Squid Ink CoPilot 500 - Barcode Validation System

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Software Interface 89

2005995 Rev O – 210712

Barcode Validation

An optional SquidCheck™ Print Validation System (Part Number 2003850) can be used to

validate bar codes and ensure that they are present, scannable, and accurate. For details

on connecting the SquidCheck Print Validation System, please refer to the SquidCheck

manual.

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Table of Contents5
Abbreviations & Terminology9
Safety11
Understanding Safety Notifications12
General Precautions12
Introduction13
General System Description13
System Components15
Printhead Overview16
Controller Overview17
System Specifications18
Software Specifications20
Component Dimensions21
Printhead21
Controller22
Options23
Mounting Hardware24
Installation and Setup25
General Recommendations25
Material Handling25
Grounding25
AC Power25
Work Area26
Vibration26
Maintenance Access26
Mounting27
Mounting the Controller28
Mounting Printhead(S)29
Mounting the Ink System31
Mounting a Photocell34
Distance from Substrate35
Rotating or Tilting the Printhead38
Connecting the Ink Supply39
Cartridge Ink System Setup39
Bag Ink System Setup44
Printhead Height Relative to Ink Reservoir or Ink Pan47
Cable Connections51
Connecting Photocell Trigger to Controller51
Connecting an Optional Encoder to Controller52
Custom Triggering Device53
Printhead Data Cable54
Connecting a Second Printhead55
Connecting a Second Copilot 500 Printing System56
Connecting an Optional Low Ink Warning Beacon57
Connecting to a Desktop PC58
Connecting to a Local Area Network59
USB Port60
Optional Four Port USB Hub61
Power Supply62
Commissioning the Printhead63
Commissioning an Ink Cartridge System63
Commissioning a Bag Ink System66
Software Interface69
Interface Button Overview69
Home Screen74
Zoom Screen75
Message Screen76
Delete76
Message Screen Remote Server77
Settings Screen78
Line Speed79
Distance to Trigger81
Print Direction82
Encoder83
Repeat and Squid Connect Trigger Settings84
Counters86
Spit Settings87
Barcode Validation89
USB Load90
Reset92
Printhead Temperature93
Calibrating the Touchscreen94
Remote Database Server95
Set Date97
Set Time98
Peak Encoder Speed99
Custom Keyboard100
Language102
Static IP Address104
User Data105
Wireless Interface106
Temperature Warning Screens110
GUI Refresh112
Software Setup113
Entering the Proper Settings113
Operation115
Powering on115
Creating a Print Message116
Transferring a Print Message116
Loading a Print Message117
Printing a Message118
Powering off118
Maintenance119
Checking Mounting Hardware and Connections119
Cleaning the Nozzle Faceplate119
Flushing the Printhead120
Purging the Printhead of Air Bubbles123
External Cleaning123
Preparing a Copilot 500 for Shipping or Storage123
Troubleshooting127
Parts List129
Replaceable Parts129
Complete Systems129
Other Replaceable Parts130
Floor Stand Assemblies131
Conveyor Mount Assemblies132
Inks and Fluids133
Exploded Views134
Cartridge Ink System134
Bag Ink System137
Printhead139
Copilot 500 Controller*/Copilot 500 Hispeed Controller140
Copilot 500 Turbo/Copilot 500 Hispeed Turbo Controller141
System Updates145
Applying Updates from USB145
Product Warranty147
Warranty Statement147
Warranty Period147
Printheads147
Repairs147
Print Quality147
Shipping Policy147
Exclusions147
Warranty Procedures148
Warranty Within 60 Days of Invoice148
Warranty 60 Days to 1 Year from Invoice (6 Months for Printheads)148
Warranty Eligibility148
Limited Warranty148
Disclaimer of Damages149
Technical Support151

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