Evolution Inkjet Printer User manual

This manual is for use in operating and maintaining the EVOLUTION 1 Ink Jet
Printer. This includes various optional features, which may not be included in
your basic model printer. For basic start-up instructions, please refer to PART 1
Installation Procedures.
All rights reserved. No part of this document 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
Digital Design Inc.
Digital Design Inc. has a policy of continual product improvement. The Company
therefore reserves the right to modify the information contained in this manual
without prior notice.
ALL PRINT CARTRIDGES SUPPLIED BY DIGITAL DESIGN INC.
ARE FACTORY TESTED AND PROFILED TO PRODUCE AN
OPTIMUM AND CONSISTANT CODE. USING OTHER THAN
AUTHORIZED CARTRIDGES WILL CAUSE UNDESIRABLE
RESULTS.
EACH FLASH DATA CARD IS PROFILED EXPLICITELY FOR ITS’
INTENDED PRINTER, AND IS SECURITY LOCKED PROHIBITING
USE IN OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PRINTER FOR WHICH IT
WAS PURCHASED. KEEP ALL UPGRADE CARDS IN A SECURE
PLACE.
EVOLUTION 1 IS A BASIC MODEL WITH NO VARIABLE FIELD
PROGRAMMING CAPABILITIES. OPTIONAL SOFTWARE MAY
BE ADDED TO A BASIC UNIT AND IS COVERED IN THIS
MANUAL.
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EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.4 16 May 2006
EVOLUTION SC
INK JET PRINTERS
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Trend Marking Systems
PO Box 1311
Castle Hill, NSW, 1765, AUSTRALIA
([phone]
www.trendmarking.com.au
digital design inc.
67 Sand Park Road
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
[phone]
www.evolutioninkjet.com

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 1-1
PART 2 OPERATION PROCEDURES 2-1
PART 3 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 3-1
PART 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRS 4-1
PART 5 PARTS LIST AND OPTIONS 5-1
PART 6 COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL 6-1
PART 7 JUMPER SETTINGS 7-1
PART 8 SPECIFICATIONS 8-1
PART 9 MSDS 9-1
AMENDMENT RECORD
Amendment Date
All Pages at First Issue 1.0
Second Issue 1.1
Third Issue 1.2
Fourth Issue 1.3
Fifth Issue 1.4
1 Dec 2004
18 Mar 2005
5 April 2005
8 June 2005
16 May 2006

PART 1: INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
CONTENTS
INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 1-2
Mounting on production line 1-2
Ground Strap Installation 1-3
Input Power Connection and Modification 1-3
Installing the Print CARTRIDGE 1-4
CONNECTING THE CONTROLLER TO THE CARRIAGE 1-5
CONFIGURING THE PRINTING SYSTEM 1-6
System Reset 1-6
MULTIPLE PRINT HEADS 1-7
EVOLUTION 1 QUICK START 1-8
Changing Language Prompts 1-8
Enabling Print Mode 1-8
Head Select Mode 1-8
Entering a Message 1-9
Saving a Message 1-10
Loading a Message 1-11
EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM QUICK SETUP 1-12
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INSTALLING THE EVOLUTION 1 PRINTING SYSTEM
Caution should be taken while installing the EVOLUTION 1 printing system on your
equipment. Digital Design Inc. has taken every precaution to ensure a safe and
accurate instruction set to guide the installer through the installation process.
Follow the operational guidelines in the installation procedures.
VERIFY THAT YOUR EQUIPMENT IS IN PROPER OPERATING
CONDITION.
LOCATE A CONVENIENT POSITION ON YOUR EQUIPMENT.
EVOLUTION 1 REQUIRES 4-1/2" OF SPACE ON THE PRODUCTION
LINE.
FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.
READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTALLATION PROCEDURES BEFORE
PROCEEDING.
INSTALL THE PRINTING SYSTEM ON YOUR EQUIPMENT.
THERE IS NO EXTRA HARDWARE REQUIRED OTHER THEN
THAT SUPPLIED IN THE INSTALLATION KIT.
MOUNTING ON PRODUCTION LINE
Locate the supplied mounting template
and affix in a convenient location on the
production line. Spot and drill both
mounting holes for a 5/16” bolt. NOTE:
the user may also thread the side of the
conveyer using a 5/16” tap.
Fasten the mounting bracket to the
conveyer using the supplied mounting
hardware and ensuring that the supplied
ground strap is located securely beneath
either of the two mounting bolts, and that
conductivity to earth ground is less than 1 ohm. This ensures a proper path for
static discharge, should the need arise.
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GROUNDING STRAP INSTALLATION
INSTALL STRAP
UNDER 5/16”
SCREW. E
CONDUCTIVITY TO
EARTH GROUND IS
LESS THAN 1 OHM
NSURE
INPUT POWER CONNECTION AND MODIFICATION
Insert the power plug to the available power source. The supplied power supply
will is universal and will auto detect 100/240 VAC 50-60hZ.
No other adjustments are necessary.
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INSTALLING THE PRINT CARTRIDGE
Remove the protective film from the face of the print head and retain the film.
This protective film may be re-applied to store partially used cartridges. If it is
necessary to remove the print head and store for a long period of time, it is best
to re-apply the plastic film, and place the cartridge in a closeable plastic bag.
Rotate the Print Head Release mechanism to the rear of the print head so that it
is free for insertion of the print cartridge. Push the print cartridge in and down to
insert it into the print carriage. Gently lift the locking arm and press forward
against the print cartridge. A snap will be felt as the locking mechanism presses
the cartridge into the correct position.
NOTE: EACH PRINT CARTRIDGE HAS BEEN PROFILED
AT THE FACTORY. THIS PROCEDURE DETERMINES
THE OPTIMAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTECS FOR
EACH INDIVIDUAL CARTRIDGE. USING ANY OTHER
PRINT CARTRIDGE WILL HAVE UNDESIRABLE
RESULTS.
NOTE: WHEN A NEW CARTRIDGE IS INSTALLED,
BOTH THE RED AND GREEN LIGHT WILL FLASH
TWICE INDICATING A CORRECT INSTALLATION.
THE USER MUST REMEMBER TO RESET THE INK
LEVEL UNDER THE F4 FUNCTION KEY.
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CONNECTING THE CONTROLLER TO THE CARRIAGE
Connect the Controller to the print carriage using the supplied 3 FT (.9 mm)
interconnect cable C21008-3 supplied with the Printing System. The cable is a
standard RJ50 (10 conductor). Longer cables are available as required.
Connect either end of the cable to the Carriage Assembly and securely lock in
place. NOTE: THE CONNECTOR MUST BE PLUGGED INTO THE INPUT RJ50
CONNECTOR LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE LED’S AND MARKED WITH
AN ARROW POINTING TO THE CONNECTOR. A click will be heard when the
connector is in the appropriate position. Connect the free end to the Controller
Assembly and ensure connector is securely seated.
RESET
SWITCH
ACCESS
HOLE
RED PRINT
ENABLE LED
GREEN
CYCLE LED
PRINT CARRIAGE RJ50
OUTPUT CONNECTOR
POWER INPUT
+12VDC @1.5A
CONTROLLER RJ50
CONNECTOR
PRINT CARRIAGE RJ50
INPUT CONNECTOR
CAUTION:
NOTE ORIENTATION OF THE CONNECTORS. DO NOT FORCE
CONNECTORS INTO POSITION SECURELY LATCH (CLICK) INTO
POSITION.
CONTROLLER MUST PLUG INTO THE PRINT CARRIAGE RJ50 INPUT
CONNECTOR FOR PROPER OPERATION. THE PRINT CARRIAGE RJ50
OUTPUT CONNECTOR IS USED EITHER FOR CONNECTION TO THE NEXT
PRINTER ON A NETWORK OR FOR EXTERNAL PRODUCT OR EXTERNAL
ENCODER INPUT.
THE POWER INPUT CONNECTOR MUST BE SECURELY INSERTED INTO
THE PRINT CARRIAGE. UPON PROPER INSERTION BOTH THE RED AND
GREEN LED’S WILL FLASH INDICATING PROPER CONNECTION.
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CONFIGURING THE PRINTER
To verify the current operating software press the STOP PRINT
key.
Press the V key
CONTROLLER 7.08
PRINTER 2.08J
PRINTER SN XXXXXX
EXIT ANY KEY
The first line indicates the version of the controller software
The second line numerics indicate printer software version and the letter is the
firmware version of the printer. The ‘+’ (s) following indicate options installed:
+ _ _ _ = Option 1
_ _ + _ = Option 1.5
+ _ + _ = Option 1 and Option 1.5
+++ _ = Option 2
++++ = Option 3
The third line indicates the serial number of the printer
SYSTEM RESET
There are two types of resets available in the Evolution printing system. The first
type of reset is a SOFT RESET.
ERASE STORED
MESSAGES
YES OR NO Y/N
Depressing the R key while applying power to the
unit will display the reset command mode
CAUTION: A response of Y will delete all stored
messages.
RESET PRINT HEAD
YES OR NO Y/N
The next screen to appear prompts the user to
determine if a print head is to be restored to its
default value.
CAUTION: ALL PRINT HEADS CONNECTED
TO THE CONTROLLER WILL BE RESET TO
FACTORY DEFAULT CONDITIONS. THIS
INCLUDES RESETING EACH UNIT ADDRESS
TO 1. TO PREVENT THIS REMOVE ALL
INTERCONNECTED PRINT HEADS EXCEPT
FOR THE UNIT TO BE RESET FROM THE
DATA LINK.
ALL HEADS
WILL BE RESET
CONTINUE = X KEY
ANY OTHER EXITS
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The second reset is a hard reset. Disconnect the power cable. Insert a standard
paper clip into the hole on the female dovetail side of the cabinet, and while
holding the paper clip in place (a light click will be felt) re-apply the power
connector.
This operation will reset the print carriage assembly to the factory default settings
and clear any current message.
MULTIPLE PRINT HEADS
EVOLUTION 1 printing systems have the ability to reside on a network. The
network may contain from 1 to 32 print carriages connected via RJ50 cables.
These cables are available in varying lengths depending on the application.
Each mounting bracket can support up to 4 print carriages and would typically
interconnect with a 6” RJ50 data cable.
NOTE: Please address each unit individually as per page 2-17 prior to daisy
chaining the printers. Special care must be taken to connect the output of the
first print carriage to the input of the next print carriage.
When connecting multiple print carriages place no more than 2 stations on a side
of the mounting bracket as shown.
PRINT CARRIAGE
LOCKING SET
SCREW
PRINT CARRIAGE
ADDRESS 4
TO
CONTROLLER
OR COMPUTER
DATA LINK
PRINT CARRIAGE
ADDRESS 1
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EVOLUTION 1 QUICK START
Connect the printer carriage to the appropriate
power source.
STOPPED
HD 1- - >SPEED=120
EVOLUTION 1
Connect the controller to the carriage assembly.
The controller derives power from the carriage.
On startup the LCD will display as pictured.
CHANGING LANGUAGE PROMPTS
< - - SELECT - - >
ENGLISH
Press the F4 key and select for
LANGUAGE. Use the keys to select the
desired language and press the to select the
language.
ENABLING PRINT MODE
PRINTING
HD 1- - >SPEED=120
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Press the GREEN PRINT key to start printing
HEAD SELECT MODE
STOPPED
HD 1- - >SPEED=120
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The hand held controller can program up to 32 print
carriages on an RS485 data link. The factory default
sets each print carriage to ADDRESS 1. Selection
of another print head other than ADDRESS 1, press
the key. Use the keys to select the
alternate print carriage number and press the
key. The print carriage whose address was selected
will respond with the current message and
appropriate parameters.
< - - SELECT - - >
WHICH HEAD = 1
As an added convenience using the will auto
scan to find the next available head connected to
the environment
NO RESPONSE
ANY KEY TO EXIT
Accessing an address not associated with any print
carriage will result in a no response message.
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