Leibinger RAPID Series Manual

Technical information
The new LEIBINGER RAPID printer series
Version 1.4

Table of content
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Table of content
1Introduction .............................................................................................................4
2Technical data ..........................................................................................................5
2.1 Overview ..........................................................................................................5
2.2 Font - Font height – Font width – Stroke distance – Speed ......................................6
3Features and applications ...........................................................................................7
3.1 Overview about features and applications ..............................................................7
3.2 Printing speed and the quality of printouts .............................................................8
3.3 Print samples ...................................................................................................11
3.3.1 Print samples RAPID Wire .........................................................................11
3.3.2 Print samples: RAPID Highspeed in comparison with RAPID Universal..............11
3.3.3 Print samples: RAPID Universal in comparison with JET3up – 2D codes ..........12
3.3.4 Print sample: RAPID Universal with 70000-00031 ink ...................................12
3.3.5 Print sample: RAPID Wire and Rapid Highspeed cabel printouts.......................13
4Available inks .........................................................................................................14
4.1 Different ink ranges for different printers .............................................................14
5RAPID Wire and Highspeed: The print head ventilation .................................................15
5.1 Basics about the functionality ............................................................................15
5.2 Technical details ..............................................................................................16
6Information about encoders ......................................................................................17
6.1 Basics.............................................................................................................17
6.2 The resolution and the output frequency of the encoder.........................................17
6.3 The specifications of the encoder input of the printer ............................................18
6.4 Recommendations regarding the encoder / Printer combination for high-speed
applications ...............................................................................................................19
6.5 Example for an encoder / printer combination .......................................................19
7Appendix ...............................................................................................................20
7.1 Hydraulic settings and printout parameters...........................................................20
7.1.1 Ink selection............................................................................................20
7.1.2 Print modes.............................................................................................22
7.1.2.1 Available print modes for the RAPID Universal ............................................22
7.1.2.2 Available print modes for the Rapid Highspeed............................................23
7.1.2.3 Available print modes for the Rapid Wire....................................................24
7.2 Print head adjustment: RAPID Wire and Highspeed ................................................25
7.2.1 Adjustment of the ink jet...........................................................................25
7.2.2 Adjustment of the drop production unit .......................................................28
7.2.3 Adjusting the distance between ink jet and ink drop voltage detector ..............31

Introduction
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1Introduction
The new high-speed printer series Rapid is designed for all print jobs for which the current
version of the JET3up is not fast enough.
This document provides:
oTechnical data
oDifferences between the features and the possible applications of the available types of
RAPID
oOverview on the available inks
oImportant information about recommended encoders
oOverview on the differences regarding the spare parts
Important Information
There are several significant differences between the JET3up and the printers of the RAPID series.
The differences affect parts of the printer as well as service procedures.
It is highly recommended thoroughly checking the manuals and the
accessories catalogue for the differences between the JET3up and the
JET3 RAPID series.
The following list gives an overview about the parts that are different for the RAPID series in
comparison to the JET3up:
oController board
oParts of the Printhead (please see details in accessories catalog)
oInk valve (VV)
Regarding service and adjustment procedures the main differences are:
oHydraulic settings
oInk jet adjustments
The differences are described in the manuals that come together with the printers.
There are extracts of the manuals in the addendum of this document.

Technical data
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2Technical data
There are three types of the RAPID available:
•RAPID Universal
•RAPID Highspeed
•RAPID Wire
2.1 Overview
Type RAPID Wire
RAPID Highspeed
RAPID Universal
Maximum
printing
speed
1000 m/min 800 m/min Up to 30% faster than
the JET3up
Characters
per
second*
5830
128 kHz oscillator
3x7 tower font
5600
128 kHz oscillator
5x5 font
4635
128 kHz oscillator
7x5 font
Oscillator
frequency
128 / 115 kHz
128 / 115 kHz
128 / 115 kHz
Nozzle size
50 µm / 55 µm
Please see ink list in the
appendix for details
50 µm / 55 µm
Please see ink list in the
appendix for details
50 µm / 55 µm
Please see ink list in the
appendix for details
Available
fonts
3x7 tower
4x5
5x5
7x5*
3x7 tower
4x5
5x5
7x5*
Same fonts as JET3up
Up to 32 dots
Print head
dimensions
Available
inks
Please see appendix for a
detailed ink list
Please see appendix for a
detailed ink list
Please see appendix for
a detailed ink list
Possible
substrates
Please see ink list in the
appendix for details
about substrates
Please see ink list in the
appendix for details about
substrates
Please see ink list in the
appendix for details
about substrates
Pressured
air required
Yes. 20 l/min
Yes. 20 l/min
No. Optional available.
*The characters per second value depends on the font and the oscillator frequency. Based on
a standardized printout. The 128 kHz oscillator is not available for each ink/font combination!
**Only available with 50 µm nozzle
43
mm
43
mm
43
mm
217 mm
217 mm
212 mm

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2.2 Font - Font height – Font width – Stroke distance – Speed
RAPID Wire
Font Height [mm] Recommended
character width [mm]
Recommended stroke
distance [mm]
Speed [m/min]
drop frequency
115 kHz 128 kHz
3x7
1,5 – 2,0
2,0 - 4,0
0,30 – 0,58
521 - 988
580 - 1100
4x5*
1,5 – 2,0
1,4 – 2,5
0,25 – 0,52
341 - 719
380 - 800
7x5** 2,0 – 2,2 1,4 – 2,5 0,25 – 0,52 216 - 449 240 - 500
RAPID Highspeed
Font Height [mm] Recommended
character width [mm]
Recommended stroke
distance [mm]
Speed [m/min]
drop frequency
115 kHz 128 kHz
3x7
1,5 – 2,4
2,0 – 4,0
0,3 – 0,58
521 - 988
580 - 1100
4x5*
0,9 – 2,4
0,9 – 2,5
0,2 – 0,52
234 - 719
260 - 800
7x5**
2,2 – 2,6
1,4 – 2,5
0,25 – 0,52
216 - 449
240 - 500
*there is also a 5x5 font available. With the 5x5 the maximum speed is a bit lower
**Only available with 50 µm nozzle
RAPID Universal
Same fonts as JET3up with print styles up to 32 dots. Recommended printing distance: 15mm.

Features and applications
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3Features and applications
The three types of printers of the RAPID series provide different features and they are designed
for different kinds of applications.
3.1 Overview about features and applications
Type RAPID Wire
RAPID Highspeed
RAPID Universal
Features •1000 m/min
maximum printing
speed in high quality
•A special print head
provides a very short
distance between
print head and
substrate.
•There are several
approved inks
especially for cable
applications available
•
Up to 800 m/min
maximum printing
speed in high quality
•There are several
approved inks
available for various
applications and
substrates
•
Up to 30% faster
than the JET3up
•There is a broad
range of approved
inks available for
various applications
and substrates
•There are the same
fonts available as for
the JET3up
Applications •Cable/wire marking
and printing
•High speed printing
on substrates that
are adapted to the
special print head
•High speed printing
with a maximum
print height of
2,5 mm.
•JET3up applications
that require higher
production speeds
especially if there is a
2- or 3-line print out
required. E.g. filling
systems or bottling
plants.
Restrictions •There is a smaller
range of approved
inks available than
for the JET3up
•There are only three
fonts available:
o3x7 tower
o4x5
o5x5
o7x5*
•The diameter of the
substrate must not
be larger than 5 mm.
•There is a smaller
range of approved
inks available than
for the JET3up
•There are only four
fonts available:
o3x7 tower
o4x5
o5x5
o7x5*
•The recommended
distance between
print head and
substrate is 5 mm.
Shorter distances
bear the risk of
contaminating the
print head, larger
distances may have a
negative effect on
the quality of the
printouts.
•There is a smaller
range of approved
inks available than
for the JET3up
•For optimal results
the recommended
distance between
print head and
substrate 15 mm.
Shorter distances
bear the risk of
contaminating the
print head, larger
distances may have a
negative effect on
the quality of the
printouts.
*Only available with 50 µm nozzle

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3.2 Printing speed and the quality of printouts
Each printer type of the RAPID series could be used for production speeds up to 1000 m/min.
However, the quality of the printouts would not be acceptable using the wrong printer for a
certain speed.
Therefore, it is important to know which type of printer to select for which speed.
RAPID Wire
The RAPID Wire comes with a special print head that allows a nearly zero distance between print
head and substrate. This makes it possible to work at the highest speeds.
The print head of the RAPID wire is designed especially for printing on wires. Nevertheless, the
print head may also be used for all other kind of products as long as they fit to the special design
of the print head.
Due to this design, the print head should only be used for substrates with a diameter smaller
than 5 mm. For substrates with a larger diameter or thickness, it is recommended using the
RAPID Highspeed or the RAPID Universal.
The print head of the RAPID Wire: designed for wire printing at high speeds
The illustrations show the special print head of the RAPID Wire printer with wires of different
diameters. It is important to get the wire, respectively the print head, in a position that
provides good print out results.
The closer the substrate is positioned to the outlet of the print head the better will be the
quality of the print out at high speeds.
It has also to be considered that the diameter of the wire affects the position of the print out
on the cable.
5 mm
5 mm
Wire diameter = 4 mm
Wire diameter = 2 mm
43 mm
217 mm

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Rapid Highspeed
The RAPID Highspeed comes with the same print head technology as the RAPID Wire but with a
different head cover. The headcover of the RAPID Highspeed is designed for high-speed
applications that:
•require a larger distance between print head and head cover
•whereby the recommended distance is 5 mm
•and/or for substrates that are not suitable for the RAPID Wire print head
With the special design, it is possible to mount the print head in a slightly inclined position. This
will prevent the printer from becoming contaminated by bursting ink drops.
Due to the larger distance between print head and substrate, the operation speed of the RAPID
Highspeed is a bit lower than with the RAPID Wire.
Whereby the difference is not based on technical restrictions but on the quality of the printouts.
Which means that the RAPID Highspeed may be operated at the same speed as the RAPID Wire
but the quality of the print outs are not expected to be as good as they are with the RAPID Wire.
The print head of the RAPID Highspeed: The slightly angled surface allows an optimized
mounting of the print head.
Ink drops that hit the surface of a substrate
tend to burst in smaller drops and not all
drops are absorbed by the substrate.
When the print head is mounted vertically, the
bursting ink drops may lead to a faster
contamination of the print head.
With the angled surface of the outlet side of
the print head, it is possible to mount the
print head in a slightly inclined position.
The ink drops will not hit the substrate at a
90° angle. Therefore, the bursting ink drops
will take a direction away from the outlet,
which will lead to less contamination of the
print head.
Generally: the distance between print head and substrate should not be below 5 mm in order
to avoid the contamination of the print head by rebounding ink drops. A larger distance may
have negative effects on the quality of the printouts.
Recommended: 5 mm
Recommended: 5 mm
43 mm
217 mm

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RAPID Universal
The RAPID Universal comes with the same print head as the JET3up. The main difference to the
JET3up is the higher oscillator frequency of the RAPID Universal.
With an oscillator, frequency of up to 128 kHz the RAPID Universal allows a 30% faster
operating speed than the JET3up with a 96 kHz oscillator frequency.
The RAPID Universal provides also the same fonts as the JET3up. Therefore, the higher
operating speed is available not only for a special range of high-speed fonts but for the whole
range of fonts.
If, for instance, a print job for the JET3up with a 32 dot high quality font allows a printing speed
of 30 meter/minute, it will be possible to print the same job with the RAPID Universal at a speed
of around 40 m/min.
In order to reach a good quality for the print outs at the faster speeds the recommended distance
between print head and substrate is 15 mm.
The print head of the RAPID Universal: From the dimensions, the print head is equivalent to
the SK6 print head of the JET3up.
The print head works with the same range of fonts as the JET3up. Due to the higher operating
speeds, the recommended distance between print head and substrate is 15 mm.
Shorter distances bear the risk of contaminating the print head; larger distances may have a
negative effect on the quality of the printouts.
Recommended:15 mm
43 mm
212 mm

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3.3 Print samples
The following print samples are all created with 70-101 black ink on the different types of RAPID
printers, at different speeds and with different printing parameters.
3.3.1 Print samples RAPID Wire
Not available
3.3.2 Print samples: RAPID Highspeed in comparison with RAPID Universal
The print sample show that with a 7x5 font the RAPID Highspeed has quality advantages
compared with the RAPID Universal at speed higher than 200 m/min
RAPID Highspeed - 200 m/min
RAPID Universal - 200 m/min
RAPID Highspeed - 300 m/min
RAPID Universal - 200 m/min
RAPID Highspeed - 400 m/min
RAPID Universal - 400 m/min
RAPID Highspeed - 500 m/min
RAPID Universal - 500 m/min

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3.3.3 Print samples: RAPID Universal in comparison with JET3up – 2D codes
The print samples show that the RAPID Universal provides the same print quality as the JET3up
but at a 30% higher production speed. The print outs of the RAPID Universal are a shade lighter
than the print outs of the JET3up. However, a quality check of the 2-D code shows that the
code has the highest readability level.
RAPID Universal
55 µm nozzle
28 m/min
JET3up
60 µm nozzle
20 m/min
PQA (print quality assessment) for the two print outs
RAPID Universal at 95% print height
DATAMATRIX 01234 >> PQA from Hand Held Products
<<
DATA MATRIX ECC200: 16 x 16 modules in size
Data Field: 12 data & 12 chks in 1 block(s) of GF(256)
X roughly = 0.017"
[A] < Fixed Patterns: 0 module errors
[A] < Data Safety Margin = 83%
[A] < Horizontal Print Growth = -3% of X
[A] < Vertical Print Growth = +19% of X
JET3up at 95% print height
DATAMATRIX 01234 >> PQA from Hand Held Products
<<
DATA MATRIX ECC200: 16 x 16 modules in size
Data Field: 12 data & 12 chks in 1 block(s) of GF(256)
X roughly = 0.019"
[A] < Fixed Patterns: 0 module errors
[A] < Data Safety Margin = 100%
[A] < Horizontal Print Growth = -14% of X
[A] < Vertical Print Growth = -4% of X
The PQA does not show any significant differences between the code readability of the two
printouts.
3.3.4 Print sample: RAPID Universal with 70000-00031 ink
The print samples show that even with a small drop ink like the 70000-00031 the print quality
for barcodes with the RAPID Universal is still perfect.
RAPID Universal
55 µm nozzle
28 m/min
PQA (print quality assessment) for the print out
RAPID Universal at 95% print height
DATAMATRIX 01234 >> PQA from Hand Held Products
<<
DATA MATRIX ECC200: 16 x 16 modules in size
Data Field: 12 data & 12 chks in 1 block(s) of GF(256)
X roughly = 0.018"
[A] < Fixed Patterns: 0 module errors
[A] < Data Safety Margin = 66%
[A] < Horizontal Print Growth = -3% of X
[A] < Vertical Print Growth = +10% of X
The PQA does shows the highest readability for the print outs of a RAPID Universal with the
small-drop-ink 70000-00031. The smaller nozzle size combined with a small-drop-ink has no
significant effects on the Print Quality Assessment (PQA).

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3.3.5 Print sample: RAPID Wire and Rapid Highspeed cable printouts
The following example show the print out quality of the RAPID Wire and Rapid Highspeed
printers at 800 m/min and 1000 m/min printing speed.
Printout RAPID Wire / 1000 m/min / 3x7 tower font/ full printout
Printout RAPID Wire / 1000 m/min / 3x7 tower font / details
Printout RAPID Highspeed / 800 m/min / 5x5 font/ full printout
Printout RAPID Highspeed / 800 m/min / 5x5 font / details

Available inks
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4Available inks
For technical reason it is not possible to use the full range of LEIBINGER inks for high-speed
printing.
Using an ink that is not approved for high-speed printing may result in printouts of dissatisfying
quality!
Additionally an ink that is not approved may cause serious issues by ink contaminations of the
print head!
4.1 Different ink ranges for different printers
The following table shows the inks available, sorted by the type of printer.
INK
JET3up RAPID Wire
JET3up RAPID Highspeed
JET3up RAPID Universal
50μm
55μm
50μm
55μm
50μm
55μm
70-030


70-031


70-101


70-106
*)
*)




70-115
*)
*)




70-120


**)


**)


**)
70-126




70-134






70-139**)




72-102




76-101






78-101**)




*) Limitations regarding the cleaning intervals
**) Limitation regarding the maximum printing speed (115 kHz)

RAPID Wire and Highspeed: The print head ventilation
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5RAPID Wire and Highspeed: The print head ventilation
The RAPID Wire and the Rapid Highspeed printers are equipped with a print head ventilation. The
print head ventilation ensures longer cleaning intervals and reduces the risk of condensation
within the print head.
5.1 Basics about the functionality
The print head of the RAPID Wire and Highspeed printer has to be mounted at a distance
between nearly zero und 5 mm to the substrate. This close installation provides the shortest
trajectories for ink droplets. This is the basic requirement for a fast and precise print out.
However, it also bears the risk of contaminating the print head by bursting ink droplets.
With the head ventilation there is a constant air stream at the outlet of the print head that works
like a protective shield against the remains of ink droplets that burst on the surface of the
substrate.
Example: print head ventilation with the RAPID Wire
The print head of the RAPID Wire during the
printing process. The ink jet is illustrated as
a series of red droplets.
With the RAPID Wire the distance between
the substrate, normally a cable, and the print
head is nearly zero.
The illustration shows an enlargement of the
print head. The red ink droplets burst on the
surface of the substrate, causing smaller
droplets that are bouncing back in the direction
of the outlet of the print head.
The compressed air of the head ventilation is
illustrated as blue droplets. With the slight over
pressure in the print head, the compressed air
prevents the intrusion of ink droplets into the
print head.

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5.2 Technical details
The RAPID Wire and the Rapid Highspeed printers are equipped with a connector for compressed
air. The connector is located on the back panel of the hydraulic cabinet.
Technical data
Maximum input pressure: 10 bar (145.035 psi)
Factory preset for the pressure control: 1,4 bar (20.305 psi)
Recommended flow: 20 l/min
Warning
Operation is only permissible with clean, dry, oil-free and filtered compressed air
(Filtering 8 μm).
Using compressed air that does not meet these requirements may cause serious
damages to the print head.
Attention
Make sure that there is a permanent compressed air supply!
oThe printer does not monitor the permanent compressed air supply!
oThere will be no warning in case the permanent compressed air supply
fails!
Connector for
compressed air

Information about encoders
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6Information about encoders
Regarding the encoders that are used for a high-speed application, there are two limitations to be
considered. The first one is the maximum output frequency of the encoder and the other one is
the maximum input frequency of the X1 encoder input interface of the printer.
6.1 Basics
Regarding speed measuring the RAPID printers work with internal speed as well as with an
external encoder.
An external encoder has the advantage that a varying production speed would not affect the
quality of the print out. Additionally the printer would recognize a stop of the production line.
Nevertheless, using an encoder for high-speed printing requires a careful selection of the
encoder.
6.2 The resolution and the output frequency of the encoder
The resolution of an encoder indicates the number of pulses per rotation.
An encoder, for instance, with a resolution of 2.500 indicates that the encoder provides 2.500
pulses per rotation of the encoder axis.
Normally there is a measuring wheel with a circumference mounted on the axis of the encoder.
The given circumference of the measuring wheel and the resolution of the encoder results in the
pulses per mm.
   
  ℎ []= /
If, for instance, the circumference of the measuring wheel is 200 mm the resolution is:
2.500
200 
 = 12,5 /
In order to determine the output frequency of the encoder, which represents also the input
frequency at the X1 encoder interface of the printer, the resolution has to be multiplied with the
actual production speed.
  1=
 ∗

If, for instance, the production speed is 1000 m/min 1.000.000 mm/min the input frequency
is:
  1 = 12,5
 ∗1.000.000  =12.500.000  =208.333,33 
 =208,33 
Important:
It is highly recommended thoroughly checking the technical specifications of the encoder that is
used. An encoder with a high resolution leads to high output frequencies at high-speed
operations.
Make sure that the encoder is able to manage such frequencies!
Output
frequency
of the
encoder
Input
frequency
of the
printer
=

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6.3 The specifications of the encoder input of the printer
The RAPID printer offers 3 different signal inputs:
oAn input for RS422 signals
oAn input for HTL signals
oAn input for TTL signals
Each type of input has its own specifications regarding the voltage levels, the input resistance
and the maximum frequency. For high-speed applications, the maximum input frequency is of
particular importance.
Input specifications for interface X1 – Input for encoder signals
Pin Description Pin Description
A +5 V (max. 400 mA) G encoder channel /B RS422
B GND H encoder channel A TTL (5V)
C +24 V (1) J encoder channel B TTL (5V)
D encoder channel A RS422 K encoder channel A HTL (24V)
E encoder channel /A RS422 L encoder channel B HTL (24V)
F encoder channel B RS422 M PowerOn Option
Signal Parameter Value
RS422 Input level Differential: +/-200mV
Input voltage range: -0,3 to 5,5V
Max. frequency 10 MHz
Terminating resistance 120 Ohm
TTL Input level high 2,4V to 5,5V
Input level low -0,5V to 0,7V
Max. frequency 500 kHz
Input resistance 1 MOhm
HTL Input level high 12 to 28V
Input level low -0,5 to 3,5V
Max. frequency 500 kHz
Input resistance 3.3 kOhm
As the table shows, the RS422 input with 10 MHz allows the highest maximum input frequency.
The TTL and the HTL inputs are designed for a maximum frequency of 500 kHz.
Even encoders for high-speed applications cannot provide output frequencies higher than 350
kHz. Therefore, the inputs of the printer are not the limiting factor regarding the higher encoder
frequencies during high-speed printing.
Make sure that the encoder is able to provide the output frequency that is required for the
application!

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6.4 Recommendations regarding the encoder / Printer combination
for high-speed applications
Normally the limiting factor is the encoder. Even high-speed encoders do not provide output
frequencies above 350 kHz. Therefore, the main reason for malfunctions with respect to the
encoder/printer combination is either an inappropriate encoder or the operation of the encoder
beyond its specifications.
When designing a high-speed application for a RAPID printer, the first step has to be the
selection of an appropriate encoder!
The following chapter provides an example based on the shaft encoder from the LEIBINGER
accessories catalogue.
6.5 Example for an encoder / printer combination
The encoder with the LEIBINGER article number 54-002352 K is designed for the use with
LEIBINGER printers. The encoder has a TTL compatible RS 422 interface and a resolution of
2500 pulses/rotation.
The maximum number of revolutions permitted mechanically is 6.000 rotations per minute.
The maximum output frequency is 300 kHz.
At the maximum number of revolutions permitted mechanically the frequency at the output of
the encoder is:
6000 
 × 2500 
 = 15.000.000   = 250.000   = 250 
Therefore, at the maximum speed permitted mechanically the output frequency stays below the
300 kHz allowed.
How to calculate the actual output frequency
In order to calculate the actual number of revolutions per minute the following parameters are
required:
•The resolution per rotation of the encoder
•The circumference of the measuring wheel that is used
•The maximum production speed
This example calculates with the following values:
•resolution per rotation of the encoder (article number 54-002352 K): 2.500 per rotation
•Circumference of the measuring wheel: 200 mm
•Maximum production speed: 1.000 m/minute (or: 1.000.000 mm/minute)
The first value to be calculated is the value for the pulses per mm:
2.500
200 
 = ,/
The next value to be calculated is the output frequency of the encoder:
   =
 ∗

   =12,5 
 ∗1.000.000 
 = 208.333,33 
 =  
The output frequency of 208 kHz stays below the limit of 300 kHz. Therefore, it is possible to
use the encoder with a measuring wheel whose circumference is 200 mm at a speed of
1000 m/min.
It is not recommended using encoders with a higher resolution than 2.500 pulses/rotation.
A higher resolution has no advantages and it bears the risk of malfunctions caused by an encoder
output frequency that exceeds the value permitted for the encoder that is used.

Appendix
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7Appendix
Information
Regarding the graphic user interface there is no differences between the JET3up
and the printers of the RAPID series. The difference occur with the available type
of inks and print modes.
The main difference regarding the service work are the adjustments of the
Printhead and the ink jet.
The following chapters are extracts from the manual that comes together with
each printer. Please see the manual for more detailed information.
7.1 Hydraulic settings and printout parameters
7.1.1 Ink selection
Ink selection (Rapid Universal, Highspeed and Wire):
The selection of the available inks depends on the RAPID type and the nozzle size.
There are only specific ink types tested and approved for the RAPID printer.
When you select an unapproved ink in the hydraulic menu, there will be no default settings
displayed.
Attention
•Using an ink that is not approved for high-speed printing may result in printouts of
dissatisfying quality!
•Additionally, an ink that is not approved may cause serious issues through ink
contaminations of the print head!
The following table shows the inks available (January 2017)
INK
JET3up RAPID Wire
JET3up RAPID Highspeed
JET3up RAPID Universal
50μm
55μm
50μm
55μm
50μm
55μm
70-030


70-031


70-101


70-106
*)
*)




70-115
*)
*)




70-120

**)

**)

**)
70-126




70-134






70-139**)




72-102




76-101






78-101**)




*) Limitations regarding the cleaning intervals
**) Limitation regarding the maximum printing speed (115 kHz)