Matthews 8000+ Series User manual

Print Heads
8000+ Range
Technical Manual
Version: 1 Issue: 1
Order number 795 714.01
8000+ MINI 7v
8000+ MIDI 7v
8000+ MAXI 7v
8000+ MINI 16v
8000+ MIDI 16v
8000+ MAXI 16v
8000+ MINI 32v
8000+ MIDI 32v
8000+ MAXI 32v
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
Conditions.........................................................................................1
Safety & Certification........................................................................1
About this manual.............................................................................2
History ..............................................................................................2
Overview
The 8000+ Range Print Heads.........................................................3
External Parts...................................................................................3
Print Head Compatibility...................................................................4
Pigmented Inks.................................................................................4
Dimensions.......................................................................................4
Installation
Adapting to Print Direction................................................................7
Positioning........................................................................................7
Using with the SX-32 and SX-32e Control Units..............................8
Using with the DOD•8400 and DOD•8400e Control Units................8
Using with the V84(e) and V84i Control Units..................................9
Reconditioning and In-Service-Rotation of Print Heads ...................10
Connecting to an Ink Supply Unit.....................................................12
Starting Up........................................................................................14
Appendices
Security Notices................................................................................17
Print Head Comparison Charts.........................................................17
Troubleshooting................................................................................18
User Notes........................................................................................20

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Introduction
© Copyright Matthews Swedot AB, Mölndal 2006.
Conditions
Matthews Swedot AB reserves the right to change specifications in both the text and
illustrations without prior notice. The contents of this publication may not be copied,
either wholly or in part, without permission.
Matthews Swedot AB can not be held responsible for any direct, indirect, specific,
accidental or resultant injuries caused by a fault with the product, or by an error in the
accompanying documentation.
Safety & Certification
Matthews Swedot AB and Matthews Marking Products disclaim all responsibility
regarding the CE directive if this product is used, altered or installed in any way other
than described in this manual.
Please note the following warnings:
• Please read all instructions before using this product for the first time.
• We do not recommend the use of extension cables.
• Cables and tubes must not be subjected to strain or tension.
• Bends in cables should be no less than ten times the diameter of the cable.
• Ensure that this product is not placed anywhere where the cable can be stood on or
snagged.
• Do not attempt to open the cover of this product. Internal parts cannot be serviced
by the user.
• Never point the nozzle end of a print head at yourself or another person.
• All chemicals, even ink, may present unknown health hazards, and should be
treated with caution. Please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for further
information.
• To avoid ink and cleaner fluid spill, ensure that all tubes (including connections
and joints) are mounted so that they can not be damaged or inadvertantly
detached.
• Never use sharp or pointed tools when cleaning or replacing the print head.
• Disconnect the power to the printer and call in qualified personnel under the fol-
lowing conditions:
The power cable or plug is damaged or worn • Liquid has been spilled on the
Contact details - Manufacturer
Matthews Swedot AB
Möbelgatan 4
431 33 Mölndal
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
USA
Matthews Marking Products
6515 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
China
Kenuohua Matthews
Building C, Jinri Science Park
No.26 Jinyuan Road
Daxing Industrial Development Zone
Beijing 102600
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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printer • Rain or water has got into the printer • The printer is not functioning cor-
rectly despite the user following the instructions for use • You have dropped this
product or the casing has been damaged. • This product is not functioning cor-
rectly and requires service.
About this manual
This manual gives technical information which is particular to print heads in the
Jet•A•Mark 8000+ range. These are:
•8000+ MINI 7v • 8000+ MINI 16v • 8000+ MINI 32v
•8000+ MIDI 7v • 8000+ MIDI 16v • 8000+ MIDI 32v
•8000+ MAXI 7v • 8000+ MAXI 16v • 8000+ MAXI 32v
This manual does not cover information related to other products, such as how to
connect a print head to a specific control unit. For this and more information related
to other products, please see the documentation received with those products.
The 8000 MINI 7v IP65, V3 print head is covered in the Special Print Heads docu-
mentation. Please contact your dealer for more information.
User information for these print heads is covered in the User Guide received with
your print head.
History
The following table shows which Technical Manual should be used with which print
head:
Print Head
model Print Head serial number
Manual
version
numbera
a. Shown on the Contents page.
Update information
8000+ print
heads 32v - 3900 and above
16v - 5250 and above
7v - 1700 and above
V1 I1 First release

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The 8000+ Range Print Heads
The Jet•A•Mark 8000+ range comprises of the MINI, MIDI and MAXI print head
types. Each type has different printing characteristics with respect to print resolution
(drop size) where MINI print heads are used for high resolution printing and produce,
therefore, small drops, MAXI heads print at a low resolution using large drops and
MIDI heads have printing characteristics falling in the middle of the two.
Each print head type is available in three models: a 7 valve print head, a 16 valve
print head and a 32 valve print head, one for each maximum print height.
See “Print Head Comparison Charts” on page 17 for tables showing the differences
between the print heads.
External Parts
8000+ MINI 7v
8000+ MIDI 7v
8000+ MAXI 7v
8000+ MINI 16v
8000+ MIDI 16v
8000+ MAXI 16v
8000+ MINI 32v
8000+ MIDI 32v
8000+ MAXI 32v
Connection to control unit
Nozzles (ink out)
Printout activator
bracket
Mounting clamp
Ink connector
Cleaner fluid connector
(16v and 32v heads only)
Flush valve
Print target guide plate

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Print Head Compatibility
The 8000+ print heads are fully compatible with control units used for 8000 print
heads. An 8000+ print head can be used to replace an existing 8000 print head that is
in operation. There is no need to make any changes in the control unit and its settings.
Pigmented Inks
Failure to correctly use pigmented inks, as described below, can cause
permanent damage and void the print head’s warranty.
All maintenance information contained in this manual is only applicable when using
non-pigmented inks.
If an 8000+ print head is to be used with pigmented inks a Matthews CISU
(Circulating ink Supply Unit) must also be used. The operation and maintenance
information provided in the CISU’s Operator manual must be adhered to.
Dimensions
8000+ range, 7v - Approximate weight, excluding clamp: 0,9kg (2lb.)
0,5mm (0,02in)*
190mm (7,5in)
328mm (12,9in) 400mm (15,7in)**
380mm (15,0in)**
280mm (11,0in)**
87,5mm (3,4in)
123mm (4,8in)
42,7mm (1,7in)
30mm
(1,2in)
55mm
(2,2in)
D 18mm
(0,7in)
Distance from nozzle plate to outer edge
of print target guide plate.
Approximate distance.
Approximate minimum space necessary.
*
**
***
450mm (17,5in)***

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8000+ range, 16v - Approximate weight, excluding clamp: 1,4kg (3lb.)
8000+ range, 32v - Approximate weight, excluding clamp: 2,2kg (4,8lb.)
380mm (151,0in)**
0,5mm (0,02in)*
190mm (7,5in)
328mm (12,9in) 490mm (19,3in)**
280mm (11,0in)** Cleaner
Ink
400mm (15,7in)**
123,5mm (4,9in)
159mm (6,3in)
44mm (1,7in)
30mm
(1,2in)
55mm
(2,2in)
D 18mm
(0,7in)
Distance from nozzle plate to outer edge
of print target guide plate.
Approximate distance.
Approximate minimum space necessary.
*
**
***
450mm (17,5in)***
380mm (151,0in)**
0,5mm (0,02in)*
190mm (7,5in)
328mm (12,9in) 490mm (19,3in)**
280mm (11,0in)** Cleaner
Ink
400mm (15,7in)**
187,5mm (7,4in) 223,4mm (8,8in)
44mm (1,7in)
30mm (1,2in)
55mm (2,2in)
D 18mm (0,7in)
Distance from nozzle plate to outer edge
of print target guide plate.
Approximate distance.
Approximate minimum space necessary.
*
**
***
450mm (17,5in)***

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Print head mounting clamp
Side view Top view
30mm
(1,18in)
53mm
(2,08in)
6,75mm
(0,26in)
57mm (2,24in)
75mm (2,95in)
57mm
(2,24in)
75mm
(2,95in)
15mm
(0,59in)
15mm
(0,59in)
37,5mm (1,47in)
Diameter 25,4mm (1in) Diameter 6,5mm (0,25in)