User Manual

User Manual
4500
Contents
General Information 7
Safety Instructions 8
Introduction 8
About this manual 8
Contact 8
Description 9
Overview 10
Front view 10
Back view 11
Printer installation 12
Non-standard installation 16
First printer startup 17
Installing accessories 18
Status beacon 18
Interface 19
Preview of the main screen 20
Using the user interface 22
Main screen 22
Menu tree structure 23
Navigation 25
Communication 26
Job preview 29
Using function buttons 30
Using the virtual keyboard 32
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Operation35
Starting up the printer 36
Shutting down the printer 37
Shutting down in regular mode 37
Shutting down in emergency shutdown mode 37
Printing38
Selecting a job to print 38
Starting printing 39
Pausing printing 39
Ink bottle usage 40

Replacing the ink bottle 41
Editing43
User management 44
Changing users 46
Importing/exporting the user database 47
Job editor 48
Job editor modes 50
Adding a field 52
Moving the job in the preview window 53
Changing the preview size 53
Field manager 54
Modifying the field position in a job 55
Modifying the field size 57
Editing field contents and parameters 59
Deleting a field 60
Common field parameters 60
Disabling/enabling field editing 61
Editing a job 62
Creating a job 62
Modifying printing parameters 63
Adding/Editing a Text field 66
Adding/Editing Shape fields 79
Adding/Editing an Image field 82
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Saving a job 83
Deleting a job (or several jobs) 84
Changing a job name 84
Managing jobs 85
Job manager 85
Information/History87
Printer information 88
Consumables88
Ink system information 90
Printhead information 91
Printer status 92
Software versions 92
Control unit information 93
History94
Statistics94
Message history 95
Exporting history 95
Troubleshooting97
Messages98
List of messages 100
Message handling 102
Diagnostic wizard 104

Preliminary checks 104
Troubleshooting chart 105
Service procedures 107

Enabling printing after a bottle fault 107
Purging the ink system 109
Tuning the printing unit 110
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Maintenance115
Preventive maintenance : Cleaning the nozzle plate
116
Replacing the printhead 117
Replacing the control unit 120
Replacing the printer body kit 122
Storing and transporting the printer 124
Storing the printer 124
Transporting the printer 124
Configuration/Transfer 125
General settings 127
Common settings 127
Local settings 128
Date and time settings 129
Configuring the display 130

Settings sound signals 131
Configuring users 132
Changing users 132
Managing users 132
Configuring global variables 137

Configuring a global counter 137
Configuring a global shiftcode 139
Configuring a global calendar 140
Importing/exporting data 144

Importing/exporting jobs 145
Importing/exporting printer settings 146
Importing/exporting other files 147
Importing/exporting all printer data 149
Updating software 150

Recovering the system (Factory default) 151
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External connections 153

Overview of external connectors 154
USB memory device 155
Description of the USB connector 155
Status beacon 155

Lights colors 155
Description of the black female M12 connector 156
Conveyor stoppage output 156

Description of the red female M12 connector 156
Technical Specifications 157

Physical description 158
Performance specification 158
Connectivity159
Various functions 159
Power supply 159
Inks159
Working conditions 159
Installation conditions 159
Specifications 160
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General
Information
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General Information
Safety Instructions
WARNING: before using the printer, please carefully read
the safety and installation instructions and the Safety Data
Sheet (SDS) for the consumables used.
Read safety and operational instructions
Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Markem-Imaje product to fulfill your marking and coding
needs.
Because of its architecture, this printer can be used in many configurations.

Its optimized design adapts to the user, offering user-friendly printing and easy
maintenance.
About this manual

This user manual provides information about the Markem-Imaje 4500 printer.
The following symbols are used in the manual:
Indicates a tip or note.
Indicates important information about this printer.
Contact
If you have questions about this product, please contact your Markem-Imaje
representative.
http://www.markem-imaje.com
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Description
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Description
Overview
This printer was designed to be user-friendly, providing the user with access only to
those parts needed for daily use, which are easily accessible by simple actions.
Parts limited to maintenance operations are protected and are accessible only by
qualified persons who are appropriately trained.
Front view
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1 Support beam 6 Control unit (display: 5.7”/144.8 mm diagonal)
2 Enclosed power supply 7 Printer body kit
3 Power cable 8 Printhead
4 Ink bottle (0.5 or 1.0 liter) 9 Photocells (Product sensors)
5 USB connector 10 Nozzle plate
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Back view
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1 Support beam 6 Control unit (display: 5.7”/144.8 mm diagonal)
2 Enclosed power supply 7 Printer body kit
3 Power cable 8 Printhead
4 Ink bottle (0.5 or 1.0 liter) 11 Manufacturer’s plate
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Printer installation
Four versions of the 4500 printer are available:
• 7-nozzle printhead, character height ‑ 13 mm (0.51 in)
The installation kit is the same for each printer, except for differences related to
a specific printhead.
Component part Quantity

4500 printer including printhead, control unit, printer body kit, holder (1a),
1 1
and a plugged hole (1b) for securing the holder on the other side of the printer
2 Enclosed power supply including printer cable (2a) and a holder (2b) 1
3 Support beam with two clamp holders (3a) and a 90º articulated holder (3b) 1
4 Printer stand 1
5 Ink bottle 2
6 Cable holder 2
7 Power cable, standard for the country of delivery 1
8 DVD including user documentation in electronic format (not shown) 1
9 Safety manual (not shown) 1
The installation kit also includes all indispensable screws, washers, nuts,

etc.
The printer can be installed on a belt conveyor using the components included in

the installation kit.
Tools required:
‑ a #5 angle hex (Allen) key
‑ a #3 hex (Allen) key with a ball tip
‑ a drilling machine
It is strongly recommended to install and use the printer/printhead as soon you receive
it in order to secure print quality, printer performance and ensure recommended
printhead preventive maintenance interval
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1. Prepare appropriate mounting holes in the conveyor frame.
4x M4 holes 32 mm
32 mm
4x M4 holes
L
32 mm
32 mm
Distance L varies depending on the amount of free space available

on the conveyor and on the required layout of printer components on
the support beam.
The mounting holes can be tapped or nuts can be used.
The installation should be adjusted to the existing technical conditions to

ensure that the printer is steadily fixed to the conveyor.
2. Fasten the support beam (3)

together with the holders (3a, 3b
3b) to the conveyor. Use the 3a
#3 ball tip hex key to tighten
the fixing screws. The screws
are part of the holders.
3
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While following the procedure make sure that the holder fins

(see the drawing on the right) are properly put into the vertical
grooves on the support beam and printer stand.
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3. Insert the printer stand (4) into
3b
the articulated holder (3b).
Use the #5 angle hex key to
tighten the screw on the articulated
holder (3b), clamping the holder to
the printer stand (4).
4. Fasten the printer (1) to the printer 1

stand (4) by putting the holder (1a)
onto the stand.
1a 4
Use the #5 angle hex key to
tighten the screw on the printer
holder (1a), clamping the holder to
5. Fasten the printer's power

supply (2) to the support beam
(3) by putting the power supply
holder (2b) onto the beam from
the bottom.
Use the #5 angle hex key to tighten
3
the screw on the power-supply
holder (2b), clamping the holder to
the beam.
6. Connect the printer's power cable 2a
(2a) between the power supply 2b 2
and the appropriate connector at
the back of the control unit (see
the drawing on the right).
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7. Install a bottle (5) of ink of a proper

type.
8. Fasten cable holders (6) to

the support beam. 6
6
9. Connect the power cable (2a)

between the power supply (2)
and the electric power system.
The information on
the required power
supply is given in
Safety Instructions.
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2a
The printer is installed in its standard working position and ready to start.
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Make sure that objects to be labeled are within photocell reach when
the installation is finished.
The distance between the printhead face and objects to be labeled should

range from 2 to 20 mm.
Non-standard installation
Holders supplied in the installation kit allow the printer to be installed on a factory

conveyor in a number of ways.
OK
The printer can be installed in any position
except in the “ upside down” position.
• The holder can be attached to the printer on the left or right-

hand side. The unused mounting hole is filled with a plug
(1b).
1b
a 90º
• The articulated holder offers 3 positions (a, b, c). b
c
90º
If the printer is installed in the "downward” position, it is recommended

that the Rotate screen: parameter be set to: Yes. For more details see
the section entitled "Configuring the display".
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First printer startup
After the printer has been installed on a factory conveyor, it is ready to start.
1. Press the button.

The printer starts running.
The information about the installed bottle of ink is displayed on the screen.
When a job is created and sent to print, the printer is ready to print.
For more details on starting the printer, creating jobs and sending jobs to
print see the corresponding sections.
If a message indicating unauthorized system components appears after

startup, contact a Markem-Imaje representative.
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Installing accessories
Status beacon
The 4500 printer can be optionally equipped with a status beacon. The following

types of beacons are available:
• RYG (Red, Yellow, Green)
• BYG (Blue, Yellow, Green)
After installing the beacon, connect it to the black M12 connector at the back

of the control unit. See the “External connections” section of this manual for
descriptions of the connectors.
to black M12 connector
The beacon operates properly immediately after it has been connected to

the printer and it requires no additional setup.
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Interface
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Interface
The user interface consists of a control unit with an interactive touch screen

and function buttons below the screen for performing basic operations regardless of
the current screen displayed. This allows for easy and intuitive operation.
Preview of the main screen

The main screen is used to:
• check printing progress
• view the printer status
• monitor the ink level
• monitor warning and fault signals
• view the currently selected job
• access various menus
Auditory signaling can be enabled so that the touch screen will beep when
pressed. Beeping can be enabled or disabled by pressing:
► ► ► Touch screen beeping on/off
Function buttons are use to:

• start up and shut down the printer
• start and pause printing
• start purging
Status LEDs provide visual indicators of:

• the printer status
• the printing status
• warnings and faults
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1 USB access indicator 8 Start/pause printing function button
2 Shut down the printer 9 Printer status LED
3 Start/pause printing 10 Start up/Shut down printer function button
4 Printing status; colored background 11 Menu bar
5 Ink level indicator 12 Preview the currently selected job
6 Start purging function button 13 Name of the currently selected job
7 Printing status LED 14 Printer information bar; colored background
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Using the user interface
Main screen
The main screen is used to access three major printer functions:

• basic operation and printing (1)
• creating, selecting, editing, and managing jobs; editing job and printing
parameters (2)
• tools for printer settings, maintenance, and service (3)
1
2 3
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Menu tree structure
Selecting, editing, and managing jobs; editing printing parameters
Jobs Edit Static text
Open Date/Time
●
Manage Calendar
Shiftcode
Field
Counter
management
Printing
Create Text Text file
parameters
●
Administrator Delete Add field Line
●
Advanced
Rename job Delete field Shapes Rectangle
Operator
Operator Edit field Ellipse
Move field Other Image
Modify Dot settings Resize field
printing parameters
Position Save job
Other
● available for ,
Tools
* available for
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Tools for printer settings, maintenance, and service
*
Tools General Common
* Signaling Date/Time Jobs
Settings
* Display Local settings Setup
Users Change user Other
● ● Fonts
Images
User Text files
Variables Global variables
management
●
Service Transfer Import All
* Restore
Export Jobs
default settings
●
Tune Upgrade Setup
Information Status Other
Fonts
Images
Text files
Unlock Consumables Global variables
History
History Statistics Version All
Events Printheads
Ink system
● available for ,
* available for Control unit
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Navigation
The buttons, icons and windows used for operating the interface and navigating
the menus are as follow.
Printing cannot start.
Printing is paused.
Press to start printing the current job.
Printing has started.

Press to pause printing.
Press to pause or start printing,

depending on the printing state.
or Scrolling job list
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Communication
Dialog boxes
Dialog boxes appear on the screen to report information to the user or to request

confirmation from the user (shown in the example below).
Close the window.

Return to the previous
screen.
Press to Press to abandon the operation.

confirm. Return to the previous screen.
Printer status
The background color of the main screen indicates the current status of the printer

and changes when the status changes.
GREY
- printing is paused
OR
- the printer is
ready
OR
- the printer is
starting up or GREEN
shutting down the printer is printing
OR
- warning or fault
An optional external status beacon with colored lights can also be used to
monitor printer status.
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The table below summarizes the printer status and the corresponding background

color.
PRINTER STATUS COLOR
The printer is in
the process of being Grey
started or shut down
Warning or fault Grey
Printing is paused
Grey
The printer is ready
The printer is printing Green
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Interface
Information Bar
The information bar displays information about printer operation.
Press on the information bar to display detailed information.
Detailed printer information can also be found on the menu by

pressing: ► ►
The background color of the information bar changes to give a visual signal when

warnings and faults are present.
11:49 Warning
Current job: BOX 11:49

Fault
Current job: BOX

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Jobs Modify Tools
Jobs Modify Tools
Press to display a list of active warnings.
Press to display a list of active faults.
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Job preview
The main screen displays a print preview of the current job. The default preview size
of the current job is twice (200%) the actual size of the printed job.
If the width of the job exceeds the width of

the preview window, the image can be moved
horizontally within the preview window (1) to
view the remainder of the job image.
1
The magnifying tool is used to open a window in which the size

of the print preview can be enlarged or reduced.
Press to increase the size of the print

preview up the entire height of the preview
window.
Press to decrease the size of the print

preview. 1
Press to preview the actual size of 2
the printed image.
The minimum size is 100%, which corresponds

to the actual size of the printed image.
The maximum size depends on the height of 3
the image.
If the job preview is too large for the entire image to fit in the preview window,
the remainder of the image can be viewed by dragging the image (1). The image
can also be moved horizontally using the scroll bar (2) to view the remainder of
the image.
Press (3) to exit the job preview window.
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Using function buttons
Function buttons below the screen are available for performing basic operations
regardless of the current screen displayed. The LED indicators next to the function
buttons will change to provide a visual indication of the printer status.
Function What the Function Status What the Status LED

button Button Does LED Indicates
Off. The printer is not connected
to the electrical mains.
Solid green. The printer is
connected to the electrical
mains and it is started; there
are no faults or warnings.
Blinking red. A warning during
printer operation.
Starts up and shuts down
OR
printer.
The printer is in the process
Indicates the printer
of being started (the startup
status.
screen is displayed) or shut
Indicates warnings
down (the goodbye screen is
and faults.
displayed).
Solid red. A fault during printer
operation.
OR
The printer is connected to
the electrical mains but it is not
ready for printing (the screen is
blank); it is in standby mode.
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Function What the Function Status What the Status LED

button Button Does LED Indicates
Off. Printing cannot start.
Blinking green. Working

parameters of the printer are
being set, printing cannot
start.
Starts and pauses OR
printing. A valid job has not been
Indicates the printing selected for printing.
state. Solid green. The printer is
ready for printing; a valid
job has been selected for
printing.
Solid orange. Printing.
Starts purging the nozzle

plate and continues
until the purge button is
released. The function can
be used when the printer
is not in printing state, i.e.
the LED next to the
button does not illuminate
orange.
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Using the virtual keyboard
Text characters are input on screen via a virtual keyboard. Characters include
uppercase and lowercase characters, international characters, digits, symbols, and
special characters.
Pressing a key will do one of the following:

• Select a character and place it at the insertion point (1) in the text box above
the virtual keyboard
• Navigate around the text box
• Display another virtual keyboard
1 1
2 3
Press (2) to display a keyboard with uppercase characters, special characters,

and symbols.
Press (3) to display a keyboard with lowercase characters, digits, and symbols.
Press and hold down a selected Latin character (e.g. e, r, t, y, u, i, o, a, s, d, g, l, z,

c, n) to get access to the list of diacritical characters that are linked with that selected
Latin character.
Press to change the language of the keyboard.
After the language has been changed, national characters of the selected

language will appear on the keys in place of Latin characters.
For certain languages the  key appears on the keyboard to enable

the user to select alternative sets of characters or to return to the set of
Latin characters.
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Several languages are available, for example:

• Arabic
• Bengali
• Bulgarian
• Chinese (pinyin)
• Hindu (Dewanagari)
• Greek
• Hebrew
• Japanese (Hiragana, Katakana, Kana)
• Korean
• Latin (AZERTY, QWERTY, QWERTZ)
• Russian
• Serbian
• Thai (Kedmanee, Pattachote)
• Ukrainian
Press to close the keyboard without making any text changes.
Press to accept the text in the text box and close the keyboard.
The appearance of the virtual keyboard can differ from what is shown

above and depends on the screen from which it was opened.
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Starting up the printer
1. Connect the printer to the electrical mains.
The printer goes into standby mode.
The LED next to the button illuminates solid red.
The screen is blank.
2. Press the button.

The startup screen is displayed.
The LED next to the button illuminates blinking red.
3. Wait about 30 seconds.
The main screen is displayed; the printer is started but not ready for printing.
The LED next to the button illuminates solid green.
The LED next to the button illuminates blinking green.
The printer is started and ready for printing.
The LED next to the button illuminates solid green.
The currently selected job is ready for printing.
The Operator‑type user with the username of "Operator" is activated by
default.
To change the user:
Press ► ► ►
OR press the user icon on the information bar.
The printer can be configured so that the selected job automatically begins

printing at printer startup by pressing:
► ► ► ► Printing starts automatically
If automatic printing at startup is not enabled, press the button to

manually start printing the selected job.
If no job is selected at printer startup, a message is displayed.
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Shutting down the printer
Shutting down in regular mode
The printer can be shut down in the printing, ready, or paused state. If is pressed

when printing is in progress, printing is paused.
1. Press on the information bar or below the screen.

A dialog box will ask for confirmation to shut down.
Press OK to confirm.
If the operator does not respond, the printer will start shutting down in
120 seconds. A timer will display the countdown in the dialog box.
If the operator presses the icon, shutdown will stop and the printer will
return to its previous state.
The goodbye screen is displayed.

The LED next to the button illuminates blinking red.
The LED next to the button goes off.
The printer goes into standby mode.
The LED next to the button illuminates solid red.
The screen is blank.
3. Disconnect the power cable from the electrical mains, if needed.
Shutdown must be complete before disconnecting the power cable from

the electrical mains.
Shutting down in emergency shutdown mode
There are two ways to shut down the printer in an emergency situation.
To shut down the printer immediately, disconnect the power cable from the electrical mains.
To shut down the printer quickly, press and hold the button for 4 seconds.
Disconnect the power cable from the electrical mains, if needed.
Using this mode to shut down the printer is not recommended during

normal printer operation as it will result in loss of counter settings
and unsaved changes, and possible damage to data.
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Printing
The printer is ready for printing only when:
• a valid job has been selected
• the LED next to the button illuminates solid green
• the green start icon appears on the main screen
Selecting a job to print
1. From the main screen, press .

The list of the jobs available is displayed on the screen.
The sign is displayed next to the name of the job currently selected for

printing.
If a filter is set, the job list displays only those jobs whose names match
the filter setting.
2. Select from the list the desired job to print.

The job currently selected is highlighted in blue and its preview is displayed in
the text box in the upper part of the window.
An additional message is displayed when you send a job containing a field

(fields) highlighted in yellow to print.
No job containing a field (fields) highlighted in red can be sent to print.
For more information on the colors that fields can be given in a job see
the section entitled "Editing”.
3. Press .
The selected job is sent for printing.
The main screen is displayed showing the selected job in the preview window.
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Starting printing
1. Press on the main screen or the button.
If the job to be printed contains variable fields whose contents need

updating then an additional screen is displayed before printing starts.
If any of the fields in the job exceed the working area of that job, then an
additional dialog box is displayed before printing starts.
If any job field has the attribute "Edit before printing" attached to it, then
the request to make initial settings is displayed before printing starts.
The printer goes into print mode and waits for a signal from the photocell.
The background color of the display changes from grey to green.
The LED next to the button changes from solid green to solid orange.
The icon is replaced by the icon.
The currently selected job starts printing.
Pausing printing
1. Press on the main screen or the button.

The printer goes into ready mode and pauses printing.
The background color of the display changes from green to grey.
The LED next to the button changes from solid orange to solid green.
The icon is replaced by the icon.
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Ink bottle usage

The color-coded ink indicator on the main screen provides a visual estimate of
the ink remaining in the bottle. For details on ink bottle status, press the ink indicator.
The time needed to use the ink contained in the bottle depends on

the number of dots in the jobs printed and on job parameters such as ink
intensity or ink pressure.
COLOR INDICATOR INFORMATION/ACTION

Ink level OK.
Green
Do not replace ink bottle.
Ink level low.
A warning is displayed.
Orange
Printing continues.
Ink bottle replacement recommended.
Ink level critically low or empty.
A fault is displayed.
Red
Printing not possible.
Ink bottle replacement necessary.
A fault connected with the Advanced
Consumable Management (ACM) system.
Red A fault is displayed.
Printing not possible.
Ink bottle replacement necessary.
If the ink level is low, an additional message is displayed in a dialog box.
The low-ink dialog box is always displayed after printer startup.
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Replacing the ink bottle
Do not replace the ink bottle until a low ink or fault message is displayed.
If an ink level fault occurs, printing automatically pauses.
1. If the printer is printing, press on the main screen or the button to pause

printing.
2. Unscrew the empty ink bottle and remove
it.
Unscrewing the ink bottle may

result in additional messages.
3. Read the ink data from the label of

the empty bottle to select an appropriate
replacement ink.
Encre / Ink
4157W Markem-Imaje S.A.S.
9, rue Gaspard Monge - BP110
Lot / Batch 26501 Bourg-lès-Valence Cedex
FRxxxxxxxxxxxx FRANCE
Utiliser avant fin /
OK
Use before (mm/yyyy) Tel. : (33) 04 75 75 55 00
09/2018 Fax: (33) 04 75 82 98 10
Quantité / Quantity http://www.markem-imaje.com
0,5L
4. Unscrew the cap of a new ink bottle, which

breaks the security seal.
Ink bottles with 0.5 liter and

1.0 liter capacity can be used
interchangeably provided that
they contain the same type of
ink.
5. Screw in the new ink bottle to install it.
6. Press on the main screen or the

button to resume printing.
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Editing
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Editing
This printer interface was designed to ensure that jobs can be edited quickly and
easily. Jobs can consist of various types of fields, such as static text, time, dates,
counters, shiftcodes, shapes, imported images, and imported text files.
User management
The user management feature allows configuration of various access levels for job
editing and printer settings for various users.
The printer has three types of users, each represented with a unique icon.
The information bar on the main screen displays an icon of the current user type.
Operator
Operator‑type users have the following privileges:

• select a job for printing
• start and pause printing
• edit the contents of enabled fields
• edit some printing parameters
• access to some menu options
Operator-type user accounts are not protected with a password by default. All
Operator-type user accounts can be password-protected, except for the primary
Operator-type account, called “Operator”, which is logged on automatically at printer
startup and is not password protected.
Additional Operator-type user accounts can be defined with customized user names
and passwords.
All Operator-type user accounts can be deleted except for the primary Operator.
Advanced Operator
Advanced Operator-type users have all the privileges of Operator-type users

and the following additional privileges:
• create and delete jobs
• rename a job
• edit fields in a job (except for global variables)
• enable and disable fields for access by Operator-type users
• add and delete fields
• Importing/exporting data to/from the printer
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Editing
• tune electromagnets
• edit all printing parameters
• view global variables
• create, edit, and delete the accounts of Operator-type and Advanced Operator-
type users
Advanced Operator-type user accounts are password protected.
Additional Advanced Operator-type user accounts can be defined with customized

user names and passwords.
All Advanced Operator-type user accounts can be deleted.
Administrator
Administrator-type users have all the privileges of Advanced Operator-type

users,and the following additional privileges:
• create, edit and delete global variables
• full access to all menu options
• clear print counters
• create, edit, and delete the accounts of Administrator-type, Advanced
Operator-type, and Operator-type users
Administrator-type user accounts are password protected.
Additional Administrator-type user accounts can be defined with customized user

names and passwords.
All Administrator-type user accounts except for one can be deleted. At least one
Administrator-type user account must be defined.
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Editing
Changing users
The current user type is displayed on an icon (1) on the information bar on the main
screen.
1
The user can be changed in two ways:
Press the user icon (1) on the information bar

OR press ► ► ► .
The list of defined users is displayed on the screen. The icon is displayed

next to the name of the current user.
1. Select a different user.
The icon displayed next to a user name means that the user has been
deactivated because an incorrect user password was entered three times.
Such a user can be activated by a user whose access level is the same or
higher. The user activating procedure is described in the section entitled,
“Configuration/Transfer.”
2. Enter the user password.
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The default password to activate an Advanced Operator-type user

account is “0000”.
The default password to activate an Administrator-type user account

is “4500-admin”.
Passwords can be modified by means of ► ► ► .
Passwords are not required for access to Operator-type user

accounts.
If an incorrect password is entered three times, the user account is

deactivated.
3. Press to confirm.
The selected user is now the current user.
Importing/exporting the user database
The user database defined in printer memory can be saved on a USB memory

device and then imported to the same or another printer.
For more details see the section entitled "Importing/exporting data".
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Job editor
The appearance of the job editor window depends on the current user type.
Advanced Operator
Operator Administrator
Operator-type users can edit enabled fields only, which are highlighted
in blue.
The name of the job that is being edited is displayed on the lower bar.

After editing the job contents or printing parameters, the color of the name
changes from black to red. Once the job has been saved with the icon,
the color of the job name changes back to black.
The job that is being edited is displayed in the preview window, and the job-area

width may be greater than the width of the preview window. In such a case, the job
can be shifted in the preview window in the horizontal direction to view the remainder
of the job.
Job area
Preview window
The part of the job area that does

not fit in the preview window
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The fields located outside the working area of the job (1) or whose contents exceed
the field frame (2) are highlighted in yellow.
1 2
The fault field, or the field containing a non-existent (deleted) global variable, text file
or font, are highlighted in red.
The Image field concerning

a non-existent file
The following functions are available in the job editor:
edit field contents and parameters

change the field position in the job
change the field size
manage fields by means of the field manager
reset a Counter or a Text file fields
/ increase/decrease the job preview size
add a field
This function is available to Advanced Operator‑type or

Administrator-type users .
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delete a field

Administrator-type users .
edit the width of the working area of the job and select a unit to be used for
measuring the working-area width; to edit printing parameters of the job being
edited
Operator-type users can edit only selected printing parameters.
save the job with the current job name or with a new name
The save function is available only when modifications have been made to

the job or printing parameters.
exit the job editor

save the job with the current job name and then exit the job editor
Job editor modes
The editor window can operate in two different modes:

General mode Field mode
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General mode
This is the default mode of the job editor and it is used when no field in the job is
highlighted.
Select any field to change the job editor to field mode.
Field mode
To return (or change back) to general mode press any place outside the field area in
the preview window.
The selected field is framed in green.
Advanced Operator‑type or Administrator-type users can select

and edit any field of the job.
Operator-type users can select and view any field in the job but they
can edit enabled fields only, which are highlighted in blue.
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Adding a field
This function is not available to Operator-type users .
1. Press .
2. Select the group to which the field type required belongs:
text fields
shapes
other (Image)
3. Select the field type.



image
static text
date/time
counter
shiftcode
text file
calendar
line
rectangle
ellipse
4. Set the parameters that apply to fields of a given type.
5. Decide whether field editing is to be disabled or enabled for Operator-

type users .
New fields are disabled by default.
6. Show the field position in the job area.
For more information on how to add a field of a given type refer to the corresponding
sections.
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Moving the job in the preview window
2 1 2
If the job width exceeds the width of the preview window of the editor window, the job

can be moved horizontally within the window to view the remainder of the job.
The job can be moved in the preview window in two ways:

• by dragging the scroll bar under the editor window (1)
• by using the arrows under the editor window (2)
The icon can be used to change the width of the working area of a job

and the units in which the width is measured.
Changing the preview size
1 2
The size of the job displayed in the editor window can be increased (1) to 400%
or decreased (2) to 25% of its original size.
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Field manager
1. Press .
The field manager facilitates field management by providing a list of all fields used in
the job, including fields that are not visible in the editor window. Fields are not visible
because:
• their position in the job exceeds the area of the preview window
• they are hidden by a field whose transparency is not set
The following field operations can be performed with the field manager:
/ move a field in the list; by changing the position of a field in the list you

can arrange the fields, that is you can define which field is on top of another and
which is under another

Administrator‑type users.
edit field contents and parameters
Operator-type users can edit enabled fields only.
delete a field from the job

Administrator-type users.
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Modifying the field position in a job
The position of a field in the job can be edited in three ways:

• rough modification
• precise modification
• the modification of field parameters
Rough modification:
1. Select the field (1) whose position you wish to modify.
2. Press (2).
The navigation icons appear on the screen.
3. Show a new field position in the editor window.
A transparent preview of the field in its new position appears on the screen.
The position of a field can be edited only within the job area. No field can
be moved outside the job area.
4. Press to confirm the new position of the field.

The editor window shows the field in its new position.
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Precise modification:
1. Select the field (1) whose position you wish to modify.
2. Press (2).
3. Use the navigation icons:
to move the field one pixel to the left

to move the field one pixel to the right
to move the field one pixel upwards
to move the field one pixel downwards
The position of a field can be modified only within the job area. No field can
be moved outside the job area.
4. Press to confirm the new position of the field.

The editor window shows the field in its new position.
For precise modification of the position of a field you can also modify the X, Y
settings in the field parameters, with X, Y being the coordinates of the left upper
corner of the field frame.
When a modification to the X, Y settings causes the field to extend partially

outside the job area, the field is highlighted in yellow.
The modification of field parameters is described in the corresponding section.
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Modifying the field size
The size of a field in the job can be modified in three ways:

• rough modification
• precise modification
• the modification of field parameters
The size of the Static text, Date/Time and Counter fields can be modified

only when the setting of the Autosize parameter differs from Fit frame to
content.
The size of the field frame can be modified within the job area only and
cannot extend outside the job area.
Rough modification:
1. Select the field (1) whose size you wish to modify.
2. Press (2).
3. Show a new position of the right bottom corner of the field frame in the editor
window.
A transparent preview of the field in the new size is displayed.
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4. Press to confirm the new size of the field.

The editor window shows the selected field in its new size.
Precise modification:
1. Select the field (1) whose size you wish to modify.
2. Press (2).
3. Use the navigation icons:
/ to move the top edge of the field frame one pixel up or down

/ to move the bottom edge of the field frame one pixel up or down
/ to move the left edge of the field frame one pixel to the left or right
/ to move the right edge of the field frame one pixel to the left or right
4. Press to confirm the new size of the field frame.

The editor window shows the selected field in its new size.
For precise modification of the size of the field frame you can also modify
the Width, Height settings in the field parameters.
The modification of field parameters is described in the corresponding section.
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Editing field contents and parameters
1. Select the field (1) that you wish to edit.
2. Press (2).
A window is displayed so that you can edit field contents and parameters.
The appearance of that window depends on the type of field to be edited.
Field contents and parameters can also be edited with the field manager.
For more details on modification of a field of a given type refer to the corresponding

sections.
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Deleting a field
1. Select the field (1) that you wish to delete.
2. Press (2).
3. Confirm that you wish to delete the field.
Fields can also be deleted with the field manager.
Common field parameters
The list of the parameters available depends on the type of field.
The following parameters are common to every type of field:

• Field name: a name assigned automatically while the field is being created, it
can be edited and it must be unique within the job
• X, Y: the coordinates of the left top corner of the field frame; the settings can be
entered or the position modification function of the editor can be used
• Width, Height: the size of the field frame; the settings can be entered or the size
modification function of the editor can be used
The size of the Static text, Date/Time and Counter fields can be edited

only when the setting of the Autosize parameter is different from Fit frame
to content.
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• Autosize: the method of adjusting the field frame size to the frame contents:

Fit frame to content
Fit content to frame
Without scaling
The list of the settings available for the Autosize parameter depends on

other settings, e.g. the selected font.
The Autosize parameter is not available for Shapes fields.
• Rotation [º]: a field can be rotated by 90°
The Rotation [º] parameter is not available for Shapes fields.
• Transparent: when this option is enabled for a field, the field is transparent and
the fields that are under it are visible
The sequence of fields in the job can be edited with the field manager, with

the function being unavailable to Operator-type users .
Disabling/enabling field editing
This function enables Advanced Operator‑type or Administrator-type users

to determine which of the fields can be edited by Operator-type users ,
excluding the option of editing the entire job.
Only enabled fields can be edited by Operator-type users .
The field is enabled, press to disable.
The field is disabled, press to enable.
New fields are disabled by default.
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Editing a job
This function is not available when the printer is in printing state.

printing.
the filter setting.
2. Select a job that you wish to edit in the list displayed.

The job currently selected is highlighted in blue and its preview is displayed in
the text box in the upper part of the window.
3. Press .
If the job currently selected for printing (with a next to the name on

the job list) is selected for editing, a confirmation prompt is displayed. When
a job is being edited, it is not available for printing.
The selected job is opened in the editor, where fields can be edited, the field size
and position can be modified, new fields can be created, etc.
Creating a job

printing.
the filter setting.
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2. Press ► .
3. Enter a job name for the job being created.

A new (empty) job is opened in the job editor, where fields can be added and
edited.
If the name of the job being created is the same as the name of an existing

job, then after confirmation the new job replaces the existing one.
Modifying printing parameters
Operator-type users can edit only selected printing parameters.
Printing parameters can be modified in two ways:
(on the main screen): the parameters of the job currently being printed can be
temporarily modified.
The icon on the main screen is active only when a valid job is selected
for printing.
After modifying (1) the parameters of the job currently being printed, the
icon (2) is displayed on the main screen, allowing the temporary
parameters to be saved to the job.
OR
(in the job editor window): the parameters of the job currently being edited can
be modified.
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The above window allows not only modifying of printing parameters but also
modifying the job width and selecting the unit of width (cm, px, inch).
The printing parameters are divided into three groups:
If the setting of a given parameter is incorrect, it is highlighted with a red

background and must be corrected to be able to save the parameters.
Some of the printing parameters cannot be edited by Operator-type users

.
dot settings:
• Dot size: print intensity level (1 ‑ 5), with this parameter you can adjust the print
quality to the type of substrate to be printed on
• Row multiply: the number defining how many times every vertical row is
repeated (1 ‑ 10)
position:
• Resolution [rows/m or rows/inch]: number of dots per unit of length
• Initial distance [mm or inch]: space between the beginning of an object (a point
detected by a photocell) and the beginning of the print
The unit of measurement (mm/inch) in the printer can be changed by

pressing: ► ► ► .
For more details see the section entitled "General settings".
• Flip vertical: printing in the vertical direction: normally or "upside down"

• Flip horizontal: printing in the horizontal direction: normally or "backwards"
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other:
• Impulse generator source: determines whether printing speed is constant or
determined by the traveling speed of objects on a conveyor:
Internal generator: printing speed is constant and determined by an internal
generator; traveling speed of objects on the conveyor should be constant, with
the speed being set with the Product speed [m/min or inch/min] parameter in
► ► ►
Auto generator: printing speed depends on the traveling speed of objects on
the conveyor; this speed is measured by two photocells built into the printhead,
which form the internal encoder
• Photocell source: determines which of the two photocells
built into the printhead activates printing; the parameter is
enabled only when Impulse generator source = Internal
2
generator:
Bottom photocell: printing is activated by the lower
photocell (1) 1
Top photocell: printing is activated by the higher photocell

(2)
• Trigger type: the method by which a photocell signal activates printing:
Level: printing is activated when a photocell signal reaches high level
Edge: printing is activated by the rising edge of a photocell signal
• Printout repetition: determines whether a given print is to be reprinted on
an object:
Yes: the job is printed a given number of times on every object. The number of
reprints is defined by the Printout repetition number parameter. This setting
requires that the Print spacing parameter also be set to an appropriate value
No: the job is printed once on every object
Continuous: the job is printed on an object repeatedly as long as the object
is within the photocell reach. This setting requires that the Print spacing
parameter also be set to an appropriate value
• Printout repetition number: number of prints repeated on an object (0 ‑ 20);
the parameter is enabled only when Printout repetition = Yes
• Print spacing [mm or inch]: distance between the beginnings of successive
prints; the parameter is enabled only when Printout repetition = Yes or
Continuous

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Adding/Editing a Text field
Common parameters of a Text field
Static text , Date/Time , Counter , Shiftcode , Text file and

Calendar are all Text fields that use the following common parameters:
• Font name: a font to be used for generating a Text field
The most frequently used fonts can be marked with an asterisk sign to

display them at the beginning of the list of fonts.
Additional fonts can be imported to the printer by pressing:

► ► ► ► ► .
For "matrix" fonts:

• Row multiply: the number defining how many times every vertical row should be
repeated (1 ‑ 10)
• Letter spacing: a number of empty vertical rows between characters (0 ‑ 5000)
For TrueType fonts:

• Font size: if the Constrain font proportions parameter is active, the font
size should be given, otherwise the width and the height of a font are given
separately (4 ‑ 32)
For all fonts:

• Constrain font proportions: to enable proportional scaling of characters
• Line spacing: space between two successive lines of text (0 ‑ 32)
For Static text and Counter fields only:

• Edit before printing: allows the operator to enter data before a job starts
printing
The parameter is available to Operator-type users only for the fields

enabled for editing.
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Adding/Editing a Static text field
1. Press ► ► .
2. Enter the contents of the Text field (Text).

type users .
The editor window for setting a field position is displayed.
5. Set an appropriate position of the field in the job.
6. Press to confirm the position of the field.
The Static text parameters that are common to all fields and to Text fields
are described in the corresponding sections.
Adding/Editing a Date or Time field
The Date/Time field is used for inserting the current date/time or the date/time that is

set forward by a certain offset into the job. The date set forward by a certain offset is
an expiration date.
1. Press ► ► .
2. Decide whether the date, the time, or both are to be inserted into a job and in
what order (Date/Time order).

type users .
4. Choose the type of calendar you wish to use:

• Calendar type: the type of calendar to be used for data calculation
Gregorian
Julian
Hijri
5. Set the Date offset or Time offset parameters:

• Date offset [days]: can be inserted into the job as an expiration date, a required
offset, or if set to 0, the current date
• Time offset [hours]: a set number of hours (up to 24) used for changing
the date at a time other than 00:00, a required offset, or if set to 0, the current
time is inserted into the job
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6. Set a required format and select the date and time separators.
The default date and time format or separator for a new Date/Time field
can be changed by pressing: ► ► ► .
Date separator, Date format, Time separator and Time format can
be used to make basic changes to date and time formats. Customized
changes can be made using the Formatting string which is described in
detail below.
The Date/Time parameters that are common to all fields and to Text fields
Editing a formatting string
A Formatting string is used to customize the date and time format to your

requirements.
A Formatting string can be edited only when the Edit formatting string

parameter is set to Yes.
The formatting string can consist of the following components:

• %a ‑ abbr. for the name of a day of the week (Mon, ..., Sun)
• %A ‑ full name of a day of the week (Monday, ..., Sunday)
• %b ‑ abbr. for the name of a month (Jan, ..., Dec)
• %B ‑ full name of a month (January, ..., December)
• %c ‑ date and time in the format: abbr. for the name of a day of the week, abbr.
for the name of a month, day of the month, hours, minutes, seconds, a year
• %C ‑ number of a century
• %d ‑ day of the month (01, .., 31)
• %D ‑ date in mm/dd/yy format
• %e ‑ day of the month (1, ..., 31)
• %F ‑ date in yyyy‑mm‑dd format
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• %g ‑ 2‑digit number of the year

• %G ‑ 4‑digit number of the year
• %h ‑ abbr. for the name of a month (Jan, ..., Dec)
• %H ‑ hour in 24‑hour system (00 ‑ 23)
• %I ‑ hour in 12‑hour system (01 ‑ 12)
• %j ‑ day of the year (001, ..., 366)
• %k ‑ hour in 24‑hour system (0 ‑ 23)
• %l ‑ hour in 12‑hour system (1 ‑ 12)
• %m ‑ number of the month (01, ..., 12)
• %M ‑ minute (00, ..., 59)
• %p ‑ local equivalent to AM or PM (empty in many locations)
• %P ‑ local equivalent to am or pm (empty in may locations)
• %r ‑ time in 12‑hour system in the format of hh:mm:ss [AM] or [PM]
• %R ‑ time in 24‑hour system in hh:mm format
• %s ‑ the "so called" Unix timestamp, i.e. the number of seconds counted since
1970
• %S ‑ second (00, ..., 60), where 60 means a leap second
• %T ‑ time in 24‑hour system in hh:mm:ss format
• %u ‑ number of a day of the week (1, ..., 7); 1 means Monday
• %U ‑ number of a week in the year (00, ..., 53), Sunday begins the week
• %V ‑ number of a week in the year (01, ..., 53), Monday begins the week
• %w ‑ number of a day of the week (0, ..., 6), 0 means Sunday
• %W ‑ number of a week in the year (00, ..., 53), Monday begins the week
• %x ‑ local representation of the date
• %X ‑ local representation of the time
• %y ‑ last two digits of the year (=%g)
• %Y ‑ year in yyyy (=%G) format
• %z ‑ time zone in numerical format (e.g. +0100)
• %Z ‑ name of the time zone (e.g. EDT)
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Adding/Editing a Counter field
A Counter field, which is automatic numbering with characteristics defined by

the user, can be inserted into a job.
A Counter field can be applied to one job only (local) or to every job that uses it
(global variable).
Before a global Counter variable can be inserted into a job, the variable must be
imported to the printer or created using the global variables feature in the menu.
A global Counter variable can be created or modified by pressing:

► ► .
For details, see “Configuring global variables”.
A global Counter variable can be imported by pressing:

► ► ► ► ► .
1. Press ► ► .
2. Decide whether the field is to be local or global (Global counter: Yes/No).

If you select a global variable, select the desired variable name from those listed
in the printer (Global counter name).
The parameters of each of the counter sections can be edited for a local

counter only. When a global counter is used, no section parameters can be
edited.
3. Select the number of counter sections and the sequence of incrementation:

• Counter section visible: enable/disable each counter section (each counter
section must be set separately)
• Section order: sequence of incrementation of successive counter sections

type users .
5. Set the parameters for operation of each of the counter sections:
The same group of parameters needs settings for each of the counter

sections.
Each of the sections can be set independently.
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• Min: the parameter has the following meanings:

the value from which an incremental counter starts recounting after an overflow
of the counter has occurred
the value at which a decremental counter ends counting and overflows
the value from which counting starts if Start mode = Min
• Max: the parameter has the following meanings:
the value from which a decremental counter starts recounting after an overflow
the value at which an incremental counter ends counting and overflows
the value from which counting starts if Start mode = Max
• Start mode: to choose the value from which to start counting:
Min: when printing starts for a first time and when it resumes, counting starts
from the value given by the Min parameter
Max: when printing starts for a first time and when it resumes, counting starts
from the value given by the Max parameter
Start value: when printing starts for a first time and when it resumes, counting
starts from the value given by the Start value parameter
Last value: when printing is resumed, counting is continued: or, it starts from
the sum of the settings of two parameters: Last value and Step; when printing
of a job starts for a first time, counting starts from the value given by the Start
value parameter
• Start value: the parameter is enabled only when Start mode = Start value or
Last value; it has the following meanings:
the initial value of a counter if Start mode = Start value
the value from which counting starts when the job is printed for a first time if
Start mode: Last value
• Last value: this parameter is for information only and cannot be edited; it shows
the last printed value of the counter; the parameter can be reset with the in
the job editor window
• Step: a counter increment; when a positive number is set, counting is done in
ascending order (an ascending counter), when a negative number is set counting
is done in descending order (a descending counter)
• Length: the number of counter digit positions in a range required by a user
(1 ‑ 9)
• Fill in: a character to replace insignificant digits of the counter (0, space)
• Suffix: any character string to be printed after the counter (up to 41 characters)
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The Counter parameters that are common to all fields and to Text fields are
described in the corresponding sections.
The original settings of a selected counter can be restored by pressing

in the editor window.
Adding/Editing a Text file field
A Text file can be inserted into a job.
Before a Text file can be inserted into a job, it must be imported to the printer using
the transfer data feature in the menu.
A Text file can be imported by pressing:

► ► ► ► ► .
For details, see “Importing/exporting data”.
1. Press ► ► .
2. Select a text file by defining the access path (File path).
The line lengths of the text file can vary which can cause some lines not to
fit entirely within the job area.

type users .
4. Set the parameters for reading in data from a text file:

• Line count: a number of lines to be inserted into the field from a text file (1 ‑ 10)
• Line step: a number of lines by which the text file data moves after every
successive printout; if the setting of the Line count parameter is greater than
the setting of the Line step parameter, the data moves by the number of lines
defined by Line count
• Line maximum value: the number of the last line to be printed
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• Start mode: defines which line of the text file is to be read in after printing has
been resumed:
Start value: printing starts from the beginning: or the line whose number equals
the setting of the Line start value parameter is read in
Last value: printing continues: or it resumes from the line whose number equals
the sum of the Line last value and Line step parameters is read in
• Line start value: the parameter has the following meanings:
the number of the line to be read in when the job is printed for a first time;
regardless of what the setting of the Start mode parameter is
the number of the line to be read in when the end of a text file is reached or
when the setting of the Line maximum value parameter is reached, if that
setting is smaller than the amount of lines in the text file
the number of the line to be read in after printing has been resumed, if Start
mode: Start value
• Line last value: this parameter is for information only and cannot be edited;
the number of the last printed line; the parameter is used when printing is
resumed if Start mode = Last value; the parameter can be reset with the in
The Text file parameters that are common to all fields and to Text fields are
described in the corresponding sections.
The original settings of a selected Text file field counter can be restored by

pressing in the editor window.
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Adding/Editing a Shiftcode field
A Shiftcode field is a work shift that recurs each day with a defined starting time
and content (code) to be printed during the work shift. The work shift is set to
automatically end one minute before the beginning of the next work shift.
A Shiftcode field can be inserted into one job only (local) or to every job that uses it
(global variable).
Before a global Shiftcode variable can be inserted into a job, the variable must be
A global Shiftcode variable can be created or modified by pressing:

► ► .
A global Shiftcode variable can be imported by pressing:

► ► ► ► ► .
1. Press ► ► .
2. Decide whether the field is to be local or global (Global shiftcode: Yes/No).

in the printer (Global shiftcode name).
All local Shiftcode field parameters can be edited. Some global Shiftcode
field parameters can be edited.

type users .
4. In the work shift setting window, define successive work shifts and codes:
• set the time (Shift start hour) when the shift begins
• define the code (Content) to be printed during the shift
• define additional work shifts
The following functions are available in the work shift setting window:
add a work shift
edit a selected work shift
delete a selected work shift
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The Shiftcode parameters that are common to all fields and to Text fields
Adding/Editing a Calendar field
A Calendar field defines specified days or periods and what is to be printed on

those days or in those periods. Calendar can consist of static entries as well as of
a date in a selected format and with an offset against the current date, varying at
a user‑settable frequency.
A Calendar field can be inserted into one job only (local) or to every job that uses it
(global variable).
Before a global Calendar variable can be inserted into a job, the variable must be
A global Calendar variable can be created or modified by pressing:

► ► .
A global Calendar variable can be imported by pressing:

► ► ► ► ► .
1. Press ► ► .
2. Decide whether the field is to be local or global (Global calendar: Yes/No).

in the printer (Global calendar name).
Every parameter of a local Calendar field can be edited. Some parameters

of a global Calendar field are not editable.

type users .
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4. Define the Calendar field:
• select a day (1) from which a calendar entry is to begin; the selected day is
framed in blue
• press (2) to create the following in the calendar:
‑ a static entry (A)
OR
‑ a variable date entry (B)
A Creating a static entry:

• enter static data (Text), which will form the entry (1)
• press to confirm
The calendar with the defined entry is generated.
OR
B Creating a variable date entry:

• press to start the variable date wizard
The following variable date parameters can be set with the wizard:
Date format: a required format of the date; with this parameter you can also set:
‑ Date separator: a character that separates successive date components from
each other (":", ".", "-")
‑ Date offset: an offset of the date set on a given day, by a required number of
days, months or years against the current date
Date change frequency: a period by which the date is to change:
Day: the date changes on a daily basis or by the number of days settable with
the Change after [days] parameter
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Week: the date changes every week on the week day settable with the Change
date parameter
Month: the date changes every month on the month day settable with
the Change date parameter
Year: the date changes every year on the first day of the month settable with
Date rounding: to set the date of another (selected) week day on the day
defined as the change date; the parameter is active only when Date change
frequency is different from Day:
None: the current date is set on the change date; an offset, if defined, is taken
into account
Previous: the date to be set on the change date is the previous, user-selected
week day as against the current date (e.g. the previous Monday)
Closest: the date to be set on the change date is the closest, user-selected week
day as against the current date (e.g. the closest Monday)
Next: the date to be set on the change date is the following, user-selected week
day as against the current date (e.g. the following Monday)
The current date is framed in orange.
The change dates and the start date of the entry are shown on a yellow
background.
To finish the entry, create an empty, static entry for the date to which
the given entry shall not apply yet.
The defined entry finishes on the last date before a successive defined
entry.
The Calendar parameters that are common to all fields and to Text fields
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In the calendar window you can also:
edit an entry (the icon is enabled only for the change dates and the start date)
delete an entry (the icon is enabled only for the change dates and the start date)
Editing/deleting with the a/m functions applies only to the period till

the closest change date.
An example of how to create a variable date entry, when the date rounding option is
not used
Start date: 17.12.2015
The following settings are made with

the wizard:
Date format: DD.MM.YYYY
Date separator: ":"
Date offset: 0 [Days], 0 [Months], 0 [Years]
Date change frequency: Week
Change date: Monday
Date rounding: None
The entry start date and the change dates (in the example given above,
every Monday from the start date on) are shown on a yellow background.
In the above-given example the date rounding option is not used, therefore

the current date is set on every Monday and on the start date.
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used
Start date 17.12.2015

the wizard:
Date separator: ":"
Change date: Monday
Date rounding: Previous [Thursday]
In the above-given example, the date settable on every Monday and

on the start date is the date of the previous Thursday because the date
rounding option has been used; for example, on 21 December the date of
17.12.2015, or the date of the previous Thursday, is set.
Adding/Editing Shape fields
Adding/Editing a Line field
1. Press ► ► .
2. Set field parameters. In addition to the parameters that are common to all fields,
you can set:
• Line thickness parameter (1 ‑ 30 pixels)

type users .
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The Line parameters that are common to all fields are described in the
corresponding section.
Adding/Editing a Rectangle field
1. Press ► ► .
you can set:
• Filled: to print the rectangle outline only or filled
• Invert: to print or not the common parts of the rectangle and other fields in
the job, which are beneath the rectangle
Invert = No Invert = Yes
• Line thickness (1 ‑ 30 pixels): the thickness of the rectangle outline;

the parameter is enabled only when Filled: No

type users .
The Rectangle field parameters that are common to all fields are described
in the corresponding section.
The Transparent parameter is enabled only when Filled: No.
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Adding/Editing an Ellipse field
1. Press ► ► .
you can set:
• Filled: to print the ellipse outline only or filled
• Invert: to print or not the common parts of the ellipse and other fields in the job,
which are beneath the ellipse
Invert = No Invert = Yes
• Line thickness (1 ‑ 30 pixels): the thickness of the ellipse outline; the parameter

is enabled only when Filled: No

type users .
The Ellipse field parameters that are common to all fields field are
described in the corresponding section.
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Adding/Editing an Image field
An Image field, which can be any graphic, drawing, or logo, can be inserted into
a job.
Before an Image field can be inserted into a job, it must be imported to the printer
using the transfer data feature in the menu.
An Image field can be imported by pressing:

► ► ► ► ► .
For details, see “Importing/exporting data”.
1. Press ► ► .
2. Select an image by defining the access path (Image path).

A preview of the selected image is displayed.

type users .
The Image field parameters that are common to all fields are described in
the corresponding section.
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Saving a job
The job that is being edited can be saved in the editor in two ways:
the job can be saved with a different name; the job editor is not exited
the job can be saved with its existing name and the job editor is exited at the
same time
The save function is available only when modifications have been made to

the job or printing parameters.
To save the job with a different name:
1. From the job editor window, press .

A virtual keyboard is displayed, allowing job name changes to be entered.
2. Use the keyboard to enter a new job name or leave the name unchanged if
the job is to be saved with its existing name.
The job is saved in printer memory with the name entered.
The job editor window returns, allowing further editing.
To save the job with its existing name and exit the editor:
1. From the job editor window, press .

The job is saved in printer memory with its existing name.
The job manager window is displayed.
If printing parameters for the job have also been edited, the parameters are
saved when the job is saved.
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Deleting a job (or several jobs)
1. From the main screen, press ► ► .

The list of available jobs is displayed.
the filter setting.
2. Select a job or jobs to be deleted.
If the job currently selected for printing (marked with the in the list) is

selected for deletion, it is preceded by an additional message.
The selected jobs are permanently removed from printer memory.
Changing a job name
1. From the main screen, press ► ► .

The list of available jobs is displayed.
the filter setting.
2. Select the job whose name you wish to change.
If the job currently selected for printing (marked with the in the list) is

selected for renaming, it is preceded by an additional message.
A virtual keyboard is displayed, allowing job name changes to be entered.
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4. Enter a new job name.
If the new job name is the same as the name of an existing job in the printer

memory, the new job will permanently overwrite the existing job.
The job name is changed.
Managing jobs
Job manager
The job manager window, which lists available jobs, is displayed by pressing

from the main screen.
Preview
a selected job
The job manager window is also displayed during most job operations, for example:
• When modifying a job name by pressing ►
• When deleting one or more jobs by pressing ►
the filter setting.
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The following icons are available in the job manager window:
/ to sort the jobs in the list by name; in ascending or descending order;

the icon shows the selected type of sorting
to filter the jobs in the list; the filter setting is saved and active all the time; to
show all the jobs on the list, the filter setting needs to be cleared
The icon in place of the indicates that the filter is already set

(active).
to preview a selected job; the preview window is described in the "Interface"

section
to edit a selected job
to open a menu with additional available job operations, such as creating
a job, renaming a job, and deleting a job
to send for printing a selected job; for details, see the section entitled
"Operation"
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Information/
History
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Printer information
From the main screen, press on the information bar or ► ► .
Printer information is divided into several groups:
consumables
ink system
installed printhead
printer status
software versions
control unit
Consumables
From the main screen, press or ► ► ► .
The information about consumables is divided into two groups (tab sheets):

• consumables state
• consumables in use
Consumables state
This function provides the following information about the ink bottle in use:

• bottle status
• ink level
• acceptance date
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• deactivation date
• expiration date
• UID
Information about consumables in use
This function provides the following information about the consumables in use:

• ink color
• solvent type
• color type
• batch number
• item number
• item reference
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Ink system information
From the main screen, press ► ► ► .
This function provides the following information about the ink system:

• serial number
• item number
• production date
• module type
• installation date
• work time
After replacing the ink system, the information is refreshed automatically.
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Printhead information
This function provides the following information about the printhead that is installed.
• serial number
• item number
• production date
• module type
• work time
After replacing the printhead, the information is refreshed automatically.
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Printer status
This function provides the following information about the printer:

• air pressure in the ink system [kPa]
• ink pressure in the ink system [kP]
• printhead temperature [ºC]
• the state of both photocells built into the printhead
Software versions
This function provides the following information about the software:

• System version
• User interface version
• Driver version
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• Editor version
• Head driver version
Control unit information
This function provides the following information about the control unit:

• serial number
• item number
• production date
• module type
• work time
After replacing the control unit, the information is refreshed automatically.
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History
From the main screen, press ► .
This function provides historical information about jobs that have been printed
and operational messages, such as warnings, faults, and notices.
Statistics
From the main screen, press ► ► .
This function provides a list of the jobs printed during the past 60 days. Each entry
includes:
• the name of the job that was printed
• the number of prints made
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Message history
On the main screen press or , which appear on the information bar when

a warning/fault occurs, or press ► ► .
This function provides a list in chronological order of all warning, fault, and notice
messages that have occurred during the previous two months. This message history
can be helpful during printer maintenance, troubleshooting, and servicing. Each entry
includes:
• type of message: warning , fault , notice
• a unique message-identifier facilitating diagnostics, such as W99006, that is
the same regardless of the interface language
• date of accepting the message
• date of first occurrence of a given message
• number of occurrences of a given message
• message description displayed in the interface language
Exporting history
Historical information such as job printing statistics and message occurrences can be

saved as an *.exh file on a USB memory device.
For more details about exporting historical information see the section

entitled "Importing/exporting data".
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Messages
The following types of messages occur on the printer:
• fault messages
• warning messages
• informational messages
All types messages are displayed in the dialog box and saved in message history.
Fault messages:
• A condition occurring during printer operation, such as ink level empty,
that causes the information bar to change to red and the to appear on
the information bar; the printer goes into a fault state and printing is not possible.
11:49
Current job: BOX

Fault state
Printing is not possible.

4500
Press to view the fault details.
Jobs Modify Tools
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Warning messages:
• A condition occurring during printer operation, such as ink level low, that
causes the information bar to change to orange and the to appear on
the information bar; the printer goes into a warning state and printing can
continue.
11:49
Current job: BOX

Warning state
User intervention required.

4500 Printing is possible
Press to view the warning details.
Jobs Modify Tools
Fault sounds can be enabled/disabled by pressing:

► ► ► Fault sound signal
Warning sounds can be enabled/disabled by pressing:

► ► ► Warning sound signal
An external signaler (beacon) can be connected to the printer. For more

details about this option refer to the sections entitled "Description" and
"External connections".
The printer is capable of stopping the factory conveyor as soon as a fault

occurs. For more details see the section entitled "External connections".
Informational messages:
• A condition requiring notification of the user of the ensuing situation. The printer
does not change its state. Printing can continue.
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List of messages
The table below provides a list of all printer messages. Each message has a unique
identifier with the first character indicating the type of message.
• "F": a fault message
• "W": a warning message
• "I": an informational message
Identifier Description
Fault messages
F00000 No Ink Container.
F00001 No ink in ink system. Replace ink container.
F00002 Low air pressure.
F00003 Low Ink pressure.
F00004 Top Photocell fault.
F00005 Bottom Photocell fault
F00006 Photocell fault.
F00007 Unauthorized printhead.
F00008 Unauthorized ink system.
Warning messages
Some printouts are skipped and some may be incorrect. Printing
W1111
speed may be too fast for selected job.
W99023 Ink level low.
Informational messages
I99000 New ink container #ID
I99001 Ink container #ID accepted.
I99002 Ink container #ID accepted.
I99024 Ink unit empty (no ink). Replace ink container.
I99110 Printer enabled by unlock code. Run hours remaining:
I99111 Activation code successfully accepted.
I99112 Ink type changed. Accept/register the new ink.
I99200 Job loading failed.
I99201 Job file does not exist.
I99202 Incorrect ink container data received from ACM system.
I99203 Incorrect parameter(s). Ink consumable rejected.
I99204 Out of date ink. Consumable rejected.
I99205 Ink for other printhead type. Consumable rejected.
I99206 Incorrect color. Consumable rejected.
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Identifier Description
I99207 Incorrect ink type. Consumable rejected.
I99208 Incorrect solvent type. Consumable rejected.
I99209 Ink from another Distributor than before. Consumable rejected.
I99210 Different Pigmentation type. Consumable rejected.
I99211 Ink container has been cancelled.
I99212 Already used on another printer. Consumable rejected.
I99213 Deactivated consumable.
I99214 Deactivated consumable.
I99215 Ink type not changed.
I99216 Unlock code not generated.
I99217 Invalid activation code.
I99218 Exceeded limit of invalid activation codes. Printer will switch off.
I99219 Unavailable option.
I99220 Incorrect option.
I99221 Job width too small. Corrected by the printer.
I99222 Job height too small. Corrected by the printer.
I99223 Job size too large. Corrected by the printer.
I99224 Missing objects.
I99225 Job file corrupted.
I99226 Variable field 'Text File': Cannot open file.
Variable field 'Text File': Problem opening/accessing file on a given
I99227
line.
I99228 Truncated font.
I99229 Image file missing.
I99230 Text file missing.
I99231 Font file missing
I99232 Global counter missing.
I99233 Global calendar missing.
I99234 Global shiftcode missing.
I99235 Fields out of printing area.
I99236 Not printable job.
Registered ink container is still active, unlock code for printer
I99237
skipped.
I99239 No job opened.
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Message handling
If a fault message occurs:
1. View the fault message in the dialog box.
2. Perform the action(s) indicated in the message.

The printer gets out of the fault state and is ready to print.
3. Press OK to acknowledge the message.
4. If the printer was printing before the fault occurred, resume printing.
For more information about the fault you can press ► ►

on the main screen at any time or press on the information bar when
the printer is in the fault state.
If a warning message occurs:
1. View the warning message in the dialog box.

The printer gets out of the warning state.
For more information on the warning you can press ► ►

on the main screen at any time or press on the information bar when
the printer is in the warning state.
If an informational message occurs:
1. View the informational message in the dialog box.
For more information on the message you can press ► ► on

the main screen at any time.
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If the above operations failed to remove the reason(s) for the message, keep

diagnosing the printer. For more details on how to diagnose faults see further below
in this section.
Certain faults, such as impaired print quality, may not be connected with
a message. If such a problem occurs, the printer needs to be diagnosed.
For more details see further below in this section.
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Diagnostic wizard
Preliminary checks
Before attempting to locate a faulty component, preliminary checks are

recommended.
• Visual inspection can detect problems such as dirty parts, ink leakage, or
a disconnected cable.
• Checking printer information screens provides information about consumables,
the ink system, and settings which can help identify the source of the problem.
Visual inspection
Components to be checked Potential problems

Printhead □ Dirty nozzle plate
□ Dirty photocells
□ Leak in the printhead
Ink system □ Leak in the ink system

□ No bottle of ink
□ Ink bottle is not screwed in
completely
Power pack/cabling □ Damaged/detached cables

□ Power cable detached from
the electric mains or power pack
Control unit □ Damaged LCD
Others □ Objects to be printed on are beyond

the reach of the photocells
Checking the settings
Check the settings by reviewing the following:

• The contents of the job open to print.
• Printing parameters.
On the main screen press to gain access to the printing parameters of
the job.
• Printer parameters.
Press ► to gain access to various groups of settings. For more details
see the section entitled "Configuration/Transfer".
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• Printer information.
On the main screen press ► ► or on the information bar to gain
access to various groups of information about the printer. For more details see
the section entitled "Printer information".
Troubleshooting chart
The troubleshooting chart lists malfunctions and one or more corrective actions.
The first task is to perform preliminary checks.
The next task is to identify the malfunction on the list and apply the actions

and solutions in the order given.
After correcting the problem, acknowledge any fault or warning message displayed.
Malfunction Actions and solutions

The display is blank. □ Check if electric power supply is available.
No LEDs are on. □ Check the power cable and whether it is
connected or not.
Touch screen is not working. □ Contact a Markem‑Imaje representative.
Incorrect date and time. □ Set the correct date and time in the printer.

□ Select the correct time zone.
□ Contact a Markem‑Imaje representative.
Printing cannot start. □ Open a valid job to print.
A font, image, text file used are not □ Import the missing items to the printer.
available. OR
Faulty fields are highlighted in red. □ Use a font that is available.
The job cannot be sent to print. OR
□ Delete the job and create a new job using
available fonts, images, and text files.
Global counter, global calendar, or □ Import to the printer the global variable

global shiftcode variables used in used in the job.
the job are not available. OR
□ Create a valid global variable.
OR
□ Delete the job and create a new job using
available global variables.
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Existing job is not shown in the job □ Make sure that no filter is set.
list.
Incorrect job content. □ Review and correct job content.
Uneven print resolution. Printing is released by an internal generator.
□ Change the source of printing timing.
Prints are too pale or too bold. □ Set drop parameters.
Some of the nozzles do not print. Dirty nozzle plate
□ Clean the nozzle plate with solvent,

and then wipe it with soft cloth.
□ Start the purging procedure.
□ Start the printing unit tuning procedure.
Irregular print distortions or fading. Air‑locked ink system or clogged ink filter.
□ Start the purging procedure.

Irregular splashes around prints. □ Reduce the distance between

the printhead and objects to be printed on.
Prints are incorrectly positioned on □ Review printing parameters.

the objects.
Empty bottle. □ Replace the ink bottle with a correct one.
No prints although no fault is □ Check the content of the job selected for
signaled. printing.
□ Make sure that the photocells are clean.
□ Make sure that objects to be labeled are
within photocell reach.
□ Check the print release or margins‑related
printing parameters.
□ Make a test print.
Some printouts are skipped. □ Reduce printing speed.
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Ink bottle or ACM* system faults. □ Replace the ink bottle with a correct one.
□ Follow the procedure for enabling printing
after a bottle fault.
*ACM : Advanced Consumable
Management
Service procedures
Enabling printing after a bottle fault
When the color‑coded ink indicator on the main screen is red, an ACM system

fault has occurred. Printing is disabled.
Press to open a screen with details of the fault.
For many ACM system faults, the user can correct the problem and resume printing.
For some ACM system faults, such as when the expiration date on the ink bottle has
elapsed although the bottle is not emptied, printing can be enabled only by obtaining
a temporary activation code. This code allows printing to be temporarily resumed
until service support is obtained or the ink bottle is replaced.
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To obtain a temporary code to activate printing, it is necessary to contact

Markem‑Imaje representative.
The temporary activation code allows the user to activate printing for a period of:
• 50 hours
1. From the main screen,
press ► ► .
A one-off Unlock code is generated.
2. Contact your Markem‑Imaje
representative.
Provide the Unlock code.
The Markem‑Imaje representative
provides a one‑off activation code.
3. Enter the activation code.
4. Press the Unlock button.

Printing is enabled for the defined
number of run hours.
If is pressed or an incorrect activation code is enter three times,

the unlock screen is exited and the one-off Unlock code becomes invalid.
Pressing again generates a new Unlock code and you need to contact
your Markem-Imaje representative again to obtain a new activation code.
On the main screen, the red ink indicator is replaced with the clock indicator

, which means that the printer is enabled for a defined time.
Press to see how many hours the printer can still be used before the allotted
time elapses. When the allotted time elapses, printing is not possible.
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Purging the ink system
Tools required: ‑ gloves

‑ goggles
‑ absorbent material or an ink container
The purging operation is used for:

• clearing clogged nozzles
• removing air from the ink system in the printer
• filling the ink system with solvent/purging the printer's ink system (after
the solvent bottle has been connected)
The purging procedure should be followed when:

• some dots are missing on first prints made after an idle period
• dot sizes on prints vary
Purging consists in opening of all nozzles and jetting of ink/solvent through

the nozzles under pressure.
Before starting the purging function make sure that a piece of absorbent

material or a container for collecting ink is placed beneath the nozzle outlet.
Purging cannot start when the printer is in the printing state.
Press and hold the button. Purging lasts as long as the button is being pressed.
The purging function can also start with the Purge icon while the procedure for
tuning the printing unit is being followed.
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Tuning the printing unit
Dirt on the nozzle plate or air trapped in the ink system may impair print
quality. Therefore, before tuning the printing unit, it is recommended that
the nozzle plate be cleaned and the ink system be purged for a short time.
Then make a test print and assess the impact of cleaning and purging on
print quality.
Tune the printing unit only when cleaning and purging do not improve print
quality.

‑ goggles
‑ absorbent material or a container for collecting ink
‑ a #2.5 hex (Allen) key
‑ a #T6 Torx screwdriver
The procedure for tuning the printing unit should be carried out when:

• the size of dots jetted out of one of the nozzles is different from the size of dots
from the other nozzles
Tuning is used to adjust the printer nozzles that print incorrectly.

1
An example of a print made

with the printer whose nozzle
No. 13 needs tuning.
13
16
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Before tuning the printing unit, access to the adjustment screws is needed:
1. Use a #2.5 hex key (1) to

loosen the two screws (2) that
fasten the blanking plates (3)
on each side of the printhead
(there are two screws on each
side).
The screws (2) that

fasten the blanking 3
plates (3) cannot be 2
removed from these
plates completely
because they form
part of the plate.
1
2
2. Remove the blanking plates

(3).
Removal of the blanking
plates allows access to
4
the adjustment screw slots (4).
4
3
Numbers on the stickers located next to the slots identify 1

which adjustment screw adjusts a given jetting nozzle.
The numbers correspond to the values of the drop
number parameter (1 ‑ 7 or 1 ‑ 16) shown on the tuning
screen. Nozzles are numbered successively from the top. 7 (16)
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3. On the main screen press ► ► .
If the printer is printing and you start the tuning procedure, the printing
pauses automatically.
The following functions are available while the printing unit is being tuned:

• Tune to enable / disable printing with a selected nozzle (drop number)
and given printing parameter settings (pressure [bar], intensity, printing
speed [m/min] or [inch/min])
• Purge to enable / disable purging
• Test printout to enable / disable printing of a test print
• drop number: to select the number of a nozzle to be tuned; the range of
settings (1 ‑ 7 or 1 ‑ 16) depends on the type of printhead installed in the printer;
the parameter is active only when the Tune function is enabled
By means of the In sequence parameter you can change the way in which

successive nozzles are chosen for tuning if the and icons are
used. For more details see further below in this section.
• pressure [bar]: to set the ink pressure at which the tuning procedure is

performed (0.15 ‑ 0.45); it is recommended that the ink pressure at which
the printer normally works be set; the parameter is active only when the
Tune function is enabled
• intensity: to select the drop size out of several predefined settings (1 ‑ 5); it is
recommended that the ink pressure at which the printer normally works be set;
• printing speed [m/min] or [inch/min]: the speed at which ink is jetted by
the nozzle currently being tuned (10 ‑ 100 m/min or 394 ‑ 3937 inch/min);
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4. Put a sheet of paper under the nozzle outlet.
Ink is jetted from nozzles under pressure while the tuning procedure is

being followed. Make sure that the printer environment is not splashed with
ink accidentally.
5. Press Tune .
The procedure for tuning the nozzle whose number is given with the drop
number parameter starts; the icon changes to Tune .
6. Set the pressure [bar], intensity, printing speed [m/min] or [inch/min]
parameters so that they correspond to the real operating parameters of
the printer as much as possible.
7. Use a #T6 Torx screwdriver (5) to start adjusting the electromagnet that is

responsible for proper operation of the nozzle whose number is given with
the drop number parameter. The number of the corresponding adjustment
screw is on the sticker next to the slot.
1
2
3
5
4 5
6
7
On assessing print quality set the required dot size.
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8. Adjust successive nozzles by modifying the setting of the drop number

parameter.
The number of a successive nozzle to be tuned can be chosen in two ways:
• from the drop-down list of the drop number settings available
• using of the and icons
Two modes of nozzle selection are available when the and icons
are used:
• sequential mode, or by following nozzle numbering
(the In sequence parameter is active) ‑ the nozzle numbers
ascend/descend in sequence (e.g. for a 7‑nozzle ,11 mm-high
print printhead it is: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
• mode of tuning in order of arrangement of the adjustment screws
(the In sequence parameter is inactive) ‑ the nozzle numbers
ascend/descend to make adjustment as convenient as possible,
i.e. the screws are adjusted following their arrangement in
the slots (e.g. for a 7‑nozzle, 11 mm-high print printhead it is: 1, 4,
5, 2, 3, 6, 7)
Adjust successive jetting nozzles to print dots of the same-size.
9. Press Test printout .
The test-print procedure starts; the icon changes to Test printout .

10. Move a sheet of paper in front of the printhead face to get a print.
Review the print and assess whether any of the nozzles needs additional tuning.
If that is so, return to step 8.
11. If the quality of the test print is satisfactory, finish the tuning procedure and install
the blanking plates.
If the tuning procedure has been followed without obtaining the required

quality, contact a Markem-Imaje representative.
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Maintenance
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Maintenance
Preventive maintenance : Cleaning the nozzle plate

‑ Markem-Imaje Printhead Cleaning Wipe
For information about the cleaning wipe, contact a Markem‑Imaje representative.
The nozzle plate needs cleaning to remove the remnants of dry ink and dirt from it.
1. If the printer is printing, pause the printing.
2. With a cleaning wipe, clean the nozzle plate.
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Maintenance
Replacing the printhead
‑ goggles
‑ absorbent material
The printhead is designed for up to 24 months depending on the environment and

usage. The alarm will indicate when a printhead change is recommended.
To get information on the printhead installed in the printer,

press ► ► ► or ► on the main screen.
The printer can be equipped with a printhead of one out of four types:
• 7 nozzles, 13 mm (0.51") high prints
The printheads can be used interchangeably in a given printer provided that they are
designed for operation with the same type of ink.
For information about what to do with the removed printhead and how

to order an appropriate spare printhead, contact a Markem-Imaje
representative.
Follow the below‑given steps to remove the printhead:
1. Shut down the printer.
2. Disconnect the power cable from the electrical mains.
3. Detach the control unit cabling.
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4. Use a #5 angle hex key (1)

to loosen the screw that
1
fasten printhead holder (2) on
5. Remove the printer by sliding it

off the stand (3).
3 2
6. Put absorbent material under the printer.
7. Put the printer in a horizontal position on the absorbent material.
8. Use a #2.5 hex key (4) to

loosen the two screws (5) that
fasten the blanking plates (6)
on each side of the printhead
(there are two screws on each
side).
The screws (5) that

fasten the blanking 6
plates (6) cannot be 5
removed from the
plates completely
because they form
part of the plates.
4
5
9. Remove the blanking plates

(6).
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10. Use a #3 ball tip hex key (7)

to loosen the four screws (8)
that fasten the printhead to 8
the printer body.
The screws
(8) that fasten
the printhead cannot
be unscrewed 8
completely because
they form part of
the printhead. 7
11. Pull the printhead out of

the printer body a little,
being careful not to damage
the cabling. If needed, pull with
slightly greater force.
12. Detach the printhead cabling, namely:

• 10‑wire signal ribbon
• 14‑wire terminal ribbon
• 6‑wire crossover power cord
The printhead is removed.
13. Install a spare printhead.
Detailed installation
instructions are
provided with
the spare printhead.
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Maintenance
Replacing the control unit

Tools required: ‑ a #3 hex (Allen) key with a ball tip
The control unit is designed to run 5 years from installation in the printer. It is,

therefore, recommended that the control unit be replaced when that time elapses.
The need to replace the control unit is indicated in an informational message.
To get information on the control unit installed in the printer,

For information about what to do with the removed control unit and
how to order an appropriate spare control unit, contact a Markem-Imaje
representative.
Follow the below‑given steps to remove the control unit:
1. Shut the printer down.
3. Detach the control unit cabling.
4. Use a #3 hex key with a ball tip 2 4

(1) to loosen the two screws
(2) that fasten the control unit
(3) to the printer body (4).
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5. Move the control unit away

from the printer body a little
so that the cabling is not
damaged.
6. Detach the control unit cabling, which consists of:

• 14-wire ribbon from the printhead
• 6-wire crossover power cord
The control unit is removed
7. Install a spare control unit.
instructions are
provided with
the spare control
unit.
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Maintenance
Replacing the printer body kit

‑ goggles
‑ absorbent material
The ink system (which is a component part of the printer body kit) is designed to run
5 years from installation in the printer. It is, therefore, recommended that the printer
body kit be replaced after that time has elapsed. The need to replace the printer
body unit is indicated in an informational message.
To get the information on the ink system installed in the printer,

For information about what to do with the removed printer body kit and how
to order an appropriate spare kit, contact a Markem-Imaje representative.
Follow the below‑given steps to remove the printer body kit:
1. Shut down the printer.
3. Use a #5 angle hex key (1)

to loosen the screw that
1
fasten printhead holder (2) on
4. Remove the printer by sliding it

off the stand (3).
3 2
5. Put absorbent material under the printer.
6. Put the printer in a horizontal position on the absorbent material.
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7. Remove the printhead.
The procedure for removing the printhead is described in the section

entitled "Replacing the printhead".
8. Screw out the ink bottle (4).
9. Remove the control unit.
The procedure for removing the control unit is described in the section

entitled ”Replacing the control unit”.
10. Use a #3 hex key with a ball tip 5

(5) to loosen the four screws
(6) that fasten the printer
6
holder (7) to the printer body
(8).
11. Remove the printer holder (7). 6

The printer body kit is
removed. 7
8
12. Install a spare printer body kit.
instructions are
provided with
the printer body kit.
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Maintenance
Storing and transporting the printer
Storing the printer
How the printer is prepared for storing depends on the period over which the printer
is not to be used:
• up to 3 months:
‑ Shut down the printer in regular mode.
‑ No additional operations are required.
Do not detach the ink bottle during the storage period.
It is recommended that the printer be stored in a dry place in its original

package. The printer can be stored in any position.
On restarting the printer, it may be necessary to make several test prints.
• over 3 months:
‑ Remove the ink bottle.
‑ Connect a solvent bottle in place of the ink bottle removed.
‑ Start the purging procedure and continue it until solvent starts flowing out of
the nozzles. From that moment on, the printer is filled with wash-up.
‑ Shut down the printer in regular mode.
Leave the wash-up bottle connected to the printer during the storage

period.
It is recommended that the printer be stored in a dry place in its original

package. The printer can be stored in any position.
On restarting the printer, replace the solvent bottle with an ink bottle. Start

the purging function and continue until ink starts flowing out of the nozzles.
It may also be necessary to make several test prints.
Transporting the printer
The printer can be transported in any position. Make sure that none of the printer
components, especially the nozzle plate and control unit screen are damaged during
transport.
Weight of a complete printer (without a bottle): approx 4.50 kg (9.92 lbs).
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Configuration/
Transfer
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Configuration/Transfer
The menu is used to configure settings and transfer data.
Appropriate access is required to configure settings and transfer data.
Details on configuring settings and transferring data can be found

throughout this section.
To configure printer settings:
From the main screen, press ► ► and select the desired setting.
Printer settings can be saved and transferred to or from another printer using
an approved USB memory device. The transfer function can also be used to update
the printer software and restore system settings. To transfer data:
Data transfer functions are not available to Operator-type users .
From the main screen, press ► ► ► to import data.
From the main screen, press ► ► ► to export data.
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General settings
There are three groups (tabs) of general settings:
basic (common) settings

local settings
date and time settings
Common settings
This function is available only to Administrator-type users .
Press ► ► ► .
• Product speed [m/min or inch/min]: the speed at which products move on

a conveyor belt; the parameter is used when printing is timed with an internal
generator, that is when the setting Impulse generator source = Internal
generator is made in the printing parameters
To change the units of measurement in the printer to metric or English, see

the section entitled “Local settings.”
For details about printing parameters see the section entitled "Editing".
• Printing starts automatically (disabled by default):

Yes: printing of the current job starts immediately after the printer has been
switched on and become ready for printing
No: printing should be started manually after the printer has been switched on
and become ready for printing
• Pressure [bar]: pressure of the drops jetted out of printing nozzles (0.15 ‑ 0.45)
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Local settings
Press ► ► ► .
Selecting an interface language

This setting is used to change the language in which the user interface is displayed.
• Language: the interface language changes immediately after the language
change has been accepted and the setting window is exited
Setting a date and time format

The setting defines the default format of the date and time for every Date/Time field
created:
• Date separator: a character that separates successive date components from
each other (":", ".", "-")
• Date format: a format and sequence of the date components
• Time separator: a character that separates successive time components from
each other (":", ".")
• Time format: a format and sequence of the time components
Setting units of measurement

This setting is used to set the units of measurement in the printer to metric or
English.
• Units:
[m]: metric units
[inch]: English units
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Date and time settings
1. The date and time can be set in two ways:
Press the clock on the information bar.

Or press ► ► ► .
1 2
2. To set the date and time components:
Use the and icons.

Or use the numeric keys on the virtual keypad.
3. To set the desired time zone:
Select the desired region or continent (1).
Select a city or town (2).
The date and the time are set.
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Configuring the display
Press ► ► .
• Screen brightness: the brightness of the screen during normal operation of
the printer (30 ‑ 100%)
• Dimmed screen brightness: the brightness of the screen during idle time
(the dynamic range depends on the setting of Screen brightness); this setting
functions as a screensaver and dims the screen; the parameter is active only
when Dim screen after is different from Never
• Dim screen after: the idle time (10 s, ..., 1 h, Never) after which brightness of
the screen is dimmed to the specified percentage
Press any point on the screen to restore normal screen brightness.
• Rotate screen:
No: the screen display is in its normal orientation; it's recommended when
the printer is installed horizontally
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Yes: the screen is displayed “upside down”; it's recommended when the printer is

installed downward
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Settings sound signals
Press ► ► .
The Enable sound is used to turn the sound on or off for various printer settings.
Yes: enables sound
No: disables sounds

• Touch screen beeping on/off: a sound signal is generated while a touch screen
is used
• Message sound signal: a sound signal is generated when a message appears,
such as an ink bottle has been accepted
• Fault sound signal: a sound signal is generated when a fault occurs
• Warning sound signal: a sound signal is generated when a warning occurs
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Configuring users
Press ► ► .
There are three types of printer users:
Operator
Advanced Operator
Administrator
Changing users
Users can be changed in two ways:
Press the user icon on the information bar.
Or press ► ► ► .
The procedure for changing users is described in the section entitled “User
management” in the “Editing” section.
Managing users
Press ► ► ► .
Additional details on user management can be found in the section entitled

“User management” in the “Editing” section.
Changing a user password
Operator-type user accounts are not protected with a password by default. All
Operator-type user accounts can be password-protected, except for the primary
Operator-type account, called “Operator”, which is logged on automatically at
printer startup and is not password protected.
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Access to the accounts of Advanced Operator-type users or Administrator-

type users must be protected with a password.
Advanced Operator-type users and Administrator-type users can change

their password and the password of users who are at the same or lower level of
access.
To change a user password:
1. Select the user whose password is to be changed.
2. Press .
An inactive icon indicates that you do not have access privileges to

change that user’s data.
3. Enter a new password.
A password is not required for Operator-type users .
4. Re-enter the new password.
When changing your own password, it is necessary to provide your current

password for verification
The password of the selected user is changed.
Adding a user
Advanced Operator-type users and Administrator-type users can add

users who are at the same or lower level of access.
To create a new user:
1. Press .
2. Enter a name of the new user.
The user name must be unique. If the name entered already exists, the new
user cannot be added.
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3. Select the type of user.
4. Enter a password.
A password is not required for Operator-type users .
5. Re-enter the password.
The new user is added.
Deleting a user
Advanced Operator-type users and Administrator-type users can delete

users who are at the same or lower level of access.
To delete a user:
1. Select a user to be deleted.
2. Press .

delete that user.
The primary Operator-type user called "Operator" or the user currently

logged in cannot be deleted.
3. Confirm that you wish to execute the operation.

The selected user is deleted.
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Changing a access level

the access level of users who are at the same or lower level of access. The access
level cannot be changed to a higher level than that of the user currently logged in.
To change the access level of a user:
1. Select a user whose access level is to be changed.
2. Press .

The access level of the primary Operator-type user called "Operator"

or the user currently logged in cannot be changed.
3. Change the access level.
If changing an Operator-type user account that is not password-

protected to a higher access level, it is necessary to create a password.
The access level of the selected user is changed.
Changing the name of a user

the name of users who are at the same or lower level of access.
To change the user name:
1. Select a user whose name is to be changed.
2. Press .

The name of the primary Operator-type user called "Operator" cannot

be changed.
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3. Enter a new name for the user.
The name of the selected user is changed.
Activating a user
If an incorrect user password is entered three times, access to the user’ s account is
deactivated and the icon appears next to the user’s name on the list of users.
A new password must be used to activate the user.
Advanced Operator-type users and Administrator-type users can activate

all deactivated users who are at the same or lower level of access.
To activate a deactivated user:
1. Select a deactivated user.
2. Press .

activate that user.
3. Enter a new user password.
4. Re-enter the new user password.
The selected user is active and the icon that was next to the user’s name
disappears.
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Configuring global variables
Advanced Operator-type users can only preview the contents of

global variables and cannot configure them.
Administrator-type users have full access privileges to configure

global variables.
The global variables used in the job currently selected for printing are

marked with the icon on the list and cannot be set up/deleted.
A global variable is a field that can be applied to every job that uses that field.
The following global variables types are available in the printer:
• Counter
• Shiftcode
• Calendar
Configuring a global counter
1. Press ► ► .
2. To create a new global counter, press ► , enter a name of the new global

counter and press to confirm.
To edit an existing global counter, select the global counter that you wish to edit
and press .
To reset an existing global counter, select the global counter that you wish to
reset and press .
To delete an existing global counter, select the global counter that you wish to
delete and press .
3. Select the number of counter sections and the sequence of incrementation:
• Counter section visible: enable/disable each counter section (each counter
section must be set separately)
• Section order: sequence of incrementation of successive counter sections
Section parameters of global counter fields can only be configured from

the Variables screen. Section parameters of global counter fields cannot be
edited during job editing.
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4. Set the parameters for operation of each of the counter sections:

• Min: the parameter has the following meanings:
the value from which an incremental counter starts recounting after an overflow
the value at which a decremental counter ends counting and overflows
the value from which counting starts if Start mode = Min
• Max: the parameter has the following meanings:
the value from which a decremental counter starts recounting after an overflow
the value at which an incremental counter ends counting and overflows
the value from which counting starts if Start mode = Max
• Start mode: to choose the value from which to start counting:
Min: when printing starts for a first time and when it resumes, counting starts
from the value given by the Min parameter
Max: when printing starts for a first time and when it resumes, counting starts
from the value given by the Max parameter
Start value: when printing starts for a first time and when it resumes, counting
starts from the value given by the Start value parameter
Last value: when printing is resumed, counting is continued: or, it starts from
the sum of the settings of two parameters: Last value and Step; when printing
of a job starts for a first time, counting starts from the value given by the Start
value parameter
• Start value: the parameter is enabled only when Start mode = Start value or
Last value; it has the following meanings:
the initial value of a counter if Start mode = Start value
the value from which counting starts when the job is printed for a first time if
Start mode: Last value
• Last value: this parameter is for information only and cannot be edited; it shows
the last printed value of the counter; the parameter can be reset with the in
• Step: a counter increment; when a positive number is set, counting is done in
ascending order (an ascending counter), when a negative number is set counting
is done in descending order (a descending counter)
• Length: the number of counter digit positions in a range required by a user
(1 ‑ 9)
• Fill in: a character to replace insignificant digits of the counter (0, space)
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• Suffix: any character string to be printed after the counter (up to 41 characters)

Repeat for each counter section.
5. Press to save the global counter.
Configuring a global shiftcode
1. Press ► ► .
2. To create a new global shiftcode, press ► , enter a name of the new

global shiftcode and press to confirm.
To edit an existing global shiftcode, select the global shiftcode that you wish to
edit and press .
To delete an existing global shiftcode, select the global shiftcode that you wish to
delete and press .
3. In the work shift setting window, define successive work shifts and codes:
• Shift start hour: set the time when the shift begins
• Content: define the code to be printed during the shift
Repeat for each additional work shift.
Some global shiftcode field parameters can only be configured from

the Variables screen and not during job editing.
4. Press to save the global shiftcode.
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Configuring a global calendar
1. Press ► ► .
2. To create a new global calendar, press ► , enter a name of the new

global calendar and press to confirm.
To edit an existing global calendar, select the global calendar that you wish to
edit and press .
To delete an existing global calendar, select the global calendar that you wish to
delete and press .
3. Define the Calendar:
• select a day (1) from which a calendar entry is to begin; the selected day is
framed in blue
• press (2) to create the following in the calendar:
‑ a static entry (A)
OR
‑ a variable date entry (B)
A Creating a static entry:

• enter static data (Text), which will form the entry (1)
OR
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B Creating a variable date entry:

• press to start the variable date wizard
The following variable date parameters can be set with the wizard:
• Date format: a required format of the date; with this parameter you can also set:
‑ Date separator: a character that separates successive date components from
each other (":", ".", "-")
‑ Date offset: an offset of the date set on a given day, by a required number of
days, months or years against the current date
Date change frequency: a period by which the date is to change:
Day: the date changes on a daily basis or by the number of days settable with
the Change after [days] parameter
Week: the date changes every week on the week day settable with the Change
date parameter
Month: the date changes every month on the month day settable with
Year: the date changes every year on the first day of the month settable with
Date rounding: to set the date of another (selected) week day on the day
defined as the change date; the parameter is active only when Date change
frequency is different from Day:
None: the current date is set on the change date; an offset, if defined, is taken
into account
Previous: the date to be set on the change date is the previous, user-selected
week day as against the current date (e.g. the previous Monday)
Closest: the date to be set on the change date is the closest, user-selected week
day as against the current date (e.g. the closest Monday)
Next: the date to be set on the change date is the following, user-selected week
day as against the current date (e.g. the following Monday)
The change dates and the start date of the entry are shown on a yellow
background.
To finish the entry, create an empty, static entry for the date to which
the given entry shall not apply yet.
The defined entry finishes on the last date before a successive defined
entry.
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In the calendar window you can also:
edit an entry (the icon is enabled only for the change dates and the start date)
delete an entry (the icon is enabled only for the change dates and the start date)
Editing/deleting with the a/m functions applies only to the period till

the closest change date.
not used
Start date: 17.12.2015

the wizard:
Date separator: ":"
Change date: Monday
Date rounding: None
In the above-given example the date rounding option is not used, therefore

the current date is set on every Monday and on the start date.
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used
Start date 17.12.2015

the wizard:
Date separator: ":"
Change date: Monday
Date rounding: Previous [Thursday]
In the above-given example, the date settable on every Monday and

on the start date is the date of the previous Thursday because the date
rounding option has been used; for example, on 21 December the date of
17.12.2015, or the date of the previous Thursday, is set.
4. Press to save the global calendar.
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Importing/exporting data
Data can be transferred to or from another printer using an approved USB memory
device.
Specifications for USB memory devices can be found in the section entitled

“USB memory device” in the “External connections” section.
1. Insert an approved USB memory device into the USB connector on the printer.
2. The transfer data function can be accessed in two ways:
Press ► ► .
Or press the USB icon on the information bar.
The icon is visible only when an approved USB memory device is

inserted in the USB connector.
Data transfer functions are not available until an approved USB memory
device is connected to the USB connector.
When a USB memory device is connected, the following information is available in

the transfer handling window:
• Device size
• Space used
• Space available
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The operations that can be performed via USB memory device connected to

the printer can be grouped into categories:
Importing data
• jobs
• printer settings (including a user database)
• fonts
• images
• text files
• global variables
• printer data
Exporting data
• jobs
• printer settings (including a user database)
• fonts
• images
• text files
• printer history
• printer data
Updating software
Importing/exporting jobs
Jobs can be transferred:

• between printers
• between a printer and a PC.
Job files are in *.exp format. Files in other formats are not visible.
By default, job files are stored in the exports_MI4500/jobs folder on a USB

memory device.
If a job contains external objects, such as an image, a text file or a global

variable (a counter, a shiftcode, a calendar), then the objects are imported/
exported together with the job.
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Importing jobs
1. Press ► ► ► ► .
2. Select jobs to be imported to the printer.
The selected jobs are imported to the printer.
If the printer contains a job whose name is the same as that of a job

imported, additional confirmation is required.
Exporting jobs
1. Press ► ► ► ► .
2. Select jobs to be exported to a USB memory device.
The selected jobs are exported to the USB memory device.
Importing/exporting printer settings
A printer settings file contains:

• printer settings that are available in the menus
• the user database
Printer setting files are in *.exs format. Files in other formats are not visible.
By default, printer settings are stored in the exports_MI4500/settings folder

on a USB memory device.
Importing printer settings
1. Press ► ► ► ► .
2. Select settings file to be imported to the printer.
The printer settings, together with the user database, are imported to the printer.
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Exporting printer settings
1. Press ► ► ► ► .
2. Press OK to confirm.
The printer settings, together with the user database, are exported to a USB
memory device.
Importing/exporting a user database
The user database is automatically saved together with the printer settings and is

a part of the settings file.
To import or export a user database, follow procedure in the section entitled

“Importing printer settings” or “Exporting printer settings”.
After importing the printer settings, the user database in the imported

settings file replaces the existing user database.
Importing/exporting other files
The following files can be imported/exported:
/ fonts in *.ttf, *.bdf formats

/ images in *.png, *.bmp formats
/ text files in *.txt format
/ global variables in *ecn (counter), *.esc (shiftcode), *.eca (calendar)
formats
printer history in *.exh format
Printer history can only be exported to a USB memory device. Printer

history cannot be imported to the printer.
By default, files are stored in the following folders on a USB memory

device:
- fonts in the exports_MI4500/fonts folder
- images in the exports_MI4500/images folder
- text files in the exports_MI4500/texts folder
- global variables in the exports_MI4500/variables folder
- history in the exports_MI4500/history folder
Files in other formats than those listed above are not visible.
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Importing other files
1. Press ► ► ► ► .
2. Select the type of file you wish to import:
fonts
images
text files
global variables
3. Select the files that contain data that you wish to import to the printer
The selected files are imported to the printer.
If the printer contains the same file as the file imported, then an additional

confirmation is required.
Exporting other files
1. Press ► ► ► ► .
2. Select the type of file you wish to export:
fonts
images
text files
global variables
printer history
3. Select the files that contain data that you wish to export to the USB memory
device.
The selected files are exported to the USB memory device.
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Importing/exporting all printer data
This function is used to make a full backup copy of all printer data, consisting of:
• jobs
• printer settings, including the user database
• fonts
• images
• text files
• printer history
The files that contain all printer data are in *.exa format. Files in other
formats are not visible.
By default, printer data files are stored in the exports_MI4500/all folder on

a USB memory device.
Importing all printer data
1. Press ► ► ► ► .
2. Select a printer data file that you wish to import to the printer.
A full copy of all printer data is imported to the printer.
The imported printer data file replaces all existing printer data.
Exporting all printer data
1. Press ► ► ► ► .
A full backup copy of all printer data is exported to a USB memory device.
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Updating software
This function is used to update the system software to a newer version.
To determine the current version of the system software:

Press ► ► ► .
It is necessary to obtain from Markem‑Imaje a software update package, which must

be loaded on an approved USB memory device.
Before loading the update package, make a backup copy of all printer data,
which includes jobs, fonts, settings, etc.
The updating procedure must not be interrupted. Otherwise the printer may

get damaged.
1. Make a backup copy of all printer data following the procedure described in

the section entitled “Exporting all printer data” above.
2. Press ► ► ► or ► .
Update package files have the extension *.miu.
The function is active when a memory device containing an update

package is connected to the USB connector. The update package file must
be stored in the main folder. It must not be stored in any of the subfolders.
3. Select an update package file.
5. Follow the prompts on the screen.

The printer restarts as part of the updating procedure.
The software version window is displayed on the screen when the procedure is
completed.
6. Press OK to complete the procedure and resume regular operation.
After the update, the interface language is set to English.
The interface language can be changed by pressing:

► ► ► .
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Recovering the system (Factory default)

The recovery function sets all printer settings to the default values.
This function is available to Administrator-type users .
Recovering the default settings also deletes all jobs, the user database,

user fonts, printer history, and imported files such as images and text files
It is recommended that a backup copy of all printer data be made before

following the system recovery procedure, which can be found in the section
entitled “Exporting all printer data” above.
The recovery procedure must not be interrupted. Otherwise the printer may

get damaged.
1. Press ► ► .
The default settings of the printer are restored.
The interface language is switched over to English.
If a backup copy of all printer data was made before the system recovery
procedure was followed, import the printer data to the printer according to
the description given in the section entitled "Importing all printer data”.
The other import procedures are described in the sections entitled

"Importing jobs”, "Importing printer settings” and "Importing other files”.
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External
connections
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External connections
Overview of external connectors

The printer can be configured to communicate with outputs via an external interface
and connectors at the back of the control unit.
3
2
• USB connector for USB memory device to transfer data (1)

• black M12 connector for status beacon (2)
• red M12 connector for conveyor stoppage output (3)
Immediately after connecting these outputs to the control unit, the devices are active
and operational. No further configuration is needed.
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USB memory device

Data can be imported to or exported from the printer via an approved USB memory
device connected to the USB connector (1) on the side of the control unit.
Details about importing and exporting data can be found in the section

entitled “Importing/exporting data”.
Description of the USB connector
The USB connector supplies 200 mA of current. The printer may not recognize USB
memory devices that draw higher current.
To be recognized by the printer, a USB memory device connected to the USB

connector must be formatted to FAT or FAT32.
Status beacon
The status beacon is an external signaler of printer status connected to the black
M12 connector (2) on the back of the control unit.
The beacon uses color-coded lights representing the printer status indicated on

the main screen, which allows the printer status to be monitored from a greater
distance.
Lights colors
Markem-Imaje offers two types of status beacons, differing in lights colors:

• RYG: red, yellow, green
• BYG: blue, yellow, green
Lights colors have the following meaning:

• Red: a fault has occurred that makes printing impossible
• Blue: a fault has occurred that makes printing impossible
• Yellow: a warning has occurred that does not pause printing but may require
user intervention
• Green: the printer is printing
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Description of the black female M12 connector

1 2
1 Printer is printing; open collector, max. 40 mA
2 Fault; open collector, max. 40 mA
3 +24V DC (power supply)
4 Warning; open collector, max. 40 mA 4 3
Conveyor stoppage output

A factory conveyor can be connected to the red M12 connector (3) on the back of
the control unit. If a fault occurs that makes printing impossible, an output signal
stops the factory conveyor.
Description of the red female M12 connector

1 2
1 unused
2 +24V DC (power supply)
3 Conveyor stoppage; open collector, max. 100 mA
4 unused 4 3
The coil of an appropriate relay that controls operation of the factory

conveyor should be connected between pins 2 and 3 of the M12 connector.
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Technical
Specifications
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Technical Specifications
Physical description
Dimensions □ Printer in working position (with no holder and power pack):
176.1 (W) x 337.4 (D) x 225 (H) (mm)
□ Ink bottle: 0.5 or 1 liter
□ Control unit:
176.1 (W) x 55 (D) x 132.1 (H) (mm)
LCD Display: 5.7"/144.8 mm diagonal
□ Nozzle diameter: 150 µm or 170 µm depending on head
Weight □ Complete printer without ink bottle: approx. 4.5 kg (9,92 lbs)
□ Ink bottle: approx. 0.5 kg (0.5 liter) or approx. 1.0 kg (1 liter)
Performance specification
Printing □ On porous substrates
□ Up to 100 characters per print
□ 1 line of text for 7N heads; 1 or 2 lines of text for 16N heads
□ Maximum print height:
- 13 mm (for 7N/13 heads)
□ 7, 16 dots high fonts can be chosen
□ Many TrueType fonts can be chosen
□ Many types of field (characters, graphics, the date, time,
counters) can be printed
Maximum speed □ 60 m/min (2362 inch/min)
Number of heads □ 1 head with 7 or 16 nozzles
Types of head □ 7 nozzles, with the diameter of 150 µm each, spaced at 1.8 mm
(7N/13)
□ 7 nozzles, with the diameter of 170 µm each, spaced at 3.6 mm
(7N/24)
(16N/29)
(16N/56)
Position during printing □ any, except for "from the bottom"
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Connectivity
□ USB; max. current 200 mA
□ status beacon output
□ conveyor stoppage output
Various functions
Modes of operation available □ Printing can start automatically
Operating parameters □ Automating setting up of a new head
Power supply
□ 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 0,54-0,26 A
Inks
□ water-based
□ for more details see the data sheets for the inks available
Working conditions
Working temperature □ from 5 to 45°C (41° to 113°F)
Humidity □ from 10 to 90% without condensation
Ingress protection class □ IP54
Maximum altitude (above sea □ 2000 m
level)
Installation conditions
Working position □ any, except for "from the bottom"
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Specifications
Fonts □ Latin, Arabic, Cyrillic, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, etc
□ additional fonts can be installed; in *.ttf, *.bdf formats
Time markers □ Hour, minute, second
□ Day, month, year, the day of week
□ Calendar, shiftcode
Counters □ Incremental, decremental
□ Local, global
Distance from an object to □ 2 ‑ 20 mm
the head
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4500 ‑ User Manual ‑ Revision
. The index A in the document reference number corresponds to the first version of
the manual.
. The document index changes each time the document is updated.
Date of publication Document index

01/2016 A
03/2018 AB
For Marking & Coding Equipment. Photographs and drawings are not binding in detail. This document was
originally written in English. The English text of this document shall alone be authentic and shall prevail in the event
of a dispute. Markem‑Imaje reserves the right to modify the specifications of its products without prior notice. Any
reproduction, even partial, of this document is prohibited. The original manual.
© 2018 Markem-Imaje All Rights Reserved. English Version
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en 03/2018 - AB
User Documentation Department
9, rue Gaspard Monge

B.P. 110
26501 Bourg-lès-Valence Cedex
France
Tél. : +33 (0) 4 75 75 55 00
www.markem-imaje.com
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 Ink bottle usage 40

 Diagnostic wizard 104

 Service procedures 107

 Configuring the display 130

 Configuring global variables 137

 Importing/exporting data 144

 Updating software 150

External connections 153

 Status beacon 155

 Conveyor stoppage output 156

Technical Specifications 157

Because of its architecture, this printer can be used in many configurations.

 About this manual

The following symbols are used in the manual:

Indicates a tip or note.

Indicates important information about this printer.

1 Support beam 6 Control unit (display: 5.7”/144.8 mm diagonal)

2 Enclosed power supply 7 Printer body kit

3 Power cable 8 Printhead

4 Ink bottle (0.5 or 1.0 liter) 9 Photocells (Product sensors)

5 USB connector 10 Nozzle plate

1 Support beam 6 Control unit (display: 5.7”/144.8 mm diagonal)

2 Enclosed power supply 7 Printer body kit

3 Power cable 8 Printhead

4 Ink bottle (0.5 or 1.0 liter) 11 Manufacturer’s plate

Component part Quantity

The installation kit also includes all indispensable screws, washers, nuts,

The printer can be installed on a belt conveyor using the components included in

1. Prepare appropriate mounting holes in the conveyor frame.

Distance L varies depending on the amount of free space available

The mounting holes can be tapped or nuts can be used.

The installation should be adjusted to the existing technical conditions to

2. Fasten the support beam (3)

While following the procedure make sure that the holder fins

4. Fasten the printer (1) to the printer 1

5. Fasten the printer's power

7. Install a bottle (5) of ink of a proper

8. Fasten cable holders (6) to

9. Connect the power cable (2a)

The printer is installed in its standard working position and ready to start.

The distance between the printhead face and objects to be labeled should

Holders supplied in the installation kit allow the printer to be installed on a factory

• The holder can be attached to the printer on the left or right-

• The articulated holder offers 3 positions (a, b, c). b

If the printer is installed in the "downward” position, it is recommended

 First printer startup

After the printer has been installed on a factory conveyor, it is ready to start.

1. Press the button.

If a message indicating unauthorized system components appears after

The 4500 printer can be optionally equipped with a status beacon. The following

After installing the beacon, connect it to the black M12 connector at the back

to black M12 connector

The beacon operates properly immediately after it has been connected to

The user interface consists of a control unit with an interactive touch screen

 Preview of the main screen

Function buttons are use to:

Status LEDs provide visual indicators of:

1 USB access indicator 8 Start/pause printing function button

Ink bottle usage 40

Diagnostic wizard 104

Service procedures 107

Configuring the display 130

Configuring global variables 137

Importing/exporting data 144

Updating software 150

External connections 153

Status beacon 155

Conveyor stoppage output 156

Technical Specifications 157

About this manual

First printer startup

Preview of the main screen

Using the user interface

Menu tree structure

Selecting, editing, and managing jobs; editing printing parameters

Tools for printer settings, maintenance, and service

Using function buttons

Using the virtual keyboard