Domino G20I User manual

Domino G-Series
Product Manual
G 20i

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DOMINO G-SERIES PRINTER
PRODUCT MANUAL
This manual, Domino Part No. EPT024619, is for use in the operation and
maintenance of Domino G20i printers.
For basic instructions on how to operate the printer, refer to the Domino
G20i Operator’s Quick Reference Guide, Domino Part No. EPT024620.
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 manual also specifies a set of symbols which are used
elsewhere in the manual 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 manual without notice.
© Domino Printing Sciences plc 2016.
For technical support refer to www.DominoCaseCoding.com or contact
your local Domino Channel.
Domino Printing
Sciences plc
Trafalgar Way
Bar Hill
Cambridge
CB23 8TU
United Kingdom
Tel: [phone]

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CONTENTS OF
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
No. Doc-0010632_R01
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 G20i Printer, from serial number
E2176J1P001N125
The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the
relevant Union harmonisation legislation:
2014/53/EU : Radio Equipment Directive
2011/65/EU : RoHS 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.
EN 300 328 V1.9.1 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum
Matters (ERM); Wideband transmission systems; Data
transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM
band and using wide band modulation techniques

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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 Federal Communication
Commission (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 communication. 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.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Re-orientate or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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CONTENTS
PART 1 HEALTH AND SAFETY
PART 2 DESCRIPTION
PART 3 OPERATION
PART 4 FAULT FINDING
PART 6 INSTALLATION

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AMENDMENT RECORD
Amendment Date
All Parts at issue 1 June 2016

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PART 1 : HEALTH AND SAFETY
CONTENTS
Page
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... 1-3
Basic Requirements ......................................................................... 1-3
Fire Risk ........................................................................................... 1-5
Spillages and Disposal ..................................................................... 1-5
G-SERIES SYMBOLS ........................................................................... 1-6

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INTRODUCTION
Domino supplies Safety Data Sheets (SDS) giving specific safety
information with each of its inks. The following notes are for general
guidance only.
Basic Requirements
• Read the relevant Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before storing, handling,
transporting or using the ink cartridges.
• Disconnect the power before making any wiring connections.
• Ensure all cables are secured away from moving production line
components.
• Use only lint free wipes when cleaning the cartridge nozzles.
• Clean cartridge nozzles according to the enclosed recommendations.
• Protect the print heads from impact with proper adjustment and
alignment of side rails and product guides.
• Do not open any enclosed components of the printer or print heads.
They contain no user-serviceable parts.
• Wear suitable protective equipment when operating the G20i.
• The G20i is for indoor use only, do not operate the printer outdoors, or
in an environment outside of the specified operating range.

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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 cartridges must be stored and handled with care.
• Smoking or the use of naked flames (or other sources of ignition) in the
vicinity of any inks or solvents is highly dangerous and therefore strictly
inadvisable.
• 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. 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. Eyewash is available from Domino (Pt.No.
99200).
• Certain G-Series 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.
• 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.

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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.
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.
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: Some dried inks are highly flammable. Clean up
all ink spillages immediately. Do not allow the ink
to dry or allow any build-up of dried ink spills.
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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G-SERIES SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used in this manual. Where they appear next to a
procedure or instruction, they have the significance and importance of
written warnings and cautions.
Eye protection must be worn.
Protective clothing must be worn. Use adequate protective gloves. Consult
the relevant Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
The equipment must be switched off and power removed.
Only trained personnel should carry out this procedure.
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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PART 2 : DESCRIPTION
CONTENTS
Page
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... 2-3
General ............................................................................................. 2-3
PRINTER DESCRIPTION ...................................................................... 2-4
Android Device Requirements ......................................................... 2-4
PC Requirements ............................................................................. 2-4
Printer Specification ......................................................................... 2-5
Printer Connections ......................................................................... 2-6
Printer Status Lights ......................................................................... 2-7
PRINTER CONTROL ............................................................................. 2-8
Wireless USB Keyboard Interface .................................................... 2-9
Main Menu ................................................................................... 2-9
Message Menu............................................................................. 2-10
Operation Menu ........................................................................... 2-11
Settings Menu .............................................................................. 2-12
PC Interface ..................................................................................... 2-14
Printer Control Screen ................................................................. 2-14
Designing Screen ......................................................................... 2-17
Tool Menu .................................................................................... 2-19
Android Device Interface .................................................................. 2-20

DESCRIPTION
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DESCRIPTION
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INTRODUCTION
General
This manual provides:
• A basic introduction to the G20i.
• Details of the menu structure.
• Instruction for message creation.
• Preventative maintenance procedures.
• Fault finding and diagnosis.
• Details on updating software, transforming messages, logos and fonts.
• Installation instructions.
Domino G20i Thermal Ink Jet Printer

DESCRIPTION
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PRINTER DESCRIPTION
The G20i is a compact thermal ink jet printer, intended for printing data on
user supplied products on manufacturing production lines.
The G20i uses a Domino BK640 ink cartridge as the print engine.
The G20i can be controlled with a wireless USB keyboard, an Android
device via Bluetooth or a PC connected via USB.
Android Device Requirements
Minimum Android device requirements:
PC Requirements
Minimum PC requirements:
Operating System: Android version 4.0 and up.
Connectivity: Bluetooth
CPU: Core 2 Duo 2x2.0 GHz
Ram: 2GB
Hard Drive Space: 50MB
Operating System: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 (32, 64 bits),
(Microsoft .NET Framework 4)

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Printer Specification
Display: LCD 2.8" automatic rotation
Dimensions: Length:107.5mm (4.23")
Width: 74.5mm (2.93")
Depth: 83mm (3.27")
Weight: 450g
Power Supply: Input: 100V - 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 1.4A
Output: 12V, 5.0A, 60W
Maximum Power
Consumption: 48W
Maximum Printing
Resolution: 600 X 600 DPI (When using a PC to control the G20i)
300 X 300 DPI (When using an Android
device or wireless USB keyboard to control
the G20i)
Print Speed: 76m/min at 300 x 300 dpi
Print Density: 5 levels
User Interface: PC, Wireless USB Keyboard or Android
device via Bluetooth
Message Memory: Up to 100 messages
Ink Solution: Aqueous and Solvent
Menu Language: Multiple / selectable
Printable Characters: Windows true fonts with PC connection
Maximum Number of
Lines: 6
Maximum Character
Height: Maximum 12.7mm (0.5")
Throw Distance: Up to 6mm (0.23")
Printable Data Types: Alphanumeric Text, Symbols, Logos, Date/
Time, Expiry Date, Counters, Shift Codes
and Barcodes.
Temperature Range: +5°C to +50°C
(+41°F to +122°F)
Humidity Range: 10% to 90% non-condensing

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Printer Connections
A 12V DC power supply input.
B Serial connection for an external product sensor, shaft encoder,
alarm beacon, etc.
C USB-B port for PC connection.
D USB flash port for updating firmware, fonts and logos.
E USB port for the wireless USB keyboard receiver.
Printer Connections
ABCDE