BX6500 6600 Handbook PDF

BX 6500/6600
Handbook
P/N 361872-01
Revision: AA, November 2007
Copyright 2007, Videojet Technologies Inc. (herein referred to as Videojet). All rights reserved.
This document is the property of Videojet Technologies Inc. and contains confidential and
proprietary information owned by Videojet. Any unauthorized copying, use or disclosure of it without
the prior written permission of Videojet is strictly prohibited.
Videojet Technologies Inc.

1500 Mittel Boulevard
Wood Dale, IL
60191-1073 USA
www.videojet.com
Phone: 1-800-843-3610
Fax:
1-800-582-1343
Intl Fax: 630-616-3629
Offices - USA: Atlanta, Chicago

INTL: Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Spain,
Singapore, The Netherlands,The United Kingdom
Distributors Worldwide
Compliance Information
BX 6500/6600 Compliance Information
For Customers in the U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to
operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide responsible protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with
Class A FCC limits.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission helpful: How to Identify and Resolve
Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-0000345-4.
Tests for safety are carried out by the UL International (UK) Ltd.
according to harmonized standard IEC 60950.
Videojet BX 6500/6600 Handbook
For Customers in Canada

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This equipment is UL listed.
Pour la clientle du Canada

Le present appareil numerique nemet pas de bruits radioelectriques
depassant les limites applicales aux appareils numerique de las class A
prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le
ministere des Communications du Canada.
Cet quipement est certifi CSA.
For Customers in the European Union

This equipment displays the CE mark to indicate conformance to the
following legislation.
Tests for EMC are carried out by the Environmental and Technical
Services Ltd. according to harmonized standards listed below:
Applicable EMC standards:
BS EN55022 Class A
BS EN61000-3-2
BS EN61000-3-3
BS EN55024
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Support and Training

Contact Information
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Videojet
Technologies Inc. at 1-800-843-3610 (for all customers within the United
States). Outside the U.S., customers should contact their Videojet
Technologies Inc. distributor or subsidiary for assistance.
Videojet Technologies Inc.
1500 Mittel Boulevard
Wood Dale, IL 60191-1073 U.S.A.
Phone: 1-800-843-3610
Fax: 1-800-582-1343
International Fax: 630-616-3629
Web: www.videojet.com
Service Program
About Tot al Source Commitment
Total Source TOTAL SERVICE PLUS RELIABILITY, is the Videojet
Technologies Inc. commitment to provide you - our customer - the
complete service you deserve.
The Tot al Source Commitment
The Videojet Tot al Source Service Program is an integral part of our
business in providing marks, codes, and images where, when, and how
often customers specify for packages, products, or printed materials. Our
commitment includes:
Applications support.
Installation services.
Maintenance training.
Customer response center.
Technical support.
Field service.
Extended hours phone assistance.
Parts and supplies.
Repair service.
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Customer Training
If you wish to perform your own service and maintenance on the printer, Videojet
Technologies Inc. highly recommends you complete a Customer Training
Course on the printer.
Note: The manuals are intended to be supplements to (and not replacements for)
Videojet Technologies Inc. Customer Training.
For more information on Videojet Technologies Inc. Customer Training
Courses, call 1-800-843-3610 (within the United States only). Outside the
U.S., customer should contact a Videojet subsidiary office or their local
Videojet distributor for further information.
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Table of Contents
BX 6500/6600 Compliance Information
For Customers in the U.S.A.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
For Customers in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Pour la clientle du Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
For Customers in the European Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Support and Training
Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Service Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Customer Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Chapter 1 Introduction
The BX 6500/6600 Documentation Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Who must use the BX 6500/6600 Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Content Representation Used in this Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 2 Safety
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Statement of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Safety Conventions Used in this Handbook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Equipment Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Comply with Electrical Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Do Not Remove Warning Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Fluid and Ink Safety Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Medical Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Emergencies Involving Printer Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Chapter 3 Technical Description

About the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Print Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Operator Indicator Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
ON/OFF Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Indicator lights of Printhead 1 and Printhead 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Product Detector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Shaft Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Crescendo Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Chapter 4 Maintenance
Printer Startup Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
How to Check and Fill the Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Eight Hour Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
How to Clean the Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Clean the Ventilation Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
Top Rear Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
Bottom Rear Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Bottom Filter (Right and Left). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
Clear the Skews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
How to Bleed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
How to Backflush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Chapter 5 Operator Functions

Startup Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Phasing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Shutdown Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 514
How to Print a Job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 517
Job Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 520
Glossary
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Introduction
This chapter contains the following topics:

The user documents of BX 6500/6600
Who must use the printer handbook
Warning
You must read Chapter 2, Safety before you install, operate,
service, or maintain the equipment to prevent the injury.
The BX 6500/6600 Documentation Set

Videojet provides four BX 6500/6600 user documents for reference:
SI.No
Manual
End User
Description
1.
BX 6500/6600
Handbook
Operator
Describes basic printer

operation
2.
Service Manual
Service
Technician
Describes how to maintain,

examine, and repair the
printer
3.
Illustrated Parts
List (IPL)
Service
Technician
Gives the information on all

the parts and accessories
of the printer
4.
Installation
Instructions
Service
Technician
Provides the instructions for

the printer installation and
setup
Table 1-1: BX 6500/6600 User Documents
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The BX 6500/6600 Documentation Set
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Who must use the BX 6500/6600 Handbook

The BX 6500/6600 Handbook describes the basic operation and
maintenance procedures that an operator can perform.
Note: An operator does not have any classroom training on the BX 6500/6600
printer.
The operators must report any service or maintenance problems that are
not described in this handbook to the Videojet service personnel.
Warning
PERSONAL INJURY. The customers who select to service and
maintain the printer themselves, must be trained, qualified
personnel to perform those procedures described in the Service
Manual. The qualified personnel must complete the training courses,
have knowledge about this printer, and know the potential hazards.
Content Representation Used in this Handbook

The word "printer" refers to the Videojet BX 6500/6600 printer for easy
reference in this manual.
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Safety

Introduction
Statement of Liability
Safety Conventions Used in this Handbook
Equipment Safety Guidelines
Fluid and Ink Safety Guidelines
Medical Emergencies
Introduction
The policy of Videojet Technologies, Inc. is to manufacture non-contact
printing/coding systems and ink supplies that meet high standards of
performance and reliability. We enforce strict quality control techniques to
eliminate the potential for defects and hazards in our products.
The intended use of this printer is to print information directly onto a
product. Use of this equipment in any other fashion may lead to serious
personal injury.
The safety guidelines provided in this chapter are intended to educate the
operator on all safety issues in order to operate and maintain the printer in
a safe manner.
Statement of Liability
Videojet Technologies, Inc. is not liable for any damage or injury arising
from failure to follow the instructions and procedures provided within the
manuals or the associated informational material, or from user failure to
use caution when installing, operating, adjusting, or servicing this
equipment. Videojet Technologies is not liable for damage or injury
arising from use of this product for any use other than that intended by
the manufacturer.
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Introduction
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Specific safety information is listed throughout this manual in the form of
WARNING and CAUTION statements. Pay close attention to these
statements as they contain important information on avoiding potential
hazards to you or to the equipment.
WARNING Statements
are used to indicate hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result
in severe personal injury or death
appear in bold type
have a triangular symbol with an exclamation point to the immediate
left of the text
are preceded by the word WARNING
are always found before the step or piece of information to which they
refer
look like the following example:
Warning
PERSONAL INJURY. Read section Fluid and Ink Safety
Guidelines on page 2-6 before changing a fluid reservoir. You may
get seriously injured if you do not.
CAUTION Statements
are used to indicate hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result
in minor personal injury or product or property damage
appear in bold type
have a triangular symbol with an exclamation point to the immediate
left of the text
are always preceded by the word CAUTION
are always found before the step or piece of information to which they
refer
look like the following example:
Caution
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Make sure that you use the proper type of
ink and make up fluid. The printer may get damaged if you do not.
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Introduction
This section contains important safety guidelines pertaining to the
operation and handling of the printer and associated equipment.
Warning
PERSONAL INJURY. Always observe the following safety
guidelines when operating and handling the printer and associated
equipment.
No Smoking
Do not smoke when near the printer or printhead.
Explosion or fire may result if the printer exhaust fumes
are subjected to an ignition source.
Comply with Electrical Codes

All electrical wiring and connections must comply with
applicable local codes. Consult the appropriate
regulatory agency for further information.
Do Not Remove Warning Labels

Do not, under any circumstances, remove or obstruct
any warning, caution, or instruction labels in the
printer.
Warning
PERSONAL INJURY. Do not place the printer in an explosive
atmosphere.
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Placement of the Printer

Do not place the printer in a hazardous location. Hazardous locations, as
defined in the United States, are those areas that may contain hazardous
materials in sufficient quantity to create an explosion. These are defined in
Article 500 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70-1993.
Warning
PERSONAL INJURY. Electrically ground the service tray to the
printer before servicing the printhead. You may get severely burned
if you do not. An ungrounded service tray can generate a static
spark. A static spark could start a fire or explosion from the cleaning
solution, ink or makeup fluid in the service tray.
Warning
PERSONAL INJURY. Only use metallic service trays when servicing
the printhead. Non-metallic trays can generate static sparks. The
figure (Figure 2-1) shows a properly grounded service tray.
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Figure 2-1: Properly Grounded Service Tray
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Always use appropriate fluids and inks for your printer. The following
precautions explain how to safely work with Videojet Technologies, Inc.
InkSource inks, makeup solutions, and supplies.
Warning
PERSONAL INJURY. Always observe the following safety
guidelines when working with any ink or cleaning solution.
Caution
PERSONAL INJURY. For continued protection against possible
hazards or damage to the printer, use only Videojet InkSource inks
according to the directions specified on the label.
Wear Safety Glasses

Wear safety glasses with side shields (or equivalent eye
protection) when handling any ink, make-up fluid or
cleaning solution. If splashed into your eyes, flush eyes
with water for 15 minutes and see a physician
immediately.
Avoid Skin Contact
Wear butyl rubber gloves when handling any ink,
make-up fluid or cleaning solution. Avoid contact with
skin and mucous membranes (nasal passage, throat).
Upon contact with skin, remove any contaminated
clothing and wash area with soap and water. See a
physician if irritation persists.
Avoid Breathing in Vapors
Avoid prolonged exposure to vapors. If respiratory
protection is needed, a cartridge organic respirator is
required.
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Read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Read and understand the Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) before using any ink, make-up fluid, or cleaning
solution. An MSDS exists for each type of ink, make-up
fluid, and cleaning solution; the appropriate sheets are
are available on the Videojet website @
www.videojet.com.
Make certain to retain all MSDSs for future reference in the event you
should need to see a physician regarding an ink-related accident.
Additional copies of MSDSs are available upon request and can be
obtained by contacting the Videojet Customer Service Department at 800
8433610. Outside the U.S., customers should contact a subsidiary
Videojet office or their local Videojet distributor.
Store Inks Properly
Certain inks, make-up fluids, and cleaning solutions are
flammable and must be stored appropriately. Storage
must comply with local regulations; contact the
appropriate regulatory agency for further information.
The label on the bottle or the Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) will indicate if a particular fluid is flammable.
Dispose of Ink Properly
Do not pour any ink, make-up fluid, or cleaning solution
into sinks, sewers, or drains. Waste disposal must
comply with local regulations; contact the appropriate
regulatory agency for further information.
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Medical Emergencies
Warning
PERSONAL INJURY. In the event of a medical emergency, contact a
physician immediately.
Emergencies Involving Printer Fluids

If the incident involves an ink, make-up fluid, or cleaning solution, bring
the bottle and/or Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) with you to the
physicians office. These items contain important information that the
physician may require in order to provide treatment.
Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center

All of Videojet inks, make-up fluids, and cleaning solutions are registered
with the Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center, located in the United
States. If the bottle or MSDS cannot be located, the physician can contact
the Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center to obtain the information
required.
Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center
(303) 623-5716
Note: Persons outside the United States requiring medical attention can have a
physician contact the Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center in the United
States or a poison control center or hospital in their own area.
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Technical Description
This chapter describes the main parts of the BX 6500/6600 printer
About the Printer

The Videojet BX 6500/6600 is a non-contact binary array ink jet printer
that is used production printing at high-speed. The BX 6500/6600 prints
graphics (bitmaps), bar codes, and text images. The printer can print the
images on any surface or textures.
The BX 6500/6600 system has a print engine, an IO, a Graphic User
Interface (GUI) and printheads (one or two).
The BX 6500/6600 can print either a fixed or a variable message from each
printhead. A separate system of control (which is not included in the
manual) defines and generates the image that must be printed. The image
is sent to the printer through the connecting cables. The image gets printed
on the products that pass below the printhead on an external conveyor
system or a continuous web.
Some important features of the BX 6500/6600 include:
Flexible printhead configuration
Font conversion
All standard bar codes
Graphic printing
Small footprint
128 DPI
Overlaying of print colors from separate printheads
Electronic stitching
Inspector diagnostic software (optional)
Simple I/O (optional)
Validation
PDF proofing
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About the Printer
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Print Engine
The print engine is found in the printer cabinet. The print engine includes
the items shown in the Figure 3-1.
7
6
1. Viscometer
2. Power Supplies and Heaters
3. Coolers
4. Mixer Tank
4
5. Fluid Reservoirs
6. Pumps, Filters & Valves
7. Ink Manager PCB and Print Manager
PCB
Figure 3-1: Print Engine
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Print Engine
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Operator Indicator Panel

The operator indicator panel is on the front of the printer cabinet. The
panel shows the status of the printer.
1
2
3
5
1. Printing Stopped LED
2. Fluid/Ink Level Low LED
3. Print OK LED
4. Printhead 2
5. Printhead 1
6. On/Off Button
Figure 3-2: Operator Indicator Panel
ON/OFF Button
The ON/OFF switch turns the printer on and off. When the button is
pressed, the button illuminates a green light.
Indicator lights of Printhead 1 and Printhead 2

The following lights indicate the status of the printer.
Printing Stopped (Red Light)
During the normal operation, this light is turned off. When the printer
stops the printing because of an ink system malfunction, the red light
illuminates.
Fluid Level Low (Amber Light)
During the normal condition, this light is turned off. When the
reservoir fluid is low, this light flashes slowly for 8 minutes. If the
reservoir is not filled within 8 minutes, this light flashes quickly until
the reservoir is filled. If the reservoir is not filled within approximately
30 minutes, the ink viscosity goes off the tolerance and the ink system
is shutdown.
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Operator Indicator Panel
3-3
Printer OK (Green Light)

During the warm-up sequence, this light flashes slowly. During a jet
cycle, this light flashes quickly. When the ink has reached the correct
operating temperature and viscosity, this light illuminates
continuously. If a fault condition occurs, this light turns off.
Rear Panel
All connections for electrical power, communications and signals of
control are made at the back side of the printer. The rear panel also
contains the ventilation and cooling ports (Figure 3-3).
Caution
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Do not keep any obstruction to the
ventilation or cooling ports. Make sure that the printer is set away
from the walls and equipment to allow free air flow.
2
2
1. Ventilation Ducts
2. Printhead Umbilicals
Figure 3-3: Rear Panel
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Product Detector
A product detector detects the presence of an object to print. You can
connect one product detector for each printhead, or one product detector
for both printheads. You must install the product detector normally near
the printhead.
Shaft Encoder
The shaft encoder measures the speed of the transport system. The
measurement of speed makes sure that the size and position of the printed
image remains same during the production. A single shaft encoder is
used. Refer to Figure 3-4.
Note: The rotation of the encoder wheel generates the electronic pulses. The pulses
are input to the printer to calculate the speed of the transport system.
1. Product Detectors
2. Shaft Encoder
Figure 3-4: Product Detectors and Shaft Encoder
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Product Detector
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Crescendo Controller
The Crescendo Controller provides the Graphic User Interface (GUI) and
the signal router for the BX6500/6600 printer. The controller has a PC and
an IO box. The PC creates the image that you must print and the product
detect and shaft encoder signals are sent through the IO board. The print
data is carried to the print engine over an Ethernet cable straight from the
GUI. The signal from the shaft encoder and the product detector come
through the IO box to the print engine. All cables enter the print engine
through the connector panel found behind the print engine.
Crescendo Controller
Rear View
Figure 3-5: Crescendo Controller
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Printhead
The BX6500/6600 can have one or two printheads per print engine
(Figure 3-6). The model number BX6500 has one printhead and BX 6600
has two printheads.
The nozzle in each printhead has 256 ink jets for a 2 inch (50.8 mm) array.
Each ink jet creates an ink stream that contains minute drops of ink.
The charged drops of ink that are not required for the image, are deflected
into the gutter. The ink drops are returned to the ink system in the cabinet.
The other drops of ink that are not charged pass by the gutter and print
the dots (known as pixels) to create a printed image.
The printheads print at a resolution of 128 dpi along the vertical array and
normally 50 to 300 dpi (operator set) along the horizontal array.
Printheads
Figure 3-6: Printheads
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Shaft Encoder
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Fluids
Videojet printers are designed to run with Videojet inks. Videojet inks are
created, made and guaranteed by Videojet. These inks improve the
performance of your Videojet digital imaging system as well as increase
your production efficiency. Videojet printers and fluids are designed,
tested and made together to function at optimum performance levels.
Caution
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Only Videojet fluids are recommended for
use in this printer. The fluids which are not approved can damage
the unit, give low-quality printing output, or void the regulatory
approvals.
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Maintenance

The printer startup maintenance
The procedure to clean the printhead
The procedure to clean the ventilation filters
The procedures to clear the skews
Printer Startup Maintenance

Before you turn on the printer at the start of the day, check and refill the
make-up fluid and ink reservoirs. Do the checks every day.
When the fluid in the reservoirs of ink or make-up fluid drops to a low
level, the low fluid reservoir indicator flashes. Fill the reservoir with the
fluid else, the low level indicator flashes for approximately 30 minutes
before the ink system is shutdown.
Low Fluid Reservoir indicator
Figure 4-1: Ink Low Indicators
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4-1
Warning
You must read Chapter 2, Safety before you fill a fluid reservoir
again. You can get seriously injured if you do not follow this
warning. The ink and make-up fluid are extremely flammable.
Caution
Make sure that you use the correct type of ink and make up fluid.
Do not add make-up fluid to the ink reservoir or ink to the make-up
fluid reservoir. The failure to follow this caution damages the
printer.
Tools
Cleaning Wipes
Drip Pad
Large Flat-blade Screwdriver
Ground Strap
How to Check and Fill the Fluid

Do the following tasks to check and fill the ink and make-up reservoirs:
1 Use a large flat-blade screwdriver to turn both the front door locks,
one and a half-turn to the left side (refer to Figure 4-2 on page 4-3).
2 Open the front door.
3 Put a drip pad on the floor before the printer.
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Front Door Locks
Figure 4-2: Front Door

4 Check the ink and make-up fluid levels in the reservoirs. If enough
fluid is found, close the front door.
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5 If the ink or make-up fluid is low, loosen the black ring on cap
assembly of reservoir that must be filled. Remove the cap assembly
(Figure 4-3).
Spill Proof Cap
Figure 4-3: Reservoirs

6 Loosen the spill proof cap on the cap assembly and remove the spill
proof cap. Keep the cap in a safe location.
Note: The color (black or white) of the cap depends on the type of fluid (ink or
make-up).
7 Loosen the cap on ink or make-up fluid bottle and remove the cap.
Keep the cap in a safe location.
8 Fasten the cap of the reservoir on the new ink or make-up fluid bottle.
Make sure that vent (large hole) in the cap is in the direction of the
handle of the bottle (Figure 4-4 on page 4-5). This action makes sure
that the fluid does not spill when you fill the reservoir.
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The vent must be

in the direction of
the handle.
Figure 4-4: Vent

9 Fill the reservoir that contains low fluid until the reservoir is full. Do
not fill more. (Figure 4-5 on page 4-6).
10 When you fill the reservoir, fit the cap assembly on the reservoir.
Close the printer door.
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Figure 4-5: Filling Reservoir
Eight Hour Maintenance

If the printer is in the operation continuously for eight hours with the Jets
turned on, you must perform the eight hour maintenance.
Warning
Make sure that the electrical ground of the printhead service tray is
correct before you do maintenance to the printer. The failure to
follow this warning can cause the severe burns.
A service tray or printhead that are not connected to an electrical
ground correctly can generate a static spark. The static sparks can
start a fire or explosion from the ink and cleaning fluids.
When you service the printer, only use Videojet service trays that are
made of metal. The service trays that are not made of metal cannot
provide the electrical ground. The Figure 4-6 on page 4-7 shows a
service tray to printhead correctly connected to an electrical ground.
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Caution
When you clean the printhead, do not touch any part of the
printhead with the wash bottle. Do not touch the areas shown in
white in Figure 4-9 on page 4-11 because the parts are very fragile
and costly.
Service
Tray
Figure 4-6: Printhead in Service Position

Tools
Clean and compressed air source
Service tray with ground strap
The flush solution in a cleaning bottle (Table 4-1).
Type of Ink
Proper Flush/Wash Solution
16-41 SR (Acetone-Ethanol) Red
16-46 SR 44 Flush/Wash
16-42 SR (Acetone-Ethanol) Black
16-46 SR 44 Flush/Wash
16-43 SR (Acetone-Ethanol) Green
16-46 SR Flush/Wash
Table 4-1: Flush/Wash Solutions
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Type of Ink
Proper Flush/Wash Solution
16-44 SR (Acetone-Ethanol) Blue
16-46 SR Flush/Wash
16-50 SR (Acetone)
16-55 SR Flush/Wash
16-72 SR (MEK)
16-79 SR Flush/Wash
16-73 SR (MEK)
16-89 SR Flush/Wash
16-80 SR (MEK)
16-89 SR Flush/Wash
16-81 SR (MEK)
3601 Flush/Wash
Table 4-1: Flush/Wash Solutions (Continued)
How to Clean the Printhead

Do the following tasks to clean the printhead:
Note: Make sure that printer is turned on.
1 Make sure that the printer is not in the print mode.
2 Put the printhead in the service position. Refer to Figure 4-6 on
page 4-7.
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3 Loosen the cover screw (Item 2, Figure 4-7) and remove the cover
(Item 1).
1. Cover
2. Screw
Figure 4-7: Cover Screw
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Note: The swing arms must be open during the eight-hour maintenance.
4 Unlock the lock bars and rotate the swing arms in the upward
direction. Refer to Figure 4-8.
1. Live Arm
2. Ground Arm
Figure 4-8: Rotate Swing Arms

5 Use the wash bottle to clean the following parts of the printhead
(Refer to the areas shown in white color, Figure 4-9 on page 4-11):
a. The nozzle (face and posts)
b. The ground swing arm
c. The live swing arm
d. The gutter plate
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Figure 4-9: Clean Areas (Shown Shaded in White)

Note: Make sure that you do not touch any part of the printhead when you
clean.
6 Dry the live and ground swing arms with the compressed air.
7 Lower the live swing arm and lock the arm in position.
8 Inspect the live swing arm. If the arm is not clean, repeat from step 5.
9 Lower the ground swing arm and lock the swing arm in position.
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10 Attach the lower cover again.

11 Before you phase the printhead, the ink temperature and pressure
readings must match the required values. The values or parameters
must be monitored in two methods:
Monitor the Operations and Diagnostic screen on the Crescendo
GUI
Monitor the green light on the Control Panel
If the correct parameters are met, the green light remains continuously
illuminated.
12 Phase the printhead. Refer to Phasing the Printer on page 5-8.
13 Set the printhead in the print position.
Clean the Ventilation Filters

There are four ventilation filters used in the printer:
Top rear
Bottom rear
Right side bottom
Left side bottom.
Top Rear Filter

Warning
An operator cannot service the top rear filter. A Videojet trained
personnel only must service the top rear filter.
Warning
Turn off electrical power to the printer at the power source before
you do maintenance to the printer.
Make sure that the power source is locked out and displays a tag
Printer Being Serviced before you do maintenance to the printer.
The failure to follow this warning can cause serious shocks or burns.
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Tools
A clean, compressed air source with the nozzle
Large flat-tip screwdriver
Set of metric Hex wrenches
Procedure
Do the following tasks to clean the top rear ventilation filter:
1 Open the access panel of the top rear ventilation filter with the filter
fixed in the retaining bracket (refer to Figure 4-10 and Figure 4-11).
Top Rear Filter

Access Panel
Figure 4-10: Top Rear Filter Access Panel
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2 Remove the filter (Item 1, Figure 4-11) from the retaining bracket (Item
2).
1. Filter
2. Retaining Bracket
Figure 4-11: Filter

3 Clean the filter with the compressed air.
4 Insert the filter back into the retaining bracket.
5 Close the access panel of the top rear ventilation air filter.
Note: The top access cover of the print engine need not be opened to get
access to the access panel of the air filter.
Bottom Rear Filter

Tools
Clean and compressed air source with the nozzle
Procedure
1 Turn the two outer back door locks, half a turn to the left side, and
open the outer back door.
2 Remove the filter frame screws (x4). Refer to the item 1, Figure 4-12.
3 Remove the frame (Item 2) and the foam filter (Item 3).
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3
1. Screws (x4)
2. Frame
3. Foam Filter
Figure 4-12: Bottom Rear Ventilation Filter

4 Blow the filter with the compressed air.
5 Use the filter frame screws to attach the frame and the foam filter.
6 Close and lock the outer back door.
Bottom Filter (Right and Left)

Tools
Clean and compressed air source with the nozzle
Procedure
Do the following tasks to clean the bottom (right and left) ventilation
filters:
1 Slide the filter frame (Item 1, Figure 4-13 on page 4-16) from the
bottom right of the printer and remove the filter (Item 2).
2 Repeat step 1 for the bottom ventilation filter on the left side of
printer.
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1. Filter Frame
2. Filter
Figure 4-13: Bottom Ventilation Filter

3 Turn the two outer back door locks, half a turn to the left side and
open the outer back door.
4 Blow cooler fins with the compressed air.
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Note: A single head cabinet is shown in Figure 4-14. A dual head cabinet
contains fins on the left side also.
Cooler Fins
Figure 4-14: Cooler Fin Area

5 Blow the foam filters with the compressed air.
6 Close and lock the outer back door.
7 Put the bottom ventilation filters (two) in the filter frames on either
sides of the printer.
8 Slide both the filter frames under the bottom of the printer.
Clear the Skews

The section below gives the following procedures to clear the skews:
Bleed - The air bubbles in the nozzle are removed through the bleed
circuit.
Backflush - The internal blockage and minor dirt are pushed back into
the manifold, and carried away to the cabinet through the backflush
circuit.
How to Bleed
To perform the bleed procedure, do the following tasks:
1 Make sure that the printhead is not in the print mode.
2 Loosen the printhead cover screw and remove the printhead cover.
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3 Rotate the swing arm lock bars in the upward direction.

4 Rotate the swing arms in the upward direction in the order given
below. Refer to Figure 4-8 on page 4-10.
a. Rotate the ground arm upward.
b. Rotate live arm upward.
5 Turn the charge electrode guard in the downward direction to protect
the charge electrode.
6 Click the Bleed icon (see Figure 4-15). The green LED on the front
panel flashes. The flashing LED indicate that the printer is in a head
cycle.
Bleed Icon
Phase Icon
Figure 4-15: Bleed and Phase Icon

7 When the green LED illuminates continuously, the printer indicates
that the head cycle is over and all the parameters are met. Now
inspect for the skews.
Continue to the next step if there are no skews.
8 Lower the live swing arm completely and lock the swing arm in
position. Inspect to make sure that the live swing arm is clean.
9 Lower the ground swing arm completely and lock the swing arm in
position.
10 Click the Phase icon (see Figure 4-15). The phasing of the printhead
starts.
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If there are no skews or blockages in the nozzle the printhead

passes the phasing procedure. Attach the lower cover to the
printhead and continue the normal operation of the printer.
If there are skews or blockages in the nozzle, the printhead fails the
phasing procedure. Perform the backflush procedure (refer to
How to Backflush on page 4-19).
How to Backflush
Warning
Before you do the maintenance tasks, always connect the printhead
service tray to the electrical ground. A service tray or the printhead
that are not connected to the electrical ground can generate the static
sparks. A static spark can start a fire or explosion from the ink and
cleaning fluids. The failure to follow this warning can cause personal
injury (severe burns).
Warning
Only use the service trays that are made of metal and recommended
by Videojet. The service trays made of other material do not provide
the required electrical ground. The failure to follow this warning can
cause personal injury (severe burns).
Tools
Compressed air source with the nozzle
Magnifier
Service tray with ground strap
Flashlight
Flush - Cleaning bottle
Procedure
Note: The backflush procedure automatically bleeds the head for three cycles after
the 30 second backflush is completed because air bubbles are generated after the
backflush.
Note: Make sure that the printer is not in the print mode and the jets are turned
on.
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1 Loosen the printhead cover screw and remove the printhead cover.
2 Put the service tray under the printhead and attach the ground strap
as shown in Figure 4-16.
Service
Tray

3 Rotate the swing arms in the upward direction. Refer to Figure 4-8 on
page 4-10.
a. Rotate the ground arm upward.
b. Rotate live arm upward.
4 Turn the charge electrode guard in the downward direction to protect
the charge electrode.
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5 Click the backflush icon (see Figure 4-17). The jets stop immediately
and the vacuum is generated at the nozzle.
Backflush
Phase
Figure 4-17: Backflush and Phase Icon

Press the backflush icon and the flow of ink out of the nozzle stops
because V1 closes and a vacuum is applied because V3 and V10 is open.
This condition is maintained for 30 seconds. During this 30 second period,
you must spray the flush near the area where the skew occurred (refer to
white color line, Figure 4-18 on page 4-22). After 30 seconds, the printer
opens V1 and closes V3 and V10. The printer performs three bleed
operations automatically.
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Figure 4-18: Clean Area

6 Use a flashlight and a magnifier to inspect the jet array. If the array is
equal for all the jets, go to the next step. Else, repeat steps 1-6.
7 Clean the printhead. Refer to How to Clean the Printhead on
page 4-8.
8 Turn the charge electrode guard in the upward direction.
9 Lower the live swing arm completely and lock the swing arm in
position.
10 Lower ground swing arm completely and lock the swing arm in
position. Inspect the live swing arm to make sure that the arm is clean.
11 Wait until all the printhead parameters reach correct levels.
12 Click the Phase icon (Figure 4-17 on page 4-21). The printhead phasing
procedure starts.
If the printhead passes the phasing procedure, attach lower cover
and continue the normal operation.
If the printhead fails the phasing procedure, contact a trained
service technician.
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Operator Functions

Startup procedure
Phasing procedure
Shutdown procedure
The procedure to print a job
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Startup Procedure
Wear Safety Glasses
Wear safety glasses with side shields (or equivalent eye
protection) when handling any ink, make-up fluid or
cleaning solution. If splashed into your eyes, flush eyes
with water for 15 minutes and see a physician
immediately.
Avoid Skin Contact
Wear butyl rubber gloves when handling any ink,
make-up fluid or cleaning solution. Avoid contact with
skin and mucous membranes (nasal passage, throat).
Upon contact with skin, remove any contaminated
clothing and wash area with soap and water. See a
physician if irritation persists.
Avoid Breathing in Vapors
Avoid prolonged exposure to vapors. If respiratory
protection is needed, a cartridge organic respirator is
required.
Do the following tasks to start the printer:

1 Put the printhead in the service position. Refer to Figure 5-1 on
page 5-3.
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2 Loosen the cover screw (Item 2, Figure 5-2) and remove the cover
(Item 1).
2
1
1. Cover
2. Screw
Figure 5-2: Cover Screw
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3 Raise the ground arm (Item 2, Figure 5-3) in the upward direction.
4 Raise the live arm (Item 1, Figure 5-3) in the upward direction and
lower the protective cover over the charge electrode (Figure 5-4).
1. Live Arm
2. Ground Arm
Figure 5-3: Rotate the Swing Arms
Protective Cover
Figure 5-4: Lower the Protective Cover
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5 Press the main power button of the printer (Figure 5-5).

Note: The printer performs a number of automatic diagnostic tests. During
the diagnostic tests, you can hear a clicking sound and see the lights which
flash on the front panel. The red LED on the top of the printheads also must
flash one time.
Note: After the power-up, the printer requires two minutes before the printer
can communicate with the Crescendo controller. If the Crescendo software
does not create an automatic link then, close the software and open software
again. Check the connectivity under the system information tab of the dialog
box for the printer configuration.
Main Power Button
Figure 5-5: Power Button

6 Turn on the PC that has Crescendo software loaded.
7 Double-click the icon shown in Figure 5-6. The GUI opens.
Figure 5-6: Crescendo Icon

8 If the security is not enabled, select the role of the operator and log
into the software. Access the Print a Job tab.
Note: The operator can access only the Print a Job tab.
9 If the security system is enabled, the Login/Logout dialog box appears.
Refer to Figure 5-7 on page 5-6.
10 Enter the user name and password to log into the GUI.
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Figure 5-7: Login / Logout Dialog Box

11 Access the Print a Job tab, and click Show Operations Screen icon to see
the Operations and Diagnostics screen for one of the heads (Figure 5-8).
Show Operations
Screen icon
Jets On Icon
Head 1
Head 2
Figure 5-8: Jets On Icon
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12 Select the correct printhead and click the Jets On icon to turn on the
jets. Repeat the same for additional heads if necessary (Figure 5-9).
Figure 5-9: Jets On

13 Clean the printhead. Refer to the Eight Hour Maintenance on
page 4-6.
14 Wait until each printhead reaches the correct temperature for phasing.
The correct operating temperature is reached in approximately 10
minutes.
Note: The printhead status bar for temperature changes to blue color
(Figure 5-10) and the green running man LED on the control panel
illuminates continuously.
Figure 5-10: Printhead Temperature

Note: You can find the green LED indicators on the front of the printer
cabinet.
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15 Phase the printhead that is required to print the jobs. Refer to the
Phasing the Printer on page 5-8.
16 Load and print the jobs.
Phasing the Printer

This procedure considers that the printer has started, the jets are turned on
and the printhead has reached the correct temperature for phasing.
The flashing of the green LED indicator found on the front of the printer
stops and remains continuously turned on. This condition indicates that
the correct temperature for phasing is reached. If the printer has one
printhead, then one indicator remains turned on continuously.
Do the following tasks to perform the phasing:
1 Raise the protective cover over the charge electrode.
2 Make sure that the live block and the charge electrode are clean.
If the live block and the charge electrode are not clean, refer to Eight
Hour Maintenance on page 4-6.
3 Lower and lock the live swing arm with the lock bars. Refer to
Figure 5-11.
4 Inspect the charge electrode again to make sure that the charge
electrode is clean. If the charge electrode is not clean, refer to Eight
Hour Maintenance on page 4-6.
5 Inspect the ground arm to make sure that the arm is clean.
Note: Refer to Eight Hour Maintenance on page 4-6 to clean the
ground arm.
6 Lower and lock the ground arm with the lock bars.
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2
1. Ground Arm
2. Live Arm
Figure 5-11: Rotate Swing Arms Down
Lock Bars
Figure 5-12. Swing Arm Lock Bars

7 For the phasing of a printhead, click the Phase icon (Figure 5-13 on
page 5-10). The phasing of one printhead begins. To perform the
phasing for both the printheads, click the Phase icon shown in
Figure 5-14 on page 5-10.
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Phase Icon
Figure 5-13: Phase - One Printhead
Phase Icon
Figure 5-14: Phase - Two Printheads
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8 If the software gives the error messages during the phasing process
(refer to Figure 5-15 on page 5-11), try the following methods to
correct the errors:
Clean the printhead. Refer to Eight Hour Maintenance on
page 4-6.
Check for skews. If skews are seen, perform the backflush
procedure. Refer to Backflush Procedure on page 6-8 in the
Crescendo Service Manual (part number 365866).
Note: If you continue to get the error messages, contact the VTI technician
for further assistance.
Error
Message
Figure 5-15. Error Message

9 When the phasing is successful, attach the printhead cover.
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The Phasing Passes

If there is no error message in the display, then the printhead has passed
phasing and you can start the printing process. When the phasing passes,
the printer automatically and continuously phases itself in the print mode.
If a trip occurs or you close the software and open again, perform the
phasing to the printhead again. Else, the printer automatically phases
itself while in the print mode and further phasing is not required.
The second picture in Figure 5-16 shows a normal passing phase pattern.
Also you can see that there are no clear spikes, blocks, waves, or gaps in
the pattern.
Figure 5-16: Phase Pass Status and Result
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The Phasing Fails

A normal failing phase pattern is shown in Figure 5-17. Refer to Step 8 on
page 11 for methods to correct the errors.
Figure 5-17: Phase Fail Status and Result
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Shutdown Procedure
Caution
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. The printer system must be free of any ink
before the printer is shut down. Otherwise, any ink which remains
may gather and harden in the ink system which would require major
repairs to correct. When the system is completely free of ink, the
flashing LEDs on the cabinets main control panel will stop flashing
and go completely out.
Caution
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. The printhead(s) must be in a completely
vertical position when the printer is shut down. Otherwise, ink may
gather and harden in to nozzle and manifold which would require
major repair to correct.
This section describes how to shut down the printer.

1 Remove the printer from the production print.
Note: When the printer is out of print, the red light on the top of the
printhead is not illuminated.
2 Loosen the cover screw on the printhead and remove the cover.
3 Raise the lock bars and rotate the swing arms in the upward direction.
Rotate the ground arm (Item 2, Figure 5-18) in the upward direction
first, then rotate the live arm (Item 1) in the upward direction.
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1. Live Arm
2. Ground Arm
Figure 5-18. Rotate Swing Arms
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4 Select the correct printhead that you require to shutdown and click the
Jets on/off icon to turn off the jets. If necessary, repeat the same for
additional printheads. Refer to Figure 5-19.
Jets
On/ Off
Icon
Figure 5-19: Jets Off Icon

5 Wait approximately 3 to 4 minutes for removal of ink from the printer
system. The green LEDs on the control panel are turned off after the
procedure for jets off is complete.
6 Shut down the Crescendo software and the GUI PC.
7 Press the main-power button of the printer (Figure 5-20) and turn off
the printer completely.
Main Power Button
Figure 5-20: Power Button

8 Carefully close the swing arms but do not lock them in position with
the lock bars.
9 Attach the printhead cover.
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How to Print a Job

Note: You can print a job if the printer and the jets are turned on. Else refer to
Startup Procedure on page 5-2.
Note: The printer must pass the phasing before the printer is put into the print
mode.
Do the following tasks to print a job:
1 Open the Print a Job tab screen.
The different icons on the Print a job screen, and their description are
shown in Table 5-1.
Show Operations
Screen
Print a Job
Configure
Printer
Open Job
Hide
Event
List
Job Log
Log Out
Power
Down
OK
Open Job
dialog box
Job Queue
Clear
Alarm
Figure 5-21: Print a Job Tab Screen

Icon
Description
Open Job - Allows the operator to open a previous job that you
saved.
Job Log - Displays the information on the job that is selected.
Table 5-1: Print a Job - Icon Description
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Icon
Description
Log Out - Allows to log out and log in as a different user
Power Down - Closes only the GUI
Configure Printer - Displays system information and allows the

operator to adjust printhead offset.
Show Operations Screen - Shows operations and diagnostics

screen for the printer
Hide Event List - Hides or shows the event list
Clear Alarm - Resets the warnings and errors.

Note: To know more about the alarms, refer to the Troubleshooting section of the BX65/6600 Service Manual
Serializer Options print a group of records.
This function finds a record in a loaded file. You can use the
function to add the records into the Reprint List.
Show reprint list displays the records to be reprinted.
Add to reprint list adds the records to the reprint list.
Clear reprint list removes the records from the reprint list.
Table 5-1: Print a Job - Icon Description (Continued)

2 Click the Open Job icon. The Open Job dialog box opens (Figure 5-21 on
page 5-17).
Note: Only jobs that are added to the print list appear here.
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3 Open the job you require to print.

4 Click the OK button to upload the job.
The list of entries in the selected job appears. Refer to Figure 5-23.
5 Select the record that you require to print.
Note: The software automatically begins to print from the first record. To
start from a known record then, use the Find in Data search function (refer to
Figure 5-22.
Figure 5-22: Find in Data

6 Click the
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Note: Click the Pause Printing button to pause a running job.
Test Print
Print
Pause
Figure 5-23: Print a Job
Job Log
This option displays the information of the job that is you select.
Click the Job Log icon (Figure 5-21 on page 5-17). The Job Log screen
appears. You can select the required job from the Select Job Name and click
the Filter button. The information of the job is displayed below. You can
select the time frame also.
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Filter
Select Job
Name
Figure 5-24. Job Log Screen
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Glossary
The following list defines some of the BX 6500/6600 terminology.
ARRAY
The array is the combined ink streams in the printheads. The BX 6500/
6600 has 128 or 256 ink streams.
BITMAP
A bitmap is a grid (or matrix) that has small dots used to define a picture,
line drawing or character.
CAP ASSEMBLY (BUNG ASSEMBLY)
The cap assembly is the Cap and Float assembly found on the ink and
make-up reservoirs.
CAUTION
A CAUTION within the text indicates a hazard or dangerous procedure
which can cause minor personal injury or damage to property and
equipment.
dpi
Dots per inch (dpi) is a measurement of image resolution. The greater the
dpi, finer the image resolution is got.
FLASHPOINT
The lowest temperature at which the vapor of a volatile material is ignited.
FLUSH
Flush is a printer fluid that cleans the jets during the procedures with
some inks. Flush also cleans the printhead and other printer components
from a wash bottle.
GUTTER
The printhead gutter captures any additional ink and returns the ink to
the ink system. This ink is used again (recycle).
IDLE MODE
In Idle mode, the return gutter is in its forward position, HT and BIAS
voltages are off, and all ink is captured in the gutter and used again. The
voltage is not applied to the plates.
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IMAGE
An image is a picture built with dots, or pixels. The picture can have text,
barcodes, graphics, variable information, or a combination of these
elements.
INK PRESSURE
Ink pressure is the pressure that causes the ink to flow from of the
printhead through the nozzle. Ink pressure causes the drop formation and
calculates the speed at which the ink moves.
LED
Light Emitting Diode. These LEDs are on several printed circuit boards
and are used in the troubleshooting purposes. When in the printer is in the
print mode, the HT LED on the printhead lights.
MAKE UP
Make-up is the solvent portion of the ink and added at given intervals to
the fluid in the ink system to maintain correct ink viscosity.
NOTE
A Note within the text indicates general instructions and procedures on
safety rules.
NOZZLE ORIFICES
The Nozzle Orifices are small holes in the nozzle plate through which flow
of each ink jets occurs.
NOZZLE PLATE
The nozzle plate is a printhead component that contains the orifices
through which ink jets flow.
PHASING
PHASING is a calibration procedure which allows the printer system to
make sure that there is synchronization in the timing of charge voltage
with the break off point timing. When a trip occurs, or if the software is
restarted the phasing must be performed before printing for the first time.
Else, the printer automatically phases itself in between the prints.
PIXEL
An image has single dots, or pixels. One pixel normally equals one more
than one printed ink drops.
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PRINT MODE
During the Print mode, the return gutter is pulled back into the retracted
position and the high voltage deflector plate is energized. The charged
drops (not printed) enter the gutter and drops that are not charged
(printing) leave the printhead and create the image.
PRINTHEAD
The printhead contains the components used to turn a pressurized ink
stream into small drops of ink which are either charged or not charged.
PRODUCT DETECTOR
The product detector (normally an optical sensor) detects the presence of
an object on which printing must occur.
RESERVOIR
The printer contains two new fluid reservoirs for each printhead. One
reservoir is for ink and one for make-up.
RESOLUTION
The number of pixels per unit of measure. When the number of pixels is
decreased or increased, the resolution is decreased or increased.
SHAFT ENCODER
A shaft encoder is a device that generates the pulses that gives the distance
of movement of the transport system. This movement of the transport
system gives the product speed.
WARNING
A WARNING within the text indicates a hazardous or dangerous
procedure that can cause personal injury or death.
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BX 6500/6600

Videojet Technologies Inc.

Offices - USA: Atlanta, Chicago

Videojet BX 6500/6600 Handbook

For Customers in Canada

Pour la clientle du Canada

For Customers in the European Union

Support and Training

Videojet BX 6500/6600 Handbook

Chapter 3 Technical Description

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Chapter 5 Operator Functions

This chapter contains the following topics:

The BX 6500/6600 Documentation Set

Describes basic printer

Describes how to maintain,

Gives the information on all

Provides the instructions for

Table 1-1: BX 6500/6600 User Documents

The BX 6500/6600 Documentation Set

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Who must use the BX 6500/6600 Handbook

Content Representation Used in this Handbook

Who must use the BX 6500/6600 Handbook

This chapter contains the following topics:

Videojet BX 6500/6600 Handbook

Safety Conventions Used in this Handbook

Safety Conventions Used in this Handbook

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Equipment Safety Guidelines

Comply with Electrical Codes

Do Not Remove Warning Labels

Equipment Safety Guidelines

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Placement of the Printer

Equipment Safety Guidelines

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Figure 2-1: Properly Grounded Service Tray

Equipment Safety Guidelines

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Fluid and Ink Safety Guidelines

Wear Safety Glasses

Fluid and Ink Safety Guidelines

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Read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Fluid and Ink Safety Guidelines

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Emergencies Involving Printer Fluids

Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center

This chapter describes the main parts of the BX 6500/6600 printer

About the Printer

About the Printer

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Figure 3-1: Print Engine

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