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Leibinger JET3 Series - User Manual

Leibinger JET3 Series
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Summary

Publisher Information

Understanding Manual Symbols

Manual Symbols Explained

Explains the meaning of symbols and pictograms used in the manual for safety and information.

Introduction to JET3 Series

Welcomes the user, highlights the printer's development and technology, and provides an overview of the manual's content.

Warranty Conditions

Details warranty conditions and emphasizes the use of approved inks and solvents.

Safety Precautions

Scope of Risks and Hazards

Outlines the risks associated with incorrect usage, misuse, and handling of flammable liquids.

Structure of Safety Instructions

Explains the structure of safety instructions using signal words like DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, ATTENTION.

Intended Use of the Printer

Specifies the intended use of the printer for contact-free marking and coding surfaces.

Safety Sticker Identification

Illustrates and identifies the various safety stickers found on the printer and their meanings.

Operating Staff Requirements

Defines requirements for operating personnel, emphasizing training and manual accessibility.

Electrical Safety Warnings

Warns about electrical hazards and specifies that only trained personnel should open the device.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Lists required personal protective equipment (PPE) for personnel during specific tasks.

Installation Site Safety Measures

Provides essential safety measures for installing the device, including ventilation and electrical connections.

Hazards of Consumables

Warns about dangers associated with consumables like ink and solvent, including flammability.

Accident Prevention Guidelines

Safe Storage and Handling Practices

Provides guidelines for the safe storage and handling of products, emphasizing fire prevention and static discharge.

First Aid Procedures

Outlines general first aid procedures and specific measures for contact with consumables.

Fire Fighting Measures

Describes procedures to follow in case of fire, including extinguishing agents and protective measures.

Accidental Release (Spillage) Procedures

Details measures for dealing with accidental spills of ink or solvent, including environmental protection.

Printer Technical Specifications

Physical Dimensions and Connections

Lists the physical dimensions, weights, and connection details of the printer and print head.

Electrical Connection Specifications

Specifies input voltage, current consumption, and power consumption of the device.

Interfaces and I;O Details

Details the available interfaces, digital inputs, and outputs for connecting external devices.

Performance Parameters

Lists performance parameters such as printing capacity and speed.

Printer Functions Overview

Details the printer's full automatic functions, including nozzle sealing and drop control.

Transport and Initial Setup

Transport, Storage, and Shipping Guidelines

Provides instructions for safe transport, storage temperatures, and shipping of the printer.

Printer Mounting Requirements

Details safety warnings related to installation in explosive areas and general installation considerations.

Installation Procedures

Outlines the necessary steps and parameter settings before the printer can start operation.

Mains Power Connection

Explains how to connect the printer to the mains supply, emphasizing the lack of a main switch.

Grounding and Potential Equalization

Highlights the importance of proper grounding to prevent injury, death, and device damage.

Print Head Safety Precautions

Provides warnings about fire and injury risks related to the print head and its mounting.

Start-up Commissioning Steps

Describes the steps required before initial operation, including removing transport protection and filling the reservoir tank.

Interface Connections Overview

Lists the available interfaces on the rear of the electronics cabinet.

Ethernet Connection Details

Describes the Ethernet connection, its design for high transfer rates, and networking capabilities.

Interface X5 - PrintGo Signal

Explains the connection of an external PrintGo signal, including sensor requirements and software selection.

Interface X1 - Encoder Connection

Describes the connection of a shaft encoder for synchronizing printing speed and controlling font width.

Interface X4 - Digital Inputs

Details the 19 available inputs for special functions, with 6 freely selectable connections.

Interface X3 - Digital Outputs

Explains the 8 digital outputs available for special functions, with predefined outputs for errors and warnings.

USB Connection Usage

Explains the use of USB connections for devices like mice, keyboards, and USB sticks for data exchange and updates.

Printer Operation Guide

Device Construction and Layout

Describes the printer's two-part stainless steel cabinet, separating hydraulic and electronic sections.

Functional Principle of Operation

Explains the continuous ink jet process, drop creation, charging, and deflection.

General Safety Instructions

Provides warnings about fire and injury risks related to the print head and ink.

User Interface Navigation

Details the operating elements and functions of the printer's main window and touch display.

Basic Operating Procedures

Describes the fundamental procedures for operating the printer, including turning it on and off.

Data Entry and Programming

General Data Handling

Outlines the methods for creating, changing, saving, and opening printing data via input devices and interfaces.

Job Administration Basics

Describes how to manage jobs, including creating new jobs, opening existing ones, and managing job lists.

Creating a New Print Job

Guides the user on creating a new job using the job editor, including saving the print job.

Opening an Existing Job for Editing

Explains how to open and edit an existing job for modifications, including previewing the job.

Creating Job Lists

Explains how to create different types of job lists: Extern Job select, Batch job, and Job organisator.

System Settings Configuration

Outlines the various settings available through the drop-down menu, including basic, hydraulic, and I/O settings.

Basic Settings Configuration

Details how to configure basic settings such as language, units, date/time, and factory settings.

Date and Time Configuration

Guides the user on setting the current time, time zone, date format, and automatic daylight saving changes.

Factory Default Settings

Details how to reset printer adjustments to standard factory settings, with warnings about consequences.

IP Address Configuration

Guides on assigning an IP address manually or automatically via DHCP for network integration.

Password Management and User Permissions

Explains how to set up user-based password protection and define access privileges for different users.

Service Functions Overview

Lists the available service functions, including I/O tests, data logging, printhead functions, and error formats.

Printhead Operational Functions

Details functions related to the print head, including ink flow monitoring, ink on/off control, and piezo/charge tests.

Data Logging and Log Files

Explains how printer parameters and error messages are saved in log files for diagnostic support.

Additional Functions (Extra)

Lists extra functions available, such as test print, interface settings, and explorer.

Test Print Functionality

Guides on loading and executing a default job for testing the printer's functionality.

Product Counter Management

Explains how to manage production counters, including stopping after a certain number of products and resetting counters.

Font Customization via Editor

Explains how to edit existing fonts and create new ones, defining characters and including them in print jobs.

Graphic Design Editor

Guides on creating and editing complex logos, patterns, and writings using various tools like copy/paste and zoom.

File Management in Explorer

Explains how to administer data on the printer, including saving, loading, and deleting files from different media.

Job Editor Operations

Job Editor Interface Layout

Describes the main window components, menu bar, direct buttons, and input fields for job creation.

Job Editor Tools Overview

Lists and explains the editing tools available in the job editor, such as cut, copy, paste, and delete.

Job File Management

Covers file management operations for jobs, including saving, loading, and closing the editor.

Object Creation Tools

Explains how to create various printing elements like text, barcodes, graphics, counters, and shift codes.

Formatting Tool Usage

Details how to use the formatting tool to assign object settings like font, contrast, and alignment to selected printing elements.

Job Settings Configuration Overview

Provides an overview of the job settings dialog box, detailing tabs for print style, print, encoder, and date parameters.

Job File Management Procedures

Outlines submenus for job management, including saving jobs, saving as, and loading jobs for printing.

Saving Jobs and Save As

Details the process of saving jobs under the current name or a new name, with warnings about overwriting.

Object Settings Details

Covers the settings for individual object properties like contrast, bold level, ICG, orientation, and printout options.

Job-Wide Settings Tabs

Outlines the four main tabs in the job settings dialog: Printstyle, Print parameter, Encoder parameter, and Date change parameter.

Print Style and Font Parameters

Details parameters for the printout's design, including print height, font width, orientation, and print mode.

Print Parameter Configuration

Covers parameters for text output, PrintGo source, and monitoring functions related to sensor evaluations.

Encoder Parameter Settings

Explains parameters related to encoder signal source, resolution, direction, speed measurement, and sensor distance.

Printing Elements Configuration

Covers the implementation and definition of parameters for various printing elements, especially barcodes.

Barcode Implementation

Provides information on implementing barcodes and defining their parameters, including checksum validation.

Barcode Object Creation and Properties

Guides on creating barcode objects and setting their properties, including inserting special objects and characters.

Barcode Global Settings

Details global adjustments for barcodes, such as contrast, orientation, and positioning.

Barcode Specific Settings

Covers various bar code settings like format, content, text position, font, and inverse options.

Date and Time Object Configuration

Explains how to implement date and time specifications, including font parameters, display options, and expiry times.

Counter Functionality

Covers programmable counters, their parameters, font settings, and display options, including replacements.

Counter Parameter Settings

Details the basic counter settings like number of digits, start/end values, increment methods, and reset options.

External Text Integration

Covers using external text files as data sources for printouts, including fixed length, variable length, and mailing options.

Extern Text with Fixed Length

Details how to use external text with fixed length via serial or Ethernet, including object creation and properties.

Extern Text with Variable Length

Explains how to use external text with variable length via serial or Ethernet, covering object creation and properties.

Extern Text Mailing Process

Guides on creating data files for mailing functions using specialized software and managing database settings.

Troubleshooting and Malfunctions

General Troubleshooting Advice

Offers a general approach to error diagnosis and advises contacting service technicians for persistent issues.

Understanding Device Messages

Explains the two types of device messages: warning messages (critical conditions) and error messages (immediate intervention).

Interpreting Error Messages

Details how error messages indicate issues, provide troubleshooting hints, and are identified by an error number for service.

Setup and Maintenance Procedures

Ink and Solvent Refilling with TAG

Details safety information for refilling ink and solvent, including explosion and material hazards.

Safety Precautions for Refilling

Provides essential safety warnings regarding explosion hazards and dangerous materials used in the machine.

TAG Reader Functionality

Explains the function of the TAG-reader in guaranteeing the correct usage of approved ink and solvent.

Printer Cleaning Procedures

Details cleaning procedures for the print head, emphasizing safety precautions and proper techniques.

Print Head Cleaning Safety

Guides on safely cleaning the print head, including warnings about voltage, fire, injury, and protective equipment.

Grounding for Print Head Cleaning

Provides regulations for grounding during print head cleaning to prevent fire and explosion hazards from static discharge.

Taking the Printer Out of Operation

Explains the process of removing ink and solvent and safely turning off and disconnecting the printer.

Dismantling and Disposal

Provides guidance on dismantling and disposing of the printer, adhering to service documentation and regulations.

Appendix and Technical Information

Interface Circuit Diagrams

Provides circuit diagrams for key interfaces like the Encoder (X1) and PrintGo (X5).

Interface Connection Examples

Offers wiring examples for various interfaces, including outputs (X3) and inputs (X4) with different connection types.

Encoder Usage Guidelines

Explains encoder principles, types, direction of rotation, and guidelines for hot-plugging external devices safely.

Technical Drawings of Components

Includes technical drawings and diagrams of printer components like the hydraulic system and print heads.

Leibinger JET3 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print TechnologyContinuous Inkjet (CIJ)
User InterfaceTouchscreen display
Ink ColorsBlack, White
Substrate CompatibilityPlastic, metal, glass, paper
Power Supply100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
ConnectivityEthernet, USB, RS232
Operating Temperature5°C to 40°C

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