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SmartDate X40 BFSE Version 1.0 Feb 2011

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Printhead Module

Remove the Printhead and Covers Remove the Air Pipe Cover Plate

Note the color coding

Remove the Air Pipes from the

connectors

Remove the retaining screws from

the Printhead Module

Remove the Printhead Module

Main Page

Default Chapter6
- Table of Contents6
Safety11
Introduction12
- General Guidelines12
- Machine Safety13
- Applicable Safety Regulations13
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)14
- MET Approval14
- Electrical Safety15
- Static Electricity Protection16
- Electrical Safety Test16
Foreseen Use/Misuse17
Printer Description/Theory of Operation19
Printer Description20
- Continuous20
- Intermittent20
- Printer Options21
Theory of Operation22
- The Printing Cycle23
- The Printhead24
- Label Design26
Pre-Installation29
Installation Policy30
- Pre-Installation Form30
Application Qualification31
- Smartdate Application Specifier31
Substrate Types33
Thermal Transfer Ribbon (TTR)33
Speed Profiles37
- Example Applications46
Components50
- Brackets50
- Rollers, Mounts and Accessories51
- Upgrading an Existing Smartdate 2/3 Installation54
- Encoder57
- Photo Sensor58
Installation61
Bracket Assembly62
- Standard Modular Brackets62
- Window Bracket63
- Optional Diverter Roller Kits66
- Optional Registration Unit67
- Typical Bracket Mounting Arrangements71
- L' Shape Bracket76
Controller Installation92
- Rear Panel Connectors and Pin Outs94
Daily Password96
Communication Settings97
Application Settings102
Colos Software104
- Using Smartdate 2/3 Composer Images with Smartdate X40104
- Using the Colos Conversion Tool - Images Only107
- Using the Colos Conversion Tool - Database and Images109
- Batch Converting Images to Smartdate X40112
- Colos Calendar Builder114
- Creating and Using a Calendar File114
Job Queuing118
Ribbon Saving Modes124
- Interlace Printing124
- Radial Ribbon Save125
- Negative Ribbon Advance126
Print Trigger Modes127
Troubleshooting Guide131
Faults and Warnings133
- Faults133
- Warnings138
- Restore to Factory Defaults143
Application Troubleshooting144
- Maximizing Print Quality144
- How to Achieve a Good Print149
- Problems with the Print Go Signal152
- Printhead Module155
Diagnostic Information160
Troubleshooting Checklist163
- Not Printing163
- Poor Print Quality166
- Blank Display168
- Not Going in to Producing169
- Job Not Updating170
- Printing Incorrect Job171
- Cannot Establish a Connection Via Ethernet172
- Encoder Failure175
- Missed Prints (Warning 2101 and Fault 1207)176
- Out of Memory179
- Printhead over Temperature (Fault 1502)180
- Corrupted Image181
- Unable to Upgrade Firmware182
- Clock Losing or Gaining Time183
- No Printer Connected (Fault 1000)184
- Software Assertion (Fault 1006)185
- Not Calibrating186
- Calibration Failed Initial Tension (Fault 1104)187
- Calibration Failed Ribbon Sensor Failed (Fault 1105)188
- Calibration Diameter out of Range (Fault 1106)189
- Calibration Failed Initial Tension (Fault 1107)190
Event Log191
- Uploading the Event Log Via USB191
- Uploading the Event Log Via Colos Control192
- Interpreting the Event Log193
Fault Escalation195
- Escalation Procedure195
After Sales199
Preventative Maintenance200
Care of the Printhead202
After Sales Policy/Warranty203
- After Sales Policy203
- Warranty Policy205
Printhead Warranty Conditions206
After Sales Repair Service Options206
Repair/Replacement Procedures208
- Printhead (Intermittent)208
- Printhead (Continuous)209
- Peel Roller212
- Peel Roller Assembly213
- Printhead Module214
- Rear Cover215
- Printer PCB216
- Printhead Solenoid Valves217
- Ribbon Controller218
- Microswitch219
- Ribbon Movement Sensor220
- Motor221
- Linear Slide222
- Drive Belt (Intermittent)223
- Brake Plate225
- Ribbon Supply and Rewind Rollers226
- Rollers227
- Controller PCB228
- Anvil Pad229
Printer Rehanding230
- Changing the Printer Handing (Intermittent)230
- Changing the Printer Handing (Continuous)233
Cassette Rehanding236
Colos Tools237
- Running the Software238
- Editing Shift Codes240
- Editing Custom Codes241
- Backup/Restore242
- Firmware Upgrade243
- Recovery from Upgrade Failure247
Printhead Log248
Appendices251
?? Appendix A252
- General Information252
- Appendix A252
?? Appendix B262
- Appendix B262
- Controller Default Settings262
?? Appendix C275
- Appendix C275
- Menu Layout Structure CUI Controller (Firmware V19.4.11)275
?? Appendix D279
- Appendix D279
- Menu Layout Structure MUI (Firmware V19.4.11)279
?? Appendix E283
- Appendix E283
- Smartdate X40 Firmware Compatibility283

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