Flat Bed Foil Printer
User Guide
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version (for latest version) and/or replace the loadcell. Doublecheck the connector
first before contacting our specialist and describe to them your troubleshooting
steps.
The
‘
Move to Reading Position
’
button and
‘
Set Torque
’
functionalities are reserved for
further troubleshooting by technicians. They will need a weight scale (capable to at least
read 20kg). For a set torque of 240 the weigh is 11-14kg. When it is below 11kg
–
replacement
of the compression spring and/or compression pin can be considered.
5.8.6.5
Update firmware
Firmware update functionality (outside the live server) is reserved for technicians with
training. Password will be provided only to them. Therefore, please check for updates via
live server first by using
‘
check for updates
’
functionality.
5.8.6.6
Position and Motor Test
This functionality is also reserved only for the technicians. You may check the X or Y home
position sensors functionality during troubleshooting. Or move the machine to a specific
location for motor testing.
The foil motor can be also tested using this tab.
5.8.6.7
Move to extremes
This functionality is used for motor spindles testing. After replacement or grease of the
spindles it is advised to run the printer back and forth a few times.
5.8.6.8
Step Size
The step size functionality can be used only by technicians after motor replacement in old
printers with serial number lower as PU024xxxxx. In these machines old motors must be
replaced for new since it is not more possible to order old motor type. Therefore, step size
must be changed manually for this specific motor, usually from 5000 to 3969.
Also, it is possible that after firmware update the step size of old machine will be replaced
for new and you
’
ll note distortion in print result (printer will also go slower or faster). In this
case you may also need to overwrite the step size with correct value.
Since this functionality can damage the machine if used by unexperienced user
–
it is
password protected and available only to the trained technicians.