Hitachi PXR-D

Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Hitachi IJ Printer Model PXR-D.
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 PXR-D.
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.
Model PXR-D
HITACHI Printer
IF you changed the language of screen by mistake,
see the chapter 5.5 "Selecting Languages".
PXR
INK JET PRINTER
INK JET PRINTER FOR INDUSTRIAL MARKING

Hitachi PXR-D Specifications

General

Brand	Hitachi
Model	PXR-D
Category	Printer
Language	English

Summary

Safety Precautions

1. Overview

1.2 Usage Precautions

Provides essential guidelines for the safe and effective operation of the printer.

1.4 Installing Precautions

Outlines crucial safety and environmental considerations for printer installation.

1.2 Usage Precautions

1.2.1 Notes on ink and makeup ink

1.4 Installing Precautions

1.5 Connection of signals

1.5.3 Connection of various signal

1.5.3 Connection of various signal

1.5.3-2 Fault signal output

1.5.3-3 Warning signal output

2. Basic Operating Procedures

2.1 Startup

Guides the user through the initial steps to power on and prepare the printer for operation.

2.1.1 Starting an operation

Details the procedure for initiating the printer's startup sequence and checking the initial screen.

2.1.2 If a fault occurs at the beginning of an operation

Provides troubleshooting steps for faults encountered during the initial startup phase.

2.2 Shutdown

Outlines the correct procedure for shutting down the printer to prevent issues.

3. Editing Print Data and Printing

3.1 Setting Print Lines

3.2 Setting Print Format

3.3 Printing Characters

3.4 Setting Character Height and Character Orientation

3.5 Setting Repeat Printing

4. Setting the Operating Environment

4.1 Managing the Operations

Covers managing printer settings like operating time, ink levels, and print counts.

4.2 Setting the User Environment

Details how to configure user-specific settings for printing modes and signals.

4.3 Setting the Date and Time

4.4 Setting the Password

Explains how to set a password to restrict access to certain functions.

4.5 Controlling the Executable Functions

Describes how to disable or restrict access to specific printer functions via password.

5. Auxiliary Function

5.1 Managing Created Print Data

5.1.2 Deleting stored data

5.2 Creating a User Pattern

Covers creating and saving custom dot patterns for characters.

5.2.1 Saving a user pattern

Details the process of creating and saving user-defined patterns.

5.2.2 Recalling a user pattern

5.3 Copying User Data on a Memory Card

Guides on backing up and restoring printer data to/from a memory card.

5.4 Calibrating the Touch Screen Coordinates

5.7 Editingregistering data that is different from that being printed

6. Communication

6.2 Setting Communication Environment

Guides on configuring communication parameters like baud rate and data format.

6.2.2 Transmission Specifications

6.3 Standard Communication Functions

Explains various communication functions like printings transmission and data recall.

6.3.1 Printings Transmission

6.3.2 Print Data RecallTransmission

Details how to recall and transmit saved print data using message numbers.

6.3.3 Print Condition Transmission

Explains how to transmit print specifications and format settings to the printer.

6.4.3 Print Data Recall Transmission

6.4.4 Print Condition Transmission

6.7 Warning Messages

Lists and explains warning messages and their remedies.

6.8 Precautions

Provides important notes and precautions related to product speed matching and print condition transmission.

7. Circulation System Operating and Adjustment Procedures

7.1 Using the Circulation Control Screen

Guides the user on navigating and operating the circulation control screen.

7.2 Details of Circulation Control

7.3 Ink Replenishment

Details the procedure for refilling the ink reservoir and main ink tank.

7.4 Makeup ink Replenishment

Explains the steps for refilling the makeup ink reservoir.

7.5 Ink Replacement

Guides on how to replace the ink and associated filters.

7.6 Correcting a Bent Ink Stream and Clogged Nozzle

Provides procedures for fixing bent ink streams and clogged nozzles.

7.6.1 Nozzle backwash

Details the nozzle backwash procedure for cleaning.

7.6.2 Disassembling and cleaning the orifice plate

Explains how to disassemble and clean the printer's orifice plate.

7.7 Adjusting the Ink Stream Position

Guides on adjusting the ink stream position for optimal printing.

7.8 Cleaning the Gutter

7.9 Ink Filter Replacement

Explains how to replace the ink filter.

7.10 Recovery Filter Replacement

Guides on replacing the recovery filter.

7.11 Circulation Filter Replacement

Details the procedure for replacing the circulation filter.

7.12 Pressure Adjustment

Explains how to adjust ink pressure for optimal operation.

7.13 Excitation Setting Adjustment

Guides on adjusting excitation settings for optimal ink drop generation.

7.14 Ink Drop Generation Status Checkout Procedure

Explains how to check and verify ink drop generation status.

7.15 Long-term Shutdown

7.15.1 Process to be performed prior to long-term shutdown

7.15.2 Startup process to be performed after long-term shutdown

7.16 Draining the Ink from the Main Ink Tank

8. If a Warning ConditionFault Occurs

8.1 Indications Given When a Warning ConditionFault Occurs

Explains how warning and fault conditions are indicated on the printer's display and lamps.

8.2 On-screen Message Descriptions

Lists and explains various on-screen messages for faults and warnings.

8.2.1 Fault messages

Details specific fault messages that indicate ink stoppage and their remedies.

8.2.2 Warning messages

Lists and explains warning messages related to ink levels, temperature, and communication.

8.3 Confirming the Warning Condition and Fault Occurrences

8.4 Remedial Action to Be Taken in the Event of a Printing Failure

Provides solutions for common printing failures like chipped print and disordered characters.

10. Emergency Procedures

In the event of a power failure

Steps to take during and after a power failure or other emergencies.

12. Maintenance

12.1 Consumables replacement

Outlines the periodic replacement schedule for filters and other consumables.

12.1 Air filter replacement procedure

12.3 Parts to be replaced periodically