EBS HandJet 250 User manual

Operating Manual
v. 20111028#4.2
EN English

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Components of Portable
Printer System
See figures
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.
1. Upper guide roll.
2. Nozzle plate - front part of the
print head (ink outlet).
3. Lower guide roll, to synchronise
printing.
4. Openings with plugs for adjusting
electromagnets.
5. Release - a print release button,
also used by other functions.
6. Printer base, battery compart-
ment.
7. Printer holder.
8. Hanger.
9. Control panel and keypad.
10. Ink container.
11. Ink container label.
12. Container OPEN-CLOSED indicator.
13. Name plate.
14. Battery charge socket.
15. Charge plug.
16. Power LED indicator.
17. PRINT ON/OFF LED indicator
(the print state).
18. PRINT ON/OFF button.
19. Function key F.
20. Error LED indicator.
21. Charge LED indicator.
22. USB-Bluetooth Module - for wire-
less (radio) communications.
23. USB plug.
24. Radio transmission LED indica-
tor.
25. Power pack to charge printer
batteries.
26. Plug of power pack 25.
27. Computer.
28. HANDJET®EBS 250 Printer.
29. Non-return valves in the ink con-
tainer and ink system.
30. Guide bayonets in the ink con-
tainer.
31. Ink container gasket.
32. Buzzer - a buzzing signal
generator, located inside element
7of the printer.
33. LED display showing the number
of a text file that is ready for print-
ing.
Signs
!Information signs indicating:
6that the actions described need to be
taken with extra or special care,
6the printer’s additional or specific func-
tions or options, which are not described
anywhere else,
6untypical behaviour of the printer and
other hints.
!
A warning not to perform the
operation that might be unsafe or criti-
cal for the printer. It requires the user to
follow closely the instructions given
therein.
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Figure numbering notation
The meaning of LED and other indicators:
ERRORCHARGEPOWER
F
PRINT
ON/OFF
The lamp flashes
The lamp glows
Buzzer
PRINT
ON/OFF
PRINT ON/OFF button (18)
should be pressed for a short
time (<1 sec)
F
Fbutton (19) should be
pressed for a short time (<1
sec)
PRINT
ON/OFF 3 sec.
PRINT ON/OFF button (18)
should be pressed for
a longer time (>3 sec)
F3 sec.
Fbutton (19) should be
pressed for a longer time (>3
sec)

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Editing markers:
Font change marker - brown
Beginning-of-monospaced-text
marker (inserts F1) and end-of-
monospaced-text (inserts F2) - red
Variable field - incremental counter
(inserts Shift+F1) - blue
Variable field - decremental counter
(inserts Shift+F2) - green
Variable field - universal date and
time (inserts Shift+F12) - turquoise
Editing markers:
Wraparound marker - green
A marker white in colour means that
the cursor is just on the left of the
marker (it can be deleted with the
BackSpace key).
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Control Program MENU
Text edit windo
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Parameter tab window
Transmission and error status
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Printer communication window
Special register and text
library window
tool bar

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COMPONENTS OF
PORTABLE PRINTER
SYSTEM.................................... 4
SIGNS ....................................... 4
OPERATIONAL SAFETY ......... 7
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............7
PROTECTING THE BATTERY PACK............ 8
WHEN INK OR WASH-UP SPILLS...............8
CONTROL OF ELECTROMAGNETIC
INTERFERENCE ....................................... 9
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT..............................9
Pacemaker.......................................... 9
Other Medical Equipment ...................9
OPERATION IN EXPLOSION HAZARD
AREAS....................................................9
OPERATION IN AREAS OF BLASTING.........9
CONFORMITY MARKING........................... 9
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION .............. 10
APPLICATION ........................ 10
INSTALLING AND
STARTING UP ........................ 10
PREPARING THE PRINTER FOR
OPERATION ...................................... 10
CHARGING THE BATTERY ......................10
LOW-BATTERY INDICATOR ..................... 11
INSTALLING AND REPLACING INK
CONTAINER ...................................... 11
INSTALLING INK CONTAINER IN THE
PRINTER............................................... 11
HOW TO CHECK WHETHER THERE IS
ANY INK IN INK CONTAINER? ..................11
REPLACING INK CONTAINER .................. 12
SWITCHING THE PRINTER ON AND
OFF ................................................. 12
SWITCHING THE PRINTER ON................ 12
SWITCHING THE PRINTER OFF ............... 13
INSTALLING AND STARTING THE
PRINTER CONTROL PROGRAM............ 13
INSTALLING CONTROL PROGRAM........... 13
STARTING THE CONTROL PROGRAM ......13
CONNECTING THE PRINTER WITH
COMPUTER ....................................... 13
TEXT FILES AND PRINT
PARAMETERS ....................... 14
HOW TO CREATE A TEXT TO BE
PRINTED? .........................................14
REGULAR TEXT..................................... 14
Changing Proportional Spacing
and Monospacing ............................. 14
Using and Changing Built-in Fonts
of the Printer ..................................... 15
Using and Changing Windows®
Fonts ................................................. 15
VARIABLE FIELDS.................................. 16
Date and Time .................................. 16
Universal Date and Time ..................17
Object Counters ................................ 18
Database Data .................................. 19
PRINT PREVIEW .................................... 21
HOW TO CREATE AND EDIT A
GRAPHICS FILE FOR PRINTING? ............22
HOW TO MODIFY PRINT PARAMETERS..22
Character Resolution ........................ 22
Intensity of Ink Drops ........................ 22
Mode of Timing ................................. 22
Reflecting a text ................................ 23
Rotating a Text ................................. 23
Repeating a Text (Repetition)........... 24
Print Delay ........................................ 24
Distance between Texts ................... 24
Row Repetition ................................. 24
INTELLIGENT CONTROL OF HAND
MOVEMENT........................................25
HOW TO TRANSFER/SAVE TEXT
FILES TO/IN THE PRINTER....................25
HOW TO CHANGE A TEXT FILE
STORED IN THE PRINTER .....................25
PRINTING ................................26
PRINTING A TEXT FILE SAVED IN THE
PRINTER............................................26
LINE PRINTING ...................................26
USING A NUMBER OF TEXTS................27
CREATING A TEXT LIBRARY IN THE
PRINTER............................................... 27
QUICK SAVING/RETRIEVING TEXT
FILES TO/FROM TEXT LIBRARY .............. 28
PRINTING TEXT FILES FROM LIBRARY .... 28
SAVING THE PROJECT LIBRARY ON
COMPUTER DISC .................................. 28
MAINTENANCE, STORAGE
AND TRANSPORT ..................29
USER SUPPORT .....................30

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PROBLEMS WITH FUNCTIONING AND
OPERATION OF THE PRINTER .............. 30
Some of the nozzles do not jet ink ... 30
Rinse the nozzles ............................. 30
The printer does not print ................. 30
Boldfaced or Blurred Prints .............. 30
QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS ............... 30
ELECTRONIC GUIDES ......................... 30
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS.. 31
PRINTER ACCESSORIES ..................... 34
Dear Users of EBS Ink-Jet Systeme equipment,
Please read this manual necessarily in order to get full information about the
operation of your device.
Disclaimer:
•We shall bear no responsibility for damage to the device if it is operated improperly,
i.e., inconsistently with this manual.
•The application and use of the products are beyond our control and therefore fall
exclusively into your scope of responsibility.
•As we wish to keep pace with permanently progressing technological development
and individual requirements of our clients, we need to reserve the right to change the
form, make and technical solutions of our devices. Therefore no data, illustrations or
descriptions of this manual shall form any grounds for claims.
•We spare no effort to ensure that this manual is reliable, includes all modifications
and is free from errors. However, the drawing up and publication process is complex
and an error can occur in spite of our endeavours and wishes. We shall bear no re-
sponsibility for the consequences of editorial and printing errors in this manual.
If your device contains a particular piece of equipment or needs performing an operation
that have not been illustrated or described in this manual, or if you have queries on read-
ing this manual, please contact any representative of EBS Ink-Jet Systeme for additional
information.
!
EBS Ink-Jet Systeme, the manufacturer, shall not be responsible for dam-
ages to the device due to the operation that is inconsistent with the Operat-
ing Instructions or due to consequences of drafting or printing errors in
these Instructions.
The printer control program to be installed on your computer is a versatile tool for operating
EBS-230 series stationary printers and EBS 250 series manual printers. Therefore some of
its components and functions which (i) are used exclusively for EBS-230 series printers or
(ii) could be used in EBS-250 series printers but are of little significance for manual printers,
will not be described in these Instructions or will be described only briefly.
These instructions apply to EBS-250C printers with the control program
version 2.1.015. In order to check the version of your program view the
About menu.
Operational Safety
!
Before you start your printer for the
first time read the hints given below
and follow the underlying principles
for your own and other persons’
safety.
General Safety Instructions
1. The printer must not be operated
in rooms where explosion hazard
exists.
2. No prints can be made on objects
whose temperature exceeds
100°C at the time of printing.

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3. No open fire or spark producing
devices or objects are allowed in
the area where the device oper-
ates.
4. During printing ink drops invisible
to people’s eye are jetted out of
the head at pressure. Do not aim
head outlet 2at any persons,
animals or casual objects be-
cause they may get splashed
with ink unintentionally.
5. The following requirements need
to be met when washing, clean-
ing and maintenance operations
are performed or ink containers
are replaced:
6The operations can only be per-
formed in a workplace that is es-
pecially designed for that pur-
pose, when the device is
switched off and protective cloth-
ing is worn. A fire extinguisher
designed to extinguish electrical
devices and flammable solvent
fires must be placed within easy
reach of the device. Air ventila-
tion needs to be ensured at the
workplace.
WARNING: The ink is inflamma-
ble!
6Be careful not to splash the ink.
Especially eyes need protect-
ing. It is advisable to wear pro-
tective glasses.
6Protect the ink and the solvent
(also waste fluid remaining after
the printer has been washed)
against fire, high temperature,
sparks, electric arc and other
electric discharge as they may
cause ignition of these in-
flammable fluids!
6Do not use plastic vessels to do
the washing. Metal vessels are
recommended.
6. Protect the printer against dirt,
heavy dust and excessive mois-
ture.
7. EBS Ink-Jet Systeme is able to
ensure perfect and safe opera-
tion of the printer only when
original, printer-specific accesso-
ries and consumables are used.
Protecting the Battery Pack
The following principles need to be
obeyed to protect the batteries that
are built into the printer:
6Protect the printer against exces-
sive temperature and fire. Do not
expose it to strong solar radiation
for a longer time.
6Avoid a sudden change in tem-
perature (cold Æhot) that might
cause vapour condensation in-
side the printer and thereby
speed up battery discharge and
electronic circuit corrosion. Con-
dition the printer for about 1 hour
before use after it has been
moved from a cool place to a
warm one.
When Ink or Wash-up Spills
6Should the eyes or skin get irri-
tated with ink or wash-up:
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EYES rinse the eyes with run-
ning water for at least 15 minutes,
then see your oculist.
SKIN wash the skin with water
and soap.
6If the clothing has been splashed,
take it off as soon as possible.
6When ink or wash-up spill, wipe
out the spilled fluid with a piece
of absorbent material, and then
remove the material in compli-
ance with fire and health and
safety-at-work regulations.

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Control of Electromagnetic Inter-
ference
1. Properties of high-frequency
devices.
Your Ink-Jet printer contains a high-
frequency transmitter and receiver. When
it is in the ON state, the printer receives
and transmits high-frequency (HF) signals.
The controller of the Ink-Jet printer system
controls energy emitted during printer
operation on an on-going basis.
The HANDJET®EBS 250 printer
complies with all the requirements of
the regulations concerning the impact
of the HF energy on humans in your
country.
2. Printer accessories.
If you do not use original EBS parts or
printer accessories, including batter-
ies or electronic components, the
statutory requirements may not be
met and the HF electromagnetic
emission limits may be exceeded.
Medical Equipment
Pacemaker
The pacemaker manufacturers rec-
ommend that the distance between a
transmitter and the pacemaker be at
least 15 cm so that any mutual inter-
ference between the two devices is
avoided.
Other Medical Equipment
If you use a piece of medical equip-
ment, please ask the equipment
manufacturer whether the equipment
is sufficiently shielded against elec-
tromagnetic radiation. In certain cir-
cumstances your doctor may help you
gain the information you require.
Operation in Explosion Hazard
Areas
If you work in an explosion hazard
area, switch your Ink-Jet printer off,
do not replace the batteries or do not
remove them from the printer and
follow all instructions and precautions.
Sparking generated by batteries may
cause an explosion and/or fire in this
hazardous area and result in personal
injuries or even death.
The regions where a potential explo-
sion hazard exists are usually marked
appropriately. The examples of such
regions are: solvent storage areas,
fuel storage areas and petrol stations,
below-decks onboard ships, storage
areas for explosive gases, air mix-
tures, chemicals and metal or flour
powders.
Operation in Areas of Blasting
In order to avoid interference during
blasting (shot firing) the printer should
be switched off in blasting areas or in
places where the use of radio devices
is prohibited.
Follow the operating instructions and
information signs.
Conformity Marking
The HANDJET®EBS 250 printer has
followed the conformity assessment
procedure which resulted in the issue
of Declaration of Conformity. This
forms the basis for the statement that
the HANDJET®EBS 250 printer and
the manufacturer’s accessories, to
which this Declaration relates, meet
the general requirements and other
relevant provisions of the Directive if
the printer and the accessories are
installed and used in compliance with
the manufacturer's instructions:
1999/5/EC
and that they meet the following
norms that are harmonised with the
above Directives
EN 60950-1:2006,
EN 61000-6-2:2001,
EN 61000-6-4:2001,
EN 50371:2002,

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EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1,
EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1,
EN 300 328 V1.7.1:2006,
if the printer and the accessories are
installed and used following the
manufacturer’s instructions.
The HANDJET®EBS 250 printer and
USB-Bluetooth modules will bear the
following mark:
Environmental Protection
After the printer and USB-
Bluetooth modules have
been put out of service, do
not take them out together
with other domestic waste.
According to Directive No 2002/96/EC
of the European Council on electrical
and electronic equipment waste, the
HANDJET®EBS 250 printer and USB-
Bluetooth modules that have been put
out of service must be separated from
domestic waste and processed in an
environmentally friendly way.
Application
The HANDJET®EBS 250 printer is
designed for marking, labelling, put-
ting prints and simple graphics wher-
ever the use of a manual labelling
device is required or preferred.
Prints are put on objects in a non-
contact INK-JET way.
Installing and Starting up
Preparing the Printer for Opera-
tion
Charging the Battery
A LI-ION top-quality battery has been
installed in the printer. It can be re-
charged at any stage of printer opera-
tion.
The battery that is new or has not
been used for a long time cannot be
charged up to its full capacity. There-
fore, in order to form the battery follow
three charge-and-then-discharge cy-
cles. See figures
A
and
C
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1. Pull out plug 15 from socket 14
and tilt it.
2. Insert power pack connector 26
to socket 14, and connect power
pack 25 to a wall outlet.
3. Lamp 21 glows when the battery
is being charged. Wait until the
charging is over and lamp 21
starts flashing.
4. Remove the power pack plug 26
and secure socket 14 with plug 15.
Detach the power pack from the
mains and place it into the bag.
5. Do not recharge the battery until
it is completely discharged - see
Low-battery Indicator.
The HANDJET®EBS 250 printer
should be stored with its batteries
charged. If the printer is to be stored
for a longer time (6 months or longer)
and its batteries are not recharged, it
may work for a shorter time after it
has been recharged afterwards or in
certain circumstances even stop
working. Such a phenomena is
caused by the properties of the batter-
ies, which are always subject to the
process of self-discharging. In the
consequence of self-discharging and
long-term storage in the discharge
state, the maximum capacity of the
batteries may lower or the batteries
may get damaged completely.
In order to avoid such a situation, it is
necessary to charge batteries of the
HANDJET®EBS 250 printer at least
twice a year (however not less
frequently than every 6 months).