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Contents
General 15
Introduction 17
Copyright Notice 17
Contact 18
Related Documentation 18
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Description 19
Introduction 21
Overview 22
SmartDate X60 Model Options 23
Main Components 24
Key Features 24
Printer Types 25
SmartDate X60 - Intermittent Mode 25
SmartDate X60 - Continuous Mode 25
SmartDate X60 Shuttle Continuous Printer 26
Print Designs 27
CoLOS Create pro 28
Supported Field Types 29
SmartDate X60 and Fonts 29
Image Template Files 30
Device Settings Files 31
Jobs 32
Retrieving and Downloading Jobs 33
Data Storage Capacity 33
Using a USB Memory Stick 34
Downloading Images 34
Labels and Symbols 36
Beacon Light 37
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Interface 39
Introduction 41
The User Interface Panel 42
LCD Screen 43
Keypad 44
Screen Icons 45
Screen Types 47
Example of Menu Screen Layout 1: 48
Example of Menu Screen Layout 2: 49
Example of Menu Screen Layout 3: 50
Home Screen 52
Security Login Screen 53
Security Options 54
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Menu Screens 55
Data Entry Screens 56
Prompted Data 56
Alpha Data Entry Screens 57
Numeric Data Entry Screens 57
Language specific characters and symbols 58
Date Entry Screens 59
Literal Date Entry 59
Fixed Format Date Entry 60
Calendar 60
Offset Date Entry 61
Diagnostics Screens 62
Reports Screens 63
Special Screens 64
Ribbon Type Verification 64
Faults and Warnings Alert Screens 65
Failed Prints 66
Dead Dot Detection 67
Power saved mode 68
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Operation 69
Introduction 71
Start the printer 72
Home Screen 72
Stop the printer 73
Information 74
Counts 75
Supplies 76
Health 77
The Health Screen 79
The Availability Log Screen 80
The Printhead Information Screen 81
Identity 82
Usage 83
Dot Check History 83
Firmware History 83
Job History 84
Print Adjust Screen 85
Print Darkness 85
Offset 86
Registration 87
Test Print of the Current Job 87
Rotation 88
Adjust Image 88
Removing the cassette 90
Loading or Replacing the Ribbon 91
Removing Waste Ribbon from the Waste Take up Core 91
Loading a New Ribbon 92
Re- Connecting a Broken Ribbon 94
Cassette Webbing Diagrams 95
Replacing the Cassette 96
Principles of Printing 97
Thermal Transfer Technology 97
Print Process 98
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Operating Principles 100
Print Cycle SmartDate X60 - Intermittent Printer 101
Print Cycle SmartDate X60 - Continuous Mode Printer 102
Print Cycle SmartDate X60 - Shuttle Continuous Printer 103
Operating Modes 104
Non-Ribbon Save Modes 104
Ribbon Save Modes 104
Printer Specific Print Options 105
SmartDate X60 - Intermittent mode 105
SmartDate X60 - Continuous mode 105
SmartDate X60 - Shuttle Continuous 105
High Pack Rate Mode 106
High Speed Mode 107
High Speed Options 108
Threshold (ON/OFF) 108
Materials and Applications 109
Limitations 110
Interlace Mode 111
Setting up Interlace Mode 112
Materials and Applications 113
Limitations 113
Radial Ribbon Save Mode 114
Cost Saving Mode 115
Relative Motion 119
Low Speed Print Mode 122
None 122
Continue 123
Reprint 123
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Job selection 125
Introduction 127
Job Setup Screens 127
Job Setup Menus 128
Job Setup using the Default Print Design. 128
Using CoLOS Create Pro 130
Job Setup using the Local Database 131
Filtering the list of Job names 133
Job Setup using a Host PC 134
Prompted Data 136
Date Entry Screens 137
Literal Date Entry 137
Fixed Format Date Entry 138
Calendar 138
Offset Date Entry 139
Print Preview 140
Master-Slave Function 141
Connecting Masters to Slaves 142
Configuring the System 142
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Printer configuration 143
Introduction 145
Accessing the Menus 146
Settings Constraints 151
Settings Menus 153
Machine Settings 155
Machine Options 156
Image 158
Print Features 160
Print Initiation 161
Print Quality 162
Encoder 164
Print Position 165
Ribbon Setup 166
Ribbon Monitoring 167
Communications 168
Speed Profile Recorder 169
NGPCL 170
Master / Slave 171
Logging 171
SSCC 172
External 172
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Display Settings 173
Adjust RTC (Real Time Clock) 174
Language 175
Security 176
User accounts 176
Time/Date Codes 177
Flexible I/O Map 177
Diagnostics 178
Diagnostics 178
Statistics 178
Files 179
Service 179
Version Information 180
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Diagnostics 181
Introduction 183
Diagnostics 184
Diagnostics 184
Printer 185
Inputs Status 186
Outputs Status 186
Temperatures 187
Print Timing 187
Ribbon 188
Internal 189
Manual Control 191
Ribbon 192
Printhead 192
Digital IO Control 193
Select Test Pattern 193
Speed Profile 194
Interpreting the graph 196
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History 199
Statistics 201
Statistical Information 202
Printhead Life 202
Ribbon Usage 202
Printer Usage 202
Throughput 203
PackML State Times 203
Maintenance 205
Introduction 207
Cleaning and Care 207
Maintenance Scheme 208
Quick/Regular Checks 208
Monthly Checks 209
Care of the Printhead 209
Cleaning the Printhead 210
Replacing the Printhead 211
Removing the damaged printhead (Combined) 211
Removing the damaged printhead (Shuttle) 213
Setting the correct printhead resistance 215
Replacing the Peel Roller 217
Replacing the Ribbon Guide Rollers 221
Replacing the Ribbon Movement Roller 223
Replacing the Roller Magnet 223
Replacing the Movement Roller 225
Replacing the Ribbon Tension Roller 227
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External links 229
Controller and Printer Connection Points 231
Printer 232
Printer Power and Control Signals 233
Control I/O Connections 234
Print Go Input Wiring 235
Fault and Warning Outputs 236
Encoders 237
Quadrature Encoders 238
Encoder Resolution 239
Single Channel Encoders 240
Fixed Speed settings 240
Communication Links 241
NGPCL Communication 241
Communication Options 242
Technical specifications 243
Machine Specification 245
SmartDate X60 245
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General
CAUTION : Before using this printer, please read and fully
comply with these instructions, the material safety data
sheet (MSDS) for consumables used.
Introduction
This Manual along with the SmartDate X60 Instruction Booklet, set out to explain how to
safely install, operate and service your SmartDate X60 Overprinters.
The Operator Manual is available in AdobeAcrobat PDF in various languages on the
SmartDate X60 CD.
The manual format is designed to be printed onto 8» x 11» (203mm x 279.5mm) paper,
but can also be printed onto 8.5» x 11» (216mm x 279.5) (Previous MARKEM manual
paper size) or A4 (210mm x 297mm)
Alternatively a Hard bound copy of the manual can be purchased separately from
Markem-Imaje.
Please contact your local supplier for details.
Copyright Notice
Original Copyright © 2005 Markem-Imaje. All rights reserved.
Reproduction of any or part of this manual in any form whatsoever without the ex-
pressed written permission of Markem-Imaje is forbidden. The contents of this manual
are subject to revision without notice.
All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual.
However, should any errors be detected, Markem-Imaje would greatly appreciate being
notified.
Markem-Imaje make no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but
not limited to, the implied warranties and fitness for purpose. Markem-Imaje shall not be
liable for any errors contained in this material or for incidental or consequential dam-
ages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
The use of non genuine Markem-Imaje consumables and spare parts may adversely
affect the performance of the product and could invalidate the warranty.
Copyright © 1995 - 2011 Markem-Imaje Corporation.
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Contact
Thank you for choosing Markem-Imaje to provide printing solutions. If questions should
arise, please contact the local business centre that assisted with your purchase.
Markem-Imaje LTD
Nottingham Science Park
University Boulevard
Nottingham NG7 2QN
United Kingdom
Tél. : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
http://www.markem-imaje.com
Related Documentation
Below is a list of documents in the SmartDate X60 related documentation set.
CoLOS Create Pro
CoLOS Control
DCP (Device Communication Protocol)
NGPCL (Next Generation Print Control Language)
Ethernet
Customer Configurable I/O
Useful Web Sites
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Description
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Introduction
This section provides an overview of the main features of the SmartDate X60.
Topics covered in the section include:
- Overview.
- SmartDate X60 Model Options.
- Main Components.
- Key Features.
- Printer types.
- Print Designs.
- CoLOS Create Pro.
- Image Template Files.
- Device Settings Files.
- Jobs.
- Retrieving and Downloading jobs.
- Labels and Symbols.
- Beacon Lights.
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