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ci5000 Series Printer Operation Guide

 

 
 

Draft Version 0.1 

 

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INTRODUCTION 

Welcome to the ci5000 Series Continuous Ink Jet Printer. 

The Citronix ci5000 Series Continuous Ink Jet Printer applies identifying marks such as “best before” 
dates, traceability codes, logos and batch codes onto almost any kind of material or surface. 
 

 

This guide can be used for all ci5000 Series Printers, namely ci5200, ci5300, ci5500 and ci5650 as 
well as specialty Printers (micro, HS50, Pigment and Heavy Pigment).  Any differences between 
product variants are identified or highlighted. 
 
Citronix CIJ printers are comprised of Hardware, Software, and the fluids for cleaning / printing. 

Where to find more information: 

Refer to the ci5000 Series Technical Service Manual for comprehensive detail on installation, 
configuration, service, troubleshooting and component replacement. 

Before You Begin: 

Before printing, make sure: 
1. 

All warnings and notes have been read and understood. 

2. 

The ci5000 Series Printer is correctly installed and integrated with your production line. 

3. 

At least one message has been created, programmed and saved (refer to Section X) or select the 

default message. 

 

SAFETY INFORMATION 

The following symbols are used in this manual. Where they appear next to a procedure or instruction, 
they have the significance and importance of written warnings and cautions. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS 
and NOTES are provided to avoid hazards and to safely operate the Printer. 

WARNING

 symbol identifies an operating procedure that if not strictly followed could 

result in injury or death. Warnings will be identified by a general warning symbol or a 
specific warning symbol. 

 

CAUTION

 symbol identifies an operating procedure that if not strictly followed could 

result in equipment damage. 

 

NOTE

 symbol indicates an operating procedure that is essential but not known to cause 

hazards as indicated by a Warning or Caution symbol. 

Summary of Contents for ci5200

Page 1: ... Draft copy of Citronix ci5000 Series Printer Operation Guide ci5200 ci5300 ci5500 ci5650 Revision 1 0 Part Number 012 xxxx xxx ...

Page 2: ...ci5000 Series Printer Operation Guide Draft Version 0 1 2 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ...

Page 3: ...d act accordingly All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored on a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior permission of Citronix Inc To the best of our knowledge the information contained in this guide was correct at the time of printing Continual enhancement of our product...

Page 4: ...n Technology Equipment Radio Disturbance Characteristics Limits and Methods of Measurement EN61000 6 2 2005 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part6 2 Generic standards Immunity for Industrial Environments EN60950 1 2006 A2 2013 Information Technology Equipment Safety Part 1 General Requirements 2014 35 EU Low Voltage Directive 2014 30 EU EMC Directive CE Marked accordingly certification date ____ ...

Page 5: ...on of the device This device complies with Health Canada s Safety Code The installer of this device should ensure that RF radiation is not emitted in excess of the Health Canada s requirement Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment French Version Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Indus...

Page 6: ...ci5000 Series Printer Operation Guide Draft Version 0 1 6 CONTENT PART 1 GENERAL INFORMATION PART 2 DESCRIPTION PART 3 PRINTER OPERATION PART 4 DISPLAY MESSAGES AND FAULT FINDING PART 5 REFERENCE ...

Page 7: ...eries Printer Operation Guide Draft Version 0 1 1 1 PART 1 GENERAL INFORMATION CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION 1 2 Where to find more information 1 2 Before You Begin 1 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 1 2 Specific WARNINGS 1 3 ...

Page 8: ...efore You Begin Before printing make sure 1 All warnings and notes have been read and understood 2 The ci5000 Series Printer is correctly installed and integrated with your production line 3 At least one message has been created programmed and saved refer to Section X or select the default message SAFETY INFORMATION The following symbols are used in this manual Where they appear next to a procedur...

Page 9: ...ned and authorized personnel are allowed to perform maintenance work PERSONAL INJURY Use safety goggles or a face mask when using Ink Make up or Cleaning Solvents to prevent fluids from entering the eyes FIRE HAZARD The Ink Make up and Cleaning Solvents are flammable do not smoke or use a flame in the vicinity of the Printer servicing area or chemical storage PERSONAL INJURY Wear protective gloves...

Page 10: ... CONTENTS Page OVERVIEW 2 2 CONTROLLER CABINET 2 2 PRINT HEAD 2 3 Graphical User Interface 2 4 Software Controls 2 4 Menus Tab 2 4 1 Home 2 5 2 Messages 2 5 3 Status 2 6 4 Service 2 6 5 Properties 2 7 6 Security 2 7 Navigation Tool Bar 2 8 Function Tool Bar 2 8 Edit 2 8 Help 2 9 ...

Page 11: ...a Controller and a Print head that are connected by an Umbilical The touch screen is the display and is used to operate the Printer Ink and Makeup are added from the top of the Printer through the Ink fill port and the Makeup fill port CONTROLLER CABINET Umbilical Tablet Touch Screen Print Head ...

Page 12: ...de Draft Version 0 1 2 3 PRINT HEAD The print head components Drop Generator Charge Electrode Deflector Plates Gutter Block Phase Detector Gutter Sensor Cover Switch Nozzle Plate Resonator Probe Makeup Fill Port Ink Fill Port Air Filter ...

Page 13: ...ware Controls Menus Tab The ci5000 Series Printer has 6 different Menus broken down for quick accessing to specific operational options These Menus are 1 Home 2 Message 3 Status 4 Service 5 Properties 6 Security Menu Tab Edit Button Help Button Function Tool Bar Navigation Tool Bar Menu Tab ...

Page 14: ...enu items 2 Messages The message edit menu is used for creating and editing messages by adding fixed and variable fields and formatting to a WYSIWYG message window Firmware Revision Screen Number Help Product Printed Counts Current Printing Message Jet Stop Button Screen Name Fluids Level Indicators Security Printhead Status Printer Status Jet Start Pause Printing Button Date and Time Navigation T...

Page 15: ...ey status information for each of the printers sub systems Used to easily view the status of multiple area of operation of the printer 4 Service The service is typically used by service engineers and provides quick access to Used to access the system configuration screens Active Warnings Status Viscosity Status Speed Filters times Event Log ...

Page 16: ...t Valves 5 Run Pump 6 HV Trip 7 Advance Service 5 Properties The properties page is used during installation to set up the printer for a particular application It is used for setting up the accessories such as photocells encoders and beacons 6 Security The security page allows certain features of the printer to be disabled until a user with the correct privileges logs in By default Security is dis...

Page 17: ... for a specific menu screen They are all contained within a bar at the bottom of each screen Function Tool Bar Each icon on the Function Tool Bar Edit Edit buttons provide easy access to change setting or enable options When pressed a keyboard will appear to allow the information to be entered or a list screen will appear to select from a list of options ...

Page 18: ...ci5000 Series Printer Operation Guide Draft Version 0 1 2 9 Keyboard List Help Help button provides access to help information concerned with the current menu screen or option ...

Page 19: ...4 INITIAL SETUP 3 5 Display Settings 3 6 Setting the Master Clock 3 6 Select Calendar Scheme 3 6 Security Quick Reference 3 6 CREATE MESSAGE 3 6 Message Fields 3 11 Text Fields 3 11 Autocode 3 12 Bar Code 3 16 Graphic 3 18 EDIT MESSAGE 3 19 MESSAGE STORE AND SEARCH 3 20 REPEAT PRINTING 3 21 BACK UP PRINTER 3 22 ADD INK MAKEUP USING RFID 3 22 ...

Page 20: ... button located on the left hand side of the printer to turn the printer on When turning the printer on the initialization screen with Citronix logo will appear first insert picture The main screen will appear after initialization is complete add flow diagram of jet start jet stop jet pause etc ...

Page 21: ...main screen and a Jet Calibrating add screen shot message on the upper right hand corner of the screen This is shown for a few seconds before it changes to Jet Off Press Jet Start to start the Jet Product Printed Counts Menu Dropdown Tab WISIWYG display Icon Bar Tab Screen Name Status Bar System Date Time Jet Start Paused Printing Button Jet Stop Button Page Number Firmware revision Help Icon ...

Page 22: ...the count down Once the countdown is complete the Jet On message will appear on the upper right hand corner of the screen Not available yet SHUT DOWN To shut down the printer in a controlled manner press the Power button for approximately 2 seconds or press the Jet Stop button A yellow ring will appear around the Stop Button This is indicating the shutdown time The ring will disappear as the shutd...

Page 23: ... from the Printer The Makeup can be used as a cleaning solution for the flush process 2 Pour roughly 500ml of Cleaning Solvent or Makeup in the Ink tank reinstall the Ink tank leaving the Manifold loose 3 Turn ON the power 4 Turn all Override conditions to Yes This will ensure no errors will inhibit this process 5 Start the Jet by pressing the START button on the main screen This will flush the Pr...

Page 24: ...ime Select Calendar Scheme From the Home screen press the Menu Bar Tab to open the Menu bar then select the button on the Menu Bar Open the Icon bar to set the printer s 1 Date Time Security Quick Reference Add Change User From the Home screen press the Menu Bar Tab to open the Menu bar then select the button This will take you to the Security Properties Delete User Change Password any other ones ...

Page 25: ...there are 3 pages for additional setting not shown below Then using the Icon set all of the Shift Expiration Clocks and Counter defaults When all of the default settings are adjusted press the button located on the Icon Bar Select the Add Message option Using the keyboard type in the name for the message then press Save ...

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