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ITW Foxjet Marksman Matrix - User Manual

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Marksman
MATRIX & ELITE
High Resolution Printing
for the Real World
2465-623
Revision F
User
Manual
1 Missouri Research Park Drive • St. Charles, MO 63304
Tel: 800-369-5384
Illinois Tool Works Inc © 2019

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ITW Foxjet Marksman Matrix Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandITW
ModelFoxjet Marksman Matrix
CategoryPrinter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Section 1: Safety and Ink Usage

Section 2: Installation

Step 1: Installing Bracketry

Instructions for assembling and mounting the bracketry that supports the system components.

Step 2: Mounting the Print System

Guidance on correctly positioning and attaching the print head to the bracketry.

Setting Up the Print Head

Procedures for adjusting the print head angle and ensuring proper alignment for printing.

Ship Caps

Instructions for handling and installing ship caps for print heads during setup and storage.

Step 3: Mounting the Photosensor and Encoder

Details on attaching the photosensor and encoder components for product detection and speed.

Step 4: Electrical Cable Connections

Diagrams and instructions for connecting the system's electrical cables to the controller and print system.

Step 5: Priming the Print Heads

Procedure for priming the print heads to ensure proper ink flow and channel recovery.

Appendix K: Standard Operating Procedures

FJSOP1 - Removal of FoxJet High Resolution Printheads

Procedure for safely removing a FoxJet High-Resolution inkjet printhead.

FJSOP2 - Daily Maintenance for AMS;APS Printheads

Routine daily maintenance procedures for AMS/APS printheads to ensure print quality.

FJSOP4 - Installation of FoxJet High Resolution AMS;APS Printheads

Procedure for installing a FoxJet AMS/APS high-resolution inkjet printhead.

Section 5: Getting Started

Login

Explains the process of logging into the system and the default user credentials.

Counts

Describes how to view and change the current count of printed items.

User Data

Details on how to modify user-specific data elements within loaded messages.

Info Window; Preview Window

Guides on accessing and interpreting system status information and previewing print jobs.

Configure: Print Test Pattern

Function to test and verify the printing performance of each print head channel.

Configure: Database Start

Setup for starting tasks by retrieving data from an external database.

Configure: Print Heads

Instructions for configuring individual print heads, including type, resolution, and orientation.

Configure: Production Line

Process for grouping settings and defining production lines for task management.

Configure: System

Settings for configuring system parameters, COM ports, and startup behavior.

Configure: Security

Procedures for managing user accounts, access rights, and security group options.

Reports

Explanation of how to access and interpret scan reports and print reports.

Delays

Allows temporary adjustments to print start position or photosensor delay.

Section 6: BoxWriter© Matrix & Elite Editor

Define: Boxes

Procedure for defining the physical dimensions and properties of boxes for printing.

Define: Box Usage

Setting restrictions on which boxes can be used for specific production lines.

Define: Editor Defaults

Customizing editor display units, resize handle size, and overlap warnings.

Define: Element Defaults

Setting default properties for various element types used in message creation.

Define: Custom Date;Time Formats

Creating custom formats for displaying date and time information in messages.

Define: Date;Time Codes

Configuring codes for months, hours, quarter hours, and days for date/time elements.

Define: Bitmap Settings

Configuring the external program used for editing bitmap images.

Define: Shift Codes

Setting up shift codes that are used by shift elements in messages.

Define: Sub-Elements

Defining sub-elements that can be used by certain barcode types.

Define: Application Identifiers

Defining identifiers that can be used by certain barcode types, similar to sub-elements.

Define: Global Barcode Parameters

Setting global parameters for various barcode symbologies and their properties.

Tools: Ink Usage

Calculating ink cost per print and estimating prints per ink bottle.

Files: New

Procedure for creating a new print task, specifying production line, name, and box.

Creating a Task

Step-by-step guide to inserting elements into a print task and saving it.

Open

Instructions on how to open existing print tasks, with options for read-only and preview.

Copy

Procedure for copying tasks from one production line to another.

Save As

How to save an open task under a new name, including confirmation prompts.

Properties

Modifying task properties such as description, download string, and expiration data.

Elements: Text

Configuring text elements for messages, including orientation and linking to barcodes.

Elements: Bitmap

Adding and configuring bitmap images as elements within print tasks.

Elements: Count

Setting up count elements for sequential numbering, including start value and rollover.

Elements: Date; Time Element

Configuring date and time elements to display current or formatted date/time.

Elements: Expiration

Setting up expiration date elements, including duration and rollover options.

Elements: User Prompted

Creating elements that prompt the user for input when a task starts.

Elements: Shift Code

Adding shift code elements to messages, linked to defined shift codes.

Elements: Barcode

Configuring various barcode symbologies, magnification, and data encoding.

Elements: Database

Linking message elements to data fields within an external database.

Elements: Serial

Printing data directly from the serial buffer for use in messages.

ToolBars

Overview of the various toolbar icons and their functions for editing tasks.

Rotation Bar

Tools for rotating the orientation of box views and elements within the editor.

Alignment Bar

Functions for aligning and distributing selected elements within the message layout.

Perspective

Adjusting the view perspective of the box and elements in the editor.

Section 7: Maintenance and Shutdowns

APS - Automatic Priming System

Details on the automatic priming system for routine cleaning and print quality.

System Maintenance

General maintenance tasks for the controller, print heads, and system components.

Print Head Maintenance

Daily, periodic, and annual procedures for cleaning and maintaining print heads.

Shutdown Procedures

Instructions for safely shutting down the system for short or long-term storage.

Startup

Steps for powering up the system and performing initial checks before operation.

Ink Storage

Guidelines for proper storage of ink bottles to maintain quality and shelf life.

Section 8: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Notes

Common problems and initial troubleshooting steps related to connectivity and system operation.

Troubleshooting Tests

Procedures for performing print tests and photosensor sensitivity tests.

Print Quality Troubleshooting

Identification of common print quality issues and recommended corrective actions.

Appendix A: Specifications

Matrix Controller Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the Marksman Matrix controller hardware.

Matrix Wiring Diagram

Schematic illustrating the internal wiring connections of the Matrix controller.

Elite Controller Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the Marksman Elite controller hardware.

Elite Wiring Diagram

Schematic illustrating the internal wiring connections of the Elite controller.

Print Head Specifications

Technical data and dimensions for the 384e and 768e print heads.

Appendix B: Theory of Operation

The Marksman© Matrix & Elite

Overview of the system's design, PC-based controller, and power requirements.

Print Heads

Description of the print head's components, including reservoir, drive electronics, and APS.

Photosensor

Explanation of how the photosensor detects products to initiate the printing process.

Encoder

Details on how encoders signal the controller for column printing and speed synchronization.

Appendix C: Part Numbers

System

Part numbers for print heads, controllers, and bracketry components.

Consumables

Part numbers for ink, flush solutions, filters, and wiping cloths.

Matrix Spare Parts Kits

Part numbers for replacement kits specific to the Marksman Matrix controller.

Elite Spare Parts Kits

Part numbers for replacement kits specific to the Marksman Elite controller.

Accessories

Part numbers for optional accessories like beacons.

384 e and 768 e Print System Service Kit

Part numbers for service kits related to the 384e and 768e print systems.

Appendix D: Database Start

Description

Explains how Database Start allows task initiation using key field values from a database.

Database Start Task Routine Flowchart

Flowchart illustrating the process of initiating a database-driven task.

Database Lookup Definition - Global Setting

Steps for globally defining the database location and connection for task retrieval.

Database Start Task

Procedure for initiating a database task using the Start button and selecting key fields.

Serial Port Modification

Configuration of serial port settings to enable 'Database task start' functionality.

Printer Report Modification

Details on how printer reports are modified to indicate the selected key field.

Appendix E: Hand Scanner

Scan and Shoot Setup

Steps to configure a hand scanner to select tasks based on barcode data.

Create a task

Associating a print task with a specific barcode for automatic task initiation.

Scanner

Connecting and configuring the scanner's serial port settings.

Mask task name from a serial string

Defining masks and offsets to extract task names from barcode serial strings.

Appendix F: Communicating Directly to the Controller

Appendix G: Using Serial.cgi Commands through the Serial Port

Appendix H: Using Marksman Net Software to Communicate to the Matrix

Appendix I: Using the Marksman Net Protocol to Control the Matrix

Appendix J Using the Print Monitor Software

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