EPT033789 Issue 2 February 2018
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Set Up Printer - Final Steps
CAUTIONS:
(1) The printer must be calibrated before installing it on the production line.
See below.
(2) In dusty environments, it may be beneficial to fit a Compact Positive Air
Kit (P/N EAS002970).
Calibrating the Printer
CAUTION:
When calibrating, the print head must be able to extend fully, please ensure
enough space is allowed to perform this function.
For CM printers, the print head position parameter
must be set to allow this.
For IM printers the printing surface should be moved from under the printer. If
neither is possible, remove the printer from the bracket).
Calibrate at the printer operating temperature. Go to
Settings > Production Line Setup > Head
Functions
and select
Calibrate
.
Optimising the Print Head
Having mechanically installed the printer in the brackets, optimise the head position for
printing:
(1)
Go to Settings > Production Line Setup > Line Movement. Either CM (Moving) or IM
(Static) will be displayed in the Line Movement pull-down menu.
(This corresponds to the type of printer in use.)
• For CM printers, set the Encoder Divide to 0. The current read-only Line Speed
is updated every few seconds.
(2)
Go to Settings > Production Line Setup > Head Functions. Manually adjust the Head
Position and Print Head Height parameters to set the correct distance of 0.2-2mm
between the print head and substrate for both CM and IM printers.
(3)
Review the following CM and IM bracket mounting diagrams:
