Leibinger JET2 neo User manual

Manual
LEIBINGER JET2NEO
Release 1.12en

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1.1 Table of contents
1.1 Table of contents............................................................................................................1
1.2 Group directory.............................................................................................................11
1.3 Publisher.......................................................................................................................12
1.4 Introduction...................................................................................................................14
1.5 Document information ..................................................................................................15
1.6 Guarantee.....................................................................................................................15
2. Safety.................................................................................................................................16
2.1 Dangers........................................................................................................................16
2.2 Safety instructions and recommendations....................................................................16
2.3 Intended use.................................................................................................................18
2.4 Safety sticker................................................................................................................19
2.5 Operating staff..............................................................................................................20
2.6 Dangers due to electric energy.....................................................................................20
2.7 Personal protective equipment.....................................................................................20
2.8 Protective devices and safety concept .........................................................................20
2.9 Safety measures at the place of installation.................................................................21
2.10 Dangers through consumables...................................................................................22
3. Accident prevention.........................................................................................................23
3.1 Storage and handling (normal use) ..............................................................................23
3.2 First aid measures........................................................................................................24
3.3 Fire fighting measures..................................................................................................24
3.4 Measures in the event of accidental release (spillage).................................................25
4. Technical data ..................................................................................................................26
4.1 Housings, dimensions, weights ....................................................................................26
4.2 Electrical connection values .........................................................................................27
4.3 Ambient conditions .......................................................................................................27
4.4 Interfaces, Inputs, Outputs ...........................................................................................27
4.5 Performance parameter................................................................................................28
4.6 Fonts.............................................................................................................................28
4.7 Types of writing ............................................................................................................28
4.8 Font combinations........................................................................................................28
4.9 Function........................................................................................................................29
4.10 Software .....................................................................................................................29
5. Transport/Start up............................................................................................................30

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5.1 Transport, storage, shipping.........................................................................................30
5.2 Mounting.......................................................................................................................30
5.3 Installation ....................................................................................................................32
5.3.1 Mains supply........................................................................................................32
5.3.2 Grounding (Potential equalization).......................................................................32
5.3.3 Explosion protection.............................................................................................34
5.3.4 Print head.............................................................................................................34
5.4 Starting .........................................................................................................................36
5.4.1 Remove transportation safety devices.................................................................36
5.4.2 Fill reservoir tank..................................................................................................38
5.4.3 Carry out fill up routine.........................................................................................40
5.5 Interfaces......................................................................................................................43
5.5.1 Interface X1 (Encoder).........................................................................................44
5.5.1.1 Description and configuration........................................................................44
5.5.1.2 Mechanical installation..................................................................................45
5.5.2 Interface X5 (PrintGo)..........................................................................................45
5.5.3 Interface X3 (Outputs)..........................................................................................47
5.5.4 Interface X4 (Inputs) ............................................................................................48
5.5.5 USB-Connection ..................................................................................................49
6. Operation ..........................................................................................................................50
6.1 Construction/Structure of the device ............................................................................50
6.2 Functional principle.......................................................................................................51
6.2.1 Method of working................................................................................................51
6.2.2 Drop creation .......................................................................................................51
6.2.3 Drop charging ......................................................................................................52
6.2.4 Drop deflection.....................................................................................................52
6.2.5 Creation of a character ........................................................................................52
6.2.6 Summary of the individual procedures.................................................................53
6.2.7 Example of use ....................................................................................................54
6.3 Safety instructions ........................................................................................................54
6.4 Essential operating- and information elements ............................................................55
6.4.1 Number blocks.....................................................................................................61
6.4.2 Keyboard fields ....................................................................................................62
6.5 Basic operating processes ...........................................................................................63
6.5.1 General ................................................................................................................63
6.5.2 Initialization of the device.....................................................................................63

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6.5.3 Switch on device..................................................................................................64
6.5.3.1 Switching on without password protection ....................................................64
6.5.3.2 Switching on with password protection .........................................................65
6.5.4 Reset product counter..........................................................................................67
6.5.5 Change product counter ......................................................................................69
6.5.6 Product counter –pre-defined print stop..............................................................70
6.5.7 Switch off device..................................................................................................71
6.6 Menu layout..................................................................................................................72
6.7 Other settings and functions.........................................................................................74
6.7.1 Carry out Hardware Reset ...................................................................................74
6.7.2 Interval operation (integrated clock timer)............................................................75
7. Data entry/Programming .................................................................................................76
7.1 General.........................................................................................................................76
7.2 Main menu....................................................................................................................76
7.2.1 Functional area Job .............................................................................................77
7.2.1.1 Create a new job...........................................................................................77
7.2.1.2 Edit current job..............................................................................................78
7.2.1.3 Open job to edit.............................................................................................78
7.2.1.4 Create a new job list......................................................................................80
7.2.1.6 Reset all job counters....................................................................................85
7.2.1.7 Save counter states.......................................................................................86
7.2.2 Functional area Extra...........................................................................................87
7.2.2.1 Graphic editor................................................................................................87
7.2.2.1.1 Organization tools....................................................................................89
7.2.2.1.2 Drawing tools...........................................................................................90
7.2.2.1.3 Edit tools..................................................................................................91
7.2.2.1.4 Display tools............................................................................................91
7.2.2.1.5 Load an existing graphic..........................................................................92
7.2.2.1.6 Save graphic............................................................................................93
7.2.2.1.7 Create and process graphic elements.....................................................95
7.2.2.1.8 Set editor size..........................................................................................98
7.2.2.2 Explorer.........................................................................................................99
7.2.2.2.1 Start explorer...........................................................................................99
7.2.2.2.2 Menu structure.......................................................................................100
7.2.2.2.3 Explorer tools.........................................................................................101
7.2.2.2.4 Delete jobs.............................................................................................102

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7.2.2.3 Login/Logout................................................................................................103
7.2.2.3.1 Login user and carry out user change...................................................103
7.2.2.3.2 Logout user............................................................................................104
7.2.2.4 Product counter...........................................................................................106
7.2.2.4.1 Product counter settings........................................................................107
7.2.2.4.2 Stop after x products (Pre-defined print stop)........................................109
7.2.2.5 Macro generator..........................................................................................111
7.2.2.6 Delete ExternText........................................................................................111
7.2.2.7 Direct printstart............................................................................................113
7.2.3 Functional area Settings....................................................................................114
7.2.3.1 Basic settings..............................................................................................115
7.2.3.1.1 Language and units...............................................................................116
7.2.3.1.2 Date and time........................................................................................118
7.2.3.1.3 Interval operation (Set interval time) ........................................................120
7.2.3.1.4 Interfaces (Encoder interface)..................................................................121
7.2.3.1.5 IP-Address................................................................................................123
7.2.3.1.6 Factory Settings .......................................................................................125
7.2.3.1.7 Remote screen.........................................................................................126
7.2.3.2 Interface settings.........................................................................................130
7.2.3.2.1 Set connection type and port.................................................................131
7.2.3.3 Hydraulic settings........................................................................................132
7.2.3.3.1 Pressure (System pressure)..................................................................133
7.2.3.3.2 Suction pump.........................................................................................133
7.2.3.3.3 Viscosity meter correction value............................................................133
7.2.3.3.4 Fall time.................................................................................................134
7.2.3.3.5 Oscillator voltage...................................................................................134
7.2.3.3.6 Set oscillator frequency.........................................................................134
7.2.3.3.7 Select ink no. and display of the solvent no. .........................................135
7.2.3.3.8 Set nozzle diameter...............................................................................135
7.2.3.4 Password settings and user authorizations.................................................136
7.2.3.4.1 Menu password settings........................................................................136
7.2.3.4.2 Selection of user level ...........................................................................138
7.2.3.4.3 Definition of password...........................................................................138
7.2.3.4.4 Definition of user rights..........................................................................140
7.2.3.4.5 Lost password .......................................................................................140
7.2.3.5 Password protection (Password query).......................................................140

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7.2.3.6 I/O-settings..................................................................................................142
7.2.3.6.1 Inputs.....................................................................................................143
7.2.3.6.2 Outputs..................................................................................................144
7.2.4 Functional area Service.....................................................................................145
7.2.4.1 Info ..............................................................................................................146
7.2.4.1.1 Save info file..........................................................................................147
7.2.4.2 I/O Test (Signaltest) ....................................................................................148
7.2.4.3 Data logging (Log File)................................................................................149
7.2.4.3.1 Call up and save log file ........................................................................150
7.2.4.4 Hydraulic-/Printhead- and special functions................................................151
7.2.4.4.1 Hydraulic functions................................................................................153
7.2.4.4.2 Special functions ...................................................................................155
7.2.4.4.3 Printhead functions................................................................................159
7.2.4.5 Touch-calibration.........................................................................................164
7.2.4.6 Test print .....................................................................................................165
7.2.4.7 Service interval............................................................................................167
7.2.4.8 Start remote screen.....................................................................................167
7.3 Edit current job (Direct selection) ...............................................................................168
7.4 Load job to print (Direct selection)..............................................................................169
8. Job editor........................................................................................................................171
8.1 Structure.....................................................................................................................171
8.2 Job editor tools ...........................................................................................................174
8.2.1 Creation tools.....................................................................................................174
8.2.2 Edit tools ............................................................................................................175
8.3 Parameter setting tools...............................................................................................176
8.4 Object settings............................................................................................................178
8.4.1 Font selection.....................................................................................................179
8.4.2 Contrast value....................................................................................................180
8.4.3 Position settings.................................................................................................181
8.4.4 Bold level (Bold text)..........................................................................................181
8.4.5 ICG-value...........................................................................................................182
8.4.6 Orientation .........................................................................................................182
8.4.7 Display settings..................................................................................................183
8.4.8 Prompt field........................................................................................................184
8.5 Parameter settings .....................................................................................................188
8.5.1 Printstyle position and Printstyle (values) ..........................................................188

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8.5.1.1 Print height..................................................................................................189
8.5.1.2 Font width (Stroke distance)........................................................................189
8.5.1.3 Orientation...................................................................................................190
8.5.1.4 Printing mode..............................................................................................191
8.5.2 PrintGo-Parameter.............................................................................................193
8.5.2.1 Functional area PrintGo 1 ...........................................................................193
8.5.2.1.1 PrintGo-delay.........................................................................................194
8.5.2.1.2 PrintGo-distance....................................................................................194
8.5.2.1.3 PrintGo-repetitions.................................................................................195
8.5.2.1.4 PrintGo-holdoff distance........................................................................196
8.5.2.1.5 Drop flighttime .......................................................................................197
8.5.2.2 Functional area PrintGo 2 ...........................................................................197
8.5.2.2.1 PrintGo-source ......................................................................................198
8.5.2.2.2 PrintGo-Gate .........................................................................................199
8.5.2.2.3 Monitoring functions ..............................................................................200
8.5.2.2.4 Printstop settings...................................................................................201
8.5.2.2.5 MeterGo-Function ....................................................................................201
8.5.3 Encoder parameter ............................................................................................205
8.5.3.1 Encoder source...........................................................................................206
8.5.3.2 Internal speed..............................................................................................207
8.5.3.3 Rotating direction ........................................................................................208
8.5.3.4 Resolution ...................................................................................................208
8.5.3.5 Return stop..................................................................................................209
8.5.3.6 Speed measuring with two sensors.............................................................209
8.5.4 Date changing parameter ..................................................................................212
8.6 Printing elements........................................................................................................213
8.6.1 Barcode..............................................................................................................213
8.6.1.1 Barcode informations ..................................................................................213
8.6.1.2 Barcode selection and insertions ................................................................215
8.6.1.2.1 Barcode type .........................................................................................216
8.6.1.2.2 Content..................................................................................................216
8.6.1.2.3 Textposition...........................................................................................216
8.6.1.2.4 Barcode format......................................................................................217
8.6.1.2.5 Pasting of …..........................................................................................217
8.6.1.3 Barcode parameter......................................................................................218
8.6.1.3.1 Bar and gaps (space)............................................................................219

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8.6.1.3.2 Character space (ICG) ..........................................................................219
8.6.1.3.3 Bar height..............................................................................................219
8.6.1.3.4 Styles (Selection of the barcode styles) ................................................219
8.6.1.3.5 Default settings of styles (Changing of the barcode style sett.).............219
8.6.1.4 Integration of printing elements into barcodes ............................................220
8.6.1.5 Replacements in barcodes..........................................................................220
8.6.2 Date/time and expiry time ..................................................................................221
8.6.2.1 Insert date- and time specifications.............................................................221
8.6.2.2 Carry out replacements...............................................................................225
8.6.3 Counter ..............................................................................................................225
8.6.3.1 Functional area Counter parameter 1 .........................................................226
8.6.3.1.1 Number of digits (Counter digits)...........................................................226
8.6.3.1.2 Step width..............................................................................................227
8.6.3.1.3 Repetitions.............................................................................................227
8.6.3.1.4 Leading zeros (left-hand zeros).............................................................227
8.6.3.1.5 Counting direction..................................................................................227
8.6.3.1.6 Counter increment (methods)................................................................228
8.6.3.2 Functional area Counter parameter 2 .........................................................229
8.6.3.2.1 Start value .............................................................................................229
8.6.3.2.2 Initialization value..................................................................................230
8.6.3.2.3 End value...............................................................................................230
8.3.3.2.4 End value control...................................................................................231
8.6.3.2.5 Counter reset (methods)........................................................................231
8.6.3.3 Carry out Replacements..............................................................................231
8.6.4 Shift code...........................................................................................................232
8.6.4.1 Construction of the functional area Shift code ................................................232
8.6.4.2 Compile shift times and integrate shift codes..................................................233
8.6.4.3 Remove shift times .........................................................................................235
8.6.5 Text....................................................................................................................236
8.6.6 Extern text..........................................................................................................236
8.7 Replacements.............................................................................................................249
8.7.1 Carry out replacements......................................................................................251
8.8 Job (editor) management ...........................................................................................253
8.8.1 Save job/Save job as .........................................................................................253
8.8.2 Close job editor..................................................................................................255
9. Malfunctioning/Trouble shooting .................................................................................256

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9.1 General.......................................................................................................................256
9.2 Display of device messages.......................................................................................256
9.3 Error messages ..........................................................................................................257
10. Equipping/Maintenance...............................................................................................259
10.1 Equipping..................................................................................................................259
10.1.1 Re-filling process and TAG-reader...................................................................259
10.1.1.1 General......................................................................................................259
10.1.1.2 TAG-reader ...............................................................................................260
10.1.1.3 Execution of the TAG-activation and refilling ............................................260
10.2 Service/Maintenance................................................................................................267
10.2.1 Daily servicing work.........................................................................................267
10.2.2 Weekly servicing work......................................................................................268
10.2.3 Annual servicing work......................................................................................268
10.2.4 Other servicing work ........................................................................................269
10.2.4.1 Replacement of the battery.......................................................................269
10.2.4.2 Adjusting the ink jet...................................................................................270
10.3 Cleaning ...................................................................................................................271
10.3.1 Cleaning the print head....................................................................................271
11. Taking out of operation/Dismantling..........................................................................272
11.1 Taking out of operation.............................................................................................272
11.2 Dismantling/Disposal................................................................................................272
12. Appendix.......................................................................................................................273
12.1 Circuit diagrams of the interfaces.............................................................................273
12.2 Connection examples of the interfaces ....................................................................275
12.2.1 Interface X3 (Outputs)......................................................................................275
12.2.2 Interface X4 (Inputs) ........................................................................................276
12.2.2.1 Increment Counter Signal (PIN 2).............................................................276
12.2.3.2 Reset Counter Signal................................................................................276
12.2.2.3 Jobselect Input..........................................................................................277
12.2.2.4 Inputs.........................................................................................................278
12.2.4.5 ON Input....................................................................................................278
12.3 Drawings...................................................................................................................279
12.3.1 Print head.........................................................................................................279
12.3.2 Cabinet JET2neo.............................................................................................280
List of keywords/Index.......................................................................................................281
List of illustrations.............................................................................................................288

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1.2 Group directory
The group directory serves as a guide through the device manual at hand to be able to find
specific subject areas quickly.
Group
Directory
Page
1 Overview ........................................................................................................1
Table of contents...........................................................................................1
Group directory.............................................................................................11
Publisher.......................................................................................................12
Introduction...................................................................................................14
2 Safety ...........................................................................................................16
3 Accident prevention....................................................................................23
4 Technical data .............................................................................................26
5 Transport/start up .......................................................................................30
6 Operation .....................................................................................................50
Construction/Structure..................................................................................50
Functional principle.......................................................................................51
7 Data entry.....................................................................................................76
8 Job editor...................................................................................................171
9 Disturbances/Trouble shooting...............................................................256
10 Equipping/Maintenance............................................................................259
11 Taking out of operation/Dismantling.......................................................272
12 Appendix....................................................................................................273
Circuit diagrams of the interfaces...............................................................273
Connection examples of the interfaces ......................................................274
Drawings.....................................................................................................278
List of illustrations....................................................................................288

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1.3 Publisher
For questions regarding the operation and running of the LEIBINGER JET2neo as well as in
service case please contact the listed dealer address.
Dealer address
Paul Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG
Marking & Coding Systems
Daimlerstraße 14
D-78532 Tuttlingen
Federal Republic of Germany
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Service hotline phone [phone]
Service hotline fax [phone]
Service hotline e-mail: [e-mail]
American Branch Office
Paul Leibinger
Numbering Machine LTD
2702-B Buell Drive
East Troy, WI 53120 USA
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
email: [email protected]

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We reserve all rights, in particular the right to translate, distribute and reproduce. No part of
this manual must be reproduced or distributed and stored through the use of electronic data
processing systems or made accessible to third parties in any form (redrawn, photocopied,
microfilmed or through any other process) without the written consent of the publisher.
We reserve the right to make alterations to the scope of delivery at any time in the form of
technology, hardware, software as well as the corresponding materials (and manual extracts)
as a result of innovative further development of our devices.
Texts, illustrations and technical drawings have been compiled with the greatest of care.
Nevertheless errors cannot be excluded. Consequently no guarantee can be assumed for the
correctness of the content of this manual and no claims can be asserted against Paul Leibinger
GmbH & Co. KG.
We shall be grateful for information regarding possible printing errors as well as for suggestions
for the further optimisation of the device manual.
Authoritative for the scope of delivery is not the manual but rather the written order
confirmation.
© Copyright 2018 Paul Leibinger GmbH & Co.KG

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1.4 Introduction
We are pleased that you have decided in favour of a LEIBINGER JET2neo device and
welcome you as one of our customers.
You now own a LEIBINGER JET2neo device that has been developed and constructed on the
basis of many years of experience and using the latest Leibinger technology. This results in a
high degree of quality and the renowned Leibinger reliability.
This manual shows you the fundamental advantages of the Leibinger Jet system manufactured
by us, such as for example the fully automatic working, low maintenance etc..
The manual must be read thoroughly prior to first start up in order to ensure
that no damage to the device and/or endangering of the operating
personnel results from a defective electrical connection and/or from
incorrect operation.
Please pay particular attention to the safety instructions of the groups
Safety instructions and accident prevention when handling
consumables (ink and solvent).
Our devices are subjected to a quality control in our plant prior to delivery. If despite this the
device or parts of it should be damaged or their function disturbed please advise us of this as
fast as possible.
It is only through the use of inks and solvents from Paul Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG that
optimum operating characteristics can be achieved. Should other inks and solvents be used
all guarantee claims will expire.
Product liability!
No alterations whatsoever must be carried out on the entire
LEIBINGER JET2neo device. No liability will be accepted for damage
or dangers resulting from inadmissible alterations.
Caution –danger of explosion!
The device should be only operated outside of explosive areas!
The installation has to be carried out according to the installation
instructions of the manufacturer!

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1.5 Document information
The instruction Release R1.12en of 01.05.2019 is valid for LEIBINGER JET2neo machine
with the given below serial number.
Seriennummer einkleben
Stick in serial number
1.6 Guarantee
The guarantee conditions for the LEIBINGER JET2neo can be seen from the order
confirmation. The warranty presupposes that the device or the installation is operated correctly
in accordance with the available guarantee manual and any possible additional manuals and
descriptions prepared by us.
At this point we wish to make explicit reference to the fact that it is only when using solvent
and ink from Paul Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG that the optimum operating characteristics can
be achieved. In the event of use of other inks and solvents all guarantee entitlements
shall cease to apply.

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2. Safety
2.1 Dangers
The high performance printer LEIBINGER JET2neo has been built in accordance with state-
of-the-art standards and recognized safety requirements and has been equipped with
protective devices.
Operational and safety checks of the installation were carried out before it left the factory. In
case of improper handling or misuse, however, there are dangers for
the health of the operating staff
the high performance printer JET2neo and other real assets of the plant operator
the efficient operation of the high performance printer
All persons entrusted with the putting into service, the operation, the maintenance and the
overhauling of the high performance printer must
have the necessary qualification and
strictly comply with this operating manual.
YOUR safety matters!
2.2 Safety instructions and recommendations
This operating manual use the following SYMBOLS with DANGER WARNINGS:
Indicates impending electrical danger!
Failure to observe this instruction can lead to serious injuries or to death!
Indicates a dangerous situation through pressurised media!
Failure to observe this instruction can cause injuries!
Indicates a dangerous situation!
Failure to observe this instruction can lead to material damage or to injuries!

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Indicates a dangerous situation!
Failure to observe this instruction can cause serious hand injuries!
Indicates a dangerous situation through flammable materials!
Failure to observe this instruction can lead to material damage, to serious
burns or to death!
Describes a dangerous situation by an explosive
atmosphere and/or by an electrostatic discharge!
The non-observance of this advice can cause explosions
and therefore damages to property, serious burnings or
serious damages to person!
Indicates a dangerous situation through irritating
materials!
Failure to observe this instruction can lead to poisoning and
to irritation of the eyes, the skin as well as of the respiratory
organs!
Indicates the necessity of personal protective clothing!
Sufficient protective equipment must be worn. Failure to
observe this instruction can lead to injury!
Indicates the necessity of observing the device manual and other
instructions!
Failure to observe this instruction can lead to material damage, the loss of
guarantee and to injury!
Indicates service activities!
This work may only be carried out by trained personnel or Leibinger-
service technicians!

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Indicates important user information
for safe and effective working.
Indicates recommendations for use
and other useful pieces of information.
2.3 Intended use
The high performance printer JET2neo serves exclusively the contact-free marking, inscribing
and coding of surfaces using the continuous ink jet process.
The high performance printer can be used on the most varying materials (e.g. metal, synthetic
material, glass, paper, wood, pressed materials, rubber etc.) with both, smooth as well as
uneven, rough and stepped surfaces.
Only non pigmented inks can be processed!
The intended use of this device also includes the observance of all instructions
in this manual.
Using the installation for other purposes is considered contrary to its
intended use!
For safety reasons conversions and alterations are only admissible following
consultation with the manufacturer. Repairs to the device must only be carried
out with original replacement parts. The manufacturer shall not be liable for
damage resulting from use for other than the intended purpose or misuse.
Caution –Danger of explosion!
The device should be only operated outside of explosive areas!
The installation has to be carried out according to the installation
instructions of the manufacturer!
Caution –Danger of explosion!
Precautions regarding electrostatics have to be carried out!