SmartDate X40
Instruction manual
Colour User Interface
Safety instructions
Printer overview
User Interface overview
Start / Stop the printer
Select a job
Menu structure
Printhead maintenance
Consumables
Troubleshooting
OEM Interface
Page 1: ...Instruction manual Colour User Interface Safety instructions Printer overview User Interface overview Start Stop the printer Select a job Menu structure Printhead maintenance Consumables Troubleshooting OEM Interface ...
Page 2: ... bears the EC marking Nottingham 14th September 2011 Alan Beech Engineering Manager Markem Imaje Ltd Nottingham Science Park University Boulevard Nottingham NG72QN United Kingdom tel 44 0 115 9430055 fax 44 0 115 9430153 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY SmartDate X40 Thermal Transfer Printer certifie que l équipement neuf désigné ci dessous N de série DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE CE est conforme aux dire...
Page 3: ...consumables spare parts or accessories other than those supplied by Markem Imaje or fails to comply with Markem Imaje specifications shall have sole responsibility for the consequences thereof Markem Imaje shall not be liable for any malfunction or damage causedbyanymodificationoftheequipmentoruseoftheequipment for any purposes other than those for which it is designed The user shall be solely res...
Page 4: ...static properties be considered This equipment is certified in accordance with the requirements for CE marking Handling When removing the printer from the host machine care should be taken to first ensure that the body of the printer is at a temperature that can be comfortably handled It is important to note that the small area of the perimeter of the printer main plate which is exposed between th...
Page 5: ... Continuous Mode 275 ppm with a 10 mm Image 130 mm bag 600 mm s 70 dB A Operating environment of 32o F to 104o F 0o C to 40o C Installation Requirements Ensure that these services and control signals are available Power 100 230V AC 10 50 60 Hz Compressed Air 6 Bar max dry and uncontaminated A Print Go Signal This can be either a volt free contact which closes when printing is required or a 24 V DC...
Page 6: ...icing DISCONNECT the printer from the mains before any operations requiring components to be removed or exchanged Use appropriate tools for any work on the electrical and pnuematic circuits DO NOT operate the machine with any covers removed All covers must be in place using the appropriate number of fasteners It is essential that electrical and non electrical connector dust covers provided with th...
Page 7: ...e these electric and electronic appliances have reached the end of their life they cannot be treated as simple household waste The same applies for any batteries and accumulators within the appliances By making sure that these items are disposed of in an appropriate manner you are playing an active role in preventing potential negative consequences to the environment and to human health that might...
Page 8: ...Instruction manual SDX40 Continuous Printer 1 User Interface 2 Printer 3 Ribbon Cassette 4 Printhead Module 5 Ribbon Webbing Diagrams 1 2 3 4 5 8 ...
Page 9: ...Instruction manual SDX40 Intermittent Printer 1 User Interface 2 Printer 3 Ribbon Cassette 4 Printhead Module 5 Ribbon Webbing Diagrams 1 2 3 4 5 9 ...
Page 10: ... Options Overview SmartDate X40 consists of a printing device and a control device with an operator interface control panel or an OEM Integrated controller Colour User Interface Controller and Printer OEM Controller and Printer 10 ...
Page 11: ...Instruction manual Interface overview Standard Controller Screen 1 2 3 4 Button Function 1 Stop producing 2 Registration 3 Select job 4 Start producing 11 ...
Page 12: ...Controller screen can either be displayed on a PC or integrated into the Host packaging machine control panel The Start and Stop buttons in this case are on the screen instead of on the controller All other fuctionality is exactly the same as the standard controller 12 ...
Page 13: ...ou to select a job to be printed Counts This option allows you to view the various printer counts Print adjust This option allows you to configure the basic print settings Settings This option allows access to the printer settings menus Diagnostics This option allows access to the various diagnostics functions Information or Statistics This option allows you to view the selected Image field inform...
Page 14: ...Instruction manual Start the printer 14 Default job Ready 0 Default job Producing 0 ...
Page 15: ...Instruction manual Stop the printer 15 Default job Ready 20 Default job Producing 20 ...
Page 16: ...Instruction manual Select a Job Local Database 16 Job 2 Job 1 Job 3 Select job Home Job 1 Home Field 1 Field 1 1 4 ...
Page 17: ...Instruction manual Select a Job Local Database 17 ABCD 12345 ABCD 20 10 10 L12 Confirm Job Job 1 ...
Page 18: ...Instruction manual Select a Job Remote Database 18 Select Job from Host Home Please enter the Job name Job 1 ...
Page 19: ...Instruction manual Select a Job Remote Database 19 Job 1 Home Field 1 Field 1 1 4 12345 ABCD 20 10 10 L12 Confirm Job Job 1 ...
Page 20: ...truction manual Menu structure 20 Home screen Status Select Job Print adjust Menus Counts Settings Statistics Version Information Diagnostics Service Darkness Registration Offset Rotation Test print Files ...
Page 21: ...curity Flex IO map Diagnostics Digital I O control Manual control Select printhead test pattern Speed profile graph Copy files Delete files Save settings File statistics Clear job database Copy logs to USB Load settings Installation setup Reset Total Counts Service login Language Restore to Factory Upgrade from USB Supress Warnings Supplies Health Printhead Information ...
Page 22: ...Instruction manual Printhead maintenance 22 Print line corner edge ...
Page 23: ... the controller and remove the ribbon cassette Allow the printhead to cool to normal room temperature before proceeding in order to prevent the possibility of thermal shock damage Use a cotton swab or a soft cloth soaked in Isopropanol solvent to remove any residue from the printhead Take care not to use excessive amounts of solvent The print line is located on the bevelled edge of the printhead ...
Page 24: ...call an Engineer Do not use force or tools Use the plate below the waste ribbon to lift it off the ribbon rewind reel If the ribbon is still difficult to remove please call an Engineer Do not use force or tools Always use an Empty Ribbon Core Do not wrap the ribbon directly around the Ribbon Rewind Reel ...
Page 25: ...0 Printer Left Hand Right Hand Ensure that the ink side of the ribbon is facing away from the printhead Scratch the ribbon with a fingernail to test the ink should scratch off If the new ribbon is a different type or size from the one removed please consult your manual ...
Page 26: ... messages can be found in the Troubleshooting section of the Maintenance manual PDF on the CD In the case of a Warning the SmartDate X40 will continue printing if in Producing mode The Warning does not stop the print cycle An example of a Warning might be Low Ribbon Warning 2109 Low Ribbon A new ribbon will be required soon Fault 1300 Cassette open Close cassette to clear fault ...
Page 27: ...ations of its products without prior notice Any repro duction even partial of this document is prohibited Original manual 2012 Markem Imaje All Rights Reserved English version LOW RIBBON The Ribbon has almost run out CASSETTE OPEN Check cassette is firmly in place with latch closed Ensure handle is in the CLOSED position CASSETTE LOAD ERROR Ensure the shuttle or printhead is in the HOME position C...
Page 28: ...the team to trust 10054592 en 03 2012 AB www markem imaje com Markem Imaje Limited Nottingham Science Park University Boulevard Nottingham NG7 2QN tel 44 0 115 9430055 fax 44 0 115 9430153 ...
