MSSC Smart-Jet BLUE User manual

T H E R M A L I N K J E T C O D E R
USER MANUAL

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V2.0
User manual
Tinh Vo
February 20, 2019

SAFETY INFORMATION..........................................................................................................................................5
EMERGENCY CASE.................................................................................................................................................6
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION...............................................................................................................................6
PRODUCT WARRANTY ..........................................................................................................................................6
ABOUT MACHINE................................................................................................................................................... 7
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................................8
Machine details.....................................................................................................................................................8
Keyboard.................................................................................................................................................................8
Android devices ....................................................................................................................................................8
Personal computer ...............................................................................................................................................8
MACHINE OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................9
Indicator LED ..........................................................................................................................................................9
Connecting Port ....................................................................................................................................................9
Keyboard...............................................................................................................................................................10
Operation menu on machine .........................................................................................................................10
Operation menu on computer .......................................................................................................................13
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES .............................................................................................................................17
GETTING STARTED .................................................................................................................................................17
EXTERNAL DEVICES CONNECTIONS.................................................................................................................17
EXTERNAL SENSOR....................................................................................................................................................18
ENCODER...................................................................................................................................................................19
COMBINE EXTERNAL SENSOR AND ENCODER...................................................................................................20
ALARM ........................................................................................................................................................................21
INPUT AND OUTPUT...................................................................................................................................................22
QUICK STARTUP ................................................................................................................................................... 22
REQUIRED COMPONENTS ......................................................................................................................................22
Setup machine ....................................................................................................................................................23
Keyboard setup...................................................................................................................................................23
Bluetooth setup....................................................................................................................................................23
PC connection setup.........................................................................................................................................23
Setup external devices (Optional) .................................................................................................................23
Create first messages.........................................................................................................................................23
FIRMWARE INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................................26
MESSAGE.......................................................................................................................................................................26
OPERATION....................................................................................................................................................................35
SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................................................................35
PC APPLICATION INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................45

HARDWARE SETUP ..........................................................................................................................................................45
SOFTWARE SETUP............................................................................................................................................................45
Install application................................................................................................................................................45
Waiting for complete and Click Finish. .........................................................................................................46
Install driver ...........................................................................................................................................................46
Install driver on Windows 8, 10 .........................................................................................................................51
SOFTWARE USING ..........................................................................................................................................................51
Printer Controller Interface ...............................................................................................................................52
Create new message ........................................................................................................................................52
UPDATE FIRMWARE INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................................62
Prepare USB flash.................................................................................................................................................63
Update firmware .................................................................................................................................................63
Update logo .........................................................................................................................................................64
Update font ..........................................................................................................................................................64
Update Russian font ...........................................................................................................................................64
Machine default..................................................................................................................................................64

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Have to STOP machine before plug / unplug cartridge.
Avoid using with the high voltage, strong impact to the coder.
Limit store the coder in the high dusty working environment.
The working temperature of the coder is 5oC –50oC.
Turn off printer before plugged / un-plugged any cable (ENCODER / SENSOR / IO).
Be careful of using other external devices such as: ENCODER / SENSOR / ALARM
BEACON / POWER SUPPLY.
Do not try to use other cartridges that is not supplied from your supplier.
Be careful of updating firmware and software.
Use glove to avoid the sharp from mounting bracket.
Recommend use mask and glasses to avoid the ink fly in air.
Do not cover the ventilation.
Do not expose to excessive heat sources, sunshine, fire or the like.
For indoor use only. the apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
No user replaceable parts inside, refer servicing to manufacturer specified agency or
qualified service personnel.
Only use an accessories/battery specified by the manufacturer.
Disposal: all electrical and electronic products including batteries should be disposed
of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities
appointed by the government or the local authorities.
Use only the power supply listed in the user instructions: power supply adaptor:
manufacturer: MEAN WELL ENTERPRISES CO., LTD., MODEL NO.: GS60A12-P1J or
EDACPOWER ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., MODEL NO.: EA10681N-120

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EMERGENCY CASE
IN SOME SPECIAL CASE LIKE: APPEAR SMOKE ON
PRINTER, PRINT OUT CONTINUOUSLY WITHOUT CONTROL,
FIRE, EXPLOSIVE SOUND, ETC.
PLEASE REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY IMMEDIATELY!
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
DON’T THROW PRINTER /
INK CARTRIDGE TO
RECYCLE BIN
PRODUCT WARRANTY
Limited warranty. The housing and circuit board for each printer is warranted to be free
from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the
bill of lading date. This limited warranty does not apply to spare parts, authorized inks, or
cartridges, or to housings and circuit boards that experience problems resulting from
misuse, tampering or improper storage.
The warranty is VOID if:
Any non-original parts and unapproved OEM inks are used.
The product has been altered or modified without approval from us.
Print head damage is a result of improper installation.
Damage occurs from an accident, such as but not limited to, being dropped, being
sprayed with water or other liquids, caused by a natural disaster, caused by stocking
or shipping conditions.
Unapproved, wrong or unstable power supply is used.

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ABOUT MACHINE
Thank you for purchasing the Smart –Jet Blue Thermal Inkjet Coder, a product of
MSSC LLC, US. This printer is designed for packaging printing applications powered by HP
Thermal Inkjet Technology.
Machine boasts to be able to control via PC connection to print variable data and
barcodes, Bluetooth connection via mobile devices running on Android operating
systems and wireless keyboard. Each option provides a full set of applications.
Machine produces crisp text, logos, variable data and barcodes on porous and non-
porous media by automatically recognizes aqueous and solvent inks and applies the
appropriate printing parameters.
The complete system includes one machine, power supply with On/Off switch, wireless
keyboard, mounting brackets and necessary software for PC and Bluetooth operations.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Machine details
NO
DESCRIPTION
SPECIFICATIONS
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Model
Smart –Jet Blue
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Display
LCD 2.8” automatic rotation
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Dimensions (LxWxH)
107.5 x 74.5 x 83 mm / 4.23 x 2.93 x 3.27 inches
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Weight
450g
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Power supply
AC 100V –240V, 50/60Hz, 2.0A - EDACPOWER
AC 100V –240V, 50/60Hz, 1.4A - MEAN WELL
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Maximum power consumption
48W
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Maximum printing resolution
600x600dpi
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Print speed
76m/min @ 300x300dpi
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Optical density
5 levels
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Operation selection
Wireless keyboard, PC and Bluetooth
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Message memory
100 messages
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Ink solution
Aqueous and Solvent
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Menu language
Multiple / selectable
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Printable characters
Windows true fonts with PC connection
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No. of lines
Maximum 6 lines
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Character height
Maximum 12.7mm / 0.5 inches
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Printability
Alphanumeric, logos, date, time, expiry date,
Julian date, shift code, database and barcodes
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Operating temperature
50C –500C
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External connections
External sensor, encoder, alarm kit, etc…
Keyboard
The Machine is currently compatible with all wireless 2.0 keyboards available in the
market.
Android devices
Control machine via Wi-Fi connection by using Android devices from 4.0 up to.
Personal computer
CPU: Core 2 Duo 2x2.0 GHz.
Ram: 2GB.
Hard disk space: 50 MB.
Operating system: Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 (32, 64 bits).
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.

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MACHINE OVERVIEW
Indicator LED
ITEMS
DETAIL
[1] SENSORS
Default setting is don’t recognize black conveyor
Internal sensor: Red light
External sensor: Green light
Sensor is activated when receives signals
[2] ALARM
Remains ON to indicate error
[3] BLUETOOTH/PC
Remains ON when being connected
[4] PRINT
Remains ON when it’s on printing mode
Connecting Port

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ITEMS
DETAIL
[1] USB FLASH
USB 2.0 flash for updating firmware, fonts and logo
[2] USB KEYBOARD
For USB 2.0 wireless keyboard receiver
[3] USB PC
For PC connection with USB 2.0 cable A-B
[4] DB15 EXTENDED
Extend port for external sensor, encoder, alarm, etc…
[5] 12VDC
Power supply
Keyboard
NO
KEY
USE
1
Enter
Confirm, save or apply
2
ESC
Go to previous session
3
/
Move your cursor to left/right
4
/
Move your cursor up/down
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Shift
Press and hold “Shift” to input capitalized characters
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Insert
Press “Insert” to insert Symbol, Logo, Counter, Date, Expired,
Time, String, Barcode and Shiftcode into the message
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Backspace
Delete your message from the left
8
Tab
Move your cursor faster
9
Home/End
Move your cursor to Home/End
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Caps lock
Uppercase font
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F4
Insert suomi symbol
Operation menu on machine
Main Menu
Message
Operation
Setting
Free
Design
Open
Create
new
Information
Purge
Start/Stop
Connect
PC
Encoder
Resolution
Density
Start
Use
Select
font
Select size
Delay
Cartridge
Update Logo
Load
Edit
Insert Menu
(Popup menu when
press Insert)
String
Auto Jet
Channel
Preview
Delete
Symbol
Logo
Sensor
Direction
Print Mode
Counter
Date
Unit
Bluetooth
Update Font
Expired
Time
Rollover
System
time
Rotate
String
Barcode
Password
Default
Language
Shiftcode
IO Signals
Coder
name
RS485
LCD BackLight
Reset
Bi-directional
Set up backup
About
From the main screen of machine, use arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired
object. Press Enter to save and apply settings. Otherwise, press ESC.

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Message
MENU
SUB MENU
DESCRIPTION
Create new
Select font
Select kind of font you need to use on
messages. Support two kind of font:
Uppercase font and Normal font.
Select size
Select size of messages: support up to
6 sizes.
Insert menu (Symbol, Logo,
Counter, Date, Expired, Time,
String, Barcode and Shiftcode)
Insert some needed component to
your messages.
Free design
Start
Start printing template just load from
usb flash.
Load
Load template just create on software
Free design into printer.
Preview
View template just load from usb flash.
Open
Use
Use the existing messages on the
machine memory for printing.
Edit
Edit the existing message.
Delete
Delete existing messages.
Information
Show all information needed to
monitor your printing process.
Operation
MENU
DESCRIPTION
Start / Stop
Start or Stop printing job. Combine and press CTRL +
SHIFT + ENTER on keyboard to fast Start / Stop print.
Purge
All of nozzle on cartridge will push out ink. After purged
you will see 2 lines of ink on substrate.
Connect PC / Disconnect PC
Connect or Disconnect machine from PC.
Please stop print first, before go to Connect PC menu.
Settings
MENU
DESCRIPTION
Encoder
Set print speed for the machine or select to enable external encoder
Resolution
Set your desired resolution
Density
Set optical density of the print
Delay
Set the distance since the sensor receives signal to the start of printing.
Or the delay distance after printer take a print command
Cartridge
Display the current level of ink in the cartridge. Or kind of current
cartridge is plugged to machine

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Update Logo
Update logo from USB to the machine memory
String
Set the chain of data to insert into the print
Auto Jet
Prevents the print head from clogging due to the extended down
time between prints. This will be useful when you print on Solvent base
ink with decap time is low
Channel
Select nozzle side on the cartridge: Odd, Even or Auto switch
Sensor
Select External or Internal sensor
Direction
Set print direction: : left to right, : right to left, : reverse
left to right and : reverse right to left
Print Mode
Select printing mode: Sensor mode and Continuous mode
Unit
Select desired measurement inches/mm
Bluetooth
Turn on Bluetooth connection to help you can search the printer via
app on Android devices
Update Font
Update different font sizes for machine via USB flash contain of full
firmware
Rollover
Set different date depending on specific production hour
System time
Set time and date for your system clock
Rotate
Select your screen modes: Auto-rotate or Lock rotate
Password
Set to authorize different level of users or to protect the machine from
unauthorized users. Default is 1234567890
Default
Reset machine to factory default
Language
Select your interface language. Or add more interface language
from USB flash
IO signals
The extend button to re-start machine. This will help in some special
case
Coder name
This name will be showed once you use the Android app to search or
connect
RS485
Enable the RS485 protocol on machine. To help you able to control
multiple printer by one Controller (PLC, PC, Laptop…) on RS485
network
LCD Backlight
Adjust the time that turn on the light of screen. Your screen will
become black but all activity still working. Turn on screen by press any
key on keyboard
Reset
Reset the memory of Counter variable on message. The memory of
Counter will help you save the current value of Counter event you
stop print or machine is turned off
Bi-directional
When you enable this function, printer will automatic change direction
with the number of changing you setting
Set up backup
Backup and restore: Font, logo, languages and settings from usb flash
Noted: only use backup file and restore it on the same firmware
version
About
Display current firmware version on printer and allow your update new
firmware to machine

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Operation menu on computer
PRINTER CONTROL
Setting all printing parameters for the message before start printing.
Be sure to stop the printing mode before setting the parameters.
Printer quality
Resolution
Select your desired resolution. There are 7 levels to select with PC mode.
Density
Select your desired optical density. There are 5 levels to select.
Unit
Select your measurement Inches or Millimeters.
Direction
Select your print direction Left to right, Right to left, Left to right reverse and Right to
left reverse.
Encoder
Encoder is recommended to optimize maximum print quality.
Turn ON Encoder to operate Machine with encoder. Print speed of Machine will be
automatically synchronized with conveyor speed. You have 3 mode: Real, Fast and
Slow.

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Turn OFF Encoder to disable encoder. Input your desired speed at Speed to synchronize
with the speed of the conveyor.
Max Speed: shows the maximum speed you can achieve with the current resolution and
density.
NOTES:
Ensure your encoder is working if it is ON and can detect the objects.
To make a test print without conveyor, turn OFF encoder.
Jettings
Periodically purge to clean the print head.
Turn ON Status and set the time for purging in the Time by click up or down at or input
the desired value. This value is adjustable from 10s to 9,000s.
Switch Nozzle
Select nozzle sides, ODD or EVEN.
Turn on ODD to print on the odd side (with 300x300dpi).
Turn on EVEN to print on the even side (with 300x300dpi).
Auto Switch Nozzle
Select ON for automatically changing nozzles between ODD and EVEN. And then select
the number of changing. Otherwise, select OFF.
Print mode
Select your printing mode: Continuous Mode or Sensor Mode.
Sensor Mode
Machine prints when sensor is triggered.
Select Internal to print with a built-in sensor on Machine.
Set Delay before and Delay after print to have your message printed at the desired
position.
Select External to print with external sensor.
Input distance from external sensor to the print head, set Delay before and Delay
after print to have your message printed at the desired position.
Go to Repeat Sensor times to input how many prints to be repeated.
Go to Sensor Fixed Length to input the value or select the value by click up or down
at .
Continuous Mode
You have 2 mode: Level and Immediate.
Level: Machine will print continuously when sensor ON and stop when sensor OFF.
Immediate : Machine will print continuously when a sensor is triggered for the first time.
When Continue mode is applied, distance between the messages on the same object
should to be set.

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Go to Continue Fixed Length to input the value or select the value by click up or down
at .
Printing Status
Machine is connected to PC.
Machine is disconnected from PC.
Displays the current speed of conveyor synchronized by encoder.
Displays the number of pages printed (left) per the total pages to print
(right).
Select page to Start/End printing, apply for counter, barcode, data
field. The data will continue to be printed from the start page.
Ink level will show ink-volume when we insert cartridge into printer.
Printer Controller
Print: Select to print

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Pause: Select to temporary stop printing
Stop: stop printing. This must be applied before adjusting parameters or editing the
message.
Please tick check here if you don’t want to repeat data.
Settings POD.
DESIGNING MESSAGES
New template: Create new message with free template design.
Edit: Edit width or rename of template.
Open: Open message from PC.
Save template: Save message to PC.
Export to .tiff files: Export message in Tiff format.
Delete: Delete object.
Cut: Cut object.
Copy: Copy object.
Paste: Paste object.
Shapes: Select image to insert into message: Line, Rectangle, Square, Circle and
Oval.

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Text: Insert characters and barcodes.
Data Fields: Insert data.
Serial Number: Insert counter.
Shift Code: insert shift code.
Image: Insert image or logo.
POD: Insert POD fields.
TOOLS
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
See at QUICK GUIDE.
GETTING STARTED
Install the machine on your conveyor according to the installation instructions. See the Quick
Guide for more information.
Set print direction and appropriate throw distance to obtain best print quality (1-3 mm).
Insert ink cartridge.
Plug the power cord into an appropriate power source to start up the machine.
Insert keyboard receiver to keyboard port, turn on wireless keyboard.
EXTERNAL DEVICES CONNECTIONS
NOTES:
Machine is able to operate with External Sensor, Encoder, Alarm at a time. Consult
your supplier for further supports on the settings and connections.
To connect machine with External Sensor, Encoder, Alarm, etc…, additional
connector DB15 (male) will be required.
Purge: all of nozzle on cartridge will push out some ink. This will
help clean all cartridge.
Ink Cost: calculate number of printing job, ink price, price for
each print.
Event Log: view all of action that user did on application.
Convert logo: using export image to .hex file and update
into printer.
Languages: Change interface languages on PC app.

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EXTERNAL SENSOR
Machine supports NPN, PNP and Push-pull sensor types.
Connect sensor using power supply on machine.
Connect sensor to machine using external power supply. Below demonstration is for
external power supply of 5V.

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ENCODER
An encoder is recommended to ensure the best print quality regardless the inconsistent
speed of conveyor.
To calculate wheel diameter (D) depend on resolution (R) is:
D = R/( x 600) (inches).
Example: Encoder has R = 3600 (PPR),
D= 1.90985 inches ~ 48.5 mm.

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COMBINE EXTERNAL SENSOR AND ENCODER
In some case you need to use external sensor and encoder to get perfect printing quality.
But the machine have one extended port only. Please do as following instruction to take
external sensor and encoder work together with machine.
See picture for this situation.
See this picture for connection pins.
NOTES:
PIN12 (12V) use for both of Encoder and External sensor.