HITACHI Printer

Technical Manual

INK JET PRINTER FOR INDUSTRIAL MARKING

Model UX Twin-Nozzle

Thank you for purchasing the Hitachi IJ Printer Model UX Twin Nozzle.

This printer employs a noncontact, ink-jet method to print onto a print target.

This instruction manual describes the basic operating procedures, maintenance procedures, and other detailed

handling procedures of the Hitachi IJ Printer Model UX Twin Nozzle.

If the printer is improperly handled or maintained, it may not operate smoothly and may become defective or

cause an accident. It is therefore essential that you read this manual to gain a complete understanding of the

printer and use it correctly.

After thoroughly reading the manual, properly store it for future reference.

IF you changed the language of screen by mistake,see "7.8 Selecting Languages" in the Instruction Manual.

(2) ●Safety Precautions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

● You should observe the precautions set forth below in order to use the product properly and

avoid endangering you or other persons or damaging property. For the purpose of clarifying

the severity of injury or damage and likelihood of occurrence, the precautions are classified

into two categories, WARNING and CAUTION, which both describe hazardous situations

that may arise if you ignore the precautions and perform an incorrect handling or operating

procedure. The precautions in these two categories are both important and must therefore

be observed without fail.

WARNING

WARNING is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which

may cause severe personal injury or death if the warning against

performing an incorrect handling procedure is ignored.

CAUTION

CAUTION is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which

may cause personal injury or property damage if the warning

against performing an incorrect handling procedure is ignored.

Pictograph Examples

The symbols are used to indicate precautions (including those related to

potential warnings) to be observed. Detailed information is furnished by a picture

within the symbol outline (a shock hazard is indicated by the example shown at

left).

The symbols are used to describe prohibited actions. The details of a

prohibited action are given by a picture within or near the symbol outline (the

example shown at left dictates that you must keep flames away).

The symbols are used to describe required actions. Detailed instructions are

given by a picture within the symbol outline (the example shown at left dictates

that a ground connection must be made).

●Safety Precautions (3)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued)

WARNING

● Ensure that there is no flame- or arc-generating device around the

printer.

The ink and makeup are both flammable and may cause fire.

Fire can be generated by matches, lighters, cigarettes, heaters, stoves, gas

burners, welders, grinders and static electricity. Arcs may be generated from

open-type relays, switches, and brush motors. Before handling the ink and

makeup, remove static electricity from your body, peripheral equipment, and so

on. In the interest of safety, position a dry-chemical fire extinguisher near the

printer.

● Since the ink and makeup contain organic solvents, install the printer at

an adequately ventilated location.

Never install the printer in an enclosed space.

Connect exhaust equipment to the printer in order to prevent it from filling

with organic solvent vapor.

Secure adequate space for the ink/makeup handling area and printer

installation site. At least 400 m must be provided per print head.

Ensure that adequate ventilation is provided.

Installation Environment of Printer

CAUTION

● If extraneous noise enters the printer, it may malfunction or break down.

For maximum noise immunity, observe the following installation and wiring

precautions.

Ensure that 100 to 120 VAC or 200 to 240 VAC power cables are not

bundled with other power supply cables.

Insulate the printer main body and print head so that they do not come into

direct contact with the conveyor or other devices.

If the employed print target detector is housed in a metal case, use a plastic

mounting brace for the purpose of insulating the detector from the conveyor

and other devices.

Be sure that the print target detector wiring is not bundled together with other

power supply cables.

(4) ●Safety Precautions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued)

WARNING

● Ensure that all electrical wiring, connections and grounding comply with

applicable cords. Properly connect the printer to its dedicated ground.

Complete the above procedure to avoid electrical shock hazards.

● When welding, keep enough space between the IJ printer and the

welding work area to prevent the arc from starting a fire. Also, be sure to

insulate the printhead and IJ printer frame to keep the welding current

from flowing to the control section of the printer, and to make a separate

ground connection for the printer.

● If you wish to receive ink particles in a beaker, for a printing test for

example, use an electrically conductive beaker and connect the beaker

securely to the ground.

Do not let the tip of the printing head enter the beaker.

Ink particles used for printing are electrically charged. An ungrounded beaker

has a gradually rising charge, possibly catching on or causing a fire.

Grounding

WARNING

● Use an AC voltage of 100 to120 V or 200 to 240 V ±10% only and a

power frequency of 50 or 60 Hz only.

If the above requirements are not met, the electric parts may overheat and

burn, creating a risk of fire or electric shock.

Cable Handling

●Safety Precautions (5)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued)

Ink and Makeup Handling

WARNING

● When charging a refill of ink or makeup, exchanging ink, or otherwise

handling ink or makeup, take enough care not to spill ink or makeup.

If you spill any ink or makeup by mistake, wipe it off neatly and promptly with

wiping paper or something similar. Do not close the maintenance cover until

you make sure that the portion you have just wiped is completely dry.

You must pay particular attention when you have spilled ink or makeup inside

the printer and it is not completely dry. Why? Because vapors of ink or

makeup will stay inside the printer and may catch on or cause a fire.

If you find it hard to wipe the printer when it is turned on, stop it with the maintenance

cover open. Power it down, and then wipe it off again.

● If you wish to clean the casing of the printer with wiping paper impregnated

with makeup, be sure to do so with the power off.

Attempting to clean it when the power is on will cause makeup or vapors of makeup

to enter the printer, possibly catching on or causing a fire.

When the cleaning is over, open the maintenance cover and make sure that no

makeup has entered and no vapors remain inside.

● Should you find a leak of ink or makeup inside the printer while the printer is

running or being maintained, wipe it off promptly with wiping paper or

something similar. Then, with the maintenance cover open, stop the printer,

power it down, and repair the leak.

Continuing operation with a leak of ink or makeup will cause an anomaly,

resulting in abnormal printing.

Ink and makeup are flammable. They may therefore catch on or cause a fire.

● The ink and makeup, their waste solution, used wiping papers and empty

containers are flammable. Waste disposal must comply with appropriate

regulations. Consult the appropriate regulatory agency for further information.

CAUTION

● Since the ink and makeup contain organic solvents, observe the following

handling precautions.

When handling the ink or makeup, wear protective gloves and safety goggles to

avoid direct skin contact. If the ink or makeup comes into contact with skin, wash

thoroughly with soap and warm or cold water.

When transferring the ink or makeup to or from a bottle, exercise caution to

prevent it coming into contact with the printer or surrounding articles.

If there is any spillage, immediately wipe it clean using a cloth moistened with

makeup.

● Ink and makeup must be stored as flammable liquids. Storage must comply

with local regulatory requirements. Consult the appropriate regulatory

agency for further information.

(6) ●Safety Precautions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued)

Main Body Handling

WARNING

● Do not insert tweezers, a screwdriver, or any other metal article into the ink

ejection hole in the end of the print head.

When the printer is ready to print, a high voltage (approximately 6 kV) is applied to

the deflection electrode section in the print head.

Exercise caution to avoid electric shock, injury, and fire.

● Do not remove covers and/or screws which are not specified on this manual.

A high voltage is applied to some sections of the printer.

Exercise caution to avoid electric shock and injury.

● Exercise caution to avoid inadvertently disconnecting, forcibly pulling, or

bending piping tubes.

Since the ink and makeup in some portions of piping tubes are pressurized, they

may splash into your eyes or mouth or onto your hands or clothing.

If any ink or makeup enters your eyes or mouth, immediately flush with warm or cold

water and consult a physician.

● While the printer is operating, do not look into the ink ejection hole in the end

of the print head.

Ink or makeup may enter your eyes or mouth or soil your hands or clothing.

If any ink or makeup enters your eyes or mouth, immediately flush with warm or cold

water and consult a physician.

● When ejecting the ink, do it after confirming that there is no one in the ejection

direction.

(Operate with the end of the print head inserted in a beaker, etc.)

● Before servicing the printer, be sure to stop the ink ejection.

Because ink or makeup may splash into your eyes or mouth or onto your hands or

clothing. If any ink or makeup enters your eyes or mouth, immediately flush with

warm or cold water and consult a physician.

● If an earthquake, fire, or other emergency occurs while the printer is engaged

in printing or just turned on, press the Main power switch to turn off the power.

CAUTION

● Only persons who have completed an operator training course for

Hitachi IJP can operate and service the printer.

If the printer is operated or serviced incorrectly, it may malfunction or break down.

● Do not attempt to make repairs for any purpose other than operation or

maintenance.

●Safety Precautions (7)

Related Regulations

WARNING

● Never drain the ink or makeup waste solution into a public sewer system.

Waste disposal must comply with all appropriate regulations.

Consult the appropriate regulatory agency for further information.

● The printer must be managed in compliance with all appropriate regulations.

Read and understand the appropriate Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before using any ink

or makeup.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued)

FCC Notice

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept

any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful

interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

(8) ●Safety Precautions

WARNING

○ Ink and Makeup are flammable.

○ All fire must be kept away from the machine.

○ Spilled Ink and Makeup must be wiped off and dried up immediately.

○ Strage must comply with local regulatory requirements .

○ Read and understand Safety Data Sheet(SDS).

○ Be sure to wear protective gloves and safety goggies.

○ If the Ink/Makeup in used is an organic solvent,it must be managed in compliance with the

Ordinance on the prevention or Organic Solvent poisoning.Refer to the "Instruction Manual"and

the "Handling guidance of each ink" for details.

AVERTISSEMENT

< Tenir hors de portée du feu. >

○ L’encre et la composition sont inflammables.

○ Tenir la machine hors de portée du feu.

○ Nettoyez et séchez immédiatement les projections d’encre et de composition.

○ Le stockage doit respecter les obligations réglementaires locales.

○ Lisez attentivement la fiche signalétique de sécurité de l’appareil (FSSP).

○ Assurez-vous de porter des gants et des lunettes de protection.

○ Si l’encre/la composition utilisée est un solvant biologique, vous devez le manipuler

conformément au décret sur la prévention des empoisonnements par solvant biologique.

Reportez-vous au «Mode d’emploi» et aux «Conseils de manipulation de chaque type d’encre»

pour plus de détails.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued)

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1. DELIVERED GOODS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

2. INSTALLING PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

3. INSTALLATION CHECK ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.1 Print head air purge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.2 Setting functions which can be performed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

3.2.1 Password protection will be canceled in units of Print item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

3.3 Selecting login user when power is turned on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

3.4 The state where the administrator login is returned automatically . . . . . . 3-11

3.5 Human Machine Interface [HMI] setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

4. ELECTRIC SIGNAL CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.1 Wiring precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.2 Input/output (I/O) signal connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

4.2.1 Wiring the I/O line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

4.2.2 Connection to input/output (I/O) terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

4.3 Input/output (I/O) specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

4.3.1 Print target detector input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

4.3.2 Product speed matching function using a rotary encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

4.3.3 Input function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

4.3.4 Output function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

4.3.5 Product speed matching function without a rotary encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

5. COMMUNICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.2 Setting Communication Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

5.2.1 Setting Communication Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

5.2.2 Transmission Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

5.3 Transmission Sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

5.3.1 Common Transmission Sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

5.3.2 Printings Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

5.3.3 Print Data Recall Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

5.3.4 Print data registration transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

5.3.5 Print Condition Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

5.3.6 Free Layout Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21

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5.3.7 Calendar Conditions Transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

5.3.8 User Pattern Character Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

5.3.9 On-line/Off-line Transmission Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35

5.3.10 Remote Operation Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36

5.3.11 Time control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37

5.3.12 Print item deletion transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39

5.3.13 Count Reset Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39

5.4 Code Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40

5.4.1 Code Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40

5.4.2 Header Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49

5.5 Communication Timing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52

5.5.1 Signal Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52

5.5.2 Response Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55

5.6 Communication Monitor Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60

5.7 Warning Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62

5.8 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65

5.8.1 Notes on Product speed matching Feature Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65

5.8.2 Notes on Print Condition Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65

5.9 Communication Buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-66

5.9.1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-66

5.9.2 Description of Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-67

5.9.3 External Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-70

5.9.4 Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-71

6. CIRCULATION SYSTEM WORK AND ADJUSTMENT

METHOD . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

6.1 Circulation control screen operation and contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

6.1.1 Circulation control screen operaion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

6.1.2 Circulation control contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

6.2 Removing Inner Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

6.3 Replacing the ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

6.4 How to correct ink stream bending and nozzle clogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

6.4.1 Nozzle 1 backwash (inluding Nozzle 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

6.4.2 Nozzle orifice disassembly and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

6.5 Stream alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

6.6 Cleaning the Gutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19

6.7 Replacing the ink filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20

6.8 Replacing the recovery filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25

6.8.1 Replacing the recovery filter 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25

6.8.2 Replacing the recovery filter 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27

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6.9 Adjusting the pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28

6.10 Excitation V adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29

6.11 Ink drop state check method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32

6.12 Draining ink from the main ink tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34

6.13 Testing operation of solenoid valve and pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36

6.14 On-screen reminder for maintenance parts replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-37

6.15 Long-term Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-39

6.15.1 Process prior to long-term shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40

6.15.2 Startup process after long-term shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44

7. MAINTENANCE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

8. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

8.1 Outside Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

8.2 Electrical Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

8.3 Circulation System Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

8.4 Tube Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

9. APPENDIX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

● Barcode, 2-dimensional code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

● Setting high-speed printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

● Using reverse scan print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9

● Change of Buttons, Icons and Status Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12

● Icon List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16

● IC Card Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

● Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28

2-1 ●Installing Precautions

● The employed ink and makeup contain organic solvents. Furnish an

adequate space for the ink/makeup handling area and printer

installation site. A space of at least 400 m must be provided per print head.

Ensure that adequate ventilation is provided. Follow all regulation in your

country.

CAUTION

IJ printer

Maintenance area

300

Top view

300

300mm

750mm

2. INSTALLING PRECAUTIONS

● Ensure that there is no flame- or arc-generating device around the printer.

The ink and makeup are both flammable and may cause fire.

Fire can be generated by matches, lighters, cigarettes, heaters, stoves, gas burners,

welders, grinders and static electricity. Arcs may be generated from open-type relays,

switches, and brush motors. Before handling the ink and makeup, remove static

electricity from your body, peripheral equipment, and so on. In the interest of safety,

position a dry-chemical fire extinguisher near the printer.

● Since the ink and makeup contain organic solvents, install the printer at an

adequately ventilated location.

Never install the printer in an enclosed space.

Connect exhaust equipment to the printer in order to prevent it from filling with

organic solvent vapor.

WARNING

(1) Provide a clearance around the IJ printer for daily operation,

handling, and maintenance access (see the figure at right).

(2) The print head needs to be cleaned with the makeup while the

printer is operated and stopped (daily maintenance). Adopt a fixed

structure in consideration of print head cover and print head

removal.

(3) Installation must be completed so that no vibration will be applied to

the IJ printer main body, print head, or print head cable.

If they are vibrated, print quality deterioration and print irregularity

may be incurred (the maximum permissible vibration value is

1.96m/s ).

(4) The IJ printer main body must be installed with a levelness error of

not over ±1°.

(5) The IJ printer main body must be electrically insulated from the

other equipment (conveyors, packing machines,etc.), photoelectric

switches, and the rotary encoder.

(6) The standard distance between the printing head and the object to be

printed on is as indicated in the right-hand table.

The smaller the clearance between the print head and print target,

the smaller the character height and the better printing.

(7) The IJ printer proper requires maintenance as the occasion may

demand including replenishment of ink and makeup and

replacement of filter.

(8) If ambient humidity is 85 to 90%RH, you must purge inside of print

head by air. It is necessary for dry-clean air, regulator for pressure

of air and air filter. (Quantities of the air are 1L / minutes.)

* Leave a maintenance area of

at least 20 cm for the upside

of printer.

Distance between the printing head

and the object to be printed on

Nozzle diameter Distance

65μm

10 to 30mm

●Installing Precautions 2-2

Upward printing

Lateral printing

Downward printing

Print head cable

end of the position

1.5m

Print head

Print head cable

Main body installation surface

IJ printer

main body

(9) When installing the print head and print head cable, comply with the following conditions or it will

increase the risk of degraded performance of the ink supply and ink recovery behavior.

When positioning the end of the print head above the printer main body installation surface,ensure

that the distance between the end of the print head and the installation surface does not exceed 1.5 m.

When positioning the end of the print head below the printer main body installation surface, ensure

that the distance between the end of the print head and the installation surface does not exceed 1 m.

Print head

Print head cable

Bend R

0.5m

(10) When using the printer for upward or lateral printing, ensure that the rising print head cable upper end

is positioned not more than 0.5 m above the print head.

(11) If you fixed the print head, ensure that the minimum bend radius of the print head cable is at least 150 mm.

Handle the headcable with care when wiring it.

If the minimum bend radius is less than 150mm, the tubes and wires inside the headcable might be broken.

(12) The ink stream may bend for some reason or other (due, for instance, to dirt).

The facilities positioned in the direction of ink ejection should be partially covered as needed to avoid ink

accumulation.

2-3 ●Installing Precautions

(14) If you try to fix the print head with a magnetic substance (such as iron), the cover switch will

malfunction resulting in an "Cover Open" error.

This, you must only use nonmagnetic resins or metals for fixing the print head.

(15) In the case of carrying the printer proper, use the handles in the drawing below.

Connect a duct to this port

(50 mm in diameter).

Exhaust duct

connection port

(13) When connecting an exhaust duct to the printer, install a damper and adjust the wind velocity at the intake

port to 0.3 to 0.5 m/s. (Use an anemometer for verification. If the wind velocity is too high, the makeup

consumption increases.)

●Print head air purge 3-1

3.1 Print head air purge

If the makeup remains in the electrode section after cleaning or if you use the IJ

printer at a high humidity, moisture condensation may occur within the print head,

causing leakage from the deflection electrode section. It is also important to

remember that dust or splashed ink accumulation on the deflection electrode

section may cause leakage. Performing the following air purge procedure for the

print head interior is effective in preventing such leakage.

3. INSTALLATION CHECK ITEMS

If the air-purge amount is excessive, print irregularities may occur.

After air-purge pressure adjustment, be sure to perform a printing test to

verify the printing results.

(1) Situations requiring an air purge

When the printer is used in a highly humid place such as a beer or other beverage can line

(If you use the printer in an environment in which the relative humidity is 85% or higher,

complete the print head air-purge procedure).

When a water drainage blow sequence is performed before printing.

When the printer is used in a place where a considerable amount of paper powder or other dust

exists.

When the printing distance is short so that the end of the print head is splashed with ink.

When you use inks that are indicated on the handling guidance of each ink to complete

air-purge procedure.

(2) Air-purging procedure

Introduce clean dry air into the print head air purge connection port (Rc 1/8 (PT 1/8)×screw) in

the rear of the printer main body at a pressure of about 0.1 to 0.3 MPa. If it is possible that the

employed air tanks oil or water, turn it into clean dry air with an air filter, micro-mist separator, or

the like before introducing it into the printer main body.

NOTICE

Max. tightening torque:1.5N m

Back of body

Print head air purge

connection port

Made of resin. Be careful not to

tighten too tightly when connecting

with a metal joint.

Air source

(clean dry air)

(capacity: Approx. 1L/min)

Pressure reducing valve

Pressure gauge

0.1　0.3MPa

～

・

3-2 ●Setting functions which can be performed

3.2 Setting functions which can be performed

(1) Functions

●Sets whether or not each function is enabled or disabled for each login user.

●The operation buttons of disabled functions are not displayed or the screen cannot be entered.

●”User conditions setup” and “Using environment setup” can be started when the administrator logs in.

●The function restrictions state can be checked at the function restrictions screen. (Refer to “Instruction

manual 5.5 Checking functions that can be performed”)

Protected functions

Item Protected function name

Edit message

●Edit message

●Calendar conditions

●Substitution rules setting

●Count conditions

Select message ●Select message

Save message

●Save message

●Overwrite message

Print specifications

●Print specifications

●Various print setup

●Adjust print parameters

Print format

●Print format

●Adjust inter-character space

Maintenance

[Auxiliary functions]

●Manage messages/group

●Create user pattern

●Calibrate touch screen coordinates

●Copy data (IJP→USB)

●Copy data (USB→IJP)

●Edit standard pattern

●Edit substitution rules

●Select language

[Environment setup]

●User environment setup

●Date/time setup

●Communication environment setup

●Touch screen setup

[Maintenance work]

●Operation management

●Excitation V update

●Circulation control

●Solenoid valve/pump test

●Periodic replacement parts mgmt.

Password setup ●Password setup

●Setting functions which can be performed 3-3

User conditions

setup

Using environment

setup

Create new user ID Delete user ID

Makeup Ink

Sets whether or

not to select a

user which logs

in when power

is turned on.

Sets function

restrictions for

each user.

Sets the password.

Delete the user.

Create the new user.

Press Login management of the Environment setup menu.

The Login management menu is displayed.

not displayed on Login management menu.

(2) Operation

The administrator is logged in.

Press User conditions setup .

The User conditions setup screen is displayed.

A user list is displayed.

User conditions setup [Stop ]

Current user ID : admin

user5

3-4 ●Setting functions which can be performed

User conditions setup [Stop ]

Edit message

Select message

Save message

Print specifications

Print format

Maintenance

Password update

ID 5

Administrator rights

user5

access

protect

access

protect

access

protect

access

protect

access

protect

access

protect

access

protect

Users

Administrator

Makeup Ink

Sets function

restrictions.

Displays the kind

of administrator

rights.

Password

setup

Modifies the user

name.

Select user5 .

“user5” settings are displayed.

Select the administrator rights.

Select “access” or “protect” for each function item.

Press Password setup and set the password.

Press OK .

The administrator rights, function restrictions, user name, and password for user “user5” are set.

An error message appears when the entry in the old password input field does not agree

with the current password.

However, the error does not occur if you type in "IGNOREPW" as the password.

Use this word if you forget your password.

●Setting functions which can be performed 3-5

:Multiple print formats can be mixed.

:Character size and inter-character space set

value are matched at all lines.

Only 1 column can be input.

:An arbitrary position can be set for each print

item.

3.2.1 Password protection will be canceled in units of Print item

(1) Overview

●When Password protection is valid, it can be canceled in units of Print item.

●When Administrator logs in, Password protection can be canceled.

(2) Operation

●The character input is made as follows.

ＵＳＥ　ＢＹ　・

１８．０７．０７・

(Column 1) (Column 2)

●For “user5” whose “Administrator rights” is “Users", set “Edit message” to “protect”.

●Password protection for Column 2 will be canceled.

Administrator logs in.

As described in Section 3.2 “Setting functions which can be performed”, make

“User conditions setup” enabled for “user5” and set “Edit message” to “protect”.

At this time, Administrator still logs in.

Return to “Print description” screen from “Login management menu”.

Press Change message on “Print description” screen.

“Change message” screen will be displayed.

Change message

Edit message

3-6 ●Setting functions which can be performed

Edit message [Stop ]

Message name[ ]

Makeup Ink

Password protection [Stop ]

Message name[ ]

Makeup Ink

Press Edit message on “Change message” screen.

“Edit message” screen will be displayed.

Press Password protection on “Edit message” screen.

“Password protection” screen will be displayed.

The character input of all the items is restricted by showing shaded characters.

The cursor is placed on Column 1.

Password protection

Next item

●Setting functions which can be performed 3-7

Password protection [Stop ]

Message name[ ]

Makeup Ink

Password protection [Stop ]

Message name[ ]

Makeup Ink

Press Next item .

The cursor moves to Column 2.

Press access .

Password protection where the cursor is placed will be canceled and the character’s shade will

disappear.

The character input will be available on Column 2.

Press Apply .

All inputs which are set on “Password protection” screen will be applied.

Press HOME .

It will return to “Print description” screen.

Administrator rights “Users” is now applied.

The character input will be available ONLY on Column 2 on “Edit message” screen.

HOME

Apply

access

●Selecting login user when power is turned on 3-9

3.3 Selecting login user when power is turned on

(1) Functions

●Sets whether or not to select a user which logs in when power is turned on.

Possible login methods

Operation when power is

turned on

Immediately displays the Print

description screen when the power

is turned on. The login user is

decided beforehand.

Selects the user which logs in when

the power is turned on.

●The login user can be changed by login user change function even when the login method is “Disable”.

●”User conditions setup” and “Using environment setup” can be started when the administrator is logged in.

(2) Operation

User conditions

setup

Using environment

setup

Create new user ID Delete user ID

Makeup Ink

Sets whether or

not to select a

user which logs

in when power

is turned on.

Sets function

restrictions for

each user.

Sets the password.

Delete the user.

Create the new user.

Press Login management of the Environment setup menu.

The Login management menu is displayed.

3-10 ●Selecting login user when power is turned on

Using environment setup [Stop ]

Default login ID : 1

Administrator Automatic Deselect

Disable

Enable

Disable

Enable

Makeup Ink

Specifies the login user

When "Disable" is selected,

the Print description screen

is immediately displayed

when the power is turned on.

Using environment setup [Stop ]

Disable

Enable

Disable

Enable

Makeup Ink

When "Enable" is selected,

selects the user which logs

in when the power is turned

on.

Administrator Automatic Deselect

Press Using environment setup .

The Using environment setup screen is displayed.

Press Login method Enable .

Select the login method and press OK .

Sets whether or not to select a user which logs in when power is turned on.

When the Login method is "Enable", the Select login user screen is displayed when the power is turned

on. At this time, if the set password is forgotten, the program will not advance to the print description

screen. Set and manage the password carefully.

If you forget the password, consult your nearest local distributor.

CAUTION

● The state where the administrator logs in is returned automatically 3-11

3.4 The state where the administrator login is returned automatically

(1) Function details

●In case that Administrator logged in to printer and left the screen untouched for 15 minutes, the new

function will switch the login condition to Users from Administrator.

●Flow diagram below shows the steps of switching to User login condition.

Did any User login after

the power on?

Is "Login method" set to

[Enable]?

Is [Default login ID] set to

[Users]?

Switch to User of

[Default login ID.]

Switch to User who last

logged in.

Switch to User of the

smallest number.

YES

(2) Working conditions

●The working conditions of this new function are listed in Table1 below.

Only when all the conditions are met, this new function will work.

No. Working conditions

1 "Administrator Automatic Deselect" is set to [Enable].

2 One or more than one user are registered as the Login user.

One of the menus below appears on the screen.

(Print description, Change message, Print format, Adjust Inter-character space, Edit message,

Count conditions, Print specifications, Various print setup, Save message, Select message,

Adjust print parameters, Operation management, Maintenance menu, Aux. function menu,

Environment setup menu)

4 [Apply] key does not appear on the screen.

Start

End

3-12 ● The state where the administrator logs in is returned automatically

Using environment setup [Stop ]

Default login ID : 1

Administrator Automatic Deselect

Disable

Enable

Disable

Enable

Makeup Ink

Specifies the login user

When "Disable" is selected,

the Print description screen

is immediately displayed

when the power is turned on.

When "Disable" is selected,

it does not return a user

automatically.

User conditions

setup

Using environment

setup

Create new user ID Delete user ID

Makeup Ink

Sets whether or

not to select a

user which logs

in when power

is turned on.

Sets function

restrictions for

each user.

Sets the password.

Delete the user.

Create the new user.

(3) Operation

Press Using environment setup .

The Using environment setup screen is displayed.

Press Login management of the Environment setup menu.

The Login management menu is displayed.

● The state where the administrator logs in is returned automatically 3-13

Using environment setup [Stop ]

Default login ID : 1

Administrator Automatic Deselect

Disable

Enable

Disable

Makeup Ink

Specifies the login user

When "Disable" is selected,

the Print description screen

is immediately displayed

when the power is turned on.

When "Enable" is selected,

it does return a user

automatically.

Press Administrator Automatic Deselect Enable .

Select the Administrator Automatic Deselect and press OK .

Administrator Automatic Deselect is set up.

3-14 ● Screen indicate interface setup

Touch screen setup [Stop ]

Display

Keyboard layout

ICON Display

Clock display format

Confirmation window for Manual Control Menu

Arabic input method

Human Machine interface [HMI]

OFF in 3 min.

ABC

QWERTY

YYYY.MM.DD

Non display

Display

Disable

Enable

to the right

to the left

New

Touch screen setup [Stop ]

Display

Keyboard layout

ICON Display

Clock display format

Confirmation window for Manual Control Menu

Arabic input method

Human Machine interface [HMI]

OFF in 3 min.

ABC

QWERTY

YYYY.MM.DD

Non display

Display

Disable

Enable

to the right

to the left

New

Detail

Display Item

Ink pressure

3.5 Human Machine Interface [HMI] setup

(1) Function

● When you log in as a general user, you can set "Human Machine Interface [HMI]" to either Previous or

New .

● It is set by "Human Machine Interface [HMI]" on "Touch screen setup" screen. This item is available for

display/selection when the administrator user logs in.

● When "Human Machine Interface [HMI]" is set to New , the general user can have an access only to the

following seven screens: (Seven screens are hereinafter called [New HMI screens].)

[New HMI screens (New icons)]:

- Print description screen (HOME)

- Open screen (OPEN)

- Save screen (SAVE)

- Adjust print parameters screen (ADJUST)

- Edit screen (EDIT)

- Operation management screen (SETTINGS)

- Select login user screen (LOGIN)

● When Human Machine Interface [HMI] is set to New , the general user cannot leave [New HMI screens].

● You can select one item which will appear on Print description screen of [New HMI screens]. The item

selected will be one of the following:

"Ink Pressure", "Ink Filter Replacement Time Left", "Recovery Filter Replacement Time Left",

Circulation Filter Replacement Time Left", "Makeup Filter Replacement Time Left", "Air Filter

Replacement Time Left" or "Count Reset".

(2) Operation

Administrator user logs in.

Press Touch screen setup on Environment setup menu screen.

The Touch screen setup screen will be displayed.

If Previous is

selected, the

conventional

HMI screens will

be displayed.

Press New of Human Machine Interface [HMI].

Detailed specifications will then be displayed.

If New is

selected, the

new HMI

screens will

be displayed.

● Screen indicate interface setup 3-15

Touch screen setup [Stop ]

Display

Keyboard layout

ICON Display

Clock display format

Confirmation window for Manual Control Menu

Arabic input method

Human Machine interface [HMI]

OFF in 3 min.

ABC

QWERTY

YYYY.MM.DD

Non display

Display

Disable

Enable

to the right

to the left

New

Detail

Display Item

Ink pressure

Ink filter replacement

Recovery filter replacement

Circulation filter replacement

Makeup filter replacement

Air filter replacement

Count reset

Ink pressure

Press “Display Item” button.

List of display items is then displayed.

Select the item to be

displayed on Print

description screen of

New HMI screen.

Select the item you want to display.

The selected item will be displayed on Print description screen of New HMI screen.

Press Back .

The screen display [HMI] used by general users can be set to new system screen or conventional

screen.

● When Human Machine Interface [HMI] is set to "New," the general user cannot change perform

maintenance operations such as circulation control.

In the case of these operations, you must login again as the administrator user.

● When Human Machine Interface (HMI) is set to "New", the [New HMI screens] will be displayed at

system boot-up, even when the administrator user is selected as a default login ID.

● The functional limitations set for each general user will still apply on [New HMI screens].

For example, when the general user logs in and when "Edit message" is restricted for him/her,

"Edit message" is prohibited even if Edit message screen is displayed.

● When Human Machine Interface [HMI] is set to "New," if the administrator mode is automatically

canceled while the screen other than the new HMI screen, such as Environment setup screen, etc. is

displayed, Print description screen of New HMI screen will be displayed.

(See "3.3.2 Operating Scheme" in Instruction Manual.)

CAUTION

4-1 ●Wiring precautions

4.1 Wiring precautions

(1)If noise enters the IJ printer from the outside, there is the danger of erroneous operation or trouble.

To improve noise resistance, perform wiring work as follows:

Separate the power cable to the IJ printer from other power lines for powering use (especially, power

line for a speed control inverter, etc.).

Wiring the power cable through a separate duct is even better.

Do not bundle input/output (I/O) signal wiring together with other power lines. Wire them

independently instead.

Electrically isolate the print target detector, print head, stand, and IJ printer body from other

machinery and equipment (conveyor, etc.).

Separate the print target detector wiring from other power lines.

Perform that all electrical wiring, connections and grounding comply with applicable cords.

(When erroneous operation was caused by noise, etc., use a dedicated ground.)

4. ELECTRIC SIGNAL CONNECTION

(2) Connection to power supply

Use a suitable plug and always connect the power source to a protective ground. In addition, arrange the

receptacles near the IJ printer so that removal is easy.

Print target

Conveyor

drive motor

Motor power line

Print target detector

③

④

Print head

Stand

IJ printer body

Print stop

Ready

Input/ output

(I/O) signal

wiring

②

Ground

⑤

Primary power source

①

●Wiring precautions 4-2

(3) Precautions related to welding current of welder

Signal (weak electric) ground and frame ground are connected because the ink drops of the IJ printer

are electrically charged.

Therefore, when a large current (for example, the welding current of a welder) flows from the

outside through frame ground, the current is also diverted to signal ground and the PC boards may

be damaged and the earth cable may be fused. For this reason, whenever performing welding work

near the IJ printer, proceed as follows:

Method

Be sure to insulate the printhead and IJ printer frame to keep the welding current from flowing to

the control section of the printer, and to make a separate ground connection for the printer.

If this method is used, welding work becomes possible even while the IJ printer is operating.

●Fire is strictly forbidden around the IJ printer

The ink and makeup are both flammable. Welding sparks may cause ignition or a fire.

Take measures so that sparks do not enter the surrounding area whether or not the IJ

printer is operating, and ventilate sufficiently.

Just in case, ensure safety by installing a powder type fire extinguisher nearby.

WARNING

The ink drops are electrically charged by impressing a

voltage between the charging electrode and ink column

as shown at the left.

Therefore, the ink always becomes signal ground.

In addition, since the ink is always connected to frame

ground by the clamp, etc. of the circulation path,

separating signal ground and frame ground is difficult.

Charge theory

Signal ground

Nozzle

Ink column Charge electrode

IJ printer body frame

Primary power cable

Print head unit

Stand (option)

Spaced by insulator

Welding work cautions

4-3 ●Input/output (I/O) signal connection

Name

For separate code

For external communications

For print target detector/

for encoder

For reciprocative printing,

Print-in-progress,

Print.complete, print stop,

online, remote signal

For Ready, Fault, Warning

φ4.5 10(M16)

φ3.5 10

φ3.5 7(M12)

φ4.5 10(M16)

Cable outside

diameter range

[Lead-in port]

19(d)

38(W)×17(H)

15(d)

19(d)

Size/Dimension

4.2 Input/output (I/O) signal connection

4.2.1 Wiring the I/O line

Open the top cover and run the I/O line wiring from the lead-in port on the side and connect it to external

connection terminal boards 1 and 2 and the external communications connector inside the IJ printer.

When performing wiring work, always turn off the power.

During normal use, leave the top cover closed.

CAUTION

Use cables with an outside diameter within the range specified above. Firmly tighten

the lead-in port lock nut.

In addition, do not bundle weak electric system and strong electric system cables

together inside and outside the IJ printer so that the weak electric system signals

(signals to terminal block 1 and external communication connector) are not affected by

strong electric system signals (power source).

Especially, absolutely never bundle together the print target detector and print stop

signals and the power source and Ready to print signal cable and do not wire them

inside the same duct.

CAUTION

Terminal block 1

Communication connector

Lead-in Port

●Input/output (I/O) signal connection 4-4

Cable seal block

Set screw

Lock nut

Cable seal block

Seal

Cable

[Lead-in port]

Remove the set screw and remove

the cable seal block from the body.

Separate the cable seal block.

Wrap the outside of the cable with

seal as shown in the figure.

Wrap the seal so that there is

no gap between it and the cable

seal block.

Reassemble the cable seal block by

following the opposite procedure.

(

)

Remove the lock nut.

Pass the cable through as shown

in the figure.

Tighten the lock nut.

Tighten the lock nut securely

using a tool.

)(

Seal

Cable

Lead-in port connection method

4-5 ●Input/output (I/O) signal connection

External connection

terminal block1

TB1

Communication connector

Wire (Twist the wire.)

Press

Insert

Terminal block

(TB1)

Stripped

4.2.2 Connection to input/output (I/O) terminals

[Overview of Terminals and Connectors]

The terminal block and connectors for wiring are located behind the electrical access door (upper

front panel door).

[Usage for the External connection terminal block 1 (TB1)]

● Applicable cable size : AWG24 to 16 (Φ0.5 to 1.3)

● Wire covering to be stripped : 8 to 9 mm

Faulty wiring causes the substrate breakdown.

Before wiring, be sure to confirm the terminal signal.

CAUTION

●Input/output (I/O) signal connection 4-6

No.

Name Input/output

Remarks

NPN Interface PNP Interface NPN PNP

1 Power supply for Print target detector Output

● DC24V, 100mA max. (*1)

● Power supply, NPN / PNP can be selected

by SW1.

2 Print target detector Input

3 Ground for Print target detector -

4 Print stop Input

● NPN / PNP can be selected by SW2

5 Signal ground -

6 Power supply for encoder Output

● DC24V, 100mA max. (*1)

● Totem pole / Open collector (NPN) can

be selected by SW1

● Power supply can be selected by SW1

7 Encoder signal (Totem pole) Input

8 Encoder signal (Open collector NPN) Input

9 Ground for Encoder -

10 Ready - Output -

● Open collector (NPNn) only.

11 Signal ground - - -

12 Fault - Output -

13 Warning - Output -

14 Deflection voltage ON/OFF signal Input

● NPN / PNP can be selected by SW2

15 Reciprocative print signal Input

16 Run signal Input

17 Reset signal Input

18 Stop signal Input

19 Print-in-progress / Print-complete Output

● Print-in-progress/ Print-complete can be

selected with screen operation.

● NPN / PNP can be selected by SW2

20 Online output Output

21 Universal output 1 Output

22 Universal output 2 Output

23 Signal ground -

[ Connection to the external connection terminal block (TB1 of EZJ127 board) ]

(*1): The supplying power capacity for print target detector and encoder is up to 100mA in total.

● The I/F signal with conveyor is connected.

● NPN/PNP interface can be selected for the print target detector and a part of I/O signals.

● Totem pole/Open collector(NPN) can be selected for the encoder signal.

4-7 ●Input/output (I/O) signal connection

SW1

EZJ127 board

SW2

Input : NPN

Output : NPN

OFF

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

SW1

OFF

SW2

OFF

Input : PNP

Output : PNP

Input : NPN

Output : PNP

Input : PNP

Output : NPN

(Precautions when using combination of NPN/PNP interfaces)

● Use either NPN or PNP interface for input/output signals #4 to 5 and #14 to 23. Do not use a

combination of the interfaces for these input/output signals.

● Interfaces can be combined for units of print material sensor signals (#1 to 3), encoder signals (#6 to 9),

input/output signals (#4 to 5, #14 to 18) and status output signals (#19 to 22).

(For example, PNP interface can be used for print target detector and NPN interface can be used for

status output signals (#19 to 22).

●Input/output (I/O) specifications 4-8

4.3 Input/output (I/O) specifications

When handling external signals, observe the voltage, current, and time given in this manual.

Operation is not guaranteed if external signals are not handled properly. If external signals are not handled

properly, it may damage the board and operation is not guaranteed.

No. Signal name Function

Electrical characteristics

+NPN input PNP input

Print object

detection

Indicates the arrival of a print object.

+24 V output (Up to 100mA *1)

ON state :

I out : 12 mA max.;

OFF state:

Vout : 24 V *3)

ON state :

I in(at24V): 12 mA max.

OFF state:

V in: 1V max. *3)

Printing stop

Issues instructions so that printing does

not start even if a print object is

detected.

ON state :

I out : 6 mA max.;

OFF state:

Vout : 24 V *3)

ON state :

I in(at24V): 6 mA max.

OFF state:

V in: 1V max. *3)

Reciprocative

printing

Issues instructions so as to change the

order of characters to be printed.

OFF:Transport in normal direction

ON :Transport in reverse direction

ON state :

I out : 6 mA max.;

OFF state:

Vout : 24 V *3)

ON state :

I in(at24V): 6 mA max.

OFF state:

V in: 1V max. *3)

Encoder

(for speed

follow-up)

Makes a pulse entry in proportion to the

print object transport speed.

+24 V output (Up to 100mA *1)

NPN open collector

ON state :

I out : 20mA max.;

OFF state:

Vout : 24 V *3)

Totem pole

ON state :

I in(at24V): 20mA max.

OFF state:

V in: 1V max. *3)

5 Run *2)

Functionally the same as the RUN key

on the operator panel.

Performs processing from "ink

injection" to "ready to print"

ON state :

I out : 6 mA max.;

OFF state:

Vout : 24 V *3)

ON state :

I in(at24V): 6 mA max.

OFF state:

V in: 1V max. *3)

6 Reset

Functionally the same as the Reset key

and the Message Delete key on the

Error Message window.

Resets an error.

ON state :

I out : 6 mA max.;

OFF state:

Vout : 24 V *3)

ON state :

I in(at24V): 6 mA max.

OFF state:

V in: 1V max. *3)

7 Stop

Functionally the same as the STOP key

on the operator panel.

Stops injection of ink (automatic

flushing).

ON state :

I out : 6 mA max.;

OFF state:

Vout : 24 V *3)

ON state :

I in(at24V): 6 mA max.

OFF state:

V in: 1V max. *3)

High voltage

ON/OFF

Functionally the same as the Deflection

Voltage Control function in a message

which appears when the CONTROL

key on the operator panel is pressed.

The deflection voltage is turned on

(Ready) and off (Standby) alternately

each time this signal is entered.

ON state :

I out : 6 mA max.;

OFF state:

Vout : 24 V *3)

ON state :

I in(at24V): 6 mA max.

OFF state:

V in: 1V max. *3)

[Input / Output Signal Specifications]

(1) Input signals (external device →IJ printer)

*1) The current supply capacity of +24V for Print object detector and encoder is up to 100mA in total.

*2) RUN signal instructs to inkjet ink. Handle the signal with care.

*3) Ensure that the external device transistor leak current doesn't exceed 0.1mA while the input signal is OFF.

4-9 ●Input/output (I/O) specifications

No. Signal name Function Electrical characteristics

1Ready

Operates when the IJ printer is ready for

printing or in input mode.

Open collector (NPN)

● Sink current: 20 mA max.

● ON voltage: 0.5 V or less

● Operating voltage: 30 V or less

2 Fault Operates when the IJ printer is fault state.

3Warning

Operates when the IJ printer is in alarm

condition.

Print. in

Progress *4)

Operates when the IJ printer is engaged in

printing.

Open collector (NPN)

● ON voltage:

0.5 V or less

● Sink current:

20 mA max.

● Operating voltage:

30 V or less

Open collector (PNP)

● I in: 10 mA max.

(Load resister:

2.2kΩ or more)

● ON voltage: +24V

Print.

Completed

*4)

Operates when the IJ printer completes a

printing process

(outputs a pulse of up to 1 second).

5 Online output

Operates when the IJ printer is in online

mode

(2) Output signals (IJ printer →external device)

*4) As regards "Print. in progress" and "Print. completed", one must be selected from a screen.

Print target detector

TB1

DC24V

Signal

GND

Power

Signal

GND

NC4

SW1 "3": ON

SW1 "5": ON

SW1 "6": OFF

SW1 setting

OFF

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Print target detector

Signal

Power

Signal

SW1 "3": OFF

SW1 "5": ON

SW1 "6": ON

SW1 setting

TB1

GND

DC24V

OFF

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

4.3.1 Print target detector input

This function inputs the IJ printer print start signal.

Use a no-contact (transistor) type print target detector. An optoelectronic sensor with built-in amplifier

which uses a light beam to detect the print target is ideal. When the total current consumption of the print

target detector and the rotary encoder is 100mA or less, power can be supplied from the power supply

built into the IJ printer. When the total current consumption exceeds 100mA, provide a dedicated power

supply.

In this case, perform wiring and setting as described below.

(1) Print target detector connection method

(a) When NPN interface and IJ printer built-in

power supply are used

(b) When PNP interface and IJ printer built-in

power supply are used

●Input/output (I/O) specifications 4-10

Print target detector

TB1

DC24V

Signal

Power

Signal

GND

NC4

SW1 "3": ON

SW1 "5": OFF

SW1 "6": OFF

SW1 setting

OFF

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

DC24V

GND

24VDC dedicated

power supply

Print target detector

Signal

Power

Signal

GND

SW1 "3": OFF

SW1 "5": OFF

SW1 "6": ON

SW1 setting

DC24V

GND

24VDC dedicated

power supply

TB1

GND

NC4

OFF

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

GND

DC24V

Power

Signal

SW1-6

Print target detector

IJ printer

supply are used

(d) When PNP interface and dedicated power

supply are used

GND

DC24V

Signal

SW1-5

Print target detector

IJ printer

(2) Print target detector specifications

(a) When NPN interface is used

Internal circuit diagram

When the IJ printer input circuit is a current drive load for the print target detector output circuit and

output transistor Tr of the print target detector is ON, it becomes the print start signal input.

Use an output transistor Tr which satisfies the following specifications (NPN/PNP):

Withstand voltage : 24VDC or greater

Maximum drive current : 12mA or greater (IL= 10mA)

Residual voltage : 2V or less

Leakage current : 0.1mA or less

The IJ printer built-in power supply specifications are:

Power supply voltage : 24V

Maximum supply current : 100mA *Note 1

*Note 1: Total power supply to print target detector and rotary encoder is max. 100mA

(b) When PNP interface is used

Internal circuit diagram

4-11 ●Input/output (I/O) specifications

1kΩ

SW1-8

2.2μF

SW1 "8" ON : Filter ON

OFF: Filter OFF

SW1 setting

OFF

2345678

Time constant 2.2ms

GND

C1(Addition)

R1(Addition)

DC24V

Power

Signal

SW1-5

Print target detector IJ printer

(3) Print target detector signal noise filter

(a) IJ printer built-in noise filter setting.

This function uses to filter the normal noise generated at the print target detector signal and noise

generated by water drops, etc. with CR.

The target sensor filter function (See “4.14 Set the print specifications” in the Instruction Manual) is

effective against sensor chattering.

Internal circuit diagram

(b) Addition of external noise filter

In case that the built-in noise filter cannot eliminate the noise, add the following additional CR filter outside

of IJ Printer.

If R1=1kohm (0.5W) and C1=1micro farad /25V, the CR time constant=1ms. If R1=1kohm (0.5W) and

C1=1micro farad /25V, the CR time constant=1ms. The filter could eliminate a several hundred micro-seconds

of noise. If you need to eliminate bigger noise, add an additional capacitor in parallel with C1.

Notes for addition of CR filter:

- R1 has to be less than 1kohm.

- C1 should be temperature compensating ceramic capacitor. If it is difficult to find such type of

capccitor, select high-precision and good temperature characteristics type of high dielectric

ceramic capacitor as much as possible.

- R1 and C1 should be placed near IJ Printer as much as possible.

●Input/output (I/O) specifications 4-12

Printing

3 ms min. 3 ms min.

OFF

*Printing preparation

time

(Print start delay

adjustment = 0)

Print object

detection signal

Printing operation

(Printing interval)

(4) Relationship between print object detection signal and printing operation

*: The printing preparation time minimum

value varies with the print dot matrix, ink

drop use, etc., however, the right table can

be used as a reference.

Nozzle diameter

Reference of printing preparation

time minimum value

65µm 9 ms

The accurate printing preparation time can be calculated by following formula.

Necessary printing preparation time (Note 1) = [(One scan time)

× (N + 1) ] (ms)

(One scan time) =

(Number of vertical dots + Character width)

× Ink drop use percentage

Excitation frequency (kHz)

(ms)

N : (One scan time

×N) Remaining number that is set to "a"

(a: Refer to the right table.)

Excitation frequency: 68.9 (Model UX, with 65µm nozzle and 1067K ink)

Refer to “Handling guidance of each ink” manual to check the supported excitation frequency.

(Note 1) Time for repeated printing of fixed characters. When using the communications function or

2-dimensional bar code function, it will be longer than the time calculated from this formula.

When the speed is followed up, the number of encoder pulses shown below will serve as reference for the

minimal value of print space:

Excitation frequency (kHz)

(ms)

Minimal time of 1 pulse =

(Number of vertical dots + Character width)

× Ink drop use percentage

Number of necessary

Minimal time of 1 pulse

Frequency division setting value (pulse)

encoder pulses

(5) Tracking function

● This function achieves printing even when two or more print objects are positioned between the print

object detector and print head.

● Up to four print objects can be positioned between the print object detector and print head.

● This function cannot be exercised simultaneously with the repeat-printing function.

Nozzle diameter a

65µm 5.5

4-13 ●Input/output (I/O) specifications

(a) When open collector output and IJ printer built-in

power supply are used

(b) When totem pole output and IJ printer built-in

power supply are used

SW1 setting

OFF

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

TB1

24V

Signal

GND

24V

Signal

GND

Rotary encoder

SW1 setting

OFF

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

TB1

24V

Signal

GND

24V

Signal

GND

Rotary encoder

24V

Signal

GND

4.3.2 Product speed matching function using a rotary encoder

The product speed matching function is used when the speed of the print target or the conveyor carrying the

print target changes while the IJ printer is printing. If this function is not used, when the speed changes, the

width of the printed characters may change and the characters may be difficult to read.

When the product speed matching function is used, it is necessary to input an external electric pulse having a

period proportional to the speed to the IJ printer. Ordinarily a rotary encoder is used for this purpose. The IJ

printer can print each vertical line of the printed message in synchronization with the pulses from the rotary

encoder.

4.3.2-1 Rotary encoder specifications wiring and switch setting

(1) The specifications of the connectable rotary encoders are:

Output waveform : Square wave (duty: 30 to 70%)

Output withstand voltage : 24VDC or greater

Load current : 20mA or greater

Leakage current : 0.1mA or less

Power supply voltage : 24VDC

Current consumption : 100mA or less *Note 1

(When the IJ printer built-in power supply is used, the total current

consumption with the detectors is 100mA or less.)

Input signal frequency : 200kHz or less

Number of pulses : Decided by production line conditions

*Note 1) The maximum power supply capacity of the IJ printer built-in power supply (24VDC) is

100mA. When the current consumption of the detector and encoder exceeds 100mA and the

power supply voltage is outside 24V, use a dedicated power supply and perform the wiring

work described in (3) below.

(2) Encoder wiring and setting of SW1 on PC board EZJ127 when IJ printer built-in power supply is used

●Input/output (I/O) specifications 4-14

SW1 setting (for 12V dedicated power supply)

OFF

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

*For open collector output and totem pole output

SW1 setting (for 24V dedicated power supply)

OFF

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

*For open collector output and totem pole output

supply are used

(d) When totem pole output and dedicated power

supply are used

Signal

Rotary encoder

DC dedicated power supply

(+12V, +24V)

TB1

GND

Signal

Rotary encoder

DC dedicated power supply

(+12V, +24V)

TB1

GND

(When division factor: 001)

Pulses from encoder

(When division factor: 002)

(3) Encoder wiring and setting of SW1 on EZJ127 board when used with a dedicated power supply.

● Wiring used for a dedicated power supply differs according to output interface of the encoder, but can be the same

depending on power supply voltage.

4.3.2-2 Setting to IJ printer

(1) Make the settings related to “Product speed matching” and “Pulse rate div. factor” at the “Print specifications”

screen. (See “4.14 Set the print specifications” in the Instruction Manual.)

●Set “Product speed matching” to “1: Enable”.

●Set “Pulse rate div. factor” as required. This function lowers (makes the period longer) the frequency of the

input pulses inside the IJ printer. The divided pulses become the pulses used in printing.

●The rotary encoder signal pulse frequency, the print scan frequency and the division factor have the

relationship shown in (Eq. 1).

Encoder pulse frequency [kHz] =

Print scan count [kHz]

Division factor (l/n)

----(Eq. 1)

●Set “Speed compensation” at the “Print specifications” screen to “Enable”, as required.

This function reduces changes in the print start delay when the conveyor speed changes.

This function cannot be used when the product speed matching function is not used.

In addition, this function cannot be used when “Repeat print” mode is set at the “Print specifications”

screen.

When “Speed compensation” is enabled, print start is delayed for 10 scans.

● Switch setting for a dedicated power supply differs according to power supply voltage, but can be the same

depending on output interface of the encoder.

CAUTION

4-15 ●Input/output (I/O) specifications

(Number of vertical dots + character width set value +1) × (Denominator of ink drop use (*1))

Normal Character width large

4.3.2-3 Method of calculating the conditions which allow product speed

matching

Calculate to find whether the Ink drop use and division factor are the conditions which allow product speed

matching, based on the following.

Print quality improves as the calculation shown below is performed and the Ink drop use becomes smaller.

In addition, when changing Ink drop use, check the print quality.

(1) Set the Character width on the "Print specifications" as below depending on the Ink drop use.

High speed character model : Refer to “4.14 Set the print specifications Table 4.14.2 Setting of character

width” in the Instruction Manual.

Ink drop use Character width set value

1/1 002

1/2 001

1/3 to 1/16 000

(2) The maximum print scan frequency is found from the following equation by means of the printed character

width and highest conveyor speed. Substitute the value according to the nozzle diameter of the type used at d.

Nozzle diameter d

65μm0.33

(3) Next, use (Eq. 3) to check if the maximum print scan frequency found from (Eq. 2) can be matched at IJ

printer set print speed.

● When the result of (Eq. 3) is smaller than the maximum print scan frequency (Eq. 2), product speed

matching is not performed normally and the character width becomes large.

Max. number of print scans [kHz] =

Highest conveyor speed [m/min]×

Number of horizontal dots -1

Print length [mm]-d[mm]

------(Eq. 2)

Excitation frequency (f)

[kHz] (Eq. 3)

Max. number of print scans [kHz]

●In addition, when “Product speed matching error” warning is set, a warning is generated.

In this case, (1) lower the conveyor speed, (2) widen the print character width, or (3) set Ink drop use

larger, so that the maximum print scan frequency becomes smaller than the calculated value of (Eq. 3).

(Makes the IJ printer set print speed faster than the highest conveyor speed.)

(4) The excitation frequency (f) in (Eq. 3) depends on the type of ink used. The excitation frequency by

typical nozzle diameter and ink is shown below. For other inks, refer to the handling guidance of each ink.

Nozzle diameter Type of ink Excitation frequency (f)

65μm 1067K 68.9kHz

65μm 1069K 68.9kHz

Large

Small

(*1) The value is 3 when the ink drop use

is 1/3.

●Input/output (I/O) specifications 4-16

t1 5μs min.(f=200 kHz max)

OFF

Duty

×100

See that the duty is between 30% and 70%.

Encoder signal

t3 2 μs min.

Flat period of encoder signal (t3) : 2 μs min.

Encoder

Diameter

Conveyor

(5) When a rotary encoder is used, the print character width cannot be changed by changing the IJ printer character

width set value.

When the print character width must be changed, a device (timing belt, pulley, etc.) which varies the conveyor

speed and rotary encoder speed synch signal pulse frequency ratio must be installed.

(6) Restriction of the speed synchronization signal pulse frequency from the rotary encoder

(7) Rotary encoder selection method and calculation method

The print character width when the product speed matching function is used is determined by the amount of

movement of the product per encoder pulse.

Several examples are introduced below.

Example 1: Calculate the resolution of the rotary encoder when the rotary encoder is connected directly to the

conveyor shaft.

●Dot font : 5

×7 dots (horizontal direction 5, vertical direction 7)

●Inter-character space : 1 dot (1 scan)

●Inter-character interval : 1.8mm [horizontal direction 6 dots (6 scans)]

(Inter-character dots 5 + inter-characters space 1)

●Diameter of conveyor pulley : 60mm

Distance the conveyor moves per 1 revolution of the rotary encoder

60mm

×3.14=188.4mm/rev

Number of scans which must be executed while the conveyor is moving 1mm

6 scans/1.8mm=3.33 scans/mm

Required resolution of the rotary encoder (number of output pulses per 1 revolution of

the rotary encoder)

188.4mm/rev

× 3.33 scans/mm=628PPR ( 2500PPR, Division factor=4)

Arrange for encoder signal cycle time (t1) to be at least 5 μs.

4-17 ●Input/output (I/O) specifications

Pulley B

Encoder

Conveyor

Diameter

Pulley A

Example 2: Calculate the diameter ratio (RT) of the pulley when the rotary encoder is connected to the

conveyor through a pair of pulleys.

●Dot font : 5

×7 dots (horizontal direction 5, vertical direction 7)

●Inter-character space : 1 dot (1 scan)

●Inter-character interval : 1.8mm [horizontal direction 6 dots (6 scans)]

(inter-character dots 5 + inter-character space 1)

●Diameter of conveyor pulley : 60mm

●Resolution of rotary encoder : 1,000PPR

Amount of movement of conveyor per 1 revolution of rotary encoder

60mm

× 3.14=188.4mm/rev

Number of scans which must be executed while conveyor moves 1mm

6 scans/1.8mm=3.33 scans/mm

Necessary number of output pulses (resolution) from rotary encoder

188.4mm/rev

× 3.33 scans/mm=628PPR

Diameter ratio (RT) of pulley

RT=Diameter of pulley B/diameter of pulley A=1,000PPR/628PPR=Approx. 1.6/1

Pulley

Diameter

Encoder

Conveyer

Example 3: Calculate the necessary rotary encoder resolution when a pulley is installed to the shaft of the

rotary encoder and this pulley is connected to the conveyor.

●Dot font : 5

×7 dots (horizontal direction 5, vertical direction 7)

●Inter-character space : 1 dot (1 scan)

●Inter-character interval : 1.8mm [horizontal direction 6 dots (6 scans)]

(Inter-character dots 5 + inter-character space 1)

●Diameter of rotary encoder pulley : 95.5mm

Amount of movement of conveyor per 1 revolution of rotary encoder

95.5mm

× 3.14=300mm/rev

Number of scans which must be executed while the conveyor is moving 1mm

6 scans/1.8mm=3.33 scans/mm

Necessary number of output pulses (resolution) from rotary encoder

300mm/rev

× 3.33 scans/mm=1,000PPR

●Input/output (I/O) specifications 4-18

Print stop

Deflection voltage

control

Reciprocative print

Startup

Reset

Shutdown

GND

NPN interface input

specifications

24V

*Other signals are

also the same.

4.7kΩ

IJ printer

Print stop

Deflection voltage control

Reciprocative print

Startup

Reset

Shutdown

GND

PNP interface input

specifications

24V

*Other signals are

also the same.

4.7kΩ

IJ printer

4.3.3 Input function

The IJ printer can be controlled by inputting print stop, remote operation (“Startup”, “Shutdown”, “Reset”,

“Deflection voltage control”) and reciprocative print switching to pins 4, 5, and 14 to 18 of TB1 by switch or

contact signal from the outside.

Internal circuit diagram

(a) NPN interface input (no voltage input)

●No-contact signal (transistor)

Withstand voltage : 30VDC or greater

Maximum drive current : 6mA or greater

Residual voltage : 2V or less

Leakage current : 0.1mA or less

Drive method : Open collector

●Contact signal

Use a relay whose contacts chattering at contacts ON/OFF is 2.0ms or less.

●Each input is activated when contact ON.

(b) PNP interface input (voltage input)

●Impressed voltage 24 to 30V

●Each input is activated when contact ON.

4-19 ●Input/output (I/O) specifications

4.3.3-2 Reciprocative print signal input

[Function] This function switches the order of the characters to be printed.

Input OFF : Forward direction

Input ON : Reverse direction

●Regarding the signal levels, the ON state indicates low level and the OFF state indicates high level.

●The tracking function cannot be used.

In the tracking mode, the timing which stops printing by print stop signal cannot be specified.

●When Repeat print is set, the IJ printer is controlled by a print start signal generated internally.

*When the user environment setup item "Change Character Orientation" was set to "Reverse direction

printing", provide a minimum interval of 100ms up to input of the print target detector signal after

changeover (ON→OFF, OFF→ON) of the reciprocative printing signal.

When the Change Character Orientation was set to "normal or inverted" or "Character orientation 0 or

3", provide a minimum interval of 400ms up to input of the print target detector signal after signal

changeover.

Print stop signal

OFF

50ms or greater

0ms or

greater

OFF

Printing

50ms or greater

20ms or greater

50ms or greater

Printing

[No printing]

Print target detector

Printing-in-progress signal

Printing operation

4.3.3-1 Print stop signal input

[Function] This function prevents printing from the outside. (Note that the Ready to print output signal does not

change even if this signal is input from the outside.)

Input ON - In the IJ printer Ready to print state, the printer does not print even if the product target

detector is turned ON. However, the product being printed cannot be aborted.

Input OFF - In the IJ printer Ready to print state, the printer prints when the product target detector is

turned ON.

(Example)

●No-contact (transistor)

Withstand voltage : 30VDC or greater

Maximum drive current : 6mA or greater

Residual voltage : 2V or less

Leakage current : 0.1mA or less

Drive method : Open collector

●

Contact signal

Use a relay whose contacts chattering at contacts ON/OFF is 2.0ms or less.

1 2 3 1 2 3 (The arrow indicates

the sequence of printing. )

When OFF When ON

OFF

ON ON

Min. 100ms

Reciprocative print signal

Product target detection signal

●Input/output (I/O) specifications 4-20

Time until state changes after “Deflection voltage control” is input

t3: Within 3 seconds (Standby→Ready)

Deflection voltage control

Ready signal

Deflection voltage control

Ready signal

Remote signal

4.3.3-3 Remote startup signal input

[Function] This function inputs the same operations as the IJ printer operation state operation keys (“Startup”,

“Shutdown”, “Reset”, “Deflection voltage control”(standby state and Ready to print state

switching)) by external switch or contact signal.

(a) Judgment conditions

(a-1) Remote signals in general

Remote signal ON time t1 shall be 100ms or greater.

Take measures so that multiple remote signals are not turned ON simultaneously.

If multiple signals are turned ON simultaneously, the signals will not be accepted.

Signals cannot be received in the following cases:

When a confirmation window is open

When the Circulation control screen is opened by maintenance function

When the Touch screen coordinate correction screen is opened by auxiliary function

iii

(a-2)“Deflection voltage control”

When “Deflection voltage control” is input continuously, a certain OFF period is necessary.

When t2 is 10ms or less, OFF is not detected and the signal is not received.

t4: Within 100ms (Ready→Standby)

When “Deflection voltage control” is turned ON, state confirmation is necessary.

If “Deflection voltage control” is turned on by mistake during printing, printing is aborted even in

the process of printing and the IJ printer is switched from the Ready state to the Standby state.

To prevent erroneous printing, input this signal when the printer is in a not printing state.

When the Product speed matching function is used, and when the print description is changed when

the line is stopped during printing, etc., the IJ printer will enter the Standby state by this signal and

the print description can be changed.

4-21 ●Input/output (I/O) specifications

Reset signal

Fault signal

Shutdown signal

Ready signal

(a-3) “Reset signal”

Input this signal when the fault signal is ON.

In addition, after signal input, check if “Fault” is cleared.

Turn on the “Reset signal” 30 seconds or longer after the IJ printer power is turned on.

The time until the fault is cleared after the “Reset signal” is input

t5: within 100ms

(a-4)“Startup signal”

The “Startup signal” is a signal that specifies an automatic procedure up to ink ejection.

Handle it with care.

When the “Startup signal” is turned ON during ink stop processing, it is ignored.

Turn on the “Startup signal” 30 seconds or longer after the IJ printer power is turned on.

In addition, input this signal after checking if the “Fault” is cleared.

Moreover, it takes about 2 minutes for the IJ printer to enter the Ready to print state after the

“Startup signal” is turned ON.

(a-5) “Shutdown signal”

Turn off the power after confirming that the IJ printer has entered the Stop state after the “Shutdown

signal” is turned ON

It takes about 3 minutes for the IJ printer to enter the Stop state after the “Shutdown signal” is turned

ON.

The time until the state changes after the “Shutdown signal” is input

t6: within 100ms

(Notes)

(1) For key input, input must be confirmed, but when an external signal is input, processing is

performed in accordance with the signal instructions. Especially, since “Startup”(startup

signal) specifies ejection of the ink, handle it with care.

(2) When a confirmation window is opened, input of all remote operation signals is disabled.

Re-input the signals after the confirmation window is closed.

When the line monitor screen is displayed, input of all the remote operation signals is

disabled.

(3) When the Touch screen coordinate correction or Circulation control screen is displayed,

input of all the remote operation signals is disabled. Re-input the signals after a different

screen was displayed.

(4) The remote operation signals are enabled even when a rotary encoder is used and the

conveyor is stopped during printing.

(5) When the Shutdown signal is input while the Fault window is open, the ink is stopped with

the window remaining displayed.

●Input/output (I/O) specifications 4-22

Print output

Online output

GND

Ready

GND

Fault

Warning

*Other signals are also the same.

IJ printer

TB1

23 GND

Online output

Load

*Other signals are also the same.

Print output

Online output

GND

24V

IJ printer

4.3.4 Output function

The state of the IJ printer is monitored by connecting the print output (“Print-in-progress” or “Print.complete”),

online output, Ready, Fault, and Warning signals to pins 10 to 23 of TB1. (No-contact (transistor) output)

Internal circuit diagram

(a) NPN interface output (no-voltage output)

●The output transistor is open collector, and the logic is transistor ON at operation ON.

●The voltage and current used by the external equipment must satisfy the following specifications:

Operation is not guaranteed and the board may be damaged, if the specifications are not satisfied.

IL 20mA (V

CE : TYP0.6V, MAX2V)

Vd DC30V

●Wiring precautions

●When the load is a relay, solenoid, or other inductive load, connect a diode to prevent generation of a

counter electromotive force in parallel with the load.

●The load circuit is DC dedicated. It cannot be used with an AC load.

(b) PNP interface output (voltage output)

●The output transistor is open collector and the logic is transistor ON (voltage output) at operation ON.

●When used with external equipment, the following shall be satisfied:

IL 10mA(V

CE : TYP0.6V, MAX2V), Guide line of R : R 2.2kΩ

Withstand voltage 50VDC or greater (2 times or more of the voltage used)

4-23 ●Input/output (I/O) specifications

Printing operation

Print-in-progress signal

Print.complete signal

OFF

Print-in-progress

OFF

Under 1s

*When the next printing operation started within 1 second, turned OFF at

the stage at which the printing operation started.

1s or greater

4.3.4-1 Print output signal (NPN/PNP interface output : TB1-19)

[Function] This function outputs a signal to the outside at IJ Printer Print.complete or Print-in-progress.

(a) Print-in-progress and Print.complete switching

Switching of the Print-in-progress and Print.complete signals is set at the User environment setup screen.

(See “6.1 Set the user environment” in the Instruction Manual.)

(b) Signal timing

4.3.4-2 Online output signal (NPN/PNP interface output : TB1-20)

[Function] This function outputs a signal to the outside when the IJ printer is online.

4.3.4-3 Ready output (NPN interface output only : TB1-10)

[Function] This function outputs a signal to the outside to indicate IJ printer Ready-to-print state or input mode

state. (It is used to stop the conveyor when the IJ printer cannot print to prevent the product from

flowing without being printed.)

●Input/output (I/O) specifications 4-24

Attaching screw : inch screw

Connector on EZJ127 board :9-pin D sub-connector(plug)

IJ printer

Output

RD Input

External unit

Transmission

Reception

SG SG

Cable length : maximum 5 m

DTR

DSR

RTS

CTS

SW1

OFF

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

4.3.4-6 External communication (RS-232C)

External equipment is connected to the IJ printer by serial communication of RS-232C.

Pin No. Name Input/Output Remarks

1(NC) -

2 RD Input

3 SD Output

4 DTR - Connect with DSR by IJ printer side.

5SG -

6 DSR - Connect with DTR by IJ printer side.

7 RTS - Connect with CTS by IJ printer side.

8 CTS - Connects with RTS by IJ printer side.

9(NC) -

Turn OFF SW1-bit7 on EZJ 127 board.

●Do not bundle it together with heavy-current signals inside and outside the equipment

so that it will not be influenced by noise from a heavy-current signals (a connection

signal to the power supply, etc).

●Use a cable which is as short as possible.

CAUTION

4-25 ●Input/output (I/O) specifications

4.3.5 Product speed matching function without a rotary encoder

4.3.5-1 Auto product speed matching function

Auto product speed matching function is used for detecting the change of speed of the conveyor carrying

print target using the print target detector connected to the IJ printer, and prints each vertical line of the print

according to the change of speed in the same way as the Speed matching function using a rotary encoder.

Ensure to confirm the print start position and check for the slip of the print target by thoroughly testing before

using this function. If the print start position or the character width of print vary widely as a result of the test,

use the Speed matching function using a rotary encoder.

Cases that the speed can not be matched

No. Conditions of use

In case the print target slips on the conveyor between after the print target passes the print target

detector and before IJ printer complete printing.

In case the carrying speed changes or the conveyor stops between after the print target passes the

print target detector and before IJ printer complete printing.

4.3.5-2 Print target detector

●Use a no-contact (transistor) output type print target detector with a photoelectric sensor with built-in

amplifier which detects the target using the optical beam.

●To start the print from the edge of the print target, place the print target detector so that the "Distance

between the print head and print target detector" is larger in width than print target.

4.3.5-3 IJ Printer setup

●Configure the setting for "Product speed matching", "Print target width", and "Actual print width" on "Print

Specifications" screen. (See "4.14 Set the print specifications" in the Instruction Manual.)

●Set "Auto" for "Product speed matching".

●Enter "Print Target width" and "Actual Print width" in mm.

The value for "Actual Print width" must be smaller than "Print Target width".

●"Enable" the "Speed compensation" as required.

When "Speed compensation" is enabled, the print start position is delayed 2 scans

because calculation is performed to reduce the change of the print start position.

The position accuracy of the print start position may be worse than the product speed

matching function using a rotary encoder, because calculation is performed by sensing

the print target detector.

Precaution

●When setting the "Sensor filter" on "Print specifications", set the value as small as possible so that the

Sensor filter function is completed before the target passes the print target detector.

●"Repeat count" on "Print specifications" can not be used at the same time.

●The Character width on the "Print specifications" is automatically set as below depending on the Ink drop

use.

Ink drop use Character width

1/1 002

1/2 001

1/3 to 1/16 000

4.3.5-4 Carrying speed

●Set the minimum speed the target print is carried by conveyor to 1m/min.

●If the carrying speed the IJ printer detects is faster than the speed of when the printed without Speed

matching, print is made with the same interval as when the Speed matching function is not used.

(At the time speed exceeds the limit speed in the condition)

●If "Print Target width" or "Actual Print width" on the "Print specifications" is not entered, the print is made

with the same interval as when the Speed matching function is not used.

●Overview 5-1

5. COMMUNICATION

5.1 Overview

The functions described in this document are used to transmit printings and their registration numbers and

enter them into the IJ printer with an external device connected to the IJ printer via an RS-232C serial

communication line.

(1) Printings transmission

● An "item number" and "character string" are transmitted from the external device to the IJ printer.

● The IJ printer receives the "item number" and "character string" and then makes preparations for

making designated prints.

● The printings of print item for which bar codes or increased-width printings can also be transmitted by

the communication functions.

● When a number (alphabetical character) is transmitted via a communications link to a count setting

digit, the default value can be set.

(2) Print data recall transmission

● A print data "message number" is transmitted from the external device to the IJ Printer.

● The IJ printer recalls print data designated by a "message number" and makes preparations for making

prints.

(3) Print data registration transmission

● Transmits Print data's "message number" and "message name" from external unit to the IJ printer.

● The IJ printer provides a "message name" and registers data currently being printed as print data of

"registration No."

(4) Print condition transmission

● The external device transmits "print specifications" and "print format" to the IJ printer.

● The IJ printer receives the "print specifications" and "print format", and prepares for making prints

under the specified conditions.

(5) Free layout transmission

● This function is not available for High speed character model.

● An ''item number'' and ''amount of move'' are transmitted from the external device to the IJ printer.

● The IJ printer receives the ''item number'' and ''amount of move'', and then moves the item specified to

the specified position.

(6) Calendar conditions transmission, count conditions transmission

● Transmits and sets "initial values", "range" of count conditions, and "offset", "zero suppress" of

calendar condition etc. from external unit to the IJ printer.

5-2 ●Overview

(7) User pattern character transmission

● This function is used to transmit a user pattern and enter it into the IJ printer.

● A transmitted user pattern can be edited using the "Create user pattern" function, which is provided as

an auxiliary function.

(8) On-line/off-line transmission procedure

● Specifies switch of online state and offline state from external unit to the IJ printer.

(9) Remote operation transmission

● Specifies ink ejection/stop, deflection voltage control (on/off) and error reset from external unit to the

IJ printer.

(10) Time control

● Transmits and sets "current time", "calendar time", etc., from external unit to the IJ printer.

● Inquires current time from external unit to the IJ printer and the IJ printer returns "current time".

(11) Print item deletion transmission

● Specifies print item deletion from external unit to the IJ printer.

● The first print item will be left.

(12) Count Reset Transmission

● This function will change the count value to the preset value (reset value).

● All count blocks which have the preset “Reset” value will be reset to “Reset” value.

(13) Communication buffer

● The print contents received through print content transmission will not be reflected in printing

immediately, but will be temporarily held in buffer.

● The print contents are fetched from the buffer one by one for each printing, and reflected in

subsequent printing.

(14) Ethernet communication (LAN communication TUP-I)

● Function for Ethernet communication between the IJ Printer and external unit employing a LAN

environment.

● Type of Ethernet communication can be selected from Modbus communication.

● Modbus communication require development of a communication program on the external unit side.

For the development purpose of communication program, IJP control library will be provided as a

development kit.

● See the instruction manual for Ethernet Communication TUP-I for details.

●Setting Communication Environment 5-3

5.2 Setting Communication Environment

5.2.1 Setting Communication Environment

(1) Overview

Function Description Default

State at power-up

● Comm. port is OFF : Offline mode when the

power is turned on.

● Comm. port is ON : Online mode when the

power is turned on.

● OFF fixed : Always offline mode and

you cannot change to the

online mode.

Comm. port is OFF

Communication and

signal error

● Warning : An external communication error and

external signal error are considered to be

"Warning."

● Fault : An external communication error and

external signal error are considered to be

"Fault." The printer does not print even if

the product target detector is turned ON.

Warning

Baud rate

● Sets the baud rate at which communication is

established with the outside.

● Eleven different settings are selectable: 150, 300,

600, 1,200, 2,400, 4,800, 9,600, 19,200, 38,400,

57,600, or 115,200 bps.

4,800bps

Data format

● Sets the data length, parity bit, and stop bits for

communication with the outside.

● The following settings are available.

Data length: 7 or 8 bits

Parity bit: none, odd, or even

Stop bits: 1 bit or 2 bits

Data length: 8 bit

Parity bit : none

Stop bits : 1 bit

Number of comm.

bytes

● Sets the number of character code bytes for

communication with the outside.

● A setting of 1 byte or 2 bytes can be selected.

1 byte

BCC code handling

● Setup can be performed so that no communication

error occurs even if BCC code attached data is

received.

Disable

Communication

mode

● Overwrite-protected: No new data will be received

until the previously received

data is printed.

● Overwrite-enabled : New data is received even if

the previously received data

has not been printed.

The newly received data

overwrites the old data.

Overwrite- protected

Print message

transfer ACK

● t=fixed : The time from receiving the print

description from an external device to

sending ACK becomes nearly fixed

regardless of the transmission volume.

● t=async. : The system will be ready to print

immediately after returning ACK.

t=async.

Print spec. transfer

char. height

● 2 digits: Uses 2-digit data for character height

setting ([00] to [99]) transmission.

● 3 digits: Uses 3-digit data for transmission.

2 digits

5-4 ●Setting Communication Environment

Comm. env. setup [Stop ]

State at power-up

Communication and signal error

Transmission condition by port

Target port

Baud rate (bps)

Data format

Data length

Parity bit

Stop bits

Standard communication

Number of comm. bytes

BCC code handling

Communication mode

Print message transfer ACK

Print spec transfer char height

Comm. port in ON

Disable

4800

Warn.

Fault

1 bits

2 bits

1 byte

2 bytes

Disable

Enable

2 digits

3 digits

8 bits

7 bits

Standard port

overwrite-protected

overwrite-enabled

t=async.

t=fixed

Change the on-line

or off-line.

Makeup Ink

Comm. env. setup [Stop ]

Buffer function

Buffer repeat count

Empty Buffer Fault

Timing of Fault

Data Number at Fault

(0 9)

(1 9999)

Disable

Enable

Setting of communication buffer

(Refer to " 5.9 Communication buffer".)

Disable

Enable

Print Start

Print. Complete

Makeup Ink

Comm. env. setup [Stop ]

LAN function

Setting of LAN communication TUP-I

(Refer to the Instruction manual for

Ethernet Communication TUP-I.)

No use

Modbus Communication

Makeup Ink

(2) Operating procedure

Press Communication environment setup from the Environment setup menu.

The "Communication environment setup" screen appears.

Press Next settings .

The second screen appears.

Press Next settings .

The third screen appears.

●Setting Communication Environment 5-5

5.2.2 Transmission Specifications

(1) Communication method : Half duplex

(2) Startup method : Started up by host

(3) Synchronization method : Asynchronous

(4) Transmission method : Bit serial transmission

(5) Baud rate : 150, 300, 600, 1,200, 2,400, 4,800, 9,600, 19,200, 38,400,

57,600, 115,200(bps)

(6) Codes transmitted : Alphanumerical characters, symbols, dedicated characters,

user pattern characters, and punctuation characters

(7) Data format : Formats A through J are selectable (see the table below).

No other formats can be chosen.

Data format table

Item Start bit Data length Parity bit Stop bits

Format (bits) (bits) (bits) (bits)

A 1 7 1 (even) 2

B171 (odd)2

C 1 7 1 (even) 1

D171 (odd)1

E18None2

F (default) 1 8 None 1

G 1 8 1 (even) 1

H181 (odd)1

I 1 8 1 (even) 2

J181 (odd)2

Selecting a data length of 7 bits allows you to transmit alphanumerical characters

and symbols but inhibits you from transmitting punctuation characters and using

2-byte codes to send dedicated characters and user pattern characters.

(8) Bit configuration

Formats A and B

Start b0 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 Parity Stop Stop

Formats C and D

Start b0 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 Parity Stop

Formats E

Start b0 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 b7 Stop Stop

Formats F

Start b0 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 b7 Stop

Formats G and H

Start b0 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 b7 Parity Stop

Formats I and J

Start b0 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 b7 Parity Stop Stop

Order of code transmission: Transmission occurs beginning with the least significant bit (b0).

(9) Error control

● Vertical parity error (detection on an individual character basis)

● Overrun error

● Framing error

5-6 ●Transmission Sequences

5.3 Transmission Sequences

5.3.1 Common Transmission Sequences

(1) Basic transmission operation.

When ENQ and ACK are present:

External device

IJ printer

ENQ

ACK

STX

Text

ETX

ACK

External device

IJ printer ACK ACK

ACK

DC2 ENQ

STX

Text

ETX

External device

IJ printer

STX

Text

ETX

ACK

External device

IJ printer

ENQ

NAK

External device

IJ printer

ENQ

ACK

STX

Text

ETX

NAK

External device

IJ printer

ENQ

ACK

STX

Text

ETX BCC

ACK

(2) When DC2 (retransmission) code is used

(When no response is received though ENQ has been issued and yet the contents of print

area switched)

When ENQ is omitted:

(3) When the IJ printer is incapable of receiving data or is off-line

(4) Abnormal transmission operation (when the text contains an erroneous message)

(5) When BCC code is included

(6) When the IJ printer power is OFF

No response will be returned for any code transmission from the external decice.

(7) The printings, print specifications, print format, and user pattern data can be

consecutively transmitted in the following order in a single session.

Print format

Print specifications

Printings

(Example)

Print format Print format Print format

specification

Print content

The user pattern can be positioned anywhere within the above data chain.

''Line count / print format uniformity'', ''Format setup change'', ''Free layout transmission'',

''Print item deletion transmission'' and ''Count reset transmission'' must be transmitted

independently. If an attempt is made to send it together with the other data, a communication

error (NAK response) occurs.

The print data recall must also be transmitted independently. Even if it is sent together with the

other data, no error occurs. However, the print data recall takes precedence, rendering the other

data invalid.

(8) Up to 3000 bytes of data can be transmitted at a time, including "STX" and "ETX".

If the 3000-byte limit is exceeded, a communication error (NAK response) occurs.

●Transmission Sequences 5-7

(9) Any data transmitted by communication (print contents, print specifications, print

format, and user pattern) is not stored except in the following cases.

[Conditions for storing the data]

When the ink is stopped after communication by the Shut down key or a stop signal.

At 01 minute of every hour.

(10) Transmit to the existing print item after creating a transmission objective print item.

5.3.2 Printings Transmission

5.3.2-1 Text

(1) When printings are to be changed

DLE

Item

number

Printings

(2) If deleting character string within print item

DLE

Item

number

(3) When multiple printings are to be designated

DLE

Item

number

Printings DLE

Item

number

Printings change

Printings erasure

● Multiple print items can be consecutively transmitted within one session.

● Print items are to be designated by specifying the item numbers. The item numbers need not be sorted

● Print items not transmitted are not changed.

● When “the number of the print items” and the print items are transmitted at a item by

Number-of-the-print-items specifying transmission, the print items beyond “the number of the print

items” will be deleted.

● Number-of-the-print-items specifying transmission shall NOT be made with the other data, such as the

print format or the print specification.

● Both calendar characters and count characters can be transmitted.

● If printings are transmitted for a print item for which Micro QR setup is completed, a communication

error occurs.

●If transmission is made to the item number(s) which does NOT exist, the new item number(s) of the

message will be added, which format type is either ''Individual'' or ''Free layout''.

(4) When the print contents are changed by specifying the number of the print items

ESC2 Header 7BH DLE

Item

number

Printings

Printings change

Number of the print

items specified

5-8 ●Transmission Sequences

5.3.2-2 Item number

Item number12345678910

Code 31H 32H 33H 34H 35H 36H 37H 38H 39H 3AH

Item number 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Code 3BH 3CH 3DH 3EH 3FH 40H 41H 42H 43H 44H

Item number 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Code 45H 46H 47H 48H 49H 4AH 4BH 4CH 4DH 4EH

Item number 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

Code 4FH 50H 51H 52H 53H 54H 55H 56H 57H 58H

Item number 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

Code 59H 5AH 5BH 5CH 5DH 5EH 5FH 60H 61H 62H

Item number 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60

Code 63H 64H 65H 66H 67H 68H 69H 6AH 6BH 6CH

Item number 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70

Code 6DH 6EH 6FH 70H 71H 72H 73H 74H 75H 76H

Item number 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80

Code 77H 78H 79H 7AH 7BH 7CH 7DH 7EH 7FH 80H

Item number 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90

Code 81H 82H 83H 84H 85H 86H 87H 88H 89H 8AH

Item number 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100

Code 8BH 8CH 8DH 8EH 8FH 90H 91H 92H 93H 94H

● The order of print items is indicated below.

(3-column example) Circled number: Item number

5.3.2-3 Printings

● An array of “character codes”.

● The coding system varies with the mode which is designated by the “Number of communication bytes”

setting entered from the communication environment setup screen.

Number of

communication

bytes

Alphanumerical

characters and

symbols

Dedicated

characters

User pattern

Punctuation

mark

Katakana

Calendar

characters,

Count

characters

(00 to 47) (48 to 199)

1-byte mode ASCII ASCII ASCII 2-byte code 2-byte code 2-byte code 2-byte code

2-byte mode ASCII 2-byte code 2-byte code 2-byte code 2-byte code 2-byte code 2-byte code

●Transmission Sequences 5-9

Print item 1 Print item 2 Print item 3 Print item 4

ABC DEF GHI JKL

5.3.2-4 Character codes

(1) 2-byte code (number of communication bytes: 1-byte mode)

● For 1-byte mode, 2-byte codes are sandwiched between "SI" and "SO."

● One character

High-order

byte

Low-order

byte

● Two or more characters

High-order

byte

Low-order

byte

High-order

byte

Low-order

byte

High-order

byte

Low-order

byte

(2) 2-byte code (number of communication bytes: 2-byte mode)

High-order

byte

Low-order

byte

(3) Mixture of ASCII and 2-byte codes (number of communication bytes: 1-byte mode)

ASCII ASCII SI

High-order

byte

Low-order

byte

High-order

byte

Low-order

byte

SO ASCII

(4) Mixture of ASCII and 2-byte codes (number of communication bytes: 2-byte mode)

ASCII ASCII

High-order

byte

Low-order

byte

High-order

byte

Low-order

byte

ASCII

5.3.2-5 Example of print contents transmission

(1) Example when No. of communication bytes: 1 byte mode

02H 10H 31H 41H 42H 43H 10H 32H 0FH F2H 52H F2H 52H 0EH 03H

STX DLE 1 A B C DLE 2 SI Calendar Calendar SO ETX

Print item 2

(2) Example when No. of communication bytes: 2 byte mode

02H 10H 31H 41H 42H 43H 10H 32H F2H 52H F2H 52H 03H

STX DLE 1 A B C DLE 2 Calendar Calendar ETX

Print item 1 Print item 2

[Transmission results]

Print item 1

Print item 2

ABC

DD:Calendar character "day"

Print item 1

(3) Example when the number of the print items is changed to three (3) from two (2)

02H 1FH 7BH 10H 32H 61H 62H 10H 33H 63H 64H 03H

STX ESC2 Header DLE 2 a b DLE 3 c d ETX

Print item 2 Print item 3

[Transmission results]

Number of the print

items specified

Print item 1 Print item 2 Print item 3

ABC ab cd

5-10 ●Transmission Sequences

5.3.3 Print Data Recall Transmission

5.3.3-1 Text

ESC2 Header 20H

Classification

31H

1000s place 100s place 10s palce Units place

Print data message number (0001 to 2000)

5.3.3-2 Print data message number

● An already saved print data number is to be designated as the print data message number.

● The message number is expressed by a combination of three ASCII codes.

5.3.3-3 Example of print contents transmission

(1) Example of specifying 4-digit print data registration No.

02H 1FH 20H 31H 30H 30H 31H 32H 03H

STXESC2 10012ETX

[Transmission results]

Calls print data of print data message number 12.

ESC Header 56H 100s place 10s place Units place

Print data message number (001 to 999)

ESC Header 26H 10s place Units place

Print data message number (01 to 99)

[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

Header, classification

Print data message number

●Transmission Sequences 5-11

ESC Header 25H 10s place Units place ESC Header 86H Message name (1 to 12 diguts)

Print data message number (01 to 99)

5.3.4 Print data registration transmission

5.3.4-1 Text

● Specifies message number

ESC2 Header 21H

Classification

31H

1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place

● Specifies registration No. and message name.

ESC2 Header 21H

Classification

31H

1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place

Print data message number (0001 to 2000)

ESC2 Header 21H

Classification

32H

Message name (1 to 12 digits)

Message name : ASCII code (20H to 5FH, 61H to 7AH)

ESC Header 55H 100s place 10s place Units place

Print data message number (001 to 999)

ESC Header 25H 10s place Units place

Print message number (01 to 99)

ESC Header 55H 100s place 10s place Units place ESC Header 86H Message name (1 to 12 diguts)

Print data message number (001 to 999)

Print data message number (0001 to 2000)

(Contd.)

[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

● Specifies registration No.

● Specifies registration No. and message name.

5-12 ●Transmission Sequences

5.3.4-2 Message name

(1) message number specified

● A message name is automatically attached when print data is registered.

● Based on the message name displayed in the upper left hand corner of the screen, the last 4 digits are

replaced with the message number and used as the new message name.

(Example) Registering for No. 123

Contents displayed in upper left hand corner of the screen :“ABCDEFGHIJKL”

Message name after registration :“ABCDEFG 0123”

(2) Message number and message name specified

● The specified message name attached when print data is registered.

(3) Same message name is used for other message number

● If a message name is in use for other message number, new message name will be created by using

original message name as a base and replacing its 7th and 8th digits with AA to ZZ.

(Example) Message name [ABC] is already registered on No.1. Register on No.2 using identical

message name.

Message name of No.1: [ABC ]

Message name of No.2: [ABC AA ]

(4)Characters available for message name

● Characters used for setting the message name transmission are different from characters used in

manual input on registration screen.

Function

Alphameric character/

Symbols

Accent character/

Arabic character

Manual input Available Available

Message name transmission Available Unavailable

5.3.4-3 Supplement

● When transmitting print data together with the print contents, send the print contents last.

5.3.4-4 Example of print data registration transmission

(1) Example of registering by specifying message name

02H 1FH 21H 31H 30H 30H 31H 32H 1FH 21H 32H 41H 42H 43H 03H

STXESC2!10012ESC2!2ABCETX

Header, classification

Message name

[Transmission results]

Massage name "ABC" is assigned to current print data and is registered under message number 12.

Numbers/symbols (ASCII code): 20H to 5FH, 61H to 7AH

Print data message unmber

●Transmission Sequences 5-13

5.3.5 Print Condition Transmission

5.3.5-1 Text

(1) Line count / print format uniformity

ESC2 Header 22H Classification 31H

● Line count and print format are made uniform for all print items.

● Line count of all rows are made uniform based on the first row.

● Space between stages, character size, space between characters, whether or not to use bar code and

double width size are made uniform based on the setting value of the first print item.

● Send the message independently. The message cannot be sent together with print format, print

specs., and print contents.

● If transmission is made to the message which format setup is ''Free layout", a communication error

will occur.

ESC Header 2BH 30H

(3) Configuration of print format text

● Print item not specified

ESC2 Header 70H Item No. Print format text

ESC2 Header 24H Item No. Print format text

Item No. specified (1 to 100)

[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

Print format text

If item No. is not specified, it is set for all items.

To transmit print format and print specs. consecutively, transmit in the order of print format

and print specs. If transmitted the other way round, an error will occur.

● Print item specified

Item No. specified (1 to 100)

Only specified print item is applicable for change.

[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

(2) Format setup change

● This transmission can change the format setup.

● The print data will be adjusted to match the "After-change" Format setup.

● Print condition transmission shall be made independently.

Print condition can not be transmitted with Print format or Print specification or Print description.

ESC2 Header 22H Classification33H Format setup

Format setup (30H to 32H)

Format setup

30H:Individual

31H:Overall

32H:Free layout

5-14 ●Transmission Sequences

(4) Print format text

● Line count and Line spacing

ESC2 Header 22H

Classification

32H

Line count Line spacing

Line count (1 to 5)

Line spacing (0 to 4)

● Character size and inter-character space

ESC2 Header 23H

Classification

31H

Character size 10s place Units place

● Increased width

ESC2 Header 23H

Classification

32H

Increased

width

Increased width (1 to 9)

● Bar code type (Type change, Bar code "not used" → "used")

ESC2 Header 23H

Classification

33H

Type

Bar code type (30H to 47H)

● Bar code "used"→ "not used"

ESC2 Header 23H

Classification

33H

30H

30H :Bar code "not used"

● Readable code (Bar code EAN-13)

ESC2 Header 23H

Classification

34H

Code

● Prefix code (Bar code EAN-13)

ESC2 Header 23H

Classification

35H

Tens position Units position

Prefix code (00 to 99)

● Two or more print format items can be consecutively transmitted in a single chain.

Inter-character space (0 to 28)

Character size

(30H to 3CH)

Bar code type

30H : not used

31H : code 39

32H : ITF

33H : NW-7

34H : EAN-13

35H : DM8

×32

36H : DM16

×16

37H : DM16

×36

38H : DM16

×48

39H : DM18

×18

3AH: DM20

×20

3BH: DM22

×22

3CH: DM24

×24

3DH: Code 128 (Code set B)

3EH: Code 128 (Code set C)

3FH: UPC-A

40H: UPC-E

41H: EAN-8

42H: QR21

×21

43H: QR25

×25

44H: QR29

×29

45H: GS1 DataBar (Limited)

46H: GS1 DataBar

(Omnidirectional)

47H: GS1 DataBar (Stacked)

Readable code type (0: None, 1: 5×5, 2: 5×7)

Character size

30H : 4

×5

31H : 5

×5

32H : 5

×8(5×7)

33H : 9

×8(9×7)

34H : 7

×10

35H : 10

×12

36H : 12

×16

37H : 18

×24

38H : 24

×32

39H : 11

×11

3AH: 5

×3(Chimney)

3BH: 5

×5(Chimney)

3CH: 7

×5(Chimney)

3EH : 30

×40

3FH : 36

×48

(5 lines : 0 to 2)

●Transmission Sequences 5-15

ESC Header 22H Line count Line spacing

Line count (1 to 5)

● Line count and Line spacing

Line spacing (0 to 2)

ESC Header 21H Character size

inter-character

space

Character size (1 to 5)

● Character size and inter-character space

inter-character space (0 to 8)

ESC Header 2AH Type

● Bar code type

Bar code type

(30H to 3CH )

ESC Header 29H 30H

● Bar code "used"→ "not used"

Used or not used

(0:not used, 1:used)

ESC Header 7DH Code

● ID code (Bar code EAN-13)

Code type

(0:none, 1:5

5, 2:5

ESC Header 2CH 10s place Units place

● Prefix code (Bar code EAN-13)

Prefix code

(00 to 99)

ESC Header 3FH Code set

● Code set (Code128)

(0:Code set B, 1:Code set C)

ESC Header 28H Increased width

● Increased width

Increased width (1 to 9)

(5) Print specifications

● Character height

ESC2 Header 25H

Classification

31H

10s place Units place

Character height (00 to 99)

● Ink drop use percentage

ESC2 Header 25H

Classification

32H

10s place Units place

Ink drop use percentage (01 to 16)

● High-speed printing

ESC2 Header 25H

Classification

33H

Mode

Character size

30H:5

×5

31H:5

×8(5×7)

32H:7

×10

33H:12

×16

34H:18

×24

35H:24

×32

[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

ESC Header 29H 31H ESC Header 2AH Type

● Bar code "not used"→ "used"

Used or not used

(0:not used, 1:used)

Bar code type

30H : code 39

31H : ITF

32H : NW-7

33H : EAN-13

34H : DM16

×16

35H : DM8

×32

36H : Code 128

37H : DM16

×36

38H : DM16

×48

39H : DM18

×18

3AH: DM20

×20

3BH: DM22

×22

3CH: DM24

×24

Mode (0:HM, 1:NM, 2:QM, 3:SM)

5-16 ●Transmission Sequences

● Character width

ESC2 Header 25H

Classification

34H

1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place

Character width (0000 to 3999)

● Character orientation

ESC2 Header 25H

Classification

35H

Character

orientation

Character orientation (0 to 3)

● Print start delay

ESC2 Header 25H

Classification

36H

1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place

Print start delay (0000 to 9999)

● Print start delay (reverse)

ESC2 Header 25H

Classification

37H

1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place

Print start delay (reverse) (0000 to 9999)

● Product speed matching

ESC2 Header 25H

Classification

38H

Character

orientation

Product speed matching (0:Time-based, 1:Encoder based, 2:Auto-encoder based)

● Pulse rate division Factor

ESC2 Header 25H

Classification

39H

100s place 10s place Units place

Pulse rate division Factor (001 to 999)

● Repeat count

ESC2 Header 25H

Classification

3DH

1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place

Repeat count (0000 to 9999)

● Repeat intervals

ESC2 Header 25H

Classification

3EH

10000s place 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place

Repeat intervals (00000 to 99999)

● Target sensor timer

ESC2 Header 25H

Classification

3FH

100s place 10s place Units place

Target sensor timer (000 to 999)

●Transmission Sequences 5-17

● Leading character width control

ESC2 Header 25H

Classification

43H

Leading character

width control

● Target sensor filter

ESC2 Header 25H

Classification

40H

Division

Division (1:time setup, 2:until end of print)

● Target sensor filter setting value

ESC2 Header 25H

Classification

41H

1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place

Value (0000 to 9999)

● Two or more print specification items can be consecutively transmitted in a single chain.

● Ink drop charge rule

ESC2 Header 25H

Classification

42H

Charge rule

Charge rule (31H:Standard, 32H:Mixed single scan and interlaced 33H:Dot mixed)

Leading character width control (0:Disable, 1:Enable )

● Leading character width control (width)

ESC2 Header 25H

Classification

44H

10s place Units place 10s place Units place

1st row width (00 to 32) 2nd row ridth (00 to 32)

5-18 ●Transmission Sequences

ESC Header 30H 10s place Units place

●Character height

ESC Header 31H 100s place 10s place Units place

Character width (000 to 199)

● Character width

ESC Header 35H 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place

●Repeat count

Repeat count (0000 to 9999)

ESC Header 34H 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place

●Repeat intervals

Repeat intervals

(0000 to 9999)

ESC Header 33H 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place

● Print start delay

Print start delay (0000 to 9999)

Character height (00 to 99)

ESC Header 36H 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place

● Print start delay (reverse)

Print start delay (reverse) (0000 to 9999)

ESC Header 37H 100s place 10s place Units place

●Target sensor timer

Target sensor timer (000 to 999)

ESC Header 38H 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place

●Target sensor filter

Target sensor filter (0000 to 9999)

ESC Header 39H Division

Division (1:time setup, 2:until end of print)

●High-speed printing

ESC Header 3AH Mode

Mode (0:HM, 1:NM, 2:QM)

ESC Header 3CH 100s place 10s place Units place

●Pulse rate division Factor

Pulse rate division Factor (001 to 999)

ESC Header 3DH 10s place Units place

●Ink drop use percentage

Ink drop use percentage

(01 to16)

[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

ESC Header 32H Units place

Character orientation (0 to 3)

● Character orientation

●Product speed matching

ESC Header 3BH

Character

orientation

Product speed matching (0:Time-based, 1:Encoder based)

●Transmission Sequences 5-19

5.3.5-2 Text setup rules

(1) Line count

● When you change the line count for a print item in a certain column, you must also set the line

count for the other print items that belong to the same column.

(Example)

1357

2468

135

24678

Setting items 7 and 8 to one line

Transmit the line count consecutively to items 7 and 8. If you transmit the line count to only one

of them, a communication error occurs.

● When you change the line count for a print item, you must also set the line count for the other print

items that belong to the same column as the former one.

(Example)

135

24678

Setting items 7 and 8 to two lines

1357

2468

Transmit the line count consecutively to items 7 and 8. If you transmit the line count to only one

of them, a communication error occurs.

(2) Line spacing

● When you transmit one-line setup data for a certain print item, you have to transmit a line spacing

setting of "0" as well as for the same chain as the one-line setup data.

If you do not transmit an line spacing setting of "0", a communication error occurs.

● Ensure that the same line spacing setting is selected for print items belonging to the same column.

In other words, when you transmit a new line spacing setting for a print item in a certain column,

you must consecutively transmit the same setting to the other print items in the same column.

(3) Character size and inter-character space

● The available inter-character space varies with the character size.

See "4.7.4 Set dot matrix, inter-character space, and other parameters" of the Instructions

Manual.

● The total number of vertical dots cannot exceed the limit.

Machine type Maximum number of vertical dots

UX-D8 64 dots

● Some characters cannot be entered depending on the character size. If a print

item contains an unavailable character after a character size change, its contents

are changed to a space.

See "4.7.4 Set dot matrix, inter-character space, and other parameters" of the Instructions

Manual.

● If an inter-character space other than "0" is transmitted for a print item for which bar code setup is

completed, a communication error occurs.

5-20 ●Transmission Sequences

(4) Bar code use and bar code type

● Two or more bar code types can coexist.

● When bar code set up is completed for a print item, its inter-character space can not be changed.

(The inter-character space need not be transmitted in this case.)

● When the bar code type is ITF or code128(code set C), you have to observe the following input rules.

If you violate the rules, the contents of an illegal print item will be deleted.

ITF or code128(code set C) input rules

No. Input rule Input example

Characters must be paired to make an

entry.

(Correct) [012345]

(Incorrect) [01234]

● Some characters cannot be entered depending on the bar code type.

If any unacceptable character is included in a print item for which bar code setup is completed, the

contents of the print item are changed to a null character. See "4.7.5 Print a bar code" of the

Instructions Manual.

● FNC1 is a control code used for Code128, 2-byte code of 81A6, indicated as on print layout screen.

5.3.5-3 Caution for format type "Free layout"

● When the format setup is "Free layout" and if "Line count / print format uniformity" or "Line count

and line spacing" or "High-speed printing" or "Ink drop charge rule" is transmitted, a communication

error will occur.

5.3.5-4 Example of print conditions transmission

(1) Example where print item is not specified

02H 1FH 22H 32H 31H 30H 1FH 25H 36H 30H 31H 32H 33H 03H

STXESC2“210ESC2%60123ETX

02H 1FH 70H 31H 1FH 23H 31H 34H 30H 30H 1FH 70H 33H 1FH 23H 31H 34H 30H 30H 03H

STX

ESC2

#1400

ESC2

#1400EXT

(2) Example where print item is specified

Header, item No.

Header,

Line count 1

line spacing 0

Character size 7×10,

inter-character space 0

Character size 7

×10,

item No.

Header,

classification

Header,

classification

Write position 123

[Transmission results]

All print items are set as 1 stage, write position is changed to 0123.

Header,

classification

Header,

classification

[Transmission results]

Upper stage character size is changed.

※

●Transmission Sequences 5-21

5.3.6 Free Layout Transmission

5.3.6-1 Overview

● When Format setup is "Free layout", the selected print item can be moved individually.

● Free layout transmission shall be made independently. Free layout transmission can NOT be transmitted

with Print format or Print specification or Print description.

● If transmission is made to the item number(s) which does not exist, a communication error will occur.

● If transmission is made when the format setup is either "Individual" or "Overall", a communication error

will occur.

5.3.6-2 Text

(1) Specify Horizontal/Vertical coordinate and move

● Specify the bottom-left coordinate and the print item will be moved.

● Horizontal and Vertical coordinate

ESC2 Header 24H

Classification

31H

Item

number

10000s

place

1000s place 100s place 10s place Unit place

(Contd.)

Item number

(1 to 100)

Horizontal (X) coordinate

(0 to 31998)

10s place Unit place

Vertical (Y) coordinate

(0 to 29)

● Horizontal coordinate

ESC2 Header 24H

Classification

32H

Item

number

10000s

place

1000s place 100s place 10s place Unit place

Item number

(1 to 100)

Horizontal (X) coordinate

(0 to 31998)

● Vertical coordinate

ESC2 Header 24H

Classification

33H

Item

number

10s place Unit place

Item number

(1 to 100)

Vertical (Y) coordinate

(0 to 29)

5-22 ●Transmission Sequences

(2) Specify Horizontal/Vertical directions and move

● Specify the number of dots for moving and the print item will be moved.

● Horizontal and Vertical move

ESC2 Header 24H

Classification

41H

Item

number

Item number

(1 to 100)

(Contd.)

Vertical

sign

10s place Unit place

Vertical (Y) direction

(-29 to +29)

Horizontal sign/Vertical sign

(Input either one of the two.)

2BH: " ＋ (plus)"

2DH:" － (minus)"

Horizontal

sign

10000s

place

1000s place 100s place 10s place Unit place

Horizontal (X) direction

(-31998 to +31998)

-- Either plus(+) or minus(-) sign to be input for both Horizontal/Vertical directions.

-- In case there will be NO horizontal move, input either "+00000" or "-00000".

-- In case there will be NO vertical move, input either "+00" or "-00".

● Horizontal move

ESC2 Header 24H

Classification

42H

Item

number

Item number

(1 to 100)

(Contd.)

Horizontal sign

(Input either one of the two.)

2BH: " ＋ (plus)"

2DH:" － (minus)"

Horizontal

sign

10000s

place

1000s place 100s place 10s place Unit place

Horizontal (X) direction

(-31998 to +31998)

-- Either plus(+) or minus(-) sign to be input for Horizontal direction.

-- In case there will be NO horizontal move, input either "+00000" or "-00000".

● Vertical move

ESC2 Header 24H

Classification

43H

Item

number

Vertical sign 10s place Unit place

Item number

(1 to 100)

Vertical (Y) direction

(-29 to +29)

Vertical sign

(Input either one of the two.)

2BH: " ＋ (plus)"

2DH:" － (minus)"

-- Either plus(+) or minus(-) sign to be input for Vertical direction.

-- In case there will be NO vertical move, input either "+00" or "-00".

(Contd.)

●Transmission Sequences 5-23

5.3.6-3 Example of Free layout transmission

(1) Specify Horizontal/Vertical coordinate and move

02H 1FH 24H 31H 35H 30H 30H 31H 32H 30H 32H 35H 03H

STXESC2$150012025ETX

Horizontal (X)

coordinate

Header,

classification

[Transmission result]

Print item 5: Horizontal (X) coordinate will be set to 120 and Vertical (Y) coordinate to 25.

Vertical (Y)

coordinate

02H 1FH 24H 32H 31H 31H 32H 33H 34H 35H 03H

STXESC2$2112345ETX

Horizontal (X)

coordinate

Header,

classification

[Transmission result]

Print item 1: Horizontal (X) coordinate will be set to "12345".

02H 1FH 24H 33H 94H 30H 30H 03H

STX ESC2 $ 3 100 0 0 ETX

Item No. Vertical (Y)

coordinate

Header,

classification

[Transmission result]

Print item 100: Vertical (Y) coordinate will be set to "0".

Item No.

5-24 ●Transmission Sequences

(2) Specify Horizontal/Vertical directions and move

02H 1FH 24H 41H 3AH 2BH 30H 30H 31H 30H 30H 2BH 32H 30H 03H

STXESC2$A10+00100+20ETX

Horizontal (X) directionHeader,

classification

[Transmission result] Move print item 10 rightward by 100 and upward by 20.

Vertical (Y) direction

02H 1FH 24H 41H 44H 2DH 30H 30H 30H 32H 30H 2DH 30H 35H 03H

STX ESC2 $ A 20

－

00020

－

0 5 ETX

Horizontal (X) directionHeader,

classification

[Transmission result] Move print item 20 leftward by 20 and downward by 5.

Vertical (Y) direction

02H 1FH 24H 41H 32H 2BH 31H 32H 33H 34H 35H 2DH 30H 30H 03H

STX ESC2 $ A 2

12345

－

0 0 ETX

Item No. Horizontal (X) directionHeader,

classification

[Transmission result] Move print item 2 rightward by 12345.

Vertical (Y) direction

02H 1FH 24H 41H 62H 2BH 30H 30H 30H 30H 30H 2DH 31H 30H 03H

STX ESC2 $ A 50

00000

－

1 0 ETX

Item No. Horizontal (X) directionHeader,

classification

[Transmission result] Move print item 50 downward by 10.

Vertical (Y) direction

02H 1FH 24H 42H 34H 2DH 30H 30H 31H 30H 30H 03H

STX ESC2 $ B 4

－

00100ETX

Item No. Horizontal (X) directionHeader,

classification

[Transmission result] Move print item 4 leftward by 100.

02H 1FH 24H 43H 80H 2BH 30H 35H 03H

STX ESC2 $ C

+ 0 5 ETX

Item No. Vertical (Y) directionHeader,

classification

[Transmission result] Move print item 80 upward by 5.

Item No.

●Transmission Sequences 5-25

5.3.7 Calendar Conditions Transmission

5.3.7-1 Text

(1) Calendar Conditions Transmission

● Offset

ESC2 Header 28H

Classification

32H

Calendar

block No.

Type 1000s place 100s place 10s place

Units

place

Offset

Offset setting range

Setting item Offset setting range

Year 0000 to 9999

Month 0000 to 9999

Day 0000 to 1999

Hour -023 to 0099

Minute -059 to 0099

● Zero-suppression

ESC2 Header 28H

Classification

34H

Calendar

block No.

Type Mode

ESC2 Header 76H Item No. Type 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place

Offset

● Offset

● Zero-suppression

ESC2 Header 77H Item No. Type

Disable or

Enable

Disable or Enable (0: Disable;

Calendar block No.

(1 to 8)

Type

30H : Year

31H : Month

32H : Day

33H : Hour

34H : Minute

Calendar block No.

(1 to 8)

Type

30H : Year

31H : Month

32H : Day

33H : Hour

34H : Minute

35H : Weeks

36H : Day of week

Mode

30H : Disable

31H : Zero-suppression (space)

32H : Zero-suppression (character fill)

1: Zero-suppression (space))

Type

30H : Year

31H : Month

32H : Day

33H : Hour

34H : Minute

“-” (2DH) when setting negative offset to

hour, minute.

[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

5-26 ●Transmission Sequences

(2) Count Conditions Transmission

ESC2 Header 2CHClassification

Count

block No.

Setting

value

Classification

Item name Setting value

31H Initial value Character code

32H Range 1 Character code

33H Range 2 Character code

34H Update setting range (In progress) 000000 to 999998

35H Update setting range (Unit) 000001 to 999999

36H Increment setting range 01 to 99

37H Direction 0: up, 1: down

38H Jump from Character code

39H Jump to Character code

3AH Reset Character code

3BH Reset signal (option) 0:signal 1, 1:signal 2

3EH External signal count (option) 0: Disable, 1: Enable

Character code of setting value

Mode Alphanumeric User pattern

1-byte mode ASCII ASCII

2-byte mode ASCII 2-byte code

Calendar block No.

(1 to 8)

*) When count characters has been divided (e.g., [ CC CC ]), transmit four-digits characters.

●Transmission Sequences 5-27

ESC Header 80H Item No. Type Setting value

(1) Initial value, Range, Jump from, Jump to, Reset

Code of type

Initial value Range 1 Range 2 Jump from Jump to Reset

ASCII303132333435

ASCII is hexadecimal number.

Character code of setting value

Mode Alphanumeric User pattern

1-byte mode ASCII ASCII

2-byte mode ASCII 1-byte code

*) When count characters has been divided (e.g., [ CC CC ]), transmit four-digits characters.

ESC Header 81H Item No. Type

100000s

place

10000s place 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place

(2) Update setting range

Code of type

In progress Unit

ASCII 30 31

ASCII is hexadecimal number.

Update setting range

Set item Update setting range

In progress 000000 to 999998

Unit 000001 to 999999

ESC Header 82H Item No. Type 0/1

(3) Direction, External signal count, Reset signal

Direction (0: up, 1: down)

External signal count (0: Disable, 1: Enable)

Reset signa (0:Signal1, 1:Signal2)

Code of type

Direction External signal count Reset signal

ASCII303132

ASCII is hexadecimal number.

ESC Header 83H Item No. Type 10s place Unit place

(4) Increment

Increment setting range

Set item Increment setting range

Increment 01 to 99

5.3.7-2 Example of calendar conditions transmission

(1) Example of offset

02H 1FH 28H 32H 32H 32H 30H 30H 31H 32H 03H

STXESC2(22Day0012ETX

Calendar

Offset 12 days

block No.

[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

Header,

classification

[Transmission results]

Defines offset 12 days for calendar block 2.

5-28 ●Transmission Sequences

5.3.7-3 Example of count conditions transmission

(1) Example of reset

02H 1FH 2CH 3AH 31H 30H 30H 30H 30H 30H 03H

STXESC2, :100000ETX

Count Reset value 00000

block No.

5.3.8 User Pattern Character Transmission

5.3.8-1 Text

● When the number of communication bytes is set to "1" for communication

ESC2 Header 32H Classification

Character

code

Pattern data array

Character size

● When the number of communication bytes is set to "2" for communication environment setup purposes

ESC2 Header 32H Classification

High-order

byte

Low-order

byte

Pattern data array

Character size Character code

ESC2 Header 20H

Character

size

Character

code

Pattern data array

● When the number of communication bytes is set to "1" for communication environment setup purposes

● When the number of communication bytes is set to "2" for communication environment setup purposes.

ESC2 Header 20H

Character

size

High-order

byte

Low-order

byte

Pattern data array

Character code

Character size

0 : 5x5

1 : 5x8(5x7)

2 : 7x10

3 : 12x16

4 : 18x24

5 : 24x32

Header,

classification

[Transmission results]

Defines reset value 00000 for count block 1.

[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

5-32 ●Transmission Sequences

● For pattern data composition purposes, the data is arranged in successive order, beginning from the

bottom left, from bottom to top and from left to right.

b) Pattern data example

[For a character size of 5

×5]

Composition order12345678

Pattern data 07H 0AH 12H 0AH 07H 00H 00H 00H

5-34 ●Transmission Sequences

5.3.8-4 Character codes

For character code designation, either ASCII codes or 2-byte codes are used.

(1) ASCII codes (when the number of communication bytes is 1)

User pattern character 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15

ASCII D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC DD DE DF

User pattern character 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

ASCII E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC ED EE EF

User pattern character 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47

ASCII F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 FA FB FC FD FE FF

ASCII codes are in hexadecimal notation.

Applicable to cases where the number of user pattern characters does not exceed 48 (user pattern characters

00 through 47).

(2) 2-byte codes (when the number of communication bytes is 2)

User pattern character 00: F140 = high-order byte F1 + low-order byte 40

See “5.4.1 Code Tables”.

5.3.8-5 Supplement

(1) If the same character code is used to transmit two or more user pattern character data in a single message,

the last-transmitted data takes effect.

(2) When two or more user pattern characters having differing character sizes or character codes are

transmitted in a single message, no limitations are imposed on the order in which they are transmitted.

5.3.8-6 Example of user registration character transmission

(1) Example where number of communication bytes of communication environment

settings is "1 byte," character size is "5 x 5" and character code is "47."

02H 1FH 32H 31H FFH 07H 0AH 12H 0AH 07H 00H 00H 00H 03H

STXESC225x547--------ETX

Code 47

Header,

classification

Pattern data arrangement

[Transmission results]

Defines character size 5

×5, character code 47 user pattern.

●Transmission Sequences 5-35

5.3.9 On-line/off-line Transmission Procedure

5.3.9-1 Text

(1) Change to online

ESC2 Header 73H

(2) Change to offline

ESC2 Header 74H

ESC Header 79H

(1) Change to online

(2) Change to offline

ESC Header 7AH

● In the following cases, Online/Offline transmission cannot be performed.

If it is attempted, NAK code will be the reply:

"Apply" key is displayed while inputting set value.

In the "Communication environment setup" screen, "Off fixed" is selected for "State at power-up"

item.

During input of count conditions.

The confirmation window is open.

The circulation control screen is opened by the maintenance function.

The touch screen setup screen is opened by the auxiliary function.

The communication monitor screen is opened.

5.3.9-2 Transmission example

ESC2 73H

ACK

External device

IJ printer

[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

ENQ, STX and ETX are not required.

5-36 ●Transmission Sequences

5.3.10 Remote Operation Transmission

5.3.10-1 Text

ESC2 Header 72H Type

Type

30H:Operation start

31H:Operation stop

32H:Deflection voltage control (ON)

33H:Deflection voltage control (OFF)

34H:Fault clear

ESC Header 71H Type

[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

5.3.10-2 Types of control

Types of control for operation

No. Type Content Function enabled status

1 Operation start

Starts to eject ink, and shifts from stop status to ready

status.

(Same process as with <Startup> button)

Stop status

2 Operation stop

Stops ink ejection, and shifts to stop status

(Same process as with <Shutdown> button)

When ink is being ejected

(standby, ready status, etc.)

Deflection

voltage control

(ON)

Turns deflection voltage on

(Same process as with <Ready> button in Manual

control menu window)

Standby status

Deflection

voltage control

(OFF)

Turns deflection voltage off

(Same process as with <Standby> button in Manual

control menu window)

Ready status

5 Fault clear

Closes the window for any fault that has occurred.

However, the window will remain if the cause of fault

is not resolved.

When fault has occurred

● Specify only one category of control at a time.

● Even if executing function is not possible, ACK will be answered, but no function will be executed.

●Transmission Sequences 5-37

5.3.11 Time control

5.3.11-1 Text

(1) Date/time setup transmission

● Current time

ESC2

Header

2EH

Classification

31H

1000s

place

100s

place

10s

place

Units

place

10s

place

Units

place

Year

Month

10s

place

Units

place

10s

place

Units

place

10s

place

Units

place

10s

place

Units

place

Day

MinutesHour Second

● Calendar time control

ESC2

Header

2EH

Classification

32H

Control

type

● Calendar time

ESC2

Header

2EH

Classification

33H

1000s

place

100s

place

10s

place

Units

place

10s

place

Units

place

Year

Month

(Contd.)

10s

place

Units

place

10s

place

Units

place

10s

place

Units

place

10s

place

Units

place

Day

MinutesHour Second

● Clock system

ESC2

Header

2EH

Classification

34H

Control

type

(2) Current time output transmission

Outputs current time of IJ printer internal calendar.

ESC2

Header

ACK

External device

IJ printer

75H

STX

ESC2

Header

7FH

Yaer

Second

ETX

(Contd.)

Control type (31H: Same as current time; 32H: Clock stop)

Control type (31H: 24-hour system; 32H: 12-hour system)

Year / month / day / hour / minute / second / 14 digits

5-38 ●Transmission Sequences

ESC Header 72H 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place 10s place Units place

● Current date/time

(Contd.)

10s place Units place 10s place Units place 10s place Units place 10s place Units place

Yaer Month

Day Hour

Minutes

Second

ESC Header 73H control type

● Calendar time control

control type (31H:Same as current time, 32H:Clock stop)

ESC Header 74H 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place 10s place Units place

● Calendar time

(Contd.)

10s place Units place 10s place Units place 10s place Units place 10s place Units place

Yaer

Month

Day Hour

Minutes

Second

ESC Header 75H control type

● Clock system

control type (31H:24-hour system, 32H:12-hour system)

ESC2

Header

ACK

External device

IJ printer

7BH

STX

ESC

Header

7CH

Yaer

Second

ETX

Year / month / day / hour / minute / second / 14 digits

5.3.11-2 Date/time setup

(1) This function allows operator to set each item on "Date/time setup screen" for Maintenance menu.

No. Setting item Setting contents

1 Current time

Current date time displayed across the very top of screen

(year/month/day/hour/minute/second)

2 Calendar time control Same as current time, clock stopped

3 Calendar time Time reflected in calendar characters of print contents

4 Clock system 24/12-hour system

(2) After receiving date and time setting transmission, the print contents calendar characters and current time

display are updated.

(3) When transmitting "calendar time", first transmit the message for "calendar time: clock stop":

Simultaneous transmission is also possible.

(4) When changing the calendar time control from "clock stop" to "same as current time", the values on

calendar time will not be saved.

5.3.11-3 Example of time control transmission

(1) Example of setting current time

02H 1FH 2EH 31H 32H 30H 31H 35H 30H 37H 30H 37H 31H 32H 34H 35H 30H 30H 03H

STX

ESC2

.120180707124500ETX

Yaer

Month

Day

Hour

Minutes Second

[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

Header, classification

[Transmission results]

Set current time to 2018/07/07, 12:45:00.

(1) Date/time setup transmission

(2) Current time output transmission

●Transmission Sequences 5-39

5.3.12 Print item deletion transmission

5.3.12-1 Overview

● The first print item will be left.

● All the print message in the first print item will be deleted.

● The print format of the first print item will be kept.

● The transmission shall be made independently. Do NOT make this transmission with the other data such as

the print format, the print specification or the print message.

5.3.12-2 Text

ESC2 Header 7AH

5.3.12-3 Example of print item deletion transmission

02H 1FH 7AH 03H

STX ESC2 Header ETX

Print item deletion

[Transmission results]

Only the first print item will be left and transmitted.

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3

Item 5

Item 1Item 3Item 6

Item 2Item 4Item 7

Column 1

Item 1

5.3.13 Count Reset Transmission

5.3.13-1 Overview

● Count Reset Transmission will change the count value to the preset value (reset value), and simultaneously

reset the ongoing count figures to zero.

● Count Reset Transmission will not be executed unless the reset value is entered to “Reset” on the second

screen of “Count conditions”.

Input the reset value in “Reset” on the second screen of “Count conditions”, and then send Count Reset

Transmission.

● The transmission shall be made independently. Do NOT make this transmission with the other data such as

the print format, the print specification or the print message.

If an attempt is made to send it together with the other data, a communication error (NAK response)

occurs.

5.3.13-2 Text

ESC2 Header 2CH Classification 41H

5.3.13-3 Example of Count Reset Transmission

02H 1FH 2CH 41H 03H

STX ESC2 Header 2CH Classification 41H ETX

5-46 ●Code tables

(7) Calendar character code

● Set "calendar block starting character"as the first character and set "calendar block ending charater" as

the last character.

Yaer Month Day Hour Minute Second

Total number

of days

Weeks

Day of

week

Calendar character F250 F251 F252 F253 F254 F255 F256 F258 F259

Calendar block start chracter F260 F261 F262 F263 F264 F265 F266 F268 F269

Calendar block end chracter F270 F271 F272 F273 F274 F275 F276 F278 F279

Specified number of digits for calendar characters

Calendar character Specified number of digits

Yaer 1 to 4 digits

Month 1 to 3 digits

Day 1 to 3 digits

Hour 1 to 2 digits

Minute 1 to 2 digits

Second 1 to 2 digits

Total number of days 1 to 3 digits

Weeks 1 to 3 digits

Day of week 1 to 3 digits

Y Y M M D D

Calendar block end character

Calendar character

Calendar block start character

Calendar block

Calendar character is 2-byte code only.

Example of when performing printings transmission of calendar character

(Example 1) Example of when setting a calendar block to print item 1

02H 10H 31H 0FH F2H 60H F2H 50H F2H 51H F2H 71H 0EH 03H

STX DLE 1 SI Start chracter Calendar Calendar End chracter SO ETX

Calendar block

Print item1

YYMM

: Calendar block range

: Calendar character “Year, Month”

[Transmission results]

(Example)

●Code tables 5-47

(8) Count character code

● Set "count block starting character"as the first character and set "count block ending charater" as the

last character.

Count character Count block start character Count block end character

F25A F26A F27A

(Example 2) Example of when setting 2 calendar blocks to print item 1

02H 10H 31H 0FH F2H 60H F2H 50H F2H 51H F2H 51H F2H 52H F2H 72H 0EH

STX DLE 1 SI

Start

chracter

Calendar Calendar Calendar Calendar

End

chracter

(Contd.)

Calendar block 1

41H 42H 43H 0FH F2H 62H F2H 52H F2H 53H F2H 73H 0EH 03H

ABCSI

Start

chracter

Calendar Calendar

End

chracter

SO ETX

Calendar block 2

Print item1

YYMMDD

: Calendar block range

YMDH

: Calendar character “Year, Month,

02H 10H 31H 0FH F2H 50H F2H 50H F2H 51H F2H 51H 0EH 03H

STX DLE 1 SI Calendar Calendar Calendar Calendar SO ETX

Calendar block

Print item1

YYMM

: Calendar block range

: Calendar character “Year, Month”

Count block end character

Count character

Count block start character

Count block

C C C C C CC C C C C C

: Count character

Count character is 2-byte code only.

AND DDHH

Day, Hour”

[Transmission results]

[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

[Transmission results]

(Example)

5-48 ●Code tables

Example of when performing printings transmission of count character

(Example 1)Example of when setting a count block to print item 1

02H10H31H0FHF2H6AHF2H5AHF2H5AHF2H7AH0EH03H

STX DLE 1 SI Start chracter Count Count End chracter SO ETX

Count block

Print item1

C C C C

: Count block range

: Count character

(Example 2)Example of when setting 2 count blocks to print item 1

02H 10H 31H 0FH F2H 6AH F2H 5AH F2H 5AH F2H 5AH F2H 5AH F2H 7AH 0EH

STX DLE 1 SI

Start

chracter

Count Count Count Count

End

chracter

(Contd.)

Count block 1

41H 42H 43H 0FH F2H 6AH F2H 5AH F2H 5AH F2H 7AH 0EH 03H

ABCSI

Start

chracter

Count Count

End

chracter

SO ETX

Count block 2

Print item1

C C C C C C

: Count block range

: Count character

ABC

C C C C

02H 10H 31H 0FH F2H 5AH F2H 5AH F2H 5AH F2H 5AH 0EH 03H

STX DLE 1 SI Count Count Count Count SO ETX

Countr block

Print item1

C C C C

: Count block range

: Count character

[Transmission results]

[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

●Code tables 5-49

Type Header Classification

Data

count

Data section

Recall Message number 20H 31H 4 0001 to 2000

Registration

Message number

21H

31H 4 0001 to 2000

Message name 32H 1 to 12 Message name: Max 12 digits

Print format

Line count, print format

uniformity

22H

31H 0 -

Line count/Line spacing 32H 2

Line count : 1 to 6

Line spacing: 0 to 4 (5 or 6 lines : 0 to 2)

Format setup change 33H 1 Format setup : 30H to 32H

Character size/

inter character space

23H

31H 3

Character size : 30H to 3FH

Inter character space : 00 to 28

Increased width 32H 1 1 to 9

Bar code 33H 1 30H to 47H

Readable code 34H 1 0 to 2

Prefix Code 35H 2 00 to 99

Free layout

Horizontal and Vertical

coordinate

24H

31H 8

Item number : 1 to 100

Horizontal (X) coordinate: 0 to 31998

Vertical (Y) coordinate : 0 to 29

Horizontal coordinate 32H 6

Item number : 1 to 100

Horizontal (X) coordinate : 0 to 31998

Vertical coordinate 33H 3

Item number : 1 to 100

Vertical (Y) coordinate : 0 to 29

Horizontal and Vertical

move

41H 10

Item number : 1 to 100

Horizontal (X) direction :

-31998 to +31998

Vertical (Y) direction : -29 to +29

Horizontal move 42H 7

Item number : 1 to 100

Horizontal (X) direction :

-31998 to +31998

Vertical move 43H 4

Item number : 1 to 100

Vertical (Y) direction : -29 to +29

specifications

Character height

25H

31H 2 00 to 99

Ink drop use percentage 32H 2 01 to 16

High-speed printing 33H 1 0 to 3

Character width 34H 4 0000 to 3999

Character orientation 35H 1 0 to 3

Print start delay 36H 4 0000 to 9999

Print start delay (reverse) 37H 4 0000 to 9999

Product speed matching 38H 1 0 to 2

Pulse rate division Factor 39H 3 001 to 999

Repeat count 3DH 4 0000 to 9999

Repeat intervals 3EH 5 00000 to 99999

Target sensor timer 3FH 3 000 to 999

Target sensor filter 40H 1 1 to 2

Target sensor filter value 41H 4 0000 to 9999

Ink drop charge rule 42H 1 Charge rule : 31H to 33H

5.4.2 Header Table

ESC2 Header Classification

5-50 ●Code tables

Type Header Classification

Data

count

Data section

Calendar

condition

Offset

(Year / month / day / hour /

minute)

28H

32H 6

Calendar block : 1 to 8

Type : 0 to 4

Offset : Yaer 0000 to 0099

Month 0000 to 0099

Day 0000 to 1999

Hour -023 to 0099

Minute -059 to 0099

Zero suppress usage

(Year / month / day / hour /

minute / week /

Day of week)

34H 3

Calendar block : 1 to 8

Type : 0 to 6

Mode : 0 to 2

Count

condition

Initial value

2CH

31H Variable

Count block : 1 to 8

Initial value : max 20 digits

Range 1 32H Variable

Count block : 1 to 8

Range 1 : max 20 digits

Range 2 33H Variable

Count block : 1 to 8

Range 2 : max 20 digits

Update (in progress) 34H 7

Count block : 1 to 8

Update (in progress) : 000000 to 999998

Update (unit) 35H 7

Count block : 1 to 8

Update (unit) : 000001 to 999999

Increment 36H 3

Count block : 1 to 8

Increment : 01 to 99

Direction 37H 2

Count block : 1 to 8

Direction : 0 to 1

Jump from 38H Variable

Count block : 1 to 8

Jump from : max 20 digits

Jump to 39H Variable

Count block : 1 to 8

Jump to : max 20 digits

Reset 3AH Variable

Count block : 1 to 8

Reset : max 20 digits

Reset signal 3BH 2

Count block : 1 to 8

Reset signal : 0 to 1

External signal count 3EH 2

Count block : 1 to 8

External count : 0 to 1

Date/time

setup

Current time

2EH

31H 14

Yaer, Month, Day, Hour, Minute,

Second (14 digits)

Calendar time control 32H 1 1 to 2

Calendar time 33H 14

Yaer, Month, Day, Hour, Minute,

Second (14 digits)

Clock system 34H 1 1 to 2

User pattern

character

transmission

Character size fixed

pattern

32H 30H to 3FH - Character code + pattern data

Other

Count Reset 2CH 41H -

Item No. specification 70H Item No. - Used together with print format message

Remote operation 72H 30H to 34H -

Online 73H - - No STX/ETX

Offline 74H - - No STX/EXT

Current time inquiry 75H - - No STX/ETX; Inquiry

Communication buffer

Claer buffer

76H - -

Communication buffer

Reset printing

77H - -

Print item deletion 7AH - -

5-52 ●Communication Timing

ENQENQ

NAK

ETX

STX

ACK ACK

ENQ ETX

STX

ENQ ETX

STX

ENQ

ACK ACK ACK ACKNAK

External

device

IJ printer

Print start signal

Readiness

for reception

(No signal output)

Not ready

for

reception

Ready for

reception

Printing

operation

ABC

On-line

Off-line

(a) (b) (c) (d)

5.5 Communication Timing

5.5.1 Signal Timing

(1) In overwrite-protected mode

(a) When the IJ printer is off-line

● The NAK code is transmitted in response to an ENQ code reception from the outside.

(b) When the IJ printer is on-line

When transmitting printing only

● Transmission data is received from the external device. When the received data is not in error, the

ACK code is transmitted and the "not ready for reception" state prevails.

● To switch from the "not ready for reception" state to the "ready for reception" state, perform one of

the following procedures.

1) Perform a printing operation once.

2) Transmit the DC2 (retransmission) code to the IJ printer.

3) Press the Comm On/Off buttun to enter the off-line mode, and then switch back to the on-line

mode.

● If the data transmitted from the external device is in error, the NAK code is transmitted after receipt

of the ETX code.

Since the "ready for reception" state is maintained in this instance, retransmit the data beginning.

When transmitting print conditions, user pattern characters, and print data recall

● When the data received from the external device is not in error, the ACK code is transmitted.

In this instance, the "ready for reception" state is maintained.

When transmitting printing, print conditions, user pattern characters, and print data recall

● When transmitting printing, print conditions, user pattern characters, and print data recall, ensure that

the print conditions, user pattern characters, and print data recall are transmitted prior to the printing.

If the printing is transmitted earlier than the other data, the "not ready for reception" state prevails.

Therefore, the subsequent transmission of the print conditions, user registration characters, and print

data recall causes a communication error.

tion from the external device

● The NAK code is transmitted in response to the ENQ code reception from the outside.

(d) Transmission data received from the external device

● Error-free transmission data is stored in the IJ printer. The same contents are printed until different

transmission data is transmitted to the IJ printer.

● If the data transmitted from the external device is in error, the IJ printer printings remain unchanged.

In such an instance, retransmit the data beginning as explained in (b).

The retransmission count setup must be determined from the device side.

●Communication Timing 5-53

Print start signal

Readiness

for reception

(No signal output)

Not ready

for

reception

Printing

operation

On-line

Off-line

(a) (b) (c)

(d)

Ready for

reception

(e)

ENQENQ

NAK

ETX

STX

ACK ACK

ENQ ETX

STX

ENQ

ETX

STX

ENQ

ACK ACK

ACK

External

device

IJ printer

ACK ACK

ETX

STX

DATA

(e) When a data transmission is aborted (the transmission of up to the ETX code is not

completed)

● The IJ printer printings remain unchanged. For data retransmission, perform either of the following

procedures.

Transmit the DC2 (retransmission) code to the IJ printer.

Press the Comm On/Off buttun to enter the off-line mode, and then switch back to the on-line mode.

(2) In overwrite-enabled mode

(a) When the IJ printer is off-line

● The NAK code is transmitted in response to an ENQ code reception from the outside..

(b) When the IJ printer is on-line

● Transmission data is received from the external device. When it contains no error, the ACK code is

transmitted. In this instance, the "ready for reception" state is maintained.

● If the data transmitted from the external device is in error, the NAK code is transmitted after receipt of

the ETX code.

In this instance, retransmit the data beginning.

● Transmission data is received from the external device, and subsequent transmission data is accepted.

In this case, the received data is accepted even if the DC2 (retransmission) code is not attached.

(d) Printing during reception

● While data is being received from the external device, the previously printed contents are printed.

(e) Transmission data received from the external device

● Error-free transmission data is stored in the IJ printer. The same contents are printed until different

transmission data is transmitted to the IJ printer.

(f) When a data transmission is aborted

(the transmission of up to the ETX code is not completed)

● The IJ printer printings remain unchanged. For data retransmission, perform either of the following

procedures.

Transmit the DC2 (retransmission) code to the IJ printer.

Press the Comm On/Off buttun to enter the off-line mode, and then switch back to the on-line mode.

5-54 ●Communication Timing

(b) Restrictions

Perform communications only under the conditions shown below. If even one of these conditions is not met, any

input to print target detector while the communicated contents are being printed will cause fault "Print data

changeover in progress M" to occur.

Conditions that the print target detector input will not cause an abnormality

Printing

ABC ABC DEF

Switching

ABC

DEF

Communication

Print target

detector

Print target

detector

Print target

detector

Print target

detector

Print target

detector

DEF

(3) Switching print data with no occurrence of fault "Print data changeover in progress M"

The following shows the method of use with no occurrence of "Print data changeover in progress M" when

switching the print contents during transmission:

(a) Print timing schematic diagram

The IJ printer receives contents "DEF" in communication while printing contents "ABC".

The IJ printer switches printing to the received contents: It will print the previous data during

switching.

No. Conditions

Make sure that none of the following software options are provided:

Barcode Reader Connection (SOP-08)

2 Set the Print data changeover on User environment setup screen to "Disable".

3 Set the Communication mode on Communication environment setup screen to "overwrite-enabled".

4 Set the Buffer function on Communication environment setup screen to "Disable".

Transmit print contents independently, and do not package print content transmission with print

condition transmission.

6 Transmit to print items with no count block.

7 Do not transmit the count characters.

Switching time

No. Transmission type Conditions

Maximum time

(ms)

1 Print description - 100

2 Print data recall

When the character height, character width,

character orientation, ink drop use percentage,

or print format changes before or after recall.

500

When the character height, character width,

character orientation, ink drop use percentage,

or print format does not change before or after

recall.

100

3 Print conditions - 500

● The fewer characters, the shorter the time.

● The fewer different time of the print format, the shorter the time.

●Communication Timing 5-55

Time interval T1 when Print format is set to "Individual" or "Overall"

No. Transmission type Conditions

T1 Maximum time (ms)

Remarks

Within 24 items 25 items or more

1 Print description

The print message transfer

ACK condition is t=fixed.

10 45 *1

The print message transfer

ACK condition is t=async.

(M: Number of

communication

characters)

(M: Number of

communication

characters)

*1 *2

2 Print data recall - 5 30

3 Print data registration - 1800 1800

Print conditions

Print specifications 10 10

5 Print format 20 50

Line count /

print format uniformity

20 50

7 Format setup change 100 100

Free layout - - -

User pattern

character

M+10

(M: Number of

communication

patterns)

M+10

(M: Number of

communication

patterns)

9 Date/time setup - 5 5 *3

10 Remote operation

Error reset 15 15

Operation start, operation

stop, deflection voltage

control

20 50

11 Print item deletion - 100 100

Number of the print

items specified

-100100

13 Count Reset - 5 30

5.5.2 Response Time

5.5.2-1 Time interval (T1) between external device communication and

IJ printer response

Baud rate (bps) T0 Maximum time (ms)

150 to 1200 5

2400 to 115200 1

● When the Print format is set to "Individual" or "Overall" and Free layout transmission is made,

a communication error will occur.

*1 For "t=fixed" and "t=async.", see Section 5.2.1, "Setting Communication Environment ".

*2 When there is a data matrix , QR code and GS1 DataBar setting, the time is as follows:

*3 If time changes just before 3ACK transmission, ACK transmission may be delayed about 20 ms.

+25

+75

(1) When Print format is set to "Individual" or "Overall"

Time T1 when there is a data matrix , QR code and GS1 DataBar setting

Barcode type Character size

T1 Maximum time (ms)

Within 24 items 25 items or more

Data matrix

×88×N+20

100

×16, 18×24 15×N+40

150

QR code

QR (21

×21) 200×N200×N

QR (25

×25) 300×N300×N

QR (29

×29) 400×N400×N

GS1 DataBar

× N+30 15×N+30

(N : Number of Barcode)

5-56 ●Communication Timing

Time interval T1 when Print format is set to "Free layout"

No. Transmission type Conditions

T1 Maximum time (ms)

Remarks

Within 24 items 25 items or more

1 Print description

The print message transfer

ACK condition is t=fixed.

60 120 *4

The print message transfer

ACK condition is t=async.

(M: Number of

communication

characters)

(M: Number of

communication

characters)

2 Print data recall - 30 30

Print data

registration

-18001800

Print conditions

Print specifications 20 20

5 Print format 20 50

Line count /

print format uniformity

- -

6 Format setup change 100 100

7 Free layout - 20 20

User pattern

character

M+10

(M: Number of

communication

patterns)

M+10

(M: Number of

communication

patterns)

9 Date/time setup - 5 5 *6

10 Remote operation

Error reset 15 15

Operation start,

operation stop,

deflection voltage control

100 250

11 Print item deletion - 100 100

Number of the

print items

specified

- 100 100

13 Count Reset - 30 30

● When the Print format is set to "Free layout" and Print condition transmission of "Line count/Print

format uniformity" is made, a communication error will occur.

*4 For "t=fixed" and "t=async.", see Section 5.2.1, "Setting Communication Environment ".

*5 When there is a data matrix , QR code and GS1 DataBar setting, the time is as follows:

*6 If time changes just before 3ACK transmission, ACK transmission may be delayed about 20 ms.

+110

+270

(2) When Print format is set to "Free layout"

Time T1 when there is a data matrix , QR code and GS1 DataBar setting

Barcode type Character size

T1 Maximum time (ms)

Within 24 items 25 items or more

Data matrix

×8

58 250

×16, 18×24

85 600

QR code

QR (21

×21)

300 600

QR (25

×25)

400 600

QR (29

×29)

500 700

GS1 DataBar 60 250

(N : Number of Barcode)

●Communication Timing 5-57

Time interval T2 when Print format is set to "Individual" or "Overall"

No. Transmission type Conditions

T2 Minimum time (ms)

Remarks

Within 24 items 25 items or more

1 Print description

The print message transfer

ACK condition is t=fixed.

(M: Number of

communication

characters)

(M: Number of

communication

characters)

*8 *11

The print message transfer

ACK condition is t=async.

2 Print data recall

When the character height, character

width, character orientation, ink drop

use percentage, or print format changes

before or after recall

400 400 *9

When the character height,

character width, character orientation,

ink drop use percentage, or print format

does not change before or after recall

40 40 *10

3 Print data registration - 30 30

Print conditions

Print specifications 400 400 *9

5 Print format 400 400 *9

Line count / print format uniformity

200 200 *10

7 Format setup change 200 200

Free layout

- - -

User pattern

character

-2525

9 Date/time setup -

(M: Number of

printing

characters)

(M: Number of

printing

characters)

10 Print item deletion - 200 200

Number of the print

items specified

-400400

12 Count Reset - 40 40

5.5.2-2 Time interval (T2) between IJ printer response and printing start

● The IJ printer executes an internal process to make printing preparations in accordance with the received print

data. Do not enter the print start signal during internal process execution.

● In the overwrite-protected mode, initiate the next communication after completion of printing.

● In the overwrite-enabled mode, the next communication can be transmitted during printing, but the ACK/

NAK response does not return until the ongoing printing operation is complete. (t=async.)

● When a print start signal is input with shorter timing than T2, the fault "Print data changeover in progress M"

occurs.

● The more different items of the print format, the longer the time until ready to print.

● When the Print format is set to "Individual" or "Overall" and Free layout transmission is made,

a communication error will occur.

*7 If the communication time interval is not sufficiently secured, it may not operate normally.

*8 When there is a data matrix and QR code setting, the time is as follows:

*9 When there is a QR code setting, T2 Minimum time is 400xN (ms) (N : Number of QR codes).

*10 When there is a QR code setting, the time is as follows:

*11 When there is a GS1 DataBar setting, the time is as follows:

+15

+30

(1)When Print format is set to "Individual" or "Overall"

+15

+30

5-58 ●Communication Timing

Time T2 when there is a data matrix, QR code and GS1 DataBar setting

Barcode type

Character size

T2 Minimum time (ms)

Within 24 items 25 items or more

Data matrix

×88×N+20

100

×16, 18×24 15×N+40

150

QR code

QR (21

×21) 200×N 200×N

QR (25

×25) 300×N 300×N

QR (29

×29) 400×N 400×N

GS1 DataBar

15×N+30 15×N+30

(N : Number of Barcode)

Time interval T2 when Print format is set to "Free layout"

No. Transmission type Conditions

T2 Minimum time (ms)

Remarks

Within 24 items 25 items or more

1 Print description

The print message transfer

ACK condition is t=fixed.

(M: Number of

communication

characters)

(M: Number of

communication

characters)

*12

The print message transfer

ACK condition is t=async.

2 Print data recall

When the character height, character

width, character orientation, ink drop

use percentage, or print format changes

before or after recall

400 400

When the character height,

character width, character orientation,

ink drop use percentage, or print format

does not change before or after recall

40 250 *12

Print data

registration

- 150 250

Print conditions

Print specifications 400 400

5 Print format 400 400

Line count / print format uniformity

- -

6 Format setup change 200 250

Free layout

- 400 400

User pattern

character

-2525

9 Date/time setup -

(M: Number of

printing

characters)

(M: Number of

printing

characters)

*12

10 Print item deletion - 200 200

Number of the

print items

specified

- 400 400

12 Count Reset - 40 250

● The IJ printer executes an internal process to make printing preparations in accordance with the received print

data. Do not enter the print start signal during internal process execution.

● In the overwrite-protected mode, initiate the next communication after completion of printing.

● In the overwrite-enabled mode, the next communication can be transmitted during printing, but the ACK/

NAK response does not return until the ongoing printing operation is complete. (t=async.)

● When a print start signal is input with shorter timing than T2, the fault "Print data changeover in progress M"

occurs.

● The more different items of the print format, the longer the time until ready to print.

● When the Print format is set to "Free layout" and Print condition transmission of "Line count/Print format

uniformity" is made, a communication error will occur.

(2) When Print format is set to "Free layout"

+50

+150

+50

+150

●Communication Timing 5-59

5.5.2-3 On-line/Off-line Transmission

T Maximum time (ms)

5.5.2-4 Current time output Transmission

Baud rate (bps) T Maximum time (ms)

150 to 1200 15

2400 to 115200 5

Time T2 when there is a data matrix, QR code and GS1 DataBar setting

Barcode type Character size

T2 Minimum time (ms)

Within 24 items 25 items or more

Data matrix

×8

58 250

×16, 18×24

85 600

QR code

QR (21

×21)

300 600

QR (25

×25)

400 600

QR (29

×29)

500 700

GS1 DataBar

60 250

(N : Number of Barcode)

*7 If the communication time interval is not sufficiently secured, it may not operate normally.

*12 When there is a data matrix, QR code and GS1 DataBar setting, the time is as follows:

5-60 ●Communication Monitor Function

Comm. monitor [Ready ]

02 10 31 41 42 43 44 45 10 32 31 32 33 34 35 03

02 10 31 41 42 43 44 45 10 32 31 32 33 34 7F 03

Communication descriptionTrans.

Blue : DLE2,ESC2,DLE,ESC Red : Failed line

Proc. status HaltedDetection

Disable

Enable

Makeup Ink

5.6 Communication Monitor Function

● The contents of serial communications between the external device and IJ printer are displayed.

● Up to 3,000 bytes of data can be acquired at a time.

● When you press the Start button, the system erases monitored data and acquires new data.

● When you press the USB output button, the communication description which is displayed on screen

can be output to USB memory.

(1) Screen display

Item Description

Trans.

External device → IJ printer : R (Receive)

IJ printer → External device : S (Send)

Communication

description

Sended/received data are displayed in hexadecimal notation. Sixteen bytes of

data are displayed per line.

Proc. status The current status is indicated (monitoring or interrupted).

(2) Input keys

Item Description

Start

Starts exercising the line monitor function. Erases the monitored

information.

Abort Aborts the execution of the line monitor function.

Error detection

This switches over whether the system is to detect error-ridden locations.

● Disable: The system will not detect error-ridden locations. The system

will memorize up to bytes 3,000 of data transmitted and received.

● Enable: The system will display error-ridden locations in red. The system

will memorize up to transmitted and received data up to the location where

an error was detected.

Previous list/

Next list

Used to switch to another screen when the amount of information to be

displayed is too large to fit on a single screen.

USB output

The Communication description which is displayed on screen can be output

to USB memory.

Back Returns you to the maintenance menu.

●Communication Monitor Function 5-61

(3) Explanation of USB output function.

● When you press the USB output button, the Communication description which is displayed on screen can

be output to a USB memory.

● The Communication description which is displayed on screen can be output to a USB memory.

when "Comm. monitor"screen is displayed AND Comm. monitor is in "Halted" status.

● The Communication description is output in a Text file format.

● Explanation of file composition and file name.

・UXCLOG holder is automatically created right below the USB memory.

・The Communication description is output in the name of LOG_Serial number_YYMMDDhhmmss.txt

right below the UXCLOG holder.

USB Memory

UXCLOG \ LOG_Serial number_YYMMDDhhmmss.txt

YYMMDDhhmmss stands

for Year, Month, Date, Hour,

Minute and Second.

● Explanation of content of output.

・A Target port is output in the lead, such as "Standard" for the standard port and "Secondary" for the

expansion port.

・

Compositions of the Text file are output in the order of No., Trans, and Communication description.

(No.: 4 digit number; Trans.: "S" for sending and "R" for receiving.)

・An asterisk (*) is output in front of the error part when an error was detected.

(Example of output text file)

Standard

0001,R,05,

0002,S,06,

0003,R,02,10,31,41,42,43,44,45,10,32,31,32,33,34,35,03,

0004,S,06,

0005,R,05,

0006,S,06,

0007,R,02,10,31,41,42,43,44,45,10,32,31,32,33,34, *7F, 03,

0008,S,15,

A Target port is output.

It is an error part.

Trans. is output with "S" for sending and "R" for receiving.

No. is output in 4 digit number.

● Explanation of content of notes.

・The data is NOT output by pressing the USB output button if the Communication description does NOT

Exist.

・

The data is NOT output by pressing the USB output button when the Line monitor is in operation.

・<USB Memory Error> is displayed when the USB memory is NOT installed on the IJP.

・<USB Memory Error> is displayed when the USB memory runs out of its capacity.

・The data is overwritten if the same file name already exists in the USB memory.

・Do NOT remove the USB memory when the USB data output is in process.

5-62 ●Warning Messages

Print description [Ready ]

Ink operating time (hours)

Cumulative op. time (hours)

Print count (prints)

Ink pressure 2

Ink pressure 1 (MPa standard value: )

Message name[ ] Current user ID : user2

Makeup

Ink

5.7 Warning Messages

● If any communication is in error, the associated warning message appears below the status display area.

● Note the message to confirm the error and then take remedial action as appropriate for the indicated error

code.

Error code table

Error

code

Name Description Check

001

Transmissioncode

error

● The transmitted code was not defined

for communication use.

● The transmitted message had an illegal

structure.

Check the baud rate and transmission

code.

002

Print specifications

code error

The print specifications data value was

illegal.

Check the print specifications

communication text.

003

Print character code

error

The maximum value was exceeded by

the number of characters for printings

that could be received as one item.

Check the printings communication text.

004 Item number error The item number code value was illegal. Check the printings communication text.

005 Header error The header value was illegal. Check the header.

006

Ready-for-

reception error

● An attempt was made to establish

communication while the "not ready

for reception" state prevailed.

● "Apply" key and message window

were both displayed.

● "Off-line fixed" has been set in

Communication environment.

● Communication monitor screen was

displayed.

● Communication was conducted during

the stop or shutdown process.

Check the transmission timing.

008

Print specifications

code error

The maximum value was exceeded by

the print specifications data.

Check the print specifications

communication text.

009 ETX code error The ETX code position was illegal.

Check the transmission procedure and

ETX code.

010 DLE code error The DLE code position was illegal.

Check the transmission procedure and

DLE code.

011 STX code error The STX code position was illegal.

Check the transmission procedure and

STX code.

012 ENQ code error The ENQ code position was illegal.

Check the transmission procedure and

ENQ code.

013

ESC code error

(ESC, ESC2)

The ESC code position was illegal.

Check the transmission procedure and

ESC code.

●Warning Messages 5-63

Error

code

Name Description Check

014 Parity error The parity error occurred. Check the baud rate and data format.

015

Print format code

error

The print format data value was illegal.

Check the print format transmission text

section.

016 Overrun error The overrun error occurred. Check the baud rate and data format.

017 Framing error The framing error occurred. Check the baud rate and data format.

019 2-byte code error

● An illegal 2-byte code (2 bytes per

character) was transmitted.

● Only one byte of 2-byte code was

transmitted.

Check the 2-byte code transmission text.

020 Print data code error

● The print data registration number was

illegal.

● An unregistered number was

encountered.

Check the print data recall / transmission

code.

021 SI/SO code error

The SI (shift in) or SO (shift out) code

position was illegal.

Check the printings communication text.

022

User pattern

character size/

character code error

The character size or character code

values were illegal.

Check the user pattern communication

text.

023

High-speed

printing setup error

● When necessary conditions for high

speed printing were not satisfied, NM

or QM mode was transmitted.

● When High speed printing NM or QM

mode was set, a setting which did not

satisfy necessary conditions for high

speed printing was transmitted.

[High speed character model]

● When necessary conditions for high

speed printing were not satisfied,

M1-M7 mode was transmitted.

● When High speed printing M1-M7

mode was set, a setting which did not

satisfy necessary conditions for high

speed printing was transmitted.

Check the print specifications

communication text.

024

Calendar/count

conditions error

● Transmitted to block where

calendar/count characters were not

present.

● Set value was outside specifications.

● Zero suppression transmission was

performed to print item for which

barcode had been set.

Check calendar/count condition

communication text.

026 Bar code setup error

● A character undefined for bar code use

was found in the printings.

● The number for ITF did not consist of

an even number of numerals

beginning with an odd digit position.

● The input data for EAN-13 was not

numeric.

● The number of DM, QR code, Micro

QR code or GS1 DataBar is 2 or more

when Format setup is Free Layout.

Check the printings print format

communication text.

027 Printings error

● A dedicated character or katakana was

transmitted in a character size which

cannot be inputted.

● The three characters of a dedicated

character string were not properly

grouped.

● A count value is out of a count range.

Check the printings communication text

5-64 ●Warning Messages

Error

code

Name Description Check

031

Create messages

error

● While "Create messages" function was

operating, on-line transmission was

performed.

● On-line transmission was performed

when print data which was controlled

separately from data created and

registered by print description screen,

was present.

Check the timing of on-line

transmission.

032

Setting conditions

error

● Setting value does not satisfy the

required conditions.

Communication text re-check.

033 Setting range error ● Setting value is out of stipulated range. Communication text re-check.

036

Free layout

transmission-

Communication

error

● Free layout transmission was made

when Format setup is "Individual" or

"Overall".

Check the Communication text.

037

Free layout

transmission-

Setup error

● The specified item number does not

exist.

● Character other than "+" or "-" is input

to Horizontal sign or Vertical sign.

● Set value of the Coordinate or

Horizontal/Vertical dot count is

invalid.

Check the free layout communication

text.

038

Free layout

transmission-

Reflection error

When the item was moved by Free

layout transmission, the item after move

went to the area other than Free layout

area.

Check the free layout communication

text.

039

Free layout

transmission-

Format setup

reflection error

● When the Print content was changed

by Print content transmission, the print

item after move went to the area other

than Free layout area.

● When Character size, Inter-character

spacing, Bold, or Barcode of the item

is changed by Print condition trans-

mission, the print item after move

went to the area other than Free layout

area.

Check the Printings text and Print format

communication text.

040

Free layout

transmission-

Format setup

communication

error

When the Format setup is set to "Free

layout", Print condition transmission of

"Line count/Print format uniformity",

"Line count, Line spacing", "High speed

printing" or "Ink drop charge rule" was

made.

Check the Communication text.

●Precautions 5-65

Standard communication

Communication mode

Print message transfer ACK

Print spec transfer char height

3 digits

2 digits

overwrite-protected

overwrite-enabled

t=async.

t=fixed

5.8 Precautions

5.8.1 Notes on Product speed matching Feature Use

(1) If the product speed matching signal cannot be entered during printing, the printing state

continues to prevail so that communication may not be established (no response can be made).

If such a situation is encountered, perform procedure or below.

Enter the standby state and then initiate the communication.

Issue the print abort code "DC3". After the IJ printer returns an "ACK" response,

(2) Number of pulses necessary for a rotary encoder from print signal detection until the start of

printing.

Number of pulses necessary = Number of printing preparation pulses ( ) + Print start delay.

Number of printing preparation pulses = A / 1 scan time

Use an integer by rounding up the fractional portion.

Nozzle diameter Value of A

65μm5.5

1 scan time =

(Vertical dot count + character width setting) X Ink drop use percentage

Excitation frequency (kHz)

(ms)

5.8.2 Notes on Print Condition Transmission

(1) The number of digits for character height data is 2 by default. However, the preceding IJ printer

models GX and HX use 3 digits by default for print condition transmission (optional function). If the

new model of the IJ printer is used as a replacement for such a predecessor, open the following

screen from the communication environment setup screen and change the number of digits for

character height data to 3.

ESC Header 30H 100s place 10s place Units place

Character height (000 to 099)

● Character height (when the 3-digit data format is chosen)

Note: If the value is within the range from 100 to 999, an error occurs.

Data digts of the character height

When “Speed compensation” is enabled, print start is delayed for 30 scans.

5-66 ●Communication Buffer

5.9 Communication Buffer

5.9.1 Overview

(1) Print content transmission

● The print contents received through print content transmission will not be reflected in printing

immediately, but will be temporarily held in buffer.

● The print contents are fetched from the buffer one by one for each printing, and reflected in subsequent

printing.

[Example of transmitting print contents constantly during printing]

[Example of transmitting collective print contents at the beginning]

●Communication Buffer 5-67

Comm. env. setup [Stop ]

Buffer function

Buffer repeat count

Empty Buffer Fault

Timing of Fault

Data Number at Fault

(0 9)

(1 9999)

Disable

Enable

Disable

Enable

Print Start

Print. Complete

Makeup Ink

5.9.2 Description of Functions

(1) Application procedure

● Prepare the following in advance:

Preliminary Preparation Items

No. Procedure

1 Specify "overwrite-enabled" for communication mode on the communication environment screen.

In addition, specify "t=fixed" for print message transfer ACK.

2 Set the buffer function on the second page of the communication environment setting screen to

"enable."

3 Confirm the setting values for "Buffer repeat count", "Empty Buffer Fault", "Timing of Fault" and

"Data number at Fault" on the second page of the communication environment setting screen.

Setting items of communication environment setting screen

Setting items Description Initial values

Buffer function Selects enable/disable for buffer function. Disable

Buffer repeat count

Sets how many times printing is to be executed before switching the

printing contents.

Empty Buffer Fault

Selects whether or not communication buffer errors are to be

generated. The conditions for occurrence are set by "Timing of

Fault" and "Data number at Fault".

Disable

Timing of Fault

Selects timing by which communication buffer errors are to be

generated.

Print Start

Data number at Fault

Sets the number of print data items by which a communication

buffer error is to be generated.

● The function (application) will be valid only when the printer is online and in the ready status.

Offline will set to standard-mode printing.

● The following shows the application procedure :

Application Procedure

No. Procedure

1 Switch to online.

2 Set to the ready status.

Transmit print contents accordingly so that print contents sent at least N times remain in the buffer.

(N: Data number at Fault)

4Print.

5 Subsequently repeat steps 3 and 4 above.

Procedure No.1 and 2 can be in random order

5-68 ●Communication Buffer

(2) Buffer

● The print content receive buffer has a queue structure (beginning with oldest data, in sequence).

● Print content is fetched from the buffer for each printing.

● Once the Ready status is set, the first print content will be fetched from the buffer.

● The buffer capacity is 100 print items (total 1000 chracters). An alarm will be raised if it exceeded its

capacity.

● The buffer will be cleared when offline is set.

● The buffer is always empty immediately after power is turned on.

● The buffer will not be cleared even if the status is changed to that other than the print enable status.

● When offline is switched to online, the contents in buffer will be cleared, and then the standard-mode print

operation will continue. In this case, print contents of at the time it was changed offline will be printed,

then subsequently same print contents will be printed. However, this option feature will be effective again

by reconfiguring the setting according to the procedure described in the previous page.

● If printing is interrupted because of some fault (print overlap fault, etc.), printing will restart from the

subsequent data in buffer.

(3) Character types available

● Calendar characters and count characters are not available.

● To use user pattern characters, define them in advance using "Create user pattern" function. Undefined

user pattern characters will be printed as spaces.

(4) Examples of operational procedure

(Example 1) Normal operation:

(Example 2) When status is restored to that other than ready during normal operation, and printing

is to restart in ready status:

●Communication Buffer 5-69

(Example 3) When offline is restored during normal operation, and printing is subsequently

performed in standard mode:

(Example 4) Buffer repeat count is 2.

(Example 5) Timing of Fault : Print completed, Data count when error occurs : 2

(Example 6) Timing of Fault : Print started, Data count when error occurs : 0

A communication buffer fault occurs because the number of data in the buffer is

2 after B is printed.(C and D in the buffer are not printed)

A communication buffer fault occurs because the number of data in the buffer

is 0 after B is printed followed by detection of print start signal.

5-70 ●Communication Buffer

5.9.3 External Communications

5.9.3-1 Transmitting print contents

(1) Function

● The received print content will not be reflected in printing immediately, but temporarily held in buffer.

● To facilitate operation, first input fixed characters that do not need to be changed, and then transmit

only the print items to be changed.

(2) Restriction

● The maximum number of print items which can be sent at 1 time is 8 print items (maximum 80

characters).

5.9.3-2 Clearing buffer and restarting printing

(1) Function

● When text “clear buffer” is transmitted, the print contents held in buffer will be cleared.

● To restart printing, perform the following procedure after transmitting text "clear buffer".

If this procedure is not followed, the print contents stored before the buffer cleared may be printed.

Procedure: Transmit print contents so that print contents sent at least N times remain in the buffer.

(N: Data number at Fault)

Transmit text "restart printing".

Printing is possible whenever the print start signal is input.

[Conceptual diagram of transmission procedure]

Header 76h : Clear buffer

Header 77h : Restart printing

Header 2Dh : Clear buffer

Header 5Ah : Restart printing

(2) Restriction

● Independently transmit text "clear buffer" or "restart printing": These cannot be transmitted with

another text (print content transmission, print data call-up transmission, etc.).

● Transmit text "clear buffer" or "restart printing" only while printing is not in progress.

● Input the print start signal at least 500 ms after ACK is returned to "restart printing".

5.9.3-3 Print data call-up transmission

(1) When calling up print data via communication, always execute the call-up before transmitting

data to the buffer. If call-up is executed in the Ready status, the called up print content will be

printed.

[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

●Communication Buffer 5-71

5.9.4 Errors

(1) Errors during external communications

Errors during print content transmission and print data call-up

No. Condition Type of error

Not all received print contents could be held in buffer because

its capacity was exceeded

NAK is returned.

However, this will not cause any

external communication error.

2 Number of print items of received contents is more than 9. External communication error 030

Calendar or count character was included in print data call-up

transmission

External communication error 027

Error when buffer is cleared

No. Condition Type of error

1 Text was transmitted together with another text External communication error 002

(2) Errors during printing

Errors during printing

No. Condition Type of error

The number of received contents in buffer was less than "Data

number at Fault".

Fault "Communication Buffer

Fault"

Print start signal was received during print data switching

immediately after ACK was returned to "restart printing"

Fault

"Invalid Data Change Timing"

● When "communication buffer fault" occurs, the window will be cleared, followed by standby

status.

(3) Error when status is changed

Error when status is changed

No. Condition Type of error

Calendar characters or count characters were included to

existing print contents when restored to online.

Confirmation message

"Communication buffer error"

6-1 ●Circulation System Work and Adjustment Method

● When replenishing the ink and makeup, changing the ink, or performing other work in

which the ink and makeup are handled, be sure not to spill the ink and makeup.

If the ink and makeup is accidentally spilled, quickly wipe it off with wiping paper, etc.

Do not close the maintenance cover until you verify that the wiped parts are

completely dry.

Since the ink and makeup vapor will collect inside the printer especially in the state in

which the ink and makeup was spilled inside the printer and was not wiped off

completely, it will cause ignition and fire.

When wiping is difficult in the energized state, perform shutdown processing with the

maintenance cover remaining open and turn off the power, then perform wiping

again.

● If leaking of the ink and makeup inside the printer was detected during printer

operation or maintenance, quickly wipe it with wiping paper, etc. and perform

shutdown processing with the maintenance cover remaining open and turn off the

power, then repair the leak.

If operation is continued when the ink and makeup is leaking, it will cause trouble

and prevent normal printing will become.

In addition, since the ink and makeup are combustible, they may cause a fire.

● The ink and makeup, their waste solution, used wiping papers and empty containers

are flammable. Waste disposal must comply with appropriate regulations.

Consult the appropriate regulatory agency for further information.

● When the ink particles are caught in a beaker during test printing, etc., use a

conductive beaker and securely connect the beaker to a ground.

In addition, be sure that the print head is not inserted into the beaker.

Since the ink particles used in printing are electrically charged, if the beaker is not

connected to a ground, the charge load will gradually increase and cause a fire.

6. CIRCULATION SYSTEM WORK

AND ADJUSTMENT METHOD

● Never pour the ink and makeup waste into a sewer, etc.

Have the ink and makeup drainage processed by an industrial waste processor as

special control industrial waste and used wiping papers and the empty container as

industrial waste.

● Do not remove, apply unreasonable force to, or bend the piping tubes unnecessarily.

Since high pressure is applied to parts of the ink and solvent inside the piping tube,

the ink and solvent may spurt out and get into your eyes and mouth or soil your

hands and clothing.

If the ink or solvent gets into your eyes or mouth, immediately rinse it out with warm

water and see a doctor.

WARNING

● Pay careful attention to the following items regarding handling of the ink and makeup:

Wear gloves and goggles so that the ink and makeup will not directly contact your

skin.

If the ink or makeup gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and warm water.

When taking the bottle from the printer, be careful that the ink does not get on the

printer or surroundings. If the ink or makeup gets on the equipment or

surroundings, immediately wipe it off with makeup.

Since the vapor pressure of the makeup is generally high, if the ambient

temperature is high such as in the summer, etc., the internal pressure will rise and

makeup could spurt out when the outside cover is removed. Therefore, when

unplugging,

●do not hold the bottle near your face

●place the can on a level surface

●open while covering the opening with a rag, etc.

CAUTION

●Circulation control screen operation 6-2

1st menu

2nd menu

Circulation control

Select option; press [Start/Cont.] Proc. status:

[Stop ]

InkDrainage

Ink refill

Pressure relief

Ink stream 1

alignment

Circulation system

environment setup

Makeup Ink

All

InkDrainage

Reservoir

InkDrainage

Reservoir

MakeupDrainage

Circulation control

Select option; press [Start/Cont.] Proc. status:

[Stop ]

Eject ink

(Goes to Standby)

Cleaning stop No-cleaning stop

Nozzle 1 backwash

Ink replacement

Ink filter

replacement

Ink circulation

Makeup refill

Makeup Ink

Gutter cleaningNozzle 2 backwash

Process prior to

long-term shutdown

Process after

long-term shutdown

Ink stream 2

alignment

Parts usage time

management

Start/Continue

6.1 Circulation control screen operation and contents

6.1.1 Circulation control screen operation

Start from the Maintenance menu.

Perform menu 1 and menu 2 switching using Prev. menu and Next menu .

Select the function you want to perform and press Start/Continue .

Different operation guides are displayed depending on the selected function.

● Perform operation in accordance with the operation guide.

● When you want to stop operation, press Abort .

6-3 ●Circulation control contents

6.1.2 Circulation control contents

● During generation of an “Main Ink Tank Too Full” fault, input from any of the keys is not accepted. Perform

operation after referring to par. “6.12 Draining ink from the main ink tank” and clearing the fault.

● The receivable states are different depending on the contents of circulation control. Note that operation cannot

be performed from states other than those shown in the table below.

Circulation control name Contents Receivable state

Eject ink

(Goes to Standby)

Used for startup at maintenance.

(Ink ejection only. The IJ printer does not enter the Ready

state.)

Stop

Cleaning stop

Normal shutdown processing. The nozzle is automatically

cleaned and the printer is stopped.

Ready or Standby

No-cleaning stop

Shutdown processing used when stopping temporarily.

Automatic nozzle cleaning is not performed.

Ready or Standby

Nozzle 1 backwash

Nozzle 2 backwash

Makeup is sucked in from the nozzle and the nozzle is

cleaned. Perform this operation while pouring makeup from

the cleaning bottle onto the nozzle tip (orifice plate surface).

Stop

Gutter cleaning

(Recovery-line cleaning)

Makeup is sucked in from the gutter and cleaning of the

recovery-line is performed. Perform this operation while

pouring makeup from the cleaning bottle onto the end of the

gutter.

Stop

Ink replacement

Used when replacing the ink inside the IJ printer with new

ink. This operation performs from ink drainage to refilling

consecutively.

Stop

Ink filter replacement

Used when replacing the ink filter. This operation performs

from ink drainage to refilling consecutively.

Stop

Ink circulation

Used when bleeding the air from inside the circulation line

and when making the ink inside the flow lines uniform. This

operation can be performed even while ink is being ejected.

At the end of this operation, the IJ printer enters the Eject ink

(standby) state.

Standby

Process prior to

long-term shutdown

Used before printer is shutdown for a long time.

Stop

Process after

long-term shutdown

Used when the printer is restarted after long-term shutdown.

Stop

Makeup refill

Used to fill the cleaning path with the makeup at the time of

printer installation.

Stop

Ink drainage Used when draining the ink inside the ink drainage unit. Stop

Ink refill

Used when refilling the IJ printer with ink. The amount of

ink in the main ink tank is set to the initial level. After

refilling, the IJ printer enters the Eject ink (standby) state.

Stop

Pressure relief

Depressurizes the inside the entire circulation system.

(Used when performing maintenance work.)

Stop

Ink stream 1 adjustment

Ink stream 2 adjustment

Used when adjusting the ink stream position. Ejects makeup

from the nozzle.

Stop

Parts usage time

management

Used when managing the usage time of the circulation

system parts. Used when checking the amount of ink and

makeup consumption.

All status

Circulation system

environment setup

Used when selecting ink concentration management. Stop

All ink drainage

Used when disposing of the ink cartridge, ink container, and

the main ink container and the ink inside the path.

Stop

Reservior ink drainage

Used when disposing of the ink cartridge and the ink

container ink.

Stop

Reservior makeup

drainage

Used when disposing of the makeup cartridge, makeup

container and main ink container and the ink inside the path.

Stop

●Removing Inner Cover 6-4

6.2 Removing Inner Cover

● Open the Maintenance cover.

● Remove the inner cover while tilting it to the direction of an arrow and then lifting it up to the direction of

an arrow .

Maintenance cover

Inner cover

6-5 ●Replacing the ink

Circulation control

Select option; press [Start/Cont.] Proc. status:

[Stop ]

Eject ink

(Goes to Standby)

Cleaning stop No-cleaning stop

Nozzle 1 backwash

Ink replacement

Ink filter

replacement

Ink circulation

Makeup refill

Makeup Ink

Gutter cleaningNozzle 2 backwash

Process prior to

long-term shutdown

Process after

long-term shutdown

Start/Continue

Ink replacement

Circulation control [Service ]

Ink Drainage

R InkDra.

Ink rep.

Ink refill

Process Ink replacement

Please throw away ink of the reservoir.

When ready, press <Start/Continue>.

Operation guide

Proc. status:

Drawing

6.3 Replacing the ink

(1) Overview

● This operation is performed when replacing old ink with new ink.

● Consecutively performs from ink drainage to ink replacement to ink refilling.

● Do not perform this operation while ink is being ejected. Perform it after setting the IJ printer to the “Stop”

state.

*If replacement of the filters is matched to replacement of the ink, ink will not be wasted.

*When performing ink drainage or ink refilling separately, proceed by selecting each function at menu

2 of the Circulation control screen.

(2) Operation

Display the Circulation control screen and press the Ink replacement →

Start/Continue .

Drain ink in accordance with the operation guide on the screen.

● When you want to stop drainage, press Abort .

● When abort processing was performed, repeat operation from step　 .

●Replacing the ink 6-6

● Clean the waste solution bottle with makeup

after using. Otherwise it may be clogged with

ink and cause the pressure in the recovery

line to rise abnormally the next time it is used.

● Do not leave ink contained in the waste

solution bottle for an extended period of time.

● Do not store the waste solution bottle in

places exposed to high temperatures.

● Be careful that the ink does not spill when

disconnecting the joint of the waste solution

bottle.

Recovery tube

Main ink resoirver

● [If using the waste solution bottle]

● Connect the recovery tube to the accessory waste solution bottle.

Recovery tube

Disconnect

the joint.

How to disconnect and connect the

joints of the recovery tube and

waste solution bottle

Lock release Lock

Waste solution

bottle

(a) Put the ink filter tubes down, and disconnect the recovery tube and connect it to the

waste solution bottle.

Recovery tube

Ink filter tube

Ink filter

Clamp

●

If the waste bottle is not available at hand, a container which holds more than 1.5 liter

of content shall be used. Do not use a container mode of other rhan polypropylene,

polyethylene, fluororesin, glass or stainless. Also avoid using soft container.

CAUTION

● Open the maintenance cover and remove the inner cover.

● Pull down the clamp toward you and turn the ink filter upside down.

● Disconnect the recovery tube from the main ink tank.

Recovery tube Main ink tank

CAUTION

6-7 ●Replacing the ink

Circulation control [Service ]

Ink Drainage

R InkDra.

Ink rep.

Ink refill

Process Ink replacement

Replace Ink cartridge.

When ready, press <Start/Continue>.

Operation guide

Proc. status:

Drawing

(b) Press the Start/Continue .

Ink circulating inside the printer is drained from the recovery tube into the waste solution bottle or the

beaker.

● To stop drainage, press the Abort .

tank. Press Abort and proceed to step (e).

● If ink is accidentally spilt, wipe it up promptly with wiping paper or something similar.

In addition, do not close the maintenance cover until you are sure that the wiped

portion has completely dried.

CAUTION

● [If not using the waste solution bottle]

● Connect the recovery tube to the accessory drain tube and insert it into the beaker.

Recovery tube

Drain tube

Insert

Beaker

Clean the drain tube with makeup after

using. Otherwise it may be clogged with

ink and cause the pressure in the

recovery line to rise abnormally the next

time it is used.

CAUTION

Follow the on-screen instructions to return the recovery tube to its original position and press

Start/Continue .

You are returned to the "Circulation control" screen.

● If you have aborted the sequence, perform the procedure from step again.

* If you have aborted the sequence, be sure to return the recovery tube to its original position.

●Replacing the ink 6-8

Drawing

Circulation control [Service ]

Ink Drainage

R InkDra.

Ink rep.

Ink refill

Process Ink replacement

Connect the recovery tube to the main ink tank as before.

When ready, press <Start/Continue>.

Operation guide

Replace the ink cartridge.

(d) When the predetermined period of time elapses, follow the operation guidance on the

screen and connect the recovery tube to its original position.

[If using the waste solution bottle]

● During ink drainage, hold the waste solution bottle so as not to knock it over.

[If not using the waste solution bottle]

● During ink drainage, hold the beaker as well as the recovery tube so as not to knock

over the beaker.

CAUTION

Circulation control [Service ]

Process Ink replacement

Replace Ink cartridge.

When ready, press <Start/Continue>.

Operation guide

Proc. status:

Drawing

Ink Drainage

R InkDra.

Ink rep.

Ink refill

*1 Clean the connection part at the tip of the recovery tube well with makeup before

connecting to its original position.

*2 In order to prevent the recovery tube from getting bent, be sure not to tangle it with

any other tube.

6-9 ●Replacing the ink

Piping(D)

Ink filter

(b) Return top and bottom reversal of the ink filter to its original state in accordance with

the guidance.

● Confirm that the ink filter is set as shown in the figure below. (Piping D is on the right.)

Piping(C)

Ink Drainage

R InkDra.

Ink rep.

Ink refill

Process Ink replacement

Make sure that ink filter is properly set.

When ready, press <Start/Continue>.

Operation guide

Proc. status:

Abort

Start/

Continue

Circulation control [Service ]

Drawing

(d) Place the end of the print head in the beaker.

● Provide against an ink beam bend.

(a) Set a new ink cartridge bottle in the ink tank.

If ink is accidentally spilt, wipe it up

promptly with wiping paper or

something similar.

In addition, do not close the

maintenance cover until you are

sure that the wiped portion has

completely dried.

CAUTION

Set a new cartridge bottle.

●Replacing the ink 6-10

(e) When Start/Continue is pressed, refilling of the lines with ink begins.

● After a while, ink is ejected from the nozzle. Check the position of the ink beam.

● To abort the sequence, press Abort and operate in accordance with the operation guidance on the

screen.

After aborting, you are returned to "Circulation control" screen.

● When abort processing was performed, select "Ink refill" from the "Circulation control" screen and

execute.

Display the "Operation management" screen and set the ink operating time to "0".

● Refer to "5.2 Monitor operational status" in the Instruction Manual and operate.

6-11 ●How to correct ink stream bending and nozzle clogging

Circulation control [Service ]

Function Nozzle 1 backwash

Proc. status

Proc. time Approx. 1 minute.

Use the cleaning bottle to sprinkle makeup

over the nozzle.

Operation guide

Drawing

Abort

6.4 How to correct ink stream bending and nozzle clogging

6.4.1 Nozzle 1 backwash (including Nozzle 2)

● Sucks in makeup from the nozzle and remove clinging foreign matter, etc.

● To prevent thinning of the ink, do not perform this more than total 3 consecutive times on

both of the Nozzle 1 and Nozzle 2.

● Do not perform this work while the ink is being ejected. Perform it after setting the IJ printer to the

Stop state.

Procure a cleaning bottle filled with makeup and a beaker and remove the print

head cover.

Press the Maintenance menu Circulation control → Nozzle 1 backwash .

The nozzle backwash screen is displayed.

Suction begins automatically. Sprinkle the nozzle orifice with makeup.

● Wear protective gear (goggles and mask).

● If the ink or makeup gets in your eyes or mouth, immediately rinse with warm water and consult a

doctor.

● Perform work after confirming that there is no one in the ink ejection direction.

(Perform this work by inserting the print head tip into a beaker, etc.)

WARNING

Cleaning bottle

Beaker

Nozzle orifice

Nozzle 1

Nozzle 2

●How to correct ink stream bending and nozzle clogging 6-12

Circulation control

Select option; press [Start/Cont.] Proc. status:

[Stop ]

InkDrainage

Ink refill

Pressure relief

Ink stream 1

alignment

Circulation system

environment setup

Makeup Ink

All

InkDrainage

Reservoir

InkDrainage

Reservoir

MakeupDrainage

Parts usage time

management

Ink stream 2

alignment

Suction ends in about 1 minute and the screen returns to the Circulation

control screen.

● To stop operation, press Abort .

Check if ink stream bending or nozzle clogging has been repaired.

● Display the screen after the Circulation control screen.

With the print head cover removed, press the Ink stream 1 alignment →

Start/Continue to eject the makeup.

● Perform this work with the print head tip inserted into a beaker.

Confirm that the stream is in the center of the gutter.

● Confirm the stream position from the horizontal direction and vertical direction of the print head

as shown in the figure.

● If the ink stream is not in the center of the gutter, perform nozzle backwash again.

If the stream is not corrected even after the nozzle backwash has been performed 3 times,

perform par. “6.4.2 Nozzle orifice disassembly and cleaning”.

At the end of confirmation, press Abort and stop ejection of the makeup.

Gutter

Stream

Side direction

Upper direction

Gutter entrance diameter

Center of gutter inlet

6-13 ●How to correct ink stream bending and nozzle clogging

6.4.2 Nozzle orifice disassembly and cleaning

● This is the processing method when ink stream bending or nozzle clogging is not repaired

even when nozzle backwash was performed.

● Do not perform this work while ink is being ejected. Perform it after setting the IJ printer

to the Stop state.

● Do not touch the ejection port of the nozzle orifice directly with your hand.

(Use the accessory tweezers.)

● If the ejection port of the nozzle orifice is damaged, it may be impossible to

fulfill its function.

Handle the nozzle orifice carefully so that the ejection port is not damaged by the tool.

Remove and clean the nozzle orifice 1. (Use the same procedure for nozzle orifice 2.)

(a) Loosen the fixing screw and remove the charge electrode and two deflection electrodes.

To prevent dropping, do not remove the screw.

(b) Remove the two screws holding the charge electrode and remove the charge electrode.

Ejection port of

the nozzle orifice

Charge

Fixing screw

Nozzle orifice fixing screw

electrode

Charge

electrode

fixing screw

Charge

electrode

Nozzle orifice

●How to correct ink stream bending and nozzle clogging 6-14

(e) Place the removed nozzle orifice into a beaker containing makeup and clean the orifice.

(d) Use the tweezers to remove the nozzle orifice from the nozzle body.

The O-ring may detach from the nozzle orifice at this time. If it does, put the O-ring in a

beaker with makeup ink and take care not to lose it.

O-ring

Tweezers

Notice

Do not touch the ink ejection

port on nozzle orifice.

Ejection port

Clean the nozzle.

Using the cleaning bottle, pour the makeup over the nozzle to clean it, from which the nozzle

orifice has been removed.

Install the nozzle orifice.

(a) Use the tweezers to hold the O-ring and put it into the nozzle body.

Cleaning bottle

Beaker

O-ring

Nozzle

Nozzle orifice

6-15 ●How to correct ink stream bending and nozzle clogging

Notice

Do not touch the ink

ejection port on

nozzle orifice.

from the top.

Nozzle orifice

Ejection port

(b) Use the cleaning bottle and splash a few droplets of makeup on the O-ring.

Cleaning bottle

O-ring

(d) Remove the nozzle orifice once and make sure that the O-ring has been

installed.

O-ring

Attach to the groove

6A00123

(e) Insert the nozzle orifice again, and use the two screws to hold the nozzle ofifice,

and next, use the (rest of the) two screws to hold the charge electrode.

● Use the four screws to secure the nozzle orifice so that the characters on it face inward.

(f) Install the two deflection electrodes.

Characters

Orifice parts S65

Fixing screw holding the nozzle orifice

Fixing screw

holding the

Charge electrode

●How to correct ink stream bending and nozzle clogging 6-16

Press the Ink stream 1 alignment → Start/Continue and confirm that bending

of the stream and clogging of the nozzle have been repaired.

● Perform this operation with the tip of the print head inserted into a beaker.

● When the ink stream is way outside the gutter, cleaning of the nozzle orifice may not be sufficient.

Disassemble and clean the nozzle orifice again.

● When the ink stream position has deviated from the center of the gutter, adjust it in accordance

with par. “6.5 Stream alignment”.

6-17 ●Stream alignment

6.5 Stream alignment

This operation is performed when the nozzle or nozzle orifice has been replaced. Ordinarily, ink stream

alignment is unnecessary.

● Adjust the stream position so that the stream ejected from the nozzle is at the center of the gutter.

● Adjustment in 2 directions, horizontal direction and vertical direction, is necessary.

Steram alignment of Nozzle 1 (Nozzle 2 is also the same)

Remove the print head cover in the stop state.

At the Circulation control screen, press the Ink stream 1 alignment →

Start/Continue . (Press the Ink stream 2 alignment to align Ink stream 2.)

● Perform this operation with the print head tip inserted into a beaker.

● Wear protective gear (goggles and mask).

● If the ink or makeup gets in your eyes or mouth, immediately rinse with warm water and consult a

doctor.

● Perform work after confirming that there is no one in the ink ejection direction.

(Perform this work by inserting the print head tip into a beaker, etc.)

WARNING

Print head cover

Loosen the screw.

Pull out.

Adjust the horizontal direction and vertical direction positions.

● Do not simultaneously loosen the horizontal direction lock screw and vertical

direction lock screw because the adjustment is difficult.

CAUTION

(a) Horizontal direction adjustment procedure

Slightly loosen the two horizontal direction lock screws.

As to the screw loosening, please see the precautions next page.

Turn the horizontal direction adjustment screw and adjust the position of the makeup.

[Nozzle 1]

When you want to move in the minus electrode direction : Turn counterclockwise

When you want to move in the plus electrode direction : Turn clockwise

[Nozzle 2]

When you want to move in the minus electrode direction : Turn clockwise

When you want to move in the plus electrode direction : Turn counterclockwise

Adjust so that the stream is approximately at the center of the gutter.

After adjustment, tighten the two horizontal direction lock screws.

●Stream alignment 6-18

Horizontal direction

lock screw

Horizontal direction

adjustment screw

Plus deflection electrode

Stream

Gutter

Horizontal

direction

Nozzle 1 side

Minus deflection electrode

Plus deflection

electrode

Minus deflection electrode

Horizontal direction

lock screw

Horizontal direction

adjustment screw

Nozzle 2 side

Vertical direction

adjustment screw

Vertical direction lock screw

Stream

Gutter

Vertical

direction

(b) Vertical direction adjustment procedure

Slightly loosen the two vertical direction lock screws.

Turn the vertical direction adjustment screw and adjust the position of the stream.

When you want to move to the bottom of the gutter : Turn counterclockwise

When you want to move to the top of the gutter : Turn clockwise

Adjust so that the stream is approximately at the center of the gutter.

After adjustment, tighten the two vertical direction lock screws.

At the end of adjustment, press Abort .

Horizontal direction lock screw.

Indication of the loosening

[60 degree to 120 degree]

● It will be difficult to make fine adjustment when the lock screw is

loosed too much because the resistance from the base is lost then.

PRECAUTIONS

6-19 ●Cleaning the Gutter

Circulation control [Service ]

Function Gutter cleaning

Proc. status:

Proc. time Approx. 1 minute.

Use the cleaning bottle to sprinkle makeup

over the gutter.

Operation guide

Drawing

6.6 Cleaning the Gutter

● When the ink recovery system becomes dry or clogged, the line from the gutter to the ink main tank can be

cleaned by performing “Gutter cleaning”.

● Do not perform this operation while ink is being ejected. Perform it after setting the IJ printer to the “Stop”

state.

● Have ready a cleaning bottle filled with makeup and a beaker and remove the print head cover.

● If recovery-line cleaning is performed continuously, the ink will become thin and cause printing distortion.

Since ink replacement may become necessary after repair, do not perform cleaning more than total 2

consecutive times on both of the Nozzles.

● Do not pour makeup onto the opposite gutter which is not to be cleaned, because the makeup on both of the

gutters may be sucked in this operation.

Display the Circulation control screen and press the Gutter cleaning →

Start/Continue .

Perform cleaning in accordance with the operation guide.

● Pour makeup onto the gutter.

● To stop operation, press Abort .

Cleaning ends in about 1 minute and the screen returns to the Circulation

control screen.

Cleaning bottle

Gutter

Beaker

●Adjusting the pressure 6-28

Ink operating time

Ink alarm time

Cumulative op. time

Print count

Ink, makeup

Ink viscosity (standard value:100)

Ink pressure (Nozzle2) (MPa; standard value: )

(Nozzle1) (MPa)

Ambient temperature ( ; range: )

Deflection voltage (Nozzle2) (kV)

(Nozzle1) (kV)

Excitation V-ref. (Nozzle2) (0 19)

(Nozzle1) (0 19)

Excitation frequency (kHz)

(hours)

(hours; standard value: 1200)

(hours)

(prints)

Operation management [Ready ]

Makeup Ink

Ink Operating Time Ink Alarm Time

Standard Value 1200

Cumulative Op.Time

Ink/Makeup

Ink Viscosity

Standard Value 100

Ink Pressure Standard Value 0.255

Deflection Voltage Excitation V-ref Range 0-19

Excitation Frequency

Ambient Temperature

Correct Range 0-45

Print Count

Calibrate touch

screen coordinates

6.9 Adjusting the pressure

● Check the pressure before printing state check at the start of operation.

● Do not perform this operation in the Stop state. Perform it in the state in which ink is ejected.

Open the Operation management screen.

Check the displayed ink pressure value of nozzle 1. If there is a difference of

0.010 or more from the standard value, adjust the pressure to the standard

value ±0.002 with a flat-blade screwdriver.

Pressure adjusting screw

To raise the pressure : rotate clockwise.

To lower the pressure : rotate counterclockwise.

(a) New HMI (b) Previous HMI

6-29 ●Excitation V adjustment

Excitation V update [Standby ]

Excitation V-ref. Nozzle2

Excitation V-ref. Nozzle1

Ref. ambient temperature

Automatic update

Incremental change

Print trigger source

Print data

Perform nozzle property test and find the optimum excitation

voltage value.

Inc.

Button input Sensor

Data to be displayed

For test

Makeup Ink

Print trigger source

Button input

Sensor

Prints at the print target sensor signal timing.

Prints by pressing Start printings on the operation panel.

6.10 Excitation V adjustment

(1) Overview

● The Excitation V set value is 0 to 19. The state of the ink drops is different for each setting.

● The optimum Excitation V set value must be input to maintain good print quality.

● Perform nozzle property test printing, and the center value of the range where printing is good is the optimum

Excitation V set value.

(Example) When printing is good at the Excitation V set value 5 to 15 range at nozzle property test, the

optimum Excitation V set value is the center value 10.

● Memorizes the ambient temperature when the Excitation V set value was updated as the reference ambient

temperature.

If the ambient temperature and the reference ambient temperature difference exceeds a certain value during

use, “Check Excitation V set value” warning will be generated. In that case, readjust the Excitation V setting.

(2) Operation

● For Excitation V setting, select the optimum set value from the result of test printing for each set value and

input the selected value from the operation panel. Perform operation in accordance with the following

procedure:

At the Maintenance menu, press Excitation V update (nozzle test) .

● The Excitation V update screen is displayed.

Set Print trigger source and Print data of nozzle property test printing.

Print trigger source

Select the timing at which printing is performed.

Displays the current set value.

Ambient temperature when the

current set value is set

Nozzle1 : Nozzle1 only

Nozzle 2 : Nozzle2 only

Twin: Both of Nozzle 1 and

Nozzle 2

●Excitation V adjustment 6-30

Print data Data to be displayed

For test

Prints using the currently set print

description and print conditions.

Prints using the following test conditions:

Number of lines : 1 line

Character size : 12

×16 dots

Inter-character space : 1

Character height : 99

Character width : 5

Ink drop use : 1/3

Print character description : nn123ABC

(nn: Excitation V set value)

Nozzle property test [Ready ]

Excitation V-ref. is printed on the print target.

Printing starts at the press of [Start printings].

Button input Sensor

For test Data to be displayed

Makeup Ink

Excitation V-ref. Nozzle2

Excitation V-ref. Nozzle1

Ref. ambient temperature

Automatic update

Incremental change

Print trigger source

Print data

Inc.

Print data

Select the contents and conditions of the characters to be printed.

Confirm that the IJ printer is in the Standby state and press Nozzle test .

● The Nozzle property test screen is displayed. The IJ printer enters the Ready to print state.

Excitation V-ref.

Input the set value you want to print. (Set value is 00 to 19.)

Change the setting using or input a value by touching the number.

Automatic update

Select whether or not to automatically switch to the next set value after printing one setting.

Disable : Set value does not change.

Dec. : Set value is automatically decremented at each printing.

Inc. : Set value is automatically incremented at each printing.

At “Inc.”, the change width by which the value is automatically switched is set.

6-31 ●Excitation V adjustment

Perform nozzle property test printing.

● When “Print trigger source” is , press Start printings .

When “Print trigger source” is , input the sensor signal.

Update the Excitation V-ref. value.

(a) At the end of test printing, press [Abort] of the “Nozzle property test”

screen and return to the “Excitation V update” screen.

(b) Change “Excitation V-ref.” to the optimum value confirmed at step .

O: Good ×: Bad Space: Not checked

Check date

Ambient

temperature

Excitation V value

optimum

value

012345678910111213141516171819

2018.07.07 25 C × × × ×××× 10

Sensor

Button input

Abort

Excitation V-ref. Nozzle2

Excitation V-ref. Nozzle1

Ref. ambient temperature

Changes to current ambient temperature.

Change to optimum value.

● During the nozzle property test, the state of creation of the ink drops may become

poor and an “Ink Drop Charge Too High” or other fault may be generated and the ink

may stop, depending on the Excitation V value.

In this case, after cleaning the print head, eject the ink again. (Refer to par. “3.1.2

When an error occurred at the start of operation” of the instruction manual and

perform the same work.)

The possibility of fault is high when Excitation V is set less than 5. When performing

test printing again, start from setting 10 and test print while decrementing.

CAUTION

Check the printed result.

● Check the Excitation V range at which printing is good. The center of that range is the optimum

value.

(Example) Printing good range 5 to 15→Optimum value 10

When the screen is returned to the “Maintenance menu” by Back ,

set value change is complete.

● Repeat print setting is disabled during the nozzle property test.

Only one printing is performed by one input signal.

● Product speed matching setting is disabled during the nozzle property test.

The character width may be different from the actual character width.

CAUTION

●Ink drop state check method 6-32

6.11 Ink drop state check method

● The state of the ink drops can be checked by using a magnifying glass.

● Perform this work in the Eject ink state.

Confirm that the IJ printer is in the Standby state and then remove the print

head cover.

Using a magnifying glass, observe the ink drops in the charging electrode.

● Wear protective gear (goggles and mask).

● If the ink or makeup gets in your eyes or mouth, immediately rinse with warm water

and consult a doctor.

● Perform work after confirming that there is no one in the ink ejection direction.

(Perform this work by inserting the print head tip into a beaker, etc.)

WARNING

Print head cover

Loosen the screw.

Pull out.

Magnifying glass

Deflection electrode 1

●

Don’t stare at the red LED for a long time OR it may adversely affect your eyes.

CAUTION

Magnifying

[Nozzle 1 side] [Nozzle 2 side]

glass

Deflection electrode 2

6-33 ●Ink drop state check method

Ink drops creation state confirmation table

Ink drop shape

Judgment Name Remarks

A mode Good

B mode Perfect

High-speed

small-diameter

mode

Two or fewer

small-diameter

drops

Allowable

Constant-speed

small-diameter

mode

Not

allowed

Low-speed

small-diameter

mode

Not

allowed

When the shape of the ink drops is not allowed, update to the optimum set value at par. “6.10 Excitation

V adjustment” and check again. Or contact your local distributor.

After the check, install the print head cover.

●Draining ink from the main ink tank 6-34

6.12 Draining ink from the main ink tank

● When the main ink tank full fault is generated, the ink cannot be drained by screen operation. Drain the ink

and refill with new ink as follows:

Disconnect the drain tube of the main ink tank as shown in the figure below

and drain the ink in the tank by approximately 50 ml.

After draining, return the ink filter and the drain tube to their original positions.

● Open the maintenance cover and remove the inner cover.

● Remove the drain tube from the fixing part of the inner cover (B).

● Pull down the clamp toward you and turn the ink filter upside down.

Clean the tip of the drain tube with makeup after

using.

Failure to clean the tip of the drain tube may

result in clogging and ink cannot be drained

next time.

● Disconnect the drain tube from the main ink tank and insert it into the beaker.

*Set the beaker at a position lower than the main ink tank.

Drain tube

Ink filter tube

Ink filter

Clamp

Disconnect the joint.

Drain tube

Beaker

How to disconnect and connect

the drain tube joint

Lock release Lock

Main ink tank

Ink filter

Drain tube

Inner cover

Remove the drain

tube fixing.

6-35 ●Draining ink from the main ink tank

Return the circulation system to its original state and display the Circulation

control screen and press the Ink refill → Start/Continue .

*Note that if operation is started without refilling the ink, a “Replenishment Time-out”

fault will be generated.

● If the ink is accidentally spilled, quickly wipe if off with wiping paper, etc.

In addition, do not close the maintenance cover until you confirm that the wiped part

is completely dry.

CAUTION

●Test of solenoid valve/pump 6-36

MV1

MV2

MV4

MV6

MV7

Com=1

MV3

MV5

MV8

MV9

Pump1

MV23

MV25

MV28

MV29

Pump2

Open

Oper-

ated

Stop

Visco-

meter

Open

Oper-

ated

Stop

Open

Oper-

ated

Stop

Solenoid v/p test [Stop ]

Ink pressure 1

Ink pressure 2 (MPa; standard value : )

6.13 Testing operation of solenoid valve and pump

● The operation confirmation of solenoid valve and pump is performed.

① Supply valve (MV1) ② Replenishment valve (MV2) ③ Recovery valve (MV3)

④ Agitation valve (MV4) ⑤ Circulation valve (MV5) ⑥ Pressure relief valve (MV6)

⑦ Makeup valve (MV7) ⑧ Cleaning valve (MV8)

⑨ Shutoff valve (MV9)

⑩ Pump ⑪ Viscosity meter (MV10) ⑫ Recovery valve 2 (MV23)

⑬ Circulation valve 2 (MV25) ⑭ Cleaning valve 2 (MV28) ⑮ Shutoff valve 2 (MV29)

●If circulating system can not be operated due to no ink ejection, ink overflow from the gutter and such,

there are possibilities of solenoid valve or pump failure. Please perform operation test under service

personnel's guidance.

●In an operation state, only an operating state is displayed.

Different operations by state

Ink stop state

Except for Ink stop state

The operation confirmation of solenoid

valve and pump is performed (Operates

each valves individually).

Displays operating state only.

Operating test such as open/close valve cannot

be performed.

At the maintenance menu, press Solenoid valve / pump test .

The solenoid valve / pump test screen is displayed.

Press operation button.

The operating state of the solenoid valve and the pump is displayed.

(Confirm the operation by an operating sound.)

Open : The solenoid valve is opened.

Close : The solenoid valve is closed.

Operated : The pump is operated.

Stop : The pump is stopped.

6-37 ●On-Screen reminder for maintenance parts replacement

Periodic replacement parts mgmt.

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Alarm time

Operation time

[Stop ]

(2-page)

Makeup Ink

Periodic replacement parts mgmt.

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[Stop ]

Makeup Ink

Alarm display

Enable

Disable

Ink filter

Recovery filter 1

Recovery filter 2

Circulation filter

Makeup filter 1

Makeup filter 2

Air filter

MGV filter 1

MGV filter 2

R air filter

Circulation unit

Heating unit

Operation timeAlarm time

6.14 On-Screen reminder for maintenance parts replacement

● When the maintenance parts replacement period arrives, a message that informs the operator can be displayed.

(Objective maintenance parts)

"Ink filter, Recovery filter 1, Recovery filter 2, Air filter, Controlling air filter L, Controlling air filter R".

● The maintenance parts operating time is incremented by 1 each hour in the ink ejection state.

● When the maintenance parts operating time exceeds the alarm time, the message "Parts life Expired" is

displayed.

Press Periodic replacement parts mgmt. in the maintenance menu.

The Periodic replacement parts mgmt. screen is displayed.

"Disable" is selected

as the initial value.

When"Enable"is selected,

when the operating time

exceeded the alarm time,

the message "Parts Life

Expired" is displayed.

●On-Screen reminder for maintenance parts replacement 6-38

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Supply pump

Makeup pump

Circulation pump

Recovery pump1

Recovery pump2

Controlling air filter L

Controlling air filter R

Alarm time Operation time

[Stop ]

(3-page)

Makeup Ink

Set "Alarm display" to "Enable".

Press Back .

6-39 ●Long-term Shutdown

6.15 Long-term Shutdown

● A special work is required to perform the Long-term Shutdown procedure. It is

　recommended to contact your local distributor and ask for the work. Should you

desire to conduct the work by yourself, the cautions must be fully understood

　beforehand. It is recommended to contact the local distributor and ask for an advice

even you desire to conduct it by yourself, too.

● Even the Long-term shutdown is conducted, ink fixing may occur in the circulation

system depending on the ink or the storage temperature or the storage period.

　It is strongly recommended to contact your local distributor and ask for the work

when you conduct "Startup process after long-term shutdown", especially in case the

storage temperature is high (30 degrees Celsius or more) or the storage period

exceeds 6 months.

● To secure safety, make sure to follow the procedures explained in "6.15.2 Startup

process after long-term shutdown”.

● When the IJ Printer was left for a period of time without conducting Long-term

shutdown, make sure to follow the procedures explained in "6.15.2 Startup process

after long-term shutdown”.

● In "6.15.2 Startup process after long-term shutdown”, should the circulation system

be operated continuously when the printer does not operate normally, the pressure in

the recovery line would be increased and it is going to be dangerous. There is a

possibility that the ink is ejected from the nozzle strongly or the ink is reversely

ejected from the gutter strongly. In such cases, stop the printer operation

immediately and contact the local distributor.

CAUTION

●Long-term Shutdown 6-40

6.15.1 Process prior to long-term shutdown

(1) Overview

● This operation is the storage work performed when the IJ printer is shut down for exceeding the period

indicated in Table 1.

● The storage procedure for long-term shutdown is completed by draining the ink from the ink circulation

system and cleaning it with the makeup.

Table 1 Storage temperature and its period

Storage temperature

Shutdown Period Guideline *1

0 to 35 ℃

3 weeks

35 to 40 ℃

2 weeks

40 to 45 ℃

1 week

*1: Maximum period when the printer can be continuously shutdown without being operated.

● The figures in the table are for MEK-based ink.

● Handling of ink other than the above requires special handling in accordance with the handling

guidance of each ink.

● Please note the ink may harden within a week when it is stored in 45 C or higher.

1. Store the printer at a temperature as low as possible.

This operation is not necessary in case that the printer can be operated at least

once during the period indicated in Table 1. Follow Instruction manual "1.5 Cautions

on operating time when printer is in service" and Handling guidance of each ink as

to the operating time.

2. Even the process prior to long-term shutdown is conducted, ink fixing may occur in

the circulation system depending on the ink or the storage temperature or the

storage period.

3. If the printer was shutdown for a period mentioned above without conducting the

long-term shutdown, check the printer status in "6.15.2 Startup process after

long-term shutdown, Operation check". If the problem exists, contact your local

distributor.

CAUTION

(2) Operating procedure

● Wear protective gear (goggles and mask).

● If the ink or makeup gets in your eyes or mouth, immediately rinse with warm water

and consult a doctor.

● Perform work after confirming that there is no one in the ink ejection direction.

(Perform this work by inserting the print head tip into a beaker, etc.)

WARNING

6-41 ●Long-term Shutdown

Drain the Ink.

Circulation control

Select option; press [Start/Cont.] Proc. status:

[Stop ]

Eject ink

(Goes to Standby)

Cleaning stop No-cleaning stop

Nozzle 1 backwash

Ink replacement

Ink filter

replacement

Ink circulation

Makeup refill

Makeup Ink

Gutter cleaningNozzle 2 backwash

Process prior to

long-term shutdown

Process after

long-term shutdown

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Process : Process prior to

long-term shutdown

Always pay attention to the following before operation.

Depending on the ink types, storage temperature or storage

term the clogging formed by residual ink the circula-

tion system may occur even if this process is performed.

For the storing method, it is recommended contact your

local distributor.

Operation guide

Proc. status:

Circulation control [Stop ]

A InkDra.

Systemclean

InkDrainage

Systemclean

InkDrainage

Open the "Circulation control" screen, and press the

Process prior to long-term shutdown key and the Start/Continue key.

Start/Continue

Perform procedures -(a) to -(e) of (2) operation in “6.3 Replacing the ink”.

● Conduct until ink drainage.

● Perform operation in accordance with the operation guide on the screen and drain the ink.

The following guidance appears. Confirm the message and Press

Start/Continue key.

●Long-term Shutdown 6-42

Process : Process prior to

long-term shutdown

Insert the nozzle of the cleaning bottle in the Supply Port and inject

approximately 100ml of makeup in the ink reservoir.

When ready, press <Start/Continue> button.

Operation guide

Proc. status:

Circulation control [Service ]

A InkDra.

Systemclean

InkDrainage

Systemclean

InkDrainage

(a) Insert the nozzle of the cleaning bottle in the supply port and Inject approximately

150ml of makeup int the ink reservoir..

If ink is accidentally spilt, wipe it up

promptly with wiping paper or

equivalent.

In addition, do not close the

maintenance cover until you are

sure that the wiped area is

completely dried.

CAUTION

(b) Press Start/Continue .

● Cleaning in the circulation system starts.

Cleaning bottle

Supply port

Clean the circulation system.

● Perform operation in accordance with the operation guide on the screen.

Release the ink-side Lock Pin and remove the empty ink cartridge bottle.

Wipe the pipe surface of the ink reservoir up using wiping paper dampened

with makeup.

Be careful not to damage the pipe.

Pipe

Start/Continue

6-43 ●Long-term Shutdown

Mount the nozzle rubber seal.

● Mount the "nozzle rubber seal" between the charge electrode and the orifice plate.

1. Before installing the nozzle rubber seal, be sure to thoroughly clean it with the

makeup.

2. When installing the nozzle rubber seal, be careful not to deform the charge

electrode.

CAUTION

The "Process prior to long-term shutdown" is now completed.

The circulation system is now charged with the makeup.

When starting up the printer after a long-term shutdown, be sure to perform the "6.15.2 Startup

process after long-term shutdown."

Mount the supply port cap on the ink supply port.

supply port cap

Repeat steps and one more time.

(Perform the ink drainage four times; circulation system cleaning four times)

4 6

Insert the nozzle of the cleaning bottle in the Supply Port and inject approxi-

mately 100ml of makeup in the ink reservoir.

●Long-term Shutdown 6-44

6.15.2 Startup process after long-term shutdown

[Overview]

● This operation is the work for draining the makeup which cleaned the ink circulation system at "Process prior

to long-term shutdown" and the work for refilling it with the ink.

● To completely drain the makeup from the circulation system, you should charge the circulation system with

the ink, drain the ink, and refill the ink into the system.

● To secure safety, conduct " Operation check" before "Startup after long-term shutdown".

Make sure to conduct " Operation check" before "Startup after long-term shutdown".

If the printer does not operate normally after operation check, a special work is

required for restoration. Contact your local distributor. Should the circulation system

be operated continuously before normal operation is confirmed, the pressure in the

recovery line would be increased and it is going to be dangerous. There is a possibility

that the ink is ejected from the nozzle strongly or the ink is reversely ejected from the

gutter strongly. In such case, stop the operation immediately and contact the local dis-

CAUTION

Procedure of the operation check

● Wear protective gear (goggles and mask).

● If the ink or makeup gets in your eyes or mouth, immediately rinse with warm water

and consult a doctor.

● Perform work after confirming that there is no one in the ink ejection direction.

(Perform this work by inserting the print head tip into a beaker, etc.)

WARNING

(a) Remove the nozzle rubber seal.

(b) Press "Solenoid valve/pump test" on Circulation maintenance screen to confirm

that each valve of MV1 to MV9, MV23, MV25, MV28 and MV29 operates normally.

Refer to Technical manual "6.13 Test of solenoid valve/pump" for detail.

(It is operating normally if the solenoid valve gives out the operation sound.)

The solenoid valve maybe firmly fixed if the operational sound is not heard.

For restoration, a special work is required. Contact your local distributor.

CAUTION

and then the Start/Continue key.

● Check if the ink stream is going into the gutter and it’s in the center of the gutter.

● Check whether the gutter absorbs the liquid.

If the ink is not being ejected, press Ink stream 1 alignment key again. An ink fixing may

be caused if the ink is not ejected after Ink stream 1 alignment is conducted two times.

An ink fixing may be caused if the suction of the liquid is not confirmed.

A special work is required for restoration. Contact your local distributor.

If the "Ink steam bending" occurs, refer to Technical manual "6.4 How to correct ink

stream bending and nozzle clogging" for restoration. If the ink stream bending is not

corrected, a special work is required. Contact your local distributor.

CAUTION

6-45 ●Long-term Shutdown

Circulation control

Select option; press [Start/Cont.] Proc. status:

[Stop ]

Eject ink

(Goes to Standby)

Cleaning stop No-cleaning stop

Nozzle 1 backwash

Ink replacement

Ink filter

replacement

Ink circulation

Makeup refill

Makeup Ink

Gutter cleaningNozzle 2 backwash

Process prior to

long-term shutdown

Process after

long-term shutdown

(a) Open the "Circulation control" screen, and press the

Process after long-term shutdown key then the Start/Continue key.

Start/Continue

(b) Follow the on-screen instructions for the operation.

● Repeat the same procedure twice as explained in "6.3 Replacing the ink".

Put the end of print head into the beaker then press Ink refill key and Start/Continue

key. The ink will be ejected in a few minutes.

If the ink does not eject after pressing Ink refill key and Start/Continue key or "Ink

pressure low" or "No ink drop charge" is displayed, a special work is required for

restoration. Contact the local distributor near you.

Ink may be hardened in the viscometer when the message of “Viscosity Reading Out

of Range” is displayed on the screen. A special work is required for restoration.

Contact the local distributor near you.

CAUTION

Operating procedure- "Process after long-term shutdown"

(d) Remove the supply port cap on the ink supply port.

supply port cap

●Long-term Shutdown 6-46

Open the "Operation management" screen. Arbitrarily rotate the handle of

Pressure-reducing valve clockwise/counterclockwise and check if the

pressure changes. After confirming the change, adjust the valve and set the

Ink pressure to standard setting with a tolerance of 0.002.

A special work is required when the Ink pressure does not change by rotating the

handle of Pressure-reducing valve. Contact your local distributor.

CAUTION

The "Startup process after Long-term shutdown" is now completed.

Ink operating time

Ink alarm time

Cumulative op. time

Print count

Ink, makeup

Ink viscosity (standard value:100)

Ink pressure (Nozzle2) (MPa; standard value: )

(Nozzle1) (MPa)

Ambient temperature ( ; range: )

Deflection voltage (Nozzle2) (kV)

(Nozzle1) (kV)

Excitation V-ref. (Nozzle2) (0 19)

(Nozzle1) (0 19)

Excitation frequency (kHz)

(hours)

(hours; standard value: 1200)

(hours)

(prints)

Operation management [Ready ]

Makeup Ink

Ink Operating Time Ink Alarm Time

Standard Value 1200

Cumulative Op.Time

Ink/Makeup

Ink Viscosity

Standard Value 100

Ink Pressure Standard Value 0.255

Deflection Voltage Excitation V-ref Range 0-19

Excitation Frequency

Ambient Temperature

Correct Range 0-45

Print Count

Calibrate touch

screen coordinates

(a) New HMI (b) Previous HMI

7-1 ●Maintenance service

7. MAINTENANCE SERVICE

● For the IJ printer to operate smoothly, the following maintenance work is necessary.

No. Consumable Replacement guideline Replacement procedure description

1 Ink filter 2,400h "6.7 Replacing the ink filter"

2 Recovery filter 1 1,200h "6.8.1 Replacing the recovery filter 1 "

3 Recovery filter 2 1,200h "6.8.2 Replacing the recovery filter 2 "

4 Air filter 2,400h "7.(4) Replacing the circulating air filter"

Controlling

Air filter R

4,800h (L)

2,400h (R)

"7.(5) Replacing the controlling air filter"

● In the case of standard operation (8 hrs/day, 25 days/month operation), 2400 hours corresponds to

1 year.

● The minimum retention period of IJ printer repair parts, including consumables, is 7 years after

discontinuation of manufacture.

● When ordering consumables, please specify the following order name and part code No.

No. Consumable Order name Part code No. Remarks

1 Ink filter Filter capsule parts 451867

2 Recovery filter 1 Mini filter 451857 2 pcs/pack

3 Recovery filter 2 Nozzle flat filter 75 451037

4 Air filter Air filter AF3 parts 451963 2 pcs/pack

Controlling

Air filter R

Air filter AF4 parts - 2 pcs/pack

(2) Other maintenance

a. About once a week, check whether or not the pump makes an abnormal sound (metal sound, etc.).

b. Before performing print state check at the start of operation, check whether or not the pressure is

suitable.

(See par. “6.9 Adjusting the pressure” for a description of the check procedure.)

c. For a description of ink drops and excitation voltage checks, see pars. “6.10 Excitation V adjust-

ment” and “6.11 Ink drops state check method”.

(3) About periodic replacement parts

a. To use the IJ printer stably, clock battery, circulation system parts (pump, solenoid valve, etc) and

heating unit must be periodically replaced. Please consult your nearest local distributor.

Use Hitachi approved consumables and periodic replacement parts.

Using products that are not designated by Hitachi could cause s failure in certain

functions.

CAUTION

(1) Replacement of consumables

Replace the following filters according to the “Replacement guideline”.

●Maintenance service 7-2

Trun off the power.

Loosen the knobs (thumb screws) and remove the intake fan cover.

Remove the old filter and set the new filter.

(Please set the new filter with red-mark being invisible.)

Intake fan cover

Knob (thumb Screw)

Set the intake fan cover. (Turn the knobs until the intake fan cover comes into

contact with the printer.)

Printer

Turn the knob (Thumb screws) until comes into contact.

(4) Replacing the circulating air filter

Red-mark inside

Air filter

7-3 ●Maintenance service

Parts usage time mgmt.

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[Stop ]

Makeup Ink

Alarm display

Enable

Disable

Ink filter

Recovery filter 1

Recovery filter 2

Circulation filter

Makeup filter 1

Makeup filter 2

Air filter

MGV filter 1

MGV filter 2

R air filter

Circulation unit

Heating unit

Operation timeAlarm time

Open the Part usage time mgmt. screen (menu 2 of the Circulation control

screen) and set the time of the air filter to “0”.

7-4 ●Maintenance service

Red-mark inside

Air filter

Knob (thumb Screw)

Intake fan cover

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Supply pump

Makeup pump

Circulation pump

Recovery pump1

Recovery pump2

Controlling air filter L

Controlling air filter R

Alarm time

Operation time

[Stop ]

Makeup Ink

Trun off the power.

Loosen the knobs (thumb screws) and remove the intake fan cover.

Remove the old filter and set the new filter.

(Please set the new filter with red-mark being invisible.)

Set the intake fan cover. (Turn the knobs until the intake fan cover comes into

contact with the printer.)

Printer

Turn the knob (Thumb screws) until comes into contact.

(5) Replacing the controlling air filter

Open the Part usage time mgmt. screen (menu 3 of the Circulation control

screen) and set the time of the Controlling air filter R to “0”.

●Maintenance service 7-5

About maintenance service

If trouble or damage occurs within 1 year after delivery or accumulated operating time of 2400 hours, whichever

is sooner, repairs will be made free of charge. However, the following cases are outside the warranty even within

the free warranty period:

(1) When trouble was due to handling outside the instruction manual

(2) When materials and parts other than ours, including the ink, were used and damage was caused by them

(3) When repair was performed by other than us or our designated representative and damage was caused by

this

(4) When trouble was due to external causes (abnormal print material, etc.) other than this equipment or by

moving or transportation of the equipment after delivery

(5) When operated in a usage environment outside the specifications of par. “12. Specifications” of the instruc-

tion manual.

(6) When damaged by fire, water, or other natural disaster

Loss of production due to down time and physical loss due to trouble or error of delivered equipment

(loss of print material, related facility, etc.) is outside the warranty. If trouble occurs, an engineer shall

be dispatched as quickly as possible and maximum efforts will be made so that the down time is as

short as possible.

If there is no danger of being misread, excessive or insufficient dot configuration shall be considered

allowable.

The IJ printer has an alarm function to prevent major printing faults before they happen, but this

function does not inspect the quality of the printed characters.

Consideration shall be given so that the printed character state is visible at some process.

Parts retention period

The retention period of the performance parts for repair of this equipment is 7 years after discontinuation of

manufacture.

“Performance parts for repair” are parts necessary to maintain the functions of the product.

Customer memo:

Please fill in for later use.

Useful when communicating with the service in charge.

Your Hitachi sales representative:

Your Hitachi distributor:

Date of purchase: year month day

Tel:

Person in charge:

Tel:

Person in charge:

●Outside Dimensions 8-1

Fig.8-1 Model UX-D860 IJ printer outside dimensions

255

134

230

400

529

747

220

250

290.2 395

39 39

300 300

300750

300

340

(400)

(395)

71 201

Location of feet

(Front)

(With topcover open)

Cabinet

mounting screws

(M4-2Places)

USB

cover

RFID

reader

Top

cover

State indicator light

attacting portion

External interface inlets

Maintenance area

State indicator

light

Touch screen

(Maintenance area)

Operating status

indicator lamps

Knob

Maintenance

cover

(With maintenance

cover open)

Print head

cable (4m)

Print head

Power switch

Power inlet

(φ7 10)

Power cable

(AC100V only)

Purging air

inlet (Rc1/8)

Exhaust dact

(φ50)

201

8. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

8.1 Outside Dimensions

8-2 ●Outside Dimensions

Fig.8-2 Model UX-D860 Print head outside dimensions

[Direction of cable connection: Two-way]

Cable

262.5

2-M3-6deep

39.3

37.8

2-M3-10deep

26.4

2-M3-5deep

Print head cover retaining thumb screw ( 10)

263.5

76 105

6-M4-5deep

2-M3-6deep

2-M3-5deep

2-M3-4deep 2-M3-4deep

56.5

56.2

44.7

45 2

●Electrical Connection Diagram 8-3

Fig.8-3 Model UX-D860 Electrical connection diagram

8.2 Electrical Connection Diagram

8-4 ●Circulation System Diagram

Fig.8-4 Model UX-D860 Circulation system diagram

8.3 Circulation System Diagram

●Tube connection 8-5

Fig.8-5 Model UX-D860 Tube connection

8.4 Tube Connection