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Hitachi UX-P Technical Manual

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INK JET PRINTER FOR INDUSTRIAL MARKING
HITACHI  Printer
Thank you for purchasing the Hitachi IJ Printer Model UX-P.
This printer employs a noncontact, ink-jet method to print onto a print target.
This instruction manual describes the basic operating procedures, maintenance procedures, and other detailed
handling procedures of the Hitachi IJ Printer Model UX.-P
If the printer is improperly handled or maintained, it may not operate smoothly and may become defective or
cause an accident. It is therefore essential that you read this manual to gain a complete understanding of the
printer and use it correctly.
After thoroughly reading the manual, properly store it for future reference.
IF you changed the language of screen by mistake,see the Instruction Manual chapter 7.8 "Selecting Languages".
Model UX-P

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  • Page 1 HITACHI  Printer Model UX-P Thank you for purchasing the Hitachi IJ Printer Model UX-P. This printer employs a noncontact, ink-jet method to print onto a print target. This instruction manual describes the basic operating procedures, maintenance procedures, and other detailed handling procedures of the Hitachi IJ Printer Model UX.-P...
  • Page 2 Hitachi will not be liable for any manufacturing loss due to a hangup of the ink jet printer and product damages (product or facility loss) due to a trouble or malfunction of the ink-jet printer.
  • Page 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ● You should observe the precautions set forth below in order to use the product properly and avoid endangering you or other persons or damaging property. For the purpose of clarifying the severity of injury or damage and likelihood of occurrence, the precautions are classified into two categories, WARNING and CAUTION, which both describe hazardous situations that may arise if you ignore the precautions and perform an incorrect handling or operating procedure.
  • Page 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued) Installation Environment of Printer WARNING ● Ensure that there is no flame- or arc-generating device around the printer. The ink and makeup are both flammable and may cause fire. Fire can be generated by matches, lighters, cigarettes, heaters, stoves, gas burners, welders, grinders and static electricity.
  • Page 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued) Grounding WARNING ● Ensure that all electrical wiring, connections and grounding comply with applicable cords. Properly connect the printer to its dedicated ground. Complete the above procedure to avoid electrical shock hazards. ● When welding, keep enough space between the IJ printer and the welding work area to prevent the arc from starting a fire.
  • Page 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued) Ink and Makeup Handling WARNING ● When charging a refill of ink or makeup, exchanging ink, or otherwise handling ink or makeup, take enough care not to spill ink or makeup. If you spill any ink or makeup by mistake, wipe it off neatly and promptly with wiping paper or something similar.
  • Page 7 CAUTION ● Only persons who have completed an operator training course for Hitachi IJP can operate and service the printer. If the printer is operated or serviced incorrectly, it may malfunction or break down. ● Do not attempt to make repairs for any purpose other than operation or maintenance.
  • Page 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued) Related Regulations WARNING ● Never drain the ink or makeup waste solution into a public sewer system. Waste disposal must comply with all appropriate regulations. Consult the appropriate regulatory agency for further information. ● The printer must be managed in compliance with all appropriate regulations. Read and understand the appropriate Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before using any ink or makeup.
  • Page 9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued) WARNING <Keep all fire away.> ○ Ink and Makeup are flammable. ○ All fire must be kept away from the machine. ○ Spilled Ink and Makeup must be wiped off and dried up immediately. <Caution when handling Ink/Makeup> ○...
  • Page 10 In a system using this product, trouble, accident or damages caused by unauthorized external access, Hitachi Group will not be able to bear any responsibility. It is required for the customer side to clarify the target of the security protection of the system.
  • Page 11 CONTENTS 1. DELIVERED GOODS ......1-1 2. INSTALLING PRECAUTIONS ..... 2-1 3.
  • Page 12 5.3.7 Calendar Conditions Transmission........5-26 5.3.8 User Pattern Character Transmission .
  • Page 13 6.9 Adjusting the pressure ........6-36 6.10 Excitation V adjustment .
  • Page 14 1. DELIVERED GOODS ● Unpack the equipment and check the delivered goods. Part Name Qty Product code. Remarks 1 IJ printer body 2 Basic Operation manual The instruction manual and technical manual are provided. Be sure to read the manuals 3 Manual CD thoroughly and get a good understanding so you can use the...
  • Page 15 Part Name Qty Product code Remarks Seal for power cable and 13 Cable seal external communications cable. Cable clip Nozzle rubber seal 14 Cable clip One page sheet 15 Plastic bag with zipper Use to store the one page sheet and nozzle rubber seal. Signal tower 16 Signal tower holder Holder plate...
  • Page 16 Part Name Qty Product code Remarks 22 Nozzle Orifice 451670 (Spare part) This part is used when IJ Printer is shutdown for several days, or pursuant to "6.15.1 Process prior to Nozzle rubber seal long-term shutdown". This parts is (*1) mounted on the print head when the product is delivered.
  • Page 17 2. INSTALLING PRECAUTIONS WARNING ● Ensure that there is no flame- or arc-generating device around the printer. The ink and makeup are both flammable and may cause fire. Fire can be generated by matches, lighters, cigarettes, heaters, stoves, gas burners, welders, grinders and static electricity.
  • Page 18 (9) When installing the print head and print head cable, comply with the following conditions or it will increase the risk of degraded performance of the ink supply and ink recovery behavior. a) 0 to 35 ℃ When positioning the end of the print head above the printer main body installation surface,ensure that the distance between the end of the print head and the installation surface does not exceed 1.5 m.
  • Page 19 (11) If you fixed the print head, ensure that the minimum bend radius of the print head cable is at least 150 mm. Handle the headcable with care when wiring it. If the minimum bend radius is less than 150mm, the tubes and wires inside the headcable might be broken. (12) The ink stream may bend for some reason or other (due, for instance, to dirt).
  • Page 20 3. INSTALLATION CHECK ITEMS 3.1 Print head air purge If the makeup remains in the electrode section after cleaning or if you use the IJ printer at high humidity environment, moisture condensation may occur within the print head, causing leakage from the deflection electrode section. It is also important to remember that dust or splashed ink accumulation on the deflection electrode section may cause leakage.
  • Page 21 3.2 Setting functions which can be performed (1) Functions ●Sets whether or not each function is enabled or disabled for each login user. ●The operation buttons of disabled functions are not displayed or the screen cannot be entered. ●”User conditions setup” and “Using environment setup” can be started when the administrator logs in. ●The function restrictions state can be checked at the function restrictions screen.
  • Page 22 (2) Operation The administrator is logged in. Press Login management of the Environment setup menu. The Login management menu is displayed. Log in as a user with administrator rights when User conditions setup or Using environment setup are not displayed on Login management menu. Login management menu [Stop     ] 2017.07.07 12:45...
  • Page 23 Select user5 . “user5” settings are displayed. User conditions setup [Stop      ] 2017.07.07 12:45 Com=0 Modifies the user name. user5 ID：5 Startup Manual Administrator Administrator rights Users Displays the kind HOME access protect Edit message of administrator protect Select message access rights.
  • Page 24 3.2.1 Password protection will be canceled in units of Print item (1) Overview ●When Password protection is valid, it can be canceled in units of Print item. ●When Administrator logs in, Password protection can be canceled. (2) Operation ●The character input is made as follows. (Column 1) (Column 2) １７．...
  • Page 25 Press Edit message on “Change message” screen. “Edit message” screen will be displayed. Edit message [Stop     ] 2017.07.07 12:45 Com=0 Message name[ＳＡＭＰＬＥ １    ] Startup Manual − ＋ HOME ＵＳＥ ＢＹ  １７．０７．１５ abcde abcde Column 1 fghij fghij klmno klmno      Item 1 Prev.item Next item Char. count → 《 ← 》...
  • Page 26 Press Next item . The cursor moves to Column 2. Password protection [Stop     ] 2017.07.07 12:45 Com=0 Message name[ＳＡＭＰＬＥ １    ] Manual Startup − ＋ HOME ＵＳＥ ＢＹ  １７．０７．１５ abcde abcde fghij fghij klmno klmno Prev.item Next item pro- access tect access protect all Back Press access . Password protection where the cursor is placed will be canceled and the character’s shade will disappear.
  • Page 27 (3) Supplemental explanation ●The print data which was just edited shall be saved. After saved, when the data is selected, the character input will be available ONLY on Column 2. ● In case the number of Print lines is changed by Print format, the character input of ALL print items will be restricted.
  • Page 28 3.3 Selecting login user when power is turned on (1) Functions ●Sets whether or not to select a user which logs in when power is turned on. Possible login methods Login method “Disable” Login method “Enable” Immediately displays the Print Selects the user which logs in when Operation when power is description screen when the power...
  • Page 29 Press Using environment setup . The Using environment setup screen is displayed. When "Disable" is selected, Using environment setup [Stop      ] 2017.07.07 12:45 Com=0 the Print description screen is immediately displayed when the power is turned on. Disable Enable Login method Startup Manual Default login ID : 1...
  • Page 30 3.4 The state where the administrator login is returned automatically (1) Function details ●In case that Administrator logged in to printer and left the screen untouched for 15 minutes, this function will switch the login condition to Users from Administrator. ●Flow diagram below shows the steps of switching to User login condition.
  • Page 31 (3) Operation Log in as administrator. Press Login management of the Environment setup menu. The Login management menu is displayed. 2017.07.07 12:45 Login management menu [Stop     ] Com=0 Startup Manual Login history Select login user Password setup Sets function HOME restrictions for each user.
  • Page 32 Press Administrator Automatic Deselect Enable . When "Disable" is selected, [Stop      ] 2017.07.07 12:45 Using environment setup Com=0 the Print description screen is immediately displayed when the power is turned on. Disable Enable Login method Startup Manual Admin Default login ID : 1 HOME Administrator Automatic Deselect Disable...
  • Page 33 3.5 Human Machine Interface [HMI] setup (1) Function ● When you log in as a general user, you can set "Human Machine Interface [HMI]" to either Previous or New . ● It is set by "Human Machine Interface [HMI]" on "Touch screen setup" screen. This item is available for display/selection when the administrator user logs in.
  • Page 34 Press “Display Item” button. List of display items is then displayed. Touch screen setup [Stop    ] 2017.07.07 12:45 Com=0 Display OFF in 3 min. Keyboard layout QWERTY Disable Ink pressure Enable ICON Display YYYY.MM.DD Clock display format Ink filter replacement Display Non display Confirmation window for Manual Control Menu Recovery filter replacement...
  • Page 35 4. ELECTRIC SIGNAL CONNECTION 4.1 Wiring precautions (1)If noise enters the IJ printer from the outside, there is the danger of erroneous operation or trouble. To improve noise resistance, perform wiring work as follows: Separate the power cable to the IJ printer from other power lines for powering use (especially, power line for a speed control inverter, etc.).
  • Page 36 (3) Precautions related to welding current of welder Signal (weak electric) ground and frame ground are connected because the ink drops of the IJ printer are electrically charged. The ink drops are electrically charged by impressing a volt- Nozzle Ink column Charge electrode age between the charging electrode and ink column as shown at the left.
  • Page 37 4.2 Input/output (I/O) signal connection 4.2.1 Wiring the I/O line Open the top cover and run the I/O line wiring from the lead-in port on the side and connect it to external connection terminal boards 1 and 2 and the external communications connector inside the IJ printer. CAUTION When performing wiring work, always turn off the power.
  • Page 38 Lead-in port connection method [UX-***1n] n : Destination Code Set screw [Lead-in port] Cable seal block Cable seal block Seal Lock nut Cable Seal Cable Remove the set screw and remove  Remove the lock nut. the cable seal block from the body. Pass the cable through as shown  Separate the cable seal block. in the figure. Wrap the outside of the cable with Tighten the lock nut. seal as shown in the figure. Tighten the lock nut securely Wrap the seal so that there is  using a tool. no gap between it and the cable seal block. Reassemble the cable seal block by  following the opposite procedure. 4-4 ●Input/output (I/O) signal connection...
  • Page 39 4.2.2 Connection to input/output (I/O) terminals [Overview of Terminals and Connectors] The terminal blocks and connectors for wiring are located behind the electrical access door (upper front panel door). EZJ127 board External connection  terminal block1 Communication connector CAUTION Faulty wiring causes the substrate breakdown. Before wiring, be sure to confirm the terminal signal.
  • Page 40 [ Connection to the external connection terminal block (TB1 of EZJ127 board) ] ● The I/F signal with conveyer is connected. ● NPN/PNP interface can be selected for the print target detector and a part of I/O signals. ● Totem pole/Open collector(NPN) can be selected for the encoder signal. Name Input/output Remarks...
  • Page 41 EZJ127 board Input : PNP Input : NPN Output : PNP Output : NPN Input : NPN Input : PNP Output : PNP Output : NPN (Precautions when using combination of NPN/PNP interfaces) ● Use either NPN or PNP interface for input/output signals #4 to 5 and #14 to 23. Do not use a combination of the interfaces for these input/output signals.
  • Page 42 4.3 Input/output (I/O) specifications When handling external signals, observe the voltage, current, and time given in this manual. Operation is not guaranteed if external signals are not handled properly. [Input / Output Signal Specifications] (1) Input signals (external device →IJ printer) Electrical characteristics No.
  • Page 43 (2) Output signals (IJ printer →external device) Signal name Function Electrical characteristics Operates when the IJ printer is ready for Open collector (NPN) 1 Ready printing or in input mode. ● Sink current: 20 mA max. ● ON voltage: 0.5 V or less 2 Fault Operates when the IJ printer is fault state.
  • Page 44 (c) When NPN interface and dedicated power (d) When PNP interface and dedicated power supply are used supply are used Power Power DC24V DC24V DC24V Signal Signal Signal Signal 24VDC dedicated  24VDC dedicated  power supply power supply Print target detector Print target detector ・SW1 "3": ON ・SW1 "3": OFF ・SW1 "5": OFF SW1 setting ・SW1 "5": OFF ・SW1 "6": OFF SW1 setting ・SW1 "6": ON...
  • Page 45 (3) Print target detector signal noise filter (a) IJ printer built-in noise filter setting. This function uses to filter the normal noise generated at the print target detector signal and noise generated by water drops, etc. with CR. The target sensor filter function (See “Instruction manual 4.14 Set the print specifications”) is effective against sensor chattering.
  • Page 46 (a: Refer to the right table.) 65µm Excitation frequency: 62.5 (Model UX-P, with 65µm nozzle and JP-W89 ink) Refer to “Handling guidance of each ink” manual to check the supported excitation frequency. (Note 1) Time for repeated printing of fixed characters. When using the communications function or 2-dimensional bar code function, it will be longer than the time calculated from this formula.
  • Page 47 4.3.2 Product speed matching function using a rotary encoder The product speed matching function is used when the speed of the print target or the conveyer carrying the print target changes while the IJ printer is printing. If this function is not used, when the speed changes, the width of the printed characters may change and the characters may be difficult to read.
  • Page 48 (3) Encoder wiring and setting of SW1 on EZJ127 board when used with a dedicated power supply ● Wiring used for a dedicated power supply differs according to output interface of the encoder, but can be the same depending on power supply voltage. (c) When open collector output and dedicated power (d) When totem pole output and dedicated power supply are used...
  • Page 49 4.3.2-3 Method of calculating the conditions which allow product speed matching Calculate to find whether the Ink drop use and division factor are the conditions which allow product speed matching, based on the following. Print quality improves as the calculation shown below is performed and the Ink drop use becomes smaller. In addition, when changing Ink drop use, check the print quality.
  • Page 50 (5) When a rotary encoder is used, the print character width cannot be changed by changing the IJ printer character width set value. When the print character width must be changed, a device (timing belt, pulley, etc.) which varies the conveyer speed and rotary encoder speed synch signal pulse frequency ratio must be installed.
  • Page 51 Example 2: Calculate the diameter ratio (RT) of the pulley when the rotary encoder is connected to the conveyer through a pair of pulleys. Conveyer Pulley B Pulley A Diameter Encoder <Calculation conditions> ●Dot font 7 dots (horizontal direction 5, vertical direction 7) ×...
  • Page 52 4.3.3 Input function The IJ printer can be controlled by inputting print stop, remote operation (“Startup”, “Shutdown”, “Reset”, “Deflection voltage control”) and reciprocative print switching to pins 4, 5, and 14 to 18 of TB1 by switch or contact signal from the outside. Internal circuit diagram (a) NPN interface input (no voltage input) Print stop...
  • Page 53 ●No-contact (transistor) Withstand voltage : 30VDC or greater Maximum drive current : 6mA or greater Residual voltage : 2V or less Leakage current : 0.1mA or less Drive method : Open collector Contact signal ● Use a relay whose contacts chattering at contacts ON/OFF is 2.0ms or less. 4.3.3-1 Print stop signal input [Function] This function prevents printing from the outside.
  • Page 54 4.3.3-3 Remote startup signal input [Function] This function inputs the same operations as the IJ printer operation state operation keys (“Startup”, “Shutdown”, “Reset”, “Deflection voltage control”(standby state and Ready to print state switching)) by external switch or contact signal. (a) Judgment conditions (a-1) Remote signals in general Remote signal ON time t1 shall be 100ms or greater.
  • Page 55 (a-3) “Reset signal” Input this signal when the fault signal is ON. In addition, after signal input, check if “Fault” is cleared. Turn on the “Reset signal” 30 seconds or longer after the IJ printer power is turned on. The time until the fault is cleared after the “Reset signal” is input. t5: within 100ms.
  • Page 56 4.3.4 Output function The state of the IJ printer is monitored by connecting the print output (“Print-in-progress” or “Print.complete”), online output, Ready, Fault, and Warning signals to pins 10 to 23 of TB1. (No-contact (transistor) output) Internal circuit diagram (a) NPN interface output (no-voltage output) Print output Online output Ready...
  • Page 57 4.3.4-1 Print output signal (NPN/PNP interface output : TB1-19) [Function] This function outputs a signal to the outside at IJ Printer Print.complete or Print-in-progress. (a) Print-in-progress and Print.complete switching Switching of the Print-in-progress and Print.complete signals is set at the User environment setup screen. (See Instruction manual “6.1 Set the user environment”.) (b) Signal timing Under 1 sec.
  • Page 58 4.3.4-6 External communication (RS-232C) External equipment is connected to the IJ printer by serial communication of RS-232C. Pin No. Name Input/Output Remarks (NC) Input Output Connect with DSR by IJ printer side. Connect with DTR by IJ printer side. Connect with CTS by IJ printer side. Connects with RTS by IJ printer side.
  • Page 59 4.3.5 Product speed matching function without a rotary encoder 4.3.5-1 Auto product speed matching function Auto product speed matching function is used for detecting the change of speed of the conveyer carrying print target using the print target detector connected to the IJ printer, and prints each vertical line of the print according to the change of speed in the same way as the Speed matching function using a rotary encoder.
  • Page 60 5. COMMUNICATION 5.1 Overview The functions described in this document are used to transmit printings and their registration numbers and enter them into the IJ printer with an external device connected to the IJ printer via an RS-232C serial communication line. (1) Printings transmission ●...
  • Page 61 (7) User pattern character transmission ● This function is used to transmit a user pattern and enter it into the IJ printer. ● A transmitted user pattern can be edited using the "Create user pattern" function, which is provided as an auxiliary function.
  • Page 62 5.2 Setting Communication Environment 5.2.1 Setting Communication Environment (1) Overview Function Description Default ● Comm. port is OFF : Offline mode when the power is turned on. ● Comm. port is ON : Online mode when the State at power-up power is turned on.
  • Page 63 ● No use : LAN function cannot be used. LAN function No use ● Modbus communication : Modbus communication function can be used. Setting item of LAN communication (UX-P**1n) n : Destination Code Function Description Default ● No use : LAN function cannot be used.
  • Page 64 Startup Manual HOME Prev.Dsp. Next Dsp. Setting of LAN communication TUP-I (Refer to the Instruction manual for "Ethernet Communication TUP-I".) Back The third screen appears. (UX-P**1n) n : Destination Code Comm. env. setup [Stop     ] 2018.07.07 12:45 Com=0 Makeup <LAN communication> LAN function...
  • Page 65 5.2.2 Transmission Specifications (1) Communication method : Half duplex (2) Startup method : Started up by host (3) Synchronization method : Asynchronous (4) Transmission method : Bit serial transmission (5) Baud rate : 150, 300, 600, 1,200, 2,400, 4,800, 9,600, 19,200, 38,400, 57,600, 115,200(bps) (6) Codes transmitted : Alphanumerical characters, symbols, dedicated characters,...
  • Page 66 5.3 Transmission Sequences 5.3.1 Common Transmission Sequences (1)Basic transmission operation. When ENQ and ACK are present: External device Text IJ printer When ENQ is omitted: External device Text IJ printer (2)When DC2 (retransmission) code is used (When no response is received though ENQ has been issued and yet the contents of print area switched) External device Text...
  • Page 67 (9) Any data transmitted by communication (print contents, print specifications, print format, and user pattern) is not stored except in the following cases. [Conditions for storing the data] When the ink is stopped after communication by the Shut down key or a stop signal. At 01 minute of every hour.
  • Page 68 5.3.2-2 Item number Item number Code Item number Code Item number Code Item number Code Item number Code Item number Code Item number Code Item number Code Item number Code Item number Code ● The order of print items is indicated below. (3-column example) Circled number: Item number  Row1        Row2 5.3.2-3 Printings...
  • Page 69 5.3.2-4 Character codes (1) 2-byte code (number of communication bytes: 1-byte mode) ● For 1-byte mode, 2-byte codes are sandwiched between "SI" and "SO". ● One character High-order Low-order byte byte ● Two or more characters High-order Low-order High-order Low-order High-order Low-order byte...
  • Page 70 5.3.3 Print Data Recall Transmission 5.3.3-1 Text Classification ESC2 Header 20H 1000s place 100s place 10s palce Units place Print data message number (0001 to 2000) [Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used. Header 56H 100s place 10s place Units place Print data message number (001 to 999)
  • Page 71 5.3.4 Print data registration transmission 5.3.4-1 Text ● Specifies message number Classification ESC2 Header 21H 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place Print data message number (0001 to 2000) ● Specifies registration No. and message name. Classification ESC2 Header 21H 1000s place 100s place 10s place...
  • Page 72 5.3.4-2 Message name (1) message number specified ● A message name is automatically attached when print data is registered. ● Based on the message name displayed in the upper left hand corner of the screen, the last 4 digits are replaced with the message number and used as the new message name.
  • Page 73 5.3.5 Print Condition Transmission 5.3.5-1 Text (1)Line count / print format uniformity ESC2 Header 22H Classification 31H ● Line count and print format are made uniform for all print items. ● Line count of all rows are made uniform based on the first row. ●...
  • Page 74 (4)Print format text ● Line count and Line spacing Classification ESC2 Header 22H Line count Line spacing Line count (1 to 5) Line spacing (0 to 4) (5 lines : 0 to 2) ● Character size and inter-character space Classification ESC2 Header 23H Character size...
  • Page 75 [Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used. ● Line count and Line spacing Character size Header 22H Line count Line spacing 30H:5 × 31H:5 × × 32H:7 Line count (1 to 5) Line spacing (0 to 2) ×...
  • Page 76 ● Character width Classification ESC2 Header 25H 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place Character width (0000 to 3999) ● Character orientation Classification Character ESC2 Header 25H orientation Character orientation (0 to 3) ● Print start delay Header 25H Classification ESC2 1000s place 100s place...
  • Page 77 ● Target sensor filter Classification ESC2 Header 25H Division Division (1:time setup, 2:until end of print) ● Target sensor filter setting value Classification ESC2 Header 25H 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place Value (0000 to 9999) ● Ink drop charge rule Classification ESC2 Header 25H...
  • Page 78 [Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used. ●Character height Header 30H 10s place Units place Character height (00 to 99) ● Character width Header 31H 100s place 10s place Units place Character width (000 to 199) ● Character orientation Header 32H Units place orientation...
  • Page 79 ● The total number of vertical dots cannot exceed the limit. Machine type Maximum number of vertical dots UX-P 32 dots ● Some characters cannot be entered depending on the character size. If a print item contains an unavailable character after a character size change, its contents are changed to a space.
  • Page 80 (4) Bar code use and bar code type ● Two or more bar code types cannot coexist. ● When bar code set up is completed for a print item, its inter-character space can not be changed. (The inter-character space need not be transmitted in this case.) ●...
  • Page 81 5.3.6 Free Layout Transmission 5.3.6-1 Overview ● When Format setup is "Free layout", the selected print item can be moved individually. ● Free layout transmission shall be made independently. Free layout transmission can NOT be transmitted with Print format or Print specification or Print description. ●...
  • Page 82 (2)Specify Horizontal/Vertical directions and move ● Specify the number of dots for moving and the print item will be moved. ● Horizontal and Vertical move Item Classification ESC2 Header 24H (Contd.) number Item number (1 to 100) Horizontal 10000s 1000s place 100s place 10s place Unit place (Contd.)
  • Page 83 5.3.6-3 Example of Free layout transmission (1) Specify Horizontal/Vertical coordinate and move STX ESC2 Header, Item No. Horizontal (X) Vertical (Y) classification coordinate coordinate [Transmission result] Print item 5: Horizontal (X) coordinate will be set to 120 and Vertical (Y) coordinate to 25. STX ESC2 Header, Item No.
  • Page 84 (2) Specify Horizontal/Vertical directions and move STX ESC2 Header, Item No. Horizontal (X) direction Vertical (Y) direction classification [Transmission result] Move print item 10 rightward by 100 and upward by 20. STX ESC2 － － Header, Item No. Horizontal (X) direction Vertical (Y) direction classification [Transmission result] Move print item 20 leftward by 20 and downward by 5.
  • Page 85 5.3.7 Calendar Conditions Transmission 5.3.7-1 Text (1) Calendar Conditions Transmission ● Substitution rules No. Calendar Units Classifica- ESC2 Header 28H 10s place block No. place tion Substitution rules No. (01 to 99) Calendar block No. (1 to 8) ● Offset Calendar Units Classifica-...
  • Page 86 ● Zero-suppression Calendar Classifica- ESC2 Header 28H Type Mode block No. tion Mode Type Calendar block No. 30H : Disable 30H : Year (1 to 8) 31H : Zero-suppression (space) 31H : Month 32H : Zero-suppression (character fill) 32H : Day 33H : Hour 34H : Minute 35H : Week...
  • Page 87 [Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used. (1) Initial value, Range, Jump from, Jump to, Reset Header 80H Item No. Type Setting value Code of type Initial value Range 1 Range 2 Jump from Jump to Reset ASCII ASCII is hexadecimal number.
  • Page 88 5.3.7-3 Example of count conditions transmission (1) Example of reset STX ESC2 Header, Count Reset value 00000 classification block No. [Transmission results] Defines reset value 00000 for count block 1. 5.3.8 User Pattern Character Transmission 5.3.8-1 Text ● When the number of communication bytes is set to "1" for communication Character ESC2 Header 32H Classification...
  • Page 89 5.3.8-2 Character size ● The character size is represented by the codes shown in the following table. 5.3.8-3 Pattern data (1) Pattern data length ● The pattern data length per character varies with the character size as indicated below. Character size code table No.
  • Page 90 × × Inter-character space data area : Unavailable area Inter-character space data area Note:The inter-character space is 1 dot at the maximum for 7 × × Inter-character space data area 5-31 ●Transmission Sequences...
  • Page 91 × Inter-character space data area 3 (Chimney) 5 (Chimney) 5 (Chimney) × × × ●Transmission Sequences 5-32...
  • Page 92 ● For pattern data composition purposes, the data is arranged in successive order, beginning from the bottom left, from bottom to top and from left to right. b) Pattern data example [For a character size of 5 × Unusable area 4 5 6 7 8 ●...
  • Page 93 [For a character size of 18 × ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●...
  • Page 94 5.3.8-4 Character codes For character code designation, either ASCII codes or 2-byte codes are used. (1) ASCII codes (when the number of communication bytes is 1) User pattern character ASCII D9 DA DB DC DD DE DF User pattern character ASCII EA EB EC ED EE User pattern character...
  • Page 95 5.3.9 On-line/off-line Transmission Procedure 5.3.9-1 Text (1) Change to online ESC2 Header 73H (2) Change to offline ESC2 Header 74H [Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used. (1) Change to online Header 79H (2) Change to offline Header 7AH ●...
  • Page 96 5.3.10 Remote Operation Transmission 5.3.10-1 Text Type 30H:Operation start ESC2 Header 72H Type 31H:Operation stop 32H:Deflection voltage control (ON) 33H:Deflection voltage control (OFF) 34H:Fault clear [Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used. Header 71H Type 5.3.10-2 Types of control Types of control for operation Type Content...
  • Page 97 5.3.11 Time control 5.3.11-1 Text (1) Date/time setup transmission ● Current time Header 1000s 100s Units Units Classification ESC2 place place place place place place (Contd.) Month Year Units Units Units Units place place place place place place place place Hour Minutes Second...
  • Page 98 [Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used. (1) Date/time setup transmission ● Current date/time Header 72H 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place 10s place Units place (Contd.) Year Month 10s place Units place 10s place Units place 10s place Units place...
  • Page 99 5.3.12 Print item deletion transmission 5.3.12-1 Overview ● The first print item will be left. ● All the print message in the first print item will be deleted. ● The print format of the first print item will be kept. ●...
  • Page 100 5.4 Code Tables 5.4.1 Code Tables (1)Transmission control ASCII Name Description Code that is transmitted immediately before text. (start) Code that is transmitted immediately after text. (end) This enquiry code is used when the external device checks whether the IJ printer is ready for signal reception. This code must be transmitted before data transmission to the IJ printer.
  • Page 101 (2)ASCII codes High-order Low-order ↑ DLE Space ↑ ↑ ↑ STX DC2 ↑ ↑ ETX DC3 ↑ ↑ 年 月 ↑ ↑ ENQ NAK ↑ ↑ 日 & ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑...
  • Page 102 Special characters (2-byte codes) (When special characters can be input) Characters Communication code F340 F341 F342 F343 F344 F345 F346 F347 F348 F349 F34A F34B F34C F34D F34E F34F Characters Communication code F350 F351 F352 F353 F354 F355 F356 F357 F358 F359 F35B F35C F35E F35F Characters...
  • Page 103 Arabic characters (2-byte codes) Characters Communication code F44D F44C F44B F44A F449 F448 F447 F446 F445 F444 F443 F442 F441 F440 Characters Communication code F45B F45A F459 F458 F457 F456 F455 F454 F453 F452 F451 F450 F44F F44E Characters Communication code F465 F464 F463 F462 F461 F460 F45F F45B F45D F45C...
  • Page 104 (4)User pattern characters (2-byte codes) Fixed size User pattern character 2-byte code F140 F141 F142 F143 F144 F145 F146 F147 F148 F149 F14A F14B F14C F14D F14E F14F User pattern character 2-byte code F150 F151 F152 F153 F154 F155 F156 F157 F158 F159 F15A F15B F15C F15D F15E F15F User pattern character 2-byte code F160 F161 F162 F163 F164 F165 F166 F167 F168 F169 F16A F16B F16C F16D F16E F16F...
  • Page 105 Free size User pattern character 2-byte code F640 F641 F642 F643 F644 F645 F646 F647 F648 F649 F64A F64B F64C F64D F64E F64F User pattern character 2-byte code F650 F651 F652 F653 F654 F655 F656 F657 F658 F659 F65A F65B F65C F65D F65E F65F User pattern character 2-byte code F660 F661 F662 F663 F664 F665 F666 F667 F668 F669 F66A F66B F66C F66D F66E F66F...
  • Page 106 (7)Calendar character code ● Set "calendar block starting character" as the first character and set "calendar block ending charater" as the last character. (Example) Calendar block Y Y M M D D Calendar block end character Calendar character Calendar block start character Total number Month Day of...
  • Page 107 (Example 2) Example of when setting 2 calendar blocks to print item 1 02H 10H 31H 0FH F2H 60H F2H 50H F2H 51H F2H 51H F2H 52H F2H 72H 0EH (Contd.) Start STX DLE Calendar Calendar Calendar Calendar character character Calendar block 1 41H 42H 43H 0FH F2H 62H F2H 52H F2H 53H F2H 73H 0EH 03H Start...
  • Page 108 Example of when performing printings transmission of count character (Example 1)Example of when setting a count block to print item 1 Start character Count Count End character Count block [Transmission results] : Count block range C C C C Print item1 : Count character (Example 2)Example of when setting 2 count blocks to print item 1 02H 10H 31H 0FH F2H 6AH F2H 5AH F2H 5AH F2H 5AH F2H 5AH F2H 7AH 0EH...
  • Page 109 5.4.2 Header Table ESC2 Header Classification Data Type Header Classification Data section count Recall Message number 0001 to 2000 Message number 0001 to 2000 Registration Message name 1 to 12 Message name: Max 12 digits Line count, print format uniformity Line count : 1 to 6 Line count/Line spacing Line spacing: 0 to 4 (5 or 6 lines : 0 to 2)
  • Page 110 Data Type Header Classification Data section count Calendar block : 1 to 8 Substitution rules No. Substitution rules No. : 01 to 99 Calendar block : 1 to 8 Type : 0 to 4 Offset Offset : Year 0000 to 0099 (Year / month / day / hour / Month 0000 to 0099 minute)
  • Page 111 5.5 Communication Timing 5.5.1 Signal Timing (1)In overwrite-protected mode On-line Off-line External device IJ printer ACK ACK ACK ACK (No signal output) Not ready Readiness Ready for for reception reception reception Print start signal Printing operation (a) When the IJ printer is off-line ●...
  • Page 112 (e) When a data transmission is aborted (the transmission of up to the ETX ● The IJ printer printings remain unchanged. For data retransmission, perform either of the following procedures. Transmit the DC2 (retransmission) code to the IJ printer. Press the Comm On-line / Off-line button to enter the off-line mode, and then switch back to the on-line mode.
  • Page 113 (3) Switching print data with no occurrence of fault "Print data changeover in progress M" The following shows the method of use with no occurrence of "Print data changeover in progress M" when switching the print contents during transmission: (a) Print timing schematic diagram Print target Print target Print target...
  • Page 114 5.5.2 Response Time 5.5.2-1 Time interval (T1) between external device communication and IJ printer response External device ……… IJ printer Baud rate (bps) T0 Maximum time (ms) 150 to 1200 2400 to 115200 (1) When Print format is set to "Individual" or "Overall" Time interval T1 when Print format is set to "Individual"...
  • Page 115 (2) When Print format is set to "Free layout" Time interval T1 when Print format is set to "Free layout" T1 Maximum time (ms) No. Transmission type Conditions Remarks Within 24 items 25 items or more The print message transfer ACK condition is t=fixed.
  • Page 116 5.5.2-2 Time interval (T2) between IJ printer response and printing start External  device IJ printer 5ms (*7)       Print start signal Printing   operation (1)When Print format is set to "Individual" or "Overall" Time interval T2 when Print format is set to "Individual" or "Overall" T2 Minimum time (ms) Transmission type Conditions Remarks...
  • Page 117 Time T2 when there is a data matrix, QR code, Micro QR, GS1 DataBar and Dotcode setting T2 Minimum time (ms) Barcode type Character size Within 24 items 25 items or more 5×8, 10×12 8×N+20 Data matrix 12×16, 18×24 15×N+40 QR (21×21) 200×N 200×N...
  • Page 118 *7 If the communication time interval is not sufficiently secured, it may not operate normally. *12 When there is a data matrix, QR code, Micro QR, GS1 DataBar and Dotcode setting, the time is as follows: Time T2 when there is a data matrix, QR code, Micro QR, GS1 DataBar and Dotcode setting T2 Minimum time (ms) Barcode type Character size...
  • Page 119 5.6 Communication Monitor Function ● The contents of serial communications between the external device and IJ printer are displayed. ● Up to 3,000 bytes of data can be acquired at a time. ● When you press the Start button, the system erases monitored data and acquires new data. ●...
  • Page 120 (3) Explanation of USB output function. ● When you press the USB output button, the Communication description which is displayed on screen can be output to a USB memory. ● The Communication description which is displayed on screen can be output to a USB memory. when "Comm.
  • Page 121 5.7 Warning Messages ● If any communication is in error, the associated warning message appears below the status display area. ● Note the message to confirm the error and then take remedial action as appropriate for the indicated error code. Warning Print description [Ready     ]...
  • Page 122 Error Name Description Check code 014 Parity error The parity error occurred. Check the baud rate and data format. Print format code Check the print format transmission text The print format data value was illegal. error section. 016 Overrun error The overrun error occurred.
  • Page 123 Error Name Description Check code Setting conditions ● Setting value does not satisfy the Communication text re-check. error required conditions. 033 Setting range error ● Setting value is out of stipulated range. Communication text re-check. Free layout ● Free layout transmission was made transmission- when Format setup is "Individual"...
  • Page 124 5.8 Precautions 5.8.1 Notes on Product speed matching Feature Use (1) If the product speed matching signal cannot be entered during printing, the printing state continues to prevail so that communication may not be established (no response can be made). If such a situation is encountered, perform procedure below.
  • Page 125 5.9 Communication Buffer 5.9.1 Overview (1) Print content transmission ● The print contents received through print content transmission will not be reflected in printing immediately, but will be temporarily held in buffer. ● The print contents are fetched from the buffer one by one for each printing, and reflected in subsequent printing.
  • Page 126 5.9.2 Description of Functions (1) Application procedure ● Prepare the following in advance: Preliminary Preparation Items Procedure Specify "overwrite-enabled" for communication mode on the communication environment screen. In addition, specify "t=fixed" for print message transfer ACK. Set the buffer function on the second page of the communication environment setting screen to "enable".
  • Page 127 (2) Buffer ● The print content receive buffer has a queue structure (beginning with oldest data, in sequence). ● Print content is fetched from the buffer for each printing. ● Once the Ready status is set, the first print content will be fetched from the buffer. ●...
  • Page 128 (Example 3) When offline is restored during normal operation, and printing is subsequently performed in standard mode: Online External device IJ printer Ready Printing (Example 4) Buffer repeat count is 2. External device IJ printer Printing (Example 5) Timing of Fault : Print completed, Data count when error occurs : 2 External device IJ printer Printing...
  • Page 129 5.9.3 External Communications 5.9.3-1 Transmitting print contents (1) Function ● The received print content will not be reflected in printing immediately, but temporarily held in buffer. Item  External device Content IJ printer ● To facilitate operation, first input fixed characters that do not need to be changed, and then transmit only the print items to be changed.
  • Page 130 5.9.4 Errors (1) Errors during external communications Errors during print content transmission and print data call-up Condition Type of error NAK is returned. Not all received print contents could be held in buffer because However, this will not cause any its capacity was exceeded external communication error.
  • Page 131 6. CIRCULATION SYSTEM WORK AND ADJUSTMENT METHOD WARNING ● Never pour the ink and makeup waste into a sewer, etc. Have the ink and makeup drainage processed by an industrial waste processor as special control industrial waste and used wiping papers and the empty container as industrial waste.
  • Page 132 6.1 Circulation control screen operation and contents 6.1.1 Circulation control screen operation Start from the Maintenance menu. Perform menu 1 and menu 2 switching using Prev. menu and Next menu . 2017.07.07 12:45 Circulation control [Stop     ] Com=0 Eject ink Cleaning stop No-cleaning stop (Goes to Standby) HOME...
  • Page 133 6.1.2 Circulation control contents ● During generation of an "Main Ink Tank Too Full" fault, input from any of the keys is not accepted. Perform operation after referring to "6.12 Draining ink from the main ink tank" and clearing the fault. ●...
  • Page 134 6.1.3 Removing or Attaching the Main ink tank clamp Remove the piping of main ink tank and ink filter from clamp on the ceiling. Piping of Main ink tank Piping of Ink filter After the ink filter removed, pull the main ink tank forward. Ink filter Pull the clamp lever and release the lock to remove the clamp out of the main ink tank.
  • Page 135 Remove the connection block from the Main ink tank. ● To attach the clamp, perform the procedures above in the reverse order. CAUTION Convex part ② ① When placing the connection block to the main ink tank, align the pour spout of the main ink tank with the notch of the connection block.
  • Page 136 6.2 Replacing the ink (1) Overview ● This operation is performed when replacing old ink with new ink. ● Do not perform this operation while ink is being ejected. Perform it after setting the IJ printer to the "Stop" state. ●...
  • Page 137 Remove the connection block from the main ink tank. ● Remove the connection block from the main ink tank, referring to "6.1.3 Removing or Attaching the Main ink tank clamp". Circulation control [Service    ] 2017.07.07 12:45 Com=0 Ink Drainage Process：Ink replacement Ink rep.
  • Page 138 Drain ink in accordance with the operation guide on the screen. ● When you want to stop drainage, press Abort . ● When abort processing was performed, repeat operation from step　 . Circulation control [Service    ] 2017.07.07 12:45 Com=0 Process：Ink replacement Ink Drainage Ink rep.
  • Page 139 Press the Start/Continue after checking is complete. The screen shown below then opens and the ink in the printer drains away via the connection block. Circulation control [Service    ] 2017.07.07 12:45 Com=0 Ink Drainage Process：Ink replacement Ink rep. Operation guide Ink refill Abort Proc.
  • Page 140 When the predetermined period of time elapses, the following operating guidance appears on the display. 2017.07.07 12:45 Circulation control [Service    ] Com=0 Process：Ink replacement Ink Drainage Ink rep. Drawing Operation guide Ink refill Clean the ink inside of the main ink tank with makeup.
  • Page 141 Press the Start/Continue . The following operating guidance appears. 2017.07.07 12:45 Circulation control [Service    ] Com=0 Ink Drainage Process：Ink replacement Ink rep. Drawing Operation guide Ink refill Stir the sediment with the attached stirring bar and fill the ink in the tank. When ready, press <Start/Continue>.
  • Page 142 Fasten the cap of the ink reservoir. ● Fasten it securely. Solvent components may evaporate. Push in the reservoir to return it to the original position. Place the end of the print head in a beaker. ● Provide against an ink stream bend. Press the Start/Continue .
  • Page 143 Press the Start/Continue . ● The screen shown below then opens, and the ink refill in the circulation path starts. ● After a while, the ink ejects from the nozzle. Check the ink stream position. Circulation control [Service    ] 2017.07.07 12:45 Com=0 Ink Drainage Process：Ink replacement...
  • Page 144 Return the ink filter to its original state (piping D is the downside). Piping D Ink filter Press the Start/Continue . ● The "Circulation control" screen then opens as follows. 2017.07.07 12:45 Circulation control [Stop     ] Com=0 Eject ink Cleaning stop No-cleaning stop (Goes to Standby) HOME Nozzle backwash...
  • Page 145 6.3 How to correct ink stream bending and nozzle clogging WARNING ● Wear protective gear (goggles and mask). ● If the ink or makeup gets in your eyes or mouth, immediately rinse with warm water and consult a doctor. ● Perform work after confirming that there is no one in the ink ejection direction. (Perform this work by inserting the print head tip into a beaker, etc.) 6.3.1 Nozzle backwash ●...
  • Page 146 Suction ends in about 1 minute and the screen returns to the Circulation control screen. ● To stop operation, press Abort . Check if ink stream bending or nozzle clogging has been repaired. ● Display the screen after the Circulation control screen. 2017.07.07 12:45 Circulation control [Stop     ]...
  • Page 147 6.3.2 Nozzle orifice disassembly and cleaning ● This is the procedure when ink stream bending or nozzle clogging is not repaired even when nozzle backwash was performed. ● Do not perform this work while ink is being ejected. Perform it after setting the IJ printer to the Stop state.
  • Page 148 Clean the nozzle section. Using the cleaning bottle, pour the makeup over the nozzle section to clean it, from which the nozzle orifice has been removed. Cleaning bottle Beaker Install the nozzle orifice. a) Use the tweezers to hold the O-ring and put it into the nozzle body.
  • Page 149 Remove the nozzle orifice once and make sure that the O-ring has been installed. O-ring Attach to the groove Reinsert the nozzle orifice, and use the four screws to secure it. ● Use the four screws to secure the nozzle orifice so that the characters on it face up.
  • Page 150 6.3.3 Nozzle orifice replacement ● If the unit does not recover even when the procedure in "6.3.2 Nozzle orifice disassembly and cleaning" is performed, replace the orifice plate.. ● Spare nozzle orifice is packed in the accessories. Remove the nozzle orifice. (1) Following in "6.3.2 Nozzle orifice disassembly and cleaning", remove the nozzle orifice.
  • Page 151 6.4 Stream alignment WARNING ● Wear protective gear (goggles and mask). ● If the ink or makeup gets in your eyes or mouth, immediately rinse with warm water and consult a doctor. ● Perform work after confirming that there is no one in the ink ejection direction. (Perform this work by inserting the print head tip into a beaker, etc.) This operation is performed when the nozzle or nozzle orifice has been replaced.
  • Page 152 Adjust the horizontal direction and vertical direction positions. CAUTION ● Do not simultaneously loosen the horizontal direction lock screw and vertical direction lock screw because the adjustment is difficult. (a) Horizontal direction adjustment procedure Slightly loosen the two horizontal direction lock screws. As to the screw loosening, please see the precautions below.
  • Page 153 6.5 Cleaning the Gutter ● When the ink recovery system becomes dry or clogged, the line from the gutter to the ink main tank can be cleaned by performing “Gutter cleaning”. ● Do not perform this operation while ink is being ejected. Perform it after setting the IJ printer to the "Stop" state.
  • Page 154 6.6 Replacing the ink filter Perform it in a state in which the ink has been drained. The ink is not wasted if performed simultaneously with the ink replacement. Display the Circulation control screen and press the Ink filter replacement → Start/Continue .
  • Page 155 CAUTION If ink is accidentally spilt, wipe it up promptly with wiping paper or something similar. ● In addition, do not close the maintenance cover until you are sure that the wiped portion has completely dried. Press Start/Continue afer draining ink from the main ink tank. ●...
  • Page 156 Press the Start/Continue . The screen shown below then opens and the ink in the printer drains away via the connection block. 2017.07.07 12:45 Circulation control [Service    ] Com=0 Ink Drainage Process：Ink filter replacement Filter rep. Drawing Operation guide Ink refill Abort Proc.
  • Page 157 ● Wash and clean off any ink residue after disposing of ink inside the main ink tank using makeup. If ink residue adheres, tightening clamp of the main ink tank may be difficult and solvent component may evaporate. Main ink tank ●...
  • Page 158 Pull out the ink filter. Remove the piping couplings (C and D), and replace it with a new ink filter. CAUTION Mount and remove the piping couplings by ① Piping C rotating them by hand instead of using a tool. Be careful not to mistake the piping mounting ②...
  • Page 159 Add the new ink to the ink reservoir. ● Remove the rotor from the ink reservoir using stirring bar, and clean the rotor with makeup. (Rotor will be attracted to the stirring bar by magnetic force.) ● Clean ink adhering to inside of ink reservoir with makeup. ●...
  • Page 160 Press the Start/Continue . ● The following screen then opens. Circulation control [Service    ] 2017.07.07 12:45 Com=0 Ink Drainage Process：Ink filter replacement Filter rep. Drawing Operation guide Ink refill Change the direction of the ink filter so that tube (D) is at the top of the filter.
  • Page 161 Press the Start/Continue . ● The screen shown below then opens, and the ink refill in the circulation path starts. ● After a while, the ink ejects from the nozzle. Check the ink stream position. Circulation control [Service    ] 2017.07.07 12:45 Com=0 Ink Drainage Process：Ink filter replacement...
  • Page 162 Return the ink filter to its original state (piping D is the downside). Piping D Ink filter Open the "Parts usage time mgmt." screen (menu 2 of the "circulation control" screen), and set the ink filter time to "0". 2017.07.07 12:45 Parts usage time mgmt.
  • Page 163 6.7 Replacing the recovery filter ● Do not perform this operation while ink is being ejected. Perform it after setting the IJ printer to the "Stop" state. Recovery filter Remove the lock nut by turning it by hand. Lock nut Remove the filter case upward and set the new filter case.
  • Page 164 Open the Part usage time mgmt. screen (menu 2 of the Circulation control screen) and set the Recovery filter to "0". 2017.07.07 12:45 Parts usage time mgmt. [Stop        ] Com=0  （hours）  （hours） ０００００ ０１０００ ０１０００ Ink filter Circulation unit Recovery filter ０００００ ０００００...
  • Page 165 6.8 Replacing the circulation filter Perform it in a state in which the ink has been drained. The ink is not wasted if performed simultaneously with the ink replacement. Perform "6.2 Replacing the ink" . (The state in which there is no ink within the circulation path). Replace the circulation filter at the position shown below.
  • Page 166 6.9 Adjusting the pressure ● Check the pressure before printing state check at the start of operation. ● Do not perform this operation in the Stop state. Perform it in the state in which ink is ejected. Open the Operation management screen. (a) New HMI (b) Previous HMI Operation management...
  • Page 167 6.10 Excitation V adjustment (1) Overview ● The Excitation V set value is 0 to 19. The state of the ink drops is different for each setting. ● The optimum Excitation V set value must be input to maintain good print quality. ●...
  • Page 168 Print data Select the contents and conditions of the characters to be printed. Print data For test Data to be displayed Prints using the currently set print  description and print conditions. Prints using the following test conditions: ・Number of lines  : 1 line ・Character size  : 12 16 dots × ・Inter-character space  : 1 ・Character height  : 99 ・Character width  : 5 ・Ink drop use  : 1/3 ・Print character description  :■■nn123ABC           ...
  • Page 169 Perform nozzle property test printing. ● When "Print trigger source" is , press Start printings . Button input When "Print trigger source" is , input the sensor signal. Sensor CAUTION ● During the nozzle property test, the state of creation of the ink drops may become "...
  • Page 170 6.11 Ink drop state check method ● The state of the ink drops can be checked by using a magnifying glass. ● Perform this work in the Eject ink state. WARNING ● Wear protective gear (goggles and mask). ● If the ink or makeup gets in your eyes or mouth, immediately rinse with warm water and consult a doctor.
  • Page 171 Ink drops creation state confirmation table Ink drop shape Judgment Name Remarks A mode Good B mode Perfect High-speed small-diameter mode Allowable Two or fewer small-diameter drops Constant-speed small-diameter allowed mode Low-speed small-diameter allowed mode When the shape of the ink drops is not allowed, update to the optimum set value reffering to "6.10 Excitation V adjustment"...
  • Page 172 6.12 Draining ink from the main ink tank ● When the main ink tank too full fault is generated, the ink cannot be drained by screen operation. Drain the ink and refill with new ink as follows: WARNING ● Wear protective gear (goggles and mask). ●...
  • Page 173 6.13 Testing operation of solenoid valve and pump ● The operation confirmation of solenoid valve and pump is performed. Supply valve (MV1) Replenishment valve (MV2) Recovery valve (MV3) Agitation valve (MV4) Circulation valve (MV5) Pressure relief valve (MV6) Makeup valve (MV7) Cleaning valve (MV8)
  • Page 174 6.14 On-Screen reminder for maintenance parts replacement ● When the maintenance parts replacement period arrives, a message that informs the operator can be displayed. (Objective maintenance parts) "Ink filter, Recovery filter, Air filter". ● The maintenance parts operating time is incremented by 1 each hour in the ink jet state. ●...
  • Page 175 6.15 Long-term Shutdown CAUTION ● A special work is required to perform the Long-term Shutdown procedure. It is 　recommended to contact your local distributor and ask for the work. Should you desire to conduct the work by yourself, the cautions must be fully understood 　beforehand.
  • Page 176 6.15.1 Process prior to long-term shutdown (1) Overview ● This operation is the storage work performed when the IJ printer is shut down for exceeding the period indicated in Table 1. ● The storage procedure for long-term shutdown is completed by draining the ink from the ink circulation system and cleaning it with the makeup.
  • Page 177 Open the "Circulation control" screen, and press the Process prior to long-term shutdown and the Start/Continue . Circulation control [Stop     ] 2017.07.07 12:45 Com=0 Eject ink Cleaning stop No-cleaning stop (Goes to Standby) HOME Nozzle backwash Gutter cleaning Prev.Dsp. Next Dsp. Ink filter Ink replacement Ink circulation replacement...
  • Page 178 Clean the circulation system. ● Perform operation in accordance with the operation guide on the screen. Circulation control [Service     ] 2017.07.07 12:45 Com=0 Process : Process prior to InkDrainage long-term shutdown Systemclean Operation guide InkDrainage Systemclean Insert the nozzle of the cleaning bottle in the Supply Port and inject approximately 150ml of makeup in the ink reservoir.
  • Page 179 Repeat the operations of (Perform the ink drainage to cleaning of the circulation system threr times in total.) Mount the nozzle rubber seal. ● Mount the "nozzle rubber seal" between the charge electrode and the nozzle orifice. CAUTION 1. Before installing the nozzle rubber seal, be sure to thoroughly clean it with the makeup.
  • Page 180 6.15.2 Startup process after long-term shutdown [Overview] ● This operation is the work for draining the makeup which cleaned the ink circulation system at "Process prior to long-term shutdown" and the work for refilling it with the ink. ● To completely drain the makeup from the circulation system, you should charge the circulation system with the ink, drain the ink, and refill the ink into the system.
  • Page 181 Operating procedure- "Process after long-term shutdown" (a) Open the "Circulation control" screen, and press the Process after long-term shutdown then the Start/Continue . Circulation control [Stop     ] 2017.07.07 12:45 Com=0 Eject ink Cleaning stop No-cleaning stop (Goes to Standby) HOME Nozzle backwash Gutter cleaning Prev.Dsp.
  • Page 182 Open the "Operation management" screen. Arbitrarily rotate the handle of Pressure-reducing valve clockwise/counterclockwise and check if the pressure changes. After confirming the change, adjust the valve and set the Ink pressure to standard setting with a tolerance of 0.002. (a) New HMI (b) Previous HMI Operation management ×...
  • Page 183 6.16 Automatic stirring during shutdown Pigmented ink is ink whose components are likely to be deposited. When the IJ printer is continuously shut down for extended time, there is the possibility of problem such as no ink ejection when operating the printer, or no recovery possible due to accretion of ink inside the printer.
  • Page 184 6.17 How to check the rotor in Ink reservoir and Main ink tank WARNING ● Wear protective gear (goggles and mask). ● If the ink or makeup gets in your eyes or mouth, immediately rinse with warm water and consult a doctor. ●...
  • Page 185 Press test button. ● The stirrer operatin is displayed. Drive : The stirrer will start rotation. Stop : The stirrer will stop rotation. ● Check the operating sound stirrer makes to find out whether the rotor is set in ink reservoir or Main ink tank respectively, or to find out whether the rotor is firmly-fixed in Ink reservoir or Main ink tank.
  • Page 186 ● For the IJ printer to operate smoothly, the following maintenance work is necessary. CAUTION Use Hitachi approved consumables and periodic replacement parts. Using products that are not designated by Hitachi could cause a failure in certain functions. (1)Replacement of consumables Replace the following filters according to the “Replacement guideline”.
  • Page 187 Replacing the air filter Trun off the power. Loosen the knobs (thumb screws) and remove the intake fan cover. Intake fan cover Knob (thumb Screw) Remove the old filter and set the new filter. (Please set the new filter with red-mark being invisible.) Air filter Red-mark inside Set the intake fan cover.
  • Page 188 Open the Part usage time mgmt. screen (menu 2 of the Circulation control screen) and set the time of the air filter to “0”. Parts usage time mgmt. [Stop        ] 2017.07.07 12:45 Com=0  （hours）  （hours） Ink filter ０００００ ０００００ Circulation unit ０１０００ ０００００...
  • Page 189 “Performance parts for repair” are parts necessary to maintain the functions of the product. Please fill in for later use. Customer memo: Useful when communicating with the service in charge. Your Hitachi sales representative: Tel: Person in charge: Your Hitachi distributor:...
  • Page 190 8. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 8.1 Outside Dimensions 8-1 ●Outside Dimensions...
  • Page 191 ●Outside Dimensions 8-2...
  • Page 192 8.2 Electrical Connection Diagram (1)UX-P 8-3 ●Electrical Connection Diagram...
  • Page 193 (2)UX-P**1n ●Electrical Connection Diagram 8-4...
  • Page 194 8.3 Circulation System Diagram 8-5 ●Circulation System Diagram...
  • Page 195 9. APPENDIX Bar code, 2-dimensional code ● See "4.7.5 Print a bar code" and "4.14.3 Set various printing" in the Instruction Manual. (1) Precautions when using EAN-13 code ● When bar code is "EAN-13" and "EAN-13 Add-On 5" the area for inputting the 2-digit "country code" is displayed on the print format screen.
  • Page 196 (3) Precautions when using code 128 ● The 2 modes include Code set B (Alphanumeric, numbers, symbols) and Code set C (numbers only). The mode can be changed by pressing "Code B" or "Code C" on the keyboard. ● In the case of continuous numbers, the bar can be shortened by setting to code set C. ●...
  • Page 197 [2] In case that Numbers and Uppercase characters are mixed. (C40 Encoding) 3 characters are treated as 2 digits. (Example 2) Basic calculation rule Total 11 digits 3 characters 3 characters 3 characters 3 characters 3 characters 1 digit = 2 digits = 2 digits = 2 digits = 2 digits...
  • Page 198 (5) Precautions when using QR Code and Micro QR ● Set as shown below for print item to which QR code or Micro QR is to be set: (i) Number of lines : 1 line (ii) Character size : 18 24, 24 32 (for QR code), 12 16 (for Micro QR), QR33 (for QR code 33...
  • Page 199 [About QR code 33×33] ● If the all conditions of the Table below are satisfied, dot matrix "QR33" and Bar code "QR(33 33)" will × appear on Print format screen. ● Ink drop use percentage : For better printing quality, ink drop use percentage should be set to 1/7 or 1/6. ●...
  • Page 200 (6) Precautions when using GS1 DataBar(Limited, Omnidirectional, Staced) code ● Thirteen(13) characters can be inputted. When a GS1 DataBar Limited is set, the heading character shall be 0 or 1 (zero or one). ● When adding Readable code (number; human readable code), select either 5 5 or 5 7 as the size of the ×...
  • Page 201 (7) Precautions when using DotCode ● The column which includes DotCode shall be set as follows. (i) Number of lines : 1 line - 4 lines* * When printing in 2 lines or more, only one "DotCode" can be set in one column. Two (2) or more DotCode cannot be set in the same column.
  • Page 202 Setting high-speed printing (1) Overview ● Four modes of HM, NM, QM or SM can be selected. By selecting the mode, high quality printing result can be ensured according to the line speed. HM mode NM mode Remarks HM mode is equivalent to particle use percentage of 1/1.
  • Page 203 Type of high-speed print and number of vertical dots used ● Number of vertical dots used in high-speed print is shown in Table below. ● When calculating printing preparation time, etc., pay attention to number of vertical dots. umber of vertical dots used in the nozzle diameter is 65 μ...
  • Page 204 Using reverse scan print (1) Overview ● Printing by reverse scan that inclines the particles in the reverse order of the conventional order by reverse scan control becomes possible. ● The tilt of the characters when the print target is transferred at high speed becomes smaller compared to the conventional control method.
  • Page 205 ● When set, reverse scan print "Enable", cannot be set even if any of the following user environment setup items are set. Moreover, when reverse scan print "Enable" print data is called under this ondition,it is corrected to "Disable". Item Set value 1 Char.
  • Page 206 Numeric characters pattern Capital letters character pattern Symbols character pattern Character pattern of alphanumeric characters (I, J, 4, ') when used with character orientation 1 (4) Usage precautions Printing preparation time (printing interval) ● When the user environment setup screen Print data changeover error was set to "Disable", the printing preparation time (printing interval) becomes longer than when it is set to "Enable"...
  • Page 207 Using High quality mode (1) Overview ● In terms of printing condition indicated in the table below, better printing quality would be obtained than normal one particularly when the product speed matching function is applied to print something at low speed, if a specific dot pattern which lessens a distortion of printing is adopted.
  • Page 208 <The patterns for 5×8, 2 lines, char. orientation = 0 or 1> <The patterns for 5×8, 2 lines, char. orientation = 2 or 3> <The patterns for 5×8, 3 lines, char. orientation = 0 or 1> 9-14 ● Using High quality mode...
  • Page 209 <The patterns for 5×8, 3 lines, char. orientation = 2 or 3> ● Using High quality mode 9-15...
  • Page 210 Change of Buttons, Icons and Status Colors When you would like to make changes on the buttons, icons and status colors, please contact your nearest local distributor. (1) "Standby/Ready Change Button" ● When the Control Menu Buttons are available on the touch screen, "Standby/Ready Change Button" will be displayed ([Disable] and [Enable]).
  • Page 211 ● "Ready" state → "Standby" state switching ● With the conveyor interlock being activated by "Ready" signal, should this "Ready" signal be turned to "Standby", the conveyor will stop. " " Press Ready and the message Print Abort Confirmation appears. Ready         ...
  • Page 212 (2) Change of Icons ● The icons displayed on touch screen will be changed. ● With this change, the icons displayed on the screen can be seen easily. ● For icon type selection, please contact your local distributor. ● Icons displayed or not is set by "ICON Display" [Enable] or [Disable] on touch screen setup. Supported Icons Icon Type Example...
  • Page 213 (3) Change of Status Color ● The background color of IJP status will be changed. ● With this changes, the background color of "Ready" will be green which is the same color as the status indicator light. Background Colors of IJP Status Status Color State Before Change...
  • Page 214 Icon List (1) Operation Control Buttons Group Icon List 1 - Operation Control Buttons Group Icon Button Name Default English Japanese No Text Startup Shutdown Manual Com=0 Com=1 HOME Apply (2) Common Buttons Group Icon List 2 - Common Buttons Group Icon Button Name Default...
  • Page 215 (3) Keyboard Buttons Group Icon List 3 - Keyboard Buttons Group Icon Button Name Default English Japanese No Text Change Change V 123/Sign Logo Accent 1 Accent 2 Greek Russian 1 Russian 2 Arabic 1 Arabic 2 Arabic number Dedicated Kana Kana Convert SP Kanji Convert...
  • Page 216 (4) Mini-Keyboard Buttons Group Icon List 4 - Mini-Keyboard Buttons Group Icon Button Name Default English Japanese No Text Logo Special 1 Special 2 Arabic number Kana (5) Print Format Screen Buttons Group Icon List 5 - Print Format Screen Buttons Group Icon Button Name Default...
  • Page 217 IC Card Function Because the IC card is an optional component, it is not included with the IJ printer main unit. Please buy it separately. This function is not available at the area the license by the Radio Law is not acquired. ●...
  • Page 218 Press Login ID . Select a Login ID ("user" in this example), press OK . Create IC card [Stop      ] 2017.07.07 12:45 Com=0 Login ID Print data IC card type Login ID user admin Cancel user Confirmation Cancel Press OK . O K When the message, "Create IC card is in progress.
  • Page 219 When the message, "Create IC card is succeeded." is shown, creation of an IC card for user login is complete. Pressing Cancel will return you to the original screen. Create IC card [Stop      ] 2017.07.07 12:45 Com=0 Login ID Print data IC card type Login ID user...
  • Page 220 (2)-2 Creation of an IC card for print data selection Login with administrator privileges. See section 3.2 "Setting functions which can be performed". Press Create IC card in the Auxiliary function menu. Press "Print data" and the print data selection screen will be shown. Select the print data to be registered on the IC card ("SAMPLE 1"...
  • Page 221 When the message, "Create IC card is succeeded." is shown, creation of an IC card for print data selection is complete. Pressing Cancel will return you to the original screen. Create IC card [Stop      ] 2017.07.07 12:45 Com=0 IC card type Login ID Print data No△...
  • Page 222 (2)-3 Confirmation of IC card registration contents Login with administrator privileges. See section 3.2 "Setting functions which can be performed". Press Create IC card in the Auxiliary function menu. 2017.07.07 12:45 Aux. function menu [Stop     ] Com=0 Startup Manual Manage messages / Create user Calibrate touch Group...
  • Page 223 When the message, "Please pass IC card over the reader." is shown, pass the IC card over the reader on the IJ printer main unit. The data registered on the IC card (login ID or print data registration number: 4 half-width numerical digits) will be shown next to "Login ID" or "Print data". Pressing Back will return you to the previous screen.
  • Page 224 (3) Operating Instructions (3)-1 User login function Pass the IC card you made for user login over the reader on the IJ printer main unit while the "Print description (HOME screen)" is shown. The "User ID confirmation" message will be shown. Press OK and you will be logged in using the user ID registered on the card.
  • Page 225 (4) Troubleshooting Phenomenon Check Solution ● Is the IC card passed parallel to the ● Pass the IC card parallel to the reader reader on the IJ printer main unit and on the IJ printer unit within the read/ within the read/write range (0-10 write range (0-10 mm).
  • Page 226 INDEX 2-Dimensional code ..............9-1 Air purge .
  • Page 227 IC card ........9-23, 9-24, 9-25, 9-26, 9-27, 9-28, 9-29, 9-30, 9-31 Ink circulation .
  • Page 228 QR code ........5-21, 5-49, 5-55, 5-56, 5-57, 5-58, 5-59, 5-63, 9-4 Recovery filter .
  • Page 230 2S23L9703-4T...