HP Indigo Series User manual

User Guide
HP Indigo Flexible Packaging Rewinder
For HP Indigo press ws4050 and HP Indigo press ws4500

HP Indigo Flexible Packaging Rewinder
for HP Indigo press ws4050
and HP Indigo press ws4500
User Guide

Printed in Israel.
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Part Number:
CA294-05790
First Edition:
December 2007

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Contents
1 Using the flexible packaging rewinder
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Turning on the rewinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using the touch screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Changing the touch screen language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating the rewinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Viewing the alarms and messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adjusting the substrate tension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the tension control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the meter counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Threading the web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Turning off the rewinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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EN 1
1Using the flexible packaging
rewinder
This chapter contains the following sections:
zOverview
zTurning on the rewinder
zUsing the touch screen
zAdjusting the substrate tension
zThreading the web
zTurning off the rewinder

2 Overview EN
Overview
The flexible packaging rewinder is used to rewind the web.
The rewinder:
zSupports a wide variety of flexible packaging substrates and thin films that are less
than 50 µm thick
zPrevents wrinkles, telescoping, and ink back transferring
zCan rotate clockwise or counterclockwise
zEnables you to rewind the web with the print facing the inside or outside of the roll
zIs controlled from the touch screen
zConnects to the printing engine through an interface cable
zIncludes a web guide with a lateral rewinding accuracy of 0.3 mm
zIncludes a meter counter
Table 1-1 shows the rewinder specifications.
Table 1-1. Specifications
Parameter Specification
Power supply 230 VAC / 8 A / 1p+1n+GND
or
110 VAC / 15 A / 1p+1n+GND
Power consumption 1,650 W
Air supply 6 - 10 bar (maximum:10 liter/min)
Maximum web width 330 mm (13 in)
Maximum web roll diameter
(if you use a heavy substrate, the maximum web
roll weight may cause this value to decrease)
600 mm (26 in)
Maximum web roll weight
(when the rewinder is attached to the floor)
100 kg (220 lb)
Maximum web roll weight
(when the rewinder is not attached to the floor)
75 kg (165 lb)
Standard web core diameter 76 mm (3 in)
Rewinder height 1,280 mm (50 in)
Rewinder length 1,905 mm (75 in)
Rewinder width 960 mm (38 in)
Rewinder weight (including packaging) 500 kg (1,102 lb)

EN Overview 3
Figure 1-1 shows the main components of the rewinder.
Figure 1-1. Rewinder components
1 Riding roller Prevents wrinkles and electrostatic build-up in the final roll.
2 Splicing table Used for splicing the web.
3 Left clamp Holds the substrate in place for splicing.
4 Tension control panel Controls the tension in the rewinder (see "Using the tension control
panel" on page 8).
5 Touch screen Operates the rewinder (see "Using the touch screen" on page 5).
6 Anti-vacuum roller Prevents vacuum build-up between the moving web and the splicing
table.
7 Right clamp Holds the substrate in place for splicing.
8 Nip cassette Creates tension in the web before it is rolled on the rewinder spindle.
9 Alignment roller Used for aligning the printing engine and the rewinder.
10 Dancer arm Keeps the web taut between the printing engine and the rewinder.
11 Ultrasonic sensor Stops the rewinder when the final roll reaches the maximum size.
12 Rewinder spindle Removes substrate.
13 Web guide Compensates for lateral web movement.
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4 Turning on the rewinder EN
Follow these safety guidelines:
zThe rewinder must be operated only by properly trained personnel thoroughly familiar
with all its safety and maintenance procedures.
zDo not attempt to service or repair the rewinder yourself. Call an authorized customer
engineer for service and repair of the rewinder.
zFor more safety guidelines, see the "Safety" chapter in CA294-04110 - HP Indigo
Press ws4500 User Guide.
Turning on the rewinder
1Turn the main switch.
The Start screen appears.
Figure 1-2. Main switch
Figure 1-3. Start screen