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Dover Markem-Imaje SmartDate X60 User Manual

Dover Markem-Imaje SmartDate X60
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Dover Markem-Imaje SmartDate X60 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print TechnologyThermal Transfer
Print Area53 mm x 75 mm
Maximum Print Speed600 mm/s
Print Resolution300 dpi
Ribbon Width20 mm to 55 mm
Ribbon Length1100 m
ConnectivityUSB, Ethernet
Ink TypeThermal Transfer Ribbon
Power Supply90-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Summary

Product Description and Features

SmartDate X60 Model Options

Details the available SmartDate X60 printer types: Combined-Intermittent/Continuous and Continuous with shuttle.

Main Components and Key Features

Lists the main components of the SmartDate X60 and its key operational features.

SmartDate X60 Printer Types Explained

Explains the Intermittent and Continuous printer types, including their print areas and speeds.

User Interface and Operation

User Interface Panel Overview

Details the LCD touchscreen and four-button hotkey interface, including available options.

Keypad Functionality

Explains the four rubber push buttons below the screen used for starting, stopping, and job selection.

Home Screen Navigation

Explains the Home Screen as the main screen for starting operations, available as Ready or Producing Screen.

Printer Operation and Functionality

Starting and Stopping the Printer

Provides instructions on how to start the printer to 'Producing' mode and stop it to 'Ready' mode.

Supplies Monitoring

Describes the Supplies Screen, providing information on ribbon remaining, prints, and remaining time.

Printer Health Metrics

Explains health metrics like Uptime, Downtime, and Ribbon Change Time, and how they are calculated.

Print Adjustment Settings

Details settings for adjusting print darkness, offset, registration, rotation, and image parameters.

Cassette and Ribbon Handling

Provides instructions for removing the cassette, loading/replacing ribbons, and handling broken ribbons.

Printer Operating Principles

Explains the principles of printing, including Thermal Transfer Technology and the print process.

Operating Modes Explained

Details the different operating modes, including Non-Ribbon Save and Ribbon Save modes.

Printer Specific Print Options

Covers options specific to printer types: Intermittent, Continuous, and Shuttle Continuous modes.

High Speed and Interlace Modes

Explains High Speed Mode for throughput and Interlace Mode for ribbon saving with reduced contrast.

Ribbon Save Modes Explained

Details Radial, Digital, and Cost Saving Ribbon modes for efficient ribbon usage and cost reduction.

Job Selection and Management

Printer Configuration Settings

Machine Settings and Options

Covers machine-specific settings like type, carriage position, print modes, and security levels.

Print Features Configuration

Covers print features like Print Mode, Substrate Speed, Print Speed, and Ribbon Save Mode settings.

Print Initiation Settings

Explains settings for starting printing, including Print Trigger, Debounce Time, Pack Length, and Spacing.

Print Quality Adjustment

Details settings to control printed image quality, including Print Darkness, Contrast, and Head timing.

Encoder Configuration

Covers encoder settings for continuous printers, including type, resolution, and speed warnings.

Print Position Fine-Tuning

Details settings for adjusting print position, including Registration, Offset, Rotation, and print width.

Ribbon Setup and Monitoring

Covers ribbon settings like grade, color, width, and monitoring features like break and low ribbon detection.

Service and System Maintenance

Details service options such as setup wizards, installation, factory restore, and firmware upgrades.

Printer Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Printer Diagnostics Overview

Details how to view printer status information, including serial numbers, sensor states, and orientation.

Manual Control Functions

Explains how to test various printer functions manually, including ribbon and printhead controls.

Printer Maintenance Procedures

Regular and Monthly Maintenance Checks

Outlines recommended quick/regular checks (printhead, ribbon tracking) and monthly checks (rollers, belts).

Printhead Care and Longevity

Details printhead care, emphasizing regular cleaning, minimal air pressure, and minimum darkness settings.

Printhead Replacement Procedures

Provides step-by-step instructions for removing damaged printheads (Combined and Shuttle types).

Setting Correct Printhead Resistance

Explains how to set the correct printhead resistance, especially for non-Markem-Imaje printheads.

Replacing Key Rollers and Components

Details procedures for replacing the Peel Roller, Ribbon Guide Rollers, and Ribbon Movement Roller.

External Links and Connectivity

Encoder Setup and Functionality

Explains the necessity of encoders for continuous printers, mounting, and recommended Quadrature encoder setup.

Technical Specifications

SmartDate X60 Machine Specifications

Provides detailed specifications for the SmartDate X60, including print area, speed, resolution, and power.

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