MSSC Smart-Jet Plus User manual

USER MANUAL
Pro Pack Solutions, Inc. 770-554-1187
www.ProPackSolutions.com

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Contents
Contents...................................................................................................................................................2
ABOUT SMART-JET PLUS.......................................................................................................... 4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................................................4
FEATURE MENU .....................................................................................................................................5
WIRELESS KEYBOARDDEFINITION......................................................................................................8
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES .................................................................................................. 8
MOUNTING THE BRACKETS..................................................................................................................8
MOUNTING OPTIONS...........................................................................................................................10
EXTERNAL DEVICECONNECTION......................................................................................... 12
EXTERNAL SENSOR.............................................................................................................................12
ENCODER..............................................................................................................................................
OPERATIONAL CHART.........................................................................................................................14
SMART-JET PLUS OPERATION
Message.................................................................................................................................................
OPERATION WITH WI-FI VIA MOBILE DEVICES
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OUTPUT................................................................................................................................................... 13
RS485 PROTOCOL ............................................................................................................................... 14
QUICK STARTUP................................................................................................................................... 16
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OPERATION WITH WIRELESS KEYBOARD 17
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Compatible WirelessKeyboards
Connect to Keyboard................................................................................................................ 19
Procedure in Details ................................................................................................................. 19
Operation
Settings...................................................................................................................................................
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CONNECT TO WI-FI................................................................................................................ 32
PROCEDURE IN DETAIL
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OPERATION WITH PC 33
MINIMUM PC REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................ 33
CONNECT SMART-JET PLUS TO PC
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Install Smart-Jet Plus software on your PC- Contact: [e-mail] ............................................34
Install Drive for Smart-Jet Plus Printer Controller on PC .........................................................................
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INK CARTRIDGE STORAGE PROCEDURE:.........................................................................................
Smart-Jet Plus FAQ................................................................................................................................
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Install Driver 38
1Plug printer into computer with USB cord that was provided with the unit. 38
2. Power on the printer, go to operate, and “Connect PC.” 38
3. You should hear a beep and computer will search for driver. ........................................................
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PRODUCT WARRANTY ............................................................................................................ 59
APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................. 60
INK CARTRIDGE MAINTENANCE 60
Print head cleaning:.................................................................................................................. 60
Wiping ...................................................................................................................................... 60
Purging..................................................................................................................................... 61
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For short term storing (less than one day):............................................................................... 62
For long term storing (more than one day): .............................................................................. 62
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UPDATE FIRMWARE INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................65
Wireless Device, Apple (iOS) 68
Smart-Jet Plus Replacement Parts.........................................................................................................70
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Uses of Smart-Jet Plus Controller Interface ............................................................................................
Create new message.............................................................................................................................46
Install Smart-Jet Plus Convert Logo (create logo under .hex format) (Contact: [email protected]) 55
Using Smart-Jet Plus Convert Logo........................................................................................................

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ABOUT SMART-JET PLUS
Thank you for purchasing the Smart-Jet Plus Thermal Inkjet Coder, a product of MSSC, LLC. This
printer is designed for packaging printing applications powered by HP Thermal Inkjet Technology.
The Smart-Jet Plus is capable of being controlled via PC connection to print variable data and
barcodes, Wi-Fi connection via mobile devices running on iOS operating systems, and wireless
keyboards. Each option provides a full set of applications.
Smart-Jet Plusproduces crisp text, logos, variable data and barcodes on porous and non-porous media
by automatically recognizing aqueous or solvent inks and applying the appropriate printing
parameters.
The complete system includes one Smart-Jet Plus printer, power supply with On/Off switch,
wireless keyboard, mounting brackets.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Item
No.
Description
Specifications
1.
Model
Smart-Jet Plus
2.
Display
LCD 2.8” automatic rotation
3.
Dimensions (LxWxH)
106x53x83mm / 4.17x2.09x3.27in
4.
Weight
450g 1.00lb
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Power supply
AC 100V –240V, 50/60Hz, 1.4A
6.
Maximum power consumption
48W
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Maximum printing resolution
300x300dpi
8.
Print speed
76m/min@300x300dpi
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Optical density
5 levels
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Operation selection
PC, Wireless keyboard, Wi-Fi
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Message memory
100 messages
12.
Ink solution
Aqueous and Solvent
13.
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”
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Printability
Alphanumeric, logos, date/time, expiry date, Julian date,
shift code, data and barcodes
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Operating temperature
5°C –50°C 41-122°F
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External connections
External sensor, encoder, etc…

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FEATURE MENU
Message Operation Settings
Open Create New Information Purge Speed
Message List Select Font Start Resolution
Type Message Connect PC Density
Delay
Use Symbol Cartridge
Edit Logo Update Logo
Delete Counter String
Date Random Jet
Expired Print Side
Time Sensor
String Direction
Barcode Print Mode
Shiftcode Unit
Wi-Fi
Update Font
Rollover
System Clock
Rotate
Password
Default
Language
IO Signals
Custom String
Coder Name
RS485
LCD Backlight
Reset
About
From the main screen of Smart-Jet Plus, use the , ,, arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired object.
Press Enter to save and apply settings. Otherwise, press ESC.
Message: Insert Fields into your message:
 Create: Create new message
 Open: Open existing messages on the printer memory
 Use: Use existing message
 Edit: Edit existing message
 Delete: Delete message
 Information: Displays setting information
 Symbol: Insert symbols
 Logo: Insert logo or image from your printer memory
 Counter: Insert product counter
 Date: Insert current date
 Expired: Insert expired date
 Time: Insert current time
 String: Insert string
 Barcode: Insert barcodes
 Shiftcode: Insert shift code
Press Insert to insert fields into
messages.
Main Menu

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Operation
 Start: Start printing
 Stop: Stop printing
 Purge: Clean the print head
 Connect PC / Disconnect PC: Connect and disconnect Smart-Jet Plus with PC
Settings
 Speed: Set print speed for the Smart-Jet Plus
 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
 Cartridge: Display the current level of ink in the cartridge
 Update Logo: Update logo or image from USB to the printer memory
 String: Set the chain of data to insert into the print
 Random Jet: Prevents the print head from clogging due to the extended down time between prints
 Print Side: Select nozzle side Odd, Even, or Auto Switch
 Sensor: Select External or Internal sensor
 Directions: Set print direction: : left right, : right left, :reverse left right, : reverse
right left.
 Print Mode: Select your print mode: Sensor mode and Continuous mode
 Unit: Select your desired measurement inch/mm
 Wi-Fi: Connect Wi-Fi to control Smart-Jet Plus by mobile devices
 Update Fonts: Update different font sizes for Smart-Jet Plus
 Rollover: Set different date depending on specific production hour
 System Clock: 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 printer from unauthorized users.
 Default: Reset Smart-Jet Plus to factory defaults
 Language: Select your interface language
 IO Signals: The extend button to re-start machine
 Custom String: Where a commonly used string of data can be entered for inserting into a message
 Coder Name: The name given to the printer
 RS485: Port to connect with external devices such as PC or PLC for advanced function
 LCD Backlight: Edi t timer for backlight shut off
 Reset: This brings the printer back to distributor settings
 About: See current firmware on Smart-Jet Plus and update firmware

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KEY LAYOUT
Light indicators
1. Sensor:
- Set default with black conveyor.
- Internal sensor: Red light; External sensor: Green light.
- Sensor is activated when receives signals.
2. Alarm: Reports errors during operation
3. Wi-Fi/PC: Remains ON when being connected
4. Print: Remains ON when it’s on printing mode
Main ports
1. USB flash port for updating firmware, fonts andlogo
2. For Wireless Keyboard receiver
3. For PC Connection
4. For External sensor, Encoder, etc…
5. Power supply
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WIRELESS KEYBOARDDEFINITION
No.
Key
Uses
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Enter
Confirm, save or apply
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ESC
Go to previous session
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/
Move your cursor to left/right
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/
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 Shift into the message
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Backspace
Delete your message from right to left
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Tab
Move your cursor faster
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Home/End
Move your cursor to Home/End
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
MOUNTING THE BRACKETS
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Step 1: Installing the clamps to the side of the conveyor

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Step 2: Installing the clamps to the round bar
MOUNTING OPTIONS
Select the suitable bar length
 Horizontal setup