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Contents
Linx 4900 Operating Manual (xii) MP65492–1
7 Diagnostics and Maintenance ........................................................................................129
7.1 Introducing the Diagnostics Menu.......................................................................129
7.1.1 To Access the Diagnostics Menu ...............................................................129
7.1.2 Option Availability .......................................................................................130
7.2 Performing Diagnostic Functions ........................................................................131
7.2.1 To View the Jet State..................................................................................132
7.2.2 To View the Scheduled Maintenance Interval ............................................134
7.2.3 To View the System Configuration .............................................................135
7.2.4 To View the System Pressure Values ........................................................136
7.2.5 To Generate and Print Test Patterns.........................................................138
7.2.6 To View the Type of Ink in Use...................................................................139
7.2.7 To View the Solvent Add Time ...................................................................140
7.3 Performing Routine Maintenance........................................................................141
7.3.1 To Clean the Printer Cabinet .....................................................................142
7.3.2 To Clean or Replace the Air Filter ..............................................................143
7.3.3 To Refill with Ink or Solvent ........................................................................144
7.3.4 To Clean the Printhead...............................................................................146
7.3.5 To Flush the Nozzle....................................................................................150
7.3.6 To Clear the Nozzle....................................................................................151
Appendix A: Installation and Setup .................................................................................153
A.1 Locating the Printer.............................................................................................154
A.2 Connecting to a Power Source ...........................................................................155
A.3 Attaching the Printhead to the Production Line...................................................156
A.3.1 Routing the Printhead Conduit ...................................................................157
A.4 Setting up Product Sensors ................................................................................158
A.4.1 To Connect a Product Sensor....................................................................159
A.5 Setting up Line Speed Detection ........................................................................160
A.5.1 To Connect a Shaft Encoder ......................................................................160
A.5.2 To Enable a Shaft Encoder ........................................................................161
A.5.3 To Select the Encoder, Gearing and Print Width .......................................162
Appendix B: Printer Controls and System Menus..........................................................173
B.1 General Control Keys and Indicators ..................................................................175
B.1.1 General Control Keys.................................................................................175
B.1.2 LED Status Indicators.................................................................................175
B.1.3 Function Keys.............................................................................................176
B.1.4 Keyboard Control Keys ..............................................................................177
B.1.5 Keyboard Status Indicator..........................................................................179
B.2 System Menu Options.........................................................................................180
B.2.1 System Menus: Hierarchy Overview ..........................................................180
B.2.2 Current Message Screen ...........................................................................181
B.2.3 Print Status Screen ....................................................................................182
B.2.4 Message Options Screen...........................................................................182
B.2.5 Edit Message Screen .................................................................................183
B.2.6 Setup Menu................................................................................................184
B.2.7 Remote Setup Menu ..................................................................................186
B.2.8 Diagnostics Menu.......................................................................................187
B.3 Keyboard Shortcuts ............................................................................................188
B.3.1 Current Message Screen ...........................................................................188
B.3.2 Setup Menu................................................................................................188
B.3.3 Diagnostics Menu.......................................................................................188
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