EBS HANDJET -260 User manual

Operating Manual
version: 20140704#1.0
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HANDJET®EBS-260

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Components of Portable
Printer System
See the 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 synchronize
printing.
4. Laser pointer (shows the position
of the lowest nozzle during
printing).
5. Openings with plugs for adjusting
electromagnets.
6. Trigger - a print release button,
also used by other functions.
7. Printer base, battery and magnet
compartment.
8. Printer holder.
9. USB port with a cap.
10. Keypad.
11. Name plate.
12. LCD touch screen.
13. Ink container.
14. Ink container labels.
15. Battery charge socket.
16. Charge plug.
17. Guarantee seal.
18. Printer's ON/OFF button.
19. Printer ON LED indicator.
20. Battery charge LED indicator.
21. Radio communication LED
indicator.
22. PRINT ON/OFF LED indicator
(Print on state).
23. Print ON/OFF button.
24. Function key.
25. ”+” key.
26. ”-” key.
27. Printer middle line.
28. Power pack to charge printer
batteries.
29. Plug of power pack 28.
30. OPEN/CLOSED indicator for
ink container.
31. Container valve.
32. Ink system needle.
33. Ink container gasket.
34. Buzzer - a buzzing signal
generator, located inside element
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Signs
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Information signs indicating:
that the actions described need to be taken with extra or special care,
the printer’s additional or specific functions or options, which are not
described anywhere else,
untypical behavior of the printer and other hints.
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A warning not to perform the operation that might be unsafe or
critical 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:
The lamp flashes
The lamp glows
Buzzer

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T A B L E O F C O N T E NT S
COMPONENTS OF
PORTABLE PRINTER
SYSTEM....................................3
SIGNS .......................................4
APPLICATION ..........................7
OPERATIONAL SAFETY .........7
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........7
LASER RADIATION SAFETY...................8
PROTECTING THE BATTERY PACK.........9
WHEN INK OR WASH-UP SPILLS............9
CONTROL OF ELECTROMAGNETIC
INTERFERENCE..................................10
IMPACT ON MEDICAL EQUIPMENT ........10
PACEMAKER AND OTHER MEDICAL
IMPLANTS............................................10
OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT................10
OPERATION IN EXPLOSION HAZARD
AREAS .............................................10
OPERATION IN AREAS OF BLASTING....10
CONFORMITY MARKING......................11
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ...........11
PREPARING THE PRINTER
FOR OPERATION AND
SETTING BASIC
PARAMETERS........................12
OPERATING TOUCH SCREEN...............12
SIMPLE MENU ......................................14
LCD KEYPAD ......................................14
SWITCHING THE PRINTER ON AND
OFF .................................................16
SWITCHING THE PRINTER ON................16
SWITCHING THE PRINTER OFF ..............16
LOGGING IN.........................................18
INSTALLING AND REPLACING INK
CONTAINER.......................................19
INSTALLING INK CONTAINER IN THE
PRINTER .............................................19
INK LEVEL IN CONTAINER......................20
REPLACING INK CONTAINER..................20
GENERAL SETTINGS ..........................21
DATE AND TIME SETTINGS.................. 22
SOUND SETTINGS..............................23
ENERGY MANAGEMENT......................25
CHARGING THE BATTERY......................25
LOW-BATTERY INDICATOR ....................26
DISPLAY PARAMETERS SETTINGS .........27
USER MANAGER ............................... 28
RADIO COMMUNICATION AMONG THE
PRINTER,A COMPUTER AND
EXTERNAL DEVICES........................... 29
WIFI WIRELESS CONNECTION...............29
Connecting the Printer to a
New Network via WiFi...................30
BLUETOOTH INTERFACE .......................32
Establishing Connection
between Printer and External
Device............................................32
CONNECTING USB DISC TO THE
PRINTER........................................... 34
IMPORTING PROJECTS .........................35
EXPORTING PROJECTS.........................35
UPDATING SOFTWARE..........................36
MESSAGES ....................................... 37
STATISTICS....................................... 39
GETTING STARTED............... 40
OPERATING THE PRINTER VIA
PRINTER TOUCH SCREEN................... 40
FILE MANAGER ....................................40
CREATING A NEW PROJECT..................41
OPENING AND EDITING A PROJECT........41
PROJECT PROCESSOR.........................42
Project Properties.........................43
List of Objects...............................44
Clipboard.......................................44
Trash..............................................45
Objects ..........................................46
Repositioning an Object ...............47
Re-sizing an Object......................48
Common Parameters of Objects...48
Text Object –Normal text.............51
Text Object –Date/Time...............51
Text Object –Counter ..................53
Text Object –Communications
port...............................................55
Text Object –Text File .................59
Shape-type Object –Line.............60
Shape-type Object –Rectangle....60
Shape-type Object –Ellipse .........61
Barcode........................................62
Image...........................................63
Line Divider..................................64
PRINTING PARAMETERS .......................65
PROJECT RECOVERY ...........................68
SERVICE .............................................69
Purging..........................................70
USB................................................71
Unlocking Options........................71

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Restoring Preliminary Settings ....72
Tuning............................................73
Information ....................................73
OPERATING THE PRINTER VIA
MOZILLA FIREFOX WEB BROWSER ..... 74
ESTABLISHING CONNECTION
BETWEEN PRINTER AND COMPUTER ......74
INSTALLING OFFLINE EBSWEB USER
INTERFACE ..........................................74
LOGGING IN.........................................74
WORK SCREEN OF EBSWEB USER
INTERFACE ..........................................74
FILE MANAGER ....................................75
PROJECTS...........................................75
Create a New Project.....................75
Open and Edit a Project................76
Import a Project.............................78
Export Project................................79
Project Processor..........................79
Printing Parameters ......................82
Objects...........................................86
Common Parameters of Objects...86
Text Objects...................................87
Text Object –Normal Text............87
Text Object –Date/Time...............88
Text Object –Counter...................91
Text Object –Communications
port...............................................93
Text Object –Text File..................98
Image..............................................99
Barcode........................................100
Shape-type Objects.....................101
Shape-type Object –Line............101
Shape-type Object –Rectangle ..102
Shape-type Object –Ellipse........103
Line Divider..................................103
List of Objects .............................104
Clipboard .....................................105
Trash............................................105
TOOLS...............................................105
Image Manager............................105
Font Manager...............................106
Text Files Manager......................107
Users Manager.............................108
Printers Network Manager..........109
Language Manager......................110
Account Manager........................111
Workspace width.........................111
Simulate Printout.........................112
SETTINGS..........................................112
General Settings..........................112
SERVICE............................................113
Update..........................................113
Log...............................................114
Generate Service Report.............114
Install Option...............................115
LCD Preview................................115
PRINTER CONTROL ............................115
INFO..................................................116
About ...........................................116
Operating statistics.....................116
MESSAGES........................................116
PRINTING..............................117
OPENING PROJECT FOR PRINTING .....117
OPENING A PROJECT FOR PRINTING
VIA PRINTER LCD ..............................117
OPENING A PROJECT FOR PRINTING
VIA WEB BROWSER............................118
PRINTING A PROJECT .......................118
PRINTING A PROJECT VIA PRINTER
LCD..................................................118
PRINTING A PROJECT VIA WEB
BROWSER .........................................121
MAINTENANCE, STORAGE
AND TRANSPORT ................122
USER SUPPORT...................123
PROBLEMS WITH FUNCTIONING AND
OPERATION OF THE PRINTER.............123
Some of the nozzles do not jet
ink...............................................123
The printer does not print............123
Boldfaced or Blurred Prints.........123
QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS .............124
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS.124
PRINTER ACCESSORIES ....................127

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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
endeavors and wishes. We shall bear no responsibility 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 reading this manual, please contact any representative of
EBS Ink Jet Systeme for additional information.
This manual applies to Offline EBS Web User Interface (Offline WUI) in version
1.4 and the EBS-260 printers equipped with the control system in version
1.02.08. In order to view the printer system version go to:
On the printer LCD: Tools –Service –Information –System version,
In EBS Web User Interface (WUI): Information –About the program –
System version.
Application
The HANDJET®EBS-260 printer is designed for marking, labeling, putting prints
and simple graphics wherever the use of a manual labeling device is required or
preferred.
Prints are put on articles with the application of the INK-JET method.
Operational Safety
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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.

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2. No prints can be made on objects whose temperature exceeds 100°C at
the time of printing.
3. No open fire or spark producing devices or objects are allowed in the area
where the device operates.
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 because they may get splashed with ink unintentionally.
5. The following requirements need to be met when washing, cleaning and
maintenance operations are performed or ink containers are replaced:
The operations can only be performed in a workplace that is especially
designed for that purpose, when the device is switched off and
protective clothing is worn. A fire extinguisher designed to extinguish
electrical devices and flammable solvent fires must be placed within
easy reach of the device. Air ventilation needs to be ensured at the
workplace.
WARNING: The ink is inflammable!
Be careful not to splash the ink. Especially eyes need protecting. It is
advisable to wear protective glasses.
Protect 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 inflammable fluids!
Do not use plastic vessels to do the washing. Metal vessels are
recommended.
6. Protect the printer against dirt, heavy dust and excessive moisture.
7. EBS Ink Jet Systeme is able to ensure perfect and safe operation of the
printer only when original, printer-specific accessories and consumables
are used.
Laser Radiation Safety
Laser pointer 4is activated during printing for print positioning. The pointer
emits class 2 laser radiation (according to IEC 60825-1) at the wavelength of
650 nm, with a maximum output power < 1 mW. The leser beam is not
generated in pulses.
1. Do not direct the laser beam of a radiation emitting laser device toward
persons or animals, or stare at the beam. The laser light can damage sight.
2. Do not stare at the beam or look directly through optical instruments
(magnifying glasses, magnifiers, microscopes, binoculars, telescopes). The
looking through certain optical instruments (e.g. loupes, magnifying glasses
and microscopes) at an output laser beam from a distance of up to 100 mm
may generate hazard to the eyes.
3. Avoid directing the beam toward the planes that reflect laser radiation well
(mirrors or other glossy surfaces) so that the reflected beam(s) does not
shine in the eyes.

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The printer is marked with the following warning label in English, as standard.
The label is put on the left-hand side of the printer on plug 5covering the hole
through which electromagnets can be adjusted.
K170117-000
IEC/EN 60825-1: 2007 + AC1 :2008
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS2 LASER PRODUCT
M AX OUT PUT: < 1 m W, WAVE L ENGT H:650 n m
Labels in several languages come together with the printer. If you prefer a
different language than English, replace the label with a more suitable one. If
the label is not available in your language, translate the label contents into your
language and hand it over to the printer users.
Protecting the Battery Pack
The following principles need to be obeyed to protect the batteries that are built
into the printer:
Protect the printer against excessive temperature and fire. Do not expose it
to strong solar radiation for a longer time.
Avoid a sudden change in temperature (cold hot) that might cause vapor
condensation inside the printer and thereby speed up battery discharge
and electronic circuit corrosion. Condition 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
Should the eyes or skin get irritated with ink or wash-up:
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EYES rinse the eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, then
see your oculist.
SKIN wash the skin with water and soap.
If the clothing has been splashed, take it off as soon as possible.
When ink or wash-up spill, wipe out the spilled fluid with a piece of
absorbent material, and then remove the material in compliance with fire
and health and safety-at-work regulations.

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Control of Electromagnetic Interference
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-260 printer complies with all the requirements of the
regulations concerning the impact of the HF energy on humans in your country
–see Conformity Marking (p. 11).
2. Printer accessories.
If you do not use original EBS parts or printer accessories, including batteries or
electronic components, the statutory requirements may not be met and the HF
electromagnetic emission limits may be exceeded.
Impact on Medical Equipment
Pacemaker and Other Medical Implants
The printer contains built-in high-frequency transmitters and receivers. Persons
having medical implants should not approach the printer to a distance smaller
than 20 cm (8 inches) from the implants not to disturb implant operation.
Other Medical Equipment
If you use a piece of medical equipment, please ask the equipment
manufacturer whether the equipment is sufficiently shielded against
electromagnetic radiation. In certain circumstances 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 explosion 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 mixtures, chemicals and metal or flour powders.
Operation in Areas of Blasting
In order to avoid disturbance during blasting operations, the printer should be
switched off in the areas where such operations are performed or where the use
of radio equipment is forbidden.
Follow the operating instructions and information signs.