCHASED KEEP ALL UPGRADE CARDS IN A SECURE PLACE EVOLUTION 1 IS A BASIC MODEL WITH NO VARIABLE FIELD PROGRAMMING
30. IN OPTION PACK ONLY The F2 key when pressed brings up the menu as shown below 1 DIRECTION 2 PRINT INVERSE 3 PRODUCT DETECT 4 AUTO REPEAT The F3 key when pressed brings up the menu as shown below NOT AVAILABLE SCREEN WITHOUT OPTION PACK 2 OR 3 INSTALLED ANY KEY TO EXIT 1 PRODOCT COUNT 1 VALID IN OPTION PACK ONLY 22 2 VALID IN OPTION PACK 3 ONLY e OE C ODE 3 VALID IN OPTION PACK 2 OR 3 3 DATE FORMAT 4 VALID IN OPTION PACK 2 OR 3 4 TIME FORMAT The F4 key when pressed brings up the menu as shown below 1 LANGUAGE 2 INK SUPPLY 3 SET UNIT 4 LOAD CARD 7 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 F1 MENU 4 CHAR SPACING Place the unit in the Command mode and press 2 EXT ENCODER Fi The screen shown to the left is produced 3 DATE OFFSET Press the correct number to make changes to that 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 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 parame
31. LATORY INFORMATION The following chemicals in this product are covered under specific State regulations Alaska Designated Toxic and Hazardous Substance None Massachusetts Substance List None Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance List None Minnesota List of Hazardous Substances None California Permissible Exposure Limits None Missouri Employer Information Toxic Substance List None Rhode Island Hazardous Substance List None Florida Substance List None Illinois Toxic Substance List None New Jersey Right to Know Hazardous Substance List None West Virginia Hazardous Substance List None Kansas Section 302 313 List None North Dakota List of Hazardous Chemicals Reportable Quantities None Wisconsin Toxic and Hazardous Substances None LABELING Precautionary Statements CAUTION This material may cause skin and eye irritation Avoid getting the ink on your skin or in your eyes In case of exposure wash thoroughly with water If irritation occurs seek medical assistance This material will not contribute to the intensity of a fire The product may discolor runoff water Store containers tightly closed in a cool location Consult Material Safety Data Sheet 16 OTHER INFORMATION PREPARED BY Digital Design Inc 67 Sand Park Drive Cedar Grove NJ 07009 The information contained herein is furnished without warranty of any kind Users should consider these data only as a
32. RIEL STYLE USER DEFINED INTER CHARACTER 10 1 25 SPACING LANGUAGE ENGLISH ENGLISH SPANISH LINE SPEED 100 10 200 LOGOS 0 1 3 PRINT INVERSE NORMAL NORMAL INVERSE PRODUCT DETECT INTERNAL INTERNAL EXTERNAL EXTERNAL ENCODER INTERNAL INTERNAL EXTERNAL PRINT DELAY 1 1 255 ENCODER RATIO 4 0 7 MESSAGE STORAGE 1 1 50 OPTION PACK 1 1 5 2 3 PASSWORD 12345 5 CHARACTERS USER OPTION PACK 1 1 5 2 3 DEFINED AUTO REPEAT OPTION 0 0 255 PACK 1 2 DATE OPTION PACK 2 3 dd dm dy User defined TIME OPTION PACK 2 3 hh mm User defined SHIFT CODE OPTION TIMES AND CODES User defined PACK 3 SET TO ZERO DATE OFFSET OPTION PACK 3 OFFSET DAYS SET TO ZERO User defined PRODUCT COUNTER OPTION PACK 3 TIMES AND CODES SET TO ZERO User defined 3 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Prepared to U S OSHA CMA ANSI and Canadian WHMIS Standards PART I What is the material and what do I need to know an emergency 1 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION TRADE NAME AS LABELED 4500 Black SYNONYM CHEMICAL CLASS Solution of dyes HMIS Codes HEALTH BLUE PRODUCT USE Ink Jet Printing Ink ADDRESS 67 Sand Park Road FLAMMABILITY MANUFACTURER S NAME Digital Design Inc RED REACTIVITY Cedar Grove NJ 07009 YELLOW MANUFACTURER S PHONE 973 857 9500 EMERGENCY PHONE 1 800 255 3925 Chem Tel Inc DATE OF PREPARATION November 17
33. ROUS INKS MSDS 4600BK SEMI POROUS INK MSDS 1 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 4 8 10 8 17 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS PRINT CHARACTERISTICS Character Set Standard Font Logos Line Speeds Encoder Ratio Print Delay Character Heights Length Message Storage Full alphanumeric and 20 special symbols Arial style up to 3 resident From 10 to 200 fom 0 to 7 From 1 to 255 approx 060 in to 15 0 in 1 2 single line of print 7 32 two lines of print 24 characters 1 2 48 characters 7 32 50 Messages Print Head to Product Distance Up to 1 4 6 35 mm CONTROLLER Standard Finish Dimensions mm Weight Control Panel PRINT CARRIAGE Standard Finish Dimensions Weight Hi Impact ABS Black 8 75 H x 4 25 W x 2 7 D 222 mm x 108 mm x 69 1 Ibs 4 5 kg Touch Switches and 4x16 Line LCD Aluminum Black Anodized 3 0 H x 1 8 W x 4 0 D 76 mm x 46 mm x 102 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 9096 relative non condensing 100 250 VAC 50 60 Hz 0 25Amp IR LED convergent RS485 115KBAUD 7 BITS EVEN PARITY 1 STOP BIT 2 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 DEFAULT SETTINGS FUNCTION DEFAULT SETTING RANGE DIRECTION lt lt gt FONTS A
34. UE F3 key to delete the entire message Press the BLUE FONT key to select the desired font size and enter the text EXP 12 10 04 Press the ENTER key to end the MESSAGE EDIT mode Press the GREEN print enable key to enter the print mode EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 STORING A MESSAGE OPTION PACK 1 1 5 2 OR 3 STOPPED Press the GREEN STOP PRINT KEY HD 1 gt SPEED 120 Note In option pack 1 there is a maximum of 50 messages stored EXP 12 10 04 Option pack 1 5 increases message storage to 99 messages Press the RED MESSAGE STORE key The LCD display will display the message storage screen Use the or gt to select the desired storage location MESSAGE 1 PLEASE WAIT MESSAGE 1 MESSAGE STORED press the RED MESSAGE STORE KEY second time and the current message appears in EXP 12 10 04 the selected location and is stored STOPPED 1 gt SPEED 120 Press the ENTER key to return to the EXP 12 10 04 command prompt 10 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 LOADING A MESSAGE OPTION PACK 1 1 5 2 OR 3 STOPPED HD 1 gt SPEED 120 EVOLUTION 1 MESSAGE 1 PLEASE WAIT MESSAGE 1 EXP 12 10 04 STOPPED 1 gt SPEED 120 EXP 12 10 04 PRINTING HD 1 gt SPEED 120 EXP 12 10 04 Press the GREEN STOP PRINT KEY Note In option pack 1 there is a maximum of 50 messages stored Option pack 1 5 increases message storage to 99 m
35. ar and chemical resistant personal protective equipment Refer to the personal protective equipment section of this MSDS UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS When subjected to prolonged high temperatures or burning this product will emit fumes containing carbon monoxide nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide Closed containers may rupture due to build up of pressure when exposed to extreme heat This product s vapor is combustion sensitive to static discharge 12 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES SPILL AND LEAK RESPONSE For incidental spills use professional equipment such as rubber gloves and rubber apron splash goggles or safety glasses Trained personnel that use pre planned procedures should respond to uncontrolled or large releases Proper protective equipment should be used In case of any spill clear the affected area protect people and respond with trained personnel Respiratory protection should be used to protect against potentially irritating contaminated dust Absorb spilled liquid with polypads or other appropriate materials Avoid splashing or spraying liquid Clean area thoroughly by rinsing with water It may not be possible to decolorize stains Place all spill residues in a double plastic bag in appropriate sealed container Dispose of in accordance with Federal State and local waste disposal regulations PART Ill How can I prevent hazardous situations form occurring 13 HANDLING AND STORAGE WORK PRACTICES AND HYGENE PR
36. ble to store up to 50 MESSAGE 1 system wide programmed messages and their associated parameters Follow these steps to store a message Create the message and press Press Using EI or gt scroll to the desired message location number MESSAGE 1 Press a second time This places the message PLEASE WAIT into that numeric location for recall at a later time Use the same procedure to overwrite an existing stored message as well MESSAGE 1 The LCD display will indicate that the message is MESSAGE STORED stored EVOLUTION 1 Press Y 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 Option pack 1 enables the user to store up to 50 messages in the hand held controller With option pack 1 5 or 2 the controller is capable of storing up to 99 messages RECALLING A STORED MESSAGE Place the unit in Stopped mode and press Use the EJ or L3 to scroll through the stored messages Find the desired message and press _ That message is now displayed on the screen EVOLUTION 1 ready for printing MESSAGE 1 STOPPED HD1 gt SPEED 120 EVOLUTION 1 25 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 PART 3 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CONTENTS PERIODS OF SHUT DOWN 3 2 Short Periods of Shutdown 3 2 Long Periods of S
37. ccurring 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE WORK PRACTICES AND HYGENE PRACTICES Avoid getting chemicals ON YOU or IN YOU Wash hands after handling chemicals Do not eat or drink while handling chemicals Avoid breathing mists of this ink STORAGE AND HANDLING PRACTICES Store product in properly labeled closed containers in cool location Avoid oxidizing and reducing agents and alkalies PROTECTIVE PRACTICES DURING MAINTENANCE OF CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT Follow practices indicated in Section 6 Accident Release Measures Make certain application equipment is locked and tagged out safely Always use this product in areas where adequate ventilation is provided Clean equipment with appropriate flushing solution before maintenance begins Collect all rinsates and dispose of according to applicable Federal State or local procedures 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS PERSONAL PROTECTION VENTILATION AND ENGINEERING CONTROLS Use with adequate ventilation Use a mechanical fan or vent area to outside 6 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION None required under routine conditions of use It is advisable to use respiratory protection during the release response procedures EYE PROTECTION Splash goggles or safety glasses HAND PROTECTION Use of butyl gloves is recommended Check gloves for leaks Wash hands after removing gloves BODY PROTECTION Use body protection appropriate for task Cover alls rubber aprons or c
38. d by the 2 digit year Notice no delimiters were selected but may have been entered by selecting the appropriate key on the keyboard Press the Enter key to Alpha characters may have bee selected by pressing option 2 13 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 DATE FORMAT D DAY M MONTH Y YEAR DATE FORMAT D DAY Y YEAR ddmmmyy Delete the current formatting by pressing the Delete key NOTE DELIMITER CHARACTERS LIKE A CODE MAY BE ENTERED SEPARATE FIELDS Enter the desired Date Format and notice when the M month is selected the display shows mmm Select the appropriate key the keyboard by entering in the desired code Press the Enter key to return to the STOPPED mode 4 TIME FORMAT OPTION PACK 2 OR 3 1 NOT AVAILABLE 2 NOT AVAILABLE 3 DATE FORMAT 4 TIME FORMAT TIME FORMAT H HOURS M MINUTES hh mm TIME FORMAT H HOURS M MINUTES hh Change the Time Format by selecting option 4 NOTE Delimiter characters like a code may be entered to separate fields The factory default for time formatting is hh mm and may be changed as required Press the Delete key and the last line on the display is erased Enter the desired format by pressing the H and or M keys and select delimiters as required Select H if only hours are required Press the Enter key to return to the STOPPED mode 14 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 F4 MENU Place t
39. ding the system The Top line indicates the operating mode of the unit STOPPED when in Command mode PRINTING when in Print mode and MESSAGE ENTRY when in message entry The 2 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 7 08 Verify system information by pressing the V key PRINTER 2 08J on the hand held controller keyboard The LCD screen will display the software firmware serial PRINTER SN284955 number and options enabled Enabled options ANY KEY TO EXIT 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 ACTIVE FONTS Press the FONT key in the COMMAND 2 LINE fontname mode to check what fonts are currently loaded 1 LINE fontname in the print head ANY KEY TO EXIT 4 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 CHANGING SYSTEM DATE OPTION PACK 2 INSTALLED 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 04 23 05 When the unit is in the STOPPED mode pressing the DATE key allows the user to change the syste
40. e F4 key and select WB for ENGLISH LANGUAGE Use the keys to select the desired language and press the to select the language ENABLING PRINT MODE PRINTING 1 gt SPEED 120 press the GREEN PRINT key to start printing EVOLUTION 1 HEAD SELECT MODE STOPPED The hand held controller can program up to 32 print ae carriages RS485 data link The factory default 1 SPEED 120 sets each print carriage to ADDRESS 1 Selection of another print head other than ADDRESS 1 press EVOLUTION 1 the key Use the EI keys to select the lt SELECT gt alternate print carriage number and press the key The print carriage whose address was selected WHICH HEAD 1 will respond with the current message and appropriate parameters As an 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 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 ENTERING A MESSAGE STOPPED HD 1 gt SPEED 120 EVOLUTION 1 MESSAGE ENTRY FONT 1LINE EVOLUTION 1 MESSAGE ENTRY FONT 1LINE MESSAGE ENTRY FONT 1LINE EXP 12 10 04 PRINTING HD 1 gt SPEED 120 EXP 12 10 04 Press the GREEN PRINT key The LCD display will change from PRINTING to STOPPED Press the GREEN EDIT key Press the BL
41. e piece operated in the positive pressure demand mode with appropriate 5 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 turn out gear and chemical resistant personal protective equipment Refer to the personal protective equipment section of this MSDS UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS When subjected to prolonged high temperatures or burning this product will emit fumes containing carbon monoxide nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide Closed containers may rupture due to build up of pressure when exposed to extreme heat 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES SPILL AND LEAK RESPONSE For incidental spills use professional equipment such as rubber gloves and rubber apron splash goggles or safety glasses Trained personnel that use pre planned procedures should respond to uncontrolled or large releases Proper protective equipment should be used In case of any spill clear the affected area protect people and respond with trained personnel Respiratory protection should be used to protect against potentially irritating contaminated dust Absorb spilled liquid with polypads or other appropriate materials Avoid splashing or spraying liquid Clean area thoroughly by rinsing with water It may not be possible to decolorize stains Place all spill residues in a double plastic bag in appropriate sealed container Dispose of in accordance with Federal State and local waste disposal regulations PART How can I prevent hazardous situations form o
42. eriods 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 INK CARTRIDGE DO NOT USE ANY OTHER MATERIAL OR ANY ADHESIVE BACKED PRODUCT AS THIS WILL DAMAGE THE NOZZLE AREA lt 3 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 PRINT CARTRIDGE MAINTENANCE It is necessary to maintain the EVOLUTION 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 DIRECTION OF WIPING NOZZLES va CONTACT AREA 4 EVOLUTION I SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 PRINT CARRIAGE MAINTENANCE It is necessary to main
43. essages Press the RED MESSAGE STORE key and use the or message keys to select the desired and press the ENTER key Press the GREEN print enable key to enter the print mode 11 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 EVOLUTION QUICK SETUP Install a new cartridge Press the following keys in order 6B To reset the ink level detector press REMAINING INK 100 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 to put the system in the Printing mode Set character width by Oe To set the PRINT DELAY press to put the system in the Printing mode Set print delay by Eno NOTE Each increment or 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 on the product is achieved 12 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 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 infor
44. ght to width A vertical printed column contains 150 dots and spans 1 2 This equates to 0 00333 between each vertical dot placement thusly each horizontal dot placement should be the same to maintain a perfect 300DPI ratio Selecting the external encoder the line speed calculation 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 00333 then the external encoder set to 0 would produce the correct aspect ratio and the message can only be expanded in multiples of 0 00333 thousands of an inch This may provide all that is required Selecting an external encoder source that provided 0 00111 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 N 5 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 PART 8 SPECIFICATIONS CONTENTS PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Print Characteristics Print Station Environmental Conditions General DEFAULT SETTINGS 4500BK BLACK POROUS INK MSDS 4500 COLORED PO
45. he unit in the Command mode and press 1 LANGUAGE 2 INK SUPPLY L F4 The screen shown at left is produced 3 SET UNIT LD 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 the other choice is Spanish Scroll through the ENGLISH choices using either EJ or E23 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 REMAINING INK percentage of ink remaining in the print 100 cartridge C NEW CARTRIDGE Each time a new cartridge is installed the user ANY KEY TO EXIT must reset the system ink gauge by pressing the C key When a C is entered the system automatically profiles the operating conditions for the new cartridge Each cartridge is tested and profiled at the factory eliminating the burden of personalizing each cartridge by the user There are a number of tasks associated with print cartridge profiling as each print cartridge differs from another The correct drive voltage pulse width timing and pre fire pulse warming must be calculated for optimum operation NOTE USING NON AUTHORIZED CARTRIDGES MAY PRODUCE UNDESIRABLE RESULTS 15 EVOLUTION
46. hemical protective clothing made from natural rubber are generally acceptable depending upon the task 9 MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS PHYSICAL STATE Liquid VOLITILE by weight 90 SPECIFIC GRAVITY 0 90 1 1 MELTING POINT 30 to 10 C WATER SOLUBILITY Miscible BOILING POINT gt 90 APPEARANCE ODOR AND COLOR This ink is a black liquid and has a mild odor 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY Stable CONDITIONS TO AVOID Extreme heat may cause material to decompose producing acrid smoke and hazardous byproducts of carbon monoxide nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Will not occur PART IV there any other useful information about this material 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION CARCINOGENITY This product s ingredients are not found on the following lists FEDERAL OSHA 2 LIST NTP IARC CAL OSHA IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT Listed below are the potential reproductive effects which may occur after exposure to this product Mutagenicity While no data exist for the product this ink is not expected to cause any fetal toxicity problems related to mutagenicity Teratogenicity While no data exist for this product this ink is not expected to cause any fetal toxicity problems related to teratogenicity MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE There are no known chemical conditions which would be aggravated by exposure to this product 7 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006
47. his will vary according the amount of compression or EVOLUTION 1 expansion used 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 accesses this parameter Once pressed a new screen appears as shown to the left Changes can now be made by using Kl o O The range of values for character width is 1 to 200 Once the desired number is chosen press to save your entry E ENCODER DIV 4 adjusting the compression ratio of the printer message Changes may be made by using El or O Once the desired number is chosen press to save your entry 20 EVOLUTION I SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 SETTING PRINT DELAY Print delay is used to position a message on the product at a location other than at the leading edge Access this parameter by pressing on the keypad STOPPED HD1 gt SPEED 120 EVOLUTION 1 NOTE This parameter may be set when the unit is either in the PRINTING or STOPPED mode PRINTING HD1 gt SPEED 120 EVOLUTION 1 To change the value use either EI or O The range of values for this parameter is 1 to 255 Each lt SELECT gt increment represents 18 columns approximately PRINT DELAY 10
48. hutdown 3 3 PRINT CARTRIDGE MAINTENANCE 3 4 PRINT CARRIAGE MAINTENANCE 3 5 EXPLODED VIEW OF PRINT CARRIAGE 3 5 1 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 PERIODS OF 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 STOPPED HD1 gt SPEED 120 EVOLUTION 1 PURGING HD1 gt SPEED 120 EVOLUTION 1 STOPPED HD1 gt SPEED 120 EVOLUTION 1 PRINTING HD1 gt SPEED 120 EVOLUTION 1 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 1 000 printed columns 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 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 LONG PERIODS OF SHUT DOWN When the printer is to be shut down for extended p
49. ing lists FEDERAL OSHA 2 LIST NTP IARC CAL OSHA IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT Listed below are the potential reproductive effects which may occur after exposure to this product Mutagenicity While no data exist for the product this ink is not expected to cause any fetal toxicity problems related to mutagenicity Teratogenicity While no data exist for this product this ink is not expected to cause any fetal toxicity problems related to teratogenicity Reproductive Toxicity While no data exist for the product this ink is not expected to have an adverse effect on the male or female reproductive system or to cause any fetal toxicity problems 14 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE There are no known chemical conditions which would be aggravated by exposure to this product Dermal Exposure Discolors skin and may cause local irritation Acute Dermal LD50 None Ingestion Exposure May cause gastrointestinal distress Acute Oral LD50 gt 15 G KG Rat Inhalation Exposure Not likely to occur but may cause irritation Acute Inhalation LC50 None RECOMMENDATIONS TO PHYSICIANS Treat symptoms No specific medical procedures are available 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS PREPARING WASTES FOR DISPOSAL Waste disposal must be in accordance with appropriate Federal State and local regulations This chemical if unaltered by handling may be disposed of by treatment at a permitted facility or
50. is section digital design ine STOPPED HD 1 gt SPEED 120 EVOLUTION 1 EVOLUTION 13 000000 0000000 0000000 0000000 2000000 o oo 00090 9 SPACE 2 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 KEYPAD KEY DESCRIPTIONS et 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 The 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 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 TF Sip This is the Message Entry key Use this key to enter the Message Entry mode t
51. llowing 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 in hexadecimal it will consist of the hex number followed by an H for example 1BH All packets to and from a print station begin with an ESC 1BH and terminate with an EOT 04H There are two types of commands The first sends information to the print station and the second requests information from the print station To distinguish the two types of commands a SOH HEX 01 is placed after the command byte in a request command string The following illustrates this concept To download data to print station ESC GROUP ADDRESS UNITADDRESS COMMAND DATA EOT To request data from the Print Station ESC GROUP ADDRESS UNITADDRESS COMMAND SOH EOT NOTE EACH REQUEST OR COMMAND SENT TO A PRINT STATION RECEIVES A RESPONSE FROM THAT PRINT STATION COMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE MUST WAIT FOR A RESPONSE TO DETERMINE IF THE PRINT STATION WAS READY TO ACCEPT THE COMMAND AND THE DATA WAS VALID AND PROCESSED NO RESPONSE COULD INDICATE THE DATA WAS LOST IF AN ERROR WAS DETECTED IN PROCESSING A NAK WITH AN ERROR CODE IS RETURNED ERROR CODES Commands to a print station if completed successfully return a single byte response of an ASCII ACK 06H If the command was not successful a two byte response of an ASCII NAK 15H is returned followed by a
52. ly acceptable depending upon the task 9 MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS PHYSICAL STATE Liquid VOLITILE by weight lt 90 SPECIFIC GRAVITY 0 90 1 1 MELTING POINT 30 to 10 C WATER SOLUBILITY Miscible BOILING POINT gt 90 C APPEARANCE ODOR AND COLOR This ink is a black liquid and has a characteristic odor 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY Stable CONDITIONS TO AVOID Extreme heat may cause material to decompose producing acrid smoke and hazardous byproducts of carbon monoxide nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Will not occur PART IV sthere any other useful information about this material 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION CARCINOGENITY This product s ingredients are not found on the following lists FEDERAL OSHA 2 LIST NTP IARC CAL OSHA IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT Listed below are the potential reproductive effects which may occur after exposure to this product Mutagenicity While no data exist for the product this ink is not expected to cause any fetal toxicity problems related to mutagenicity 20 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 Teratogenicity While no data exist for this product this ink is not expected to cause any fetal toxicity problems related to teratogenicity MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE There are no known chemical conditions which would be aggravated by exposure to this product TOXICOLOGICALLY SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS None know
53. m 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 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 CHANGING SYSTEM TIME OPTION PACK 2 INSTALLED PRESENT SETTING ANY CHANGES Y N 23 05 PRESENT SETTING ANY CHANGES Y N 23 05 ENTER HOURS PRESENT SETTING ANY CHANGES Y N 13 50 Select the N key if the time is correct and return to the STOPPED mode Press the Y 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 Y key to make further changes or N key to return to the STOPPED mode Notice the time is in 24 hour format EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 PROGRAMMING DEFINITIONS There are two parts to programming the EVOLUTION ink jet printer e Setting the operations parameters character width delay etc and e Building the message MODES OF OPERATION The system operates is 3 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
54. mation Changing System Time and Date OPTION PACK 2 PROGRAMMING Definitions and Modes of Operation Menu Structure F1 Menu Character Spacing External Encoder Date Offset OPTION PACK 3 F2 Menu Direction Print Inverse Product Detect Auto Repeat OPTION PACK 1 OR 2 F3 Menu Product Counter OPTION PACK 3 Shift Code OPTION PACK 3 Format Date OPTION PACK 2 Format Time OPTION PACK 2 F4 Menu Change Language Ink Supply Set Unit Address Load Card Fonts Logos Optional Software SETTING UP LINE SPEED AND PRINT DELAY Setting Line Speed Setting Print Delay INPUT EDIT AND DELETE MESSAGES Editing Messages PASSWORD PROTECTION OPTION PACK 1 OR 2 MESSAGE STORAGE OPTION PACK 1 1 5 OR 2 Storing a Message Recalling A Stored Message 1 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 9 2 9 2 9 2 10 2 11 2 11 2 12 2 13 2 14 2 15 2 15 2 15 2 16 2 17 2 20 2 20 2 21 2 22 2 22 2 24 2 25 2 25 2 25 OVERVIEW CONTROLLER AND LCD The keypad on the print station pictured here contains 64 keys The LCD will display various messages to assist in programming on the upper half of the display The lower half of the display will show up to two lines of the entered print message 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 th
55. must wear self contained breathing apparatus and full protective equipment This ink may discolor run off water UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS When subjected to prolonged high temperatures or burning this product will emit fumes containing carbon monoxide nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide Explosion Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact Not sensitive Explosion Sensitivity to Static Discharge Not sensitive 9 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 12 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 SPILL AND LEAK RESPONSE For incidental spills use professional equipment such as rubber gloves and rubber apron splash goggles or safety glasses Uncontrolled or large releases should be responded to by trained personnel using pre planned procedures Proper protective equipment should be used In case of any spill clear the affected area protect people and respond with trained personnel Respiratory protection should be used to protect against potentially irritating contaminated dust Absorb spilled liquid with polypads or other appropriate materials Avoid splashing or spraying liquid Decontaminate area thoroughly by rinsing with water It may not be possible to decolorize stains Place all spill residue in a double plastic bag in appropriate sealed container Dispose of in accordance with Federal State and local waste disposal regulations PART Ill How can I prevent hazardous situations form occurring 10 HANDLING AND STORAGE WORK PRA
56. n RECOMMENDATIONS TO PHYSICIANS Treat symptoms No specific medical procedures are available 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ENVIRONMENTAL STABILITY Currently there are no adverse environmental effects which have been reported for this ink except discoloration All work practice should be aimed at eliminating environmental contamination EFFECT OF MATERIAL ON PLANTS OR ANIMALS Animal studies on components of this ink indicate that it is a mild skin and eye irritant and moderately toxic by ingestion No detailed studies have been performed for environmental effects EFFECT OF CHEMICAL ON AQUATIC LIFE There are no reported adverse effects on aquatic life due to exposure to this ink It is expected that this material will float near the surface of water and dissipate in a time frame dependent upon the magnitude of the release and the movement of the water 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS PREPARING WASTES FOR DISPOSAL Waste disposal must be in accordance with appropriate Federal State and local regulations This chemical if unaltered by handling may be disposed of by treatment at a permitted facility or as advised by your local hazardous waste regulatory authority Discharge into a sanitary sewer or storm drain may violate local ordinance EPA WASTE NUMBER Not Applicable 14 REGULATORY INFORMATION TSCA INVENTORY STATUS The chemicals in this compound ARE listed on the TSCA Inventory SARA Title 11 Section 313 Emissions Repo
57. n error code Below is a list of the returned error codes NAK 1 Transmission Error 2 Illegal Command Byte Trying to print while in command mode 4 Trying to read a write only register 5 Trying to write a read only register NAK6 Print station buffer full must print before next download to clear buffer 7 Print station busy with user interaction through local keyboard i e in edit mode 8 Print station busy 4 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 COMMANDS 1 0x21 Software Version read only Q ESC STX Address SOH EOT ESC STX Address PRINTERxxxxxyyyy CR EOT Where PRINTER ASCII word PRINTER Software and Firmware versions e g 2 02H indicates version 2 02 with Firmware version H yyyy Optional Software loaded Where 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 indicates option pack 3 The presence of an option pack is indicated by the character amp h2B The absence of an option pack is indicated by an ASCII SPACE amp h20 0 5 Unit Serial Number ESC STX Address V SOH EOT ESC STX Address V serial number CR IEOT AO 0x42 Set Unit Address Write Only D ESC STX Address B xy EOT X ESC STX Address B ACK EOT Where xy 8 bit unit address i e 31 amp y 35 yields
58. n will be displayed if the data flash card NO FLASH CARD is either not present or cannot be read CHECK THAT THE DATA FLASH CARD IS ANY KEY TO EXIT PROPERLY INSTALLED LOAD RESULTS 2 LINE fontname A successful load will display the current font 1 LINE fontname names loaded into the print head This screen will ANY KEY TO EXIT be displayed when the default fonts are loaded LOAD RESULTS When loading alternate fonts the AF will replace 2 AF fontname E LINE for the alternate font or fonts loaded 1 AF fontname ANY KEY TO EXIT 17 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 LOADING LOGOS MENU SELECT 2 The user can replace the existing FONT add up ME LOADER to six logos or load optional software from a Data 1 LOAD FONTS Flash card which is plugged into the top of the 2 LOAD LOGOS print carriage Select to load logos into the 3 LOAD OPTIONS print head EXECUTE LOADER PLEASE WAIT MEMORY ERROR This screen will be displayed if the data flash card NO FLASH CARD is either not present or cannot be read CHECK THAT THE DATA FLASH CARD IS ANY KEY TO EXIT PROPERLY INSTALLED LOAD RESULTS Displaying the number of logos as indicated in the 2 LINE 123 pictorial indicates successful loading The display indicates the number of logos loaded 1LINE 1 2 3 for the 1 line or 2 line mode ANY KEY TO EXIT LOADING OPTIONS menu select 3 EXECUTE LOADER Optional software may be added via Data Flash 4 LOAD FONTS Card t
59. ns as above use only as a mask to clear error bits i e X 0001 and y 0100 clears real time clock memory error and communications overrun error X ESC STX Address G ACK EOT EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 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 Q ESC STX Address P SOH aabbEOT ESC STX Address P aabbccddeeffgggghhhh EOT Where aa objects for which line O or 1 bb number of objects transmitted Max 15 Each object as defined by bb repeat the following for each object 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 only 1 per message ee 09 Barcode ee OA Shift Code ee OB Expiration Date Month ee 0 Alpha Date Code ee OD Expiration Date Year ee OE Expiration Date Julian ee OF Expiration Date Day ff font of object Where ff 00 for 2 Line Font ff 01 for 1 Line Font gggg starting column of object in p
60. nt 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 BE PLUGGED INTO THE INPUT RJ50 CONNECTOR LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE LED S AND MARKED WITH AN ARROW POINTING TO THE CONNECTOR A 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 PRINT CARRIAGE RJ50 OUTPUT CONNECTOR RESET SWITCH ACCESS HOLE PRINT CARRIAGE RJ50 INPUT CONNECTOR GREEN CYCLE LED RED PRINT ENABLE LED CONTROLLER RJ50 POWER INPUT CONNECTOR 12VDC 1 5A 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 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 CONFIGURING THE PRINTER To verify the current operating software press
61. nt 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 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 22 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 MESSAGE ENTRY FONT 1 LINE EXP 12 01 2004 MESSAGE ENTRY FONT 1 LINE EXP 12 0 MESSAGE ENTRY FONT 1 LINE EXP 12 05 2005 MESSAGE ENTRY FONT 1 LINE EXP 12 15 2004 lt SELECT gt 1 8 amp 4MN STOPPED HD1 gt SPEED 120 EVOLUTION 1 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 4 0 0 2 1 were deleted Enter the correct data in this case 5 2005 The alternative approach if just a few characters are to change is to use the lt 3 place the cursor over the characters to be changed and retype the correct characters In this example the 01 was changed to 15 Symbols are inserted by pressing When in Message Entry mode
62. o input a code or to edit a code This is the Date key Use this key to enter the Date in Message Entry Mode OPTION PACK 2 Change Date in STOPPED mode This is the Time key Use this key to enter the Time in Message Entry Mode OPTION PACK 2 Change Time in STOPPED mode This is the Sequence Number key Use this key to enter the Sequence Number in Message Entry Mode OPTION PACK 2 This is the Enter or Return key When pressed the unit will accept input and exit certain menus h 18 This key selects the Print Delay in COMMAND mode and Offset Date in eem EDIT mode OPTION PACK 3 AES This key selects the Line Speed in COMMAND mode and the shift code in the EDIT mode OPTION PACK 3 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 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 TURNING ON THE PRINT STATION FOR THE FIRST TIME To turn the print station on insert the power jack into STOPPED 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 1 received from the factory the LCD will look like the illustration on the left Each line gives important information regar
63. o the basic unit to add features 2 LOAD LOGOS 3 LOAD OPTIONS NOTE when optional software is loaded into the system the Data Flash Card is encoded with the serial number of the unit and is valid only for the unit in which the software was loaded Verify system information by pressing the V key CONTROLLER 7 08 onthe hand held controller ee The LCD PRINTER 2 081 screen will display the software firmware serial PRINTER SN284955 number and options enabled Enabled options are ANY KEY TO EXIT indicated on the second line as a series of characters where the first indicates option pack 1 the second indicates option pack 1 5 the third is option pack 2 and the last indicates option pack 3 18 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 NOTE THE FIGURE BELOW SHOWS THE CORRECT ORIENTATION FOR INSERTING THE DATA FLASH CARD INSERT THE DATA FLASH CARD INTO THE s SLOT PROVIDED AT THE TOP OF THE PRINT lt CARRIAGE AS SHOWN NOTE THE ORIENTATION OF THE LABEL ON THE CARD PRESS THE CARD COMPLETELY INTO THE SLOT THE CARD SHOULD BE REMOVED AFTER USE AND STORED IN A SAFE PLACE ONCE LOADED FONTS amp OPTIONS THE CARD IS SECURITY LOCKED WITH THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THE PRINTER CARRIAGE AND WILL NOT OPERATE IN ANOTHER PRINT CARRIAGE NOTE There are two fonts loaded into the EVOLUTION printer at any one time Loading a new font will overwrite the existing font or fonts Print starts at the bottom nozzle of
64. oduct Detect Bit3 1 External Encoder Bit4 Don t Care Bit5 Don t Care Bit6 1 Print image inverted Bit7 Don t Care amp 0 26 Line Speed RANGE 10 200 ESC STX Address amp SOH EOT ESC STX Address amp xy EOT D ESC STX Address amp xy EOT X ESC STX Address amp ACK EOT 6 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 d mp DO 0x64 Encoder Divider Range 0 7 ESC STX Address d SOH EOT ESC STX Address d ab EOT ab EOT ESC STX Address d JACK EOT 0x27 Product Delay RANGE 1 255 ESC STX Address 0x27 SOH EOT ESC STX Address 0 27 xy EOT ESC STX Address 0x27 xy EOT ESC STX Address 0x27 ACK EOT 0x29 Inter Character spaces RANGE 1 25 ESC STX Address y SOH EOT ESC STX Address xy EOT ESC STX Address xy EOT ESC STX Address y ACK EOT Reset Print Head Write only D ESC STX Address 96 CRIEOT X ESC STX Address j ACK EOT 0x47 Errors Q ESC STX Address G SOH EOT R ESC STX Address xy EOT Where Byte x Bits 3 2 1 0 Bit 3 UART Overrun Error Bit 2 Communication Overrun Error Bit 1 UART Framing Error Bit UART Parity Error Where Byte y 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 ESC STX Address G xy EOT same bit positio
65. ol Format 6 3 SOFTWARE PROTOCOL 6 4 ERROR CODES 6 4 LIST OF COMMANDS 6 5 1 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 DESCRIPTION This communication protocol is Version 1 4 and was released NOV 2005 and is used with all EVOLUTION products The communications option converses with a host computer via an RS485 data link NOTE EACH REQUEST OR COMMAND SENT TO A PRINT STATION RECEIVES A RESPONSE FROM THAT PRINT STATION COMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE MUST WAIT FOR A RESPONSE TO DETERMINE IF THE PRINT STATION WAS READY TO ACCEPT THE COMMAND AND THE DATA WAS VALID AND PROCESSED NO RESPONSE COULD INDICATE THE DATA WAS LOST IF AN ERROR WAS DETECTED IN PROCESSING A NAK WITH AN ERROR CODE IS RETURNED 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 V ASCII CHARACTER OR CHARACTERS 0x21 HEX DATA EQUIVELENT ADDRESS TWO ASCII REPRESENTATIONS OF HEX CHARACTERS CABLING FOR EVLINK ENVIRONMENT C20552 RS232C to RS485 converter module C20551 Cable from PC to RS485 converter module C21008 xxxx Cable define length from EVOLUTION units to RS485 data link C21009 Termination plug for RS485 data link HARDWARE INTERFACE When connecting multiple print carriages via an RS485 link input and output connectors are provided on the print station which allows the cabling to be daisy
66. on problems Inhalation of a mist of this material may cause respiratory irritation which shall be relieved upon termination of the exposure Contact with Skin or Eyes Due to the colorant components skin contact will cause discoloration of the skin and is not easily removed by washing Irritation may occur Contact with the eyes will cause burning and may impair vision by staining the eye Skin Absorption The major components of this ink do not absorb through the skin While trace components have been reported to absorb their concentration in this ink is sufficiently low so that this is not considered a problem Ingestion Ingestion of this material will stain the mouth and esophagus Ingestion of large amounts will cause gastrointestinal distress Ingestion will cause irritation of the upper gastrointestinal tract causing difficulty in swallowing HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE An explanation in lay terms ACUTE This ink is generally a low hazard material The major acute affect is discoloration of affected tissue and local irritation Contact with the eyes will cause irritation and may impair vision CHRONIC No chronic affects are expected from any of the constituents of this ink at the concentrations present in the ink PART II wHAT DO I DO IF A HAZARDOUS SITUATION OCCURS 9 FIRST AID MEASURES If spilled on skin or eyes immediately wash it off with running water Remove contaminated clothing taking care not to
67. ower source The supplied power supply will is universal and will auto detect 100 240 VAC 50 60hZ No other adjustments are necessary 3 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 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 Rotate the Print Head Release mechanism to the rear of the print head so that it is free for insertion of the print cartridge Push the print cartridge in and down to insert it into the print carriage Gently lift the locking arm and press forward against the print cartridge A snap will be felt as the locking mechanism presses the cartridge into the correct position NOTE EACH PRINT CARTRIDGE HAS BEEN PROFILED AT THE FACTORY THIS PROCEDURE DETERMINES THE OPTIMAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTECS FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL CARTRIDGE USING ANY OTHER PRINT CARTRIDGE WILL HAVE UNDESIRABLE RESULTS NOTE WHEN A NEW CARTRIDGE IS INSTALLED BOTH THE RED AND GREEN LIGHT WILL FLASH TWICE INDICATING A CORRECT INSTALLATION THE USER MUST REMEMBER TO RESET THE INK LEVEL UNDER THE F4 FUNCTION KEY 4 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 CONNECTING THE CONTROLLER TO THE CARRIAGE Connect the Controller to the pri
68. reen prompts for the start time minutes Next the user enters the ending hours time NOTE all times are in military time Finally the ending time minutes are entered The product count feature is a non printable value and may only be accessed via this menu function It will accumulate product counts each day until the value is cleared using the C key at the start of the menu option 11 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 2 SHIFT CODE OPTION PACK ONLY 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 The shift code option allows the user to enter 6 different shift times per day Use the arrow keys to select a shift and enter a Y to change a shifts start time Enter the shift starting hours Note all times are in military format The next screen prompts for the shift starting minutes Finally enter the desired code required to represent shift This may be any alpha numeric field This field will automatically increment with each shift change NOTE TO DISABLE A SHIFT ENTER A SPACE CHARACTER IN THE PRINT CODE FIELD THE SHIFT TIMES WILL BE DISPLAYED AS FOR ALL DISABLED SHIFT TIMES 12 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 3 DATE FORMAT OPTION
69. rinted image reserved hhhh starting row of object in printed image D ESC STX Address P aabbccddeeffgggghhhh EOT X ESC STX Address P ACK EOT 8 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 AD D o 0x24 Line 1 Message max 24 characters ESC STX Address SOHJEOT ESC STX Address message CRIEOT ESC STX Address message CRIEOT ESC STX Address ACKJEOT 0x25 Line 2 Message max 24 characters ESC STX Address 96 SOH EOT ESC STX Address 96 message CR EOT ESC STX Address message CR EOT ESC STX Address 96 ACK EOT 0x3A Logo1 Name read only max 9 characters ESC STX Address SOH xy EOT 5 name CR EOT Where don t y Bit0 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 0x3B Logo2 Name read only max 9 characters ESC STX Address SOH xy EOT ESC STX Address logo name CR EOT Where x don t care y Bit0 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 0x3C Logo3 Name read only max 9 characters ESC STX Address SOH xy EOT ESC STX Address logo name CRJEOT Where x don t care y Bit0 0 Name in Font 0 1 Logo Name in Font 1 Bit1 Get Name from on board data flash chip 1 Get
70. rting Not applicable MARINE POLLUTANT This product contains no chemicals which have been designated by the Department of Transportation to be Marine Pollutants in 49 CFR 172 101 Appendix B 21 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 Proposition 65 requires manufacturers or distributors of consumer products into the State of California to provide a warning statement if the product contains ingredients for which the state has found to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm This ink contains no such ingredient CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITIES RO Not Applicable 15 OTHER INFORMATION PREPARED BY Digital Design Inc 67 Sand Park Road Cedar Grove NJ 07009 The information contained herein is furnished without warranty of any kind Users should consider these data only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all other sources to assure proper use and disposal of these materials and the safety and health of employees and customers and the protection of the environment 22 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006
71. t 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 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 Please address each unit individually as per page 2 17 prior to daisy chaining the printers 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 M d ADDRESS 1 PRINT CARRIAGE ADDRESS 4 PRINT CARRIAGE LOCKING SET TO pre CONTROLLER OR COMPUTER DATA LINK 7 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 EVOLUTION QUICK START Connect the printer carriage to the appropriate STOPPED power source 1 gt SPEED 120 Connect the controller to the carriage assembly The controller derives power from the carriage EVOLUTION 1 On startup the LCD will display as pictured CHANGING LANGUAGE PROMPTS lt SELECT gt Press th
72. tain 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 C21001 for dust and debris Re insert the print cartridge and place the unit into the PRINTING mode by pressing EXPLODED VIEW OF THE C21002 PRINT CARRIAGE 5 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 PART 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRS CONTENTS FAULTS LCD remains blank Unit does not print although LCD shows information Low ink indicator on with full ink cartridge Unit does not purge Missing one or more dots from code Unit loses data while printing 1 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 4 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 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 No message in unit Input your message see pages LCD shows information 18 Unit COMMAND press EF mode No ink Replace ink cartridge
73. ter controls the source of the time base used 2 EXTERNAL for printing Each vertical column printed requires a signal necessary to produce character representative of the line speed of the production line The printer can be set to produce a perfect aspect ratio character 300 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 such in the case of barcodes an external encoder is necessary Press to select external encoder While external encoder is selected the LINE SPEED key will adjust the expansion and compression of the printed message NOTE WHEN PRODUCING BARCODES IT IS NECESSARY TO PRODUCE A PERFECT ASPECT RATIO CHARACTER 3 DATE OFFSET OPTION PACK 3 ONLY This selection is only available with option pack 3 DATE OFFSET installed This allows the user to preset the number of J days used in the date offset calculation to a maximum 7 a 22 of 999 days format of the date offset can be different than a normal date and may be set with the F3 3 option DATE FORMAT 8 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 F2 MENU 1 DIRECTION 2 PRINT INVERSE 3 PRODUCT DETECT 4 AUTO REPEAT 1 DIRECTION lt SELECT gt LINE DIRECTION
74. ter for at least 15 minutes Get medical aid as a precautionary measure Do NOT allow victim to rub or keep eyes closed Skin If spilled on skin or eyes immediately wash it off with running water Remove contaminated clothing taking care not to contaminate the eyes Victims must seek immediate medical attention if any symptoms of irritation develop Ingestion If chemical is swallowed seek medical attention If professional advice is not available and victim is conscious and alert give two to four cups of milk or water Do not induce vomiting Victims of chemical exposure should be taken for medical attention if symptoms of exposure develop Take copy of label and MSDS to physician or health professional with victim 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES FLASHPOINT C method gt 100 Seta flash closed cup AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE gt 200 C EXPLOSIVE LIMITS in air by volume Lower 0 5 Upper 8 FIRE EXTINGUISHER MATERIALS AND METHODS Take precautionary action against electrostatic discharge Vapors may be ignited by pilot lights other flames sparks heaters smoking electric motors static discharge other ignition sources at locations distant from material handling point Product can accumulate static charges which can cause an incendiary electrical discharge Carbon Dioxide OK Water Spray OK Alcohol Foam OK Dry Chemical OK SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES wear a self contained breathing apparatus with a full fac
75. ure a safe and accurate instruction set to guide the installer through the installation process Follow the operational guidelines in the installation procedures VERIFY THAT YOUR EQUIPMENT IS IN PROPER OPERATING CONDITION LOCATE A CONVENIENT POSITION ON YOUR EQUIPMENT EVOLUTION 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 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 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 p
76. y SARA Title 111 Section 313 Emissions Reporting N methyl 2 pyrrolidone CAS 872 50 4 MARINE POLLUTANT This product contains no chemicals which have been designated by the Department of Transportation to be Marine Pollutants in 49 CFR 172 101 Appendix B CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 Proposition 65 requires manufacturers or distributors of consumer products into the State of California to provide a warning statement if the product contains ingredients for which the state has found to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm This ink contains N methyl 2 pyrolidone CAS 872 50 4 8 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITIES RQ Not Applicable 15 OTHER INFORMATION PREPARED BY Digital Design Inc 67 Sand Park Road Cedar Grove NJ 07009 The information contained herein is furnished without warranty of any kind Users should consider these data only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all other sources to assure proper use and disposal of these materials and the safety and health of employees and customers and the protection of the environment 9 EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Prepared to U S OSHA CMA ANSI and Canadian WHMIS Standards PART I What is the material and what do I need to know in an emergency 6 PRODU
77. y EVOLUTION I Print Head Carriage CPU Assembly EVOLUTION I Print Head Carriage POGO Assembly EVOLUTION I Mounting Bracket Assembly EVOLUTION I Power supply OPTIONS Floor stand Top Coding Mounting Bracket External Product Detect External Encoder Optional Junction Box Option Pack 1 Password Message Store Auto Repeat Option Pack 1 5 Expanded Message Length Option Pack 2 Option Pack 1 amp 1 5 amp Time Date Sequential Number Option Pack 3 Option Pack 2 amp Date Offset Shift Code Product Count Alternate Font Specify when ordering Logo Option Specify when ordering CABLES EVOLUTION I RJ50 Cable 6 INCH EVOLUTION I RJ50 Cable 3 Feet EVOLUTION I RJ50 Cable 10 Feet EVOLUTION I RJ50 Cable 25 Feet EVOLUTION I RJ50 Cable 50 Feet EVOLUTION I RJ50 Cable 100 Feet EVOLUTION I SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 4500BK6 4500RD6 4500GR6 4500BL6 4500YW6 4500CY6 4500UV6 4600BK6 2 INKS 6 Pack of Black Ink Cartridges 6 Pack of Red Ink Cartridges 6 Pack of Green Ink Cartridges 6 Pack of Blue Ink Cartridges 6 Pack of Yellow Ink Cartridges 6 Pack of Cyan Ink Cartridges 6 Pack of Ultra Violet Ink Cartridges 6 Pack of Black Ink Cartridges SEMI POROUS EVOLUTION SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1 4 16 May 2006 PART 6 COMMUNICATIONS 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 2 Protoc

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