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X1 User Manual
Thermal Inkjet Technology
Version 1.7, June 29, 2022
Copyright 2022 ANSER Coding Inc. The information contained herein is subject to
change without notice. Reproduction, adaptation or translation without prior
written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws.
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

Summary

X1 User Interface

Getting Started with X1 User Interface

Introduces initial setup, homepage, message editor, and device settings for the X1 controller.

X1 Wizard Setup

Guides users through initial setup, including administrator account creation and system language selection.

Create a Production Line

Details how to create a production line and configure its initial settings like name and speed.

Assign a Print Station

Explains how to assign print stations, including single, stitch, and parallel modes.

Print Station Settings

Configures settings for photocell sensor, print direction, and station delay for a print station.

Getting to Know the Homepage

Provides an overview of the X1 system homepage and its status indicators.

Getting to Know the Message Editor

Details the X1 message editor interface and its tools for creating and editing messages.

Adding Message Objects

Explains how to add various objects like Text, Date/Time, Counter, and Barcode to messages.

Add Object: Text

Guides on adding and formatting text objects within messages, including styles and properties.

Adjust Size and Position

Covers adjusting text size, message height, and object positioning within the message editor.

Add Object: Date;Time

Details how to add Date/Time objects, select templates, and set format preferences.

Add a Time Template

Explains how to create custom time templates within the Template Management section.

Add Object: Barcode

Guides on adding barcode objects, selecting types, and configuring content and settings.

Add Object: Variables

Explains how to add variables to messages, drawing data from internal tables or external sources.

Add Object: Counter, Image, Shape, and Shift

Covers adding Counter, Image, Shape, and Shift objects and their template settings.

Message Related Settings

Details settings related to messages, including name, printouts, repeat, line mode, delay, and direction.

Printing a Message

Guides users on how to select a message and production line to start printing.

Getting to Know the Device Configuration Page

Introduces the device configuration menu for settings related to production lines, printheads, and external devices.

Production Line Page

Details the Production Line & Print Station page for creating, editing, and managing production lines.

Print Station

Explains how to add and configure print stations, including single, stitch, and parallel modes.

Printhead Settings

Covers configuring printhead settings like cartridge type, resolution, and pre-purge options.

External Devices

Details options for connecting external devices such as Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, and RS-232.

Wi-Fi

Explains how to connect the X1 controller to a Wi-Fi hotspot using a USB dongle.

Ethernet

Covers Ethernet port connection settings for remote control and monitoring.

USB

Details USB port settings for devices like barcode scanners, using virtual COM ports.

RS-232

Explains settings for configuring the RS-232 port interface for serial device communication.

Scan Selector

Covers the Scan & Print and Scan & Select functionality for barcode scanning and message selection.

Scan & Print

Manages serial data using USB or RS-232 interfaces, splitting data into variables.

Scan & Select

Allows setting a message to print mode by scanning a barcode and defining rules.

Getting to Know the Settings Page

Guides users on accessing and navigating the System Settings page.

System Settings

Details system settings like language, display, brightness, and system time.

Template Management

Explains how to create and manage templates for various message objects like text, date/time, and variables.

File Management

Covers importing and exporting files such as messages, images, and fonts using USB.

User Management

Details user account management, including default accounts and creating additional user profiles.

About Printer

Provides information about software and hardware versions, and options for reset and backup.

X1 Printing Setup

Production Line Setup

Details the process of setting up a production line, including naming and speed configuration.

Print Station Setup

Explains how to add and configure print stations, including modes and sensor settings.

Printhead Settings

Covers printhead settings like cartridge type, resolution, repeat printing, and pre-purge options.

Stitching Alignment

Details how to perform vertical and horizontal alignment adjustments for stitch mode print stations.

Repeat Print Settings

Configures settings for repeating print content a finite number of times or continuously.

Pre-Purge Settings

Enables pre-purge settings to maintain nozzle moisture in hot and dry environments.

Quick Edit

Allows adjustments to printing settings while a print station is in operation.

X1 Operation

Usage of the Variable Object

Explains how to use variables in messages and their sources like internal tables or external files.

Format Preferences

Covers customizing input formats, especially for month names in date and time objects.

Export and Import Data

Details methods for exporting and importing data from the X1 system via USB.

Troubleshooting

Fault Messages and Warnings

Lists and describes common fault messages and warnings related to ink cartridges.

Status Definition

Defines the meaning of UI icons, status indicators, and warning lights on the controller.

Appendix

Printhead Maintenance

Provides guidelines for printhead maintenance before powering up and shutting down the system.

Controller Firmware Upgrade

Details the process of upgrading the X1 controller software using a USB drive.

Anser X1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print TechnologyThermal Inkjet
Power Supply100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
TechnologyInkjet
Maximum Print Height12.7 mm
ConnectivityUSB, WiFi
Supported Media TypesPorous, Non-Porous
Memory512 MB
Operating Temperature5 to 40°C
Storage Temperature-40 to 60°C
Humidity20 to 80% RH

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