Citronix ci5200, Technical & Service Manual

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ci5000 Series Printer Technical Service Manual
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Introduction
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. The printers
comprise of hardware, software, and printing fluids that work seamlessly together to provide reliable, high
quality, product coding.
This guide applies to 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.
It is intended for use by Maintenance and Distributor Service Department technicians and contains
important information on how to:
- Operate the equipment safely.
- Care for and maintain the printer.
- Use the day to day functionality of the printer.
- Calibration & troubleshooting
- Component replacements
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 3 Printer
Operation) 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.
A 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.
A CAUTION symbol identifies an operating procedure that if not strictly followed could
result in equipment damage.