Open Date Equipment CLEANCODE EV II User manual

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CLEANCODE EV II
INK JET PRINTERS
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Open Date Equipment Ltd.
8 & 9 Puma Trade Park
Morden Road
Mitcham
Surrey
CR4 4DG
UK
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
www.opendate.co.uk

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This manual is for use in operating and maintaining the CLEANCODE EV II Ink Jet
Printer. This includes various optional features, which may not be included in your
basic model printer. For basic start-up instructions, please refer to PART 1
Installation Procedures.
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored on a
retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of Open Date
Equipment Ltd.
Open Date Equipment Ltd. has a policy of continual product improvement. The
Company therefore reserves the right to modify the information contained in this
manual without prior notice.
ALL PRINT CARTRIDGES SUPPLIED BY OPEN DATE EQUIPMENT LTD. ARE
FACTORY TESTED AND PROFILED TO PRODUCE AN OPTIMUM AND
CONSISTANT CODE. USING OTHER THAN AUTHORISED CARTRIDGES WILL
CAUSE UNDESIRABLE RESULTS.
EACH FLASH DATA CARD IS PROFILED EXPLICITELY FOR ITS’ INTENDED
PRINTER, AND IS SECURITY LOCKED PROHIBITING USE IN OTHER THAN
THE ORIGINAL PRINTER FOR WHICH IT WAS PURCHASED. KEEP ALL
UPGRADE CARDS IN A SECURE PLACE.
CLEANCODE EV II IS A FULLY FEATURED MODEL WITH VARIABLE FIELD
PROGRAMMING AND BARCODE CAPABILITIES.

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CLEANCODE CONTROLLER

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL ......................................1
PART 1: INSTALLATION PROCEDURES............................................1
INSTALLING THE CLEANCODE EV II PRINTING SYSTEM.............................................................1
MOUNTING ON PRODUCTION LINE.............................................................................................1
GROUNDING STRAP INSTALLATION...........................................................................................2
INPUT POWER CONNECTION AND MODIFICATION ..................................................................2
INSTALLING THE PRINT CARTRIDGE .............................................................................................3
CONNECTING THE CONTROLLER TO THE CARRIAGE ................................................................4
CONFIGURING THE PRINTER.......................................................................................................... 5
SYSTEM RESET.................................................................................................................................6
MULTIPLE PRINT HEADS..................................................................................................................7
CLEANCODE EV II QUICK START ....................................................................................................8
CHANGING LANGUAGE PROMPTS..............................................................................................8
ENABLING PRINT MODE ...............................................................................................................8
HEAD SELECT MODE ....................................................................................................................8
ENTERING A MESSAGE ................................................................................................................8
STORING A MESSAGE ................................................................................................................10
LOADING A MESSAGE.................................................................................................................11
CLEANCODE EV II QUICK SETUP..................................................................................................12
PART 2: OPERATION PROCEDURES................................................13
OVERVIEW CONTROLLER and LCD ..............................................................................................13
KEYPAD KEY DESCRIPTIONS ....................................................................................................14
TURNING ON THE PRINT STATION FOR THE FIRST TIME.........................................................15
CHECKING SYSTEM INFORMATION..........................................................................................15
CHECKING LOADED FONTS.......................................................................................................15
CHANGING SYSTEM DATE AND DAY OF WEEK CODES ........................................................ 16
CHANGING SYSTEM TIME AND DATE ROLL OVER TIME .......................................................17
PROGRAMMING...............................................................................................................................19
DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................19
PRINT MODE AND STOPPED “COMMAND” MODE ................................................................... 19
MENU STRUCTURE.........................................................................................................................20
F1 MENU .......................................................................................................................................21
1 = CHARACTER SPACING:.....................................................................................................21
2 = EXT. ENCODER: .................................................................................................................21
3 = DATE OFFSET: ...................................................................................................................22
4 = BARCODE TYPE: ................................................................................................................22
F2 MENU .......................................................................................................................................24
1 - DIRECTION: .........................................................................................................................24
2 - PRINT INVERSE:..................................................................................................................24
3 – PRODUCT DETECT: ........................................................................................................... 24
4 - AUTO REPEAT:....................................................................................................................25
F3 MENU .......................................................................................................................................26
1 – PRODUCT COUNT:.............................................................................................................26
2 – shift code:.............................................................................................................................27
3 – DATE FORMAT:...................................................................................................................28
4 – TIME FORMAT:....................................................................................................................30
F4 MENU .......................................................................................................................................31
1 - LANGUAGE: .........................................................................................................................31
2 - INK SUPPLY:........................................................................................................................31
3 – SET UNIT I.D.: .....................................................................................................................32
4 – LOAD CARD: .......................................................................................................................33
SETTING PRINT DELAY AND LINE SPEED ...................................................................................36
SETTING LINE SPEED .................................................................................................................36
SETTING PRINT DELAY...............................................................................................................37
SETTING HEAD ALIGNMENT ...................................................................................................... 37
INPUT, EDIT OR DELETE MESSAGES...........................................................................................38
VARIABLE FIELD FORMAT PRINTING........................................................................................45
MESSAGE STORAGE ......................................................................................................................48

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STORING A MESSAGE ................................................................................................................48
RECALLING A STORED MESSAGE ............................................................................................48
PART 3: MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES..........................................49
SHORT PERIODS OF SHUT DOWN ...............................................................................................49
LONG PERIODS OF SHUT-DOWN..................................................................................................50
PRINT CARTRIDGE MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................................51
PRINT CARRIAGE MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................52
PRINT CARRIAGE MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................53
EXPLODED VIEW OF THE C21002 PRINT CARRIAGE .................................................................53
PART 4: TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRS FAULTS ..............................................................54
PART 5: PARTS LIST AND OPTIONS ...............................................55
PART 6: COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL .......................................56
DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................. 57
DATA WORD DEFINITION ...........................................................................................................57
BAUD RATE ..................................................................................................................................57
DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................57
CABLING FOR EVLINK ENVIRONMENT.....................................................................................57
HARDWARE INTERFACE ............................................................................................................57
PHYSICAL CONNECTIONS RS485 print carriage .......................................................................58
PROTOCOL FORMAT:..................................................................................................................58
CLEANCODE EV PRINTABLE CHARACTER SET ......................................................................58
SOFTWARE PROTOCOL.................................................................................................................59
ERROR CODES................................................................................................................................59
COMMANDS: ....................................................................................................................................60
PART 7: OPTION JUMPERS AND CABLING .....................................75
OPTION JUMPER DESCRIPTIONS.................................................................................................75
VSEL J7 .........................................................................................................................................75
ENSEL J9 ...................................................................................................................................... 75
PRSEL J10 ....................................................................................................................................75
JUMPER LOCATION.....................................................................................................................76
OPTION CABLING DESCRIPTIONS................................................................................................77
PART 8: SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................79
PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................79
PRINT CHARACTERISTICS ......................................................................................................... 79
CONTROLLER ..............................................................................................................................79
PRINT CARRIAGE ........................................................................................................................79
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ................................................................................................79
GENERAL......................................................................................................................................79
DEFAULT SETTINGS .......................................................................................................................80
APPENDIX A – PRODUCING RELIABLE BAR CODES .....................81
BARCODE INTEGRITY - ..................................................................................................................81
CONTRACT RATIO - ........................................................................................................................81
BAR SEPARATION -.........................................................................................................................81
QUIET ZONE - ..................................................................................................................................81
PROGRAMMING BAR CODES: .......................................................................................................82
BARCODE TECHNIQUES: ...............................................................................................................83
BARCODE TYPES............................................................................................................................87
USING CHECK CHARACTER: ......................................................................................................... 90

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
PART 1: INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
INSTALLING THE CLEANCODE EV II PRINTING SYSTEM
Caution should be taken while installing the CLEANCODE EV printing system on to
your equipment. Open Date Equipment Ltd. has taken every precaution to ensure a
safe and accurate instruction set to guide the installer through the installation
process.
Follow the operational guidelines in the installation procedures.
VERIFY THAT YOUR EQUIPMENT IS IN PROPER OPERATING
CONDITION.
LOCATE A CONVENIENT POSITION ON YOUR EQUIPMENT.
CLEANCODE EV II REQUIRES 115mm OF SPACE ON THE
PRODUCTION LINE.
FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.
CAREFULLY READ ALL INSTALLATION PROCEDURES BEFORE
PROCEEDING.
INSTALL THE PRINTING SYSTEM ONTO YOUR EQUIPMENT.
THERE IS NO EXTRA HARDWARE REQUIRED OTHER THAN THAT
SUPPLIED IN THE INSTALLATION KIT.
MOUNTING ON PRODUCTION LINE
Locate the supplied mounting template and
affix in a convenient location on the
production line. Spot and drill both mounting
holes for an M8 screw. NOTE: the user may
also thread the side of the conveyer using
an M8 tap.
Fasten the mounting bracket to the conveyer
using the supplied mounting hardware and
ensuring that the supplied ground strap is
located securely beneath either of the two mounting bolts, and that conductivity to
earth ground is less than 1 ohm. This ensures a proper path for static discharge,
should the need arise.

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GROUNDING STRAP INSTALLATION
INPUT POWER CONNECTION AND MODIFICATION
Insert the power plug to the available power source. The supplied power supply will
is universal and will auto detect 100/240 VAC 50-60hZ.
No other adjustments are necessary.
INSTALL STRAP
UNDER M8 SCREW.
ENSURE
CONDUCTIVITY TO
EARTH GROUND IS
LESS THAN 1 OHM

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INSTALLING THE PRINT CARTRIDGE
Remove the protective film from the face of the print head and retain the film. This
protective film may be re-applied to store partially used cartridges. If it is necessary
to remove the print head and store for a long period of time, it is best to re-apply the
plastic film, and place the cartridge in a closable plastic bag. Rotate the Print Head
Release mechanism to the rear of the print head so that it is free for insertion of the
print cartridge. Push the print cartridge in and down to insert it into the print carriage.
Gently lift the locking arm and press forward against the print cartridge. A snap will
be felt as the locking mechanism presses the cartridge into the correct position.
NOTE: EACH PRINT CARTRIDGE HAS BEEN PROFILED AT
THE FACTORY. THIS PROCEDURE DETERMINES THE
OPTIMAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTECS FOR EACH
INDIVIDUAL CARTRIDGE. USING ANY OTHER PRINT
CARTRIDGE WILL HAVE UNDESIRABLE RESULTS.
NOTE: WHEN A NEW CARTRIDGE IS INSTALLED,
BOTH THE RED AND GREEN LIGHT WILL FLASH
TWICE INDICATING A CORRECT INSTALLATION.
THE USER MUST REMEMBER TO RESET THE INK
LEVEL UNDER THE F4 FUNCTION KEY MENU.

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CONNECTING THE CONTROLLER TO THE CARRIAGE
Connect the Controller to the print carriage using the supplied 900mm interconnect
cable supplied with the Printing System. The cable is a standard RJ50 (10
conductor). Longer cables are available as required.
Connect either end of the cable to the Carriage Assembly and securely lock in place.
NOTE: THE CONNECTOR MUST BE PLUGGED INTO THE INPUT RJ50
CONNECTOR LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE LED’S AND MARKED WITH AN
ARROW POINTING TO THE CONNECTOR. A click will be heard when the
connector is in the appropriate position. Connect the free end to the Controller
Assembly and ensure connector is securely seated.
CAUTION:
NOTE ORIENTATION OF THE CONNECTORS. DO NOT FORCE CONNECTORS
INTO POSITION. SECURELY LATCH (CLICK) INTO POSITION.
CONTROLLER MUST PLUG INTO THE PRINT CARRIAGE RJ50 INPUT
CONNECTOR FOR PROPER OPERATION. THE PRINT CARRIAGE RJ50
OUTPUT CONNECTOR IS USED EITHER FOR CONNECTION TO THE NEXT
PRINTER ON A NETWORK OR FOR EXTERNAL PRODUCT OR EXTERNAL
ENCODER INPUT.
THE POWER INPUT CONNECTOR MUST BE SECURELY INSERTED INTO THE
PRINT CARRIAGE. UPON PROPER INSERTION BOTH THE RED AND GREEN
LED’S WILL FLASH INDICATING PROPER CONNECTION.
PRINT CARRIAGE RJ50
INPUT CONNECTOR
CONTROLLER RJ50
CONNECTOR
POWER INPUT
+12VDC @1.5A
PRINT CARRIAGE RJ50
OUTPUT CONNECTOR
GREEN
CYCLE LED
RED PRINT
ENABLE LED
RESET
SWITCH
ACCESS
HOLE

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CONFIGURING THE PRINTER
To verify the current operating software press the STOP PRINT
key.
Press the V key
The first line indicates the version of the controller software
The numbers in the second line indicate printer software version and the letter is the
firmware version of the printer. The ‘+’ (s) following indicate options installed:
++++ = Fully Optioned
The third line indicates the serial number of the printer
CONTROLLER
7.08
PRINTER 2.08K++++
PRINTER SN XXXXXX
EXIT ANY KEY