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Imaje 4040
101058-01
101058-01

Imaje 4040
1. Introduction
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1. Introduction..........................................................................2
Conditions ................................................................................................... 2
2. Safety....................................................................................3
Safety Requirements................................................................................... 3
Certification and Approvals ......................................................................... 6
CE Standards & Directives.......................................................................... 7
3. Product presentation...........................................................8
3. Quick Start..........................................................................11
Programming Quick Start.......................................................................... 11
Printing with NJProcessor .........................................................................14
Main NJEditor Window-Menu Options....................................................... 16
View Menu for NJEditor............................................................................. 19
Message Menu for NJEditor...................................................................... 24
Insert Menu for NJEditor ...........................................................................27
Use this feature for Solvent Based Inks Only............................................ 28
Changing the keyboard input .................................................................... 30
Inserting special characters with controller keyboard................................ 31
4. Ink Jet System Set Up.......................................................32
Installation................................................................................................. 32
Mounting the Components ........................................................................ 35
Installation Notes....................................................................................... 45
Priming ...................................................................................................... 46
Priming the Print head, XJ500................................................................... 49
Disposing of ink waste............................................................................... 56
Additional Mounting Options for the Imaje 4040 Printers.......................... 57
Installing Multiple Print heads.................................................................... 58
Adjusting the XJ128 Print head for different printing angles...................... 61
Adjusting the XJ500 Print head for different printing angles...................... 62
5. Technical Specifications (Hardware)...............................65
General Description................................................................................... 65
Controller................................................................................................... 65
Inks............................................................................................................ 67

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1. Introduction
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1. Introduction
Congratulations to your new Imaje 4040 ink jet printer.
We have done our outmost to develop a ink jet printer that you will find easy
to use and easy to maintain. It is made robust in order to provide the
functionality required for demanding operations.
Please take a few minutes to read this User Manual and to get familiar with the
printer, its functionality and how it operates.
Please pay special attention to the chapter describing safety and warnings.
For detailed information regarding installation and service of the
Imaje 4040 we refer to the separate Technical File Manual.
Conditions
Imaje AB reserves the right to change specifications in both text and
illustrations without prior notice. The contents of the publication may not be
copied, either wholly or in part, without permission from Imaje AB.
Imaje AB is not responsible for any direct, indirect, specific, accidental or
resultant injuries caused by a fault with the printer or software, or by an error
in the accompanying documentation. In particular, Imaje AB cannot be held
responsible for any program or data stored or used with Imaje’s products,
including the cost of recovering such programs or data.
First published: 2005
Art number: 101058-01
Version: 01
© Copyright Imaje AB, Gothenburg 2005

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2. Safety
2. Safety
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Safety Requirements
Imaje disclaims all responsibility regarding the CE directive if the printer is used,
altered or installed in any way other than described in this manual.
This symbol is used to indicate circumstances that may be dangerous to the user
or that cause damage to the equipment.
This symbol is used to draw your attention to important information that will
facilitate work or operations.
Please Note the Following Warnings:
■Never use sharp or pointed tools when cleaning or replacing the print head.
■The nozzle plate on the printer head is sensitive to handling. Contact with this
surface must be minimized to prevent damage to the nozzle plate. Damage to the
nozzle plate surface can cause a reduction in the performance of the print head.
■If the XJ-500/ XJ-128 nozzle plate requires cleaning – flood the nozzle plate
with the appropriate cleaner (see chapter 4 – Priming the print head).
Use only Imaje authorized cleaners. Never clean the nozzle plate with tools.
Never wipe the nozzle plate.
■Never point the nozzle end of a print head at yourself or another person.
■Please read all instructions before using the printer for the first time.
■The printer should be connected to the power supply indicated on the voltage
plate. If you are unsure of the type of power supply available, please contact Imaje
service personnel.
■The printer should be connected to a grounded socket.

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■The printer is equipped with a plug suitable for grounded sockets. This is a
safety measure. If the plug does not fit the power socket, a qualified electrician
must replace it.
■We do not recommend the use of extension cables.
■The power cable must not be subjected to pressure. Ensure that the printer is not
placed anywhere where the cable can be put under pressure.
■Check that the power switch is off (in the ‘0’ position) before connecting the
power cable.
■Do not attempt to open the electronic unit or other sealed parts! The user cannot
service these parts.
■Never expose the unit to high humidity or liquids.
■Ensure that the lighting at the installation site is in accordance with local
regulations.
■All chemicals, even ink, may present unknown health hazards, and should be
treated with caution.

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Disconnect the power to the printer and call in qualified personnel under
the following conditions:
■The power cable or plug is damaged or worn.
■Liquid has been spilled on the printer.
■Rain or water has leaked into the printer.
■The printer is not functioning correctly although the user has followed the
instructions.
■The printer has been dropped or the casing has been damaged.
■The printer is not functioning correctly and requires service.

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2. Safety
Certification and Approvals
The Imaje 4040 printers are certified in
accordance with the requirements for CE
marking.
CE = European Commission
The Imaje 4040 printers are certified in
accordance with the requirements for ETL
marking.
ETL = Electrical Testning Labs
The Imaje 4040 printers are certified in accordance
with the requirements for the FCC.
FCC = Federal Communications Commission
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CE Standards & Directives
Imaje 4040 printers are in accordance with the following
European directives applicable to the products:
■The electromagnetic compatibility directive, EMC
Directive 89/336/CEE, and its corresponding European
standards.
■The Low Voltage Directive 93/68/CEE, and its
corresponding European standards.
■The Machine Directive AFS 1994:48 (98/37/EC), and its
corresponding European standards.
■ETL listed: Conforms to ANSI/UL STD 60950.
CERTIFIED TO CAN/CSA C22.2 STD NO.60950-00.
The above referenced product bears the CE mark.

Imaje 4040
3. Product presentation
3. Product presentation
Case coding made easy
Flexible and user friendly; Imaje 4040 facilitates personalized case marking. Imaje 4040 has one of the best
cost-performance ratios on the market due to its reliability, great ease of use and simple maintenance.
Easy to install and maintain
The complete printer with its pre-pressurized ink container fits straight into your packaging line.
Simplified, fast maintenance reduces downtime. Imaje 4040 is a rugged printer - always ready for demanding
work. The print head module is easily exchangeable for maximum uptime.
Easy to operate
Imaje 4040 have a very powerful software program (NetJet) that allows the user to edit the message and
control the printer either directly from the controller of over a network. Using NetJet controllers may be
connected utilizing an Ethernet network. NetJet follows standard TCPIP protocol. The number of controllers
that may be networked is only limited by the Microsoft network.
The user-friendly interface has icon menus and help text in most languages.
Imaje 4040 is able printing many different characters and is easy to choose job from the menu.
The display has a dimension of 800 x 600 pixels that gives you clear and trouble-free operation.
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Flexible printing
Imaje 4040 impressive printing performances guarantee high quality personalization of your products for
local and export markets. Imaje 4040 will have the possibility to drive up to 4 heads, with frame matching.
Imaje 4040 is capable printing from the side or top of cartons. Various ink colors available for porous
surfaces. You can select between a 1,5 to 17mm (128-channel print head) and 1,5 to 71mm (500-channel
print head) character height.

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Imaje 4040 (128-channel print head)
The picture shows a
printout from a 17mm
printer.

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Imaje 4040 (500-channel print head)
The picture shows a
printout from a 71mm
printer.

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4. Quick Start
3. Q
uick Start
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Programming Quick Start
Note! For detailed information also see
Software Manual
New Message icon
Creating a New Message
1. Open Mediator from the shortcut on the
desktop “and replace with “ the NetJet
Software will automatically start up when
the 4040 controller is started.
2. Click on the “New Message” icon.
3. Give the message a name and click “OK”
4. Select Print head/Heads and Print head
type, and then click “OK”.
Insert Text
1. Click on the “Insert Text” icon and then
click on the layout.
2. In the “Static Text” window enter the text
you wish to appear in the message.
3. Once you are finished entering the text,
click on the “Save and Exit” icon.
4. Position the textbox between the Head
decomposition lines.

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Insert Date
#2########
1. Click the “Insert Date” icon and then click
on the layout.
2. The “Current Date” window will now
show the placeholder of the date.
3. Click on the “Save and Exit” icon.
4. Position the Date between the Head
decomposition lines.
Insert Logo
1. Click the “Logo” Icon. Draw a square
under the date.
2. Click the browse icon and select the logo
Click “OK”.
3. Position the Logo between the Head
decomposition lines.

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Insert Barcode
1. Click the “Insert Bar Code” icon and then
click on the layout.
Click the “?”-icon to view a bar code
required.
2. Select a Bar Code type, enter the bar code
text and click “OK”.
3. Position the Logo between the Head
Decomposition lines.
Message height for a 500 Dot Print head. {2.8”
(70mm) max}
Message height for a 128 Dot Print head.
{0.7“(18mm) max}
Saving and Printing
1. Click the “Save Message” icon.
2. Click the “Enable All Print heads” icon.
NJProcessor should be now ready to print.

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Printing with NJProcessor
1. Click the “Print All” icon to
enable the print.
2. Click the “Print heads Properties”
icon.
Ink Tank Type is automatically
detected when checked—if no
tank detected defaults to Ink
Delivery System IDS/2-500.
3. Under the “Print” tab for “Head
1”, select “Ink Tank” type and set
the margin.

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4. Click the “Encoder & Product
Detector” tab. If you are using an
Encoder and/or Product detector
place a check next to the
appropriate option or options and
click “OK”
5. Follow steps 3 and 4 for setting
up additional heads.
6. Click the “Print All” icon and run
a sample product.
Re-Opening a message
with NJEditor
1. Click the “Open Message” icon
and find the directory path where
the message is stored and click
“Open”.
2. You can edit the message now or
set the message to print by
clicking the “Send to all heads”
icon.
Re-Opening a message
with NJProcessor
1. Click on the Computer name in the
NetJet Network. In this case Imaje
4040 and choose “Open Message”
from the menu. Find the directory
path where the message is stored
and click “Open”.
2. Click the “Print All” icon and run a
sample product.

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Main NJEditor Window-Menu Options
1. Menu Options
2. Tool Bar Area
3. Message View Window
4. Status Bar
5. Message Tree Window
“File” (Pull-down Menu) for
NJEditor
“New Message”
“Open Message”
“Close Message”
“Save Message”
“Save Message as”
“Exit”

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“Edit” (Pull-down Menu) for
NJEditor
“Undo”
“Cut”
“Copy”
“Paste”
“Logo”
Allows for the insertion of a raster image.
CLICK on this icon to insert a logo. Next
click on the layout to indicate where the
logo should be placed. A new window will
open displaying the Logo Properties. Press
Browse-icon to open a logo from a stored
location. This will display the Open
window; from the Open window you can
search or select the desired logo.
For more information / instruction refer to
the Insert a logo section of this manual.
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4. Quick Start
Toolbar
“Insert Shape”
Allows for insertion of a Vertical line,
Horizontal line and/or a frame. This option
also allows for changing the line thickness
by pixels.
“Print head Properties”
Opens Print head Properties
“Dynamic Objects”
Allows for insertion and deletion as well as
viewing properties of Dynamic Objects.
“Update Database”
Allows for updating a database file
“Ink Consumption”
Allows for viewing ink consumption for all
heads with current message.
“Print heads”
Allows for enabling the print for the
message currently opened within NJEditor.
Sends message to the NJProcessor along
with enabling print.
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View Menu for NJEditor
The View pull down menu provides options
that allow for adjustments to the main
screens appearance or how the message is
viewed. Many of the options in the View
menu provide quick and easy short cuts that
make operating the controller with the
touch pad or mouse simple.
Note! This allows for enabling and
disabling toolbars, adjusting view settings,
head Decomposition, Cursor, and grid
settings.
Options:
“General:”
Specifies if the last saved file is opened as
default message and if copies of NJEditor
are restricted to 1 copy running at a time.
“Directory:”
Specifies the path at which all newly
created messages are stored.