Leibinger JET3 User manual

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1.1 Table of Contents
1.1 Table of Contents ......................................................................................1
1.2 Group directory .......................................................................................10
1.3 Publisher ................................................................................................11
1.4 Symbolism of the manual..........................................................................13
1.5 Introduction ............................................................................................13
1.6 Document information ..............................................................................15
1.7 Warranty ................................................................................................15
2. Safety.........................................................................................................16
2.1 Scope of risks .........................................................................................16
2.2 Structure of safety instructions ..................................................................17
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 ........................................................21
2.9 Safety measures at the place of installation .................................................21
2.10 Dangers through consumables .................................................................23
2.11 Conformity............................................................................................26
3. Accident prevention ......................................................................................27
3.1 Storage and handling (normal use)..............................................................27
3.2 First aid measures....................................................................................28
3.2.1 General first aid................................................................................28
3.2.2 First aid in case of contact with consumables .......................................29
3.3 Fire fighting measures ..............................................................................30
3.3.1 Conduct in case of fire ......................................................................30
3.2.3 Fire fighting (ink and solvents)............................................................31
3.4 Measures in the event of accidental release (spillage) ....................................31
4. Technical data..............................................................................................32
4.1 Dimensions, weights, connections..............................................................32
4.2 Electrical connection values.......................................................................33
4.3 Ambient conditions ..................................................................................33
4.4 Interfaces, Inputs, Outputs........................................................................33

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4.5 Performance parameter.............................................................................33
4.6 Fonts .....................................................................................................34
4.7 Types of writing ......................................................................................34
4.8 Font combinations ...................................................................................34
4.9 Function .................................................................................................34
4.10 Software ..............................................................................................35
5. Transport/Start up ........................................................................................36
5.1 Transport, storage, shipping ......................................................................36
5.2 Mounting................................................................................................36
5.3 Installation..............................................................................................38
5.3.1 Mains supply ...................................................................................38
5.3.2 Grounding (Potential equalization) .......................................................38
5.3.3 Explosion protection..........................................................................40
5.3.4 Print head........................................................................................40
5.3.5 External print head ventilation (optional equipment) ...............................42
5.3.6 Grounding regulation for print head works ............................................42
5.4 Starting..................................................................................................44
5.4.1 Remove transportation safety devices..................................................44
5.4.2 Fill reservoir tank..............................................................................46
5.4.3 Carry out filling routine......................................................................49
5.4.4 Setting of the external print head ventilation (optional equipment)............51
5.5 Interfaces ...............................................................................................53
5.5.1 Ethernet-connection..........................................................................53
5.5.2 Interface X5 (PrintGo) .......................................................................54
5.5.3 Interface X1 (Encoder) ......................................................................55
5.5.3.1 Description and configuration .......................................................55
5.5.3.2 Mechanical installation ................................................................56
5.5.4 Interface X4 (Inputs) .........................................................................56
5.5.5 Interface X3 (Outputs) ......................................................................58
5.5.6 Interface X2 (Serial interface) .............................................................59
5.5.7 USB-Connection ...............................................................................60
6. Operation ....................................................................................................61
6.2 Functional principle ..................................................................................62
6.2.1 Method of working ...........................................................................62
6.2.2 Drop creation...................................................................................62
6.2.3 Drop charging ..................................................................................63

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6.2.4 Drop deflection ................................................................................63
6.2.5 Creation of a character......................................................................63
6.2.6 Summary of the individual procedures .................................................64
6.2.7 Example of use ................................................................................65
6.3 Safety instructions ...................................................................................65
6.4 Essential operating- and information elements ..............................................66
6.4.1 Numeric keypad ...............................................................................72
6.4.2 Keyboard ........................................................................................73
6.5 Basic operating processes .........................................................................74
6.5.1 General ...........................................................................................74
6.5.2 First initialization of the device ...........................................................75
6.5.3 Switch on device..............................................................................75
6.5.3.1 Switching on without password protection .....................................75
6.5.3.2 Switching on with password protetction ........................................77
6.5.4 Reset product counter.......................................................................79
6.5.5 Change product counter ....................................................................80
6.5.6 Switch off device .............................................................................82
6.6 Menu layout............................................................................................83
6.7 Other settings and functions......................................................................86
6.7.1 Carry out Hardware Reset..................................................................86
6.7.2 Interval operation (integrated clock timer).............................................87
6.8 Optional equipment ..................................................................................88
6.8.1 External head print ventilation (assembly and function)...........................88
7. Data entry/Programming ................................................................................90
7.1 General ..................................................................................................90
7.2 Job administration ...................................................................................91
7.2.1 Create a new job ..............................................................................92
7.2.2 Open job to edit ...............................................................................93
7.2.3 Edit current job ................................................................................95
7.2.4 Load Job to print..............................................................................96
7.2.5 Create new job list............................................................................97
7.2.5.1 Create new job lists –Example 1: Extern Jobselect .......................104
7.2.5.2 Create new job lists –Example 2: Extern Jobselect with distances ..108
7.2.5.3 Create new job lists –Example 3 „Batch Job” ..............................111
7.2.5.4 Create new job lists –Example 4: Job organisator.........................115
7.3 Settings ............................................................................................... 120

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7.3.1 Basic settings ................................................................................121
7.3.1.1 Language and units...................................................................122
7.3.1.2 Date and time ..........................................................................124
7.3.1.3 Interval operation (Set interval time) ............................................129
7.3.1.4 Interface (Encoder interface).......................................................130
7.3.1.5 Factory Settings .......................................................................132
7.3.1.6 IP-Address...............................................................................133
7.3.1.7 Remote control.........................................................................134
7.3.1.7.1 Display MAC address ...........................................................135
7.3.1.7.2 Installation of the Remote Control-Software ............................135
7.3.2 Password settings and user authorizations .........................................140
7.3.2.1 Menu password settings............................................................140
7.3.2.1.1 Selection of user level ..........................................................142
7.3.2.1.2 Definition of password .........................................................142
7.3.2.1.3 Definition of user rights ........................................................143
7.3.2.2 Lost password .........................................................................144
7.3.3 Password protection (Password query) ..............................................144
7.3.4 I/O-settings....................................................................................146
7.3.4.1 Inputs .....................................................................................147
7.3.4.2 Outputs ..................................................................................148
7.4 Service functions ................................................................................... 149
7.4.1 I/O Test ........................................................................................150
7.4.2 Hydraulic-/Printhead –and special functions .......................................151
7.4.3 Printhead functions.........................................................................153
7.4.3.1 Jet monitoring..........................................................................153
7.4.3.2 Ink on/off ................................................................................154
7.4.3.3 Extern Ink on/off ......................................................................154
7.4.3.4 Piezo test and charge test..........................................................155
7.4.3.5 Jet adjustment .........................................................................155
7.4.4 Special functions and tools ..............................................................162
7.4.4.1 Constant bleed.........................................................................162
7.4.4.2 Mix only ink/sovent...................................................................164
7.4.4.3 Ignore all error messages and alarm messages ..............................165
7.4.5 Data logging (Log file) .....................................................................166
7.4.5.1 Select (call up) log file ...............................................................167
7.4.5.2 Save log file.............................................................................167

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7.4.6 Service interval ..............................................................................169
7.5 Extra (Additional functions) ..................................................................... 170
7.5.1 Save counter states ........................................................................170
7.5.2 Test print ......................................................................................171
7.5.3 Product counter .............................................................................173
7.5.3.1 Product counter settings............................................................173
7.5.3.2 Stop after x products (Pre-defined print stop)................................177
7.5.3.3 Reset all job counters ................................................................179
7.5.4 Login ............................................................................................180
7.5.4.1 Layout and call login-/logout dialog..............................................180
7.5.4.2 Login user or carry out user change.............................................182
7.5.4.3 Logout user .............................................................................183
7.5.5 Graphic editor ................................................................................184
7.5.5.1 Edit tools.................................................................................185
7.5.5.2 Organization tools.....................................................................186
7.5.5.3 Drawing tools ..........................................................................187
7.5.5.4 View settings...........................................................................188
7.5.5.5 Load existing graphic ................................................................189
7.5.5.6 Save graphic/Save graphic as .....................................................191
7.5.5.7 Graphic editor settings ..............................................................194
7.5.5.8 Create and process graphic elements...........................................195
7.5.6 Font editor ....................................................................................199
7.5.7 Explorer ........................................................................................205
7.5.7.1 Launch explorer........................................................................205
7.5.7.2 Structure.................................................................................206
7.5.7.3 Explorer tools...........................................................................207
7.5.7.4 Delete jobs ..............................................................................209
7.5.8 Touch-Calibration ...........................................................................210
7.6 Help..................................................................................................... 211
7.6.1 Information....................................................................................212
7.6.1.1 Save info file ...........................................................................213
8. Job editor.................................................................................................. 215
8.1 Structure .............................................................................................. 215
8.2 Job editor tools ..................................................................................... 217
8.2.1 Edit tools.......................................................................................217
8.2.2 Organization tools...........................................................................218

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8.2.3 Creation tools ................................................................................219
8.2.4 Formatting tool ..............................................................................220
8.2.5 Parameter setting tools....................................................................221
8.2.6 View settings.................................................................................223
8.3 Job(editor)management .......................................................................... 224
8.3.1 Save job/Save job as.......................................................................224
8.3.2 Load job to print.............................................................................226
8.3.3 Close job editor ..............................................................................228
8.4 Object settings ...................................................................................... 229
8.4.1 Font selection ................................................................................230
8.4.2 Contrast value ...............................................................................231
8.4.3 Position settings.............................................................................232
8.4.4 Bold level (Bold text) .......................................................................232
8.4.5 ICG-value (Inter Character Gap) ........................................................233
8.4.6 Orientation ....................................................................................233
8.4.7 Display settings..............................................................................234
8.4.8 Counter assignment ........................................................................235
8.4.9 Prompt field...................................................................................239
8.5 Parameter settings ................................................................................. 242
8.5.1 Print parameter ..............................................................................242
8.5.1.1 PrintGo-delay ...........................................................................242
8.5.1.2 PrintGo-distance .......................................................................243
8.5.1.3 PrintGo-repetitions ....................................................................244
8.5.1.4 Meter Go function ....................................................................245
8.5.1.5 PrintGo-hold off distance ...........................................................248
8.5.1.6 PrintGo-source .........................................................................249
8.5.1.7 PrintGo-Gate............................................................................250
8.5.1.8 Monitoring functions .................................................................252
8.5.1.9 Sensor monitoring ....................................................................253
8.5.1.10 Drop flighttime .......................................................................255
8.5.2 Encoder parameter..........................................................................255
8.5.2.1 Encoder source ........................................................................256
8.5.2.2 Internal speed ..........................................................................257
8.5.2.3 Rotating direction .....................................................................257
8.5.2.4 Resolution ...............................................................................257
8.5.2.5 Return stop..............................................................................258

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8.5.2.6 Speed dependent output............................................................258
8.5.3 Font parameter values.....................................................................260
8.5.3.1 Print height..............................................................................260
8.5.3.2 Font width (Stroke distance) ......................................................261
8.5.3.3 Orientation ..............................................................................261
8.5.3.4 Printing mode...........................................................................262
8.5.4 Date changing parameter .................................................................264
8.6 Job editor settings ................................................................................. 266
8.7 Printing elements ................................................................................... 268
8.7.1 Bar codes......................................................................................268
8.7.1.1 Bar codes: Basics about.............................................................268
8.7.1.2 Bar codes: Object creation and properties.....................................270
8.7.1.3 Bar codes: Global settings..........................................................271
8.7.1.4 Bar codes: Bar code settings ......................................................271
8.7.1.4.1 Bar code settings: Bar code format.........................................273
8.7.1.4.2 Bar code settings: Insert objects ............................................277
8.7.1.4.3 Bar code settings: <Inverse> function...................................281
8.7.2 Date/time and expiry time................................................................283
8.7.2.1 Insert date- and time specifications .............................................287
8.7.2.2 Carry out replacements .............................................................292
8.7.3 Counter ........................................................................................292
8.7.3.1 Counter parameter....................................................................293
8.7.3.1.1 Number of digits..................................................................294
8.7.3.1.2 Start value .........................................................................294
8.7.3.1.3 Initialization value ................................................................294
8.7.3.1.4 End value ...........................................................................295
8.7.3.1.5 Leading zeros......................................................................295
8.7.3.1.6 Step width .........................................................................295
8.7.3.1.7 Repetitions .........................................................................295
8.7.3.1.8 Counting direction ...............................................................296
8.7.3.1.9 End value control.................................................................296
8.7.3.1.10 Counter reset (methods) .....................................................296
8.7.3.1.11 Counter increment (methods) ..............................................297
8.7.3.1.12 <Don’t print function>......................................................298
8.7.3.1.13 Global counter...................................................................299
8.7.3.2 Carry out replacements .............................................................299

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8.7.4 Shift code .....................................................................................300
8.7.4.1 „Shift Code“ tab.......................................................................300
8.7.4.2 Compile shift times and integrate shift codes ................................301
8.7.4.3 Remove shift times ...................................................................303
8.7.5 Extern Text ...................................................................................304
8.7.5.1 Extern Text: fixed length ...........................................................306
8.7.5.1.1 Extern Text: fixed length –Interface settings...........................306
8.7.5.1.2 Extern Text: fixed length –Object creation and properties .........308
8.7.5.1.3 Extern Text: fixed length –Print out/Deleting the input buffer ....312
8.7.5.2 Extern Text: variable length........................................................315
8.7.5.2.1 Extern Text: variable length –Interface settings.......................316
8.7.5.2.2 Extern Text: variable length –Object creation and properties .....317
8.7.5.2.3 Extern Text: variable length –Print out/Deleting the input buffer 321
8.7.5.3 Extern Text Mailing...................................................................325
8.7.5.3.1 Extern Text Mailing –Creating a data file................................325
8.7.5.3.2 Extern Text Mailing –Database settings .................................327
8.7.5.3.3 Extern Text Mailing –Object creation and properties.................328
8.7.5.3.4 Mailing –Print out ...............................................................330
8.8 Replacements........................................................................................ 332
8.8.1 Carry out replacements ...................................................................334
9. Disorder/Trouble shooting ............................................................................ 338
9.1 General ................................................................................................ 338
9.2 Display of device messages..................................................................... 338
9.3 Error messages...................................................................................... 339
10. Equipping/Maintenance .............................................................................. 341
10.1 Equipping............................................................................................ 341
10.1.1 Refilling of ink and solvent .............................................................341
10.2 Service/Maintenance ............................................................................ 344
10.2.1 Daily servicing work......................................................................345
10.2.2 Weekly servicing work ..................................................................345
10.2.3 Anual servicing work.....................................................................345
10.2.4 Other servicing work.....................................................................346
10.2.4.1 Replacement of the battery ......................................................346
10.2.4.2 Pressure regulator valve ( ext. print head ventilation (opt. equip.)) ..347
10.3 Cleaning ............................................................................................. 348
10.3.1 Cleaning the print head..................................................................348