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9232
9232 S
9232 IP66
9232 E

en

Markem-Imaje S.A.S.
A40051-C 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 Fax : +33 (0) 4 75 82 98 10
 Contents

„„ Safety Instructions 9
„„ Introduction9
„„ Contact9

Description11
„„ Overview12
„„ Front view 13
„„ Back view 13

Interface15
„„ Preview of the main screen 16
923216
9232 E 17

„„ Interface usage principles 18

Menu structure 18
Navigation21
Communication22
Viewing a job 24

Use27
„„ Starting up the printer 28
„„ Shutting down the 9232 printer  30
„„ Starting the 9232 E printer after a drain cycle  29
„„ Shutting down the 9232 E printer 32
Shutdown lasting for more than 7 or 15 days 32
Shutdown lasting for 1-3 days or 3-15 days  32

„„ Sending a job for printing 34

„„ Sending a "production" for printing (9232 E)  36
„„ Managing consumables 37
Replacing a consumable cartridge 39
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Editing41
„„ Managing usage profiles 42
Activating a profile 42
Password Changed 44

„„ Simple modification (Modification in production) 45

Principle (changing a text field) 45
Simple modification of a deferred Date field 47
Simple modification of a Counter field (9232) 48
Simple modification of a Counter field (9232 E)  49

„„ Advanced Creation/Modification 50
Cursor mode: moving the cursor, defining a style and adding a field 50
Field mode: move, modify, delete a field and modify a style 54
Locking/Unlocking a field 57
Modifying a job (Advanced modification) 58
Creating a job 59
Adding/Modifying a Text field 65
Adding/Modifying a Date field 66
Add/Modify a Time field 71
Add/Modify a Counter field 72
Adding/Modifying an External variable field 77
Adding/Modifying a Symbol field 79
Adding/Modifying a Time stamp field 80
Adding/Modifying a Bar code field 82
Adding/Modifying a Shift code field 88
„„ Saving a job 91
„„ Deleting a job (or several jobs) 92
Deleting a job from the selection list 92
Deleting one or more Jobs from the job management screen 93

„„ Deleting a production (9232 E) 94

„„ Creating/Modifying the printing list 95
„„ Entering Chinese characters 98
Pinyin entry method  98
Chinese keyboard  99

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„„ Creating a production (Printer 9232 E) 100

„„ Production modes (Printer 9232 E) 103
Mode 1 (standard mode) 103
Mode 2 (metric mode) 103
Mode 3 (metric mode) 104
Mode 4 (metric mode) 104
Mode 5 (metric mode) 105

„„ Modifying one or more jobs on the fly

in production (9232 E printer)  106
„„ Setting the Tacho step  108
Theoretical Tacho step calculation  108
Calibrating the distance between two jobs (9232 E)  109

Information/History111
„„ Information112
Printer status information 112
Printer configuration information 112
Operating history information 113

„„ History114
Printing history 114
Maintenance history 115
Availability and additive consumption history 116
Warning and fault history 117
Transferring history data 117

Troubleshooting119
„„ Warnings and faults 120
Controlling warnings and faults 121
Fault resolution wizard  122
Full list of warnings and faults 123

„„ Diagnostic wizard 125

Preliminary checks  125
Troubleshooting chart 126

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Maintenance131
„„ Regular maintenance  132
„„ Special operations on the jet  132
Jet troubleshooting 132
Starting up the jet 134
Shutting down the jet 135

„„ Operations on the print head 136

General136
Cleaning the head 138
Adjusting the jet break-off point 140
Performing a printing test 142
Inhibiting certain faults 143

„„ Operations on the ink circuit 144

General144
Replacing the air filter (IP56 model only) 147
Drain and flush the ink circuit 149
Removing the draining/flushing kit 154
Replacing the ink filter 156
Replacing the pressure pump 158
Testing the ink circuit 160

„„ Operations on the electrical compartment 162

Accessing the electrical compartment 162
Description162

„„ Recording maintenance operations 163

Preventive maintenance 163
Replacing spare parts 165

Configuration/Transfer 169
„„ Setting the date and time 170
Setting the date 170
Setting the time 170

„„ Calibrating the touch screen 171

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„„ Defining or modifying a screensaver  171

„„ Choosing the interface language 172
„„ Start-up and shutdown options 173
„„ Configuring inputs and outputs 174
Configuring the warning output 174
Configuring the fault output 174

„„ Configuring network connections 175

Configuring serial links 175
Configuring the Ethernet connection 176

„„ Configuring the Parent/Child function  179

„„ Defining printing settings 181
„„ Transferring data 183
General transfer principle 184
Creating a new destination folder 186
Enabling/disabling overwriting of data 187

External connections  189

„„ General190
„„ Connection190
„„ Marking of industrial interface
board terminals (optional) 191
„„ Operating Characteristics 195
Printing and counter connections 195
Warning and fault outputs 195

„„ Print196
Object detection cell inputs (TRIGG/CELL2) 196
Object detector inhibition input (INHIBIT TRIG) 196
Tachometric generator input (ENCODER) 196
Reverse job direction input (INVERSE MESS) 196
Job synchronisation output (PRINTG) 196

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„„ Counter197
Counter reset input
(COUNTR RESETx/COUNTR RESETy) 197
Counter incrementation/decrementation input
(COUNTR INCRMx/COUNTR INCRMy) 197
Counter end value output (COUNTR END) 197

„„ Job selection by parallel interface 197

Direct selection by job number (independent mode) 197
Selection via the job increment interface 197

„„ Warnings and faults 198

Warning output  198
FAULT output 198

„„ Other functions 199

Printer On/Off input (ON/OFF) 199
Output ready to print (PRINTER READY) 199

„„ Serial / Ethernet links 199

„„ M12 connector pinouts 200
Photocell input (black connector) 200
Encoder input (blue connector) 200
Warning/fault output (yellow connector) 200

Technical Specifications 201

„„ Physical description  202
„„ Performance specifications 202
„„ Connectivity202
„„ Different functions 203
„„ Power sources 203
„„ Inks203
„„ Operating limits 203
„„ Installation conditions 203

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„„ Standards compliance 204

„„ Standard accessories 204
„„ Specific features 205
„„ Industrial interface board (optional) 206
„„ TRIGG signal 207

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„„ Safety Instructions

WARNING: before using the printer, please

carefully read the information concerning safety
and installation in the instructions and the Safety
Read Instruction manual + DVD-Rom Data Sheet (SDS) for the consumables used.

„„ 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 opti-
mized design adapts to the user, offering user-friendly printing and easy maintenance.

„„ Contact
To examine your requirements, please contact your nearest Markem-Imaje representa-
tive.

Markem-Imaje SAS
9, rue Gaspard Monge
BP 110
26501 Bourg-lès-Valence Cedex
FRANCE
Tel. : (33) 04 75 75 55 00
Fax: (33) 04 75 82 98 10
http://www.markem-imaje.com

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„„ Overview
This printer was specially designed to be user-friendly and only provides the user with
access to those parts that he needs to use on a daily basis. It is built on two levels:
- the components used by the operator during everyday use are easily accessible by
simple action;
- the parts used for the printer’s independent operation are protected, and access to
them is limited to maintenance operations.

Power-On LED
Operator interface

Conduit

Print module
Console

Hydraulics
compartment

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„„ Front view
Air filter
USB-Port (model IP56)
SD card reader

Pressure pump

Ink cartridge Make-up

cartridge

„„ Back view
Connection interface
- detection cell (black)
- encoder (blue)
- warning (yellow)

Cable glands:
Ethernet cable
Other connections gland
(Serial/Parallel Link)

Access to Conduit outlet

the electrical
compartment

Plant air
Manufacturer’s connector
plate

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Interface

The printer is fitted with a fully tactile and interactive interface which adapts to each of the operator’s
actions.

„„ Preview of the main screen

The main screen is used for:
- checking printing
- checking the printer’s status
- viewing production information
- viewing the current print job
- accessing the various menus

†† 9232
1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10

1 Name of the job being printed 6 Time remaining indicator

2 Colored background. Printing status 7 Icon bar

3 Network connection indicator 8 Preview of the job being printed

4 Colored bar. Printer information 9 Production information

5 Start/Pause printing 10 Start/Stop printer

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†† 9232 E

1 2 3 4 5 6

9 10 11 12 13

1 Name of the production being printed 8 Preview of the job(s) comprising the production
being printed
2 Colored background. Printing status 9 Icon bar

3 Network connection indicator 10 Selected production mode

4 Colored bar. Printer information 11 Direct access to production jobs

5 Start/Pause printing 12 Access to distance adjustment and/or direct access

to counter settings *
6 Time remaining indicator 13 Start/Stop printer

7 Name of job(s)

* This button is available if production includes metric distances (Mode 2 to Mode 5)

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„„ Interface usage principles

†† Menu structure

„„ Organization of the menu tree structure

The printer’s three main functions are accessed from the main screen:
- Use and printing (1)
- Selecting, editing and managing jobs (2)
- parameter settings and maintenance (3).

Use and printing 1

2 3

Selecting, editing and managing jobs (9232)

or productions (9232 E) parameter settings and maintenance (

Modification of the job in production

(9232) or production (9232 E)

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„„ Selecting, editing and managing jobs - 9232

Font/Size

Delete text
Modify
Modify text

Job Advanced
Modify
(Message) modification
Simple modification
Font/Size

Jobs Text
settings
Date

Hour

Tools
Counter

Bar code

New
Shift code

Custom date/
time

Symbol

Advanced External
Profile variable

Operator
Profile

Manage job Library

Delete

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„„ Parameter settings and maintenance
Print

Maintenance

History Job
Availability/ (Message)
Consumption

Counter
* Warnings/
Faults
Bar code

Job/ Date
Settings Date
Variables
Custom
date/time
Print
Variables Shift code
Profiles
Date

Printer Date/Time Hour

Touchscreen
Display calibration
Tools
Screen
Jet start up saver

Adjust break-
Set-up Language
off point
Input/
Head Unblock Output
Nozzle
Operations
Additive On/Off
introduction Head
Network
Check connectivity
Maintenance
Stability record
Serial link
Draining/ (1 and 2)
Refreshing
Flushing
* Ethernet
Ink circuit
Advanced
Fault
Services Maintenance
override

Job EV
Transfer maintenance
(Message)
All
Language operations
ABC
Font/Logo

Algorithm

* Advanced Profile Running

Information
status

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†† Navigation
The buttons and fields used for operating the interface and navigating the menus are as
follows:

Printing is paused.
One click restarts printing.

Printing has started.

One click pauses printing.

OR Scroll through
a list

Screen path preceded by the

function icon

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†† Communication
„„ Dialog boxes
A dialog box is shown to inform the user or request confirmation:

Close the dialog

box and go back
to the previous
screen

Yes Confirm the action Cancel the

No action, go back
to the previous
screen

„„ Printer status
The top left part of the screen shows the printer’s current status against a background
colour that varies according to its status:

GREY

- Printing paused
OR
- Printer shut GREEN
down
- Printing in
progress
OR
- Printer ready

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The table below gives a summary of the different statuses and the corresponding back-
ground colour according to the printing status:

INFORMATION COLOR STATUS

Printer
Printer shut down Gray
stopped

Printing
Paused Gray
paused
started
Printer

Ready Green Printer ready

Printing
enabled
Printing
Print Green
started

„„ Information bar

By pressing the information bar button , information on the printer’s operation can be
accessed (jet status, jet speed, motor speed, etc.).

Depending on its colour, the information bar can also be used to view any faults or
warnings, and provides direct access to a list of faults or warnings and how to resolve
them. For more details, refer to the section on viewing faults and warnings.

Fault

Warning

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†† Viewing a job
The interface can be used for viewing a job’s preview clearly and easily. There are three
different viewing sizes.

Use the and buttons to switch from one size to another.

The job is shown on the screen as it will

be printed. The size of the job on the
screen will be the same size printed.

The job preview is adjusted to the

display area. The entire job is visible.

- In production: the job preview is

enlarged for easier viewing.

- Editing: the job preview is enlarged to

make it easier to select a field using a
finger.

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If the preview is too big for the display area, scroll across the job using a finger:

The red block on the view bar scrolls

across according to the part of the job it is
displaying.

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„„ Starting up the printer

To be able to start printing, the printer must be started up once it is switched on.

00:01:30

2 The printer is on but not started up.

The ink circuit and jet are not started up.

The printer’s status is shown at the top

left of the screen.

Click on .

3 Confirm the printer is starting up in the

window displayed.

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4 The printer is starting up.

00:02:00

5 The printer is started up and ready to

print.

The ink circuit and jet are started up.

NOTE: An option starts up the printer without starting up the jet:

► ► ► ► ► Automatic Startup jet
If this option is disabled, only the ink circuit will be started up when pressing
. The operator will then be able to start up the jet manually in the “Head
Operations” screen: ► ► .Job Source

WARNING: it is recommended to always print a series between starting up

and stopping the printer. Repeatedly starting up and shutting down the printer
without actually printing may result in abnormally low viscosity.

„„ Starting the 9232 E printer after a drain cycle

If the printer has been shut down for more than 7 or 15 days:
1. Take the caps off the nozzle holders.
2. Replace an ink cartridge and a full additive cartridge.
3. Plug in the power cord if necessary.
4. Press .
5. Run a refresh for 2 minutes: ►

The start-up time after a drain cycle is approximately 20 minutes.

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„„ Shutting down the 9232 printer

Shutting down the printer corresponds to shutting down the ink circuit and jet. The
touch screen interface is still available after the ink circuit has been shut down and the
interface can be used.

WARNING: the 9232 printer must be turned off before disconnecting it from the
mains.

1
The printer is printing, ready to print, or
paused.

Click on .

2 Select the shutdown type.

Cancelling printer shutdown

Return to previous step.

Short shutting down - Standard ink 1-3 days

Long shutting down - Standard ink 3-15 days

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3 The printer is shutting down.

The shutdown time depends on the ink

and the temperature.

4 The printer has been shut down but the

power is still on.

The ink circuit and jets have been shut

down.

Restart the printer

NOTE: A function shuts down the printer automatically after a certain period of
inactivity: ► ► ► ► ► Automatic shutdown

WARNING: in the event of an extended shutdown (between 3 and 15 days),

it is recommended that this option is activated ► ► ► ► ►

Extended shutdown .
An extended shutdown procedure will be run every time the printer is shut
down.
If a shutdown lasts more than 15 days, the ink circuit must be fully drained and
flushed (See Maintenance chapter).

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„„ Shutting down the 9232 E printer

Shutting down the printer corresponds to shutting down the ink circuit and jet. The
touch screen interface is still available after the ink circuit has been shut down and the
interface can be used.

WARNING: If the printer uses pigmented or semi-pigmented ink, it is essential

to leave the printer on.
See the “Ink Requirement Specification” (IRS) sheet supplied with your printer
or your ink cartridges.

†† Shutdown lasting for more than 7 or 15 days

If a shutdown lasts more than 7 or 15 days, the ink circuit must be fully drained and
flushed.
See the Maintenance section, under Draining and flushing the ink circuit.

†† Shutdown lasting for 1-3 days or 3-15 days

1
The printer is printing, ready to print, or
paused.

Click on .

2 Select the shutdown type

The period displayed depends on the ink
used.

Cancelling printer shutdown

Return to previous step.

Short shutdown - Pigmented 1-2 days

/ semi-pigmented ink
Short shutting down - Standard ink 1-3 days
Long shutdown - Pigmented 2-7 days
/ semi-pigmented ink
Long shutting down - Standard ink 3-15 days

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3 The printer is shutting down.

The shutdown time depends on the ink

and the temperature.

4 The printer is stopped.

The ink circuit is stopped.

Pigmented or semi-pigmented ink:

always leave the printer on.

To restart the printer, click on

Leaving the printer on allows the active standby mode to turn on once every two hours
in order to prevent ink deposits and blockage of the solenoid valves.

NOTE: An option starts up the printer without starting up the jet:

► ► ► ► ► Automatic Startup jet
If this option is disabled, only the ink circuit will be started up when pressing
. The operator will then be able to start up the jet manually in the “Head
Operations” screen: ► ► .Job Source

WARNING: it is recommended to always print a series between starting up

and stopping the printer. Repeatedly starting up and shutting down the printer
without actually printing may result in abnormally low viscosity.

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„„ Sending a job for printing

Sending a job for printing means making the job ready for printing.

2 The currently selected job is highlighted

in blue.

This pictogram is displayed in front of

the current job in production.

3 A preview of the job selected is shown

on the left of the screen. If the job
contains fields that can be modified in
simple modification mode, these fields
are highlighted in blue in the preview
(see Editing section).

Search for a job by name

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4 The new job selected is shown on the

main screen and is ready to be printed.

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„„ Sending a "production" for printing (9232 E)

Sending a "production" for printing means making it ready to be printed.

2 The currently selected "production" is

highlighted in green.

This pictogram before the name of the

"production" indicates that it is
currently selected for printing.

3 A preview of the selected "production"

is shown on the left side of the screen.
If the production contains jobs with
fields that can be modified in simple
modification mode, these fields are
highlighted in blue in the preview (see
Editing section).

Search for a production by name

The new "production" selected is

displayed on the main screen and is
ready to be printed.

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„„ Managing consumables
The remaining life and references of consumables are shown on the main screen:

Additive reference
Ink reference

Ink life remaining Additive life remaining

indicator indicator

Ink life Additive life

NOTE: The ink life varies depending on the number of characters in the job.
The additive life varies depending on the ambient temperature.

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The indicators can show various status values depending on the remaining life of the
consumable.

Color Life remaining indi-

Information/Action
cator status

Green
Consumable OK.
Green
The cartridge should NOT be replaced.
Green

Level low.
A warning is displayed.
Orange
The cartridge can be replaced.
Orange

Level critical.
A warning is displayed.

The cartridge must be replaced quickly.

Red

Consumable empty.
A fault is displayed.

Printing is impossible. The cartridge must be

replaced immediately.

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†† Replacing a consumable cartridge

WARNING: Do not replace consumables unless a Consumable

warning or fault is signalled by the printer.

1 Open the door.

Ink cartridge

Make-up cartridge

2
Remove the cartridge holder for the
consumable to be changed.

3 Ink Additive Unlock the cartridge (pin in central

position).

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4 Remove the cartridge.

The consumable’s reference

number is written on the
cartridge’s label.

5 Insert a new full cartridge.

6 Ink Additive Lock the cartridge (pin facing the

needle).

7 Put the cartridge holder back in place.

Close the door.

WARNING: the contents of the ink cartridge is entirely transferred into the
printer's internal tank in one hour. The cartridge therefore remains empty
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This interface has been designed to enable jobs to be edited quickly and easily.
A job comprises one or more fields which can be of different types (text, date, time,
counter, barcode, etc.).

There are two editing levels:

–– the simple modification level allows simple modifications to be made and makes
certain fields secure.
–– the advanced modification level allows all the content and formats in all the fields
to be modified.
In advanced modification, a Locking /Unlocking function prevents or authorizes
access to the fields in simple modification mode.

Certain functions specific to the 9232 E printer are set out at the end of the section.

„„ Managing usage profiles

Profiles managing access to the different job modification levels and printer settings.
There are 2 types of profiles in the printer:
–– operator profile: provides access to the simple modification level. The operator can
only change those fields in a job that are not locked.
–– advanced profile: provides access to both modification levels, simple and advanced.
An advanced user can modify all a job’s fields and define which fields are locked in
simple modification.

†† Activating a profile

1 The profile icon that can be seen on the

main screen shows the currently acti-
vated profile.

: the operator profile is activated.

: the advanced profile is activated.

To activate another profile, click on the

profile icon.

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2 Press the icon of the profile to be

activated.

NOTE: The grey icon corresponds to

the currently activated profile
(operator).

3 A password is required to activate the

advanced profile.

Enter the password then confirm.

NOTE: The default password is

"0000"Job Source It can be
changed in advanced profile
in:
► ► .

4 A confirmation is displayed.

The new profile is activated.

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†† Password Changed

1 The advanced profile must be activated

before the password can be changed.

The password can therefore be changed

by ► ► .

Click on .

2 Type in the new password, then confirm.

Confirm the new password by typing it in

again.

3 A confirmation is displayed.

The password has been successfully

changed.

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„„ Simple modification (Modification in production)

†† Principle (changing a text field)
Simple modification mode is used to change the content of certain fields in a job.

1
Modify the current print job

Access the selection list to modify

another job

2 The fields that can be modified are

highlighted in blue.

Press one of the blue fields to modify it,

e.g. a text field.

3 Modify the content of the text field.

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4 The change to the text field is shown.

Click on to save the changes.

5 Confirm the change made to the job in

the window displayed.

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†† Simple modification of a deferred Date field

1 Select the Date field to be modified.

2 Modify the Deferred Date field by

changing the interval:

Define the interval value

Select the interval unit: day, week, month

or year.

1 2 The changes instantly appear in the

preview area.
3

3 The change to the deferred Date field is

shown in the job.

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†† Simple modification of a Counter field (9232)

1 Select the Counter field to be modified.

2 Reset the counter to its starting value.

OR
Reset the counter to the
desired value.

3 The modification made to the counter is

shown in the job.

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†† Simple modification of a Counter field (9232 E)

1 If the job or one of the two jobs contains

a counter, a button is displayed giving
direct access to settings .

2 Press the button.

3 Reset the counter to its starting value.

OR
Reset the counter to the
desired value.

4 The modification made to the counter is

shown in the job.

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„„ Advanced Creation/Modification
In simple modification, press to go to advanced modification. The editing screen in
advanced modification alternates between the following two modes:

Cursor mode Field mode

To switch to field mode, select a field by To go back to cursor mode:

clicking above. - press the editing area outside the
fields or
- press .

†† Cursor mode: moving the cursor, defining a style and adding a

field
This is the default mode if no field has been selected. In cursor mode, a red cursor
flashes in the editing field and there are red arrows around the editing field. In this
mode, the following actions are possible:

–– Moving the cursor

–– Defining a field’s font style before creating it
–– Adding a field at the cursor position

Click in this area

to change the
scale unit (mm, Font style
inches or points) associated with the
cursor

Red cursor
movement
arrows. Red cursor

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„„ Moving the cursor

The cursor can be moved in two ways:

Press the editing field in the desired

location for an approximate movement
with magnetism to the marker lines.

Marker lines

OR

Use the red arrows for a precise

movement.

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„„ Adding a field
Click on one of the blue icons at the bottom of the screen to add the desired field type.
The new field is shown at the cursor position.

Display the following

field types

Text Date Hour Counter Bar Symbol Shiftcode Time External

code stamp variable

For more information on how to add a particular type of field, refer to the section
concerned.

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„„ Defining a field’s font style before its creation

1 In cursor mode, the font style applied at

the cursor position is shown in red in the
top right corner of the screen.

Click on .

2 Three style attributes can be modified:

- the font
- the font size
- the bolderization of the characters.

The font sizes available will depend on

the choice of font.

3 Once the modifications have been made,

click on .

4 Changes to the style come into effect at

the cursor position.

The next field created will have the font

style defined.

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†† Field mode: move, modify, delete a field and modify a style

Editing switches to field mode if a field is selected using the finger. In field mode, the
selected field is highlighted in blue. The arrow keys around the editing field and the font
style indicator turn blue. In this mode, the following actions are possible:

–– Moving a field
–– Modify a field’s content ;
–– Modifying the font style of an existing field ;
–– Delete a field .

Click in this area to

change the scale
unit (mm, inches Font style
or points) applied to the field
Blue field Field type
movement arrows

Selected field
highlighted in blue

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„„ Moving a field
A field can be moved in two ways:

Approximate movement:

1. Select the field to move by clicking

above;

2. Press a 2nd time and hold down in

the field and use the finger to drag it
to the desired position. By dragging
the field towards a marker line, it will
automatically be aligned with it by
magnetism.
OR
End movement:

1. Press the field to select it;

2. Use the blue arrows to move the field.

2
1

„„ Modifying a field’s content

Select the field to be modified, then

click on the icon at the bottom of
the screen to access the modification
screen.

The type of selected field is shown in

blue under the font style indicator.

For more details on how to modify a particular type of field, refer to the corresponding
section.

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„„ Modify a field’s font style

1 Press the field concerned to select it.

The font style currently applied to the

selected field is shown in blue in the top
right corner of the screen.

Click on .

2 Three style attributes can be modified:

- the font
- the font size
- the bolderization of the characters.

The font sizes available will depend on

the choice of font.

3 The style changes made in the field are

shown.

Once the modifications have been made,

click on .

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„„ Delete a field

1 Press the field concerned to select it.

Press to delete the selected field.

2 The field is deleted.

The interface returns to cursor mode.

†† Locking/Unlocking a field
This function enables simple, secure modification of certain fields to be authorized
without affecting the overall layout of the job.
In advanced modification mode, certain fields may be locked or unlocked.
The content of unlocked fields may be modified in simple modification mode.

Example for a Counter field:

: The field is unlocked, click to lock

the field.

: The field is locked, click to unlock

the field.

When a field is created, it is unlocked by

default.

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†† Modifying a job (Advanced modification)

Access the selection list to modify

another job.

Modify the current print job.

2 Select the job to be modified.

3 The simple modification screen is

shown.
For more information on how to use this
screen, refer to the section on simple
modifications.

Access the job settings.

Click on .

4 The editing screen for the job is shown.

The fields can be modified, moved or
deleted. New fields can be added.

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†† Creating a job
A job is made up of different types of fields. Each field type corresponds to a data type
(text, date, counter, etc.).

1 In the main screen, click on .

2 In the job selection screen, click on .

3 Enter job name

Enter the name of the new job.

Click on .

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4 The job settings screen is displayed:

The default settings entered are

preselected.
The preview displays the marking
options. The overall height of the job can
vary according to the settings defined.

Press to confirm the settings and

enter in the job’s editing.

Access the full list of job param-

eters

„„ Modifying the main settings for the job

–– Selecting the object speed: by leaving the algorithm selection on Auto, the
object speed can be modified.

–– Choosing a specific algorithm:

NOTE: For more details about

algorithms, see the technical
characteristics at the end of this
manual.

If a specific algorithm is chosen, the maximum object speed is limited but may
be modified in two different ways:
• Less than the maximum value: in all cases.
• More than the maximum value: up to 25,000 mm/s for LR algorithms.

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–– Number of marker lines: the number of marker lines defines the default
font used in the job. The choice of number of marker lines depends on the
algorithm or speed selected. With a multi-line algorithm, the number of marker
lines is fixed.

5 The editing screen is shown. The first

field can be created.

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„„ Modifying job settings

The job parameters can be accessed using the following paths from the main screen:

► ► OR ► ► ►

–– Head direction: the value for this setting depends on where the printer is installed
on the production line and on the desired reading result.
The printer offers a choice from the following four configurations:

–– Product speed: if the products are moved at a constant speed, enter the speed
value in millimetres per second (from 1 to 9999 mm/s). If the Encoder mode is used,
enter the product’s maximum speed value.

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–– Algorithm number: the algorithm is a calculation formula enabling optimal print

quality to be obtained for a given font, at a given size and speed.
If you leave the algorithm set to AUTO, the best algorithm is selected automatically
based on the settings entered.
If you select a particular algorithm, the printer will offer a selection of appropriate
fonts but the maximum speed will be fixed.

NOTE: the editing area is determined by the speed and selected algorithm.
Depending on the settings, certain zones may not be printable. If this occurs,
the affected zones are shown in orange. Any fields that overlap unprintable
zones are also shown in orange.

–– Speed measurement: this setting defines whether or not speed measurement is

inactive (constant speed), if it is made using an encoder (tachometer) or with 1 or 2
cells.

Constant speed: no speed measurement, the speed is assumed to be constant.

Encoder: select this mode to use a speed detector, also called a tachometer, which
continuously synchronizes the printer’s printing speed and the speed of the objects
to be printed on the production line. This is particularly useful important if the objects’
speed is not constant. In this case, also define the Encoder Division setting: enter a
value (from 1 to 63) to determine the desired character width for printing. The higher
the division value, the more the characters are spaced out.

Cells: select this mode to measure the speed using 1 or 2 cells.

In this case, also define the setting ► ► ► Photocell distance
(see the Configuration section for more details about this setting).

NOTE: for more information on the cell and encoder connections, see the External
Connections section.

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–– Trig mode: this setting is used for selecting single, repeated or multitop mode.
• Single: this mode corresponds to the printing of a single job per object.
• Repeated: this mode corresponds to continuous printing as long an object is
detected. The print spacing can be defined in the Repetitive Interval setting (from 2
to 9999 mm).
• Multitop: this mode corresponds to the continuous printing of a set number of jobs
for a top object. The number of jobs printed per top object can be defined in the
Number of Multitops setting (from 1 to 255). The print spacing can be defined in the
Repetitive Interval setting (from 2 to 9999 mm).

–– Unit: this setting is used to define the unit of the Forward Margin, Return Margin and
Repeated Interval values. This selection can be in millimeters, meters or inches.

–– TRIGG filtering (μs): this parameter corresponds to the minimum time that the
object detection signal must reach to be acknowledged by the printer. The value
must be between 200 and 12,700 μs. Increase this time in the event of untimely
printing.

–– Forward margin: this setting represents the space between the object’s point of
detection and the start of printing when the job is printed from the first character
(from 3 to 9999 mm).

–– Return margin: this setting represents the space between the object’s point of
detection and the start of printing when the job is printed from the last character
(from 3 to 9999 mm).

–– DIN mode: selecting the DIN mode enables a message to be printed as follows:

After selecting the DIN mode, the associated tabulation setting can be changed
(005 by default). This setting defines the distance between two fields (value in mm or
Htrame depending on the selected setting).

If you select a "chimney" font (Latin chim) using the button, the result is as
follows:

NOTE: the default settings applied to all jobs can be modified

in: ► ► ►

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†† Adding/Modifying a Text field

1 Position the cursor at the desired

position, then click on to add a Text
field to the cursor’s position.

Define the field’s font style before its

creation.

2 Enter the text.

Click on .

The Text field is unlocked: only the

content of the text can be changed
in simple modification mode.
Press to lock the field.

Available if the "Chinese" font style

is selected.

3 The new Text field is shown in the job.

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†† Adding/Modifying a Date field

A Date field inserts the current date or a deferred date to the job. Up to 6 deferred
dates can be inserted in addition to the current date. The current date will correspond
to a Date field. Deferred dates will correspond to Date 1 to 6 fields. The options for
formatting the Date, Date 1 and Dates 2 to 6 are different.

1 Position the cursor at the desired

position, then press to add a Date
field to the cursor’s position.

Define the field’s font style before its

creation.

If there are one or more dates already in

the job, a list of the existing dates is dis-
played. It will then be possible to reuse
one or create a new one.

2 Define the interval value:

To enter the current date, leave the
interval on 0.
To enter a deferred date, define an
interval other than 0.

Select the interval unit: day, week, month

or year.
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3 For example, when defining an interval

of 10 months, the preview shows the
new date calculated.

The Date field is unlocked: only the

interval can be changed as a simple
modification.
Press to lock the field.

Modify the date format.

(See below)

Click on to insert the date in the job.

4 The new Date field is shown in the job.

„„ Modify the date format

To add an element at the cursor position,

select it from one of the dropdown lists
underneath.

Access the Date field parameters

Access other deferred Date formats

Click on to validate the format

(return to Screen 2).

WARNING: if a date is present both in the body of a job and in a bar code of the
same job, its format must be compatible with the type of bar code used.

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The content of dropdown lists varies from one date type to the next. You can insert:
day

d: day of the week (digit from 1 to 7)

dd: day of the month (number from 01 to 31)

ddd: day of the year (number from 001 to 366)

dyprog: day of the year, programmable for Date 1 only. Its value depends on the Modulo Date 1
setting. See the description of the Modulo Date 1 setting for more details.

dprog: day, programmable for Dates 2 to 6. Its value depends on the Modulo Date 2-6 setting. See
the description of the Modulo Date 2-6 setting for more details.

week

ww: week of the year (number from 01 to 53)

month

mm: month of the year (number from 01 to 12)

mmm: month of the year (first three letters) for Dates 2 to 6.

mmm1: month of the year in Language 1 (first three letters)

mmm2: month of the year in language 2 (first three letters)

year

y: last digit of the year (0 to 9)

yy: last two digits of the year (between 00 and 99)

yyyy: the 4 digits of the year (from 0001 to 9999)

NOTE: Modulo Date 1 and Modulo Date 2-6 are defined in the date field settings.
Language 1 and Language 2 are defined in the printer’s Date variable
settings.

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„„ Modifying Date field settings

–– Modulo Date 1: this parameter is used for deferred dates with an interval of more
than 365 days. Its value influences the dyprog element according to the following
integer division principle:
Interval Modulo Date 1
– n × Modulo Date 1 n
dyprog

The interval (in days) of the deferred date is the dividend, Modulo Date 1 the divisor,
n the integer quotient, and dyprog the remainder of the integer division. The dyprog
element is therefore used to encode the date according to the Modulo using the
following formula:
dyprog = Interval – (n × Modulo Date 1)
For example, an operator enters a deferred date with an interval of 1,000 days,
dyprog will vary according to the Modulo value:
Modulo dyprog
365 1000 - (2 × 365) = 270
600 1000 - (1 × 600) = 400
730 1000 - (1 × 730) = 270
1000 1000 - (1 × 1000) = 0

–– Modulo Date 2 to 6: the same principle as for Modulo Date 1 but applied to Dates 2
to 6 and the dprog element.

NOTE: the Modulo value must not exceed the interval value. The default value for
Modulo Date 1 and for Modulo Dates 2 to 6 is 1000.

NOTE: the default settings applied to Date fields in all jobs can be modified in:
► ► ►
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„„ Modifying the printer’s Date variable settings

► ► ► ►

–– First day of the week: used to define the first day of the week. For example, if
Thursday is defined as the first day of the week, Wednesday will be the last day.

–– Date change time: used to define the time at which the date changes to the next
day. For example, if the time is set to 05:00, the day’s date will change at 5:00 a.m.,
not at midnight.

–– Hour date 1 to 6 change: used to define the time at which the date changes, for
deferred dates 1 to 6.

–– Zeros before figure: used to select whether leading zeros are printed for dates
(e.g. 01/01/2015 → 1/1/2015). The printer’s main date also takes this setting into
account.

NOTE: The "Zeros before figure" setting is not available on the 9232 E.

–– Month language 1: for selecting the language in which the month for the date and
Date 1 will be written (item mmm1 from the “Month” drop-down list).

–– Month language 2: for selecting the language in which the month for the date and
Date 1 will be written (item mmm2 from the “Month” drop-down list).

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†† Add/Modify a Time field

1 Position the cursor at the desired

position, then press to add a Time
field at the cursor position.

Define the field’s font style before

its creation.

2 Use the blue arrows to move within the

time.
Click on Delete to remove the element
preceding the cursor.
Click on one of the possible elements
below the preview line to insert it.

OR
The AM/PM element is added to the
possible choices if the machine’s time is
defined using the 12-hour format in the
time setting screen:

► ► ► ►

Click on to validate the format and

insert the field.

3 The new Time field is shown in the job.

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†† Add/Modify a Counter field

1 Position the cursor at the desired

position, then click on to add a
Counter field to the cursor’s position.

Define the field’s font style before its

creation.

2 The preview line summarizes the

counter’s characteristics.

Access the Counter field parameters

The Counter field is unlocked:

in simple modification mode, the
counter can only be reset to its
starting value or any other value.
Press to lock the field.

„„ Modifying the counter’s characteristics

–– Select the counter number. The printer can contain a maximum of 15.

WARNING: if the counter selected is already being used in another

job, its characteristics will be replaced by the default settings. For this
reason, if the same counter has to be used in more than one job, it is
recommended that its characteristics are defined as the default settings.

If a counter is present in both the body of a job and a bar code, its format
must be compatible with the type of bar code used.

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–– Select the counter type: numeric, alphabetic, alphanumeric, hexadecimal or

custom.

–– Select the starting value, maximum of 9 digits

–– Select the final value, maximum of 9 digits

–– Select the counter step, 1 to 99. This is the counter’s incrementation value. For
example, if the counter step is set to 10, the counter goes up by 10 with each
incrementation.

–– Select the batch value, between 0 and 999,999. This is the number of items
in a batch. The counter is incremented when the batch value is reached. For
example, if the batch value is set to 5, the counter will only increment by the
counter step value after 5 items have been detected.

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3 Changes made to the counter are shown

in the preview line.

Click on to insert the counter in the

job.

4 The new Counter field is shown in the

job.

„„ Modifying the Counter field settings

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–– Increment type: used for selecting the counter’s incrementation mode.

Idle: frozen counter

Input x: the counter is incremented by

the industrial interface board COUNTR
INCRMx input.

Input y: the counter is incremented by

the industrial interface board COUNTR
INCRMy input.

Object: the counter is incremented by

the industrial interface board TRIGG
input or by the cell connected to the
connector.

Job: the counter is incremented when

the printer prints a job.

Linked: the counter is incremented when

the previous job is completed.

–– External reset: used for selecting the industrial interface board input through which
the counter can be reset to its starting value.

None: no input can be used to reset to

the starting value.

Input x: reset to the starting value by

the industrial interface board COUNTR
RESETx input.

Input y: reset to the starting value by

the industrial interface board COUNTR
RESETy input.

Inputs x or y: reset to the starting value

by COUNTR RESETx or COUNTR
RESETy input.

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–– Activate output: used to activate or deactivate the Industrial interface board

COUNTR END output which changes state when the counter reaches its final value.

–– Print leading zeros: displays or hides the zeros at the beginning of the counter
value. If this option is disabled, changes will be visible in the counter’s editing screen:

–– Reset / Object signal: if this option is enabled, the counter will be reset to its starting
value when each new item is detected by the photocell.

–– Auto RZ: determines whether the counter is reset to its starting value as soon as the
job is no longer active.

NOTES: - For the references to the industrial interface board connections, see the
External Connections section.
- The default parameters applied to the Counter fields for all jobs can be
modified in: ► ► ►

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†† Adding/Modifying an External variable field

This type of field is used to reserve locations in a job for variable information to be
transmitted by an external RS232/V24 or RS422 link (e.g. weight from a weighing
machine, information from a PLC or from a bar code reader).
Up to ten external variables can be inserted in a message.

If no information is transmitted, the reserved locations are shown in the printed job by a
selected character visible on screen.

1 Position the cursor at the desired

position, then press to add an
external Variable field to the cursor’s
position.

Define the field’s font style before

its creation.

2 The field characteristics may be modified

in this screen.

–– Select the desired character.

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–– Define the number of characters to display. This is also the number of

characters reserved for the external variable.

3 The preview line shows the external

variable as it would be printed if no
information is transmitted.

4 The External variable field is displayed

in the job.

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†† Adding/Modifying a Symbol field

A symbol can be inserted into a job. This is a special shape, a drawing or a logo. To
make a symbol available, it must first be imported to the printer using the Transfer font/
symbol function. The font containing the symbol must be selected.

1 Position the cursor at the desired

position, then press to add a Symbol
field at the cursor’s position.

2 Select the symbol to insert then confirm.

3 The new Symbol field is shown in the

job.

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†† Adding/Modifying a Time stamp field

A time stamp field enables time and date variables, pre-coded in the time stamp table,
to be inserted in the job: ► ► ► ►

1 Position the cursor at the desired

position, then press to add a Time
stamp field to the cursor’s position.

Define the field’s font style before

its creation.

2 Compose the date and time information

to encode.
To add an element at the cursor position,
select it from the list below:
dow: day of week (7 values)
dom: day of month (31 values)
doy: day of year (366 values)
www: week of year (52 values)
mon: month of year (12 values)
yyy: year (10 values)
hhh: hour (24 values)
min: minutes (60 values)
separators: /: - . () _

3 This example shows the preview of a

Time stamp field comprising the Day of
month and Year elements, separated by
a slash.
Once composition is finished, confirm to
insert the field in the job.

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4 The new Time stamp field is shown in

the job.

„„ Time stamp table settings

► ► ► ►

This screen is used to access the

various time stamp tables corresponding
to date and time items that can be
inserted in a Time stamp field.

Press a box to modify it, and enter a

new value using the keyboard that
is displayed. Once the box has been
modified, the new value can be copied to
all boxes by pressing .

Example table for the Day of month item

NOTE: In a given Time stamp table, all boxes contain the same number of
characters as the longest box.
If a box needs to contain fewer characters than the longest box, the missing
characters will be replaced with spaces.

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†† Adding/Modifying a Bar code field

This field type is used to transcribe miscellaneous fixed or variable information as bar
codes. Various types of bar codes are available for use in a job. A job may contain up to
four Bar code fields.

1 Position the cursor at the desired

position, then press to add a Bar
code field to the cursor’s position.

Define the field’s font style before

its creation.

2 Select the bar code type and the position

of the plain text transcription. A preview
of the selected options is displayed.

Access the Bar code field set-

tings.

3 Create the bar code content using the

items on the icon bar. The available
items depend on the type of bar code
selected.
The cursor can be moved within the bar
code content using the red arrows.
To insert an item at the cursor position,
press the icon corresponding to the item.
Click on an item to select it. When an
item is selected, it can be modified (Text
item only) or deleted.
Editing a bar code uses a similar
principle to that for editing a job.

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4 For example, when a Date item is

inserted, a list of the dates already
created in the job is shown. Select an
existing date or create a new date to
insert it in the bar code.
The screens for creating and modifying
bar code items are identical to those for
creating and modifying fields in a job.

5 This example shows a bar code after

inserting a Text item and a Date item.
Confirm the content to insert the bar
code in the job.

6 The new Bar code field is shown in the

job.

WARNING: if a date or counter is present in both the body of a job and a bar
code, its format must be compatible with the type of bar code used.

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„„ Modifying the settings of a Bar code field

Return to default settings.

The list of modifiable settings depends on the type of bar code selected in the previous
screen.

–– Height: select a height value from the list of available values. The height is
expressed in points and is limited to the height of the fonts present.
For EAN8, EAN13, UPCA and UPCE bar codes, if the plain text printing option is
selected, the following heights can be configured: height of the bar code, spacing
between the plain text and the bar code, font height used for the plain text (subject to
fonts available).

–– Expansion (bolderization): relates to EAN8, EAN13, UPCA and UPCE bar codes:
enter the cell size value (1 or 2). If value 2 is selected, the code height cannot be
less than 16 points.

–– Narrow bar: enter a value from 1 to 4 frames. Narrow bar must be strictly less than
Wide bar.

–– Narrow space: enter a value from 1 to 4 frames. Narrow space must be strictly less
than Wide space.

–– Wide bar: enter a value from 2 to 9 frames.

–– Wide space : enter a value from 2 to 9 frames.

–– Inverse print: enable this option to print the bar code in reverse video. Black and
white areas will be inverted.

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–– Check byte: enable this option to include the check byte at the end of the bar code.
The check byte will be included in the bar code but will not be visible in the plain text
transcription. It is only available for industrial codes.

–– Quiet zone (margin): enable this option to place white edges before and after a bar
code printed in reverse video. This option is automatically enabled or disabled in
conjunction with the Inverse print option. When enabled automatically, the option
may be disabled manually.

NOTE: the default settings applied to Bar code fields for all jobs can be modified in:
► ► ► .
A default bar code type can be defined, with associated settings.

„„ Bar code characteristics

Industrial codes

2/5 interleaved

–– This bar code may only be used to represent numerical characters.

–– May contain variables (counter, date, etc.).
–– May contain a maximum of 32 characters.
–– If a check byte is not used, the number of characters entered must be even.
–– If a check byte is used, the number of characters entered must be odd.
–– Alphabetic representations of dates, postdates and shift codes are impossible.

Code 39

–– This bar code may be used to represent alphabetic characters, digits and the
following additional characters: = . , space $ / + %
–– May contain variables (counter, date, etc.).
–– May contain a maximum of 32 characters.
–– The check byte is optional.

Datamatrix code

–– Datamatrix is a matrix-type bar code comprising a square or rectangular code formed

from adjacent dots or cells. ECC 200 code is used.

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–– The size of the cells is programmable: 1 or 2 drops. (Bolderization → select 1 or 2).

The code height varies depending on this setting:

Bolderization Code height

1 8 → 32 cells
2 8 → 16 cells

–– The code may be used to print all types of variables.

Maximum coding length

Code height
8 8 10 12 12 12 14 16 16 16 18 20 22 24 26 32
(number of cells)
Code width
18 32 10 12 26 36 14 16 36 48 18 20 22 24 26 32
(number of cells)
Number of numeric char-
10 20 6 10 32 44 16 24 64 98 36 44 60 72 88 124
acters encoded
Number of alphanumeric
6 13 3 6 22 31 10 16 46 72 25 31 43 52 64 91
characters encoded

"Bolderization" set to 1
Height of the printed code
8 8 10 12 12 12 14 16 16 16 18 20 22 24 26 32
(number of drops)
Width of the printed code
18 32 10 12 26 36 14 16 36 48 18 20 22 24 26 32
(number of drops)

"Bolderization" set to 2
Height of the printed code
16 16 20 24 24 24 28 32 32 32
(number of drops)
Width of the printed code
36 64 20 24 52 72 28 32 72 96
(number of drops)

–– Datamatrix codes have a margin or quiet zone, which is a blank area on all sides of
the code that must not contain any graphic elements likely to interfere with bar code
reading. The width of the quiet zone corresponds to one elementary module on each
of the four sides of the Datamatrix.

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To print Datamatrix, it's necessary to have a perfect configuration of DTO and printer
parameter in order to have the best conditions to print a square shape.
To do that, use this mathematical operation:
1
x (nb of dots - 1) + 1 dot size
Horizontal resolution

Example for 16 dots Datamatrix - Set the printer to have a square shape of:
1
Datamatrix length = x (16 - 1) + 0,4 = 6,2 mm
2,6

–– Three algorithms improve the quality of printed data with the 9232 dot-matrix printer
(for the height of 16, 18 and 24-dot Datamatrix codes).
These algorithms can be selected in the "Algorithm Number" menu depending on the
Datamatrix code height.

1. Select the vertical resolution:

→ → →

2. Select the correct horizontal resolution:

3. Select the correct algorithm depending on the Datamatrix height:

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†† Adding/Modifying a Shift code field

A shift code is used to print recurring time information over a daily period. The code is
defined based on a starting time and an interval duration.
A job may include one shift code.

1 Position the cursor at the desired

position, then press to add a Shift
code field to the cursor’s position.

Define the field’s font style before

its creation.

2 Select the type (1) of information to be

used as the shift code in the job:
– alphabetic, 26 letters (A to Z)
– alphabetic, 24 letters (excluding I
1 2 and O)
– numeric (0 to 99)
3 3 – custom
NOTE: In Custom mode, one table may
be assigned for each day of the week, or
for the entire week.
4

Select the format (2) in which the start-

ing time will be expressed:
– 24 hours
– AM or PM
Next define the starting time (3) and the
interval by pressing the corresponding
boxes. Screen 3 is then shown.

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3 Use the and buttons to express

the starting time and interval time in
hours and minutes.
The list of shift codes for different times
of day in accordance with the settings is
shown on screen 2.
Confirm the settings on screen 2.

4 The new Shift code field is inserted in

the job.
The shift code corresponding to the
current time is shown.

„„ Modifying the Shift code field settings

The default settings applied to all Shift code fields may be modified in:

► ► ► ►

This screen is similar to the one that is displayed when a Shift code field is created or
modified. It is used in exactly the same way.

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To access the advanced settings, press .

This screen shows the three coding tables and enables them to be modified:

alphabetic, 26 letters

alphabetic, 24 letters (excluding I and O)

numeric

Press a box to modify it, and enter a new value using the keyboard that is displayed.
Once the box has been modified, the new value can be copied to all boxes by
pressing .

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„„ Saving a job

1 To save the changes made to a job, click

on .

2 The name of the job is shown. Confirm

to save the changes to the job.

To create a new job using the changes,

enter a different name before validating.

3 An overwriting confirmation request is

displayed or a message confirms the
creation of a new job.

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„„ Deleting a job (or several jobs)

Jobs can be deleted in two ways:
–– from the job selection list; or
–– from the job management screen.

†† Deleting a job from the selection list

1 Access the job selection list.

2 Select the job to delete, then press the

Delete button .

3 Confirm the deletion by pressing Yes.

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†† Deleting one or more Jobs from the job management screen

1 Press the Manage jobs button in the job

selection screen .

2 Press Library .

3 Select one or more jobs to delete by

pressing the corresponding rows.

Press to add them to the library.

1

4 Select the job or jobs to delete then

press to delete them.

Press "Save" to confirm deletion.

1

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„„ Deleting a production (9232 E)

A production can be deleted from the production selection list.

NOTE: Deleting a production does not delete the job(s) associated with the
production.

1 Access the production selection list.

2 Select the production to delete, then

press the delete button.

3 Press Yes to confirm the deletion.

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„„ Creating/Modifying the printing list

The printing list contains the jobs that may be selected for printing via an external link.
It is created from the main list of jobs in the printer’s memory.
It can contain up to 255 messages.

The list can be managed in one of two modes:

–– Auto Rank: jobs in the printing list (Library) retain the same number as on the main
list and are sorted in ascending order. One or more jobs may be deleted from the
printing list.
–– Custom Rank: the printing list (Library) can be customized. A sequence number is
created for each job, and jobs can be moved or deleted from the printing list.

NOTE: Auto Rank or Custom rank mode are selected in:

▶ ▶ ▶ ▶

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► ► Auto Rank mode

1 The main list of jobs is shown in the left

hand column.

Press one or more jobs to select or

1 deselect them.
Press to include the jobs selected in
2
the printing list.

2 The right hand column shows the jobs

currently included on the printing list.

Press one or more jobs to select or

deselect them.
1 Press to exclude the jobs selected
from the printing list.
2
NOTE: Jobs on the printing list retain the
same number as on the main list and are
sorted in ascending order. This number
is used by the external link to identify
jobs.

3 Once the printing list has been created

or changed, press to save it.

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► ► Custom Rank mode

1 The main list of jobs is shown in the left

hand column.

Press one or more jobs to select or

2 deselect them.
Press to include the jobs selected in
the printing list.
1

2 The right hand column shows the jobs

currently included on the printing list.

Press one or more jobs to select or

1 deselect them.
Press to exclude the jobs selected
2
from the printing list.

NOTE: The up and down

buttons can be used to move the job in
the printing list.
The number shown will be used by the
external link to identify the job.

3 Once the printing list has been created

or changed, press to save it.

NOTE: libraries can only be managed in Auto Rank or Custom Rank modes on the
9232 E printer in mode 1.

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„„ Entering Chinese characters

Chinese characters may be entered using the Pinyin entry method or directly using the
Chinese keyboard.

†† Pinyin entry method

1 Set the font style for the field by

selecting "Chinese" before creating
the field.

When creating a text field, press the

Pinyin button to access the Chinese
keyboard.

2 Use the alphabetic keyboard to enter the

phonetic equivalent of the Chinese text.
The list of possible characters (or
character sequences) is displayed
3
above. Press one of the possibilities to
add it to the text field.
2
1
If there are more than 9 possibilities, press
to view all the options.

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†† Chinese keyboard

1 Select the Chinese keyboard to enter

text.

2 Press OK to confirm.

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„„ Creating a production (Printer 9232 E)

A production consists of one or two jobs at the most. A job that is already in a production
may not be added to other productions.
A job is made up of different types of fields (text, date, counter, etc.).
There are five different production modes.

Example of a production

1 In the main screen, press .

2 In the production selection screen,

press .

3 Enter the name of the new production.

Press .

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4 Select the production mode from the five

modes suggested.

Press

NOTE: For more information about the

1 various production modes, refer to the
"Production modes" section.

5 The production mode configuration

screen appears. (Example of mode 4).
a) Select or create the jobs.
b) Define the distances between jobs.

1 2 3 4

6 Select/create job1 and job2 Define the values of A and B (mm)

NOTE: For creating or modifying a job, see the start of this section.

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7 The screen summarizes the jobs inserted

in the production as well as the data
on the repetition of the jobs and the
intervals.

To confirm the configuration, press

8 A message appears confirming the

creation of the production.

9 The newly created production appears in

the production selection list.

NOTE: If the preview in the production selection screen and the main
screen extends beyond the display area, scroll the job with your
finger.

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„„ Production modes (Printer 9232 E)

Five production modes are suggested. Depending on the mode selected, one or two
jobs may be repeated at defined intervals.
An interval corresponds to the repetitive printing of a job whose first printing is activated
by a cell, a manual input or the parallel interface. The parallel interface is available for
mode 1 only.
In metric mode, the interval between jobs is equal to a job start-to-start distance.

†† Mode 1 (standard mode)

Mode 1 uses a single job and corresponds to the printer's standard mode.
In repeated trigger mode, the interval between jobs is equal to a job end-to-start
distance.

†† Mode 2 (metric mode)

Mode 2 uses a single job that is printed at regular intervals (A).

In this mode, the operator sets distance "A" (10-10,000 mm).

"A" is the distance between the start of each job1.

A > Length of job1

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†† Mode 3 (metric mode)

Mode 3 uses two jobs (job1 and job2).

In this mode, the operator sets distance "A" (10-10,000 mm) and the number of times
job2 is to be repeated (1-999 times).

"A" is the distance between the start of each job1.

The distance between each job must be strictly identical.

A > Length of job1 + (Length of job2 × Number of job2).

A - job1 - (j umber of job2)

d=
Number of job2 + 1

†† Mode 4 (metric mode)

Mode 4 uses two jobs (job1 and job2).

In this mode, the operator sets distance "A" (10-10,000 mm) and distance "B"
(10-10,000 mm).

"A" is the distance between the start of each job1.

"B" is the distance between the start of each job (job1 or job2).

A must be a multiple of B.
A>2xB
B > Length of job1
B > Length of job2

A
Number of job2 = -1
B

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†† Mode 5 (metric mode)

Mode 5 uses two jobs (job1 and job2).

In this mode, the operator sets distance "A" (10-10,000 mm) and distance "B" (10-
10,000 mm.)

"A" is the distance between the start of each job1.

"B" is the distance between the start of each job2.

A must be a multiple of B.
A>2xB
B > Length of job1
B > Length of job2
B > Length of job2 + Length of job1
A
Number of job2 between 2jobs 1 =
B
Distance between the start of job1 and the start of job2 = Job1 + 1/2 (B - Job1 - Job2)

Distance between the start of the last Job2 and the start of the next Job1 =
Job2 + 1/2 (B - Job1 - Job2)

NOTE: For modes 2, 3, 4 and 5, the job forward or return margin is used at the start
of printing (3 mm min.). This margin is independent of the intervals.

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„„ Modifying one or more jobs on the fly in production

(9232 E printer)
The user can modify the current print job in the selected production mode.

NOTE: It is advisable not to use the same job in several Productions to avoid printing
incompatibilities.

1 Example opposite:
The production "TUBE Mode2" is being
used; the user wishes to modify the
contents of Job1 "FF"

Press the Job1 button.

In modes 3 to 5, the buttons for both jobs

are displayed.

2 The fields that can be modified are

highlighted in blue.

See “Simple modification (Modification in

production)” at the start of this section.

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WARNING:
If the user modifies a job that is already
used in one or more other productions,
this may lead to a conflict between the
productions.
The message opposite is displayed.
The production(s) affected are shown on
the screen.

For this reason it is preferable to save

the job under another name.

Modifying a job may lead to

incompatibilities with the configuration of
a production.

The distance between the jobs will need

to be modified.

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„„ Setting the Tacho step

The process for configuring the production mode requires the Tacho step to be set
properly.

†† Theoretical Tacho step calculation

The "Tacho step" must be specified properly. The calculation depends on the system
installed (type of encoder and wheel diameter).
Examples:
Case MI encoder pulses Wheel circumference Tacho step
(rpm) (mm)
1 5000 200 40 µm
2 5000 500 100 µm
3 2500 200 80 µm

The process entails rotating the encoder by a number of complete revolutions (e.g.
5 complete revolutions) then measuring the distance traveled by the cable.
For example, if the cable travels 1000 mm in 5 complete revolutions of the encoder, the
Tacho step must theoretically be set to 40 μm.
Tacho step = 1000 mm / (5000 × 5) = 0.04 mm = 40 μm
By performing a number of complete revolutions, the risk of error is reduced and the
Tacho step can be set more accurately.

„„ Useful formulas for setting the Tacho step depending on the configuration of your
production line:

Tacho perimeter (mm)

Tacho step (µm) = x 1000
Tacho resolution

1000
Number of Tacho steps for 1 mm =
Tacho step (mm)

Number of Tacho steps for 1 mm

Tacho division = x2
Theoretical horizontal resolution

Number of Tacho steps for 1 mm

Actual horizontal resolution (points/mm) = x2
Tacho division (rounded to 00)

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The Tacho step is defined via the “Tools” menu:

†† Calibrating the distance between two jobs (9232 E)

The purpose of this calibration is to check whether the theoretical Tacho step value
corresponds with actual production.
Slight differences may be observed between theoretical and actual values.

Example: Production in Mode2 format, with an interval of 120 mm between two Job1
messages.

1 Press the Adjustment button to

access the settings screen.

If the production mode includes a

counter, an intermediate screen is
displayed.

Then press the button.

2 118 mm
Measure the actual distance between
two jobs printed.

e.g. measured value = 118 mm

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3 The calibration screen shows:

- the Tacho step value,
- the expected distance,
- the correction factor and a field to input
the measured value.
By default, the measured value displayed
is equal to the expected value.

Press the input field and enter the

measured value A in mm.

The calibration factor is calculated

automatically.
Confirm by pressing .

The values can be reset by pressing the

button.

NOTE: the calibration factor is associated with all productions on the printer.

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„„ Information
†† Printer status information

This function shows the printer status and operating settings in real time.
Printer and ink circuit counter values are shown, together with filter change and
maintenance dates.

†† Printer configuration information

► ► ►

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†† Operating history information

► ► ►

This function displays records of the machine settings every 10 minutes during normal
operation.

These settings are as follows:

- Vmot: motor speed (rpm)
- Pres: measured pressure (bar)
- Tr: viscosity meter filling time (s)
- Ad: number of additive additions
- Sol: duration of solvent addition
- Vjet: jet speed
- T1: temperature of main board (in °C)
- T2: temperature of ink circuit (in °C)

When a fault occurs, the values recorded minute by minute for the ten minutes
preceding the fault are displayed, together with the fault code.

Pressing saves this data and the configuration data to an external medium.

NOTE: it is important to forward this information to your Markem-Imaje technical

support contact when requesting telephone support.

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„„ History
The interface enables you to consult a history of various data about the printer (printing,
maintenance, availability/consumption and warnings/faults).

†† Printing history

► ►

Pressing displays the print total

counter.

This history screen shows jobs printed over the last two months. The following is
displayed for each job: the period in which it was printed and the number of prints
counted.

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†† Maintenance history

► ►

This history screen shows the last 30 maintenance actions.

For each maintenance action recorded, the screen shows:
–– the date and time at which it was recorded,
–– the total printer running time and ink circuit running time when the action occurred,
–– the kit identification number (batch number).

NOTE: Maintenance actions must be saved

in ► ► ► to be shown in the history.

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†† Availability and additive consumption history

► ►

Toggle between monthly

and yearly views.

Availability corresponds to the time during which the printer was printing, paused or
ready to print over the period shown. It is expressed as a percentage.
The average additive consumption (in mL/h) and average ambient temperature (in °C)
are also shown for each period.

NOTE: to ensure that the availability and consumption data are correct, the time and
date must always be correctly set, from the first time the printer is used.

NOTE: the availability and additive consumption data are reset at the start of each
month.

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†† Warning and fault history

► ►

For faults, pressing

displays the record of certain
settings during the ten
minutes prior to the fault.
See Information section.

In the context of maintenance, it may be helpful to view warnings and faults

previously acknowledged in chronological order.

†† Transferring history data

This function, available n the various history screens, can be used to transfer the data
being displayed onto an external medium.

Each transfer file includes the main printer configuration data and the data being
displayed.

After the transfer is selected, a transfer confirmation message is displayed:

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„„ Warnings and faults

The printer interface alerts the user to the presence of a warning or fault with a
full-screen pop-up:

When a warning is reported,

printing remains possible.

When a fault is reported, printing

is no longer possible.

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†† Controlling warnings and faults

In certain cases, gives

access to a warning or fault
resolution wizard.

Clear the warning or fault.

Summary of the warning/fault

in the information bar.

Resolve the warning or fault.

(Access the troubleshooting
procedure).

Acknowledge all warnings

and faults on the list/

NOTE: Certain preventive maintenance warnings cannot be acknowledged without

following a specific procedure (see the Maintenance section).

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†† Fault resolution wizard

„„ Step-by-step resolution
The interface proposes a detailed procedure for resolving certain warnings and faults.
Just follow the steps shown on the screen:

The warning or fault will be cleared automatically once it it resolved.

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†† Full list of warnings and faults

No. W: Warning Description

F: Fault

0010 W Fault/warning history corrupted

0020 F Time/Date corrupted
0021 F Internal communication error
1000 F Font used not available
1010 F Algorithm used not available
1020 F Job selected not available
1030 F Hijri calendar fault
1040 F Invalid job content
1500 W Incorrect print speed
1510 W Backup time too long for data flash
1520 W Duplicate print attempt
1530 W Print speed too low
2000 F Communication error with printhead
2010 F Drop creation supply failure
2020 F Drop load supply failure
2030 F Drop deviation supply failure
2040 F Solenoid valve supply failure
2050 F Head cover absent or not detected
2060 F Jet not detected
2061 F Jet out of gutter
2070 F Drop (phase) detection
2500 W Communication error with printhead
2510 W Jet not well positioned
2520 W Uncorrect break-off point adjustment, jet maintenance advised
4000 F Time out emptying measurement chamber
4010 F Time out viscosity measurement
4020 F Ink level too high
4030 F Viscosity too high
4040 F Ink Empty
4050 F Additive Empty
4060 F Fan fault
4070 F Ink transfer pump blocked (P1)
4080 F Additive transfer pump blocked (P2)
4090 F Drain pump blocked (P3)
4100 F Technology roadmap: electronic fault
4110 F Technology roadmap: solenoid valve power supply fault
4120 F Draining fault
4130 F Level Sensor out of specification
4140 F Previous Printer shutdown not complete
4500 W Low additive level

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4510 W Low ink level

4520 W Time out ink level measurement
4530 W Ink pressure out of range
4540 W Motor speed out of range
4550 W Unstable viscosity measurement
4560 W Ink temperature too high
5000 F Invalid production settings file (Default used)
5010 F Time out on print unit initialisation
5020 F Unable to save production settings
5030 F Invalid printer settings file (Use Default)
5040 F Unable to save printer settings
5050 F Printer initialisation FAILURE
5060 F Unable to initialise the PU system DATA
5070 F Unable to initialise the PU Machine DATA
5080 W Printer can't execute the command here
5090 W Unable to save printer functioning data
5100 W Critical additive level
5110 W Critical ink level
5120 F Missing plant air (IP65 only)
5130 W External Communication Time Out
5140 W External Communication Data Fault
5150 W Internal SD card test failed
5200 W Filter kit should be replaced in 4 weeks
5210 W Filter kit must be replaced
5220 W Maintenace kit should be replaced in 450 hours
5230 W Maintenace kit should be replaced
5240 W Child comunnication error
5250 W Current production is not updated
5260 F Current production is not correct
5300 W Head cleaning Required
6000 F Print head motor blocked
6010 F Ink filter clogged

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„„ Diagnostic wizard
†† Preliminary checks
Various preliminary checks must be performed before searching for defective items.
These enable problems such as dirty parts, ink leaks or poor electrical connections to
be detected visually.

„„ External appearance

Subassemblies to check Possible anomalies

Print module □ Dirty electrodes
□ Ink leak

Cartridge holder and cartridges □ Leak

□ Damaged cartridge
□ Use-by date exceeded
(see cartridge label).

Industrial interface board □ Poor connection of external accessories

Connectors

Power supply/Utilities □ Poor connection of power cord.

□ Poor connection of air network

Air filters □ Dirty or clogged filters

„„ Check operating settings

Click on .
A dialog box shows the machine status, operating settings, and so on.
For more information, see the Information/History section.

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†† Troubleshooting chart
Each malfunction can be resolved using one or more corrective measures.
The operator's first task is to perform the preliminary checks.
For each malfunction, the operator should then attempt the solutions in the order given.
Once the incident has been corrected, the fault or warning should be acknowledged.

Malfunction Actions and solutions

1- Screen off. 1a- Check the mains power supply.
1b- Check the power cord and connection.

2- Time/Date corrupted The date is reset to 01/01/2008.

2a- Enter the right date and time.

2b- Contact Markem-Imaje technical support.

3- Internal communication error 3a-Disconnect the printer from the mains power and
reconnect.
3b- Contact Markem-Imaje technical support.

4- Font used not available 4a- Transfer the fonts used in the job in production to the
printer;
OR
Delete the job and create a new one using the existing
fonts.

5- Algorithm used not available 5a- Check and correct the print parameter settings;
OR
Transfer the algorithm used in the job in production to the
printer;
OR
Delete the job and create a new one using the existing
algorithms.

6- Job selected not available 6a- Check the library in the printer.

7- Hijri calendar fault 7a- Check and correct the Hijri calendar’s configuration.

8- Invalid job content 8a- Check the job content, particularly the bar code if there
is one.

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9- Incorrect print speed Incorrect horizontal print.

9a- Adjust the tacho division.

10- Backup time too long for data flash 10a- Restart the printer.
10b- Contact Markem-Imaje technical support.

11- Duplicate print attempt 11a- Check that the printer is receiving jobs with different
content with each print.

12- Print speed too low 12a- Check the speed measurement settings and the
position of the cell in relation to the printhead.

13- Drop load supply failure 13a- Clean and dry the printhead

14-Drop deviation supply failure 14a- Clean and dry the printhead

15- Head cover absent or not detected 15a-Replace the head cover to restart printing.

16- Jet out of gutter or not detected 16a- Clean and dry the printhead
(Fault 2061 or 2060) 16b- Use the “Unblock Nozzle” function in the head
operations screen if the jet is not in the gutter.

17- Drop (phase) detection 17a- Clean and dry the printhead
17b- Use the "Adjust break-off point" function in the head
operations screen.

18- Jet poorly positioned Printing may be of poor quality. The printhead may be dirty.

18a- Clean and dry the printhead

18b- Use the “Unblock Nozzle” function in the head
operations screen.

19- Ink level too high 19a- Drain the printer according to the procedure described
in this manual.

20- Viscosity too high 20a- Check that the ink used corresponds to the printer’s
configuration.
20b- Contact Markem-Imaje technical support.

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21- Ink Empty 21a- If the ink cartridge is not empty, check that it has been
inserted correctly.
21b- Replace the ink cartridge if it is empty.

22- Additive Empty 22a- If the additive cartridge is not empty, check that it has
been inserted correctly.
22b-Replace the additive cartridge if it is empty.

23- Cooling fan Failure 23a-Check that nothing is blocking the fan blades.
23b- Make sure that the fans are clean and that they turn
easily.
23c- Contact Markem-Imaje technical support.

24- Low additive level The printer starts using the ink circuit’s additive tank. The
remaining life is calculated and displayed on the screen.

24a- If the additive cartridge is not empty, check that it has

been inserted correctly.
24b- Replace the additive cartridge if it is empty.

25- Low ink level The printer starts using the ink circuit’s ink tank. The
remaining life is calculated and displayed on the screen.

25a- If the ink cartridge is not empty, check that it has been
inserted correctly.
25b-Replace the ink cartridge if it is empty.

NOTE: this warning may also be caused by the air present

in the pipes after a part has been replaced.

26- Motor speed out of range 26a- Adjust the bypass to reach a motor speed of 1600 -
1700 RPM

NOTE: this warning may also be caused by any additive

present after flushing the ink circuit.

27- Ink temperature too high 27a- Check that the ambient temperature is not too high.

28- Critical additive level 28a-If the additive cartridge is not empty, check that it has
been inserted correctly.
28b-Replace the additive cartridge if it is empty.

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29- Critical ink level 29a- If the ink cartridge is not empty, check that it has been
inserted correctly.
29b-Replace the ink cartridge if it is empty.

30- Missing plant air 30a- Check that the air inlet is properly attached.
30b- Check the following points:
(IP65 only) - minimum pressure: 4 bar
- minimum flow rate: 400 L/h

31- No printing on objects, no faults 31a- Check the content of the message selected for
signalled printing.
31b- Check the print Trigger Mode, Margin, Object Speed,
Speed Measurement & Encoder Division settings.
31c- Perform a printing test.
Check the connections and operations on the cell(s) and
encoder.

32- Poor printing quality 32a- Clean the print head (including the cover) and check
that there are no obstacles on the jet trajectory.
Tutorial 1: 32b- Check the stability of the head bracket (no vibrations).
32c- Check the head/object distance (examples 1 and 2).
32d- Check that the jet is centred in the recovery gutter
(examples 3 and 4).
32e- Mechanical and/or electronic adjustment of the head
Example 2: is required. Contact Markem-Imaje technical support.

Example 3:

Example 4:

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„„ Regular maintenance
Regular maintenance entails replacing the filters and the pressure pump, and draining
and flushing the printer.

Filter replacement Every 18 months

Pressure pump replacement Standard Ink 14,000 hours
Pigmented ink 8,000 hours

The maintenance procedures are described in this section.

„„ Special operations on the jet

†† Jet troubleshooting
Equipment required:
- Latex gloves
- Protective goggles
- Spray bottle
- Squeeze blower
- Magnifying eyeglass

If the jet is absent or deviated, various actions are used to re-centre it in the gutter:
►

1 Shut down the jet.

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2 Position the head on the maintenance

stand.
Remove the head cover.
Press Unblock Nozzle .
Observe the jet in the gutter, then turn off
nozzle unblocking .

If the jet is already in la gutter, go to step

4. If not, go to step 3.

3 Press Additive Introduction .

Allow the cleaning solution to flow

00:00:20
under the modulation chamber for
approximately 20 seconds.

Stop additive introduction .

4 Press Stability Control .

Once the jet is aligned and in the gutter,

turn off the jet’s stability control .

Clean the head (see the head cleaning

procedure).

5 After cleaning the head, restart the jet

(see the jet start-up procedure).

Check that the jet is in the gutter.

Replace the head cover and

acknowledge the faults.

(G head)

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†† Starting up the jet

After a maintenance, head cleaning or manual jet shutdown operation, proceed as

follows to restart the jet.

Access the Head Maintenance screen

1 The jet is off: .

The ink circuit is still started.

Press Jet start-up .

2 The jet is starting up.

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3 The jet is on .

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†† Shutting down the jet

To perform maintenance or cleaning operations on the print head, the jet must first be
shut down.

1
The jet is on:

The jet status is displayed in the first line

on the left.

Press Jet Off .

2 The jet is off .

The ink circuit is still started.

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„„ Operations on the print head

†† General
„„ Remove the head cover (G Head)
Loosen the knurled screw, swivel the head
cover and pull it downwards.

For IP66 heads: unscrew the 2 clips and

open the cover downwards.

„„ Remove the head cover (M Head)

Loosen the knurled screw and remove the

head cover.

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„„ Description G head

Modulation
chamber
Stroboscopic LED

Charge electrode

Deflection plates

Gutter

„„ Description M head

Modulation
chamber
Stroboscopic LED

Charge electrode

Deflection plates Gutter

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†† Cleaning the head

Equipment required:
- Latex gloves
- Protective goggles
- Maintenance tray
- Spray bottle
- Squeeze blower

WARNING: The print head should be cleaned every two weeks for standard
inks, and every week for semi-pigmented inks and head movement applications.

Access the Head Maintenance screen

1 Shut down the printer (see procedure).

2 Position the head on the maintenance

stand.

Remove the head cover (see

procedure).

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3 Clean the charge electrode, deflection

plates and the gutter using the cleaning
solution from top to bottom.

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WARNING: never use any solution other than the cleaning solution
recommended by Markem-Imaje.

4 Dry carefully with the squeeze blower,

from top to bottom.

5 Start up the printer.

6 Closing the head cover again.

7 Acknowledge the cover fault if necessary

by pressing .
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†† Adjusting the jet break-off point

If the print quality is poor or if the printer detects faults, the break-off point may need to be
adjusted. The jet break-off point adjustment screen is accessible from the main screen as
follows: ►

1 Position the head on the maintenance

stand.

2 Press the break-off point adjustment

button.

3 Follow the procedure on the screen and

perform the actions requested.

The operation takes about 10 minutes.

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4 Press when the procedure is

finished.

NOTE During the procedure, if fault 2520 occurs, the break-off point adjustment
must be restarted.
If fault 2520 occurs again after this, the modulator assembly must be
replaced.

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†† Performing a printing test

The printer status screen can be used to perform a printing test. To access this screen
from the main screen, press the button :

: run a printing test

In single trigger mode, the printing test stops automatically after the job has been
printed once.

In repetitive trigger mode, press again to stop the printing test.

In multitop trigger mode, the printing test is stopped automatically once the number of
prints defined in the "Number of Multitops" setting have been completed.

NOTES: - The Speed Measurement setting must be defined in the job settings.
- For more details about trigger modes, see the job settings section.

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†† Inhibiting certain faults

The screen enabling certain printer faults to be inhibited is accessible from the main
screen as follows:

► ► ►

During some servicing and maintenance operations it may be desirable to inhibit checks
for certain faults. In other words, these faults will not be signaled, but will be ignored by
the printer.

The following faults can be inhibited:

– cover open
– jet recovery in gutter
– printing speed.

NOTE: Fault inhibition "Head cover fault" and "Recuperation fault" is disabled
whenever the printer is started up. Faults should only be inhibited on an
exceptional basis, for specific maintenance operations.
The "Speed fault" is restored to the value set by the user after each start-up.

NOTE: When the jet is off, the Cover Open fault is automatically inhibited.

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„„ Operations on the ink circuit

†† General
„„ Description of maintenance kits

Maintenance kit

Filter kit Draining/flushing kit

One 3 L drum + hose + cap

1 air filter (foam + surround) *

1 ink filter + enclosure

1 drain pump

1 flushing adapter

1 pressure pump
1 pair of gloves

2 nozzle caps

x2

* required for the IP56 version only .

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„„ Accessing the ink circuit

1 Open the cabinet door.

2.5
Remove the two retaining screws from the
panel.

Pull on the tabs to withdraw the ink circuit.

Lift the lever in order to be able to fully

remove the ink circuit from the console.
Ensure that a flat surface is available, at the
same height as the printer, on which to place
the ink circuit.

WARNING: the two retaining screws must be put back into place once work on
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„„ Description of the ink circuit

Drainage Condensate outlet

hose

IC connection
board

Solenoid valve

Pressure pump
motor

WARNING: the condensate outlet must never be blocked.

Measuring
sensor

Pressure cell +
anti-pulse system

Ink Filter

Transfer pump

Solenoid valve
compartment

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†† Replacing the air filter (IP56 model only)

Replacing the air filter is a preventive maintenance action that should be taken when the
corresponding warning is displayed on the screen or before any operations on the ink
circuit. Replacing the filter avoids all risks of dirt, thereby avoiding any overheating pf the
compartment which could lead to excessive additive consumption.

Equipment required:
- Latex gloves
- Protective goggles
- Air filter (foam + surround)

00:02:00

WARNING: before performing any servicing operations, the printer must be shut
down and disconnected from the mains power supply.

1 Remove the filter and its surround by

pressing on each side of the surround,
through the side openings, and pulling
downwards.

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2 Install the new filter and its surround

in place of the old one, by pressing on
each side of the surround, through the
side openings, and pushing upwards.

NOTE: this maintenance action must be recorded in the

► ► ► function for optimal tracking of the printer.

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†† Drain and flush the ink circuit

WARNING: The ink circuit must be fully drained and flushed in the following
cases:
- shutdown for more than 15 days;
- storage of the printer;
- printer moved over a long distance.

Equipment required:
- Latex gloves
- Protective goggles
- draining/flushing kit
- 2 additive cartridges
01:30:00

1 Replace the air filter (see procedure).

Turn on the printer.

Access the Drain/Flush function:

► ► ►

Confirm draining.

2 Remove the ink circuit from the printer

(see procedure).

Remove the machine drain hose from

its retaining guide. Slide the sleeve that
protects the stopper toward the base of
the hose and then remove the stopper.

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3 Connect the machine drain hose to the

transfer pump inlet hose by means of
the Christmas tree connector (already
present on the kit hose). Place the
sleeve that protects the stopper at the
junction.

WARNING: The hose connecting the

transfer pump to the drum inlet must run
above a cartridge holder (or above the
printer door).

4 Check that the transfer pump outlet

hose is correctly connected to the waste
drum.

NOTE: the transfer pump and waste

drum must not be removed
from the carton.

5 Unwind the extension already connected

to the ink circuit connection board.

Connect this extension to the transfer

pump power supply cable.

The draining/flushing kit is connected.

Click on to go to the next stage.

Transfert pump
Pompe de transfert

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6 Insert a full additive cartridge in place

of the additive cartridge.

Click on to go to the next stage.

7 Insert a full additive cartridge In the

ink cartridge’s cartridge holder.

Lock the cartridge by pointing the

cartridge holder stub toward the nozzle.

Install the flushing adaptor on the nozzle

through the cartridge holder.

8 Put the cartridge holder back in place

normally on the ink side.

Click on to go to the next stage.

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9 Position the head on the maintenance

stand.

Click on to go to the next stage.

10 Remove the head cover.

Place the head in a beaker with 50 ml of
additive.

50 ml

11 The draining and flushing process is run.

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12 Draining and flushing is completed.

Perform the Remove the Draining/

Flushing Kit procedure.

Close the printer.

Press to confirm.

Clean the head if necessary.

It is recommended to replace the ink filter. See

the ink filter replacement procedure.

NOTE: if the printer has just been drained/flushed in order to be stored or not used
for a long period of time, it is recommended that the 2 supplied caps be
placed on the ink and additive inlet nozzles.

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†† Removing the draining/flushing kit

Once the draining and flushing procedure is complete, remove the draining kit by following
the procedure below.
Equipment required:
- Latex gloves
- Protective goggles

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1 Disconnect the transfer pump from the

extension connected to the ink circuit
board.

Replace the extension on the top of the

ink circuit without disconnecting it from
the connection board so it can be used
next time.

Transfert pump
Pompe de transfert

2 Detach the printer drain hose from the

transfer pump inlet hose.

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3 Replace the printer drain hose in its

retaining guide and put the stopper back
on the hose. Return the sleeve back to
the cap for better sealing.

Remove the two empty cartridges and

the flushing adaptor, and put them in the
box in the location provided.

Put the ink circuit back in its

compartment. Replace the 2 retaining
screws and close the console door.

4 Remove the transfer pump outlet hose

from the waste drum.

Replace the pierced cap on the drum

with the new cap supplied.

5 Connect the inlet and outlet hoses of

the transfer pump by means of the
connector to make sure the pump does
not leak.

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†† Replacing the ink filter

Ink filter replacement is a preventive maintenance action to be taken when the corresponding
warning is displayed on the screen and after draining and/or flushing the printer.
Equipment required:
- Latex gloves
- Protective goggles
- 3 mm Allen key.
- Ink filter + enclosure
3 mm 00:05:00

WARNING: before performing any servicing operations, the printer must be shut
down and disconnected from the mains power supply.

1 Slide the ink circuit outwards from the

cabinet, until the limit stop on the rail.

2 Loosen the two M4 screws holding the

filter in place without removing them.

3 Swivel the filter on the right hand shaft.

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4 Slide the filter upwards to remove it from

its support ring.

NOTE: place the used ink filter in the

box supplied with the new filter.

5 Remove the 2 red stoppers from the

top of the new filter. Place the new filter
in the support ring, ensuring that it is
correctly inserted in the foolproofing
mechanism.

WARNING: Check that the O-rings

are fitted correctly around the two inlet
apertures and the new filter’s outlet.

6 Swivel the support ring in the opposite

direction to return it to its initial position.

Tighten the two M4 screws.

WARNING: Restart the ink circuit

outside the printer to check for leaks.

NOTE: this maintenance action must be recorded in the

► ► ► function for optimal tracking of the printer.

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†† Replacing the pressure pump

Pressure pump replacement is a preventive maintenance action to be taken when the
corresponding warning is displayed on the screen (preferably after draining or flushing the
printer).
Equipment required:
- Latex gloves
2.5 mm
- Protective goggles
- 2.5 mm Allen key.
- 13 mm open-ended wrench
- Pressure pump 13 mm 00:10:00

WARNING: before performing any servicing operations, the printer must be shut
down and disconnected from the mains power supply.

1 Remove the ink circuit from the printer

(see procedure).

2 If the circuit has not been drained, the

2 hoses at either end of the pump need
to be pinched, and a holding tank put
into position.

Use the open-ended wrench to remove

the nuts from the banjo couplings at the
top and bottom of the pump.

3 Use the Allen key to remove the three

M3 screws from the pump motor module.

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4 Remove the old pump and install the

new one, ensuring that the arrow points
in the same direction.

NOTE: place the used pump in one of

the sealed bags supplied.

5 Replace the three M3 screws in the

pump motor module.

Replace the banjo couplings with their

O-rings, then tighten the nuts.

WARNING: Restart the ink circuit

outside the printer to check for leaks.

NOTE: this maintenance action must be recorded in the

► ► ► function for optimal tracking of the printer.

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†† Testing the ink circuit

Certain maintenance and troubleshooting operations require ink circuit components to

be tested.

► ► ►

When this function is enabled, the

printer is placed in standby.
It should be restarted with button
once the operations have
been completed.

(1)

This function can be used to control:

–– the five solenoid valves (1 to 5) in the ink circuit (2-way)
–– the four solenoid valves (6 to 9) in the head (open/closed)
–– the solenoid (10) flushing (2-way) model specific 9232 E (1)
–– the three pumps (P1 to P3).

All the solenoid valves are initially closed. They can be controlled individually by
pressing the button :

–– open or closed for the head solenoid valves

1 3 1 3
–– in position or (de-energized) for the ink circuit’s solenoid valves.
2 2

Likewise, the pumps may be enabled or disabled .

This function can also be used to adjust the pressure (bar) and motor speed (rpm)
setpoints independently.
To facilitate these operations, the main operating settings and the level of the measuring
tank are displayed.

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EV4
solenoid valve
solenoid valve (2-way)
(2-way)

additive (1)
cartridge

EV10

transfer
pump

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EV2

ink
cartridge
EV5

EV3
solenoid valve
(2-way)

head solenoid
EV1
valves (1-way)

transfer
pump pressure
solenoid valves
pump
(2-way)

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„„ Operations on the electrical compartment

†† Accessing the electrical compartment

Before accessing the electrical compartment, shut down the printer and
disconnect the power cord.

Remove the 9 screws located around the

removable panel at the rear of the printer.

†† Description

Power supply Operator interface

unit (display) Techno board

Industrial
interface board Mains cable Fan (IP 56 only) CIP board
(optional) socket

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„„ Recording maintenance operations

†† Preventive maintenance
A warning is displayed on the screen when a preventive maintenance operation is
required. Preventive maintenance warnings (filter kit or maintenance kit) must be
acknowledged using a specific procedure.

1 When the warning appears, press the

button to launch the procedure.

Leave the warning screen.

The help is then accessible via the
status bar.

2 Follow the procedures in this manual to

replace items as required.

Once the operations are complete, press

.

3 Check the replaced item.

Press to confirm.

1
This screen is also accessible from the
maintenance menu.

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4 Enter the batch number.

Press to confirm.

5 An information message confirms that

the operation has been taken into
account.

The corresponding warning is

acknowledged.

The replacement is shown in the

maintenance history.

NOTE: preventive maintenance operations are not taken into account in the
availability rate calculation.

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†† Replacing spare parts

„„ Predefined parts
The replacement of a spare part or a maintenance kit must be recorded in the
maintenance menu.
A summary of the last 30 maintenance operations can be displayed in the maintenance
history.

► ►

1 Select the area containing the item(s)

replaced.

2 Select the item(s) replaced.

Press to confirm.

3 A message confirms that the

replacement has been recorded.

The operation is then displayed in the

maintenance history.

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„„ Other parts
The replacement of non-predefined parts can be recorded by accessing the list of other
parts.

► ► ► ►

1 Select the part(s) replaced.

If the part replaced is included in the

list, press this button to add it.

2 Press to confirm the selection.

The replacement of the part(s) is

recorded in the maintenance history.

„„ Adding another part

If a part to be replaced is not shown in the maintenance screens, it may be added to the
list of other parts so that you can record the fact that it has been replaced.
The list of other parts can be accessed as follows:

► ► ► ►

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1 Press to add a part to the list.

Remove a part from the list.

2 Enter the part number

(ENMxxxxx or Axxxxx).

Press to confirm.

3 Enter the description of the part.

Press to confirm.

4 The new part is shown in the list.

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„„ Setting the date and time

†† Setting the date

► ► ► ►

and : select the month

and year

Select the day from the calendar

†† Setting the time

► ► ► ►

Preview of the time.

and : select the hours,

minutes and seconds.
Select 24h or 12h mode. If 12h
mode is chosen, also select
whether the current time is a.m.
or p.m.

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„„ Calibrating the touch screen

► ► ► ►

Follow the instructions on the screen to calibrate the touch screen.

„„ Defining or modifying a screensaver

► ► ► ►
Select a screensaver from the pull-
down list.
Set the time before the interface
goes into standby.

The screensaver is displayed if the

printer is inactive for the time set in
the "Time out" zone.

An image can be uploaded from an SD card or a USB flash drive.

Press the Transfer button.
(see "General transfer principle" in this section).

NOTE: File format supported: .png. Size 800x480 px.

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„„ Choosing the interface language

► ► ► ►

Language currently selected.

Desired choice of language.

The printer must be restarted to take the change of language into account.

NOTE: When selecting the language "English (United States)", the date will be
displayed in US format (month/day/year).

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„„ Start-up and shutdown options

► ► ► ►

–– Automatic jet start-up (enabled by default)

Enabled: the jet is started up at the same time as the ink circuit when the printer is
started up.
Disabled: the jet must be started manually before printing: ► ►

–– Automatic shutdown (disabled by default)

Enabled: the printer is shut down automatically after a specified idle time (no objects
detected). Enter the idle time after which the printer should shut down in the field that
is shown.

–– Startup in demo mode (disabled by default)

This mode is reserved for Markem-Imaje technicians.

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„„ Configuring inputs and outputs

†† Configuring the warning output

► ► ► ► ►

This function selects the sta-

tuses during which the warning
output is activated.

Indicates that the corresponding

warning output is enabled.

Pressing * enables.
Pressing ** disables.

(* gray)
(** orange)

†† Configuring the fault output

► ► ► ► ►

This function selects the status-

es during which the fault output
is activated.

Indicates that the corresponding

fault output is enabled.

Pressing * enables.
Pressing ** disables.

(* gray)
(** red)

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„„ Configuring network connections

†† Configuring serial links

► ► ► ► ►

Transmission speed (in baud): 7200

- 9600 - 19200 - 38400 - 57600 -
115200.

Number of data bits.

Type of parity: none, even or odd.

Number of stop bits: 1 or 2.

Return to default settings.

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†† Configuring the Ethernet connection

► ► ► ► ►

„„ DHCP mode (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

Modify the printer name (optional).

Define the port number to be used.

„„ Fixed IP address mode

Modify the printer name (optional).

Define the port number to be used.

IP address, subnet mask and default

gateway.

NOTE: consult the network administrator to determine how to configure the network.

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„„ Selecting the protocol

► ► ► ► ►

The printer is capable of handling various protocols corresponding to different types of

external links (depending on its configuration)

From the Ethernet or Serial link 1 or 2 configuration screen, select one of the four
protocols proposed:
–– Standard
–– Job name selection – Simplified
–– Job library selection – Simplified
–– External variable – Simplified

Standard
The operator interface handles V24 commands. This is the traditional protocol used for
external communication. It is also the default protocol.
See the Network interface manual for more details.

Simplified protocols
These protocols are used with simple devices such as bar code readers, weighing
machines, and so on. Data exchange is then simplified.

Job name selection – Simplified

This enables messages to be selected for printing based on their name. Sending a
message name using this simplified protocol selects it for printing.
Format: STX (02h)/Message name/ETX (03h)

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Job library selection – Simplified

This enables messages to be selected for printing, based on their name, from the
current message library.
The library can contain up to 255 messages in the store.
The library is used by the print engine, selecting messages by external commands on
the parallel port or industrial interface.
For the 9232 E, this function uses the current production library.
Selecting a library by name.
Format: STX (02h)/Message name/ETX (03h)

NOTE: For a 9232 E printer, the simplified protocols are used only with Mode 1
(standard mode) (see “Production modes” in the Editing section).

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„„ Configuring the Parent/Child function

To select the same job (with the same parameters) for production on several networked
printers, one of the printers must be identified as a “Parent” printer and the others as
“Child” printers.

Parent Children

Ethernet

NOTE: - all the printers must have the same software configuration.
- between 1 and 4 “Child” printers may be connected.

► ► ► ► ► ►

Select the "Parent" status.

(By default the printer is configured in

"Child" status).

Enter the IP addresses or the names

of the printers connected.

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Select the printers by checking the

box opposite each address or name.
The connection is established and
the serial number is displayed if the
printer is recognized.
If not, "Not found" is displayed.

It is possible to change a printer from

"Parent" to "Child" status.
In this case its configuration is hidden.

If the status is changed back

to "Parent", the most recent
configuration is displayed and the
connection is tested.

“Parent” status is shown by the pictogram on the main screen

“Child” status is shown by the pictogram on the main screen

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„„ Defining printing settings

► ►

–– Horizontal resolution: defines the horizontal printing resolution, which in turn

determines the actual speed at which the object moves. The value entered is
expressed as 10-1 pts/mm.

–– Vertical resolution/Head-object distance : define the vertical printing resolution

and the distance (d) between the head and the object to be printed. The available
options depend on the maximum printing speed (algorithm selected in job settings).

NOTE: the physical distance between the head and the object must be adjusted to
suit the font and ink used, as set out on the ink data sheet.

–– Object signal mode

Stop: printing stops if there is no TRIGG information (even if the message has not
been printed in full).
Continue: printing of the message continues until the message is printed in full (even
if the TRIGG information disappears).

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–– Operation
Standard: the job to be printed is selected via the operator interface.
Job number: the job to be printed is selected via the parallel interface (direct
selection by job number).
Library: the job to be printed is selected via the parallel interface
(selection via the job increment interface).

NOTE: for more details about this option, refer to the section on job selection by
parallel interface in the External Connections section.

–– TRIGG active edge: defines whether or not the TRIGG signal is active on the rising
edge or falling edge.

rising
edge

TRIGG signal
falling
edge

–– Number of photocells: used to define whether the object movement speed is

measured with a single photocell or two cells.

–– Photocell distance: enter the distance (from 10 to 9999 mm) between the
photocells if the speed is measured with two photocells, or the object length if the
speed is measured by just one photocell.

–– Encoder step: corresponds to the distance travelled between two encoder pulses.
This value depends on the diameter of the wheel used.

–– Non-double printing : if this option is enabled, a message cannot be printed twice in

succession without being modified.

–– Algo 1, 2, 3 and 4: used to enter four algorithm numbers which will be used by
default. the selected default algorithms are more easily accessible.

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„„ Transferring data

► ►

This function transfers data between the printer and an external medium: USB key or
SD card.

Open the printer door to access the SD card reader and USB port.

USB ports

SD card reader

Various types of data may be transferred: Jobs, fonts/symbols, algorithms, languages.

NOTE: Production is stopped before starting the transfer.

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†† General transfer principle

1 Select the type of data to transfer.

2 Select the source medium (1). Then

select the target medium (2) and the
destination folder on the medium where
applicable.

1 2 Languages may only be transferred from

an external medium to the printer.

3 The content of the source medium is

displayed.
Select one or more directories or data
items to transfer.

Pressing a the root of a folder tree

2 structure selects the entire structure.
1

Press to copy the data in the transfer

list.

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To delete one or more data items from

the list, click on them to select them,
then press to delete them from the
list.

1
2

4 When the data list is complete, pressing

transfers it to the target medium.

5 A message confirms the transfer.

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†† Creating a new destination folder

1 To create a new folder press .

The new folder is created in a folder

selected from the list.

2 Gives the new folder a name then press

.

The newly created folder will

automatically be selected as the
destination folder.

3 Confirm to go to the job selection screen.

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†† Enabling/disabling overwriting of data

1 Press to access the data overwriting

option.

2 This function is used to select whether

the content is overwritten and replaced
by the data transferred.

NOTE: This function does not apply to the 9232 E printer.

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„„ General
The printer is connected to the surrounding environment via an industrial interface
comprising an industrial interface board and dedicated connectors.
Various types of signals may be exchanged:
– Line synchronisation input/output signals (TRIGG, ENCODER, INVERSE MESS, etc.)
– Serial links for controlling the printer (RS232/RS422 interface)
– Warning and fault outputs
The 9232 printer also has the following features:
– Job selection signals on the interface parallel
– Various control input/output signals (incrementation/initialisation of counters, etc.)
– Additional detection photocell input
– Job number increment input
– Programmable and synchronization inputs/outputs

„„ Connection
The wiring for these signals may be connected:
– Either to the terminal blocks on the industrial interface board (optional), with cables
routed via IP65 sealed cable glands (located on the rear panel of the printer). Use
shielding cable to make this type of connection. Each cable’s shielding is connected to
the metal cable gland around the full 360° circumference.
– Or, for some signals (encoder, photocell and warning), IP65 sealed M12 sockets.
The sockets are located on the left of the printer.

NOTE: the industrial interface board and the cable glands on the rear panel of the
printer are optional.

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„„ Marking of industrial interface board terminals (optional)

J6

J4

J3

J2

J5

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I/O Terminals Name Description
J5
O TXD-1 Serial link 1 (V24/RS232C): data output

I RTS-1 Serial link 1 (V24/RS232C): Request To Send

I RXD-1 Serial link 1 (V24/RS232C): data input

I RXD-2- Serial link 2 (RS422): data input

O TXD-2- Serial link 2 (RS422): data output

I RXD-2+ Serial link 2 (RS422): data input

O TXD-2+ Serial link 2 (RS422): data output

O ALARM NC Warning: Break contact relay

O ALARM COM Warning: Common contact relay

O ALARM NO Warning: Make-contact relay

O FAULT COM Fault: Common contact relay

O FAULT NO Fault: Make-contact relay

O FAULT NC Fault: Break contact relay

O TXD-2 Serial link 2 (V24/RS232C): data output

O GND Common

I RXD-2 Serial link 2 (V24/RS232C): data input

J2
O GND Common

O +24 V
I ENCODER COMMON Common encoder

I ENCODER CH-B Encoder (Input B)

I ENCODER CH-A Encoder (Input A)

I TRIGG-a Start printing/top object (Cell 1)

I COMDATA-b Common: job selection

I TRIGG-b Start printing/top object (Cell 1)

I D7-a Job selection by parallel interface

I D6-a Job selection by parallel interface

I D5-a Job selection by parallel interface

I D4-a Job selection by parallel interface

I D3-a Job selection by parallel interface

I D2-a Job selection by parallel interface

I D1-a Job selection by parallel interface

I D0-a Job selection by parallel interface

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I/O Terminals Name Description
J3
O GND Common
O +24 V
I INHIBIT TRIG-a Top object inhibition Photocell 1
I CELL2-a Speed Measurement (Cell 2)
I INHIBIT TRIG-b Top object inhibition Photocell 1
I CELL2-b Speed Measurement (Cell 2)
I INC/TRG MESS-a Job increment
I INVERSE MESS-a Reverse job direction
I INC/TRG MESS-b Job increment
I INVERSE MESS-b Reverse job direction
I LIBRARY SENSE-a Job increment or decrement
I COUNTR INCRMx-a Counter increment set with input x
I LIBRARY SENSE-b Job increment or decrement
I COUNTR INCRMx-b Counter increment set with input x
I COUNTR INCRMy-a Counter increment set with input y
I COUNTR INCRMy-b Counter increment set with input y

J4
O GND Common
O +24 V
I COUNTR RESETx-a Counter reset set with input x
I COUNTR RESETy-a Counter reset set with input y
I COUNTR RESETx-b Counter reset set with input x
I COUNTR RESETy-b Counter reset set with input y
I STOP PRINT-a Not assigned
I ON/OFF-a Printer On/Off
I STOP PRINT-b Not assigned
I ON/OFF-b Printer On/Off
I MODE-a Job selection mode configuration
O PRINTER (TXD) Serial link: not assigned
I MODE-b Job selection mode configuration
I PRINTER (RXD) Serial link: not assigned
O GND Common
I CTS-1 Serial link 1 (V24/RS232C): Clear To Send
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I/O Terminals Name Description

J6
O PRINTER READY+ Ready to print
O PRINTG- Job synchronization
O PRINTER READY- Ready to print
O PRINTG+ Job synchronization
O FAULT+ Fault: optocoupled output
O OUT-3+ Not assigned
O FAULT- Fault: optocoupled output
O OUT-3- Not assigned
O ALARM+ Warning: optocoupled output
O COUNTR END+ Counter end value
O ALARM- Warning: optocoupled output
O COUNTR END- Counter end value
O OUT-1+ Not assigned
O OUT-2+ Not assigned
O OUT-1- Not assigned
O OUT-2- Not assigned

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„„ Operating Characteristics
†† Printing and counter connections
„„ Inputs
The input circuits have the characteristics of a high speed photocoupler with an isolation
voltage of 3 kV. They are protected against high current and polarity inversions.
– Operating voltage 5 to 35 V
– Regulated input current within the operating voltage range
– Current consumed 5/6 mA (encoder 12/13 mA)
– Maximum operating frequency: 6.25 kHz, 200 kHz for the encoder input.

„„ Outputs
The output circuits have the characteristics of a high speed photocoupler with open
collector phototransistor.
– Maximum output current: 50 mA
– Maximum operating voltage: 50 V

†† Warning and fault outputs

A beacon column may be connected to the printer via the M12 connector (yellow) on the
left hand side, or via one of the following outputs on the industrial interface board:

„„ Relays
The relay outputs are potential-free dry contacts. The contact switches warning systems
or electrical configurations connected directly to the mains supply.
The electrical contacts are protected by R.C. cells (0.1 μF/+ 47 Ω).
– Maximum voltage: 24 V
– Maximum current: 1 A (AC or DC)

„„ Optocouplers
The industrial interface board also provides optocoupled outputs for an alternative
connection method.

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„„ Print
†† Object detection cell inputs (TRIGG/CELL2)
The object detector are connected to the black M12 socket or to the industrial interface
board’s TRIGG-a and TRIGG-b terminals. When the detector is activated by a passing
object, it sends a signal to the printer which triggers printing. The TRIGG input is filtered
to prevent interference.
A conveyor’s speed can be measured using the TRIGG input only, or by connecting a
second photocell to the CELL2-a and CELL2-b terminals.

†† Object detector inhibition input (INHIBIT TRIG)

The INHIBIT TRIG-a and INHIBIT TRIG-b inhibit the TRIGG detection signal. The
principle is shown on the diagram below:

INHIBIT TRIG

TRIGG

PRINTING 30 µs 30 µs
printing inhib- printing inhib-printing of ac-
ited ited tive job

†† Tachometric generator input (ENCODER)

A tachometric generator or encoder can be connected to the blue M12 socket or to
the industrial interface board’s ENCODER CH-A and ENCODER COMMON terminals.
The tachometric generator enables printing to be sequenced with a variable speed
conveyor.

†† Reverse job direction input (INVERSE MESS)

Information sent between the INVERSE MESS-a and INVERSE MESS-b terminals
reverse the direction of the job printed (to and fro print operation).

†† Job synchronisation output (PRINTG)

The industrial interface board’s PRINTG+ and PRINTG- terminals provide a calibrated
pulse throughout the printing of a job.

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„„ Counter
†† Counter reset input
(COUNTR RESETx/COUNTR RESETy)
Two counters can be configured to be reset to their starting values by the COUNTR
RESETx and COUNTR RESETy inputs. A pulse on the corresponding input resets the
counter to its initial value.

†† Counter incrementation/decrementation input

(COUNTR INCRMx/COUNTR INCRMy)
Two counters (x and y) can be configured to be incremented or decremented by the
COUNTR INCRMx and COUNTR INCRMy inputs. A pulse on the corresponding input
increments or decrements the counter by its counter step value.

†† Counter end value output (COUNTR END)

This output changes state when the counter reaches its final value.
The COUNTR END output can be enabled in each counter’s settings.

„„ Job selection by parallel interface

†† Direct selection by job number (independent mode)
The MODE signal determines the type of coding used to address the job number:
- if MODE = 0, the job number has a hexadecimal code .
- if MODE = 1, the job number is BCD coded.

Terminals D0, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6 and D7 are used to address the job number
selected for printing (using the coding defined by the MODE signal).
The INC/TRG MESS signal confirms the job number present in data D0 to D7, and
triggers the printing of the job selected. This input is not filtered.

†† Selection via the job increment interface

Before this type of selection, the following two modes can work together, depending on
the MODE signal.
The TRIGG input triggers the printing of the job selected.

„„ Direct selection by job number (MODE = 0)

Terminals D0, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6 and D7 are used to address the job number
(hexadecimal) selected for printing.
The INC/TRG MESS signal confirms the job number present in the data D0 to D7.

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„„ Selection by job number incrementation (MODE = 1)

The job is selected using the LIBRARY SENSE and INC/TRG MESS inputs.
The bottom LIBRARY SENSE input is used to increment. The top LIBRARY SENSE
input is used for decrementing.
Depending on the level of the LIBRARY SENSE input, each pulse in the INC/TRG
MESS input changes the number of the active job for printing.

NOTE: The type of selection can be defined in the menu ► ► .

In "Operation", select the "Job Number" option to activate direct selection
by job number (independent mode), or "Library" for selection by the job
increment interface.

For more details about inputs and outputs related to job selection via the parallel
interface, see the network interface manual.

„„ Warnings and faults

†† Warning output
This output signals a non-critical printer malfunction which does not prevent printing.
The warning is generated to attract the operator's attention so that the anomaly can be
corrected.
The relay output has two types of dry contacts:
– De-energized (normally closed)
– Energized (normally open)

Energized
ALARM NO
Use of Energized contact:
ALARM NO
circuit closes if a warning occurs.
Common
ALARM COM ALARM COM

Use of De-energized contact:

ALARM NC
De-energized circuit opens if a warning occurs.
ALARM NC

†† FAULT output
This output signals a critical printer malfunction which prevents printing. The signal is
also asserted during start-up, until the printer is ready. It may be connected to a flashing
beacon or audible warning; it may also be linked to the conveyor supply in order to stop
the production line.

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The relay output has two types of dry contacts:

– De-energized (normally closed)
– Energized (normally open)

Energized
FAULT NO
Use of Energized contact:
FAULT NO
circuit closes if a fault occurs.
Common
FAULT COM FAULT COM

Use of De-energized contact:

FAULT NC
De-energized circuit opens if a fault occurs.
FAULT NC

NOTE The WARNING and FAULT outputs are configured in the menu
► ► ► ► .

„„ Other functions
†† Printer On/Off input (ON/OFF)
Information sent between the ON/OFF-a and ON/OFF-b terminals shut down or start up
the printer.

†† Output ready to print (PRINTER READY)

This output is active when the printer is ready to print (jet started and job selected).

„„ Serial / Ethernet links

Information about the V24/RS232 and RS422 serial link inputs and outputs, the
Ethernet link and the communication protocol can be found in the network interface
manual.

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„„ M12 connector pinouts

2

1 4

The photocell and encoder inputs and the Warning/Fault output are available via female
M12 connectors located on the left of the printer. The pins on these connectors are
numbered as follows:

†† Photocell input (black connector)

1: 24 V
2: TRIGG-b
3: GND
4: TRIGG-a

†† Encoder input (blue connector)

1: 24 V
2: ENCODER COMMON
3: GND
4: ENCODER CH-A

†† Warning/fault output (yellow connector)

1: PRINTER READY (green)
2: FAULT (red)
3: GND
4: WARNING (orange)

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„„ Physical description
Dimensions (mm) □ Cabinet: 360 (W) × 303 (D) × 555 (H)
□ Printhead: 230 (W) × 45 (D) × 45 (H)
□ Consumable cartridge: 55 (W) × 55 (D) × 250 (H)
□ Display: 7 inches wide
□ Nozzle: 65 µm

Weight □ Entire printer: approx. 23 kg

□ Cartridge: approximately 0.8 kg (0.8 litre)

Material □ Cabinet: 304 L stainless steel

„„ Performance specifications
Printing □ On all surfaces, in all positions
□ Up to 4000 characters per message
□ 1 to 5 lines of information
□ Height from 1.7 to 10.7 mm (depending on font and head)
□ Choice of 5/7/9/11/16/24/32 dot character heights
□ Choice of numerous fonts (Latin, column, etc.)
□ Possibility of printing all types of characters and graphics (bar
codes, two-dimensional codes, etc.)

Maximum speed □ 9232 Standard: 3 pt/mm G head: 5.5 or 6.6 m/s with high speed
option
□ 9232 E: 3 pt/mm G head: up to 16;6 m/s

Head movement □ Linear speed: 1 m/s maximum

□ Acceleration: 10 m/s² maximum

„„ Connectivity
as standard □ USB
□ Ethernet

optional □ Industrial interface board:

- V24/RS232C asynchronous link or RS422 synchronous;
- parallel link.

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„„ Different functions
Possible mode of operation □ Automatic jet startup
□ Automatic ink quality control
□ Deferred shutdown

Operating Characteristics □ Automatic nozzle unclogging procedure

□ Automatic diagnosis of printer status
□ Automatic draining and flushing procedures

„„ Power sources
□ 100 - 240 VAC; 0.5 - 0.3 Y; 60 - 50 Hz
□ Power: 60 W
□ Compressed air

„„ Inks
□ Refer to the ink technical data sheets (MSDS).

„„ Operating limits
Operating temperature □ +5°C to +40°C
(The use of certain inks may restrict the temperature range, as
specified on the ink technical data sheets)

Humidity □ 10 to 90% without condensation

Protection index □ 9232: IP56 or IP66 depending on model

□ 9232 E: IP56
□ 9232 S: IP56

„„ Installation conditions
Printer’s operating position □ Vertical without movement

Maximum distance between □ Between -2 m and +2 m : conduit length 3 m (as standard)

the head and control console □ Between -1,5 m and +2 m : conduit length: 5 m (optional)

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„„ Standards compliance
Safety □ Compliance (self-certification): CE marking, indicating compliance
with the machinery directive, electromagnetic compatibility and low
voltage directive: IEC 60950 (UL 60950, EN 60950)

Mechanical protection □ Protection indices EN 60529

□ Vibrations NF EN 22247 (bare product)
EN 60068-2-29 (bare product)
□ Impacts/falls NF EN 22248 (bare product)
NF H00 -60 (packed product)
NF H00-41, 47, 58, 59 (packed product)

Electromagnetic Compatibility □ Emission EN 61000-6-4

□ Immunity EN 61000-6-2

„„ Standard accessories
□ Head mounting
□ Printer table or support
□ Object detector(s) (cell)
□ Speed detector (tachometer)
□ External warning (visual)
□ Head movement
□ Head pressurization kit (standard on printers for medium or slow-
drying inks)
□ Head drying kit
□ SD cards or USB keys
□ Industrial interface board
□ Flushing stand kit
□ Marking gun

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„„ Specific features
Fonts □ Latin
□ Column, etc.
For more details see the following pages.

Time stamping □ Hour, minute, second

□ Day, month, year, Julian day, day of week, last digit of year, time
stamping table

Counters □ Up to 15 different counters per message (may be linked)

Inputs/outputs □ 1 object detection input

□ 1 tachometric generator input
□ External warning/fault outputs

Algorithms and □ Standard 10 mm (font < 24 pt)

head-object distances 12 mm (font > 24 pt)
30mm
□ Fast 10 mm (font < 24 pt)
12 mm (font > 24 pt)
□ Ultra-fast 5 mm

Bar codes □ 2/5 interleaved, Code 39, EAN8, EAN13, UPCA, UPCE

Two-dimensional Code □ Datamatrix (ECC 200)

Extended library □ up to 880 jobs

□ up to 30 logos

Serial link □ RS232C/V24, suitable for current loop operation

□ RS422

Non-double printing □ A given job may not be printed twice in succession (required for
postage franking, for example).

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Parallel interface □ Job selection by parallel interface or Message Increment

Input/Output □ The top level LIBRARY SENSE input selects the next job in the
Incrementation message library.
number
□ The bottom LIBRARY SENSE input selects the previous job in the
library.

„„ Industrial interface board (optional)

Programmable output □ Programmable output depending on the final value of a counter.

Counter increment input: □ The counters increment via this input instead of the top objet.

Counter reset input: □ Counters may be reset to their initial value by a pulse on this input

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„„ TRIGG signal

TRIGG

PRINTING PRINTING
a

b c

a: margin
The margin is at least 3 mm.
See the Forward Margin setting in "Modifying Job Settings" for more detail.

b: duration of the TRIGG signal

The duration of the TRIGG signal must be more than 200 µs and longer than the
TRIGG filtering.
See the TRIGG Filtering setting in "Modifying Job Settings" for more detail.

c: time between two printing jobs

without bar code: 3 ms
with bar code: between 10 and 50 ms

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„„ 9232, 9232 S, 9232 IP66, 9232 E User Manual - Revision

. The revision A index corresponds to the first edition of this manual.

. The revision index changes with each update.

Date published Revision index documentation

January 2011 A (DVD-Rom User Documentation)
January 2011 B
June 2013 C

For Marking & Coding Equipment. Photographs and drawings are not binding in detail. This document was
originally written in French. The French 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. Translation of the original manual: the original manual (in
French) is available on the DVD-ROM supplied with the printer.
© 2013 Markem-Imaje All Rights Reserved. English version

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