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X. Administrative Topics

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Parts Ordering

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Communications Channels

5400 Technical Training Manual

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Summary of Contents for ColorSpan 5440

Page 1: ...Technical Training Manual for ColorSpan 5400UV Series Version 2007 07 17...

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Page 3: ...the 5400UV series UV curable ink printers Revision History May 2007 Initial Release June 2007 Maintenance Release July 2007 Maintenance Release 5400 Technical Training Manual MacDermid ColorSpan Con d...

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Page 5: ...output resolution varies based on the presence or absence of the light density inks The 5460 and 5465 with the CMYKcm color set have a maximum ap parent output resolution of 1800 The 5440 and 5445 wi...

Page 6: ...inting area in other words from front to back or top to bottom with regard to a nished print There is generally no discussion of Z axis motion but if there were it would encompass the up and down moti...

Page 7: ...to cure It is dry to the touch i e it will not smear but the molecular linking process that was set in motion by the UV energy continues for up to 48 hours after exposure A particular me dia may have...

Page 8: ...nsor can also be used to create custom ink media color pro les Both linearization and pro le creation using the color sensor depend on support from the attached print server Jet Replacement By using e...

Page 9: ...at any time by using a button on the control panel The Purge consists of two stages First air is pumped into the printheads to force ink out through the nozzles clearing any blockages The service stat...

Page 10: ...o push heavier me dia into consistent contact with the xed fence The movable fence folds out of the way when not in use Anti Static Measures Many of the media that users of UV printers prefer are susc...

Page 11: ...not go away until a new ink pro ler is installed on the printer Warnings A Warning is a condition on the printer that could lead to output problems or an inability to print at some time in the future...

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Page 13: ...sions with tables at max extension 57 H x 171 D x 108 W 145 cm 433 cm x 274 cm Installed weight printer only 581 lbs 263 kg Unpacking and Assembly Notes Installation of the printer requires no assembl...

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Page 15: ...eans less Y axis noise is introduced to mask inac curacies The net result of these facts is that several inches of the print may appear awless then be followed by several swaths that are very differen...

Page 16: ...duce superior prints for additional reasons First the length of each media advance in High Quality mode is the smallest A smaller advance means that any error that does exist in the media advance syst...

Page 17: ...tmodes Training of Operators Training should be provided to at least one operator at the time of printer installation Document TN4845 Installation Checklist provides a list of all items that should be...

Page 18: ...e for purchasing a good rule McMas ter Carr part number 1943A35 for a Stainless Steel Cork Backed Rule is a good compro mise between precision and cost Media Feed Number An alternative method for sett...

Page 19: ...Head to Head which aligns the printheads to each other in the X axis left to right or the same direction as carriage travel When a full AutoSet calibration is performed three sets of patterns are pri...

Page 20: ...ations can be performed faster by a skilled operator than the automatic versions The automatic versions however allow the operator to perform other tasks while the printer takes care of itself The pri...

Page 21: ...holder The encoder reader may be considered a subsystem of the headboard although it resides physically in the trolley plate The carriage should be inspected for all of the following conditions Carria...

Page 22: ...replacing a belt e g to remove the carriage it is helpful to mark the belt prior to removal to show how far the belt must be reinserted into the carriage Belt does not ride high or off of pulleys This...

Page 23: ...bly is the gray plastic conduit that shelters the cables between the electronics and the track itself The assembly must be aligned parallel to the rail If the track runs off or outside of its foam sup...

Page 24: ...of the rollers is crucial for stable and consistent media feed with proper nip tension If any roller is not to spec you will likely experience feed problems skewing buckling cockling etc Correct alig...

Page 25: ...rete set of parts subject to its own discussion but its sole purpose is interaction with the ink system so it will be included in this discussion The service station while clearly not part of ink deli...

Page 26: ...it can contact ink Each channel has its own ink thermistor In 2 heads per color 2x machines the Master printhead the left printhead of the pair which also has the inbound ink con nection has the ink t...

Page 27: ...the value for black and so on The Thresh column short for threshold is the Air value plus 20 The ink acts as a coolant as ink empties from the printhead and temperature inside increases the values go...

Page 28: ...if ink box is run to dry no ow from ink box check in line lter on box check ow from quick connect on box ink pump not running unlikely use pump test in control panel to test pump is very quiet so audi...

Page 29: ...excessive uctuation The printer will not work properly with a uctuating line voltage The electronics assembly consists of these components Motherboard The motherboard is a standard Intel class part It...

Page 30: ...inter operation UV Lamp identi ed as left and right The lamp should be kept conceptually distinct from the bulb Just as in most lighting applications the lamp is the permanent xture the bulb is a cons...

Page 31: ...a drive motor with bracket Grit Roll Shaft Media thickness sensor Pinch Roller Assembly Carriage Drive System UV Lamp Headboard Trolley Wheels perform while headboard is removed Printhead Camera Assem...

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Page 33: ...antaneous this is normal The shutters cannot be tested while the lamps are on Blower On Off runs the cooling fans in each lamp The cooling fans cannot be turned off while the lamps are on Exhaust Fans...

Page 34: ...ilar to above but uses the printer s re ne ment algorithms to image and print the picture This test is principally for check ing software functionality Run the Take Raw Picture of Dots rst to con rm h...

Page 35: ...indicate uneven dot placement Similar to the Horizontal Line Test but with additional controls Vertical Dot Accuracy Test select two contrasting colors and print a series of ne lines Consistent color...

Page 36: ...ntrol panel so that the location of presses is accurately sensed Head Height Calibration This sets the rail height so that the carriage is the same height from the belt across the width of the printer...

Page 37: ...from engine to engine This option runs a routine that allows the printer to determine the exact relationship so that printing occurs in the right place relative to the measured locations of the media...

Page 38: ...ostic tool as it produces a snapshot of all printer settings The printed page can then be faxed scanned and emailed or sent in with additional samples for evaluation Install Shipping Restraint This pr...

Page 39: ...way to the vacuum assembly requiring replacement of that component as well 2 Isolating the cause of the over ll Most ink over lls occur when there is erroneous data fed to the printer by the ink air...

Page 40: ...related problems either too much vacuum or not enough vacuum applied to the printheads can cause jet drop out during printing Too much vacuum inhibits the ow of ink from the reservoir to the jets Canc...

Page 41: ...e Licensing User Interface Ports Hot Folders TCP IP Winlink Routing Input Queues Tiling Scaling RIP Output Queues Color Adjustment Printers RIP Save Filters ColorMark 5400 Technical Training Manual Ma...

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Page 43: ...ndbook for this section Topics to empha size include Parts Ordering Website Communications Channels 5400 Technical Training Manual MacDermid ColorSpan Con dential Page 39 of 39 MacDermid Inc 11311 K T...

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