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- Signage Printer
- UV Printer
Machine dimension (LxWxH) is 2995mm x 790mm x 1260mm.
Packing dimension (LxWxH) is 3015mm x 1035mm x 550mm.
Packing dimension (LxWxH) is 3015mm x 1035mm x 550mm.
The net weight of the machine is 270kg (appro.)
Fill command is used to fill ink in ink pipelines. To fill ink, Switch ON the machine and wait till machine is Ready. Press the Menu button available on the Machine LCD Screen and select the Head Cleaning option from the list. The list of cleaning options appears on the screen from where select the Fill option by moving the cursor and press the ENTER key from the keyboard. Now, the ink filling process gets started to fill cartridges to Ink pipe line.
The Dot Test option is used to check the dot placement accuracy of each color such as cyan, magenta, yellow and black. If color placement accuracy of any color is not correct, then print is not sharp. This option works to increase the print quality.
The head interleave test checks the edge’s orientation of the print head with respect to the head plate. The left and right edges of the print head should be exactly parallel to the head plate.
The Head Space alignment test checks the spacing between two heads of the machine. If two heads are not placed horizontally correct, then they can hamper the printing quality. After getting the head space alignment result, observe the printed patterns and select the best pattern from all the available. Enter the correction value in the given field in the LCD control panel screen to align the head.
This adjustment calibrates all the color channels with respect to the base color so that each color is properly aligned with others. The horizontal adjustment test includes the left, right, and bi-direction alignment tests.
VSD Mode 3
Seven head alignment options are available namely Dot Test, Head Interleave Test. Head Slant Test, Head Interval Test, Head Space Alignment, Feed Adjustment and Horizontal Adjustment.
The Suck Ink Time option is used to suck ink from head through the Captop Capping and sent the ink to the waste ink tank.
18 Sq.meter/Hour
1800MM
Recommended computer system requirements are:
- Processor: Intel Core i5
- RAM:4GB or More
- Operating System: Windows 10 Pro
- HDD Space: 1TB
AuraJet Machine supports 2.0 and 3.0 USB ports. The USB 3.0 port is a high-speed connectivity cable which reduces running time.
AuraJet machine has two models as per print head namely Single Head and Dual Head.
The room temperature should be maintained in the range of 18 - 28 Degree Celsius with humidity 20 - 80% RH. Additionally, the room should be closed, dust free and should not air draught.
Eco Solvent ink for CMYK
The head alignment process can only be performed when service mode is ON in the printer. Follow these steps to enable Service Mode:
- Press the Menu key available on the Machine LCD Screen.
- Select the System Option from the Menu List.
- After selecting it, the Advance Mode screen appears and enter the Password.
- Press OK Option from the LCD Panel. Now, the Service Mode is enabled.
The standard Flash Frequency value is 1000.
6 AMP MCB
8 Cartridges
The Head Space option is used to remove spacing between print heads.
Follow these steps to ready the head dampers:
- Insert the nut into the damper pipe.
- Insert the o-ring into the damper pipe.
- Insert the pipe in the damper.
- Fix the nut with the damper
There are several reasons when Carriage Left Movement command is not working such as loose connection of wire between motor and Main Board, check whether encoder scale is ok or not ok, clean the encoder scale, check whether Encoder Sensor is ok or not, check alignment of Encoder Scale and Encoder Sensor.
60KG
Single Phase
Flexi RIP software
3,4,6,4,6,8 passes are used for printing.
Head Interleave, Head Slant Test and Head Interval Test.
Feed Adjustment test, Horizontal Adjustment with Left, Right & Bi-direction and Head Space alignment.
Total power consumption is 7KW in which 1.2KW for machine and 5.8KW for heater.
Machine dimension (L x W x H) is 4960mm x 950mm x 1580mm.
Packing dimension (L x W x H) is 5150mm x 1175mm x 1790mm.
Room dimension is 7000 x 5000 x 3500 MM (L x W x H).
The net weight of the machine is 1350 Kg.
UPS power consumption is 10 KW for printer.
Recommended computer system requirements:
- Processor: Intel Core i5
- RAM: 8GB or higher
- Operating System: Windows10 Pro
- USB: 2.0 or 3.0
- HDD: 1000 GB
The room temperature should be 18 to 28 Degree Celsius and humidity 20 to 60% RH.
Steps to perform before installation of the printer:
- Check the Printer and it's parts
- Check the room surface
- Verify the room temperature
- Check the power supply and verified it
- Check the ventilation
- Verify the ink and store at favourable condition
- Ready the media for printing check
- Arrange two operators for training
Konica 6988
Eco solvent ink
Maximum production speed is 109 Sq Mtr/Hr.
Maximum printing width is 3200 mm.
To adjust head height, rotate the Head Height Adjustment knob available on the carriage in clockwise or anti-clock wise direction.
User can adjust head height during printing. To adjust head height, first pause the printing and adjust head height by rotating the Head Height Adjustment knob clockwise or anti-clock wise direction as per requirements.
Maximum thickness of media is up to 3 mm.
The Advance Media Sensor is used to sense the black and white media.
IR Heater
Vacuum bed helps to tightly hold media on the bed and remove wrinkles or unevenness.
Eco-friendly, fast dry and aqueous based ink is used for green printing in our machine.
Outdoor and indoor printing like sign board FL BL, indoor branding, translite printing, bus shelter, hording, standy etc.
Steps to install print head:
- Remove the Ink Inlet caps gently to avoid damage to the Print Head, as shown below:
- Fix the Air Releasing pipe on one end of the Ink Inlet Tube.
- Remove the Nozzle Cap from the Print Head.
- Mount the Print Head in the slot on the Head Plate.
- Fix all the screws (3x16 mm screws) gently on the Print Head.
- Fix the Ink Sub Tank pipe into the other end of the Ink Inlet.
- Remove the cap of the Air Releasing Pipe.
- Hold the pipe down and press the Purging button of a particular color.
- Simultaneous, release the purging button and cap the Air Releasing Pipe.
- Insert one end of the head cable on the top of the Print Head by following the arrow mark.
- Similarly, insert the second end of the head cable on the Head Board.
- Check whether the Waste Bottle is attached or not.
- Perform the Head Purging for all colors.
- Perform the Head Blotting to gently clean the Print Head.
- Perform the Nozzle Test to check the nozzle status of all the Print Heads.
The following checks should perform before using the printer:
- Check nozzle status by using the Nozzle Test.
- Check the waste ink bottle.
- Check ink level in the ink tanks
- Check the room environment and ventilation.
Precautions while working with print head:
- Always cap print heads when not in use.
- Maintain room temperature and other environmental aspects like dust free and close room.
- Don’t apply much pressure on head while cleaning.
- Don’t rub the nozzle surface.
- Don’t reuse the tissue paper.
- Don’t use the expiry ink.
- Use only recommended ink.
Steps to clean print head:
- Press the Purging button available on the front of the carriage each color.
- Multi fold the tissue paper 3-4 times.
- Hold it from one end such that other end remains flexible and extra pressure is not getting applied on the heads.
- Wet the other end of the tissue paper with solvent.
- Wipe it softly once, to soak all residue inks on the nozzle plate.
Steps to replace belt of step motor:
- Loosen all the four screws on the motor
- Remove belt and change it.
- Again, tight all the four screws to stretch the belt with motor.
Steps to switch OFF the printer:
- Check nozzle status by issuing the Nozzle Test command.
- Clean the capping area
- Unload the media
- Cap the print head by issuing the Capping command.
- Switch OFF the machine and main power.
- Cover the printer.
Steps to get ready the supply unit:
- Load the media.
- Set the supply direction in the auto mode.
Onyx Gama Print RIP software
6988H Head is used in Polo HQ machine.
2.5MM
This option is used to automatically disable or stop the pump ink when timeout occur
540 Mode
The Multiple Ink option is used to increase the print depth according no of passes. Additionally, this option also slow down the printing output speed.
1024X768 16 Bit resolution color monitor is used in Polo HQ machine.
The packing weight of Polo HQ machine is 1500 KG.
The Spray Period value is 180.
540X720, 540X1080 and 540X1440 DPI used in Polo HQ Machine For printing.
2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 passes are used in the Polo HQ Machine.
The Job Space option is used to set the space between multiple jobs.
Three options namely Default, Double and More are shown in the Multiple Ink option.
The Auto Skip White option is used to skip the white space in the image during printing.
The Step Time option is used to time interval of the feed motor.
1024 Nozzle
Eco Solvent Ink
24V SMPS
Total power consumption is 3.2KW in which 700W for machine, 500W for PC, 750W for pre-heater, 750W for post heater and 500W for extended heater.
Machine dimension (L x W x H) is 4700mm x 1050mm x 1550mm.
Packing dimension (L x W x H) is 5000mm x 1500mm x 1600mm.
The net weight of the machine is 595 Kg.
Procedure to load media:
- Lift Up Media Lever
- Unwind the media roll to reach near the platen and hold it.
- Insert the taken-out media between the platform and the pinch roller.
- Pull the media out in front of the machine.
- Holding the media firmly and push down the Media Lever.
- Turn on the Supply Auto/Supply switch in auto mode and carefully observe the direction of media either reverse or forward.
- Install the media clamps from both ends
- Pull the enough media so that it reaches to the Take Up roller (Optional) or let the media down by issuing the Print command).
- Paste the front edge of the media on the Core.
- Turn on the Take Up System and observe the media direction (either reverse or forward).
- Move the media forward so that it rolls easily over the Core.
- Adjust the bed vacuum to firmly hold the media as per the media type, using the Bed Vacuum regulator.
The length of password field is 16 digits.
To update X and Y speed, click the Main Menu? Settings? Edit option. The Setting window appears on the screen with several tabs. From this, select the Move tab. After that, set the X and Y speeds in their respective fields.
The extended heater is used to overcome the problem of print mot dry.
Machine Levellers are used to level the machine and ensure good printing quality.
The Pre-heater is used to remove the media moisture and dry media for good print quality. On the other hand, the post heater works after print and properly dry the print.
The recommended computer system requirements are:
- Processor: Intel Core i5
- RAM: 8GB or More
- Operating System: Windows 10 64 bit
- Storage: 1TB
4 Colors
20 AMP MCB
Reasons for head not firing and not printing:
- Clean heads using head cleaning techniques and verify by performing nozzle testing
- Check the head base voltage in temperature window, if not filled
- Check the head cable and fix it, if not
- Check if any air lock or no ink in the ink pipes
- Check the ink and air pipe for any cuts or loose connection
- Check ink in ink tanks
- Check the Negative Pressure, if not stable
Flexi and Onyx as per customer demand.
RIP Software is used to convert a raw image file to machine readable format.
Solvent base ink
51000
The Step option is used to control the Y move speed as per the number of passes which helps in fixing the perfect value without any gap or overlap in print.
The Spray Period option is used to increase or decrease the head firing frequency in the specified spray time.
Spray Period Value is 180
Spray Period Value is 180
The centre jack is used to support the machine from the centre so that print bed should align and level properly.
Resolution of color monitor is 1024X768 16 Bits
35CM
The Colorbar Space option is used to specify the distance colorbar and print as per media as well as space.
The Colorbar Placement option is used to enable or disable the colorbar and also to define the position of colorbar such as left, Right and both sides of print.
The Colorbar Width option is used to set the width of colorbar.
360 and 720 Modes of calibration are used in IRISJET PRO Machine for printing. The 360 mode is used for flex media and 720 mode for vinyl Print.
2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 passes for printing are used in IRISJET PRO machine.
3MM
The core holder bracket is used to tightly hold the media and control the media shifting.
One purging PCB board
Four ink filters
360X360, 360X540, 360X720 and 720X360, 720X540, 720X720
The printer should be installed in a clean, dust-free environment, with temperature 18 to 28 Degree Celsius and humidity 20 to 60% RH (Non Condensing).
Total power consumption is 7KW in which 1.2KW for machine and 5.8KW for heater.
Machine dimension (L x W x H) is 4960mm x 950mm x 1580mm.
Packing dimension (L x W x H) is 5150mm x 1175mm x 1790mm.
The room dimensions is 6960 X 4950 X 3500 MM (L x W x H).
The net weight of the machine is 1200 Kg.
Polo Turbo machine weight with iron packing is 1350 KG.
Polo Turbo machine weight with wooden packing is 1500KG.
Recommended computer system requirements:
- Processor: Intel Dual Core
- RAM: 8GB or More
- Operating Syetem: Windows 10 64 bit
- Storage: 1TB
Four Colors (KCMY)
32 AMP MCB
1024X768 16 Bits resolution color monitor
USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 Both ports are compatible in Polo Turbo Machine.
Polo Turbo Machine pre and post heater temperature setting range is 30 to 60 Degree Celsius.
30 PL 512iLNB print head
Spray period value is 180.
360X360, 360X540, 360X720, 720X720, 720X1080 and 720X1440 DPI are used for printing.
2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 passes are used in Polo Turbo Machine.
Base step value is 25000.
24V SMPS
The Head Height Adjust Knob is used to adjust the head height as per the media thickness by moving the knob in the clockwise or anti-clockwise.
Two types of power switches such as 24V and 5V are used.
Ink refill connector sequence from left side is KCMY.
Top speed is 1614 Sq Feet/Hr.
Solvent base ink
The room temperature is 18 to 28 Degree Celsius and Humidity is 20 to 60 RH.
The diameter of outer roll is 352MM.
Maximum printing width is 3200MM
Single phase power
One Purging PCB board is used in Polo Turbo Machine.
Total power consumption is 7KW in which 2.5KW for machine and 4.5KW for heater.
Machine dimension (L x W x H) is 5300mm x 1450mm x 1650mm.
Packing dimension (L x W x H) is 5450mm x 1650mm x 2020mm.
The gross weight of the machine is 2000 Kg and net weight is 1800 Kg.
Requirements for computer
- Processor: i7
- RAM: 8GB
- Operating System: Window 7/10
- USB: 2.0/3.0
- HDD: 500GB
7 Bar air pressure
Room temperature should be maintained in the range of 18 - 28 Degree Celsius with humidity 35 - 80% RH.
Room dimension is 7000 X 3000 X 3000 MM (L X W X D).
Eight levellers
User can set the takeup and supply system using the Front Panel switch. In this panel, there is separate switch for Auto/FWD takeup and supply.
Total power consumption is 3.8KW which includes printer, chiller unit and computer.
The net weight is 450 KG.
The packing weight of VerveMini machine is 500 KG.
Computer system requirements for VerveMini machine:
- Operating system: Windows 7 (64 bit) Professional or Windows 10 (64 bit) Professional
- Processor: i5 or faster
- Memory (RAM): 8 GB or more recommended
- Hard Disk: 1TB or more recommended
- Optical Drive: DVD-ROM drive
- LCD Monitor
- USB 2.0 or 3.0
The room dimension is 5246 X 5161.60 X 3000 MM (LxWxH).
Six Colors (YMCKWV)
32 AMP MCB
USB 2.0 port
720X900 and 720X1200 DPI
6, 12, 8, 12 and 16 Passes
1000/1600MM.
Head Sequence in head plate is KCMYWV from left side of the carriage.
Perform the following checks before unpack the machine:
- Check whether fork lift is arranged or not.
- Check whether the place is even or not.
- Check the tools and accessories box.
- Check for damages and contact to dealer.
The following checks should perform before printer installation:
- Check environmental requirements like room temperature
- Check for power supply
- Check for proper ventilation
- Check for floor like even or levelled surface
- Check whether using the recommended inks
- Check for tools requirements
- Check two operators are available for training
Steps to get printer ready:
- Check and maintain the room temperature for smooth printing operations.
- Check Ink Level.
- Check Waste Ink Bottle.
- Release the Emergency button, if pressed.
- Turn ON the Main Power switch located on the right side of the machine.
- Check water level in the Chiller Unit and fill it, if required.
- Switch ON the Chiller unit.
- Place the media on the Print Bed.
- Switch ON the Print Bed vacuum by pressing the Bed Vacuum button available on the front side of the machine.
- To initialize the machine, first open the Print Control Center and get it ready for use. Now, the machine starts initializing automatically.
- Rotate ink valve of each color in anti-clock direction using the key to open it.
- Switch ON Ink Valve by rotating the key.
- Lift the carriage up by pressing the Lifter Back Zero button on the Carriage Lifter tab under the Maintenance menu.
- Press the Purging button (Refer to Fig 10) and clean print heads using the tissue provided with the printer.
- Bring down the carriage by pressing the Lifter Move to Print Height button.
- Perform Nozzle test.
To add print job, click the Task Select menu and select the image file (.prt or .prn format) path.
First select the image file from the Task Select menu and double-click on the file. The Properties dialog box appears with several sub options like multi copy, crop image, mirror, reverse or forward, carriage speed, raise ink etc, and click on print.
To check nozzle status, click the Operation Menu Status icon. The Media Thickness dialog box appears and set different options like media thickness print head to media height and lifter height. After that, click the Start Print button to check nozzle status.
To change carriage speed during printing, click the Operation Menu and change direction like high, medium, and low.
Yes, user can change print direction during printing by clicking the Operation Menu and change direction like left, right or both.
To check the ink consumption, double click on the image file in the Task Select window. The Properties dialog box appears from where user needs to click on the Ink Volume button. The Image Color Ink Volume screen appears which displays the ink consumption of the selected image file.
Steps to install the print controller software:
- Insert CD in the CD drive
- Open the VerveMini folder and double-click on the setup file. The Installation Wizard appears on the screen.
- Follow the instructions by selecting as per printer configuration and click the Next button.
- After finishing the installation process, the print controller software shortcut is created on desktop.
- Enable the Administration mode by right click on the VerveMini icon on the desktop and select the Properties option. After that select the Compatibility tab and enable the Run this program as an administrator checkbox.
- After performing the above step, click the Apply button.
- To find the process, click the OK button.
Printer control software must be run as administrator. To set it as run administrator, right-click on the VerveMini icon available on the desktop and select the Properties option. The Properties window appears on the screen. From there, select the Compatibility tab and check the Run this program as an administrator checkbox. After that, click the Apply button and then the OK button to save the settings.
When we open the Print Control Center, 1190 error appears on the screen. To remove this error, the desired head configuration has to be selected. To select the head configuration settings, click on the Maintenance Voltage path. The System Setting screen appears with several tabs. Before setting print head configuration, service engineer has to provide the password in the user login screen. After this, follow these steps to configure print head: 1.Select the desired option as per ink from the Print Head Configuration list box. 2.Click on the Load Configuration button. 3.Click on the Apply button to apply the settings.
In Verve Mini, the leveling of print bed is verified at 12 points using the Taper Gauge. The maximum tolerance should be +/- 0.2mm.
To set head height, click on the Maintenance menu and select the Carriage Lifter tab. The Settings & Status screen appears where user needs to manually add value or use the Detect Media Height button.
To verify the alignment of Gantry with respect to bed, user needs to issue the full print command by setting X and Y margin value to 0. After completing the print, check print is aligned with scale engrave on the bed. In case, they are not aligned then loose the gantry mounting bracket and adjust it as per requirements.
To start chiller unit, switch ON/OFF button to start the chiller unit. There are two knobs to adjust the intensity of UV lamps and chiller temperature controller to adjust temperature.
Ricoh 2220 Print Head
Print head should always be installed by service engineer. Follow the below mentioned steps to install print head in VerveMini machine:
- Switch OFF the software and then printer.
- Remove the head cover.
- Fix the Ink Inlet pipes as per the length required.
- Pass the head mounting bracket through the pipes to the print head base.
- Remove the head connector cap.
- Each print head has two head cables. Insert one end of each head cable (with shorter blue chip) taking care of the head cable orientation, by gently pressing to it.
- Bend the head cables from the blue-chip end.
- Put back the head connector cap.
- Pass the head cables through the slot on the Head Connector cap.
- Remove the Nozzle Cap from the Print Head.
- Placing the screws in head bracket, mount the Print Head in the slot on the Head Plate.
- Tight screws gently on the Print Head to fix it.
- Pass the head cables behind the sub tanks taking optimized and shortest path, so that it should not stuck in between any obstructions while Z moves up/down.
- Insert the other end of both head cables to given connector slots on the headboard. See marking on the headboard connectors (L is Left and R is right) and accordingly connect the left and right head cable of each head on the Head Board.
The Flash button available on the right side of the control panel is used for manually spray the print head to avoid dryness.
UV inks like Rigid, Flexible and Universal inks.
Top speed of VerveMini is 60 sqmtr/hr.
1000x1600 mm
The maximum thickness of media is up to 65 mm.
Reverse printing allows to print white over color. This option is mainly used while printing on glass.
In this printer we can print multilayer print like day night image changing effect, day night effect same, 3D or embossing effect etc.
To print full white over an image, click the Print Option on the main screen. After that, select the Full option of the Date Source list under the Spot Proc section.
To print varnish, click the Print Option on the main screen. After that, define the volume as 100 in the Varnish Volumelist box color and select the source as Full in the Varnish Source list box.
VerveMini is a UV printer thus print is cured by UV lights/ In VerveMini, two UV lamps left and right side of the carriage is used to dry the print.
Vacuum bed is used to hold media evenly on bed.
To clean print head, open the ink valves of sub tank and then press the Purging button from the front panel. After that, wipe nozzle surface with the help of manual wiper or recommended tissue paper.
Steps to switch OFF the printer:
- Switch OFF the bed vacuum by clicking on the Bed Vacuum button.
- Move the carriage over the print bed and bring down the carriage to the minimum position using the down arrow.
- Switch off the Chiller Unit by pressing the OFF button .
- Turn off the ink valves.
- Move the Main Power switch in anti-clock direction to switch off the printer.
- Turn Off the main switch. After switch OFF, properly cover the printer to protect from the dust.
Reasons for print head not firing:
- Check nozzle status
- Properly clean print head using the head cleaning techniques
- Properly cap print head with fresh tissue with dip in cleaning solution
- Don?t apply much pressure while cleaning
Reasons for print not sharp or spray on print:
- Check head height (maximum 2.5 to 3mm from print surface)
- Head voltage not correct
- Recommended ink is not used
- Expiry ink or not store properly
Reasons for printer not initialise:
- Emergency button press
- Head power OFF/li>
- Encoder sensor disconnect or faulty /li>
- Head board supply not connect or faulty, /li>
- LVD disconnect or faulty, /li>
- Pully belt loose Electron faulty /li>
Reasons of print margin shifting:
- Encoder scale and sensor not clean
- Belt and pully loose
- Data cable faulty
- Main board faulty
The room temperature for VerveMini is required 20 to 25 Degree Celsius and Humidity is 20 to 55%RH.
The Lifting Carriage option is used to lift up and down the carriage.
Ink Valve key is used to open and close the ink valve.
To fill ink in VerveMini, open main ink tanks and refill ink as per the Color Sticker.
Color sequence in VerveMini machine from left side is KCMYWV.
HC Code refers to the Work Mode - Default H.
C3 Code refers to the Water Shortage Alarm Delay.
Two UV Lamps are used in VerveMini Machine.
No print option is used to avoid white color during print.
The Full option is used to print white all over the image.
The RIP option is used to print white color as per Ripping file.
In C+W+V option, the C refers to the CMYK Colors, W refers to the White color and V refers to the Varnish. This means first layer of CMYK color, second layer of white and third layer of Varnish is printed.
The Flash button available on the right panel in software is used to spray.
Single power phase
Reverse printing is used for printing on glass.
The Purging button is available on the front side of the carriage in the VerveMini machine.
The Varn Thick option is used to define the thickness of varnish color with number of passes.
RO water
The Varn Curing option is used to set curing of varnish color with respect to number of passes.
The Bed Vacuum button is available on the front side of the VerveMini machine.
The Status option is used to set the media thickness, print head to media height, and lifter height.
The Print Format option is used to change margin, height and width of the selected image.
To check the ink color volume, click the Ink Volume button on the Properties dialog box to check the requirement of each color ink to print the selected image.
Total power consumption is 3.8KW which includes printer, chiller unit and computer.
The net weight is 450 KG.
The packing weight of VerveMini machine is 500 KG.
Computer system requirements for VerveMini machine:
- Operating system: Windows 7 (64 bit) Professional or Windows 10 (64 bit) Professional
- Processor: i5 or faster
- Memory (RAM): 8 GB or more recommended
- Hard Disk: 1TB or more recommended
- Optical Drive: DVD-ROM drive
- LCD Monitor
- USB 2.0 or 3.0
The room dimension is 5246 X 5161.60 X 3000 MM (LxWxH).
Six Colors (YMCKWV)
32 AMP MCB
USB 2.0 port
720X900 and 720X1200 DPI
6, 12, 8, 12 and 16 Passes
1000/1600MM.
Head Sequence in head plate is KCMYWV from left side of the carriage.
Perform the following checks before unpack the machine:
- Check whether fork lift is arranged or not.
- Check whether the place is even or not.
- Check the tools and accessories box.
- Check for damages and contact to dealer.
The following checks should perform before printer installation:
- Check environmental requirements like room temperature
- Check for power supply
- Check for proper ventilation
- Check for floor like even or levelled surface
- Check whether using the recommended inks
- Check for tools requirements
- Check two operators are available for training
Steps to get printer ready:
- Check and maintain the room temperature for smooth printing operations.
- Check Ink Level.
- Check Waste Ink Bottle.
- Release the Emergency button, if pressed.
- Turn ON the Main Power switch located on the right side of the machine.
- Check water level in the Chiller Unit and fill it, if required.
- Switch ON the Chiller unit.
- Place the media on the Print Bed.
- Switch ON the Print Bed vacuum by pressing the Bed Vacuum button available on the front side of the machine.
- To initialize the machine, first open the Print Control Center and get it ready for use. Now, the machine starts initializing automatically.
- Rotate ink valve of each color in anti-clock direction using the key to open it.
- Switch ON Ink Valve by rotating the key.
- Lift the carriage up by pressing the Lifter Back Zero button on the Carriage Lifter tab under the Maintenance menu.
- Press the Purging button (Refer to Fig 10) and clean print heads using the tissue provided with the printer.
- Bring down the carriage by pressing the Lifter Move to Print Height button.
- Perform Nozzle test.
To add print job, click the Task Select menu and select the image file (.prt or .prn format) path.
First select the image file from the Task Select menu and double-click on the file. The Properties dialog box appears with several sub options like multi copy, crop image, mirror, reverse or forward, carriage speed, raise ink etc, and click on print.
To check nozzle status, click the Operation Menu Status icon. The Media Thickness dialog box appears and set different options like media thickness print head to media height and lifter height. After that, click the Start Print button to check nozzle status.
To change carriage speed during printing, click the Operation Menu and change direction like high, medium, and low.
Yes, user can change print direction during printing by clicking the Operation Menu and change direction like left, right or both.
To check the ink consumption, double click on the image file in the Task Select window. The Properties dialog box appears from where user needs to click on the Ink Volume button. The Image Color Ink Volume screen appears which displays the ink consumption of the selected image file.
Steps to install the print controller software:
- Insert CD in the CD drive
- Open the VerveMini folder and double-click on the setup file. The Installation Wizard appears on the screen.
- Follow the instructions by selecting as per printer configuration and click the Next button.
- After finishing the installation process, the print controller software shortcut is created on desktop.
- Enable the Administration mode by right click on the VerveMini icon on the desktop and select the Properties option. After that select the Compatibility tab and enable the Run this program as an administrator checkbox.
- After performing the above step, click the Apply button.
- To find the process, click the OK button.
Printer control software must be run as administrator. To set it as run administrator, right-click on the VerveMini icon available on the desktop and select the Properties option. The Properties window appears on the screen. From there, select the Compatibility tab and check the Run this program as an administrator checkbox. After that, click the Apply button and then the OK button to save the settings.
When we open the Print Control Center, 1190 error appears on the screen. To remove this error, the desired head configuration has to be selected. To select the head configuration settings, click on the Maintenance Voltage path. The System Setting screen appears with several tabs. Before setting print head configuration, service engineer has to provide the password in the user login screen. After this, follow these steps to configure print head: 1.Select the desired option as per ink from the Print Head Configuration list box. 2.Click on the Load Configuration button. 3.Click on the Apply button to apply the settings.
In Verve Mini, the leveling of print bed is verified at 12 points using the Taper Gauge. The maximum tolerance should be +/- 0.2mm.
To set head height, click on the Maintenance menu and select the Carriage Lifter tab. The Settings & Status screen appears where user needs to manually add value or use the Detect Media Height button.
To verify the alignment of Gantry with respect to bed, user needs to issue the full print command by setting X and Y margin value to 0. After completing the print, check print is aligned with scale engrave on the bed. In case, they are not aligned then loose the gantry mounting bracket and adjust it as per requirements.
To start chiller unit, switch ON/OFF button to start the chiller unit. There are two knobs to adjust the intensity of UV lamps and chiller temperature controller to adjust temperature.
Ricoh 2220 Print Head
Print head should always be installed by service engineer. Follow the below mentioned steps to install print head in VerveMini machine:
- Switch OFF the software and then printer.
- Remove the head cover.
- Fix the Ink Inlet pipes as per the length required.
- Pass the head mounting bracket through the pipes to the print head base.
- Remove the head connector cap.
- Each print head has two head cables. Insert one end of each head cable (with shorter blue chip) taking care of the head cable orientation, by gently pressing to it.
- Bend the head cables from the blue-chip end.
- Put back the head connector cap.
- Pass the head cables through the slot on the Head Connector cap.
- Remove the Nozzle Cap from the Print Head.
- Placing the screws in head bracket, mount the Print Head in the slot on the Head Plate.
- Tight screws gently on the Print Head to fix it.
- Pass the head cables behind the sub tanks taking optimized and shortest path, so that it should not stuck in between any obstructions while Z moves up/down.
- Insert the other end of both head cables to given connector slots on the headboard. See marking on the headboard connectors (L is Left and R is right) and accordingly connect the left and right head cable of each head on the Head Board.
The Flash button available on the right side of the control panel is used for manually spray the print head to avoid dryness.
UV inks like Rigid, Flexible and Universal inks.
Top speed of VerveMini is 60 sqmtr/hr.
1000x1600 mm
The maximum thickness of media is up to 65 mm.
Reverse printing allows to print white over color. This option is mainly used while printing on glass.
In this printer we can print multilayer print like day night image changing effect, day night effect same, 3D or embossing effect etc.
To print full white over an image, click the Print Option on the main screen. After that, select the Full option of the Date Source list under the Spot Proc section.
To print varnish, click the Print Option on the main screen. After that, define the volume as 100 in the Varnish Volumelist box color and select the source as Full in the Varnish Source list box.
VerveMini is a UV printer thus print is cured by UV lights/ In VerveMini, two UV lamps left and right side of the carriage is used to dry the print.
Vacuum bed is used to hold media evenly on bed.
To clean print head, open the ink valves of sub tank and then press the Purging button from the front panel. After that, wipe nozzle surface with the help of manual wiper or recommended tissue paper.
Steps to switch OFF the printer:
- Switch OFF the bed vacuum by clicking on the Bed Vacuum button.
- Move the carriage over the print bed and bring down the carriage to the minimum position using the down arrow.
- Switch off the Chiller Unit by pressing the OFF button .
- Turn off the ink valves.
- Move the Main Power switch in anti-clock direction to switch off the printer.
- Turn Off the main switch. After switch OFF, properly cover the printer to protect from the dust.
Reasons for print head not firing:
- Check nozzle status
- Properly clean print head using the head cleaning techniques
- Properly cap print head with fresh tissue with dip in cleaning solution
- Don?t apply much pressure while cleaning
Reasons for print not sharp or spray on print:
- Check head height (maximum 2.5 to 3mm from print surface)
- Head voltage not correct
- Recommended ink is not used
- Expiry ink or not store properly
Reasons for printer not initialise:
- Emergency button press
- Head power OFF/li>
- Encoder sensor disconnect or faulty /li>
- Head board supply not connect or faulty, /li>
- LVD disconnect or faulty, /li>
- Pully belt loose Electron faulty /li>
Reasons of print margin shifting:
- Encoder scale and sensor not clean
- Belt and pully loose
- Data cable faulty
- Main board faulty
The room temperature for VerveMini is required 20 to 25 Degree Celsius and Humidity is 20 to 55%RH.
The Lifting Carriage option is used to lift up and down the carriage.
Ink Valve key is used to open and close the ink valve.
To fill ink in VerveMini, open main ink tanks and refill ink as per the Color Sticker.
Color sequence in VerveMini machine from left side is KCMYWV.
HC Code refers to the Work Mode - Default H.
C3 Code refers to the Water Shortage Alarm Delay.
Two UV Lamps are used in VerveMini Machine.
No print option is used to avoid white color during print.
The Full option is used to print white all over the image.
The RIP option is used to print white color as per Ripping file.
In C+W+V option, the C refers to the CMYK Colors, W refers to the White color and V refers to the Varnish. This means first layer of CMYK color, second layer of white and third layer of Varnish is printed.
The Flash button available on the right panel in software is used to spray.
Single power phase
Reverse printing is used for printing on glass.
The Purging button is available on the front side of the carriage in the VerveMini machine.
The Varn Thick option is used to define the thickness of varnish color with number of passes.
RO water
The Varn Curing option is used to set curing of varnish color with respect to number of passes.
The Bed Vacuum button is available on the front side of the VerveMini machine.
The Status option is used to set the media thickness, print head to media height, and lifter height.
The Print Format option is used to change margin, height and width of the selected image.
To check the ink color volume, click the Ink Volume button on the Properties dialog box to check the requirement of each color ink to print the selected image.
The total power consumption is 6 KW.
The gross weight is 2800 KG and net weight is 2550 KG.
The packing dimension of the printer is 5300 x 1080 x 1680 MM (L x W x D).
The dimension of the printer is 5880 x 1220 x 1940 MM (L xWxD).
Computer requirements are:
- Processor: i7 (Quad Core)
- RAM: 16GB
- Operating System: Windows 10
- USB 3.0 or 3.1
- HDD: 1TB
Perform the following checks before installing the machine:
- Check environmental requirements
- Check for power Requirements
- Check the floor surface levelled or even
- Check for lifting tool like fork lift
- Check printer for any damage
Air pressure rate 0.6m?/min, 0.7MPA.
The room dimension is 8300 x 4100 x 3000 MM (L x W x D).
The compressor is used to provide constant dry air pressure with 7 bars.
User can adjust pinch roller by rotating the tensioner screw in clockwise or anti-clock direction. Additionally, pinching pressure should be applied evenly to the full length of roller.
To adjust UV lamp height, loosen all six screws inside the carriage and move UV lamp as per the requirement. After that, fix back all the screws.
Potentiometer is used to control the torque and increase the tension on the media to remove wrinkles and unevenness.
0.2 mm variation is acceptable for bed levelling.
To set head height, rotate the Head Height Adjustment knob available on the top of the carriage in anti-clock or clockwise direction asper requirements.
User can adjust UV lamp power using the Chiller unit. There are two knobs in the Chiller to switch ON/OFF UV Lamps and change intensity of UV.
To adjust UV settings, click the Main Menu ToolsUV Setting path. The UV Setting dialog box appears on the screen. The UV Setting option enables user to control and manage different parameters of both UV lamps viz. Left UV lamp and Right UV lamp. Using the UV window, user can set left and right light setting, enable or disable print to left and print to right options, and most importantly define the range first nozzle as well as initial lead of shutter.
To start chiller unit, turn ON the chiller by pressing the Switch ON button. Additionally, adjust the chiller temperature, if required.
Kyocera print head
5 Colors (KCMYW), Varnish on condition
32 AMP MCB
Kyocera and Ricoh
The spray period value is 3000
USB 3.0 and 3.1
976 Mode and 960
The base step value is 86400.
The Carriage Lock Bracket is used to fix the position of carriage during lifting and moving the machine.
The Multilayer Print all white option is used to Print complete all over an image.
To find the UV setting, click the Main MenuTools UV Setting option from the list. The UV Setting dialog box appears.
The Ink Level Sensor indicates the ink level in ink tank.
The Earth Resistance range is 4-5 OHMS in Vulcan machine.
Steps to install print head:
- Unscrew the M4 Allen Screws from both sides of the print head to remove the head cap.
- Unscrew the screws available on the carriage plate and remove the cover.
- Mount the print head on the head plate.
- Tight the M4 Allen screws to fix the print head on the head plate.
- Fix all the Head Aligners viz. front and back sides.
- Fix the Head Tensioner Strip for aligning head left and right.
- Insert one end of the head cable on the top of the Print Head and gently press it to fix.
- Similarly, insert the second end of the head cable on the Head Board and gently lock the head cable with the Head Board.
- Insert one end of the power cable on the top of the Print Head and gently press it to fix.
- Similarly, insert the second end of the power cable on the Power Supply Board and gently lock the cable with the Power Supply Board.
- Perform the Head Purging for all colors. First, Switch OFF the Negative Pressure knobs of all color. After that, Switch ON the Negative Pressure knob of the selected color and press the Cleaning button. Similarly, perform this action for each color.
- Perform the Head Blotting to gently clean the Print Head.
- Perform the Nozzle Test to check the nozzle status of all the Print Heads.
Head Nozzles get dried, if there is direct sunlight. Additionally, UV ink also get dried due to direct light.
The front glass is used to protect us from UV light which can be harmful for our eyes, skin etc.
To perform manual spray, click the Flash button available on the Quick Access Toolbar.
High quality UV inks with ultra-vivid color value and fastness.
The top speed is 63 sqmtr/hr.
The maximum printable width is 3200 mm.
Multi images print means to print two images at a time. For multilayer print, open the multilayer tab of the Setting window and set multilayer setting (color1, white, color2)and more.
The multilayer print is used to print multiple layers like day night images with changing effect, day night effect, 3D or embossing effect etc.
To print full white in an image, open the Setting window by clicking the Edit Job option from the Quick Access Toolbar. The Setting window appears from where select the Multilayer Print tab. After that, select Layer 2 option and then, select the All radio button in the White section.
Vulcan is a UV printer which ink is cured using the UV light. Thus, UV LED lamps are used to dry the print area.
Vacuum bed is used to tightly hold the media on the bed.
Perform the following checks before using the printer:
- Check the nozzle status
- Check the waste bottle
- Check the ink level
- Clean the dust from the print bed
- Check the environmental temperature and ventilation etc
Precautions while using the print head:
- Check nozzle status regularly
- Avoid direct sunlight to the nozzle surface
- Use recommended tissue to wipe print head
- Use recommended ink
- Check expiry date of ink
- Maintain room temperature
- Don't apply much pressure on head while cleaning
- Don't rub nozzle surface
- Don't re use tissue paper
Steps to fill ink:
- Switch ON the printer.
- Fill recommended ink in each main ink tank as per the color stickers. Main tanks are equipped with ink level sensor
- which beeps once the ink level goes down.
- Fix the sub ink tank connectors to the ink refilling pins in the Head Board.
- Purge and clean head check nozzle status.
To clean print head, open negative pressure valve of sub tank and press the Purging button available on the carriage. After that, wipe nozzle surface with the help of recommended tissue paper and clean with soft hand. Tissue paper must be wet in the cleaning solution.
VULCAN machine must be ON. In any emergency situation, machine needs to shut down, then operator has to follow the below mentioned steps to switch ON it:
- Check the waste bottle
- Check the ink level
- Check Emergency button, if pressed
- Maintain the room temperature.
- Switch ON the printer from the main power or board.
- D38Turn ON the Negative Pressure knob of each color.
- Turn ON the UV Section.
- Turn ON the Chiller unit.
- Load the media.
- Finally, perform purging and then, nozzle test.
VULCAN machine must be ON. In any emergency situation, machine needs to shut down, then operator has to follow the below mentioned steps:
- Perform the Nozzle Test to check Print Head nozzles status.
- Clean the Print Heads, if required.
- Close the Printer Manager software.
- Turn OFF the UV Control System.
- Turn OFF the Chiller unit.
- Turn OFF the Negative Pressure knob.
- Switch OFF the printer from the main power.
- Cover the printer.
Maintenance of the UV control system:
- Check coolant level
- Check the UV Lamp surface and clean it, if dirty
Maintenance of the Chiller unit:
- Check the power of the Chiller unit
- Check the coolant level
- Check the coolant pipe, if cut or bend
- Timely clean it?s air filter
Maintenance of the air pressure:
- Check Compressor regularly
- Check and verify input inlet pressure
- Timely check and clean Air Filter for moisture
Maintenance of print head:
- Clean dust particles and ink stains properly, if any
Maintenance of rubber roller:
- Timely clean the Rubber Roller using the flashing liquid
In every six months, we should change some consumable parts like ink filter, air filter etc.
Reasons of print not sharp:
- Improper head alignment
- I+D51mproper head Height (maximum 2.5 to 3mm)
- Head voltage not correct
- Don't use the recommend ink
- Use of expiry ink
Reasons of printer not initialise:
- Check the Emergency button, if pressed
- No power supply to the Head Board
- No power to SMPS output
- Error in display
- No power to Servo Motor
- Factory settings are disturbed
- Fault in Main Board and Head Board
- Encoder scale is having ink stains (print shows vertical color bands)
- Encoder sensor is not cleaned or faulty
Reasons of print margin is shifting:
- Encoder scale is having ink stains
- Encoder sensor is not clean
- Pulley or belt is slipping
- Data cable is faulty
Reasons of print stop in between printing:
- USB cable is loose or faulty
- Open heavy file that can slow down the data transfer
- Ground wire is disconnected
- Encoder scale is having ink stains
- Pulley or belt is slipping
- Ripped file is having error
- Media is finished
Reasons of print not drying:
- Check UV lamp settings
- Check intensity of UV lamps
Reasons of print blur:
- Improper printer calibration - bidirectional and step
- Improper head mounting and calibration
- Selection of incorrect resolution
- Wrong speed selection instead of high precision
Reasons of UV lamp not working:
- UV lamp is aged
- Check the power of the UV Controller System
- Check the power of the Chiller unit
- Check the coolant level
- Check the coolant pipe, if cut or bend
