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AGFA Printer User Manual

AGFA Printer
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:ANAPURNA L/XL
OPERATOR MANUAL
Version 1.0
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AGFA Printer Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAGFA
ModelPrinter
CategoryPrinter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Instructions

Printer Overview and Features

System Dimensions

Specifications including width, height, depth, and weight for Anapurna XL and L models.

Front View Components

Identification of parts and their locations on the front of the printer.

Rear View Components

Identification of parts and their locations on the rear of the printer.

Cover Safety Sensor

Explanation of the safety sensor on the front and rear covers and its function.

Head Carriage and Signal Tower

Detailed view of the head carriage and the meaning of signal tower lights.

Head Technology

Ink System

Ink Types and Properties

Details on the UV curable ink, its properties, and usage.

Color Gamut and Ink Calculations

Information on the ink's color gamut and calculated color volumes.

Ink Packaging and Contents

Details on how the ink is packaged and the list of ink types available.

Ink Circuit Operation

Main and Sub Ink Tanks

Details on main ink tanks, auto supply, and sub ink tank functionality.

Two-Way Ink Valves and Head Supply

Operation of ink valves and negative pressure for printing heads.

Head Base Temperature Control

Monitoring and control of the head base plate temperature during operation.

Ink Refill System and Waste Tank

Troubleshooting ink refill issues and managing the waste ink tank.

UV Curing System

UV Curing System Overview

General information about the UV curing system, including sources and power.

Curing Setup and Sequences

Configuration of UV curing settings and operational sequences.

Uni- and Bi-directional Printing Curing

How UV curing is applied during uni- and bi-directional printing.

Printing Table Operation

Printing Table General Information

Details about the printing table, including conveyor belt and vacuum zones.

Belt Tension Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the tension of the conveyor belt.

Printing Table Maintenance

Maintenance tasks related to the printing table, including borderless printing.

Conveyor Belt Replacement

Information on replacing the conveyor belt, which is a spare part.

Printer Maintenance

General Maintenance Procedures

Daily end-of-day procedures, shuttle positioning, and waste box.

Daily Nozzle Check and Purge

Procedure for checking nozzle firing and performing a purge.

Troubleshooting Nozzle Failures

Steps to resolve nozzle failures through purging and pressure adjustments.

Weekly Maintenance Tasks

Routine weekly maintenance tasks and engine storage procedures.

Long Stand Still Procedure

Procedure for preparing the engine for extended periods of non-operation.

Startup After Long Stand Still

Steps to prepare the engine for printing after a long period of inactivity.

Media Setup and Handling

Roll Media Setup: Roll to Roll

Setting up the printer for roll media using the auto feed system.

Roll Media Take-up Control

Operation of the take-up system for roll media.

Roll Media Alignment

Procedure for aligning roll media before printing.

Roll Media Vacuum Settings

Vacuum settings specifically for roll media.

Rigid Media Setup

Setting up the printer for rigid media using support tables.

Rigid Media Alignment

Aligning rigid media using register pins and setting margins.

Rigid Media Vacuum Settings

Vacuum settings for rigid media, activating vacuum tables.

Media Roller Bars

Function and usage of front and rear media roller bars.

Head Base Height Control

Automatic Head Base Height Setup

Procedure for automatically setting the head base height using the control program.

Anapurna Control Program

Control Program Menu Overview

Overview of the main Anapurna Control Program window and its functions.

Setup Parameter Menu

Details on configuring engine parameters via the setup menu.

Bi-Directional Alignment

How to check and adjust bi-directional alignment for print quality.

Parameter Adjustments: Step, Speed, Feed

Adjusting step size, carriage speed, and feed speed for optimal printing.

UV Options, Gap Control, Factory Settings

Configuration of UV options, head gap, and restricted factory settings.

Test Menu Functions

Overview of various tests available in the Test Menu for diagnostics.

Printing Process

Image Preparation

Steps to prepare an image file using the Wasatch RIP for printing.

Anapurna Printer Preparation

Steps to prepare the printer before starting a print job.

Executing the Print Job

Procedure for loading and printing an image file using the control program.

Cancelling and Purging Prints

Procedures for cancelling a print and using the purge function during jobs.

Tips and Tricks

Printing on Heat Sensitive Media

Guidelines for printing on heat-sensitive media to avoid head strikes.

Rigid Media Corner Handling

Tips for ensuring rigid media corners stay flat using vacuum.

Image Size and Border Adjustment

How to adjust image borders in Wasatch RIP for borderless printing.

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