Linx 4900 User Manual

Linx 4900 Ink Jet Printer
Operating Manual

Linx 4900 Specifications

General

Brand	Linx
Model	4900
Category	Printer
Language	English

Summary

Safety

Printer Cover Security

Details security locking device on the printer cover to prevent unauthorized access.

Inks and Solvents

Outlines precautions for handling potentially harmful inks and solvents.

In Case of Emergency

Provides critical steps for stopping the printer quickly in an emergency situation.

Introduction

Printer System Features

Describes key features of the Linx 4900 printer, including cabinet, operation, and printhead.

Navigating the System Menus

Explains how to navigate between system menus using function keys.

Getting Started

Switching on and Starting Up

Guides on how to power on the printer and check its status.

How to Print a Message

Details the process of selecting and starting message printing.

Shutting Down and Switching Off

Explains procedures for shutting down and powering off the printer correctly.

Day-to-Day Operations

Selecting and Printing Messages

Covers selecting, starting, and stopping messages for printing.

Editing the Current Message

Describes how to select and edit existing messages.

Viewing the Printer Status

Explains how to view current printer status, ink, and solvent levels.

Creating and Editing Messages

Creating a New Message

Guides on naming a new message and selecting its type.

Getting to Know the EDIT MESSAGE Screen

Details features and indicators of the EDIT MESSAGE screen.

Creating a Text Field

Explains how to create text fields within a message.

Creating a Message: Worked Example

Provides a step-by-step example for creating a complex message.

Changing the System Setup

Accessing the Setup Menu

Instructions on how to access the printer's setup menu.

Adjusting the Message Parameters

Covers adjusting message height, width, bold ratio, and print delay.

Changing the Line Settings

Details setting print triggers, shaft encoders, and alarms.

Changing the Passwords

Explains how to change user level passwords for system access.

Diagnostics and Maintenance

Performing Diagnostic Functions

Describes how to perform diagnostic tasks and view printer status.

Performing Routine Maintenance

Outlines recommended intervals for routine maintenance tasks.

To Refill with Ink or Solvent

Provides instructions for refilling ink and solvent tanks.

To Clean the Printhead

Details the procedure for cleaning the printer's printhead.

To Flush the Nozzle

Explains how to clear the nozzle of debris using a solvent flush.

Appendix A: Installation and Setup

Connecting to a Power Source

Covers the electrical connection requirements and safety precautions.

Attaching the Printhead to the Production Line

Details how to physically mount the printhead for optimal printing.

Setting up Line Speed Detection

Explains how to set up shaft encoders for line speed detection.

Appendix C: Line Speeds and Print Quality

Printable Line Speeds

Lists maximum line speeds for different configurations and printheads.

Ideal Raster Pitch

Defines ideal raster pitch for achieving best print quality.

Calculating Line Speeds

Provides formulas and tables for calculating optimal line speeds.

Appendix D: System Event Messages

System Failures

Describes errors due to software failures, numbered 1.XX.

Print Failures

Details mechanical or electrical failures causing shutdown, numbered 2.XX.

System Warnings

Covers operations outside limits or imminent failures, numbered 3.XX.