Colorjet TXF User manual

USER MANUAL
India’s largest manufacturer of digital inkjet printers

TXF
Foreword
This user manual is briefly describing the operational aspects of the TXF machine. In this document, the step-
wise instructions for handling various aspects of the machine with visual screens are provided for easy and
better understanding. It also describes the error messages encountered while working with the machine with
appropriate remedial actions required to be taken by the user.
This manual serves as the reference tool which guides their customers how to use or operate the TXF machine
without anyone else assistance. The information provided in this document ensures its uniqueness and
language quality. For safe and proper use of the product, please read this manual carefully and follow all the
instructions.
Disclaimer
The information and instructions provided in this user manual have been checked for accuracy, uniqueness,
and reliability. ColorJet group reserves all the rights to modify and revise this manual as per the company
requirements without any prior notice.
“No part of this document shall be reproduced or used by externals without prior permission of the ColorJet
group”.
The reference table is shown in the below table:
Doc Type
Doc Code
Machine Name
Version
Date of Issue
User Manual
TXF
1.0

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Table of Contents
1. About Document...........................................................................................................................................5
Purpose..........................................................................................................................................................5
Intended Audience.........................................................................................................................................5
2. Printer Overview............................................................................................................................................6
3. Control Panel (Print Engine)...........................................................................................................................8
Main Menu ....................................................................................................................................................9
Language Menu ...........................................................................................................................................10
Cleaning Menu.............................................................................................................................................10
4. Control Panel (Conveyor Belt)......................................................................................................................11
Start Up Screen ............................................................................................................................................11
Operations ...................................................................................................................................................12
Service Mode ...........................................................................................................................................13
Controlling Belt Motion ...........................................................................................................................14
Setting Belt Speed....................................................................................................................................14
Setting Washing Unit ...............................................................................................................................15
Controlling Take Up Motion.....................................................................................................................15
Setting Glue Cycle ....................................................................................................................................16
Setting Wash Cycle...................................................................................................................................17
Controlling Heaters Settings ....................................................................................................................18
PREPARE TO PRINT Option...........................................................................................................................18
5. Before Use ...................................................................................................................................................20
Preparation Before Starting the Printer .......................................................................................................20
Switch ON the Printer ..................................................................................................................................20
Glue Implementation...................................................................................................................................22
About Glue (Adhesive) .............................................................................................................................22
Stages of Glue (Adhesive) Process ...........................................................................................................23
Application of Adhesive on Printing Blanket (Conveyor Belt) ..................................................................23
Glue Process Preparation.........................................................................................................................23
Glue Coating Procedure ...........................................................................................................................25
Glue Removing Preparation .....................................................................................................................29

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Glue Removing Procedure .......................................................................................................................29
Fabric Loading..............................................................................................................................................31
6. Printing ........................................................................................................................................................34
Check Ink Level ............................................................................................................................................34
Head Height Adjustment..............................................................................................................................34
Performing Normal Cleaning........................................................................................................................36
Setting Print Origin.......................................................................................................................................37
Performing Test Print...................................................................................................................................39
Printer Calibration........................................................................................................................................40
Feed Calibration.......................................................................................................................................40
Bidirectional Calibration...........................................................................................................................42
Issuing Printing Command ...........................................................................................................................44
Pausing or Canceling Print ...........................................................................................................................44
Switch OFF Procedure..................................................................................................................................45
7. Utilizing the Preset Function ........................................................................................................................47
Saving Preset Settings ..............................................................................................................................47
Loading the Previously Saved Settings .....................................................................................................48
Automatically Loading the Saved Preset When Fabric is Loaded .............................................................49
8. Enabling the Sleep Mode .............................................................................................................................50
9. Maintenance................................................................................................................................................51
Print Engine Maintenance............................................................................................................................51
Print Head ................................................................................................................................................51
Medium Cleaning.....................................................................................................................................51
Powerful Cleaning (Not Recommended)..................................................................................................53
Manual Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................53
Conveyor Belt Maintenance.........................................................................................................................59
Belt Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................59
Centering of Belt ......................................................................................................................................59
Belt shifting control..................................................................................................................................59
Glue coating layer ....................................................................................................................................61
Take Up and Supply Fabric .......................................................................................................................61
Daily Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................61
Weekly Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................61

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Monthly Maintenance .................................................................................................................................63
9. Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................................64

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1. About Document
Purpose
The purpose of this document is to guide and educate the targeted audience about the Printer and it’s related
functionality so that they can easily and effectively handle it as per their requirements. Additionally, this
document also provides step-wise instructions for handling and operating the various aspects of the printer
and its related software with the help of graphical screens for easy and better understanding. Moreover, the
document also describes commonly encountered problems while working with the printer along with
appropriate remedial actions.
Intended Audience
This document is meant for all the users who want to use the Printer for their printing business. Sometimes,
the targeted audience has little knowledge about the printer but in most of the cases, targeted audience is
much familiar with the terminologies of printer and printing business. Thus, this document is designed to
facilitate both types of users.

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2. Printer Overview
The Front View of the printer is shown in the image below:
Fig 1: Displaying the Front View of the Printer
Table 1: List of Different Parts of the Printer
1. Leveler
2. Left Supply Cabinet (Front)
3. Washing Disengage Bolt
4. Front Dryer
5. Cartridge Unit
6. Emergency Button
7. Front Dryer Out Handle
8. Leveler
9. Washing Disengage Bolt
10. Print Engine
11. HMI
12. Emergency Button
13. Right Supply Cabinet

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The Back View of the printer is shown in the image below:
Fig 2: Displaying the Back View of the Printer
Table 2: List of Different Parts of the Printer
1. Left Emergency Button
2. Right Emergency Button
3. Left Belt Tensioner Bolt
4. Right Belt Tensioner Bolt
5. Toggle Clamp
6. Press Roller
7. Upper Fabric Guide Roller
8. Lower Fabric Guide Roller
9. Snub Adjustment Nob
10. Conveyor Belt Roller
11. Conveyor Belt
12. Leveler
13. Core Holder
14. Caster(Wheel)
15. Fabric Tensioner
16. Glue Dryer

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3. Control Panel (Print Engine)
The Control Panel is shown in the image below:
Fig 3: Displaying the Control Panel Layout
The description of each control button is given as below:
POWER ON/OFF: Get ON or OFF the printer.
Cursor Keys: Move in right, left, up, and down directions to select a particular option from the menu
list.
BUSY: Light gets ON during the printing and other operations.
TEST PRINT: Perform test print to verify the print head nozzle status.
SET UP: Enable to bring the printer in ready state. The light gets ON when fabric is loaded and
printer gets started.
BASE POINT: Set the print origin.
CLEANING: Use to clean the print head.
PAUSE: Pause the printing operation.
MENU: Display the list of menu items to perform a particular task.
ENTER: Use to confirm the selection and apply on the selected job.

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Main Menu
The Main Menu and its related sub options are shown in the image below:
Menu
Media Settings
Preset
Load
Save
Auto Display
Adjust BI-DIR.
Test Print
Simple Setting
Detail Setting
H1 & H2
Calibration
Test Print
Settings
Media Alignment
Head Height
Media Alignment
Test Print
High
Low
System Info
Model
Serial No
Ink
Firmware
Network

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Language Menu
The Language Menu and its related options are shown in the image below:
Cleaning Menu
The Cleaning Menu and its related options are shown in the image below:
Menu
Language
English
Length Unit
Temp. Unit
Menu
Cleaning
Normal Cleaning
Medium Cleaning
Powerful Cleaning

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4. Control Panel (Conveyor Belt)
Start Up Screen
Switch ON the printer from the main power panel, the following Start Up screen appears on HMI, as shown
below:
Fig 4: Displaying the Start Up Screen
Tapping the Start Up screen to go to the next screen, as shown below:
Fig 5: Displaying the “NO CYCLE IS SELECTED” Screen

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The description of different options in the NO CYCLE IS SELECTED screen is given as follow:
OPERATIONS: Move to the OPERATIONS screen and perform different operations viz. DIAGNOSTICS,
GLUE CYCLE, and WASH CYCLE.
PREPARE TO PRINT: Move to the PREPARE TO PRINT screen to make the Conveyor Belt system
“Online”.
Operations
When you select the OPERATIONS icon on the HMI, the OPERATIONS screen appears as shown below:
Fig 6: Displaying the OPERATIONS Screen
The description of different options in the OPERATIONS screen is given as follow:
DIAGONSTICS: Move to the SERVICE MODE screen.
GLUE CYCLE: Move to the GLUE CYCLE screen to start the glue coating and removing process.
WASH CYCLE: Move to the WASH CYCLE screen to wash the Conveyor Belt.
Icon: Go back to the previous screen.

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Service Mode
To open the SERVICE MODE screen, select the DIAGONSTICS icon from the OPERATIONS screen (Refer to Fig
6). The SERVICE MODE screen is shown as below:
Fig 7: Displaying the SERVICE MODE Screen
The description of different options in the SERVICE MODE screen is given as follow:
BELT: Move the belt manually.
TUB: Move the washing Tub Up, Down, and maintenance.
BELT DRYER FAN: Switch ON or OFF the BELT DRYER FAN.
TAKEUP: Run the fabric Take Up motor manually.
IR DRYER FAN: Switch ON or OFF the IR DRYER FAN.

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Controlling Belt Motion
To control the belt motion, select the BELT icon from the SERVICE MODE screen (Refer to Fig 7). The BELT
MOTION screen appears as shown below:
Fig 8: Displaying the BELT MOTION Screen
Using the BELT MOTION screen, you can perform the following actions:
BELT SPEED HZ: Set the speed of the Conveyor Belt.
ADVANCE: Move the belt in the forward direction.
REVERSE: Move the belt in the reverse direction.
TUB DOWN: Lower down the tub.
Setting Belt Speed
To set the belt speed, select the BELT SPEED HZ icon from the BELT MOTION screen. The Numeric Keypad
appears on the BELT MOTION screen, as shown below:
Fig 9: Setting the Belt Speed
Now, enter the belt speed in the Numeric Keypad and select the Enter button to set the belt speed.

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Setting Washing Unit
To set the position of washing tub, select the TUB icon from the SERVICE MODE screen. The WASHING UNIT
screen appears, as shown below:
Fig 10: Displaying the WASHING UNIT Screen
Using the WASHING TUB screen, you can perform the following actions:
TUB: Move the washing tub in upward direction.
TUB DOWN: Move the washing tub in downward direction.
BRUSHING OFF: Switch ON or OFF the washing tub functioning.
TUB MAINTT: Move the tub to the maintenance position.
Controlling Take Up Motion
To update the take up motion, select the TAKE UP icon from the SERVICE MODE screen. The TAKE UP
MOTION screen appears on the screen, as shown below:
Fig 11: Displaying the TAKE UP MOTION Screen

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Using the TAKE UP MOTION screen, you can perform the following actions:
TAKEUP CW: Move the take up in clockwise direction.
TAKEUP CCW: Move the take up in anti-clockwise direction.
Setting Glue Cycle
To start the glue cycle, select the GLUE CYCLE option from the OPERATIONS screen (Refer to Fig 6). The GLUE
CYCLE screen appears as shown below:
Fig 12: Displaying the GLUE CYCLE Screen
Using the GLUE CYCLE screen, you can perform the following actions:
BELT SPEED: Specify or select the belt movement speed in percentage.
CYCLE TIME: Specify the duration for which belt is to be run.
START/STOP GLUE PROCESS: Use for starting and stopping the glue process cycle.
BELT DIRECTION: Choose the belt movement direction.
HEATER: Go to heater setting and make desirable changes as per the requirements.

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Setting Wash Cycle
To start the wash cycle, select the WASHING CYCLE option from the OPERATIONS screen (Refer to Fig 6). The
WASHING CYCLE screen appears as shown below:
Fig 13: Displaying the WASHING CYCLE Screen
Using the WASHING CYCLE screen, you can perform the following actions:
BELT SPEED: Specify or select the belt movement speed in percentage.
CYCLE TIME: Specify the duration for which belt is to be run.
WASHING OFF: Use for starting and stopping the washing cycle.
WASH SETTINGS: On clicking the WASH SETTINGS, the WASH CYCLE SETTINGS screen appears.
Please refer the below section.
You can open the WASH CYCLE SETTINGS screen simply by selecting the WASH SETTINGS button (Refer to Fig.
13) from the WASHING CYCLE screen. The WASH CYCLE SETTINGS screen appears as shown below:
Fig 14: Displaying the WASH CYCLE SETTINGS Screen
Using the settings screen, you can ON or OFF the Belt Dryer, Print Dryer, Jetting, Brushing, Washing, and
Heaters.

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Controlling Heaters Settings
To change or update the heater settings, select the HEATERS button from the WASH CYCLE SETTINGS screen
(Refer to Fig 14). The HEATERS SETTINGS screen appears as shown below:
Fig 15: Displaying the HEATERS SETTINGS Screen
Using the above screen, change the belt and print dryers settings by updating the SET and PRESET
TEMPERATURES.
PREPARE TO PRINT Option
The PREPARE TO PRINT enables to make the Conveyor Belt online. You can ON or OFF Brushing, Jetting, and
Washing, take up, print dryer, and belt dryer. Additionally, you can also set the take up directions. The
PREPARE TO PRINT screen appears when you select the PREPARE TO PRINT option from the Start Up screen,
as shown below:
Fig 16: Displaying the PREPARE TO PRINT Screen