Markem Imaje SmartDate X40 User manual

SmartDate X40
Instruction manual
Colour User Interface
Safety instructions
Printer overview
User Interface overview
Start / Stop the printer
Select a job
Menu structure
Printhead maintenance
Consumables
Troubleshooting
OEM Interface

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Safety instructions
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Markem-Imaje Ltd.
Nottingham Science Park
University Boulevard
Nottingham NG72QN United Kingdom
ensures that the new equipment
referenced below:
Markem-Imaje Ltd.
Nottingham Science Park
University Boulevard
Nottingham NG72QN United Kingdom
Serial No:
is in accordance with the European directives
applicable to equipments that is to say:
xwith the machinery directive 2006/42/EC
and the relevant European standards.
BS EN 60204-1:2006 +A1:2009
BS EN ISO 12100:2011
xwith the electromagnetic compatibility
directive 2004/108/EC and the relevant
European standards.
EN 61000-6-2:2005, EN 61000-6-4
xwith the low voltage directive 2006/95/EC
and the relevant European standards.
BS EN 60950-1:2006+A12:2011
xThe above referenced equipment bears the
EC marking.
Nottingham, 14th September 2011
Alan Beech
Engineering Manager
Markem-Imaje Ltd. Nottingham Science Park, University
Boulevard, Nottingham, NG72QN, United Kingdom.
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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
SmartDate X40
Thermal Transfer Printer
certifie que l’équipement neuf,
désigné ci-dessous :
N° de série :
DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE CE
est conforme aux directives européennes
applicables aux équipements, soit:
• à la directive sur les machines (2006/42/
CE) et aux normes européennes
correspondantes,BS-EN 60204-1:2006 +
A1:2009 BS EN ISO 12100:2011
• à la directive sur la compatibilité
électromagnétique (2004/108/CE) et les
normes européennes correspondantes,
EN61000-6-2:2005, EN 61000-6-4
• à la directive sur la basse tension
(2006/95/CE) et aux normes européennes
correspondantes, BS EN 60950-
1:2006+A12:2011
• L’équipement référencé ci-dessus peut
porter le marquage CE.
Nottingham le 14 Septembre 2011
Directeur de technologie
SPECIMEN

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Safety instructions
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Before using this printer, please read and fully comply with
these instructions, the material safety data sheet (MSDS) for
consumables used, and safety labels affixed to the printer.
Servicing must be performed only by qualified people who are
appropriately trained.
■Liability
Markem-Imaje shall not be liable for any damage or injury resulting
from any failure to follow these safety instructions, as well as good
manufacturing practices and safety standards that are generally
applicable in the industry, when installing, using or servicing
Markem-Imaje equipment.
Any user who modifies or repairs Markem-Imaje equipment,
uses consumables, spare parts or accessories other than those
supplied by Markem-Imaje, or fails to comply with Markem-Imaje
specifications shall have sole responsibility for the consequences
thereof.
Markem-Imaje shall not be liable for any malfunction or damage
causedbyanymodificationoftheequipmentoruseoftheequipment
for any purposes other than those for which it is designed. The
user shall be solely responsible to take any precautions required
by any use to which the user puts the Markem-Imaje equipment.
Markem-Imaje consumables (inks, ribbons, cleaning products and
other consumables), spare parts and accessories are designed for
use with Markem-Imaje equipment. Use of consumables, spare
parts or accessories, that are not produced or recommended by
Markem-Imaje for use with the specific Markem-Imaje equipment
may harm the equipment and cause performance failures.

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Safety instructions
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Because Markem-Imaje equipment is tested with Markem-Imaje
consumablesandsparepartsforconformitywithcertainregulations
and safety standards, use of non-Markem-Imaje consumables
and spare parts also may be inconsistent with testing conditions
and affect compliance of the equipment with certain standards.
The user shall bear all risks associated with use of unsuitable
consumables and spare parts.
Markem-Imaje cannot guarantee the safety and / or suitability of
non-Markem-Imaje print ribbon. The NTRL certification may be
compromised if non Markem-Imaje ribbon is used.
If non-Markem-Imaje ribbon is used, it is recommended that anti
static properties be considered.
This equipment is certified in accordance with the requirements
for CE marking.
■Handling
When removing the printer from the host machine, care should be
taken to first ensure that the body of the printer is at a temperature
that can be comfortably handled. It is important to note that
the small area of the perimeter of the printer main plate which
is exposed between the front and rear covers is likely to be the
warmest zone, and warrants particular attention.
Safety shoes should be worn when installing or removing the
Controller or Printer body from packaging machinery.
These units are heavy and there is a danger of injury if dropped.
To avoid injury by dropping the printer cassette when changing
ribbon, please ensure that the cassette is placed on a bench and
that safety shoes are worn.
Printer weight: - 7.82 kg
Controller weight: 4.52 kg

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■Health / Hygiene / Environment
Solvent-resistant gloves and safety goggles are recommended
during cleaning operations.
Please read the Isopropanol Safety Data Information prior to using
Isopropanol with any Markem-Imaje product.
Noise levels:
Test Standard BS EN ISO 3746:1996
SmartDate X40 Intermittent Mode 199 ppm with a 10 mm Image
(600 mm/s) <70 dB (A)
SmartDate X40 Continuous Mode 275 ppm with a 10 mm Image
(130 mm bag) (600 mm/s) 70 dB (A)
Operating environment of:
32o F to 104o F(0o C to 40o C)
■Installation Requirements
Ensure that these services and control signals are available:
Power - 100 - 230V AC (+/- 10%) 50 - 60 Hz
Compressed Air - 6 Bar (max.), dry and uncontaminated.
A Print Go Signal - This can be either a volt free contact which
closes when printing is required, or a 24 V DC signal from a PNP
sensor (positive edge triggered).
Sufficient space for installation and operation.
SmartDate X40 configured as a continuous printer also requires
an encoder to monitor the substrate speed.

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Safety instructions
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■Installation
First time Installations will normally be carried out by qualified
Markem.Imaje service technicians.
For experienced customers who have existing SmartDate units
and wish to carry out installation themselves, please first check
with Markem.Imaje to ensure that this is advisable.
■Use
The printer is designed for thermal transfer printing.Any other use
of the printer is prohibited, and any consequences shall be under
the entire responsibility of the user.
■Servicing
DISCONNECT the printer from the mains before any operations
requiring components to be removed or exchanged.
Use appropriate tools for any work on the electrical and pnuematic
circuits.
DO NOT operate the machine with any covers removed.All covers
must be in place using the appropriate number of fasteners. It is
essential that electrical and non-electrical connector dust covers
(provided with the machine) are fitted to all unused connectors to
protect against dust and dirt and possible static damage to internal
components.
DISCONNECT the air supply before undertaking work on the
printer.
Do not adjust the regulator pressure above 6 Bar under any
circumstances. Doing so could make the SmartDate X40 unsafe.

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Safety instructions
Batteries
There is a non-replaceable lithium battery mounted on the control
board assembly. Under no circumstances should this be replaced
(it should last for several years). In the event of failure, please
return the whole control board assembly to Markem-Imaje for
repair.
■Recycling
Disposal of used batteries and accumulators (applicable
in EU countries and other European countries with
selective waste collection systems).
Disposal of used electric and electronic appliances
(applicable in EU countries and other European countries
with selective waste collection systems).
These symbols indicate that once these electric and electronic
appliances have reached the end of their life, they cannot be
treated as simple household waste. The same applies for any
batteries and accumulators within the appliances. By making
sure that these items are disposed of in an appropriate manner,
you are playing an active role in preventing potential negative
consequences to the environment and to human health that
might result from improper disposal. Recycling materials also
helps to save natural resources.
By giving your spent electric appliances to a company authorised
to recycle them, you can be certain that all built-in parts will be
dealt with correctly.
For all other scenarios and for how to safely remove the batteries,
accumulatorsandothermaterialsfromyourappliance,pleaserefer
to the user manual or contact your Markem-Imaje representative.
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Instruction manual
SDX40 Continuous Printer
1User Interface
2Printer
3Ribbon Cassette
4Printhead Module
5Ribbon Webbing Diagrams
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2
3
4
5
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Instruction manual
SDX40 Intermittent Printer
1User Interface
2Printer
3Ribbon Cassette
4Printhead Module
5Ribbon Webbing Diagrams
1
2
3
4
5
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Instruction manual
Controller Options
■Overview
SmartDate X40 consists of a printing device and a control device
with an operator interface control panel or an OEM Integrated
controller.
Colour User Interface Controller and Printer.
OEM Controller and Printer.
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Interface overview
■Standard Controller Screen
1234
Button Function
1 Stop producing
2 Registration
3 Select job
4 Start producing
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Interface overview
■OEM Controller Screen
The OEM Controller screen can either be displayed on a PC or
integrated into the Host packaging machine control panel.
The Start and Stop buttons in this case are on the screen instead
of on the controller.
All other fuctionality is exactly the same as the standard controller
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Description of icons
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Home This option will return you to the Home screen.
Print preview This option allows you to preview the selected job.
Folder OK This indicates that there are no faults or warnings
active.
Folder
warning This indicates that there is one or more warnings active.
Folder fault This indicates that there is one or more Fault
messages active.
Menus This option allows you to access the menu options.
Select job This option allows you to select a job to be printed.
Counts This option allows you to view the various printer
counts.
Print adjust This option allows you to configure the basic print
settings.
Settings This option allows access to the printer settings
menus.
Diagnostics Thisoptionallows accesstothevarious diagnostics
functions.
Information or
Statistics This option allows you to view the selected Image field information or statistical details.
Files This option allows you to manage the various
Database files.
Service This option allows access to the Service menu.
This is password protected.
Version
Information This option allows you to view specific information about the printer.

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Start the printer
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Default job
Ready 0
Default job
Producing 0

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Stop the printer
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Default job
Ready 20
Default job
Producing 20

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Select a Job - Local Database
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Job 2
Job 1
Job 3
Select job
Home
Job 1
Home
Field 1
Field 1 [1/4]

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Select a Job - Local Database
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ABCD
12345
ABCD
20/10/10
L12
Confirm Job
Job 1

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Select a Job - Remote Database
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Select Job from Host
Home
Please enter the Job name
Job 1

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Select a Job - Remote Database
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Job 1
Home
Field 1
Field 1 [1/4]
12345
ABCD
20/10/10
L12
Confirm Job
Job 1

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Menu structure
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Home
screen
Status
Select Job
Print adjust
Menus
Counts
Settings
Statistics
Version Information
Diagnostics
Service
Darkness
Registration
Offset
Rotation
Test print
Files