EBS EBS-6500 Installation guide

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INDUSTRIAL INK-JET PRINTERS
BOLTMARK®-SERIES
EBS-6500
EBS-6800
EBS-7200
BASIC MANUAL
VERSION: 20140417#2.2
www.ebs-inkjet.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. General Information......................................................................................................................3
2. Printer Elements ...........................................................................................................................4
3. Safety Requirements....................................................................................................................4
4. Operating the Printer....................................................................................................................5
4.1. Switching the Printer On ............................................................................................................. 5
4.2. Operation Panel .......................................................................................................................... 6
4.3. Control MENU............................................................................................................................. 6
4.3.1. Choosing the Type of Menu....................................................................................................................6
4.3.2. Graphic Menu..........................................................................................................................................6
4.3.3. Text Menu ...............................................................................................................................................8
4.4. Opening and Editing a New File ................................................................................................. 9
4.5. Setting Print Parameters........................................................................................................... 12
4.6. Printing...................................................................................................................................... 13
4.6.1. Starting Printing.....................................................................................................................................13
4.6.2. Viewing a File to be Printed on the Terminal Display ...........................................................................14
4.6.3. Stopping Printing...................................................................................................................................15
4.7. Switching the Printer Off ........................................................................................................... 15
5. Routine Maintenance..................................................................................................................16
5.1. Replacing Ink/Solvent Bottle ..................................................................................................... 16
5.2. Replacing iModule®................................................................................................................... 17
5.3. Head Maintenance.................................................................................................................... 19
5.3.1. Removing Head Cover..........................................................................................................................19
5.3.2. Removing Dirt from Print Head .............................................................................................................20
Dear User,
This edition of the document includes most of the changes introduced to the EBS printers
with software version up to 32_0A and the descriptions contained therein correspond to
the printers that are equipped with this software version.
The product delivered to you corresponds to your specific order, and it may happen that
the options and functionality of your printing system differ from some descriptions or illus-
trations. As we need to keep pace with new technological advancement and wish to meet
individual requirements of our clients, we reserve the right to introduce changes in
the design and construction as and when necessary. Therefore, claims cannot be made re-
garding differences to data, illustrations or descriptions contained in this manual. Should
your printer be equipped with options or software that are not illustrated or described in this
manual or should you have additional queries after having read the manual, please contact
any EBS Ink Jet Systeme representative office for more information.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damages to the printer resulting from failure to
follow the instructions or from consequences of editorial or publishing errors contained in
this manual.
The application and use of the products are beyond our control and are the full responsibil-
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1. General Information
The BOLTMARK®series consists of the following INK-JET printer models:
EBS-6500 - the low investment printer for common applications.
EBS-6800 - the all-round model printer with full printing options.
EBS-7200 - the new standard in high-speed marking solutions.
The table below shows a comparison of the primary parameters of the BOLTMARK®-series models men-
tioned above.
Tab. 1.1 EBS-6500 EBS-6800 EBS-7200
MINI / 16 dots
MIDI / 25 dots
Maximum height of
vertical row (Hmax) MAXI / 32 dots
One 5x5 line
Two 5x5 lines
Three 5x5 lines
Four 5x5 lines
Five 5x5 lines
One 7x5 line
Two 7x5 lines
Three 7x5 lines
Four 7x5 lines
One 9x5 line
Two 9x5 lines
Three 9x5 lines
One 11x7 line
Two 11x7 lines
One 14x9 line
Two 14x9 lines
One 16x10 line
One 21x15 line
One 25x15 line
Examples of matrices
(The matrices listed are
available for
the EBS-6500 MIDI
printers as well as
EBS-6800
and EBS-7200 MAXI
printers)
One 32x18 line
1D codes
Bar codes available 2D code (Data Matrix)
to run over 4000 hours (18 months)
to run over 6000 hours (18 months)
Type of iModule®
to run over 8000 hours (18 months)
Print height [mm] 1.4 - 12 1.4 - 12 1.2 - 9
Distance between the head and product [mm] 0 - 30 0 - 30 0 - 15
The symbols used in the above given table have the following meanings:
- YES (available) - NO (unavailable) - available as an option
- YES (available as standard but with limitations)
The complete information on the printer’s features; installation, configuration and operation is contained in
The
BOLTMARK
®
-series Printer User’s Manual. This document contains only the basic information on how to
start and stop the BOLTMARK®-series printer, enter a text to be printed, print the text, exchange a (solvent or
ink) bottle, replace iModule®as and when necessary, and keep the head clean.

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2. Printer Elements
The major components of the BOLTMARK®-series printer are shown in Fig. 2.1.
Fig. 2.1
In addition, the printing system may contain many other sub-assemblies such as a shaft-encoder, assembly
stands, an additional external signaling device and many others. For more details refer to section Installation of
the Printer in The
BOLTMARK
®
-series Printer User’s Manual.
3. Safety Requirements
NOTE:
The printer should be operated by trained staff. It is recommended that operation of the device is supervised.
Place a fire extinguisher suitable for both electrical and chemical fires in the vicinity of the printer.
Do not print in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
Do not print on objects whose temperature exceeds 100C at the time of printing.
Do not use open fire or spark-generating devices in the area where the printer works.
Plug in the printer to the mains socket that is wired to earth.
Adjustments to the electrical part of the system and he head should be performed when power supply is
disconnected.
Do not point the head outlet to persons or animals during printing.







- bottle of solvent (white stopper)
- bottle of ink (black stopper)
- master switch
- print head
- operation panel
- photo-detector
- iModule®

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Wear protective clothes while performing operations to the ink system.
Air contaminated with solvent should be removed to the outside of the building via an unobstructed duct.
Do not use plastic vessels for washing because of the risk of static electricity. Metal vessels are recommended.
Do not leave ink, solvent or wash-up in open vessels.
Before you approach highly flammable liquids remove static electricity by touching an earthed, metal object
(e.g. the earthed printer housing).
Only EBS-approved agents may operate the printer otherwise guarantee claims are not valid!!
In the case of accident...
When ink or solvent spills occur, the spilled fluid should be wiped with a piece of absorbent material and then
removed in compliance with fire and health and safety at work (HSE) regulations.
If the clothing has been splashed, remove it as soon as possible.
Should the eyes or skin get irritated:
EYES need to be rinsed with running water for at least 15 minutes, then you should see an eye specialist,
SKIN needs to be washed with water and soap.
4. Operating the Printer
Before starting the printing system ensure that the appropriate operating conditions are satisfied, paying special
attention to the following:
power supply: 100 - 240V, 50/60Hz (AC),
free access to the printer, upright position of the printer on a table or EBS rack, suitable position of
the photo-detector and print head to ensure that objects are labeled properly.
4.1. Switching the Printer On
Every BOLTMARK®-series printer is equipped with a power supply with a stand-by circuit. There are two
different power switches. One main switch for standby and one switch for turning the printer on.
The double-pole master switch (see Fig. 2.1), which separates two power wires electrically from
the mains; it is located on the right-hand side of the printer next to the mains cord. After the master switch
has been turned on, the printer triggers to the stand-by mode - the red LED on the operation panel (see Fig. 2.1)
between the
ON
and
OFF
keys comes on.
If all the connections are made properly (and the master switch is switched on), just press the
ON
button on
the operation panel.This will initiate the printer starting procedure. While the procedure is being followed, the green
LED above the
INK
ON / OFF
key on the operation panel flashes, indicating the start of the ink flow to the head.
The procedure is finished when the yellow READY LED on the operation panel starts glowing. This means that
the head is ready for printing. A detailed description of the starting procedure is contained in
The
BOLTMARK
®
-series Printer User’s Manual.
NOTE:
While the printer start-up procedure is being followed, the iModule®transport valve must be open. An attempt to
start the printer while the transport valve is closed causes the following message to be displayed:
VACUUM DOESN'T INCREASE,
Check iModule
transport protection. If that happens, you should clear the alarm with the
CLEAR
A
LARM
key, open the iModule®trans-
port valve and start the procedure for initiating the flow of ink in the head (with the INK ON command in
the SERVICE menu).

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4.2. Operation Panel
The operation panel enables the printer
operator to control and monitor printer opera-
tion, and start specific procedures as
and when necessary. It is also used for per-
forming such basic operations as turning
the print mode on or off, locating faults,
clearing alarms, etc. For more details refer to
chapter: Operating the Printer in
The
BOLTMARK
®
-series Printer User’s
Manual.
Fig. 4.2.1
4.3. Control MENU
4.3.1. Choosing the Type of Menu
The printer can be operated via a text menu or a graphic menu, according to the user's preferences. Irrespec-
tive of the menu chosen, commands are executed in the same way and both keypad and touch panel can be used
to operate the printer. In the text menu, all commands are available, including service commands to which access
is secured with a password. The graphic menu offers access only to selected commands which are indispensable
for operating the printer. These are shown as icons.
When the printer is started for the first time, the graphic menu is displayed. In order to move to the text menu
choose the icon in the function icon window or the corresponding function key
F6
(which is indispensable
especially when the touch panel is not calibrated). When the text menu is chosen, it remains active each time
the printer is started.
In order to move back to the graphic menu, choose the GRAPHIC MENU item at the highest level of the text
menu.
4.3.2. Graphic Menu
If the printer is operated via the graphic menu, the screen is divided into five sections called windows.
Fig. 4.3.2.1
printer status windowtab window
information window
function icon
window
operating window
LCD color adjustment keys
LCD touch screen
function keys
alphanumerical keypad main pad

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The windows are designed for the following:
Tab window - the icons of the graphic menu are grouped thematically and each group is marked with a tab.
The tab window is designed for easy tab selection. Each tab selected gives access to the corresponding oper-
ating window.
Operating window – contains the icons designed for operating the printer via touch panel. The icons of one
thematic group are displayed at a given moment. Changing the group can be done by selecting a different tab
in the tab window.
Information window – this window shows the name of a text menu function. The icon selected is displayed as
a negative image, and the function name (in the user-selected language) appears in the information window. In
order to execute the function, the selection should be confirmed with the icon on the tab bar. Such
a navigation arrangement helps protect against accidental execution of a dangerous operation.
Printer status window - contains information about the head status in various operating modes (pfor printing,
sfor stop, cstands for removed head cover, vfor special service mode), the ToF setting (i.e. the time over
which an ink drop flies through the head), which describes the physical properties of the ink drop, quality of
phasing and also a graphical indicator of how long the iModule®can still be in use - a more detailed description
is given in section 5.2 Replacing iModule®.
Function icon window - contains a set of function icons, which at the same time, describe the function keys
located on the operator's panel.
The graphic menu icons are grouped in the following way:
Tab 1:
Printing handling functions (successively):
START PRINT,
STOP PRINTING,
EDIT & PRINT CURRENT TEXT,
PRINTING PARAMETERS,
SAVE CURRENT PARAM.,
DISPLAY PRINTED TEXT,
SHIFT COUNTER,
SET SHIFT COUNTER,
GLOBAL COUNTER.
Tab 2:
Text file handling functions (successively):
CREATE NEW TEXT,
TEXT EDITION,
COPY & EDIT,
LINK PARAMETERS,
CREATE/CHANGE PASS,
ACTIVATE PASSWORD,
UNIV.DATE REG. CONFIGURATION,
READ LIBRARY,
DELETE TEXT.
Tab 3:
Service functions (successively):
SERVICE,
iMODULE REPLACEMENT,
CIRCULATE INK,
CLEAN NOZZLE,
FAST OFF,
INK ON,
not used,
not used,
INK SYSTEM SERVICE.

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Tab 4:
Ink Monitoring System handling functions (successively):
OPERATING TIME – applies to bottles,
OPERATING TIME – applies to iModule®,
No. OF TXT/1l,
UNLOCK PROTECTION,
TIME AND DATE,
LIBRARY INFO,
LANGUAGE,
REMOVE PROTECT TIME,
LIBRARY MANAGER.
Tab 5:
The other functions (successively):
ACTIVITY TIME,
HV VALUE,PHOTO,SHAFT state,
CONVEYOR MEASUREMENTS,
SET INK STREAM,
ADJUSTMENTS,
OPTIONS,
READ ERRORS REPORT,
not used,
CLEAR MEMORY.
4.3.3. Text Menu
If the text menu is used, the screen is divided into five areas called windows - as is the case with the graphic
menu.
Fig. 4.3.3.1
The windows are designed for the following:
Terminal status window – contains information on the current terminal settings; for example, it indicates
the graphic cursor co-ordinates (while editing graphics), whether the ©key (to switch between block/small
letters) or the Yor «button is pressed or not, which character input mode (INSert or OveRwrite) is
used, etc.
Operating window – is the main window of the display which shows the service MENU, parameters and mes-
sages, for editing text files, etc.
Navigation icon window - contains a set of keys to facilitate your movement along the MENU tree and for
modification of the parameter settings.
Printer status window - contains information about the head status in the printer’s various operating modes
(pfor print, sfor stop, cstands for removed head cover, vfor service mode), the ToF setting (i.e. the time over
which an ink drop flies through the head), which describes the physical properties of the ink drop, quality of
phasing and also a graphical indicator of how long the iModule®can still be in use - a more detailed description
is given in section 5.2 Replacing iModule®.
Function icon window – contains a set of function icons, which at the same time, describe the function keys
located on the operator's panel.
The text menu has a multi-level tree structure. Commands are executed directly at the lowest level. No action is
initiated by moving from one menu branch to another. Only the execution of a command initiates an action such as
starting the printing, moving to a word processor, changing parameters, etc.
terminal status window operating window
„hot keys” function icon
window
navigation icon window printer status window

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The first character (a digit or a letter) of every MENU item corresponds to the so called hot key
(see Fig. 4.3.3.1). When this key is pressed on the keypad, the cursor bar is positioned on the required item.
The following keys (on the alphanumerical keypad or the LCD touch screen icons) are used to move within
the MENU tree:
Keys/Icons Function
To move the cursor one menu item upwards.
To move the cursor one menu item downwards.
Y(Y) To move the cursor to the first item.
Y(Y) To move the cursor to the last item.
To move the cursor one menu screen upwards (PAGE UP).
To move the cursor one menu screen downwards (PAGE DOWN).
Vor
To move one level downwards (to the next MENU branch) or to confirm the selected
command for execution.
Uor To move one level upwards or cancel the selected command. If you press the icon
several times, you are always moved back to the main MENU level.
NOTE:
After a command has been confirmed with the icon, you may not be able to cancel it. Some commands
are executed immediately.
4.4. Opening and Editing a New File
Both simple and more complex texts can be printed with EBS printers. They can contain; time markers,
the date, expiry dates (via the so-called variable fields). Barcodes (also 2D1Data Matrix codes) and graphics (ei-
ther built-in or created by the user with a graphics processor) can be printed. In addition, so-called text profiles
have been introduced in order to simplify the editing of a text, the adjustment of a text to a required configuration
and also the optimization of print quality and speed. For more details refer to The
BOLTMARK
®
-series Printer
User’s Manual.
Example of how to input a text containing an expiry date and the actual time)
NOTE:
The expiry date and time, which are shown on the illustrations in the following example depend on
the actual settings for date and time in the printer.
Every aspect of the printer operation procedure is described in the following example.
The profile chosen for the below given (2 lines x 7 dots) text is the optimal profile in that case, but the text
can also be created based on general application profiles (for more details refer to
The
BOLTMARK
®
-series Printer User’s Manual).
1Only in the EBS-6800 and EBS-7200 printers, as standard (see Tab. 1.1).

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The following text should be printed:
The text file consists of four subfiles:
Two of them (and in the figure on the left) are
regular Text type subfiles, while the other two (
and in the figure on the left) are also Text type sub-
files but their contents are updated automatically via
variable fields. Subfile contains the expiry date (which
is formed by adding a specific offset to the current date –
the Date+offs. variable field), while subfile contains
the current time (the Time variable field). The entire text
will be printed in Latin 7x5 (every character will be 7 dots
high and 5 dots wide).
Word processor – new
window (contains 1 space)
5
4
Choose a text profile
3
Type in the text name (up to 8 characters - block
or small letters, digits characters excluding . , / \
; : * ? ” < > | [ ] { } = +), e.g. DATE.
2Text service menuMain menu
1


