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2006792 Rev B – 200228

JetStream

Continuous Inkjet

Printing System

User Guide

Revised 2/28/20

P/N 2006792 Rev B

are the property of their respective owners.

Squid Ink Manufacturing

7041 Boone Avenue North

Brooklyn Park, MN 55428

Phone: 763-795-8856, Fax: 763-795-8867, Toll Free: 800-877-5658

www.squidInk.com

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Table of Contents5
Abbreviations11
Safety13
Warnings13
Understanding Safety Notifications14
Cautions15
Jetstream Equipment17
Standard Equipment17
Fluids (Not Included)18
Ink18
Makeup Fluid18
Optional Equipment19
Photocell19
Encoder20
Mounting Equipment20
Console Mounting Stand21
Sliding Table with Encoder21
Pressurization Kit22
Cleaning Kit22
Low-Ink Warning Device23
Customer-Supplied Equipment23
Introduction25
Jetstream System Description25
How the Jetstream Works25
Jetstream Specifications28
Software Specifications29
System Dimensions30
System Components33
Console Overview33
Electronics Compartment33
Ink Compartment34
Rear Compartment34
Data Input Connections: Left Side Panel35
Power Input and Power Switch: Right Side Panel36
Cooling and Ventilation System36
Printhead Components37
Installation and Setup39
General Setup Considerations39
Material Handling39
AC Power40
Work Area40
Vibration41
Maintenance Access41
Ventilation41
Mounting41
Printhead Position41
System Portability42
Traffic Patterns42
Assembling the Stand43
Mounting the Jetstream(S) to the Stand45
Mounting the Printhead47
I/O Connection48
I/O Connection Notes48
Installing a Photocell49
Sensor Interface Notes50
Installing an Encoder51
Encoder Interface Notes52
Installing a Warning Device53
Alarm Interface Notes54
Installing or Changing the Ink and Makeup Fluid55
Commissioning the Jetstream58
Determining the Correct Print Speed and Direction65
Fixed-Speed Conveyors66
Variable-Speed Conveyors67
User Interface69
Indicator Lights69
Software Map70
The Main Screen71
Counters72
Ink Level72
Makeup Level72
Start Jetting73
Stop Jetting73
Print74
Stop Printing74
Message74
Load File75
Scroll Backward75
Scroll Forward75
Settings75
Alarm Log75
The Message Screen76
Message Area76
Static Text77
Counter78
Date and Time79
Shift80
Bitmap81
Barcode81
USB Data82
Raster Mode83
Copy86
Paste86
Delete86
Increase Text Size87
Decrease Text Size87
Blank Template87
Save File87
Load File88
Download Data for Printing88
Block Move Buttons89
Return to Main Screen89
Message Information89
The Settings Screen90
Printing Setting90
System Setting100
Ink System112
The Right Panel113
Maintenance116
Diagnostic121
Warning Log128
Operation131
Startup and Shutdown131
Powering on131
Startup Procedure131
Shutdown Procedure132
Creating and Editing New Messages134
Retrieving Existing Messages138
Printing a Message140
Maintenance141
Jetstream Maintenance Schedule141
Daily Maintenance142
Cleaning the Printhead142
Clearing a Minor Blockage in the Printhead145
Adjusting the Ink Stream Position149
Adjusting the Ink Drop Break-Off154
Replacing Filters159
Monitoring the Main Filter Assembly159
Replacing the Main Filter Assembly159
Replacing or Cleaning the Air Filters164
Upgrading the System Software166
Preparing the Jetstream for Fewer than 3 Months Idle168
Preparing the Jetstream for more than 3 Months Idle169
Warnings and Alarms175
Viscometer Failure175
Filter Assembly Warning178
Low Ink Warning179
Low Makeup Warning180
High Pressure Warning181
High Pump Speed Warning182
Mixing Tank Low Warning183
High-Voltage Leakage Warning184
Troubleshooting187
Parts List191
Warranty Statement195
Warranty Period195
Printheads195
Repairs195
Print Quality195
Shipping Policy195
Exclusions195
Warranty Procedures195
Warranty Eligibility196
Limited Warranty196
Disclaimer of Damages196
Technical Support197

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