Squid Ink JetStream User manual

2006792 Rev B –200228
JetStream
Continuous Inkjet
Printing System
User Guide

2006792 Rev B –200228

2006792 Rev B –200228
JetStream
Continuous Inkjet
Printing System
User Guide
Revised 2/28/20
P/N 2006792 Rev B
Copyright and Trademarks
Copyright ©2020 Squid Ink Manufacturing.
All rights reserved. All trademarks and brand names
are the property of their respective owners.
Squid Ink Manufacturing
7041 Boone Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone], Toll Free: 800-877-5658
www.squidInk.com

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Contents
Abbreviations ..........................................................................................11
Safety.......................................................................................................13
Warnings.....................................................................................................................13
Understanding Safety Notifications.............................................................................14
Cautions......................................................................................................................15
JetStream Equipment .............................................................................17
Standard Equipment ...................................................................................................17
Fluids (not included)....................................................................................................18
Ink.......................................................................................................................................18
Makeup Fluid.......................................................................................................................18
Optional Equipment.....................................................................................................19
Photocell.............................................................................................................................19
Encoder...............................................................................................................................20
Mounting Equipment ...........................................................................................................20
Console Mounting Stand.....................................................................................................21
Sliding Table with Encoder..................................................................................................21
Pressurization Kit................................................................................................................22
Cleaning Kit.........................................................................................................................22
Low-Ink Warning Device .....................................................................................................23
Customer-Supplied Equipment ...................................................................................23
Introduction .............................................................................................25
JetStream System Description....................................................................................25
How the JetStream Works ..........................................................................................25
JetStream Specifications.............................................................................................28
Software Specifications...............................................................................................29
System Dimensions ....................................................................................................30
System Components ...............................................................................33
Console Overview.......................................................................................................33
Electronics Compartment....................................................................................................33
Ink Compartment.................................................................................................................34
Rear Compartment..............................................................................................................34
Data Input Connections: Left Side Panel.............................................................................35
Power Input and Power Switch: Right Side Panel ...............................................................36

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Cooling and Ventilation System...........................................................................................36
Printhead Components ...............................................................................................37
Installation and Setup.............................................................................39
General Setup Considerations....................................................................................39
Material Handling................................................................................................................39
AC Power............................................................................................................................40
Work Area...........................................................................................................................40
Vibration..............................................................................................................................41
Maintenance Access...........................................................................................................41
Ventilation...........................................................................................................................41
Mounting.............................................................................................................................41
Printhead Position...............................................................................................................41
System Portability ...............................................................................................................42
Traffic Patterns....................................................................................................................42
Assembling the Stand.................................................................................................43
Mounting the JetStream(s) to the Stand......................................................................45
Mounting the Printhead...............................................................................................47
I/O Connection............................................................................................................48
I/O Connection Notes:.........................................................................................................48
Installing a Photocell...................................................................................................49
Sensor Interface Notes:.......................................................................................................50
Installing an Encoder...................................................................................................51
Encoder Interface Notes:.....................................................................................................52
Installing a Warning Device.........................................................................................53
Alarm Interface Notes:.........................................................................................................54
Installing or Changing the Ink and Makeup Fluid ........................................................55
Commissioning the JetStream ....................................................................................58
Determining the Correct Print Speed and Direction ....................................................65
Fixed-Speed Conveyors......................................................................................................66
Variable-Speed Conveyors..................................................................................................67
User Interface .........................................................................................69
Indicator Lights............................................................................................................69
Software Map..............................................................................................................70
The Main Screen.........................................................................................................71
Counters .............................................................................................................................72

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Ink Level..............................................................................................................................72
Makeup Level......................................................................................................................72
Start Jetting.........................................................................................................................73
Stop Jetting.........................................................................................................................73
Print ....................................................................................................................................74
Stop Printing .......................................................................................................................74
Message .............................................................................................................................74
Load File.............................................................................................................................75
Scroll Backward ..................................................................................................................75
Scroll Forward.....................................................................................................................75
Settings...............................................................................................................................75
Alarm Log............................................................................................................................75
The Message Screen..................................................................................................76
Message Area.....................................................................................................................76
Static Text...........................................................................................................................77
Counter...............................................................................................................................78
Date and Time.....................................................................................................................79
Shift.....................................................................................................................................80
Bitmap.................................................................................................................................81
Barcode...............................................................................................................................81
USB Data............................................................................................................................82
Raster Mode .......................................................................................................................83
Copy ...................................................................................................................................86
Paste...................................................................................................................................86
Delete .................................................................................................................................86
Increase Text Size ..............................................................................................................87
Decrease Text Size.............................................................................................................87
Blank Template...................................................................................................................87
Save File.............................................................................................................................87
Load File.............................................................................................................................88
Download Data For Printing ................................................................................................88
Block Move Buttons.............................................................................................................89
Return to Main Screen ........................................................................................................89
Message Information...........................................................................................................89
The Settings Screen....................................................................................................90
Printing Setting....................................................................................................................90

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System Setting..................................................................................................................100
Ink System........................................................................................................................112
The Right Panel ................................................................................................................113
Maintenance .....................................................................................................................116
Diagnostic.........................................................................................................................121
Warning Log......................................................................................................................128
Operation ...............................................................................................131
Startup and Shutdown...............................................................................................131
Powering On.....................................................................................................................131
Startup Procedure.............................................................................................................131
Shutdown Procedure.........................................................................................................132
Creating and Editing New Messages........................................................................134
Retrieving Existing Messages...................................................................................138
Printing a Message ...................................................................................................140
Maintenance ..........................................................................................141
JetStream Maintenance Schedule ............................................................................141
Daily Maintenance.....................................................................................................142
Cleaning the Printhead..............................................................................................142
Clearing a Minor Blockage in the Printhead..............................................................145
Adjusting the Ink Stream Position .............................................................................149
Adjusting the Ink Drop Break-Off...............................................................................154
Replacing Filters .......................................................................................................159
Monitoring the Main Filter Assembly..................................................................................159
Replacing the Main Filter Assembly ..................................................................................159
Replacing or Cleaning the Air Filters.................................................................................164
Upgrading the System Software................................................................................166
Preparing the JetStream for Fewer than 3 Months Idle.............................................168
Preparing the JetStream for More than 3 Months Idle...............................................169
Warnings and Alarms ............................................................................175
Viscometer Failure....................................................................................................175
Filter Assembly Warning...........................................................................................178
Low Ink Warning .......................................................................................................179
Low Makeup Warning ...............................................................................................180
High Pressure Warning.............................................................................................181

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High Pump Speed Warning.......................................................................................182
Mixing Tank Low Warning.........................................................................................183
High-Voltage Leakage Warning ................................................................................184
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................187
Parts List ...............................................................................................191
Warranty Statement ..............................................................................195
Warranty Period........................................................................................................195
Printheads.................................................................................................................195
Repairs......................................................................................................................195
Print Quality ..............................................................................................................195
Shipping Policy..........................................................................................................195
Exclusions.................................................................................................................195
Warranty Procedures................................................................................................195
Warranty Eligibility.....................................................................................................196
Limited Warranty.......................................................................................................196
Disclaimer of Damages.............................................................................................196
Technical Support .................................................................................197

10 Abbreviations
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