Ax Series User Guide EPT034331 3

Domino Ax-Series
User Documentation
Ax150i
Ax350i
Ax550i
DOMINO AX-SERIES USER GUIDE
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WARNING: Industrial Equipment. Risk of Injury
Always read the safety precautions in the Product Manual before

operating this equipment.
This document is intended as a daily guide to be used alongside the

Product Manual. It is not a substitute for the Product Manual.
Intended Use of Printer

The Ax-Series is a range of industrial ink jet printers designed for coding and marking onto
a variety of substrates and products. For specific details, please contact your local support
office.
Target Audience
This document covers basic safety information and operation, it is aimed at any operator of
this equipment. Domino recommends that all operators receive product training before
operating the equipment.
For instruction and operation, refer to the Product Manual, which can be found at:
https://mydomino.domino-printing.com/
EPT034331 Issue 3 November 2018 1

CONTENTS
Page
DOMINO AX-SERIES USER GUIDE .............................................................................. 1
Intended Use of Printer ........................................................................................... 1
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTE DEFINITIONS ..................................................... 4
Symbols ................................................................................................................... 4
INKS AND FLUIDS ........................................................................................................ 5
Basic Requirements ................................................................................................ 5
Exposure to chemicals ............................................................................................ 5
Spillages and Disposal ............................................................................................ 6
Storage .................................................................................................................... 6
Fire Risk ................................................................................................................... 6
Flammable Vapour and Electro-Static Discharge ................................................... 7
Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 7
Ventilation ................................................................................................................ 8
OPERATION .................................................................................................................. 9
Switch On ................................................................................................................ 9
Switch Off ................................................................................................................ 9
Ink Jet Start/Stop .................................................................................................... 9
Long Shut-down ...................................................................................................... 9
CREATE AND PRINT A LABEL ..................................................................................... 10
Create a New Label ................................................................................................. 10
Find a Label ............................................................................................................. 10
Edit a Label .............................................................................................................. 10
Print a label .............................................................................................................. 10
Optimise Print Position ............................................................................................ 11
Label Creator Screen .............................................................................................. 12
Label Elements ........................................................................................................ 12
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................. 13
How to Change Cartridges ...................................................................................... 13
Fit New Cartridge .................................................................................................... 14
How to Change the ITM .......................................................................................... 16
Prime the Ink System .............................................................................................. 20
Clean Up .................................................................................................................. 20
Clearing a Blocked Nozzle ...................................................................................... 21
How to Clean the Print Head ................................................................................... 22
Long Shut-down ...................................................................................................... 28
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................. 29
Cabinet .................................................................................................................... 30
TouchScreen Mounting ........................................................................................... 31
SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................................ 32
PREPARING THE PRINTER .......................................................................................... 34
Prepare the Print Head ............................................................................................ 34
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How to Install the ITM ............................................................................................. 35
How to Install the Ink and Make-up Cartridges ...................................................... 36
How to Prime Ink System ........................................................................................ 37
CONTENTS OF EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ............................................... 38

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTE DEFINITIONS
WARNING: A hazard which may cause death or injury.
CAUTION: A hazard which may cause damage to equipment or environment
Note: Contains important information.

Symbols
Wear eye protection
Wear protective clothing.

Use protective gloves.
Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Disconnect power before carrying out maintenance or repair.
Connect an earth terminal from the product to ground.
Only trained personnel may carry out this procedure.
Potentially heavy load. Two person lift.
Hazard of fire by igniting flammable material.
Hazard of coming into contact with electricity.
Observe precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices.

INKS AND FLUIDS
WARNING: Hazardous Chemicals. Risk of skin or eye damage.
Wear protective equipment such as gloves and glasses when near the
printer. Physical contact with printer ink or make-up can cause skin or
eye damage.
A risk assessment is necessary. Safe working practices vary according to the environment.
There is a Domino Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for each ink, that gives advice on personal
protective equipment. They can be found on the Domino website. There are warnings on
each container.
Basic Requirements
When used correctly, printing inks do not cause problems. However, everybody using them
must be familiar with the appropriate safety standards and be aware of the precautions that
must be taken. The following are basic requirements:
• Provide suitable training for people using inks.
• Maintain proper standards of industrial practice relating to cleanliness and
tidiness.
• Store and handle Inks and their containers carefully.
• Collect and safely dispose of used cleaning materials. (rags, paper wipes, etc.)
Used cleaning materials are a fire hazard.
• Do not smoke or allow naked flames in the vicinity of any inks or solvents.
• Good ventilation is necessary as many inks contain materials which vaporise
easily and can be inhaled.
Exposure to chemicals
Observe the following broad principles as a minimum:
• Avoid contact with the eyes.
Wear suitable eye protection if there is any risk of splashing or misting.
• Avoid contact with the mouth.
Avoid eating, drinking or smoking, or any personal habits or actions which may
transfer ink to the mouth.
• Avoid contact with the skin.
Most gloves only offer limited and short term exposure protection.
Change gloves frequently and after any splashing.
After exposure to ink, wash off all possible traces as soon as possible.
If ink gets into the eyes:
• Flood the affected eye for 15 minutes with saline solution, (or clean water if
saline solution is not available). Do not allow the water to run into an unaffected
eye. Seek Medical aid immediately.

Spillages and Disposal
WARNING: Flammable material. Risk of fire
Clean up all ink spillages immediately.

Do not allow the ink to dry or allow any build-up of dried ink spills.
Some dried inks are highly flammable.
WARNING: Electric shock hazard. Risk of injury.
Switch off power to the printer while cleaning up spillages inside the
printer.
CAUTION: Hazardous Chemical. Risk to the environment.
Do not let spillages or residue from cleaning enter drains or sewage

systems.
Do not treat inks and associated fluids as ordinary waste.
Disposed of them using approved methods according to local

regulations.
Clean up spillages as soon as possible with the appropriate solvents

and with regard to the safety of personnel.
Storage
All fluids must be stored in accordance with local regulations.
Store printing inks
• In well ventilated buildings
• In areas set aside for the purpose
• In areas chosen for safety in case of fire.
Fire Risk
Hazard information is given on the SDS.
Dangerous fumes may arise from a fire involving printing inks.
• Store inks where they can be reached quickly by the fire fighters.
• Store inks where fire will not spread beyond the store.
• Do not use water for an electrical fire.
• Do not use metal scrapers to remove an accumulation of dried ink, as they can
produce sparks.

Flammable Vapour and Electro-Static Discharge
WARNING: Flammable vapour. Risk of explosion.
Install and operate the printer in a well ventilated environment.

Do not install or operate the printer in closed or sealed rooms or
cabinets.
Insufficient ventilation may result in an accumulation of vapour which
can present a risk of explosion.
WARNING: Electro-static discharge hazard. Risk of fire.
Earth the equipment to avoid build up of electrostatic charge.

Electric sparks can ignite flammable vapour, take anti-static precautions
when handling inks and solvents.
The printers place an electrostatic charge on each ink drop used for printing. Normally
these charges are conducted away to ground. It is essential to ground the equipment
correctly to avoid a build-up of static charge.
Maintenance
During maintenance, ink drops may be collected in a container. Use a container made of
conducting material that is securely connected to ground/earth. The electrostatic charges
on the ink drops will then be conducted to ground/earth.
CAUTION: Risk of damage to sensitive component parts
Use electrostatic precautions when undertaking maintenance

operations:
• Switch off printer.
• Wear a wristband connected to the ESD connector provided.
• Do not wear clothing which can build up electrostatic
charges.
• Use ESD protective bags to transport PCBs.
• Only place PCBs on a mat made from conductive material
which is connected to ground.

Ventilation
Solvent based printing inks and their vapours are flammable.
• Provide an extraction system to remove fumes and vapours from the
production line and from anywhere else that the printer may be operated.
• 10 air changes per hour is the minimum required.
• 20 air changes per hour is recommended.

OPERATION
Switch On
Press and hold the Standby button for two seconds:
• The Printer will switch ON.
• The green light on the standby button and start/stop button will
Standby flash.
Button • The red light on the standby button will turn off and the green light
will illuminate.
• The UI can be used to create labels, etc.
Switch Off
CAUTION: Do not disconnect power if wake-up mode is enabled. Risk of ink
degradation.
Wake-up mode keeps the ink agitated during long periods of idle time.
This feature will be disabled if power is disconnected from the printer.
Press and hold the Standby button for two seconds:

• The Display will switch OFF.
• The Printer will switch OFF.
• The green light on the standby button will flash.
• The red light on the standby button will illuminate.
Ink Jet Start/Stop

This (start/stop) button is used to turn the ink jet on and off when the
printer is ON:
• The Printer is ON.
Start/Stop • The ink jet is running.
Button
Long Shut-down
For a shut-down of more than 7 days (Heavy duty ink) or 14 days (Dye based ink), see “Long
Shut-down” on page 28.

CREATE AND PRINT A LABEL
Create a New Label
(1) Home screen > Label Creator, then select Blank.
(2) Name the label - select Label name then use keyboard to enter name, then select
the layout settings. Select Create Label.
(3) Insert the required elements (text, etc.). Then Save or Print.
Find a Label
(1) Home screen > Label Finder.
(2) Navigate to the label, choose Print, Edit or Preview.
Edit a Label
Content
(1) Open label.
(2) Select element to edit, use Side Menu > Element > Edit.
• Including: Font - Bold - Character spacing - Invert - Reverse.
Layout
(1) Open the label.
(2) Side menu > Label > Edit.
• Number of lines - Line Height (drops) - Type - Overall height
Settings
Each label design can be created and saved with its own custom print settings.
(1) Side menu > Label > Settings.
• Offset - Inverse - Reverse - Repeat.
Save / Save As
(1) Select the Save icon.
Print a label
From the Home screen:
(1) Home screen > Label Finder.
(2) Navigate to the label, choose Print.
(3) Enter data if prompted.
For any problems or further information, please refer to the Product Manual.

Optimise Print Position
What do you want to do to the printed label?
Home > Print Optimisation > Print Delay.

Move print left or right on the
Increase or decrease the delay to move along
horizontal axis
the horizontal axis.
Move up or down on the Move the print head. Slight adjustment can be
substrate on vertical axis made by moving the elements within the label.
Increase or decrease the vertical Home > Print Optimisation > Print Height.
size (height of label) Increase or decrease as required.
Increase or decrease the Home > Print Optimisation > Stroke Pitch.
horizontal size (width of label) Increase or decrease as required.
Flip message up/down Home > Print Optimisation > Invert.
Flip message left/right Home > Print Optimisation > Reverse.

Label Creator Screen
Used for label creation and label editing. Select:
Enter a message name when prompted and select Create Label.
Label Zoom Options Save as

Label View
Save Print
Element
Moving
Options
Undo/
Redo
Side
Menu
Label
Design Area
Label Elements
The text, barcode and graphic items which make up label designs are known as elements.
Note: It is possible to add Text, Logos, Unicode, Barcodes, Graphics and variable data
(such as clocks, counters etc.) into a label. Refer to the Product Manual which can
be found at: https://mydomino.domino-printing.com/

MAINTENANCE
How to Change Cartridges
Message on UI Alert Status Action
“Add Ink Cartridge” Amber
“Ink Level Below Amber

Minimum” Fit a new Ink Cartridge
“Change Ink Cartridge - Red

Empty”
“Add Make-up Cartridge” Amber
“Make-up Level Below Amber

Minimum” Fit a new Make-up
Cartridge
“Change Make-up Red
Cartridge - Cartridge
Empty”
WARNING: Hazardous chemicals. Risk of skin or eye damage.
eye damage.
Follow local waste disposal regulations to dispose of used cartridges.

CAUTION: Do not replace a cartridge until prompted. Risk of ink leak.
The ink level is at risk of overfilling if a cartridge is replaced when it is not

needed. This will cause ink to leak out of the printer cabinet. Only replace
a cartridge when prompted by the user interface or status lights.
Notes: (1) Change the cartridges promptly to avoid poor printing.

(2) Shake heavy duty ink cartridges for at least 2 minutes before fitting.
Remove the Empty Cartridge
Make-up Ink
QMM
Fit New Cartridge

(1) Hold the new Cartridge near the Quality Management Module (QMM):
Light on QMM Meaning Action
Yellow Not Found Try another Cartridge
Flashing Yellow Reading Wait
Green Good Use this Cartridge
Red Not Good Try another Cartridge

(2) Use a 6mm hex key to break the sealing tab. Remove the sealing tab.
6mm Hex Key
Make-up Ink
Make-up Ink Cartridge

Cartridge
(3) Check for leaks.

(4) Shut the door.

How to Change the ITM
WARNING: Pressurised system. Risk of chemical spray.
Shut down the printer.

Disconnect the power.
If you do not, then ink can spray out and onto the user.
eye damage.
Follow local waste disposal regulations to dispose of used ITM and

paper towels.
CAUTION: Dirt and debris. Risk to the printer
Observe good cleanliness procedures at all times.

Do not let dirt or debris enter any part of the printer.
Note: Paper towels (or similar) and wash are required for this procedure.
Message on UI Alert Status Action
The ITM life is soon to expire. Ensure a Amber Order a new ITM if
replacement ITM is available needed
Intelligent Ink System is in depletion mode to Amber Ensure a new ITM is

prepare for ITM change available
Change ITM - Expired Red Printing Stops

The ink system will automatically run down the level of ink in the ink Cartridge to a minimum
level, so it is usual to replace the ink Cartridge at the same time.
Prepare the Printer
(1) Switch off (hold the standby button for 2 seconds) and wait for the printer to
shut down.
(2) Disconnect the power lead and open the door.
(3) Remove the ink Cartridge (if fitted) (see previous pages).
(4) Remove the ITM.
(5) Push retaining clips up then pull the ITM towards you, away from the Ink Block
If the ITM does not move with moderate pressure, push the ITM away from you (which will
break any seal caused by dry ink) and try again.
CAUTION: Hazardous Chemical. Risk of spillage
The manifold pipes will contain residual ink, take care to avoid spillage.

Prepare the New ITM
Remove the ITM Sealing Strip
Clean with wash

(1) Remove the sealing strip that protects the ITM manifold.
(2) Fit sealing strip onto old ITM.
(3) Place paper towel under the ITM manifold pipes (as shown above) and lubricate with
wash.
(4) Place paper towel or similar (as shown below) to catch excess fluid and using wash,
remove any dried residual ink from the ink block valve face.
Ink Block Valve Face

Insert the New ITM
(1) Insert the ITM.
(2) Ensure the ITM retaining clips are engaged.
Switch On and Test

(1) Re-connect power lead and switch on. (Press for 2 seconds)
(2) Check each Cartridge by holding it near to the QMM.
(3) If OK, replace ink and make-up Cartridges.
(4) Check for leaks.

Check the QMM Status Lights
Make-up Ink
ITM
Light on QMM Meaning Action
Yellow Not Found Try another.
Flashing Yellow Reading Wait.......
Green Good Use this.
Red Not Good Use valid Cartridge
(5) Close cabinet door.

Prime the Ink System
The printer will recognise when a new ITM is fitted and automatically prime the ink system.
Clean Up
Dispose of contaminated paper towels and the old ITM by following local waste disposal
regulations.

Clearing a Blocked Nozzle
eye damage.
CAUTION: Make-up added to Ink. Risk of poor print performance
Do not run the nozzle unblocking wizard more than 2 times. Each time
the wizard is run, the printer adds make-up to the ink. If the wizard is run
too many times, it may cause the viscosity of the ink to thin.
If the nozzle is not clear after 2 attempts, contact your local support
office.
CAUTION: Risk of contamination.
Do not attempt to remove the nozzle assembly (unless trained to do so).

Removing the nozzle assembly can cause contamination to enter the ink
system. The nozzle assembly is also tuned to the print head and will
require re-tuning if removed.
(1) Ensure the printer is in the idle state

(2) On the TouchScreen, select Home > Setup > Wizards > Nozzle unblocking.
(3) Select Start Nozzle unblocking
(4) Follow the on screen instructions.

How to Clean the Print Head
i-Pulse Print Head
eye damage.
CAUTION: Wash entering gutter. Risk of poor print performance
The printer must be switched off before starting this procedure.

If the printer is running whilst this procedure is carried out, wash will
enter the gutter and may cause the viscosity of the ink to thin.
Note: Required tools: T6 Torx Driver, correct wash fluid

Switch off the printer:
(1) Switch off the printer.
Press and hold the standby button for 2 seconds and wait for the printer to
shut down.
(2) Disconnect the power lead from the rear of the printer.
At the print head:
(3) Press in the two holster retaining clips on the sides of the print head. Remove the
holster.
(4) Gently squeeze in the sides of the internal cover to release the clips.
Pull gently downwards to lift the lower part away from the print head.
(5) Follow the annotated instructions in the following illustration. If required, use an
earthed beaker to collect any waste fluid.

Loosen screw and remove
the Charge Electrode.
Clean in the slot with
relevant wash, dry using lint
free tissue.
Clean any ink residue

from deflector plates
Clean any ink residue from

gutter area
(6) Replace the print head holster.

End of procedure.

i-Pulse Duo Print Head
eye damage.
CAUTION: Wash entering gutter. Risk of poor print performance
The printer must be switched off before starting this procedure.

If the printer is running whilst this procedure is carried out, wash will
enter the gutter and may cause the viscosity of the ink to thin.
Note: Required tools: T6 Torx Driver, correct wash fluid

shut down.
At the print head:
(3) Unscrew the thumb screw on the rear of the print head. Remove the print head
cover.

Loosen screw and remove Loosen screw and remove
the Charge Electrode. the Charge Electrode.
Clean in the slot with Clean in the slot with
relevant wash, dry using lint relevant wash, dry using lint
free tissue. free tissue.


gutter area
(5) Replace the print head cover and tighten the thumb screw.
End of procedure.

i-Pulse RS Print Head
eye damage.
The i-Pulse RS print head requires regular cleaning when using heavily pigmented ink.
Check the print head before every shift and clean as necessary.
To clean the i-Pulse RS print head:
shut down.
At the print head:
(3) Remove the print head cover.

Clean in the slots with
relevant wash, dry using lint
free tissue.
When Cleaned, use a
magnifying glass to ensure
both slots are lint free.


gutter area
(5) Replace the print head cover.

End of procedure.

Long Shut-down
The recommended procedure to prepare the printer for a long shut down depends on the
length of time that the printer will be shut down and the environment the printer will be
stored in.
Less Than 14 Days
printer.
Physical contact with printer ink or make-up can cause skin or eye
damage.
CAUTION: Do not disconnect power if wake-up mode is enabled. Risk of ink

degradation.
Wake-up mode keeps the ink agitated during long periods of idle time.
This feature will be disabled if power is disconnected from the printer.
Note: To check if wake-up mode is enabled, select Home > Setup > Advanced >
Hardware. Observe the “Wake-up mode enabled” tick box.
If the printer is to be shut down for up to 14 days and stored in an environment that will not
degrade the ink, follow the procedure described below:
(1) Clean the print head by following the print head cleaning procedure on page 22 or
page 26.
(2) Press and hold the standby button for 2 seconds.
(3) Flush the gutter with the correct wash during the gutter clearing cycle to ensure the
gutter is completely clean.
(4) Remove any factory air supply.
(5) Cover the print head gutter with masking tape or similar.
End of procedure.
Longer Than 14 Days
If the printer is to be shut down for longer than 14 days, or stored in an environment that
could degrade the ink, the ink must be flushed out of the printer to protect the ink system.
Contact your local support office for more information.

INSTALLATION
Only a trained person may install the printer.
Read the user manual.
WARNING: Risk of physical injury.
Carry out a risk assessment of the lift before moving the printer.
Dry weight of the printer is between 26kg (35.3lb) and 23kg (50.7lb).
WARNING: Flammable vapour. Risk of explosion.
Install and operate the printer in a well ventilated environment.

Do not install or operate the printer in closed or sealed rooms or
cabinets.
Insufficient ventilation may result in an accumulation of vapour which
can present a risk of explosion.
Electrical Supply Present: Refer to the product specification label.
Earth the cabinet.
Indoor use only.
For installation instructions, please refer to the Product Manual.

The installation technician (or distributor) should ensure that the printer, and the line it is
installed on, are appropriately grounded.
• Securely ground all metallic items within 12 inches (300mm) of the print head.
• Check this using an Ohm Meter, DVM or other suitable device.
• Use additional static dissipating devices, such as anti-static brushes, as
recommended.
The customer must be aware of the importance of this grounding since it is not Domino's
responsibility to maintain the customer's equipment.
• Check the grounding periodically.
• Check the grounding whenever a printer is relocated.
• Ensure that anti-static precautions are followed.

Cabinet
Location
Position the printer:
• With enough clearance to open the doors and give access to the cabinet’s front
and rear.
• On a level surface.
• Where it is electrically isolated from other equipment.
• Where the temperature remains within the range +5°C to +45°C (42ºF to 12ºF).
• Where the relative humidity remains within 10% to 90% (non-condensing).
• Such that the vents on the underneath of the cabinet are not obstructed.
Cabinet Mounting
For stability and to minimise vibration, the printer should be mounted on a Domino Printer
Stand with the Stacking Kit. If a printer stand is not used, then secure the printer base using
M6 mounting bolts. Use spacers to ensure the mounting bushes are flush with the
mounting surface.
The Ax350i/Ax550i cabinets can be stacked (maximum of 3 units high) with the Stacking Kit
(P/N EPT011760).
For Stacking Kit and Printer Stand part numbers, refer to the accessories Catalogue, which
can be found at: https://mydomino.domino-printing.com/
Electrical Supply
Earth the cabinet.
Electrical Supply Present: Refer to the product specification label.
Tighten both screws on the power supply plug to prevent moisture

entering the power supply socket.
Connect the printer using a suitable plug and socket outlet which is accessible and close to
the equipment so that power can be quickly disconnected. If a fused power connector is
used, fit it with a 5A fuse. If a fused power connector is not used, a circuit breaker or fuse
rated at 5A is required.
The supply must be free from electrical noise. Domino can give advice on suitable devices
to ensure trouble-free operation.

TouchScreen Mounting
x8 M5 x 25mm
(VESA 75 Mount)
Ax350i
Ax550i

SPECIFICATION
Temperature Range +5º to +45ºC (42ºF to 112ºF)

(Working):
Temperature Range -20º to +60ºC (-4ºF to +140ºF) (machine dry - storage, wet
(Storage): dependent upon fluids)
Humidity: 0 - 90% RH (non-condensing)
Electrical Supply: 100-240V 50-60Hz (nominal), 4A, single phase Auto ranging
Power Consumption 40 Watt (idle)

80 Watt (printing)
Acoustic Noise Level: Not more than 70 dBA
TouchScreen 10" 24Vdc, 15W, 625mA over non standard DVI

Power Supply:
TouchScreen 7" 24Vdc, 12W, 500mA over non standard DVI

Power Supply:
IP Rating: Ax150i Designed to IP55
Ax350i/Ax550i IP55 (electronics enclosure to IP66)
TouchScreen 10" IP65
TouchScreen 7" IP55

Size and Weight
Weight (dry) with Ax150i 17.8kg (39.3lb)

i-Pulse print head and
3m conduit: Ax350i/Ax550i* 23.8kg (52.5lb)*
*Ax350i/Ax550i ONLY i-Pulse Duo print head Add 1kg (2.2lb)

(3m conduit)
TouchScreen 10" 2.5Kg (5.5lbs)
TouchScreen 7" 0.75Kg (1.65lbs)

373mm
400mm 394mm
Ax150i Cabinet
411mm
430mm 381mm
Ax350i/Ax550i Cabinet

PREPARING THE PRINTER
Only a trained person may do this.
Read the user manual.
This procedure should be followed when installing the ink and make-up Cartridge for
the first time:
Prepare the Print Head
(1) Remove the print head cover.
(2) Remove the silicone tube cap (if fitted) over the gutter. Check the print head is clean
and dry.
Note: Image shows a single jet i-Pulse Print Head.
Silicone Tube Cap
(3) Replace the print head cover.

(4) Fit the print head into a wash station, or place a beaker made of a conducting
material and connected to earth (ground) underneath the print head.

How to Install the ITM
eye damage.
Follow local waste disposal regulations to dispose of used ITM and

paper towels.
Note: Paper towels (or similar) and wash are required for this procedure.
Follow this procedure:
• when installing the ITM for the first time or
• following a long shut down after ITM removal.
To install the ITM:
(1) Open the printer ink cabinet.
(2) Follow the instructions for changing an ITM.
See “Prepare the New ITM” on page 18 and onwards.

How to Install the Ink and Make-up Cartridges
eye damage.
Note: Tools required: 6mm Hex Key.

(1) If the printer is not already on, press and hold the standby button for 2
seconds to switch the printer on.
(2) Follow the procedure for changing the Cartridges.
See “How to Change Cartridges” on page 13.

How to Prime Ink System
eye damage.
WARNING: Electro-static discharge hazard. Risk of fire.
Earth the equipment to avoid build up of electrostatic charge.

Place print head in a wash station or position over an earthed beaker
made of a conducting material.
Electric sparks can ignite flammable vapour.
The ink system must be primed before the printer can be used for the first time.
Before starting this procedure, ensure that the ink and make-up levels are at least half full.
This will be indicated by yellow or green make-up and ink level icons on the information bar
on the TouchScreen.
To run the ink priming wizard:
(1) Fit the print head into a wash station, or place a beaker underneath the print head.
Ensure the beaker is made of a conducting material and connected to earth
(ground).
(2) On the TouchScreen, select Home > Setup > Wizards > Ink priming.
(3) Select Start.
(4) Follow the on screen instructions.
Check the ink jet alignment:
(1) Follow the appropriate procedure in the Product Manual.
End of procedure.
Note: For all printer settings and further installation information, refer to the Product
Manual, which can be found at: https://mydomino.domino-printing.com/

CONTENTS OF EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
No. Doc-0010447_R04
Manufacturers name: Domino UK Limited
Manufacturers address: Bar Hill, Cambridge CB23 8TU.
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
Model Number : Ax150i, Ax350i, Ax550i (from serial number AX0000000335)
Product Name : Ax-Series Continuous Inkjet Printer
The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant Union
harmonisation legislation:
2011/65/EU : RoHS Directive
2014/53/EU : RED Directive
EN 300 330-2 V1.6.1 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters

(ERM); Short Range Devices (SRD); Radio equipment in the
frequency range 9 kHz to 25 MHz and inductive loop systems in
the frequency range 9 kHz to 30 MHz; Part 2: Harmonized EN
covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE
Directive

(ERM); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio
equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical
requirements

(ERM); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio
equipment and services; Part 3: Specific conditions for Short-
Range Devices (SRD) operating on frequencies between 9 kHz
and 246 GHz
EN 61000-6-2:2005 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-2: Generic

standards – Immunity for industrial environments
EN 60950-1:2006/A2:2013 Information technology equipment – safety – Part 1: General

requirements.

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WARNING: Industrial Equipment. Risk of Injury

Always read the safety precautions in the Product Manual before

This document is intended as a daily guide to be used alongside the

Intended Use of Printer

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CAUTION: A hazard which may cause damage to equipment or environment

Note: Contains important information.

Wear eye protection

Wear protective clothing.

Disconnect power before carrying out maintenance or repair.

Connect an earth terminal from the product to ground.

Only trained personnel may carry out this procedure.

Potentially heavy load. Two person lift.

Hazard of fire by igniting flammable material.

Hazard of coming into contact with electricity.

Observe precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices.

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WARNING: Hazardous Chemicals. Risk of skin or eye damage.

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Clean up all ink spillages immediately.

WARNING: Electric shock hazard. Risk of injury.

CAUTION: Hazardous Chemical. Risk to the environment.

Do not let spillages or residue from cleaning enter drains or sewage

Do not treat inks and associated fluids as ordinary waste.

Disposed of them using approved methods according to local

Clean up spillages as soon as possible with the appropriate solvents

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Install and operate the printer in a well ventilated environment.

WARNING: Electro-static discharge hazard. Risk of fire.

Earth the equipment to avoid build up of electrostatic charge.

CAUTION: Risk of damage to sensitive component parts

Use electrostatic precautions when undertaking maintenance

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Press and hold the Standby button for two seconds:

Ink Jet Start/Stop

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What do you want to do to the printed label?

Home > Print Optimisation > Print Delay.

Flip message up/down Home > Print Optimisation > Invert.

Flip message left/right Home > Print Optimisation > Reverse.

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Label Zoom Options Save as

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Message on UI Alert Status Action

“Add Ink Cartridge” Amber

“Ink Level Below Amber

“Change Ink Cartridge - Red

“Add Make-up Cartridge” Amber

“Make-up Level Below Amber

WARNING: Hazardous chemicals. Risk of skin or eye damage.

CAUTION: Hazardous Chemical. Risk to the environment.

Follow local waste disposal regulations to dispose of used cartridges.

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The ink level is at risk of overfilling if a cartridge is replaced when it is not

Notes: (1) Change the cartridges promptly to avoid poor printing.

Fit New Cartridge

Light on QMM Meaning Action