Anser U2 SMART User manual

U2 Inkjet Printer
User Manual
Ver:3.5
Update: 2012-03-19
P/N: 8502030266
ANSER CODING INC. (TAIWAN)
HEADQUARTERS & R&D CENTER
9F-5, No.760, Sec. 4, Bade Rd.,
Taipei City 105,Taiwan
TEL：[phone]
FAX：[phone]
ANSER CODING INC. (CHINA)
GLOBAL BUSINESS CENTER & MANUFACTURING BASE
7F, NO.52 HULI DADAO XIAMEN 361006, CHINA
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
ANSER-U2.COM

I | CONTENT
Contents
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1
2. U2 Introductions 3
Printer......................................................... 3
IR-Remote Keypad .......................................4
Menu Tree................................................... 5
Message Browser ........................................6
SD card........................................................7
3. Function 8
Configuration ..............................................8
Shut down.................................................... 8
Language...................................................... 8
Measurement............................................... 8
System Clock ................................................ 8
LCD Backlit ................................................... 8
Daylight Saving Time .................................... 9
Reset to Default............................................ 9
Time Calibration..........................................10
Alarm Option............................................. 11
Counter-Alarm.............................................11
Key Tone......................................................11
Printing Beep...............................................11
Alarm-kit (Optional).....................................11
Editing Option ........................................... 13
Message Name............................................13
Customer Year.............................................13
Date/Time Format.......................................13
Shift ............................................................14
Rollover Hour ..............................................14
Counter Reset..............................................15
Pre-Zero ......................................................15
System Diagnostic...................................... 16
System Tests................................................16
Log Report...................................................16
Printing Setup............................................ 17
PrintHead....................................................17

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Pre-purge ....................................................17
Photocell.....................................................18
Encoder and Conveyor.................................19
Conveyor Speed Test....................................19
Repeat Print ................................................20
Clean PrintHead...........................................20
Printing Display Mode .................................21
Time Refresh...............................................21
Security Setup............................................ 22
Password Option .........................................22
User Setup ..................................................22
About U2................................................... 24
Printer Information......................................24
Ink Information............................................24
4. Editing Message 25
TEXT.......................................................... 26
TIME ......................................................... 26
EXPIRE....................................................... 27
COUNTER .................................................. 27
SHIFT......................................................... 28
LOGO ........................................................ 28
BARCODE .................................................. 29
String ........................................................ 30
Modify Object............................................ 30
Delete Object............................................. 30
Save Message............................................ 30
Delete Message ......................................... 30
5. Setting Up Print Delay 31
6. Printing Message 32
7. TOOLS 33
Preview Message....................................... 33
Preview Logo............................................. 33
Create New Message ................................. 33
Find Message ............................................ 33
Copy Message ........................................... 34
Rename Message ...................................... 34

III | CONTENT
Ink Report ................................................. 34
Production Counter.................................... 34

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Notes and Warning
NOTE: Important information that helps you make better use of U2.
WARNING: Indicating either potential damage to hardware or loss of data
and telling you how to avoid the problem.
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Please retain this page nearby your printer for future reference.
Please follow the installation instructions for your safety.
Installation:
1. Please note that once the PrintHead has been installed it is necessary to use
the guide bar to protect the PrintHead from damaged while printing. (Any
external damaged, included box collision without the guide bar will not be
covered by warranty)
2. When you extract the ink cartridge from the holder, press it and take it out at
a 15 degree angle. Please note that any removal by excessive force will
damage the PrintHead.
3. After the installation process is completed, please ensure ALL the screws are
tightened.
4. The installation of a UPS is highly recommended because it helps to avoid the
damage that may be caused by power loss.
5. It is highly recommended for users to correctly earth the printer. Furthermore,
it’s necessary to connect to a dedicate power socket.
6. If the working environment is dusty, it is highly recommended clean the
nozzle regularly using a low level compressed air supply that is dry and clean.
Operation:
1. The remote controller will turned off automatically after three minutes if it is
not being operated.
2. Please keep the printing throw distance within 6mm to ensure the best
printing quality.
3. When the lay-out appears to have ink excessive, please apply the wet wipe

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to clean the nozzle surface.
4. If the printing position is incorrect, please press to reset to the best
printing position.
5. In a dusty production environment, please clear the dust using clean low
pressure compressed air daily.
6. Please contact your local distributor if the printer malfunctions and the
problems cannot be solved personally.
The precautions listed above are to be taken prior to installation.

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Printer

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IR R- -R RE EM MO OT TE E K KE EY YP PA AD D
4 | IR-REMOTE KEYPAD
IR-Remote Keypad

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5 | MENU TREE
Menu Tree

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6 | MESSAGE BROWSER
Message Browser
Use arrow key to select messages (No.001~999), press to edit message.
You can only edit one message (No.001) without SD card.
Icons on Status Bar
Icons
Descriptions
No Cartridge
Ink Empty
Ink Low
No SD Card
SD Card OK
Warning
Switch between letters and numbers.
Message Content
Message Number
Status Bar
Message with contents.