Domino Ax Series Operator's manual

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DOMINO Ax-SERIES USER DOCUMENTATION
This user documentation, Domino Part No. EPT019297, is for use in the operation and
maintenance of Domino Ax-Series printers.
This user documentation is the official authority for the operation and maintenance of the Domino
Ax-Series range of printers. It is the source document for all translated versions. It is the “Original
Instructions” for the purposes of the Machinery Directive.
This user documentation is based on software version 01.00.15.
Users of this printer are warned that it is essential to read, understand and act according to the
information given in Part 1: Health and Safety. This part of the user documentation also specifies
a set of symbols which are used elsewhere in the user documentation to convey special warnings
or requirements. It is, therefore, essential that users are also familiar with these symbols and act
accordingly.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication 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 Domino Printing Sciences plc.
Domino Printing Sciences plc. has a policy of continuous product improvement, the company
therefore reserves the right to modify the specification contained in this user documentation
without notice.
© Domino Printing Sciences plc. 2016.
For sales, service and inks please contact:
www.buydomino.com
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Domino UK Ltd. Domino North America
Bar Hill
Cambridge CB23 8TU
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Tel: [phone]
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End User License Agreement
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CONTENTS OF
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
No. Doc-0010447_R02
Manufacturers name: Domino UK Limited
Manufacturers address: Bar Hill, Cambridge CB23 8TU.
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
Object of the declaration: Domino Ax150i, Ax350i and Ax550i Printer, from serial number
AX0000001000
The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant Union
harmonisation legislation:
2011/65/EU : RoHS Directive
2014/53/EU : RED Directive
EN 300 330-2 V1.6.1 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Short
Range Devices (SRD); Radio equipment in the frequency range 9 kHz to 25
MHz and inductive loop systems in the frequency range 9 kHz to 30 MHz; Part
2: Harmonized EN covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the
R&TTE Directive
EN 61000-6-2:2005 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-2: Generic standards – Immunity
for industrial environments
EN 61000-6-4:2007/A1:2011 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-4: Generic standards –
Emissions standard for industrial environments
EN 60950-1:2006/A2:2013 Information technology equipment – safety – Part 1: General requirements.

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FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
European EMC Statement
This product may cause interference if used in residential areas. Such use must be avoided unless
the user takes special measures to reduce electromagnetic emissions to prevent interference to
the reception of radio and television broadcasts.

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CONTENTS
PART 1 HEALTH AND SAFETY
PART 2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
PART 3 INSTALLATION
PART 4 OPERATION
PART 5 MAINTENANCE

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AMENDMENT RECORD
Amendment Date
All parts at Issue 1 November 2016

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PART 1 : HEALTH AND SAFETY
CONTENTS
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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES ..................................................................................... 1-3
Symbols ............................................................................................................................... 1-3
INKS AND FLUIDS INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 1-4
Basic Requirements .............................................................................................................1-4
Storage ................................................................................................................................. 1-4
Fire Risk ................................................................................................................................ 1-5
Spillages and Disposal .........................................................................................................1-5
ELECTRO-STATIC DISCHARGE ............................................................................................... 1-6
OPERATION .............................................................................................................................. 1-6

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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES
The warnings, cautions and notes used throughout this manual are highlighted by the use of
international hazard symbols. The following definitions for all three of these notices are described
below in the format they are presented in this user documentation.
WARNING: A warning is used to alert the reader to possible hazards which may
cause loss of life, physical injury or ill health.
CAUTION: A caution is used to alert the reader to possible hazards which may cause
damage to equipment.
Note: A note is used to alert the reader to important information.
Symbols
The following symbols are used in this user documentation to highlight specific warnings and
cautions used in the procedure below the symbols.
Eye protection must be worn.
Protective clothing must be worn. Use adequate protective gloves. Consult the relevant
Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Disconnect power before carrying out maintenance or repair.
Connect an earth terminal from the product to an appropriate ground source.
Only trained personnel should carry out this procedure.
Risk of fire by igniting flammable material.
Risk of coming into contact with electricity.
Risk of an explosion.
Beware of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Electrostatic precautions must be used:
• Switch off machine first.
• Wear a wristband connected to the ESD connector provided.
• Avoid wearing clothing which can build up electrostatic voltages.
• Use ESD protective bags to transport PCBs.
• Only place PCBs on a mat made from a material which will dissipate electrostatic
voltages and which is connected to ground.

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INKS AND FLUIDS INFORMATION
Domino supplies Safety Data Sheets (SDS) giving specific safety information with each of its ink,
make-up and wash fluids. There are also warnings on each container. The following are general
basic requirements:
WARNING: Do not install or operate the printer in closed or sealed rooms or
cabinets. The printer must be installed and operated in a well
ventilated environment. Insufficient ventilation may result in an
accumulation of vapour which can present a risk of explosion.
Basic Requirements
When used correctly, printing inks do not cause problems. However, everybody using them
should be familiar with the appropriate safety standards and be aware of the precautions that
should be taken. The following are basic requirements:
• Proper standards of industrial practice relating to cleanliness and tidiness must be
maintained.
• Inks and their containers must be stored and handled with care.
• Do not smoke or allow naked flames (or other sources of ignition) in the vicinity of any inks or
solvents as this is highly dangerous.
• All who come into contact with inks must be properly instructed in their use.
Directions for safe working practices vary according to the environment. The following are broad
principles so that necessary precautions may be taken:
• Contact with the mouth must be avoided. Therefore eating, drinking or smoking, or any
personal habits or actions which may transfer ink to the mouth, must be avoided.
• Contact with the eyes must be avoided. Suitable eye protection must always be worn
whenever there is any risk of splashing or misting. If ink does get into the eyes, first aid
treatment is to flood the affected eye for 15 minutes with saline solution, (or clean water if
saline solution is not available), taking care not to allow the water to run into an unaffected
eye. Medical aid must be obtained immediately.
• Most inks contain solvents which may injure the skin. Good working practice must always be
employed and risk assessments carried out. Safety Data Sheets are available that give
advice on personal protective equipment. Most gloves only offer limited and short term
exposure protection and must be changed after any splashing and on a frequent basis.
• Many inks contain materials which vaporise easily and can be inhaled. Good ventilation is
necessary.
• Any used cleaning materials, e.g. rags, paper wipes, are a potential fire hazard. They must be
collected for safe disposal after use. After exposure to ink, all possible traces must be
washed off as soon as possible at the nearest washing facility.
• It is possible to control the printer remotely. If operated in this manner it is vital that the
remote UI is disconnected before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance on the printer.
Storage
Printing inks must be stored in well ventilated buildings, in areas set aside for the purpose and
chosen for safety in case of fire. All fluids must be stored in accordance with local regulations.

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Fire Risk
For an electrical fire, do not use water. If water must be used, such as in the case of a
Nitro-cellulose ink fire (see below) the power MUST BE REMOVED first.
Some inks contain Nitro-cellulose as the binder and remain highly flammable when dry. Observe
all warnings given on the machine and the following safety instructions:
• If there has been an accumulation of dried ink, do not use metal scrapers to remove it, as
they can produce sparks.
• If dry Nitro-cellulose based ink ignites, it will generate its own oxygen and can only be
extinguished by lowering the temperature with water.
• If a Nitro-cellulose fire occurs, ENSURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL POWER IS IMMEDIATELY
REMOVED FROM THE PRINTER BEFORE water is used to extinguish the fire.
Fire risk is a most important consideration where printing inks are stored and used. The degree of
fire hazard will vary considerably from one type of ink or wash to another.
Water-based inks will not burn, although inks based on water-alcohol mixtures may burn if there
is sufficient alcohol present.
Prolonged exposure of water-based systems to high temperatures may evaporate the water to
give a flammable residue.
Solvent-based inks offer a greater degree of hazard depending on the particular solvent or solvent
combination. When there is a particular hazard the appropriate information is given on the SDS.
The printers place small electrostatic charges on the ink drops used for printing. In most
circumstances, such as when they arrive at the print surface, these electrostatic charges are
either conducted away or cannot accumulate. However, during maintenance, print drops may be
collected in a container, such as a beaker. It is essential that this container is made of conducting
material and is securely connected to ground/earth. The electrostatic charges will then be safely
conducted to ground/earth.
If there is a fire, there is a likelihood that dangerous fumes will arise from printing inks. For this
reason ink must be stored where it can be reached quickly by the fire fighting service, and where
it will not spread beyond the store.
Spillages and Disposal
WARNING: Do not allow the ink to dry or allow any build-up of dried ink spills.
Some dried inks are highly flammable. Clean up all ink spillages
immediately.
Spillages must be cleaned up as soon as possible with the appropriate solvent materials and with
regard to the safety of personnel. Care must be taken to prevent spillages or residue from
cleaning up entering drains or sewage systems.
Inks and associated fluids are materials which conduct electricity. Therefore, power to the printer
must be switched off while spillages inside the printer cabinet are being cleaned up.
Printing inks and associated fluids must not be treated as ordinary waste. They must be disposed
of using approved methods according to local regulations.

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ELECTRO-STATIC DISCHARGE
To avoid static discharge from production line equipment, the equipment and everything on it
must be grounded correctly. While it is not Domino's responsibility to maintain the customer's
equipment, the customer must be aware of the importance of grounding. At the time of
installation of the printer the Domino (or Domino distributor) technician should ensure that the line
the printer is installed on is appropriately grounded. This means that all metallic items within 12
inches (300mm) of the print head location must be securely grounded. This should be checked
with respect to the print head chassis ground using an Ohm Meter, DVM or other suitable device.
It is essential that grounding is checked periodically and that if the printer is relocated to a
different production line, then the new production line is properly grounded. Additional static
dissipating devices, such as static brushes on the line, etc. are recommended.
OPERATION
For safe operation of the printer, follow all instructions given in this user documentation.
WARNINGS: (1) The printer must be shut down and the power cable must be
disconnected before the ITM can be removed. The ink system is
pressurised. If the printer is not shut down ink will spray out of the
ITM manifold over the person removing the ITM.
(2) Do not access the electronics enclosure when the printer is powered
on. When powered on, the electronics enclosure contains live
electrical components. Physical contact with live electrical
components may result in an electric shock.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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PART 2 : SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CONTENTS
Page
GENERAL .................................................................................................................................. 2-3
Description ........................................................................................................................... 2-3
Ax150i Printer .................................................................................................................. 2-4
Ax350i Printer .................................................................................................................. 2-5
Ax550i Printer .................................................................................................................. 2-5
Printer Configuration Labels ................................................................................................. 2-6
External Printer Configuration Label ................................................................................ 2-6
Internal Printer Configuration Label ................................................................................. 2-7
PRINTER SPECIFICATION ........................................................................................................ 2-8
Cabinet ................................................................................................................................. 2-8
Ax150i .............................................................................................................................. 2-8
Ax350i/Ax550i ..................................................................................................................2-8
External Connections ...................................................................................................... 2-9
Ink System ....................................................................................................................... 2-9
Environment ..................................................................................................................... 2-10
Print Head ............................................................................................................................ 2-11
i-Pulse .............................................................................................................................. 2-11
i-Pulse Duo (Ax350i/Ax550i only) .................................................................................... 2-12
User Interface ....................................................................................................................... 2-13
TouchPanel Type 3 (Ax350i/Ax550i Only) ........................................................................ 2-13
TouchPanel Type 4 (Ax350i/Ax550i Only) ........................................................................ 2-13
Printer Control ...................................................................................................................... 2-14
Cabinet Buttons ............................................................................................................... 2-14
Cabinet Status Lights ...................................................................................................... 2-15
QMM (Quality Management Module) Status Lights ........................................................ 2-17
QuickStep ........................................................................................................................ 2-18

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GENERAL
This document contains operating instructions for the Domino Ax-Series continuous ink jet printer
range.
Only engineers trained and certified by Domino should carry out repairs. Genuine Domino parts
should always be used to ensure quality and performance.
Description
The Domino Ax-Series is a range of industrial ink jet printers, intended for printing fixed and
variable data on products on manufacturing production lines.
Each printer uses a continuous ink jet of either 1 or 2 jets (depending on configuration) for printing
on a user supplied substrate.
Each printer consists of:
• A print head and flexible conduit connecting it to a cabinet.
• A cabinet containing the ink supply and electronic control systems.
• A user interface for operator interaction.

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Ax150i Printer
The Ax150i is the smallest of the Ax-Series range. It features an IP55 cabinet with integrated
TouchPanel, i-Techx ink and electronics system and i-Pulse print head.
To maintain optimum performance the Ax150i only requires the colour coded consumables to be
replenished. Consumables such as the air and make-up filter, ink and make-up cartridges,
make-up module and ITM are colour coded yellow for easy identification and user convenience.
The i-Techx system monitors ink and make-up consumption to calculate when consumables are
due for replacement. This is then indicated on both the TouchPanel user interface and on LEDs on
the front of the cabinet.
Note: ITM replacement intervals will vary according to use and ink type. Contact Domino for
details.
WARNING: The printer must be shut down and the power cable must be
disconnected before the ITM can be removed. The ink system is
pressurised. If the printer is not shut down ink will spray out of the
ITM manifold over the person removing the ITM.
Ax150i Cabinet