Azon Razor Hale User manual

Getting
Started
Guide

NOTICES
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Table of Contents
Pages You Can’t Function Without
4 Product Overview
5 Safety Features & Regulatory Compliance
6 Choosing a Location
7 Getting to Know Your Printer
8 Printer Anatomy
9 Emergency Stop & Power
10 Ink bottles
12 LCD Touch Screen
12 Opening Screen Examples
13 Print Menu
14 Settings Menu
15 Precise Adjustment Menu
16 Setting Up Your Printer
16 Filling Ink Bottles
17 Turning the Printer on for the First Time
18 Ink Charge
19 Nozzle Check
21 Nozzle Check if Excessive Gaps
22 Shutting Down Completely

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Product Overview
Install. Create. Click. Print. Yes, it’s that easy.
The Hale printer is an ideal solution for UV-LED printing
applications and materials including plastics, wood, aluminum,
canvas ceramics, glass, and more.
•Accepts media up to: 47.2" (L) x 12.9" (W) x 7.5" (H)
(1199 x 328 x 191 mm) 20 lbs. (9 kg)
• Maximum print area of 31" (L) x 11.75" (W)
(787.4 x 298.5mm)
with pass through capability for longer media
•Azon UV inks bond to materials such as plastic, wood,
and stone. Using Azon adhesion promoters, the inks
will also bond to many slick surfaces, such as glass,
aluminum, and metal*
•Afixed print bed offers accurate printing
on heavy materials
•Built-in vacuumin the print bed ensures a secure hold
on lightweight materials
•Prints white and clear gloss ink
•High-power UV-LED light cures ink instantly for a
cleaner, safer print
•Simple, easy to use software
• “Smart laser”beam detects object height
automatically even on clear media
•Ultra vivid white ink
•Our commitment to providing
personalized customer service
•Access to library of templates for
efficient and profitable production
*All mediashouldbetestedfor adhesionand durability.
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Safety Features & Regulatory Compliance
Read these guidelines before operating your Azon Hale printer
•Anyone who will be operating this printer
should be trained on all guide lines and
procedures.
•Keep your printer out of direct sunlight, which
will interfere with the performance of the
printer and the UV inks.
•Always keep the protective UV lid down
during operation. UV light can be harmful
with direct exposure to skin and eyes.
•Do not touch the print bed or print head
while the printer is in use.
•Keep hair, jewelry and loose clothing away
from moving parts.
•Do not attempt to repair your printer unless the
guide specifically says to do so. Only factory
certified Azon service technicians should
disassemble, repair, or access internal
components.
•When performing maintenance always power
down as instructed to prevent injury.
•Only use Azon UV Inks and cleaners with
your printer.
•Keep all inks, cleaners and primers out of
reach of children.
•Use promoters in a well-ventilated area.
•Dispose of all expired and uncured inks in
accordance to local and state laws.
•Always wear provided safety glasses and nitrile
gloves whenever there is the possibility of
exposure to uncured inks.
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Choosing a Location
Choose Wisely
•The Azon Hale weighs about 247 lbs (112 kg) so be
sure you have the proper equipment/manpower to
move that amount of weight
•Position your printer on a stable, level surface so it
doesn’t move while printing (an unstable surface
will impact your print quality)
•Select a well-ventilated, dust-free area out
of direct sunlight
•Allow enough room on all sides of your printer
for easy access
•Access to an electrical outlet of 220 /110 v +/-
10% VAC, 50-60Hz is required
•Be sure your doorways and walk ways are
wide enough to maneuver the printer
through to it’s final location
Printer size
• 56" (L) x 31.3" (W) x 53.1" (H) (1422 x 795 x 1349 mm)
247 lbs. (112 kg)
Suggested work space
• 135" x 112"
(3429 mm x 2845 mm)
Temperature and Humidity
•During operation
Temperature 68°F to 90°F (20°C to
32°C) Relative humidity 35% to 80%
No condensation
•During non-operation
Temperature 59°F to 95°F (15°C to
35°C) Relative humidity 20% to 80%
No condensation
Theprinter environment shouldNOTdropbelowtherecommendedtemperaturesand NEVER near
or belowfreezing. Thiscancauseinkto expand and damage theprint headand inklines. If the
temperaturedosenear freezing, raise to recommendedtempsassoonaspossibleand let the
machinewarmupfor 24hrs.beforeturning it on.
56"
31.3"
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Getting to Know Your Printer
Printer Anatomy
Getting to know the printer hardware is important. In this section, you will find
diagrams of the printer and its parts. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the parts
and descriptions, as they will be referenced throughout this guide.
Front Top Cover
Emergency Stop Button
LCD Screen
Adjustable Legs
Gantry
Print Bed
Power Button
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Getting to Know Your Printer
Printer Anatomy
Ink Purge Tray
Top Back Cover
Power Socket
Main Power Switch
Dampers
UV/LED Light
Carriage
Pump & Cap Assembly
PrintHead
Height Sensor Laser
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Getting to Know Your Printer
Emergency Stop & Power
Emergency Stop Button
The Emergency Stop button should onlybe
used for true emergency stops, NOT for
regular shut down.
•To stop the machine instantly due to an
emergency simply push the button.
This stops all printer functions.
•To resume normal operation turn the
Emergency Stop button to the right and it
will “release”or pop out.
2Sub Power Button
•Located on the Settings Menu of the LCD
screen. Pushing this button will put your
printer into a “sleep-mode”.
Power Button
•Located on the front of the printer. Push this
button to completely shut down the printer.
Main Power Switch
•Located on the back of the printer this also
completely shuts down the printer.
NOTE:Thebackswitchmust beONinorder for thefront Power
buttonto work.
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Fill ink bottle BEFORE you turn the
printer ON for the first time.
Getting to Know Your Printer
Ink Bottles
You received a complete set of bottles in your star ter kit - Cyan, Magenta, Yellow,
Black, White and Varnish. It is extremely important to follow all guide lines and
procedures when using any type of UV ink.
Why? UV inks when uncured can be harmful. Once cured by the UV LED light source
inside your printer they are no longer harmful and can be handled freely.
•Inks are to be stored in a dry, cool location
away from children.
•Keep inks out of direct sunlight.
•Always gently shake only the white ink cartrdiges
and/or transport bottle before you install it into
the printer. Shake for 1 minute.
• Each ink cartridge has an expiration date on the
label and must be properly disposed of at the end
of the expiration month. Be sure to check your shelf
stock as well as the cartridges in your printer.
Always wear the recommended safety gloves
and glasses when working around uncured ink. If you get ink on your skin, wash right
away with soap and water.
•To prevent throwing away unused ink due with
expiration we recommend that you set up an inventory
management plan.
•Properly dispose of all ink bottles in accordance to local
and state law.
•Dispose of empty bottles the same as you would ones
with ink in them. Even though it appears empty there will
still be traces of uncured ink remaining.
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