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PRESENTATION
Contents
1 Presentation 2
1.1 Control panel 2
1.2 Operator interface 3
1.3 Print head 6
1.4 Ink circuit: S8 Classic (without condenser) 7
1.5 Ink circuit: S8 Classic (with condenser option) 8
1.6 Ink circuit: S8 Egg Classic 9
2 Ink jet printing 10

2.1 Matrix printing 10
2.2 Continuous deviated ink jet printing 11
3 Startup and shutdown 12

3.1 Starting the printer 12
3.2 Stopping the printer 12
General summary table 13
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1 Presentation
1.1 Control panel
Figure 1: Control panel
1 Conduit
2 Print head
3 Electronic compartment
4 Hydraulic compartment (tanks for consumables)
5 Operator interface (keyboard - screen)
6 Industrial interface compartment (inputs - outputs)
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5
2
6
3
Figure 1
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1.2 Operator interface
Display
40 character liquid crystal display to:
ON/OFF? - Display messages.
- Dialog with the operator.
Keys
o On/Off.
j Autodating.
c Counter.
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i - Press directly to display and clear faults.

- After pressing f, access to maintenance
functions.
s Edit or modify message.
l Access character style (font, bolderization,

tabulation, etc.).
v Access to message parameters.
m Enter alphabetic characters in upper or lower case.

The start and end of message delimiters on the
display are shown as follows:
- when entering upper case.
- + when entering lower case.
9 Direct keypress.
After pressing a.
After pressing f.
h
Exit a function.
Delete characters, delete a line.
g d
Change function.
Move cursor.
Modify numerical value.
b Insert characters.
Select a message to be printed or modified.
t
Enter modify mode for a function.
Swap text.
Enter double line mode.
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Indicators
ORANGE:-Lit: as soon as mains voltage present.
RED: - Lit: indicates a jet fault or alarm.
- Unlit: no fault or printer stopped.
POWER FAULT
READY ALARM
RED: - Lit steadily: indicates a jet alarm

(printing impossible).
- Flashing: indicates a print speed fault.
- Unlit: no alarm or jet stopped.
GREEN: - Lit steadily: jet operating.
- Flashing: jet in start up phase or alarm
(printing impossible).
- Unlit: jet stopped.
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1.3 Print head
Figure 1: Overall view of print head with cover open
1 Gutter open/close tap

2 Recuperation gutter
3 Deflection plates
4 Detection electrode
5 Charge electrode
6 Cannon
7 Nozzle rinse spray
6
7
5
4
1 fig 20
Figure 1
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7 8
9 10 11
12
13 16 17
15
Ink circuit: S8 Classic (without condenser)
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19
20
22
1- Air network 11- Viscometer 21- Pressure electrovalve
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2- Outlet for head drying kit 12- Nozzle rinsing electrovalve 22- Drain electrovalve
3- Head pressurization outlet 13- Antipulse 23- Cannon
4- Air filter 14- Ink filter 24- Recuperation gutter
23 5- Permanent filter drain 15- Pressure / temperature sensor 25- Nozzle rinse spray
6- Regulated 4 bar outlet 16- Additive addition electrovalve
7- Additive tank 17- Viscometer electrovalve
8- Ink tank 18- Head filter
25 9- Vacuum pump 19- Self-blocking unions
24 10- Pressure pump 20- Ventilation
Print head
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8
1.5
1
2
4
3
6 5
9
7 8
Presentation
10 11 12
13 17
14 18
16
15
19
Ink circuit: S8 Classic (with condenser option)
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21
23
1- Air network 11- Pressure pump 21- Ventilation
22
2- Outlet for head drying kit 12- Viscometer 22- Pressure electrovalve
3- Head pressurization outlet 13- Nozzle rinsing electrovalve 23- Drain electrovalve
4- Air filter 14- Antipulse 24- Cannon
24 5- Permanent filter drain 15- Ink filter 25- Recuperation gutter
6- Regulated 4 bar outlet 16- Pressure / temperature sensor 26- Nozzle rinse spray
7- Additive tank 17- Additive addition electrovalve
26 8- Ink tank 18- Viscometer electrovalve
9- Condenser with fan 19- Head filter
25 10- Vacuum pump 20- Self-blocking unions
Print head
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21
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22 1- Air network 11- Pressure pump 21- Ventilation
Presentation
2- Outlet for head drying kit 12- Viscometer 22- Pressure electrovalve
3- Head pressurization outlet 13- Nozzle rinsing electrovalve 23- Drain electrovalve
24 4- Air filter 14- Antipulse 24- Cannon
5- Permanent filter drain 15- Ink filter 25- Recuperation gutter
6- Regulated 4 bar outlet 16- Pressure / temperature sensor 26- Nozzle rinse spray
7- Additive tank 17- Additive addition electrovalve
26 8- Ink tank 18- Viscometer drain electrovalve
9- Condenser with fan 19- Head filter
25 10- Vacuum pump 20- Auto-shutter connectors
Print head
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2 Ink jet printing
Ink jet printing enables contact-free marking to identify, date or customize a product.
Imaje printers use the "deflected continuous jet" principle with dot-matrix type characters.
2.1 Matrix printing

Each symbol (letter, digit, punctuation mark, etc.) is contained within a rectangular area known as
a "matrix", which is divided into columns known as "trames" and which has a defined height and
width
Example: 7 × 6 matrix - 16 × 12 matrix
The first digit is the number of dots per trame and the second digit is the number of trames per
matrix.
time between trames

empty trame
full trame
7 × 6 matrix 16 × 12 matrix
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2.2 Continuous deviated ink jet printing

The printer head is supplied with pressurized ink.
The ink arrives in a cannon (2) with a hole ("nozzle") (3) through which the ink is ejected to form
a jet.
The ink jet is modulated by a piezo-electric resonator (1) to form calibrated and equidistant
droplets. The droplets not used for printing are recuperated in a gutter (6) to be reused.
The droplets used for printing are polarized electrically by a charge electrode (4) and then
deflected from their initial path by two deflector plates (5) to produce the required symbol. The
deflection of a droplet depends on its polarization value.
The droplets are projected onto the item to be printed. A character is formed trame by trame; these
trames may be full, partial or empty. Moving the object perpendicularly to the deflection plane
enables the trames to be offset from each other.
3
4
Object movement
Drop deflection
Figure 1
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3 Startup and shutdown
3.1 Starting the printer
Press o .
The jet starts automatically after an ink
conditioning phase.
NOTE The jet starts automatically by default, but may be programmed

to start manually ( f v ).
3.2 Stopping the printer
Press o.
Stop? Y-N
Wait 2 mn
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ON/OFF
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Start /
Stop printer GENERAL SUMMARY TABLE
o
Function?...
Initial Message Servicing

programming programming Production Maintenance
Library Links Edit Duplicate Reset Choose message Display Work on the
Autodating size Codes Languages a message a message counter to print a fault printer
f f f f f
j s l v s s c s i i
I10
I1
C@ C@ C@ C@ C@ C@ C@ C@ C@
I2 I3 I4 I5 I6 to I9 M9 to M31 M7 E1 to E13
- Jet startup, shutdown,
b status
Modify Compose Modify Modify - Cover, vacuum fault
counter message autodating message
M8 - Drop control
parameters text parameters parameters - Viscosity control
- Motor control
- Drain
- Imaje SAV
c t j v
M6 C@ C@
M24 to M27 M14 to M31 M29 M30 M9 to M13
- Margins
- Speed
- Direction
Insert Choose Insert an - Mode
a counter character font autodate
c l j
13
M18 M14 to M23 M31
PERSONAL NOTES
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INITIAL PROGRAMMING
Contents
SETTING THE TIME 17
SETTING THE DATE 18
LIBRARY SIZE 19
KEYBOARD CODE 20
SECURITY CODE 21
CHOICE OF DIALOG LANGUAGE 22
CPU OPTIONS 23
PRINT BOARD OPTIONS 25
HEAD START-UP 26
COUNTER DISPLAY, RESET AND LEADING ZEROS 27
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Function?...
16
RS232 link - Language
Initial programming
Library
Autodating Codes Automatic Counter
size
jet start-up summary table
f f f
Software version D8x.
j s l v c
I1 I3 I4 I10
Time (HMS): 18.26.04 RUN 25 0150 Code: XXXX V24:9600 Bds 8 bits ssPar Jet 1: 000000000 The numbers I... , before each operation correspond to the
sections in the "Initial programming" chapter.
25 = Number of messages
in the library
0150 = Number of characters
I2 @ I5
per message @ @
Date (DMY): 20.10.00 Security code: XXX V24 watchdog:0500
I6 @
Not explained in this manual.
Language selection
See "Links" manual.
French English
Italian Spanish
Dutch Norwegian
Swedish Danish
Portuguese Japanese
German
I7 @
CPU option
I8 @
IMP1 option
I9 @
Head start-up: Auto
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Autodating
I1 SETTING THE TIME

The printer has an internal clock and autodating functions which can be inserted in a message.
To insert dates in a message, see the "Message programming" chapter.
RUN/STOP clock (option):

• In RUN position, the time displayed and printed changes in real time.
• In STOP position, the time displayed and printed is fixed.
By default, resetting the time automatically restores RUN mode.
Access Function?...
j
Display Time (HMS) : 18.16.01
or
Time (HMS) : 18.16.01 RUN
if the clock RUN/STOP option is fitted.
Modify using
b + enter new values, d to move the cursor.
b t + to change mode (RUN/STOP).
Choices Clock RUN or STOP option.
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Autodating Autodating
I2 SETTING THE DATE
Access Function?...
j d
Display Date: (DMY) : 10.02.01
Modify using
b + enter new values, d to move the cursor.
t to change the format (DMY or MDY) if the cursor is under the
first digit of the day.
t to print the month as two digits or three letters if the cursor is
under the first digit of the month.
Choices Format DMY (D = day, M = month, Y = year).

or MDY (M = month, D = day, Y = year).
Month as two digits or three letters.
NOTE The display shows "Error: date" if the months or days exceed
the permitted range.
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Message library
I3 LIBRARY SIZE
The size of the printer’s library is variable and can be programmed by the operator. The number
of characters available per message depends on the number of messages selected. These two
values are displayed together.
Access Function?...
f s
Display 25 > 0150 <
25 = Number of messages in the library.

0150 = Number of characters per message (including unprintable
characters such as expansion value, etc.).
Modify using
bd or g to add or delete messages.
(The number of messages flashes after pressing b ).
IMPORTANT After accessing the library, whether or not the size

is changed, the message "DELETE? Y-N" is
displayed.
If you reply Y (YES), the library is deleted and the
modifications are taken into account.
If you reply N (NO), the library is retained
unchanged, ignoring any modifications.
Choices 1 to 4 messages comprising 1024 characters.

to
79 messages comprising 21 characters.
NOTE This function may be used to delete the messages

loaded by default after resetting the CPU board.
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Codes
I4 KEYBOARD CODE
This code locks the keyboard.
NOTE The code is deleted each time the printer is started using the
ON/OFF KEY.
Access Function?...
f l
Display Code: xxx
Modify using - To enter a code (if no code present):
b + Y (yes) + enter new code
- To change the code:
b + enter the old code + Y + enter the new code
- To delete the code:
b + enter the old code + N (code deleted)
Choices 3-character code.
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Codes
I5 SECURITY CODE
This code locks the counter, autodating and message editing functions (changes to the content).
Access Function?...
f l d
Display Security code: xxx
Modify using - To enter a security code (if no code present):
b + Y (yes) + enter new code
- To change the code:
b + enter the old code + Y + enter the new code
- To delete the code:
b + enter the old code + N (code deleted)
Choices 3-character code.
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Language
I6 CHOICE OF DIALOG LANGUAGE

This function is used to choose the language in which all operator interface messages are
displayed.
Access Function?...
f v d (twice)
Display English
Modify using
b d
The choice is validated as soon as you leave this mode.
Choices Français French

English English
Deutsch German
Italiano Italian
Español Spanish
Nederlands Dutch
Norsk Norwegian
Swenska Swedish
Dansk Danish
Portugues Portuguese
Japanese Japanese
Stop function using

h .
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CPU and print boards
I7 CPU OPTIONS
This function is used to display the CPU board options present in the printer.
It also enables Imaje technicians to identify faults on the CPU board.
Access Function?...
f v d (3 times)
Display Number of Machine software

heads version / revision
CPU: 11 D80 1101000 10000000
Number CPU options

of jets per head
b t
Chk: 3E 3A 8F Hard: 00000000 00056H
CPU board Number of hours of printer

faults operation
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Choices The CPU options are indicated by two sets of 8 digits (bits).
Each bit corresponds to one option and can be either "0" or "1".
The option is present in the printer if the corresponding bit is set to "1".
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ink type
Operation "spy"
Autodating stop
Reserved distribution bar code
Reserved
1 = Nozzle rinsing 0 = No rinsing
Reserved
0 = "Counter" mode 1 = "Stop message" mode
1 = Object counter 0 = Message counter
Reserved
Reserved
1 = Industrial bar code 0 = No bar code
0 = Double line 1 = No double line
1 = Message library 0 = No library
NOTE To temporarily delete an option, alter the corresponding bit

from 1 to 0.
b , d , 0
(position
the cursor on
the desired bit)
IMPORTANT The value 0 is saved. To recover the initial option,

set the corresponding bit to 1.
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I8 PRINT BOARD OPTIONS

This function is used to display the printer board options present in the printer.
It also enables Imaje technicians to identify faults on the printer board.
Access Function?...
f v d (4 times)
Display
Machine Number of fonts or
Jet Head software character Printer board
number type version / revision generators options
IMP 1: G D00 04 00001000 00000 000

Cable printing option
No print speed fault
In "Counter" mode:
0 =RAZ CMPT input Þ Reset to initial value
1 =RAZ CMPT input Þ Increment counter
In "Stop message" mode:
0 =RAZ CMPT input Þ Stop message currently
being printed
1 =not used
Reverse video bar code
Message direction option
1 = No GC fault
Automatic consecutive phase detection mode
12 MHz crystal
Reserved
Only one DTOP per message
Message selection
(with library)
Transversal or longitudinal
DIN character
Flight time compensation
Julian postdate with offset
Increment message number
Option: No counter reset if
the parameters are modified
b t Chk: 12 91 B4 Hard: 00000000
Printing board fault
Modify using Impossible.
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Automatic jet start-up
I9 HEAD START-UP
This function selects whether the jet is started up automatically or manually after starting the
printer.
Access Function?...
f v g
Display Head start-up: Man.
Modify using
b to enter the function,
t to modify.
Choices Automatic or manual.
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Counter
I10 COUNTER DISPLAY, RESET AND LEADING

ZEROS
Role This function is used to:

- Display the counter value for the message currently being printed
(one counter per message).
- Reset it to the initial value.
- Select whether or not leading zeros are printed.
Access Function?...
c
Display Jet 1 C: 000000001
Modify using
bt : Reset to initial value.
l : Toggle whether or not leading zeros are printed.
Jet 1 C : . . . . . . . . 1
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NOTES
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MESSAGE PROGRAMMING
Contents
COMPOSING A MESSAGE CONTAINING ONE LINE OF CHARACTERS 31

COMPOSING A MESSAGE CONTAINING TWO LINES OF CHARACTERS 32
DELETING A CHARACTER 33
DELETING A LINE 34
RETURN TO SINGLE LINE MODE 35
CREATING MESSAGES IN THE LIBRARY 36
LIBRARY: Copying messages and/or print parameters 37
MESSAGE: Selection for printing 38
PRINTING DELAY 39
PRINTING SPEED OR TACHOMETRIC DIVISION 40
MESSAGE SENSE 41
VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL SENSE OF CHARACTERS 42
PRINTING: Trigger mode 44
BOLDERIZATION 45
MATRIX: Changing 46
BAR CODES: Composing and inserting in the message 47
BAR CODES: Inserting autodating 48
BAR CODES: Inserting a counter 49
BAR CODES: Type 50
BAR CODES: Control word 51
BAR CODES: Bar / space ratio 52
LOGO: Inserting 53
TABULATION 54
COUNTER BATCH 55
STEP COUNTER 56
START VALUE 57
FINAL VALUE 58
INSERTING INTO MESSAGE 59
POSTDATE 60
TIME CODE 61
TIME, DATE, POSTDATE, TIME CODE: Inserting into the message 62
DIN CHARACTERS (Option) 64
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Function?...
30
f
s s Message programming
( I3 ) M1
25 0150 01 Head1.1* Message 1 content
SUMMARY TABLE
M7 @ M6 @
01 1 → 02 02 Head1.1 Message 2 content
Copying a message Choice of message

to create or modify
M9 v M24 c t M29 j M8 b
Print delay: A001 R001 I001 Counter batch: 000001 Duration: 001P (DMA) 23 12 00 02 Head1.1* Message content
Creating or modifying Selecting the message

M10 @ M25 @ message text M30 @ to be printed
Print speed (mm/s): 0100 Step counter: 01 S:08:00 I:00:01 01
Defining postdate and

M11 @ M26 @ shift code parameters
Message sense: → Initial value: 000000000
M12 @ M27 @
Vertical sense: ↑ Final value: 999999999
Defining counter
M12 @ parameters
Horizontal sense: →
M1
M13 @ to
M5 l M28 c M31 j
Mode: manual object
IM A
IMA Variable: ¤ (B,M,C,L,→, diN) 1 ccccc Variable: o (H,N,S,D,M,Y,W,X,P,J,E)
Defining message
parameters Inserting text Choosing the font Inserting a counter Inserting autodating
M14 M15 M16 M22 M23 @ M32

B
Bolderization
MFont
C
Text or variable
L Logo Tabulation
N
DIN characters
as bar code
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c j to v
Counter Autodating M21 Defining bar code
Message programming
M1 COMPOSING A MESSAGE CONTAINING

ONE LINE OF CHARACTERS
Press Display Comment
s Message number
Head number
Jet number
Message start and end delimiters
Editing upper case

01 Head 1.1 *
+ Editing lower case
Message selected for printing
t To access the content.
IMA . . . Enter message text.
s twice IMAJE
Function?...
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Message programming
M2 COMPOSING A MESSAGE CONTAINING

TWO LINES OF CHARACTERS
s Start of message 1 displayed.
01 Head 1.1 * IMAJE
t To access the content.
IMAJE
t Enter double line mode and display

line 2.
CL... Enter characters on the second line.
2 CLASSIC
s twice
Function?...
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Message programming
M3 DELETING A CHARACTER
2 CLAASSIC
d OR g Move the cursor and position it

underneath the character to be deleted.
2 CLAASSIC
h Delete the character.
2 CLASSIC
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Message programming
M4 DELETING A LINE
2 CLASSIC
d or g Move the cursor and position it under

the start of line index.
2 CLASSIC
h Delete the contents of the line.
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Message programming
M5 RETURN TO SINGLE LINE MODE
1 IMAJE
d or g Move the cursor and position it under

the line number.
1 IMAJE
h
The line number disappears.
IMAJE
IMPORTANT All these modifications are only effective after exiting the
message editing function s .
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Message programming
M6 CREATING MESSAGES IN THE LIBRARY
s
01 Head 1.1 *
d Select the desired message (e.g. 02).
02 Head 1.1
t To access the contents of message 2.
B A T ... Type in characters.
s
02 Head 1.1 Batch: 26
s
Message 2 is saved.
Function?...
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Message programming
M7 LIBRARY: Copying messages and/or print parameters
Role This function is used to:

- Copy a source message to a target message (text and print parameters).
- Copy parameters from a source message to all messages (print parameters,
counter parameters, postdate).
To copy only the print parameters from one message to all other messages,
"**" must be selected instead of the target message number. To do this,
press g once with target message 01 displayed.
Access
Function?...
fsd
Display Source message Target message
01 1 Lot 242 45 1 dd:mm:yy
Contents of message 01 Contents of message 45
Modify using
t To select the source or target message
(which flashes).
d or g To modify the flashing message number
(source or target).
b To copy the source message to the target message.
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Message programming
M8 MESSAGE: Selection for printing
Role This function is used to select the message to be printed.
Access
Function?...
s Display the message

number by pressing d or g then b
Display
01Head 1.1* BEST BEFORE
01 = Message number
Head 1.1 = Head 1 jet 1
* = indicates that the message is selected for printing
BEST BEFORE = shows the start of message 01.
Modify using
d To display a new message to be printed
b To select the message displayed. When a message is selected,
an asterisk "*" is displayed after the head number.
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Message parameters
M9 PRINTING DELAY
Role This function is used to create a margin before the message is printed.
NOTE This margin, expressed in mm, is only equal to the

actual margin if the displayed print speed is equal to
the actual speed.
Access Function?...

number by pressing d or g then v
Display
Printing delay: A0001 R0001 I0001
A0001= forward delay in mm (Forward margin).

R0001= return delay in mm (Return margin).
I0001= interval between messages (for printing in automatic mode).
Modify using
b + numerical keys and d for R and I.
Choices Forward delay, return delay, interval.
IMPORTANT Margin minimum: 1 mm.
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Message parameters
M10 PRINTING SPEED

OR TACHOMETRIC DIVISION
Role The printing speed can be adapted to the speed at which the object moves,
which may be fixed (expressed in mm/s) or variable. If it is variable, the
print speed is controlled by a tachometric generator, in which case the user
must specify a value for the tachy division.
Access Function?...

number by pressing d or g then vd
Display Printing speed (mm/s): 0100 Tachy: 0001
or
Modify using
b
Printing speed (mm/s): 0100 Tachy: 0001
012
1 3 t t 0 0 05 or or
Printing speed (mm/s): 0123 Tachy: 0005
h
Exit / Confirm using
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Message parameters
M11 MESSAGE SENSE
Role This function can be used to invert the direction in which the message is
printed (from the beginning to the end or from the end to the beginning).
NOTE The "message sense", "vertical sense" and

"horizontal direction" combined with the direction
in which the object moves determine the result.
Access Function?...

number by pressing d or g then vd (twice)
Display Message sense: →
Modify using
t
Choices
Message sense: → Message sense: ←
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Message parameters
M12 VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL SENSE OF

CHARACTERS
Role The vertical sense setting reverses all the characters in a message in a
vertical plane, e.g. becomes .
The horizontal sense setting reverses all the characters in a message in a

horizontal plane, e.g. becomes .
NOTE The "message sense", "vertical sense" and

"horizontal sense" combined with the direction in
which the object moves determine the result.
Access Function?...

number by pressing d or g then vd (3 times)
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Message parameters
Display
Vertical sense: ↑
d Horizontal sense: →
Modify using
t t
Vertical sense: ↓ Horizontal sense: ←
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Message parameters
M13 PRINTING: Trigger mode
Role This function is used to define the printing trigger mode.

e
- In "Manual Object" mode, printing is triggered by pressing the SPACE .
bar.
- In "Manual Auto" mode, continuous printing is triggered by pressing the
e. bar.
SPACE
e
Printing is stopped by pressing the SPACE . bar again.
- In "Object" mode, printing is triggered by the object detection cell.
- In "Auto" mode, the message is printed continuously while the object
detection cell is active.
NOTE The interval between messages is set by the interval

parameter in the Printing delay function.
Access Function?...

number by pressing d or g then vd (5 times)
Display Mode: Manual object
Modify using
t
Choices Mode: "Manual Object" (default mode)
Mode: "Manual Auto"
Mode: Object
Mode: Auto
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Variables
M14 BOLDERIZATION
Role This function is used to increase the thickness of characters by assigning

them an expansion or "bolderization" coefficient from 1 to 9.
These coefficients can be assigned to one or more characters, and several
coefficients can be used in a single message.
NOTE Changing the bolderization coefficient when

creating or modifying a message affects all
characters entered after making the change.
NOTE The bolderization coefficient cannot be applied to a

bar code sequence
Access Function?...

number by pressing d or g then tlB
Display Bolderization: 1
Modify using Numeric keys.
Exit using
h
Choices From 1 to 9.
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Variables
M15 FONTS (MATRIX): Changing
Role This function can be used to list all fonts present in the printer and select
those used to compose the message.
Access Function?...

number by pressing d or g then tlM
Display Font: R 07 x 06: 053
R or L depending on configuration
07 = number of dots per trame
06 = number of trames per character
053 = character generator number
001 to 200 = generator number for fonts in the Imaje catalog
201 to 210 = generator number for non-catalog fonts
241 to 255 = generator number reserved for logos, never displayed in
this function.
Modify using
t then h to confirm the change of font.
The change only affects characters entered after the change.
Choices Fonts available in the printer.
IMPORTANT Only fonts compatible with the message are

displayed.
For example, only 7 x 6 fonts are displayed for
single-line messages, whereas 7 x 6 and 16 x 12
fonts are displayed for double-line messages.
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M16 BAR CODES: Composing and inserting in the message
Role This function is used to insert a bar code sequence in a message. The height
of the bar code trames is equal to the height of the last font selected.
The bar code type and parameters are defined in the "Bar code: type, etc."
function.
Access Function?...

number by pressing d or g then tlC
Display
For 2/5 interleaved code For code 39
Choices Enter the characters to be coded.

- 2/5 interleaved codes can only be used to encode numerical characters.
- Code 39 can be used to encode alphabetic and numerical characters as well
as the following symbols: =, /, - and %.
- Maximum number of characters: 32 (including check byte).
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M17 BAR CODES: Inserting autodating
Role This function is used to insert autodating information in the bar code text.
Access Function?...

number by pressing d or g then t l C j
Display Variables: (H,N,S,D,M,Y,W,X,Z,P,J,E)
Modify using Enter the character representing the autodating element to be inserted
(see M31 for the correspondence).
Choices Numerical autodating fields for 2/5 interleaved codes.

Numerical and alphabetic characters for Code 39.
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M18 BAR CODES: Inserting a counter
Role This function can be used to insert a counter in the bar code text.
Access Function?...

number by pressing d or g then t l C c
Display CCC
Choices
Counter with parameters defined in the s c + function.
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M19 BAR CODES: Type
Role This function is used to define the parameters of the bar code.
Access Function?...

number by pressing d or g then t l C v
Display Bar code type: 2/5 int
Modify using
t
Choices 2/5 interleaved code, Code 39.
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M20 BAR CODES: Control word
Role The control word is used to ensure that a bar code has been read correctly. It
corresponds to a digit located at the end of the code, identifying the parity of
the preceding coded text. It may optionally be inserted in the text.
Access Bar code type:

d
Display Control word: yes
Modify using
t
Choices Yes / No.
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M21 BAR CODES: Bar / space ratio
Role This function is used to adjust the readability of the code.
Access Control word:

d
Display Ratio: nb: 1 wb: 3 ns: 1 ws: 3
Narrow bars (nb), wide bars (wb), narrow spaces (ns) and wide spaces (ws).
Modify using Numeric key to modify the digit at the cursor position.
Choices nb: 1 to 7 ns: 1 to 7 wb: 1 to 9 ws: 1 to 9
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M22 LOGO: Inserting
Role This function can be used to insert from 1 to 15 predefined custom logos into
the message.
For further details, contact your usual Imaje correspondent.
Access Function?...

number by pressing d or g then t lL
Display Logo:
Modify using Enter the logo number using numeric keys 1 to 9 and alphabetic keys A to F.
The logo must be inserted in line 1 of a double-line message.
After inserting logo 5, for example, the following is displayed:
1- ¤ 5
NOTE The error message "double line required" is

displayed if the logo is inserted into a single-line
message. The error message "insert code on line 1"
(upper line) is displayed if the logo is inserted in
line 2 (lower line).
Choices Up to 15 different logos.

- Logos 1 to 9, press the numeric keys.
- Logo 10, press A.
- Logo 11, press B.
- Logo 12, press C.
- Logo 13, press D.
- Logo 14, press E.
- Logo 15, press F.
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M23 TABULATION
Role This function is used to insert empty frames between characters in a

message.
Access Function?...

number by pressing d or g then tl d
Display Tabulation: 000
Modify using Numeric keys.
Choices 0 to 255 trames.
Display A tabulation in the message is represented by:
→ Imaje
Tabulation
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Counter
M24 COUNTER BATCH
Role This function is used to determine the number of messages in a batch. The
counter changes when the batch value is reached.
Access Function?...

number by pressing d or g c
Display Counter batch: 000001
Modify using
b + Numeric keys.
Choices 000001 to 999999.
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Counter
M25 STEP COUNTER
Role This function is used to determine the value by which the counter is
incremented.
Access Function?...

number by pressing d or g c then d
Display Step counter: 01
Modify using
b + Numeric keys.
Choices 01 to 99.
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M26 START VALUE
Role This function is used to determine the initial value of the counter. If the start
value is greater than the final value, the counter counts backwards.
Access Function?...

number by pressing d or g c then d twice
Display Start value: 000000001
Modify using
b + Numeric keys.
Choices 000000001 to 999999999.
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M27 FINAL VALUE
Role This function is used to determine the final value of the counter. If the start
value is greater than the final value, the counter counts backwards.
Access Function?...

number by pressing d or g c then d 3 times
Display Final value: 000250000
Modify using
b + Numeric keys.
Choices 000000001 to 999999999.
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M28 INSERTING INTO MESSAGE
Role This function is used to insert the contents of a counter into a message.
Access Function?...

number by pressing d or g then tc
Display
ccccccccc
Modify using
Insert the counter into the message by pressing c .
Choices The counter may be inserted into the message several times in character
mode or bar code mode.
NOTE The content of the counter is considered as a whole

character in the message. It can be bolderized,
displayed in different fonts or converted into a bar
code.
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Autodating
M29 POSTDATE
Role This function is used to program the number of days difference between the
current date and the desired postdate.
NOTE If the printer is fitted with the programmable offset

Julian calendar option, postdates are not shown.
Access Function?...

number by pressing d or g then j
Display Duration: 0000P (DMY): 05 12 00
Modify using
b + Numeric keys d to move the cursor.
Choices 0000 to 9999 days.
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M30 TIME CODE
Role This function is used to define the parameters of the time code.
Access Function?...

number by pressing d or g then jd
Display S: 08: 00 I: 00: 01 01
S : 08:00 = time code start time

I : 00:01 = interval between each code change
01 : type of code to print
Modify using d to move the cursor to "S", "I" or code type.
b + numeric keys for "S" and "I".
bt for the type of code to print.
Choices S = 00:00 to 23:59

I = 00:01 to 23:59
01 = numeric code from 01 to 24
A = alphabetic code from A to Z
A-O-I = alphabetic code from A to Z, excluding O and I.
Example:
Start time = 05:00
Interval = 8:00
Code =A
The time code printed is:
from 05:00 to 12:59: A
from 13:00 to 20:59: B
from 21:00 to 04:59: C
etc.
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M31 TIME, DATE, POSTDATE, TIME CODE:

Inserting into the message
Role This function is used to insert autodating elements (time, date, postdate, time
code) into the message. The autodating elements are displayed as lower case
letters as shown below. When they are printed the actual values are inserted.
A single element can be inserted several times.
REMINDER See autodating programming in initial programming

section.
Access Function?...

number by pressing d or g then tj
Display Variable: (H N S D M Y W X Z P J E)
Modify using Enter the characters shown in brackets on the display.
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Choices H = hour, represented by "hh" in the message.

N = minutes, represented by "nn" in the message.
S = seconds, represented by "ss" in the message.
D = day of the month, "dd" in the message.
M = month, "mm" in the message for two-digit months and "mom" for
three-letter months (the format is chosen when setting autodating
parameters during initial programming).
Y = year, "yy" in the message.
W = week number, "ww" in the message.
X = day of the week number, "x" in the message.
Z = last digit of the year, "y" in the message.
P+D = postday, "pd" in the message
P+M = postmonth, "pm" in the message for two-digit months and "pmo"
for three-letter months.
P+Y = postyear, "py" in the message.
P+J = postdate in the Julian calendar (0 to 365 days), "pju" in the
message.
J = julian day of the year (day 0 to 365), "jjj" in the message.
E = time code, "e" in the message for alphabetic time codes, "ee" for
numeric time codes.
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M32 DIN CHARACTERS (Option)
Role The part of the message or the message created with this option will be
printed as follows:
NOTE If you also have a "chimney" font (Font menu), the

print result is as follows:
Access Function ?...

number by pressing d or g then tlN
Display DIN : yes
Modify using
t
Choices Yes or no.
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SERVICING
Contents
1 Introduction 67
2 Servicing and maintenance function 67
3 Preventive maintenance procedures 84

3.1 General preventive maintenance table 84
3.2 Shutdown and start-up procedures 85
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Servicing and Troubleshooting
Summary Table
Function?...
E11 E11 E11
Vm : 1450 P ... µ ... Vj ... T°... Vm : 1500 P ... µ ... Vj ... T°... Vm : 1550 P ... µ ... Vj ... T°...
C @
f
i
h h
E1 E7 E8 E10 E11
b E12 E13
Status jet Cover fault: Y Recup: Y Jet 1 Dc: 20.0 m/s Visco : VS : OF Nhb : ++Tr... Vm : 1500 P ... µ ... Vj ... T°... Drain: No Imaje SAV
C@ C@ C@ C@ C@ C@
b b E9
bh E10
bh E10 E12
bh E13
bh
Jet 1 Dc : 20.0 m/s Visco : VS : O F Nhb : ++Tr... Visco : VS : O F Nhb : ++Tr... Drain: No 12 : 31 1500 2.76 29 01 20.1 35 21 00
C@
Time Vmot Pres Tr Ad Vjet T1 T2 Def
t t t t
E9 E10 E10 E12
Jet 1 : 10000111 Visco : VS : F F Nhb : ++Tr... Visco : VS : O O Nhb : ++Tr... Drain: Yes
h C@
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E7 E7
Cover fault: Y Recup: Y Cover fault: Y Recup: Y

C@
E7
t E7
t
Cover fault: N Recup: Y Cover fault: Y Recup: N
h
E2 E3 E4 E5 E6
Jet: Stop Nozzle unblocking: N C@ Intro solution : N Stability: N Refresh: N

C@ C@ C@
E2
t E3
t E4
t E5
t E6
t
Jet: On Nozzle unblocking : Y Intro solution : O Stability: Y Refresh: Y
Servicing
1 Introduction
The aim of this section is to provide all the information needed to perform servicing correctly.
All the procedures given in this chapter are standard operations which must be performed
correctly for optimum printer operation.
2 Servicing and maintenance function
The servicing and maintenance function allows the operator to retrieve information about printer
operation and control certain specific elements of the head or ink circuit.
This function is accessed by pressing f i in turn.
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E1 STATUS JET
Role This function gives access to the various instructions for jet servicing and
maintenance operations.
Access Function?...
fi
Display Status jet
Modify using
b
Choices Stop/Start
Nozzle unblocking
Intro. solution
Stability
Refresh
IMPORTANT All these instructions are independent of each other. However

in some cases it is recommended that they be performed in
order: [Nozzle unblocking], [Intro. solution], [Stability].
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E2 JET: Stop/Start
Role This instruction is a sub-function of the [Status jet] function

It is used to stop or start the jet.
The jet is operational after a stabilization phase lasting approx. 50 seconds
(green jet indicator lit steadily).
Access Status jet
b
Display Jet: Stop
Modify using
t
Choices Stop or Start.
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E3 NOZZLE UNBLOCKING
Role This instruction is a sub-function of the [Status jet] function.

It is used when the jet is missing or deviated out of the recuperation gutter.
Access Status jet
bd
Display Nozzle unblocking: N
Modify using
t
Choices N = no or Y = yes
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Procedure - Validate the [Nozzle unblocking] function.

- Close the recuperation gutter (Figure 1).
- Spray cleaning solution onto the nozzle using the cleaning bottle
(Figure 2).
- Stop the [Nozzle unblocking] function after approx. 30 seconds by
pressing t.
Closed
Open
Figure 1 Figure 2
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E4 INTRODUCING CLEANING SOLUTION

It is used to clean the nozzle and the inside of the cannon, by provoking a
pressure drop inside the cannon causing cleaning solution to be sucked in
through the ejection nozzle.
Access Status jet
bd (twice)
Display Intro. solution N
Modify using
t
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Procedure - Close the recuperation gutter (Figure 1).

- Validate the [Intro. solution] function.
- Pour cleaning solution onto the cannon for 30 seconds (Figure 2).
- Stop the [Intro. solution] function by pressing t .

- Open the recuperation gutter (Figure 1).
- Dry the head (Figure 3).
1 Items to be dried
2 Head drying pump
Closed
2
Open
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3
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E5 STABILITY

It is used to stabilize the jet in the gutter. This is checked visually when the
function is selected using the eyeglass supplied in the servicing kit.
Access Status jet
bd (3 times)
Display Stability N
Modify using
t
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Procedure - Validate the [Stability] function.

- Check the position of the jet in the gutter using the eyeglass (Figure 1).
If the jet is stable in the gutter:
- Stop the [Stability] function by pressing t .

- Clean the head.
If the jet is unstable (gutter particularly dirty or jet permanently

deviated):
- Repeat the [Nozzle unblocking] and/or [Intro. solution] procedures then
check the [Stability] again.
Figure 1
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E6 Ink refresh

It homogenizes the ink by circulating it in all pipes in the circuit. It is used
after a prolonged stop (several days) or after replacing the ink).
Access Status jet
bd (4 times)
Display Ink refresh N
Modify using
t
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E7 INHIBITING COVER AND VACUUM FAULTS
Role For safety reasons, the printer continuously monitors the presence of the
head cover and recuperation of the jet in the gutter (if the jet is operating).
Opening the head cover immediately cuts off the high voltage applied to
the deflection plates.
If incorrect ink recuperation in the gutter is detected, the jet is immediately
stopped. If the jet has been deviated, this avoids dirtying the head or the
products too much.
These two faults are signalled by red indicators on the operator interface.
Certain servicing actions require one of these faults to be inhibited.
Access Function?...
fid
Display Fault: Cover Yes Vacuum: Yes
Modify using
btd or g to move from one to the other.
When the printer is started up, cover and vacuum detection are
systematically enabled.
Choices Yes = Cover or vacuum faults handled normally.

No = Cover or vacuum faults inhibited.
Exit using
h
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E8 JET: Speed
Role This function is used to display the jet speed.
Access Function?...
fid (twice)
Display If the jet is operating:

Jet 1: Dc 20.0 m/s
If the jet is stopped:

Jet 1: Dc 00.0 m/s
Modify using Impossible.
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E9 JET: Drop control

IMPORTANT Selecting this function stops the current printing process. The
green jet control indicator flashes throughout the display
phase.
Role This function displays the quality of the drop charge. It is one of the main
characteristics of the ink jet printing principle. The drop charge is
determined by the jet break-off point and the ink quality.
The check is correct if "1" is displayed consistently three or four times in
succession.
e.g. "00111100" correct
"11100001" correct
"01010011" incorrect
Access Function?...
fid (twice) bt
Display Jet 1: 01111000
Jet 1: 01111000 = numerical expression of drop charge quality for the jet.
Modify using Break point adjustment.
Stop function using h .
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E10 INK VISCOSITY CHECK
Role This function displays the viscosity monitoring data.

The printer continually monitors and controls the ink viscosity to ensure
that the break-off point is correct.
Access Function?...
fid (3 times)
Display Visco: PS:OC Lhl:++ Ft:31s → 29s 07add
Number of additive additions since start-up.

Viscometer filling time reference value.
Actual value of viscometer filling time. This

value must be less than or equal to the
reference value.
Viscometer high and low level.
Electrovalve opening and closing
Additive electrovalve.
Viscometer electrovalve
Viscometer level:
Nhb: ++
Low level: + reached by ink, - not reached by ink.
High level: + reached by ink, - not reached by ink.
Viscometer low level.
Viscometer high level
Lhl: ++ Viscometer full

Lhl: - + Viscometer filling or emptying
Lhl: - - Viscometer empty
Only the electrovalve status can be modified manually to check that the
entire viscometer circuit is operating correctly.
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Modify using
btd or g to change from one electrovalve to another
Stop function using

h .
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E11 PRINTER OPERATING PARAMETERS
Role This function displays the printer’s five main operating parameters.
Access Function?...
fid (4 times)
Display Vm:1500 P:2.72b µ:4.9 Vj:20.0m/s T:26°C - 20°C
Vm Pressure motor speed expressed in revolutions per minute (rpm).

P Operating pressure expressed in bar (b).
µ Ink viscosity expressed in centipoise (cPo).
Vj Jet speed expressed in meters per second (m/s).
T: 26 Electronic compartment temperature expressed in degrees
Celsius (°C).
20 Ink temperature expressed in Celsius (°C)
(only for certain ink types).
Modify motor speed

using
bg or d to reduce or increase motor speed.
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E12 DRAINING
After connecting the draining tool, this function can be used to monitor the operation of the
automatic draining cycle
E13 IMAJE SAV

This function displays a recorded history of the printer’s operating parameters.
Records are at five-minute intervals, and several hours of operation are stored.
The following parameters are stored

- Time
- Vmot: Motor speed (rpm)
- Pres: Ink pressure (bar)
- Tr: Viscometer filling time (s)
- Ad: Number of additive additions
- Vjet: Jet speed (m/s)
- T1: Electronic circuit temperature (°C)
- T2: Ink circuit temperature (°C)
- Def: Hexadecimal value of "general faults" byte.
The two lines below are displayed alternately:
12 : 31 1500 2.76 29 01 20.1 35 21 00
Time Vmot Pres Tr Ad Vjet T1 T2 Def
The first record displayed corresponds to the most recent machine status.
g Displays previous records.
d Displays subsequent records.
Contents of "General fault" byte:

Bit 7 Ink pigment circuit Bit 3 Memory lost
Bit 6 Motor cycle Bit 2 Hard CPU
Bit 5 Head 2 unserviceable Bit 1 Pressure
Bit 4 Head 1 unserviceable Bit 0 Ink level low
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3 Preventive maintenance procedures
The purpose of this section is to specify the procedures to be followed regularly. It also explains
the printer shutdown procedures. These procedures depend on the expected duration of the
shutdown, and the restarting procedures are adapted accordingly.
3.1 General preventive maintenance table
FREQUENCY ACTION DURATION COMMENT
When clogging is liable - Clean the print head. 3 mn See head cleaning
to cause malfunctions or procedure.
poor print quality. IMPORTANT: some inks
require special cleaning
procedures as set out on
the ink data sheet.
Every 2000 hours. - Rinse the printer. 2 hours

- Change the ink filter 15 mn
cartridge.
Every 6 months. - Change the air filter cartidge. 15 mn
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3.2 Shutdown and start-up procedures
3.2.1 General table
DURATION SHUTDOWN RESTART
< 1 week ON/OFF ON/OFF
Rinse the head and conduit assembly. ON/OFF + refresh (5 mins).

See page 86. See page 87.
1 week
to
OR
2 weeks
ON/OFF daily. ON/OFF daily + operate jet for 1 hour.
Rinse the printer automatically with the Replace the ink filter cartridge and refill
draining/rinsing tool. with ink.
See pages 89 and 90. See page 91.
2 weeks
to OR
3 months
Rinse the printer manually (once). Drain, exchange the ink filter cartridge and
See page 87. refill with ink.
See page 88.
Rinse the printer automatically with the Replace the ink filter cartridge and refill
draining/rinsing tool. with ink.
See pages 89 and 90. See page 91.
Shutdown for
more than OR
3 months
Rinse the printer manually (twice). Drain, rinse, drain again, exchange the ink
See page 87. filter cartridge and refill with ink.
See page 88.
NOTE A shutdown of any length can be transformed into a series of

short stops provided that the printer is operated daily, with the
jet running, for at least one hour.
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3.2.2 Rinse the conduit and head assembly
Circulating clean additive through all pipes in the head and conduit ensures that they are
perfectly clean and guarantees that the printer can be restarted easily after being shut down for
between one and two weeks.
The procedure is as follows:

1- With the printer running and the jet idle, make the machine take in additive from the
recuperation gutter for 20 seconds.
2- Stop the printer.
3- Close the recuperation gutter.
4- Uncouple the pressure connector in the hydraulic compartment.
5- Connect the rinsing connector (1) to the conduit pressure pipe next to the head filter.
(1)
6- Immerse the free end of the rinsing connector in a beaker of additive or in the printer’s
additive tank.
Ink circuit (1) Pressure

pressure
Cannon
Drain
Anti-clogging protector
Beaker of additive or
Recuperation gutter
printer additive tank
7- Block the nozzle with an anti-clogging protector.

8- Start up the printer and enable the [Refresh] function for around 30 seconds.
9- Enable the [Nozzle unblocking] function for around 20 seconds.
10- Shut down the printer and wait for it to stop completely.
11- Restore the initial hydraulic connections.
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3.2.3 Restarting the printer after rinsing the conduit and head
Restart the printer simply by pressing o.

However, we recommend checking that the ink jet is present and stable.
• It may be necessary to use the [Stability] function.
• It is essential to use the [Refresh] function for 5 minutes.
NOTE Remember to open the recuperation gutter.
3.2.4 Rinsing the printer manually
This procedure involves five phases:
1) Drain.
2) Rinse the entire ink circuit.
3) Drain.
4) Rinse the entire ink circuit.
5) Rinse the conduit and head.
Draining:
With the printer stopped, drain the ink tank, viscometer circuit (viscometer and constant
level tube) and the main filter (leave the filter cartridge in place).
Use the cleaning solution spray bottle to spray the inside of the ink tank to remove traces of
ink as far as possible from the basket at the bottom of the tank and in the constant level tube.
Leave to drain completely.
Rinsing the ink circuit:

After replacing the drain plugs, pour one liter of cleaning solution into the ink tank.
Start the printer and enable the refresh function for 20 minutes.
Rinsing the conduit and head:

See previous procedure.
Leave the printer full of cleaning solution.
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3.2.5 Restarting the printer after manual rinsing
For a shutdown of less than three months: For a shutdown of more than three months:
The procedure involves three phases: The procedure involves five phases:
1) Drain. 1) Drain.
2) Change the filter cartridge. 2) Completely rinse the ink cartridge.
3) Refill with ink. 3) Drain.
4) Change the filter cartridge.
5) Refill with ink.
Draining:
With the printer stopped, drain the ink tank, viscometer circuit (viscometer and constant
level tube) and the main filter (leave the filter cartridge in place).
Use the cleaning solution spray bottle to spray the inside of the ink tank to remove traces of
ink as far as possible from the basket at the bottom of the tank and in the constant level tube.
Leave to drain completely.
Replacing the ink filter cartridge:

Open the main filter, remove the old cartridge, thoroughly clean the inside of the casing
with fresh cleaning solution, fit a new filter cartridge and reassemble the filter.
Refilling with ink:

After replacing all the drain plugs, fill the ink tank with one liter of ink.
Check the additive level.
Start the printer, checking that the ink jet is present and stable.
- It may be necessary to use the [Stability] function.
- It is essential to use the [Refresh] function for 5 minutes.
Rinsing the entire ink circuit:

After replacing the drain plugs, pour one liter of cleaning solution into the ink tank.
Start the printer and enable the refresh function for 20 minutes.
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3.2.6 Rinsing the printer with the draining/rinsing tool
This procedure involves two phases:
1) Manually rinsing the recuperation gutter.
2) Automatically rinsing the printer.
Manual rinsing of the recuperation gutter

With the printer running and the jet idle, make the
machine take in additive from the recuperation gutter
for 20 seconds
Stop the printer and unplug it from the mains.
Close the gutter and block the nozzle with a clean anti-
clogging protector.
Automatic rinsing of the printer

Disconnect the backplane ribbon cable from the
industrial interface board.
Backplane
Connect the drain adapter ribbon cable between the ribbon cable
draining tool and the industrial interface board, then
connect the backplane ribbon cable to it (see diagram
opposite).
Backplane
Disconnect the self-closing quick-action pressure ribbon cable
connector then fit the rinsing connector (see hydraulic Drain adapter
diagram) ribbon cable
Connect the quick-action connector from the drain tool

to the ink circuit pressure outlet and place the second
hose from the tool into an empty 5-liter tank.
Drain the ink tank, viscometer circuit (viscometer and

constant level tube) and the main filter (leave the filter
cartridge in place). Drain tool
Place half a liter of additive in the ink tank, and two

liters of additive in the additive tank.
Immerse the free end of the rinsing connector in a

clean beaker containing cleaning solution, or in the
printer’s additive tank.
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Remove and clean the head filter, then replace it.
Start the printer. The printer automatically enters "draining" mode and several cleaning,
rinsing and draining operations are performed, after which the printer stops automatically.
Validate the [Draining] function ( F i, E12 ) to monitor the progress of the

automatic draining cycle.
Wait until the printer stops.
Restore the initial hydraulic circuit. Unplug the printer from the mains, then disconnect the
ribbon cable from the draining tool and reconnect it to the industrial interface board.
Figure 1: Hydraulic diagram
Ink circuit
Ribbon
Pressure Recup.
Draining / rinsing
tool
5l
tank
Head
filter
Beaker of additive
or additive tank
Draining tool pipe

Printer pipe
Anti-clogging
protector
Head
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3.2.7 Restarting the printer after rinsing with the tool
This procedure involves two phases:
1) Replacing the ink filter cartridge.
2) Refilling with ink.
Replacing the ink filter cartridge:

Open the main filter, remove the old cartridge, thoroughly clean the inside of the casing with
fresh cleaning solution, fit a new filter cartridge and reassemble the filter.
Refilling with ink:

After replacing all the drain plugs, fill the ink tank with one liter of ink.
Check the additive level.
Start the printer, checking that the ink jet is present and stable.
- It may be necessary to use the [Stability] function.
- It is essential to use the [Refresh] function for 5 minutes.
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TROUBLESHOOTING 2
Contents
1 Introduction 94
2 Preliminary checks 95
2.1 Appearance of ink circuit 96
2.2 Appearance of the electronic compartment and industrial interface board 98
2.3 Checking the printer’s general operating parameters 99
3 Help with diagnostics 100

3.1 Introduction 100
3.2 At printer start-up 101
3.3 At jet start-up 103
3.4 During printing 104
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1 Introduction
This chapter forms a troubleshooting guide to help users search for the origin of a fault in a quick,
logical way.
The search starts with a simple diagnosis of the fault, without disassembling any parts, and is
refined by a series of precise checks until the defective part is located.
This guide provides a directory of possible failures and actions to be taken to restore normal
operation.
The only equipment required is the printer’s maintenance kit.
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2 Preliminary checks
All the searches for defective items in the sections below must be preceded by preliminary checks.
These checks allow problems such as dirty parts, ink leaks, faulty electric or hydraulic connections
to be detected with the naked eye.
Stop the printer and disconnect it from the mains, then check the items below:
Check Type of problem
Console and operator Dents or cuts
interface
External Print head Dirty electrodes
appearance Damaged or incorrectly adjusted mechanical parts
Connection of accessories Disconnection
Cuts
Tanks Tanks open or damaged
Leaks
Ink or additive tanks empty
Appearance of ink (odor, consistency)
Appearance of additive (odor, color)
Hydraulic pipes and Leak
Appearance of
connections Pipes bent, damaged or cut
ink circuit
Electrical connections Faulty connections:
- ink circuit loom
- ink level detector (upper part of ink tank)
- fan
- viscometer
- electrovalves
Boards present in electronic Board missing
compartment
Connections in electronic Faulty connections:
Electronic
compartment - on "Front panel" board
compartment
- on "Motor control" board
- on power supply board
- on main board
Electrical connections Faulty connections
Industrial accessible from rear panel - conduit ribbon cable
interface - EHT block to corresponding cables to conduit
compartment - industrial interface ribbon cable
- terminal blocks on industrial interface board
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2.1 Appearance of ink circuit

• Stop the printer and unplug it from the mains.
• Withdraw the ink circuit until it reaches the stops.
• Press the left and right stops simultaneously and pull.
• Remove the ink circuit and place it at the base of the console, taking care not to damage the
electrical and hydraulic connections.
After the checks are complete, replace the ink circuit module in the console:
• Place the ink circuit module guides opposite the corresponding guides in the console.
• Press the left and right stops and push the module to the back of the console.
2.1.1 Ink circuit: S8 Classic
1
2
3 2
4
2 4
Figure 1: Front view of circuit Figure 2: Rear view of circuit
1 Condenser fan 1 Viscometer

2 Left and right stops 2 Pumps
3 Nozzle rinsing electrovalves 3 Motor
4 Filter 4 Viscometer drain and additive electrovalves
5 Condenser (option)
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2.1.2 Ink circuit: S8 Egg Classic
Front view Rear view
3
2
4 10
6+7+8 9
11
1 Ink tank
2 Additive tank
3 Condenser with fan
4 Viscometer drain electrovalve
Additive addition electrovalve
5 Nozzle rinsing electrovalves
6 Anti-pulse
7 Ink filter
8 Pressure / temperature sensor
9 Pressure pump / by-pass adjustment
10 Viscometer
11 Motor and vacuum pump for head 1
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2.2 Appearance of the electronic compartment and industrial interface board
The location of the boards are shown in figures 1 and 2.
Figure 1: Console electronics compartment
1 Motor control board *

2 Power supply board
3 Main board
4 Front panel board
* The motor control board is Installed on main board connectors J13

and J21 on S8 Egg Classic printers.
Figure 2:Industrial interface board compartment
1 Industrial interface board

2 3-pin socket with fuse
2
1
2
3
1
Figure 1 Figure 2
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2.3 Checking the printer’s general operating parameters
In addition to the steps described in the sections above, the printer’s operating status should be
checked.
The information is available in the maintenance function, accessible by pressing
fi . The following parameters should be noted for subsequent investigation:
• the operating pressure P,

• the ink viscosity µ,
• The jet speed Vj,
• the electronic compartment temperature T1,
• the ink temperature T2 (only for certain ink types).
REMINDER: Typical display
Vm : 1500 P : 2,72 b µ : 4,9 Vj : 20,0 m/s 26°C - 20°C
T1 T2
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3 Help with diagnostics
3.1 Introduction
This chapter contains tables with the following two columns:

• Anomalies observed (by the operator) or displayed (by the printer)
• Solutions
Each anomaly is identified in the tables by a number in bold.
Each anomaly may be resolved by several "Solutions".
After performing the preliminary checks, apply the first solution proposed which corresponds to
the situation.
If the anomaly recurs, apply the next solution, and so on.
After the incident has been corrected, cancel the fault record by pressing i .
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3.2 At printer start-up
Anomalies observed Solutions

1- Orange mains power indicator off. 1a- Check mains supply.
1b- Replace 4 A delayed-action fuse (see corresponding
procedure).
2- Operator interface indicators off but 2a- Stop and restart the printer.
motor starts. 2b- The front panel board is faulty. Contact Imaje technical
support.
3- Operator interface indicators off. 3a- Stop and restart the printer.
Motor does not start. 3b- Check the power supply voltage indicator LEDs on the main
or board.
Operator interface indicators on - If only two LEDs are lit, the power supply board is faulty. Contact
and remain steady. Imaje technical support.
Motor does not start. - If all the LEDs are lit, either the main board or the motor control
board is faulty. Contact Imaje technical support.
4- Red alarm / fault indicator lit.
4a- Perform autodiagnosis by pressing i .
Anomalies displayed Solutions

5- Memory lost. 5a- Reprogram the printer then contact Imaje technical support.
6- CPU fault. 6a- Unplug the printer then plug back in and restart.
6b- If the fault persists, contact Imaje technical support.
7- Ink tank level low. 7a- Add ink to the corresponding tank (max. 1/2 tank).
7b- The main board may be faulty. Contact Imaje technical
support.
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8- Additive tank level low 8a- Add additive to the corresponding tank (max. 1/2 tank)
or 8b- Check that the additive addition electrovalve operates
fi
Additive tank empty
or correctly ( ). Check the viscometer
Solvent fault
circuit.
8c- If the fault persists, contact Imaje technical support.
9- V.24 fault. 9a- Contact Imaje technical support.
10- Fault: °C 10a- The ambient temperature in the room where the printer is too
high, causing the temperature in the electronic compartment
to exceed 70°C. Modify the installation.
10b- The main board is faulty. Contact Imaje technical support.
11- Viscometer fault 11a- Check that the viscometer electrovalve operates correctly by
monitoring viscometer level variations ( fi ).
11b- If the fault persists, contact Imaje technical support.

12- No message to print 12a- The printer is linked to an external controller and has not
received a message to print. Check message transmission
and content and check the link.
13- Unknown CG number 13a- The printer is linked to an external controller and the CG
(character generator) number received is incorrect. Check
the CG numbers in the printer and ensure that the data sent
by the controller corresponds.
IMPORTANT: the CG numbers are different on each line.
13b- If this fault occurs after resetting the main board, the
message library must also be deleted ( fs ).
13c- The main board may be faulty. Contact Imaje technical

support.
14- Fan fault 14a- Check that the fan at the bottom of the console is correctly
connected and running. It must run continuously immediately
after the printer starts up.
14b- The main board is faulty. Contact Imaje technical support.
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3.3 At jet start-up

1- Cover missing 1a- Close the head cover or check that it is fully closed.
1b- The cover detector or the main board are faulty. Contact
Imaje technical support.
2- EHT 2a- Carefully clean and dry the jet electrodes using the cleaning
solution spray bottle and the head drying pump.
2b- Check that the ambient conditions (humidity, temperature)
comply with the specifications given on the ink technical data
sheet. If not, contact Imaje technical support to fit dry air head
overpressure accessories.
2c- Check the electromagnetic environment around the head
(interference).
2d- The main board is faulty. Contact Imaje technical support.
3- Gutter fault
3a- Check that the gutter is open .
3b- Clean the print head and the head cover.

3c- Restart the jet and observe it.
3d- If the jet is unstable or not in the gutter, enable the
[Intro. solution], [Stability] and [Refresh] functions in turn.
3e- If the jet is missing, enable the [Nozzle unblocking],
[Intro. solution], [Stability] and [Refresh] functions in turn.
3f- If the jet is still missing, check all the ink pressurization circuit
parts (electrovalves, unions, hoses, pump, motor, ink filter,
ink, etc.).
3g- If the jet is present and stable in the gutter, check all ink
recuperation circuit parts (gutter, electrovalves, unions,
hoses, pump, motor, etc.).
3h- Contact Imaje technical support.
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3.4 During printing

1- Jet 1: Phase detection 1a- Carefully clean and dry the jet electrodes using the cleaning
solution spray bottle and the head drying pump.
1b- Check the printer’s general operating parameters.
1c- Check that the ink used in the printer is valid: expiry date
(see information on flask), replacement frequency, ambient
conditions (see ink technical data sheet).
1d- Enable the [Refresh] function for 2 minutes.
1e- Check the electromagnetic environment around the head
(interference).
1f- The main board is faulty. Contact Imaje technical support.
2- IMP does not reply 2a- The fault appears after a prolonged conveyor stoppage while
printing a message in Tachy mode. Restart message printing.
2b- The fault persists after trying to print the message at constant
speed. Contact Imaje technical support.
3- Printing speed 3a- Check the definition of the [Tachy division] or [Printing speed]
parameters on the printer.
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Anomalies Solutions
4- Poor print quality 4a- Clean the print head (including the cover) and check that
there is nothing obstructing the path of the jet.
Example 1:
4b- Check that the head support is stable (no vibrations).
4c- Check the distance between the head and the object
(examples 1 and 2).
4d- Check that the jet is centered in the recuperation gutter

(examples 3 and 4).
Example 2:
4e- Check the viscosity reference time displayed on the printer
and the theoretical viscosity given on the ink data sheet.
4f- The head requires mechanical and/or electronic adjustment.

Contact Imaje Technical Support.
4g- The main board is faulty. Contact Imaje Technical Support.

Example 3:
Example 4:
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ADJUSTMENT AND REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURES 2
Contents
1 Adjustment procedures 108

1.1 Jet break-off point 108
1.2 Adjusting the jet in the gutter 110
1.3 Adjusting the pressure motor speed 114
2 Replacement procedures 115

2.1 Replacing the mains fuse (4 A delayed-action fuse) 115
2.2 Changing the ink 116
2.3 Replacing the ink filter cartridge 117
2.4 Replacing the pressurization air filter 118
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1 Adjustment procedures
1.1 Jet break-off point
Special tools:
- Bifocal lens (eyeglass).
PREPARATION
1- Place the head on the support stand.
2- Start the jet and leave it running for at least half an hour.
3- Remove the upper cover and the head cover.
ADJUSTMENT
4- The adjustment procedure must be performed while looking at the jet through the eyeglass
(see Figure 1).
Start the operation by turning the potentiometer to its anti-clockwise end stop. The jet will be
continuous. Turn slowly clockwise until the jet break-off point is observed at the centre of the
charge electrode. Aim for the form shown by 6 on Figure 1.
IMPORTANT Adjust the potentiometer carefully to avoid damaging it.
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5- Close the head cover. Clear any faults.
6- Perform printing tests and adjust again if necessary.
Figure 1: Adjusting the break-off point
1 Potentiometer housing
2 Eyeglass
3 Rotation
4-5-6 Jet seen through eyeglass
5 Satellite drop
6 CORRECT SETTING
7 Charge electrode
2
4 5 6 5
7
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1.2 Adjusting the jet in the gutter
Special tools:
- Cannon orientation tool, ring spanner.
- Bifocal lens (eyeglass).
- Head cleaning kit.
- Protective goggles.
- 1.5 mm Allen wrench.
- Tweezers.
IMPORTANT Protective goggles must be worn during this operation to avoid

any ink being splashed into your eyes.
PRELIMINARY CHECKS
1- Place the head on the maintenance stand.
2- Ensure that the jet is stable by using the [Stability] function.
3- Disable the vacuum fault check and start the jet.
4- Check that recovery works correctly.
ADJUSTING THE JET IN THE GUTTER
The operation involves three related settings:

- cannon rotation,
- upper cam rotation,
- lower cam rotation.
In general the settings should be adjusted slowly, stopping the jet to clean the electrodes if
necessary.
5- Remove the resonator lead protective cover and disconnect the leads.
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6- Loosen the cannon holder lock screws (see Figure 1).

7- Bring the jet closer to point A or point A’ by pivoting the cannon in the cannon holder using
an orientation tool at the top (Figure 2).
IMPORTANT Rotate in the direction shown on the diagram to avoid

unscrewing the cannon nut.
Figure 1: Canon pressetting
1 Leads to be disconnected
2 Cams
3 Lock screw
4 Orientation tool
5 Cannon holder
6 Protective cover location
7 Cannon
Figure 2: Pressetting the jet in the gutter
1 Jet
2 Gutter
3 Jet trajectory as cannon is rotated
1 6
7
4 A A’
2
3
5 1 2 3
Figure 1 Figure 2
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8- Visually center the jet in the charge electrode using the lower cam (see Figure 3).
IMPORTANT Do not force the cams. Loosen or tighten the lock screws to
ease or restrict the movement of the cannon holder.
9- Center the jet in the gutter using the upper cam (Figure 4).
10- Repeat points 7, 8 and 9 until the jet is correctly centered in both the gutter and the charge
electrode.
Figure 3: Centering the jet in the charge electrode
1 Lower cam
2 Charge electrode
Figure 4: Centering the jet in the gutter
1 Upper cam
2 Recuperation gutter
2
2
Figure 3 Figure 4
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FINAL OPERATIONS
11- Tighten the two cannon holder lock screws without forcing them.
12- Stop the jet. Clean the head and reconnect the resonator leads. Replace the protective cover.
Close the head cover.
13- Start the jet and re-enable the "Recup. fault" check.
14- Check the break-off point and adjust if necessary.
15- Clear any faults. Perform continuous printing tests.
Check that the electrodes and gutter are clean after printing for 10 minutes.
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1.3 Adjusting the pressure motor speed
Special tools:
- Allen wrench.
The speed of rotation of the motor primarily depends on the ink viscosity. The by-pass must not
be adjusted unless the ink viscosity is correct, i.e. when the viscosity measured by the printer is
within one second of the reference viscosity.
REMINDER: The measured and reference viscosity values can be displayed by pressing
fi .
fi
ADJUSTMENT
1- Start the jets and display the motor speed ( ).
2- Withdraw the ink circuit to the end of the runners. Insert the Allen wrench (3) and turn it half
a turn in either direction and wait for the motor speed displayed on the console to change. By
iteration you should achieve a speed of 1500 rpm, to within 50 rpm.
NOTE It may be necessary to adjust the motor speed after changing

the ink filter cartridge.
1 Pressure pump on S8 Classic

2 Pressure pump on S8 Egg Classic
3 By-pass adjustment
3 1
Figure 1
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2 Replacement procedures
2.1 Replacing the mains fuse (4 A delayed-action fuse)
With the printer stopped and unplugged.

1- Unscrew the mains lead protective sleeve.
2- Remove the mains lead from the printer.
3- Use a screwdriver to remove the fuse holder from adjacent to the mains plug.
4- Change the fuse and replace the fuse holder.
5- Plug the mains lead back into the printer.
6- Replace the protective sleeve.
7- Connect the printer to the mains and start it up.
Figure 1: Fuse location
1 Fuse holder location

2 Mains plug
3 Protective sleeve
1
2
Figure 1
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2.2 Changing the ink
Special tools:
- 3 mm Allen wrench.
- Recovery tray.
- Protective equipment (latex gloves, goggles, cloths).
Frequency:
See ink technical data sheet.
Take great care to avoid spilling any ink onto your clothes or the floor.
WITH THE PRINTER SWITCHED OFF:

1- Open the front door of the console.
2- Place the recovery tray under the ink tank and drain it (with the drain pipe, see Figure 1).
Replace the drain plug.
3- Drain the viscometer in the same way.
4- Place the recovery tray under the main filter. Using the 3 mm Allen wrench, unscrew the lower
screw then the upper screw holding the main filter and drain it. Take care with the O-rings
around the screws. Wait until the filter is completely empty (see Figure 1). Replace the upper
screw then the lower screw (remember to fit the O-rings).
The old ink must be stored in a closed container.
Figure 1:
1 Upper screw
2 Main filter
3 Lower screw
4 Viscometer draining pipe
5 Ink tank draining pipe
4 5
2 3
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2.3 Replacing the ink filter cartridge

Special tools:
- Standard draining and cleaning equipment.
- 3 mm Allen wrench.
PREPARATION
1- Stop the printer and unplug it from the mains. Withdraw the ink circuit to the end of the
runners.
2- Drain the ink tank by removing the drain plug. Drain the main filter by loosening the two drain
screws. Replace the cap and tighten the screws when the filter is empty.
REPLACEMENT
3- Open the main filter and remove the old cartridge.
CAUTION: Take precautions as some ink will remain and may pour out.
REFITTING AND TESTING
4- Refit:
- the anti-pulsing bellows
- the new filter cartridge
- the O-ring.
Check that the drain circuits are closed then pour a little ink into the tank.
5- Start the printer and check that there are no leaks and that the pressure is correct.
ROUTINE CHECKS
Figure 1:
1 Drain screw
2 Main filter
3 Metal anti-pulsing bellows
4 Filter cartridge
5 O-ring
1
4
3
2
Figure 1
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2.4 Replacing the pressurization air filter
The filter is located on the air treatment unit, in the rear compartment.
1) Stop the printer and unplug it from the mains.
2) Disconnect the air inlet or close the valve.
3) Pull out the air treatment unit.
4) Unscrew the air filter housing and pull it downwards.
5) Unscrew the filter.
6) Clean the grid
7) Replace the filter and the seal.
8) Refit.
Figure 1: Air treatment unit
1 Seal
2 Grid
3 Filtering cartridge
4 Filter care
5 Tank
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Contents
1 Consumables 120
1.1 Definition 120
1.2 Sales units 120
1.3 Labeling 121
2 Consumables and the application 122
3 Consumables and the printer 122

3.1 Ink usage specification 122
3.2 Consumption 122
4 Consumables and safety 123
5 Consumables, printer warranty and public liability 124
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Consumables
1 Consumables
1.1 Definition
The term "consumables" refers to products consumed during printing or used to ensure correct
printer operation. The consumables include:
• Ink:
Used for printing.
The formula contains all the ingredients needed for:
- stability in the container (expiry date) and in the machine,
- printing performance (adhesion on a given surface, resistance to specific constraints).
It may be presented ready for use or as several components to be mixed.
• Additive:
Used to correct the viscosity of the ink.
Its composition strictly matches the operational requirements of the ink.
• Cleaning solution:
Used for printer maintenance (head cleaning, etc.).
Its composition is compatible with the ink and additive used.
• Rinsing liquid:
Used on specific printers.
Its composition enables various maintenance operations to be performed.
• Anti-clogging liquid:
Used for specific inks.
Its composition prevents the ink drying within the cannon during a printer shutdown.
1.2 Sales units
Depending on the type of ink and additive, Imaje offers packs of 4 or 6 units and starter kits
containing ink and additive.
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1.3 Labeling
Labeling serves three purposes:

• Identify the supplier, giving the address and contact details.
• Inform the user about the product.
- article reference,
- manufacturing batch number: this should be quoted if you need to contact our Technical
Support department,
- expiry date: date guaranteeing original product quality.
• Inform the user about the specific risks due to the substances in the ink, such as inflammability,
irritation of eyes, etc.
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2 Consumables and the application
The customer is solely responsible for qualifying the intended application. To help existing and
prospective customers qualify their applications (including the ink, ink jet equipment, nature of
surfaces, manufacturing process, printing specifications, etc.), Imaje makes a wide range of
printers and inks available for producing print samples.
3 Consumables and the printer
3.1 Ink usage specification
This document is essential, and can be obtained from our sales offices.
The sheet informs the user about the operating parameters (viscosity, jet speed, etc.) and specific
printing characteristics (printing speed, head to object distance, etc.) depending on the printer
configuration (nozzle size, number of nozzles, etc.) and the chosen ink.
3.2 Consumption
The ink consumption over a given period depends on the number of characters printed per object,
the number of objects printed during this period, the font (matrix, bolderization) and the nozzle
diameter.
Additive consumption depends primarily on the number of hours of operation and the ambient
temperature.
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4 Consumables and safety
Safe use of Imaje consumables implies knowledge of some of the corresponding physical and
chemical properties as well as the safety recommendations for storing, handling and using the
products.
All this information is available on a safety data sheet, available by request from our sales offices.
Please read these sheets before using the products.
NOTE The presentation and content of the Safety Data sheets comply
with EEC Directive 67/548 and the OSHA (Occupational Safety
and Health Administration) nomenclature (through the HCS,
Hazard Communication Standard).
The safety data sheets include all the following information:

- Identification of the substance and manufacturer
- Composition / information on ingredients
- Hazard identification
- First aid measures
- Fire-fighting measures
- Accidental release measures
- Handling and storage
- Exposure controls / personal protection
- Physical and chemical properties
- Stability and reactivity
- Toxicological information
- Ecological information
- Disposal considerations
- Transport information
- Regulatory information
- Other information
For:
- Operators and technicians
- Works health & safety committee
- Occupational Medicine doctors
- Transport companies
- Emergency services
- Warehouse staff
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Consumables
5 Consumables, printer warranty and public liability
Our consumables are specially designed for use with Imaje printers and produce optimum results
in terms of convenience of use and consumption levels.
The use of any consumable products other than those supplied by Imaje shall render the equipment
warranty null and void and result in the exclusion of any claims concerning impaired performance
potentially causing production stoppages.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4
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Technical specifications
• Physical description
• Dimensions :
- Control cabinet: 1051 mm x 463 mm x 340 mm (41.4" x 18.2" x 13.4")
- Print head: 225 mm x 44.5 mm x 47.5 mm (8.8" x 1.7" x 1.9")
• Weight :
- Control cabinet: 40kg (88.2 lbs)
- Head and conduit: 3kg (6.6 lbs)
• Volume:
- Tanks: Total: 2 liters (3.52pts)
Useful: 1 liter (1.76pts)
• Installation conditions
• Working position:
- Control cabinet: vertical
- Print head: any position
• Max. height difference between head and printer body:
- ± 2 meters ( ± 6.56 ft)
• Distance between head and printer body:
- 3 meters (9.8ft), 5 meters (16.4ft), and 8 meters (26.2ft)
(dépending on machine and options)
• Power source
• Electrical :
- 100 V - 240 V ac
- Frequency 50 Hz-60 Hz
• Compressed air:
- Min. 5 bar (72 PSI) - Max. 10 bar (145 PSI)
- Flow rate: 800 Nl/h at 7 bars (0.47 Scfm at 101 PSI)
- Air quality: - 0.12 g water/m3 (0.15 oz/cubic foot)
- 1 PPM oil
- particles < 5 µm
• Limits of use
• Operating temperature:
- 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
• Humidity:
- 10 to 90 %
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• Standard accessories
- Head support stand
- Object detector
- Tachometric generator
- External alarm (girolamp or siren)
- Head protection
- Transport trolley
- Head movement
• Main operating characteristics

- counting of individual objects or batches,
- full autodating,
- variable message library,
- logo printing (15 logos/jet)
- special characters: "Chimney", transversal and longitudinal "DIN"
- non-doubled printing of a given message
- programmable print delays
- controlled by operator interface or any system with a serial interface
- auto-diagnosis of printer status
- automatic ink viscosity regulation
- automatic nozzle unclogging system
- automatic rinsing and flushing of printer
- automatic nozzle rinsing (depending on configuration)
- pressurized print head(s)
• Performance parameters
• Printing:
- On any support, in all positions
- Up to 1024 characters per message
- 1 to 2 lines per jet (1 to 4 variable lines per jet on serial link)
- One single-jet head
- Choice of character fonts: 5, 7, 9, 11, 16, and 24 dots
- Possibility of printing all types of characters and graphics
- National characters: Arabic, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Cyrillic, Hebrew
- Inversion of character reading and printing directions
• Head to object distance:
- G head: 10 mm (0.39") or 30 mm (1.18") depending on font used
- M head: 8 mm (0.32") or 20 mm (0.79") depending on font used
• Max. speed :
- G head: up to 5.4 m/s (1063 ft/mn) depending on font used
- M head: up to 3.6 m/s (708.7 ft/mn) depending on font used
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• Ink
• Color:
- See ink catalog
• Standards compliance
• EMC:
- Emission EN55011 - Class B
FCC - Class B
- Immunity IEC 1000-4-2 (10 Kv)

IEC 1000-4-3 (10 v/m)
IEC 1000-4-4 (2 Kv)
IEC 1000-4-5 (2 Kv)
• EC conformity
- Declaration of conformity with EC machine and EMC directives
• Max. noise level

< 60 db A
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INPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTIONS 5
Contents
1 Industrial Interface board 130
2 Inputs 133
2.1 Object detection cell 133
2.2 Object detector inhibit 133
2.3 Tachometric generator 133
2.4 Absolute limit values for inputs 134
3 Outputs 135
3.1 "General alarm" output 135
3.2 "Jet alarm" output 135
3.3 Electrical characteristics of the outputs 135
4 Timing diagrams 136

4.1 DTOP and VALIMP 136
4.2 DTOP, message printing and BUSY 137
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Input / Output Connections
1 Industrial Interface board
The rear access door must be opened to connect accessories.

To do this:
• Unscrew the two quarter-turn screws located on either side of the rear door.
• Gently pull the door open (see Figure 1).
The connection terminal blocks on the Industrial Interface board are organized as follows:
• Connector B1: 2 x 20 pins CPU signals
• Connector B2: 22 pins Head signals
• Connector B4: 9 pins Alarm relay signals
Details of the pinouts are shown on the following pages.
Figure 1: View of the industrial interface board
OR
Complete board
Simple board
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Connector B1:CPU
RS232C asynchronous serial link and 20 mA current loop
Program output - counter reset. RS422 synchronous serial link.
1 TTYOUT- Photocoupled output

2 TTYOUT+ 20 mA current loop
3 TTYIN- Photocoupled input
4 TTYIN+
5 -TXDOUT Transmit Data
6 RTSOUT Request To Send
7 DTROUT Data Terminal Ready
8 -RXDIN Receive Data RS232C Link
9 CTSIN Clear To Send
10 DSRIN Data Send Ready
11 DSR- Photocoupled DSR input
12 DSR+
13 GND 0V
14 SPROG 2
15 COMSPROG Program output
16 SPROG 1
17 COMRAZC 1 Counter reset
18 RAZC1
19 COMRAZC2 Not used
20 RAZC2
21 RESET-
22 RESET+
23 -DSR422- Photocoupled DSR input
24 -DSR422+
25 RXD422- Receive Data
26 RXD422+
27 RXC422- Receive Clock input
28 RXC422+ Not fitted to
29 VALID422- RS422 link simplified
30 VALID422+ industrial
31 -DTR422- Data Terminal Ready interface
32 -DTR422+ board
33 TXD422- Transmit Data
34 TXD422+
35 TXC422- Transmit Clock output
36 TXC422+
37 GND
38 +5V 300 mA CAUTION:
39 + 15 V 50 mA No fuse protection
40 - 15 V 50 mA
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Connector B2: Head printing
1 GND 0V
2 + 24V T1 + 24 V power supply, max. 300 mA, not
galvanically isolated (not present when
machine stopped)
3 COMDTOP1 Object pulse common Terminals for connecting object detection
4 DTOP1 Object pulse cell
5 COMVALIMP1 VALIMP common
6 -VALIMP1 VALIMP Inhibition of object detection signal
7 COMTACHY1 Tachy common Terminals for connecting tachometric
8 TACHY1 Tachy generator (open collector)
9 TACHY1+ Differential Terminals for connecting tachometric
10 TACHY1- inputs generator (differential)
11 COMBUSY1 BUSY common Printing start output
12 -BUSY1 BUSY-
13 COMDATA1 DATA common
14 D0 1 DATA 0
15 D1 1 DATA 1
16 D2 1 DATA 2 Parallel interface inputs used in
17 D3 1 DATA 3 "message selection" (option on industrial
18 D4 1 DATA 4 interface board)
19 D5 1 DATA 5
20 D6 1 DATA 6
21 D7 1 DATA 7
22 +24 T1 + 24 V power supply, max. 300 mA, not
galvanically isolated (not present when
machine stopped)
Connector B4: Print alarms
1 -T1 Inactive
2 T1 Active Head printing alarm output
3 COM T1 Common
4 -T2
5 T2 Not used
6 COM T2
7 -GENE Inactive
8 GENE Active General alarm output
9 COM GENE Common
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2 Inputs
2.1 Object detection cell

• Role:
The object detector is connected to the DTOP and COM DTOP terminals on the industrial
interface board.
When it is activated by an object, the detector sends a signal to the printer which starts printing.
To avoid spurious signals, the DTOP input is filtered to a minimum of 200 µs.
The object detection input uses the properties of a high-speed photocoupler with an isolation
voltage of 2.5 kV.
2.2 Object detector inhibit

• Role:
The "-VALIMP" and "COM VALIMP" terminals on the industrial interface board can be used to
inhibit the object detection signal. They can be connected to any accessories which comply with
the specifications given.
The object detector inhibit input uses the properties of a high-speed photocoupler with an isolation
voltage of 2.5 kV.
2.3 Tachometric generator

• Role:
When the conveyor belt speed is variable, the "TACHY" and "COM TACHY" terminals on the
industrial interface board can be used to connect an open-collector tachometric generator to
sequence printing. The tachometric input uses the properties of a high-speed photocoupler with an
isolation voltage of 2.5 kV.
The "TACHY+" and "TACHY-" terminals can be used to connect a differential tachometric
generator.
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2.4 Absolute limit values for inputs

• Maximum permissible current in photocoupler LED:
DC: IF = 25 mA
AC ~: IF = 50 mA with a duty cycle of 50% and a pulse width of 1 ms.
Pulsed: IF = 1 A with a pulse width ≤ 1 µs and 300 pulses/sec.

• Maximum power dissipation: 45 mW
• Maximum operating frequency:
- 150 kHz (duration of pulses > 2 µS) for the TACHY input,
- 10 kHz for the object detector, parallel interface and counter reset inputs.
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3 Outputs
3.1 "General alarm" output

• Role:
This output signals a printer malfunction which does not stop printing. This alarm is generated to
warn the operator to correct the cause of the anomaly.
Two types of contact are available for this output: an "Inactive" (normally closed) dry contact or
an "Active" (normally open) dry contact.
3.2 "Jet alarm" output

• Role:
This output signals a printer malfunction which stops printing.

This output may be connected to a girolamp or a siren, and also to the conveyor control system to
stop the production line.
When the fault output is activated, the alarm output is always activated at the same time.
Two types of contact are available for this output: an "Inactive" (normally closed) dry contact or
an "Active" (normally open) dry contact.
3.3 Electrical characteristics of the outputs

• Max. voltage: 250 Vac
• Max. current: 1A
For a DC voltage, the maximum permitted current is 1 A.

These are potential-free dry contacts, which can be used to control alarm systems or electrical
assemblies directly connected to the mains.
The electrical contacts are protected by RC filters (0.1 µF/250 V + 47 Ω).

Whatever the type of voltage (AC or DC) applied to these terminals, the filter should never be
disconnected.
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4 Timing diagrams
4.1 DTOP and VALIMP
DTOP
VALIMP
t1 t2
TOPIMP
t1 ≥ 1 µs
If t2 > filter value => Message printed
If t2 ≤ filter value => No message printed
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4.2 DTOP, message printing and BUSY
4.2.1 Printing : "Object mode"

A
DTOP
B C D Y Z
Printing MESSAGE
BUSY
A = TOPIMP > filter value

B = CPU/IMP communication = from 0 to 700 µs if "Run/Stop" option set to Run
= 0 if "Run/Stop" option set to Stop
C = print signal processing = 1 to 9 ms for message with bar code
= 800 µs for message without bar code
D = print delay
Y = phase measurement = 3 ms
Z = minimum time between phase measurement and new DTOP = 1 ms
4.2.2 Printing : " Repeat mode"

A
DTOP
B C D Y I Y I Y Z
Printing MESSAGE MESSAGE MESSAGE
BUSY
A = TOPIMP > filter value

B = CPU/IMP communication = from 0 to 700 µs if "Run/Stop" option set to Run
= 0 if "Run/Stop" option set to Stop
C = print signal processing = 1 to 9 ms for message with bar code
= 800 µs for message without bar code
D = print delay
I = Interval
Y = phase measurement = 3 ms
Z = minimum time between phase measurement and new DTOP = 1 ms
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NOTES
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REVISION 1
Manual updates
• Revision index A corresponds to the first edition of this manual.
• The revision index changes with each update.
• The modified pages are shown in the table below. This gives the history of updates since the first
edition.
Document revision
Date of issue Software index Pages modified
index
02/2001 A0 D80 First edition
Photos and diagrams not contractually binding. Photos: GINKO, X

11/2002 B0 D8x All
04/2003 B1 D8x 114 - 139 - 140
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p˜ˆ™ˆ”š„šŒ•” 1

2 Ink jet printing 10

3 Startup and shutdown 12

General summary table 13

1.1 Control panel

Figure 1: Control panel

1.2 Operator interface

i - Press directly to display and clear faults.

s Edit or modify message.

l Access character style (font, bolderization,

v Access to message parameters.

m Enter alphabetic characters in upper or lower case.

RED: - Lit steadily: indicates a jet alarm

1.3 Print head

Figure 1: Overall view of print head with cover open

1 Gutter open/close tap

2 Ink jet printing

2.1 Matrix printing

time between trames

2.2 Continuous deviated ink jet printing

3 Startup and shutdown

3.1 Starting the printer

NOTE The jet starts automatically by default, but may be programmed

3.2 Stopping the printer

Initial Message Servicing

SETTING THE TIME 17

SETTING THE DATE 18

CHOICE OF DIALOG LANGUAGE 22

PRINT BOARD OPTIONS 25

COUNTER DISPLAY, RESET AND LEADING ZEROS 27

I1 SETTING THE TIME

To insert dates in a message, see the "Message programming" chapter.

RUN/STOP clock (option):

By default, resetting the time automatically restores RUN mode.

Time (HMS) : 18.16.01 RUN

if the clock RUN/STOP option is fitted.

Choices Clock RUN or STOP option.

I2 SETTING THE DATE

first digit of the day.

t to print the month as two digits or three letters if the cursor is

under the first digit of the month.

Choices Format DMY (D = day, M = month, Y = year).

25 = Number of messages in the library.

IMPORTANT After accessing the library, whether or not the size

Choices 1 to 4 messages comprising 1024 characters.

NOTE This function may be used to delete the messages

Modify using - To enter a code (if no code present):

b + Y (yes) + enter new code

- To change the code:

b + enter the old code + Y + enter the new code

- To delete the code:

b + enter the old code + N (code deleted)

Choices 3-character code.

Modify using - To enter a security code (if no code present):

b + Y (yes) + enter new code

- To change the code:

b + enter the old code + Y + enter the new code

- To delete the code:

b + enter the old code + N (code deleted)