Description of Modes

For alphaJET tempo

pm07 Print mode for a maximum vertical resolution of 7 drops. For quick, but relatively small 1-line printing.
the value for the minimum high voltage in SETUP must be reduced in order to attain of the minimum
character height

pm15 Print mode for a maximum vertical resolution of 15 drops. For very fast 1 - or 2-line prints.

pm_A24 Print mode for a maximum vertical resolution of 24 drops. For fast, up to 3-line prints.

pm_B24 Print mode for a maximum vertical resolution of 24 drops. For higher quality, more than 3-line prints.

Für alphaJET pico

pm_05
pm_Axx Printmode
is für eine
an optimum maximale
speed vertikale
print mode Auflösung von
( accelerated 5 Tropfen.
print ) Für extrem schnelle 1- Zeilen / 5dot /
Kaminschrift Drucke.
pm_Bxx is a quality-optimized print mode ( better quality)
pm_07 Printmode für eine maximale vertikale Auflösung von 15 Tropfen. Für sehr schnelle 1- Zeilen Drucke.

pm_15 Printmode für eine maximale vertikale Auflösung von 15 Tropfen. Für schnelle, maximal 2-zeilige Drucke.

pm_24 Printmode für eine maximale vertikale Auflösung von 24 Tropfen. Für qualitativ maximal 3-zeilige Drucke.

pm_32 Printmode für eine maximale vertikale Auflösung von 32 Tropfen. Für qualitativ höherwertige, maximal 4-
zeilige Drucke.

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 Description of Modes
For All Pinters

Optimization of the Modes

Regardless of the selected print mode is the ability to affect the printing speed of the optimization setting

Quality The automatic drop-saving mode is off. Best print quality. (more non charged drops
between charged drops)
Normal The automatic drop-saving mode is on. Higher speeds with reduced print quality
possible. (Less non charged drops between charged drops)
Fast The automatic drop-saving mode is on.
Maximum print speeds with reduced print quality possible
(Lesser non charge drops between charged drops than normal)

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Print Speeds The following print speeds are possible for a printer with a 55μm nozzle
:
The values ​refer to the
optimization setting "quality".
Higher speeds can be achieved
using the optimization setting of
“Normal” or “Fast”.

Example: two-line printing with

text printed in the print mode
matrix M7x5 PM_15,

The same width font with the

optimization setting "normal“
is about 22% faster and if
printed with the optimization
setting "fast" about 32%
faster.

The smaller the print mode is selected, the higher the maximum possible printing speed.
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 Printing speeds The following print speeds are possible for a printer with a 70 micron nozzle

The values ​refer to the

optimization setting "quality".
Higher speeds can be achieved
using the optimization setting of
“Normal” or “Fast”.

Example: two-line printing with

text printed in the print mode
matrix M7x5 PM_B15,

The same width font with the

optimization setting "normal“
is about 22% faster and if
printed with the optimization
setting "fast" about 32%
faster.

The smaller the print mode is selected, the higher the maximum possible printing speed

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 Main Menu Print Load Label

Print Load label

Loads the existing print
label

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 Load PrintLabel Directory Hierarchy
     Down, i.e. in sub-folders, move file to subordinate appears only when a directory
is selected

Directory Hierarchy
       Up, i.e. go to parent folder, appears only when a
directory is selected
Opening the keyboard
window,
• The first letter to be
Preview of the
entered jump the
selected text
cursor to a file
Beginning with that

letter
Cursor - keys to
scroll up scroll
Folder with down
Print Labels
Select the desired
text in the text
selection
Print
Labels

Cancel and Exit window Accepting selection

    Changes are not accepted window and leave
         Load print label is aborted selected text will be loaded

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 Main Menu Print Label-editor

Label Editor

Create new print text, modify existing

printed text

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 Label– Editor I
Scroll the display to
the top editor, scroll
down

Editor-Anzeige
WYSIWYG Vorschau
des Drucktextes
(WYSIWYG - what you
see is what you get)
Zoom in and out on
the editor display
Scroll in the
editor screen to
the left

Create new Scroll in the

object editor screen to
the right
Edit object
Edit the
selected
object
Exit
Window
Delete
Delete the selected object

Cancel and Exit New Open Save

window
Create new Open Label
    Changes are not Store the most recently
label
accepted folder edited text Print

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        Move the selected
Label – Editor II object to the right or left
The x / y position of the
selected object is displayed in
the object information box
       Move selected object up or
down
The x / y position of the selected
object is displayed in the object
information box

Alter line thickness

     Reduce or Zoom in and out
increase the line
thickness
The set line
thickness is
displayed
Resize
Resize selected
object
Empty Strokes
Horizontal
spreading of the
characters Rotate
Rotate object 90
degrees to the left or
right.
Character Spacing
Reduce/increase the
spacing between the
characters
Font
Invert/Reverse Mirror object
     Select the font and set the Typface
font height Vertically mirror
Invert selected (invert) the selected
Select the font options in bold,
object object
italic, underline

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 Label– Editor III
Display field: Object-info

􀂄 Information on type of
object: Text, code, matrix,
line, rectangle, ellipse, or
Logo

􀂄 Information on the
number of objects in the
editor display

􀂄 Data field yes/no

􀂄 Information on position
and size in pixels

W Width
H Height

Select Object
       Select an object displayed in the editor by pressing
The “Object Info” identifies the current object

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 Create new data field
Load new logo
Label – Editor > New Object object
Create new object
􀂄 Filled from outside line object
Format: Monochrome
via interface (via field
Bitmap or MLG (AJC
Data-Object index)
Logo)
Create text object
􀂄 The object may contain static and
dynamic elements (numbers, date,
time, or
shift)
􀂄 Object may not contain any data
fields

Data object
Create Barcode-object
􀂄 The object may contain static
and dynamic elements (numbers,
date, time, or
shift)
􀂄 Object may not contain any data
fields

Data Object
Create data matrix code object
􀂄 The object may contain static and
dynamic elements (numbers, date,
time, or
shift) Create new Create new
Create barcode-data field Create data matrix
􀂄 Object may not contain any data ellipse object rectangle
fields 􀂄 Filled from outside via data field object
interface (via field index)
􀂄 Filled from outside via
interface (via field index)

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 Label-Editor / New Object / Text Dialog

Note
The text object can contain multiple elements, eg ie from one or more static text elements + time element (-
s) + counter-element (-s) +-layer element (s) all elements are then in the print text editor in a common
format and framework of which case are always formatted in common

Select Element
􀂄 Select the previous
Preview
element in the preview
Preview of the created
text object The element type of the
selected element is
Edit selected displayed
element
􀂄 Edit the element
Select Element
selected in the
􀂄 Select the following
preview
element in the preview

The element type of the

Delete selected selected element is
element displayed
􀂄 Delete the element
selected in the preview

Dynamic Shift Element

Create static text Dynamic numerical element Dynamic date/time element 􀂄 Shift elements are dynamically
element changed during printing
􀂄 Numerical elements are 􀂄 Date/time elements are
􀂄 Fix-text is printed as dynamically changed during printing dynamically changed during printing
created
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 Label- Editor / Font-Dialog

Preview
Shows currently
selected settings

Selection list
Select list: Height
font
􀂄 List of the available
List of available type heights
fonts

Push button: Font format Push button: Font format italic Push button: Font format underlined
bold 􀂄 Selected font becomes italic 􀂄 Selected font becomes underlined
􀂄 Selected font becomes bold

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 Label- Editor / Save-PrintLabel

Cursor - keys to
scroll up scroll
down

Select the desired

File Name text in the text
selection
Name under which the text
file will be saved.

Cancel and exit window

Changes are not accepted Take over settings and exit
Load text is aborted window

Copy file(s)
New folder Rename file Simple selection Multiple selection Delete file(s)
􀂄 Copy selected
􀂄 Create new 􀂄 Change the 􀂄 A file can be 􀂄 Several files can 􀂄 Delete selected
file(s)
folder existing file names of selected for be selected for file(s)
the selected file copying or deleting copying or deleting

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 Load Label editor/
Open Label Directory hierarchy
􀂄 Change downward, i.e. into a lower-order folder, or to a lower-order file
􀂄 This is only displayed if a directory has been selected

Directory hierarchy
􀂄 Change upward, i.e. into a higher-order folder
􀂄 This is only displayed if a directory has been selected

Cursor - keys to
scroll up scroll
preview function of down
the selected text
Select the desired
text in the text
selection

Folder with
print labels

Print
Labels

Cancel and exit window Take over selection and

􀂄 Changes are not adoptedText laden wird exit the window
abgebrochen
Selected label will be
loaded
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 Stroke width and character
width

The parameters are stroke width of 1 and character width of 1 with 8

7     
an example of fonts m7x5 and a7x5.
6 
The pixels in the horizontal lying side by side. 5 
4 
3 
2 
1 
The parameters are stroke width of 2 and character width of 1 with 8
7          
an example of fonts m7x5 and a7x5.
6  
The pixel columns are doubled. 5  
4  
3  
2  
1  
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 Stroke width and character
width

The parameter are stroke width of 3 and character width of 1 with 8

7               
an example of fonts m7x5 and a7x5 .
6   
The pixel columns are tripled. 5   
4   
3   
2   
1   

The parameter are stroke width of 1 and character width of 2 with 8

7     
an example of fonts m7x5 and a7x5.
6 
After each pixel column there is a blank column inserted.
5 
4 
3 
2 
1 

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 Stroke width and Character
width
The parameter are stroke width of 1 and character with of 2 with 8
7     
an example of m7x5 and a7x5
6 
After each column of pixels there are two blank columns are 5 
inserted. 4 
3 
2 
1 

The parameters are stroke width of 2 and character width of 2 with 8

7          
an example of m7x5 and a7x5.
6  
The pixel columns are doubled and for each pixel column there is a 5  
blank column inserted. 4  
3  
2  
1  

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 Label-Editor/New Object / Text Dialog / Number-Format
Input field: Repeat Input field: Start Input field: End
 Value states the number of repeats to
     Value at which the meter
be printed at the identical count  Value at which the
begins to count
counter stops
E.g.: 2 repeats, print output = 1,1 ; 2,2 ; If the start value is greater than the
3,3 ; 4,4 ; 5,5..... final value, counting backwards.
Select list : Format
Input field: Step width Leading Zeros/Blanks:
 The value states the number
of product sensor signals that it
takes until the There are always at least
next count is printed. as many digits as printed
in "number of digits" field.
E.g.: Step width 5, print out = 1 Unused positions are
(5 signals); 2 (5 signals); 3 (5 filled with zeros / spaces.
signals); 4 (5
signals); 5 (5 signals) ...

Input field: Digits

 Max. number of digits printed
(see also select list: format)) Autostop
     Counter stops when
the preset end value is
reached.
: Auto stop off
: Autostop on
Alpha-Code
Number is coded by characters e.g.
A-Z, a-z Reset
    Value can be reset by an external switch or with an activated auto-stop function, upon reaching
 : Alpha-Code off
the final value or reset by the button on the home screen print display counter.,
 : Alpha-Code on

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 Label-Editor / New Object / Text Dialog / Date/time-Format
Input field: Date/time format
       by repeatedly "adding" different format variables, the desired date / time format can be set.
Example: Current Time: hr: min: sec corresponds to the selection list
%H Standard hours are in 24-Std Format (00 – 23)
%M Minutes as Decimal numbers (00 – 59)
%S Seconds as Decimal numbers (00 – 59)
A variable format always consists of two characters. The first character is always%, the second character, see list.
Separator, e.g. the colon, as well as all other characters are entered manually via the keyboard.
Corrections of input are possible using the keyboard functions.

Add
Takes over the format
Preview
variables selected into
       Preview of the the "Date/time format"
selected format. field
Example: Current
Time:
14:23:57
Select List:
Date/Time-Format
List of the available
format variables

configuration
Configuration of expiry
date, minute clock,
and leading zeroes
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 Label-Editor / New Object / Text Dialog / Date/time-Format / Date/time-configuration

Input field: Minute clock (1-30)

􀂄 Value states the step width in

which the time object is updated.
Input field: Days
E.g.: step width 5, updating every
􀂄 Starting from the
5 minutes, e.g. 10:00; 10:05; 10:10
current date
...

Input field: Months

􀂄 Starting from the

current date

Remove Leading zeroes Input field: Years

􀂄 Starting from the
current date
The leading zeroes in the
date/time format are removed
E.g.: Input days 1,
E.g.: Time 09:05, print output =
months 1, years 1
9:5
: Remove leading Zeroes off
Expiry date = current
: Remove leading Zeroes on date + 1 day + 1
month + 1 year
CW1: First full week
By default, launches the first Week of the year on January 1.
- This can be changed to the first full week

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 Label-Editor / New Object / Text Dialog / Shift-Format
Input Field: Start time [hh] Eingabefeld: Start time [mm]
Example: Start time 9:00 AM Example: Start time 9:00 AM,
Input = 00 [mm]
Input = 09 [hh]

Input Field: Text

Example:
Gem Gravure

Shift 1-4
     One layer is for example Start time of layer 1 to layer 2 start time.
     Layer objects activate
: Shift X off / : Schift X on

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 alphaJET evo / tempo Barcodes 1 Character set Set variable length character
2/5interlaced

0-9 (only numbers) 46 yes

0-9
Codabar
6 special characters 46 yes
Mod10
- $ : / . +

Code 39 0 - 9 A - Z (only capital)

46
7 special characters yes
$ / . + % empty

Code 128 0-9 A-Z a-z

46
Various special yes
characters

EAN 13
0-9 (only numbers) 13 no
Out of date!
EAN 8
0-9 (only numbers) 8 no

EAN 128 0-9 A-Z a-z

yes
various special characters 46

EAN 128 C 46
0-9 (only numbers)
yes
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 alphaJET evo / tempo Barcodes 2 Character set Set variable character length

EXT-2 0-9 no
2
(only numbers) (Additional code)

EXT-5 nein
0–9
5 (Additional code)
(only numbers)
Out of date!
ITF-14 0–9
14 no
(only numbers)

ITF-16 0-9
16 No
(only numbers)

Pharmacode 0-9
9 Yes
(only numbers)

UPC-12
0-9
12 No
(only numbers)

UPC-8
0-9
8 No
(only numbers)
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0-9 A-Z a-z
 Label-Editor / New Object / Barcode-Dialog
Quiet zone – A Calculate checksum
Depending on the barcode, this function is
mandatory, optional or not available
indicates the left-side distance between the bar
code or bar code / plain text and adjacent property : calculate checksum off / : calculate checksum on
in the print text. Given in pixels.

Clear text position

Select list: Barcode
Selection of the clear
format
text position in the
All available barcodes
barcode label
are displayed

Quiet zone - B
Indicates the right-hand distance between barcode or
Barcode/clear text and
neighboring object in the print label. Details in pixels.
Module height
Indicates the height of the barcode
without clear text. Details in pixels..

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 Label editor / new object / data matrix dialog

Select list: Data matrix format

The size is determined automatically

in "Auto" format
and depends on the data to be
encrypted

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 Label editor / new object / line object

Editor display Move object

WYSIWYG preview of  Move the x/y position of the selected object with the arrow keys in the
the print text horizontal direction and in the vertical direction to starting point. Scroll upwards or
(WYSIWYG - what you The x/y position of the selected object can be read off from the Object-info downwards in the
see is what you get) display box editor display

Alter line thickness Zoom in the editor

Reduce or increase display
the line thickness of
the selected object
Display field: Object-info
The set line  Information on type of
thickness is displayed object: Text, code, matrix,
line, rectangle, ellipse, or
Logo
 Information on the
Create new object number of objects in the
editor display
 Data field yes/no
Edit  Information on position
Edit the object and size
selected in the editor
display Select object
Select the object in the
Delete editor display by pressing the
Delete the object button
selected in the editor Select the object in the
display editor display by pressing on
the touchscreen
Change object size
Invert Move the x2/y2 position of the selected object with the arrow keys in the
Invert selected object horizontal direction and in the vertical direction relative to the starting point.
 The size of the selected object is changed.
The x2/y2 position of the selected object can be read off from the Object-info
display box
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 Label editor / new object / rectangle object
Editor display
    WYSIWYG preview of the
label
    (WYSIWYG - "what you
see is what you get"))
Alter line thickness
    Reduce or increase the
line thickness of the
selected object
    The set line thickness is
displayed
Create new object
Edit
Edit the object selected in the
editor display
Delete
   Delete the object selected
in the editor display
Invert
   Invert selected object
Kopieren
ausgewähltes Objekt
kopieren
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Scroll upwards or
Move object
downwards in the
     Move the x/y position of the selected object with the arrow keys in the
editor display
horizontal direction and in the vertical direction to starting point.
    The x/y position of the selected object can be read off from the Object-info
display box Zoom in the editor
display
Display field: Object-info
    Information on type of
object: Text, code, matrix,
line, rectangle, ellipse, or
logo
    Information on the
number of objects in the
editor display
    Data field yes/no
    Information on position
and size
Select object
    Select the object in the
editor display by pressing the
button
    Select the object in the
editor display by pressing on
the touchscreen
Fill
Fill the selected object
Change object size
   Move the x2/y2 position of the selected object with the arrow keys in the
horizontal direction and in the vertical direction relative to the starting point.
   The size of the selected object is changed.
The x2/y2 position of the selected object can be read off from the Object-info
display box
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 Label editor / new object / ellipse object
Editor display
    WYSIWYG preview of the
label
    (WYSIWYG - "what you
see is what you get"))
Alter line thickness
    Reduce or increase the
line thickness of the
selected object
    The set line thickness is
displayed
Create new object
Edit
Edit the object selected in the
editor display
Delete
   Delete the object selected
in the editor display
Invert
   Invert selected object
Copy
Copy the selected object
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Move object
downwards in the
     Move the x/y position of the selected object with the arrow keys in the
editor display
horizontal direction and in the vertical direction to starting point.
    The x/y position of the selected object can be read off from the Object-info
display box Zoom in the editor
display
Display field: Object-info
    Information on type of
object: Text, code, matrix,
line, rectangle, ellipse, or
logo
    Information on the
number of objects in the
editor display
    Data field yes/no
    Information on position
and size
Select object
    Select the object in the
editor display by pressing the
button
    Select the object in the
editor display by pressing on
the touchscreen
Fill
Fill the selected object
Change object size
   Move the x2/y2 position of the selected object with the arrow keys in the
horizontal direction and in the vertical direction relative to the starting point.
   The size of the selected object is changed.
The x2/y2 position of the selected object can be read off from the Object-info
display box
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 alphaJET - Logos

Logos can be. . . . .

*Attention !
Max. Print size note:
alphaJET evo pro: 48 Pixel
alphaJET evo standard 32 Pixel
alphaJET tempo pro 24 Pixel
alphaJET tempo standard 16 Pixel

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 Label editor / new object / logo object

Directory hierarchy
􀂄 Change downward, i.e. into a lower-order folder, or to a lower-order file
􀂄 This is only displayed if a directory has been selected

Directory hierarchy
􀂄 Change upward, i.e. into a higher-order folder
􀂄 This is only displayed if a directory has been selected

Cursor - keys to
scroll up scroll
down
Select the desired
Preview window of text in the text
the Logo file selection

Folder with
Logo files

Logo files

Accepting selection
window and leave
Cancel and exit window selected logo will be
Changes are not accepted inserted
en

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 Main Menu Configuration

Configuration

Create new configurations, modify

existing configurations

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 Configuration
Input field: Print Select list: Print height [1%...100%]
length [mm]]      Setting the print height = vertical
spreading of the stroke
Select list:
Print Orientation
       Adjusted
Display field:
Resolution
[μm/stroke]
      Upside Down
     Stroke distance

Input field: Density        Mirrored

[Strokes]
     Stroke
multiplication of the        Backward
entire label

Select list: Optimization Select list for

Print Mode
     Gradation within the
selected print mode into Select list: Pixel height
[pixels]
Fast: Faster printing      Specified maximum
possible possible number of
Normal: Standard mode pixels in the stroke
Quality. Better, higher
value printout possible Update
Apply changes immediately
Installation
     You are returned to the Basic
installation area. Settings are     You are returned to the basic area.
Save Load
made here, e.g. for Settings are made here, e.g. for external
Configuration Configuration
standardization, head offset, or internal power supply of the connection
Saves existing Loads existing and product sensor. options, type of encoder, or product
Configuration configuration sensor switching characteristics.

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 New Configuration

Cursor - keys to
scroll up scroll
down
Select the desired
text in the text
selection

Cancel and exit window

Changes are not adopted

Take over settings and exit

window

New folder Rename file Simple selection Multiple selection Delete file
Copy file
Create new Change the existing A file can be Several files can Delete selected file
Copy selected file
folder file names of the selected for editing be selected for
selected element editing

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 Load Configuration Directory hierarchy
    Change downward, i.e. into a lower-order folder, or to a lower-order file
     This is only displayed if a directory has been selected

Directory hierarchy
   Change upward, i.e. into a higher-order folder Opening the keyboard
    This is only displayed if a directory has been selected window, the first letter t
entered will cause the
cursor to jump to a file
File Name
the highlighted setup

Cursor - keys to
scroll up scroll
down
Folder with
Select the desired
Configuration
configuration in
Files
the configuration
selection
Configuration
File

Take over settings and exit

Cancel and exit window
window
   Changes are not adopted

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 Type of Type of
Configuration > Installation standardization, standardization,
If the values for If the values for distance
distance and cycles / and cycles / distance are
distance are unknown. known.
Input field: Head offset
forwards [mm]
Start of printing delayed by
entering an offset value in mm,
if printing is Product sensor signal
triggered in product forward with rising edge
flow direction. (Printing triggered by
logical product sensor
E.g. Enter a value of 100, if edge)
the distance between product
sensor and print
head is 100 mm. Product sensor signal
with falling edge
(Printing triggered by
logical product sensor
edge)

Input field: Head offset

backwards [mm] Product sensor signal
Start of printing delayed by with rising or falling edge
entering an offset value in (Printing triggered by logical
mm, if printing is product sensor edge)
triggered in product
backward flow direction.
Push button: PS inverted
It is necessary to invert the logic level if the product sensor
indicates incorrect
switching behavior during continuous printing or repetition.

􀂅: deactivated  : activated

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 Standardization

     Type of standardization

If the values for distance and cycles / distance are unknown .

      Print the factory default sample label.
      The measurable length of the result of the test print run is between 50 and 100
mm..
      Measure the length of the test print run exactly and enter the value [in mm].
      If the measured length of the test print run is not between 50 and 100 mm, length
of the result of the test print run does not correspond to a measurable result
      Alter the value of the divisor until the measurable result is between 50 and 100
mm.
     Press the "Next" key.
    Measure the length of the test print run exactly and enter the value [in mm
   The alphaJET printer is now standardized to the encoder used.

Type of standardization
if the values ​for distance and cycles / distance are known.

Print length in mm / number of all strokes (Strokes)

     Enter the known values.
   The alphaJET printer is now standardized to the encoder used.

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 Configuration > Basic I Forwards
Product sensor
   Display box for checking the product flow
direction
Display box for
   X only appears, if the product flow direction is
Encoder List checking the product
set at FORWARDS.
sensor signal
1 Phase
The encoder has a single
X only appears, if the
channel
product sensor supplies
2 Phase a signal.
The encoder has two
channels i.e. two delayed
signals is calculated in Product sensor
addition to the switching
speedometer . The characteristics
direction of the product,   Selection of the
can be distinguished existing switching
between forward and characteristics of the
backward product sensor
PNP or NPN
intern
The printer uses a fixed
internal clock to simulate
a fixed speed in M/Min
The suffix "-INV
“reverses the direction
specified in the info
window "forward" order.
This makes it possible to
detect that the encoder is
going in the forward
direction.

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 Configuration > Basic II
Push button: ENC/PS
external voltage
􀂅: Clock generator and product
sensor are supplied internally
with voltage
Peripherals that provide signals
are supplied with voltage by the
alphaJET
 : Clock generator and
product sensor are supplied
externally with voltage
Peripheral must supply itself
with voltage
Button: Inputs active low
: Accepts inputs, if signal is more than 18V.
: Accepts inputs, when signal is less than 3V.
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Power.
: Inputs are powered externally
peripheral must be self-sufficient in
power
Peripheral, which provides signals,
is powered by alphaJET
: Outputs are powered externally
Button: Inputs External Power
Peripheral must be self-sufficient
: Inputs are provided with internal voltage. in power
Peripheral, which provides signals, is powered by
alphaJET
: Inputs are powered externally
Peripherals must be self-sufficient in power
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 Main Menu PrintControl

Print Control

Change print start settings

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 PrintControl Basic Settings
Select List: Print Start
   Continous: The print output is repeated continuously (continuous print). There is no need for product sensors.
The spacing of the prints depends on the
“Distance” input value.
   Productsensor: Printout for each sensor signal of the product.
   Repetition: As long as the product sensor is active, a continuous printing will be carried out.
The spacing of the prints depends on the “Distance “input value .

Start Button: Printing with each push of the button “Ready for Printing" in the Start window.
  Forwards
Product sensor signal
only with defined
Input field: Distance [mm] FORWARDS product
Input only possible when flow direction
Continuous printing print start
and Repetition selected.
  Backwards
   Distance between the Product sensor signal
print images (End -> Start) only with defined
BACKWARDS product
flow direction
Options
   Opportunities for setting ...
OPS (OverPrintSuppressor)    Both
WSM (distance measurement) Product sensor signal
Alarm relay with defined
BACKWARDS and
FORWARDS product
flow direction
Input field: Ignore print marks
  Delayed triggering of printing by ignoring the defined number of product sensor signals. For instance, an entered value
= 3 means that three product sensor signals are ignored and that printing is triggered on the fourth signal..

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 PrintControl Options I
OPS (OverPrintSuppressor)
The over print suppressor function stops the printer output as soon as the belt conveyor moves
backward and releases continuation of printing only if the same position is passed in forward
direction again. This prevents errors in the printed image due to backward movements..

OPS off
never ->
function Count always on
deactivated
: the product counter is only
incrementing when the printer
OPS while printing is printing , when pressing the
stop button or when you open
Printing -> function only
the top flap the counter stops
active during print output incrementing

Button: : the product counter is

incremented each print
Textlist on release, and continued at each
􀂅: Message table distance interval even if the
function off Printer is not Ready to print. If
you push the stop print button
: Message table then the counter will stop
function on incrementing.
* available only for
alphaJET evo
professional

Textlist
TL load
  New Text List. The print order stored print texts can be defined in
   load already created text lists playlists.
* available only for alphaJET evo professional * available only for alphaJET evo professional

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 Alarm relay Select list: Measurement of
PrintControl Options II switched on when 􀂄 Start to start: Distance from the
Alarm Relay State not ready to print start of printing to the start of
printing. Ensure that this distance is
switch light on for the
greater than the length of the label!
service - LED
Service activities
􀂄 End to start: Distance between
necessary
the print images. Selection only
Alarm relay necessary with Continuous printing
turns on for error message and Repetition. See PrintControl
basic settings menu
Alarm Relay
switched on for empty or
solvent ink reservoir Relay type Normally
open

Alarm Relay configuration

* available only for professional
alphaJET evo Relay type Normally
Closed

Input field: Flight time [0.1 ms]

This time is used to compensate the flight time. This function can be used to compensate for the resulting offset of the start of printing at high speed.
The guide value for this field is 50 (which corrects to a flight time of 5 ms). Increase this value until you cannot identify any greater offset of the print
image at maximum speed than at low speed.

The flight-time-compensation function is executed by reducing the Print position, i.e. the offset between the product sensor and the printer output at a
higher speed. For that reason, the value of the Print position must be high enough when setting the flight time compensation.

In case of regular accelerations (e.g. belt conveyor supplied with pulses), the selected Print position value should not be too high. Otherwise, the
change in speed would lead to errors in the resulting print position (Please see the Configuration window

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 PrintControl Options > Textlist Edit Selected item
Repeat All The following changes can be adjusted for the blue
highlighted text
when it reaches the last list item then the text will
jump to beginning of the list
Repetition
Contents list Number of times the
Contents of the selected selected text will be
text list is displayed printed again

Gap
Distance of the current
Add Button print text to the following
Adds new text to the text print text
list Offset

Scroll Up / Down Distance in mm from

Scroll up and down in the product sensor trigger to
textlist start of printing

Alternating
Printing text is printed
alternately normal and
upside down
Remove button
Remove text from text
Upside Down
list
Printing text is only
printed upside down

ExtSelect
Selection of the printing text
by combining the signal level of New Text List Open Text List Save Texlist
I / O interface Create new text list Open Existing texlist Save Current Texlist

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 Main Menu Ink System

Ink System

Access service, setup, phasing, and

expert

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 Display field: Pressure [mbar]
Ink System I The ink pressure is set at the factory.

alphaJet Evo
     55μ nozzle: 3000 mbar ± 30 mbar
    70μ nozzle: 2500 mbar ± 30 mbar

Alphajet Tempo
    55μ nozzle: 4200 mbar ± 30 mbar

Display Field: HV [V]

Voltage on the deflection
electrode in the head.
The deflection affects the
font size

Display Field: Temp

[°C]
Ink temperature in the
ink system.

Display Field : Head temp [°C]

Temperature of the ink chamber
in the print head in °C..

Service Setup Phasing Diagnose

Functions for commissioning,  Functions for modulation setting
Functions for specifically setting Solely for service
maintenance, service, deactivation and Display of control values
the machine technicians
transport of the machine

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 Display field: Visco top
Ink System II Display field: Ink sensor
Shows whether the top ink sensor in the
Shows whether the ink sensor in the mixing viscometer is covered or not. Within one
tank is currently covered in ink. filling cycle of the viscometer, first the
The maximum ink level is shown if the cross is Visco bottom, then the Visco top
Display field: Ink flow permanently displayed. parameter is shown (fill time calculation).

The value will fall if the ink jet does

not hit the gutter any more (or only
sometimes). If the minimum value is
not reached, the ink jet will be
switched off automatically to avoid
contamination of the environment by
escaping ink. An error message will
be displayed.

Display field: Visco

Viscosity of the ink.
Requirements: Ink type is set correctly (see
Ink system>Setup)

    Regular value: 0
    Tolerance range: values between -25 and
+25 are possible,
     Warning: at values from -30 and +30,
    Deactivation: at values from -125 and
+125.
Display field: Fill time [s] Display field: Visco bottom
Filling time of the viscometer in Shows whether the bottom ink
seconds sensor in the viscometer is covered
or not.
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 Ink System III Display field: Solvent empty

This message shows that the

solvent bottle is almost empty.
A warning message
will be generated as soon as
this is the case.

Display field: Add ink

The printer supplies ink from

Display field: Head open the ink bottle and adds it to the
mixing tank.
This field indicates whether the print head lid is open.
􀂅: Head lid closed / ⌧: Head lid open
Display field: Add solvent
As long as the head is open, the SERVICE signal lamp on the
touchscreen will light up and possibly that on the "traffic light" The printer supplies solvent from the solvent
(status indicator) as well. bottle and adds it to the mixing tank.

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Ink System IV
Push button: Suction pump
This function switches the
suction pump of the print head
on and off.
􀂅: Suction pump off /
 : Suction pump on
   Flashes during after-running
until the pump switches off
independently.
Push button: Ink
Use this function to activate
and deactivate the ink jet in
the print head.
􀂅: Ink off / /  : Ink on
   The pressure pump and
suction pump will be
switched on if they had not
been switched on before
    Flashes until the ink jet
is safely switched on.
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This function switches the pressure pump of the print head on
and off. 􀂅: Pressure pump off /  : Pressure pump on
    Flashes until the stipulated pressure has been reached
(see ink system > setup).
Push button: Bleed
􀂅: Bleed off /  : Bleed on
Removes any air left in the ink
system, ink system and supply
tube.
Following an ink or filter change
or a repair to the ink system,
this command must
be activated for approx. 10
minutes..
Push button: Ready for print
Makes the head ready for printing.
􀂅: not ready for printing /  : ready for printing
   Requirements: The head lid on the print head is closed.
   The pressure pump, suction pump and ink will be switched on if they had not
been switched on before
   Flashes until the head has been made ready for printing.
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 Button: Rinse Nozzle/ purge (suction)
Ink System V
: Rinse /Purge off / : Rinse/ Purge on
Manually clean the nozzle in the printhead.
    Close the gutter with the gutter locking closure
    Hold the print head with opened print head lid vertically open.
    Drip solvent onto the opening of the nozzle seal.
    Switch on the “Rinse Nozzle" (purge)function.
     After approx. 5 seconds, switch off the "Purge" function.
Clean the nozzle seal with a cleaning cloth soaked in solvent.

Taster: Stability test

: Stability test off/ : Stability Test on
If you activate this function, the bleed valve of the print head will
be periodically switched on and off. This causes a change in
pressure. The ink jet must also hit the gutter under these
conditions.
     Open the print head lid..
      Switch on the "Stability test" function.
      Check the stability of the ink jet at the gutter.
Push button: Nozzle cleaning      Switch off the "Stability test" function.
: Nozzle cleaning off / : Nozzle cleaning on
If you activate this function, the nozzle is cleaned, i.e. ink deposits will be removed by switching the ink jet on and off periodically.
    Open the print head lid.
    Open the print head lid.
   Close the gutter with the gutter locking closure.
   Clamp an absorbent paper cloth in front of the nozzle seal.
   Hold the print head upright.
   Switch on the "Nozzle cleaning" function.
   After approx. 15 seconds, switch off the "Nozzle cleaning" function.
   Remove the paper cloth and clean the nozzle seal with solvent.
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Ink System-Service
Push button: Add solvent
Add solvent to the mixing tank.
􀂅: Add solvent off /
 : Add solvent on
Solvent is added to the mixing tank
automatically during normal
operation.
Solvent can also be added
manually to the mixing tank for
service purposes by
pressing the button.
Push button: First Fill
Fill the empty ink system.
􀂅: First fill off /  : First fill on
This may take up to 30 minutes
Button: Thicken ink
Push button: Add ink
Add ink to the mixing tank. Suction pump is increased
􀂅: Add ink off /  : Add ink on to increase the evaporation
Ink is added to the mixing tank automatically during normal of solvent. Ink stream should
operation. be on (also available in print
Ink can also be added manually to the mixing tank for service ready). To aide in thickening
purposes by pressing the button. the ink the air filter vent cap
should be removed to
reduce solvent recovery.
Button: Wash System
    Ink and solvent suction pipes
in solvent bottle
    Solvent bottle about half to
3/4-full
    Seal the gutter with the gutter
enclosure and enable Wash
system. Manually turn off    
Drain the flushing function via
"empty system“

Push button: Empty system Push button: Open nozzle

Empty the ink system. seal
􀂅: Empty system off / 􀂅: Nozzle seal closed /
 : Empty system on  : Nozzle seal opened
The ink is pumped out of the     Flashes until the selected
system. Use this function if the "open/closed" state has been
system must be prepared for reached
transport or during ink replacement,
for instance.. Push button: Empty ink
Push button: Inkflow-sensor off
􀂅: Inkflow-sensor on / circuit
 : Reflow sensor off 􀂅: Empty ink circuit off /
Using this button, you can prevent the automatic shutoff of the ink jet by the inkflow  : Empty ink circuit on
sensor. This setting is not saved when the machine is switched off. The inkflow sensor         Empties the ink circuit
will be active again after switching the machine off and then on again. and print head into the
mixing tank.
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 Ink System-Setup I Select list: Nozzle size [μm]
The nozzle size must be set according to the nozzle used, since this value is
used to adjust the ink pressure, the modulation frequency and the print
algorithms.

42µm = 4000mbar, EVO 55µm = 3000mbar, TEMPO 55µm = 4300mbar,

EVO 70µm = 2500mbar
Display field: Modulation frequency
[Hz]:
Display of the modulation frequency
specified by the system.
42µm = 145000Hz
EVO 55µm = 96000Hz
TEMPO 55µm = 125000Hz
EVO 70µm = 67000Hz

Display field: Pressure [mbar]

Display of the ink pressure
specified by the system.

Input field: Pressure offset [mbar]

An offset value between –300 mbar and +300
mbar can be set here to balance out the height
difference between print head and controller.
A height difference of one meter corresponds to
approx. 80 mbar pressure difference (print head
above the controller: + 80 mbar, below: - 80
Input field: Suction pump [%]
mbar).
The set value of the suction pump must be high enough to ensure a
Factory setting: 0 mbar.
sufficient suction capacity at the gutter.

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 Input field: HVMax [V]
Ink System-Setup II This value determines the maximum high voltage, which is
set at HV value 100.
Input field: HVMin [V] This value must not be so high that ink drops remain
This value determines the minimum high voltage, which is set at HV value adhering to the upper high voltage plate.
0. The maximum high voltage of 6500 V must not be
This value must be high enough to prevent the ink drops from adhering to exceeded, either.
the gutter.

Input field: Ink type

The ink type to be set depends on the ink used. You can
find the ink type in the
summary of ink data, enclosed.

Input field: Reflow level (ink flow sensor)

Setting of the limit for monitoring of the ink jet.
The ink jet is switched off automatically as soon as the ink flow
displayed in the
"Ink system" menu falls below the set value for the reflow level.

Input field: Peltier offset

Setting of the solvent recovery output.
The solvent recovery output can be adapted to the operating
conditions.
Factory setting: value 0,
Increased output: values 1 to 10,
Reduced output: values -1 to -10,
Input field: Head temperature [°C]
Setting the temperature of the print head heater
The print head temperature can be adapted to the environmental
conditions, depending on the application concerned. In principle, Input field: Visco Offset
the print head temperature should be higher than the ambient This value can be used to adjust the viscosity control of the ink
temperature. so that the ink
Factory setting: 27 °C becomes thicker (value -1..-100) or thinner (value +1...+100).

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 Ink System-Phasing Display field: Modulation voltage [V]

Requirements: Continuous phasing is switched on. This value largely determines the shape of the drops separated from the ink jet.
For the setting process, the ink must turn on (not print-ready) and the print head must be closed. The machine should have reached its
operating temperature. Begin with a modulation value of 5. Now increase it step by step (with the plus key) and at the same time, observe the
circular display. The circle segments visible there change their position (anti-clockwise). Increase the modulation until the circle segments no
longer change their position. This is the so-called reversal point. In practice, it can be recommended to set the modulation voltage a little
below the reversal point, in order to safely prevent any possible over-modulation. If you observe the ink jet through the inspection window in
the print head, the ink jet should break up into drops of equal size. The little flags on the drops must
point upwards (to the nozzle).
   The modulation is too high if these point downwards.
    If no additional droplets form, so-called satellite droplets, the modulation
voltage is too low.

Increase modulation voltage/

Display field: Current
phase Reduce modulation voltage
   The phase position
automatically defined by the
machine Continuous phasing
    Depends on the 􀂄 Activate continuous manual
modulation voltage set phasing
􀂅: Continuous phasing off /
 : Continuous phasing on

  When you quit the dialog,

Display field: Phasing continuous phasing will be
count disabled automatically
   Counts the number of
phase tests conducted Input field: Forced phasing [sec]
since the machine started.   The period of time from the last
successful phasing to the next forced
Expert phasing
   Solely for service Input range 1 – 6550 sec
technicians

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 Ink system > Diagnose
HeadTemperature Output Voltage
Current voltage for the print head heater. Even if the heating is switched on, this
voltage can be 0V for a period of time. Voltage range: 0V to approximately 24V.
One digit corresponds to approximately 0.01 V
Charge Detect Level
shows the switching value for the phase detection. If
automatic phasing switched (Print Ready), this value
should be between 0 and 5V.
One digit corresponds to about 0.002 V (2500 = 5V)

Suctionpump Output Voltage

Suction pump voltage range: 0V to
approximately 20V One digit ModVolt Output PWM
corresponds to approximately 0.01 When the modulation voltage
V is switched on, the value is
Suctionpump Output
Current not changed. One digit
Suction pump current corresponds to approximately
The display is not linear. 0.06 V

ModVolt Input
Peltier Output Voltage
This value is the measured
act.ual Voltage of the Peltier
mod-voltage input. One digit
element regulated ==> voltage
corresponds to approximately
during operation variable voltage
0.24 V. It is quite possible that
range 0V to 5V corresponds to
have the set voltage and the
approximately one digit
Mod-voltage measure slightly
approximately 0.002 V
different values.
Peltier Output Current
Actual Current of the Peltier
element range from 0 to 2000mA
One digit corresponds to about
2mA
Presspump Output Voltage
actual pressure pump voltage Presspump Output Current HV_Control_Value
regulated ==> variable voltage Actual flow of the pressure pump, This value shows the actual output of the HV controller.
during operation. Range 0 to 15V the Power indicator is not linear. When the HV regulator on, this gives a value between 101
One digit corresponds to and 1549
approximately 0.01 V

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 Main Menu PrintControl

System

Licenses, operating hours counter,

communication settings, and versions

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 System Input field: Connection to printer
  Displays the selected IP from the list of available printers
  Manual input of the IP address of the printer to be connected

Input field: Time

 Input of the desired time
 Takes over the input by
updating
Input field: Port
    Input of the
communication channel
used Input field: Date
Preset value: 3000   Input of the desired date
  Takes over the input by
updating
Select list: Available
printers

Select list: Language

  Select the desired
language
   Takes over the selection
by updating

Licenses
Operating hours counter Comm
  Displays the licenses Date Name Versions
  Display of the operating   Communication   Displays the
granted for the machine Abbreviations for
hours or total operating settings (USB, versions of the
  Licenses are granted Weekday names
hours (life counter) Ethernet, and serial machine components
by a hardware dongle and month names
   Resets the operating interfaces
set
hours counter.

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 System > Licesense

Licesense ID

Printer Type
License
No license is
displayed, then the
dongle is not plugged
or not properly in its
socket on the
motherboard

Licences

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 System > Operating hours counter

Service hour meter operating

hours counter
   The hours of operation,
reset with the button
Reset

Elapsed time meter

     The hours of operation
Total does not reset.

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 Type of parity checking
System > Communications Settings none = no
even = even
Subnet mask IP address of the printer
odd = odd
Bitmask, which 4-digit 32-bit address as a 4-byte blocks
separates the IP in decimal notation (each 0-255) for the unique addressing
address in the of the printer
network address and
computer address

Port - Address
IP address and port
number together form a
settings
communication endpoint
for Com 1
(Socket) for the
assignment of data
packets to the next higher
level

Network Name settings

Under the name of the for Com 2
printer on the network
can be addressed

DHCP enable
in appropriate
circumstances can be
assigned dynamically
using Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol
to the printer's IP USB Unlock Setting the baud rate
address Enabling the USB port i.e. the rate at which the communication via
the serial interface between two devices

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 System > Date- Name Configuration for Weekday names and month names

Abbreviated
when enabled uses
the abbreviated
names

Abbreviations
for the day names or month
names

Weekday Names
Month name
Defaults The list of week day
The list of month
Resets the names to names will appear
names will appear
the default values

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Info-Menu Version
In the submenu "version", all of the software versions of the
Components appear.

GUI Version of the graphical interface

METCOMPDLL Version of the file for the surface

components

METSTART Version of the Start

starts, stops, Interface and Print
Server
PRINTSERVER Version of the print processing

PRINTCONTROL Version of the print control

PLATFORM Version of the basic firmware

FPGA Version of FPGA

CONTROLLER Version of Mainboard controllers

CPLD Version of Baseboard – CPLD

Mainboard Version of Mainboard

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 Info I
Display field: PS
The state of the product sensor is displayed,
􀂅: Sensor not recognized / ⌧: Sensor recognized

Display field:Forward
The direction of product
movement is displayed.
􀂅: Backward
⌧: Forward

Display field: Print

progress [%]

The current state of the print

output is displayed.

Display field: Print

frequency [Hz]
This value indicates the
current frequency of the
printer output in Hz. You
can use this field to ensure
that the maximum possible
print frequency is not
exceeded.

Display field: Speed [m/min]

This field shows the calculated product speed. The current
speed in m/min can be used to check the encoder.

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 Info II Display field: Input 0 - 7 Display field: Output 0 – 3
􀂅: Input not used / 􀂅: Output not set by machine /
⌧: Input used ⌧: Output set by machine

Display field: Capacity used

[%]
This value provides
information on the current
capacity used, indicated as a
percentage of the maximum
print capacity.
Display field: Alarm relay
􀂅: Alarm relay does not
Display field: Pixels
switch /
This field displays the number
⌧ : Alarm relay switches
of pixels of the current print
label. For instance, this
value can be used to define
the amount of ink consumed.
Display field: Key data for determining the system's capacity utilization
Values are shown in red if the capacity is too high.

Time between print

Shows the interval between the end of printing and the next start of printing.

Time between busy

Shows the interval between the end of calculating the next label and the start of
printing it.

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 User Management

Select list: User name

    Selection of the user
created

Create new user Change created users Delete created users

    Create user name and     Change user name and
password password
    Assign user rights     Change user rights

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User management > New Add
Add selected right

Input field: User name

Input field: Password
Input of the desired user
Input of the desired
name
password

Select list: Available user

Select list: User rights
rights
assigned
Selection of the available
Display of the user rights
user rights
assigned

Remove
remove selected right

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 User rights > Change user rights
Add
Add selected right

Input field: Password

Input field: User name Input of the password
Entering the user name

Select list: Available user

Select list: User rights
rights
assigned
Selection of the available
Display of the user rights
user rights
assigned

Remove
remove selected right

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 File Manager

Cursor - keys to
scroll up scroll
down
Select the desired
text in the text
selection

Cancel and exit window

Changes are not adopted

Take over settings and exit

window

New folder Rename file Simple selection Multiple Copy file(s) Delete file(s)
Create new Change the existing A file can be selection Copy selected file(s) Delete selected
folder file names of the selected for Several files can file(s)
selected file copying or deleting be selected
for copying or
deleting

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 Commissioning and maintenance
Clean with a lint-free for use with solvent dampened
Cleaning the printhead paper towel.
Clean using only the solvents, that fit the ink used

Clean the following components:

1 Upper high-voltage plate
2Detection pin
3 Loading electrode
4 Nozzle locking closure
5 Lower high-voltage electrode
6 Gutter

Warning Damage to the print head or individual components!

Ink and solvents should never get into the rear areas of the head (behind the ink chamber,
valve area) or behind the head cover (printed circuit boards, electronics)!
The print head should never be fully emerged in solvent!

 After cleaning the print head, dry out thoroughly!

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 Cleaning the gutter

1 Gutter

2 Solvent squirt
bottle

  Switch off the unit. After switching off, the suction pump will run for approx. 2 – 3 more minutes.
During this time, rinse the gutter with solvent for approx. 10 seconds.
􀃊 Hold the open print head over a vessel with the ink jet outlet pointing downward.
􀃊 After cleaning the print head, dry it with absorbent paper.

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 Commissioning and maintenance
Clean nozzle seal

1 Nozzle Closure

2 Squirt Bottle with

Solvent

For reliable starting of the printer you will need to squirt solvent onto the nozzle closure to loosen it if it is dirty.

􀃊 Hold the open print head over a vessel with the ink jet outlet pointing downward.
􀃊 Rinse the nozzle seal and rotating lever with solvent until the dried ink residues have dissolved.
􀃊 During the cleaning procedure, open and close the nozzle seal several times using the "Open
nozzle seal" key (see Ink system / service menu).
Alternatively, the nozzle seal can also be opened and closed manually with the rotating lever.
􀃊 After cleaning the print head, dry it with absorbent paper.

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 Commissioning and Maintenance> filter change
Safety goggles and protective gloves!

Enter all work on the ink system, safety glasses and protective gloves!

Warning - Damage to the machine or individual components!

No dust or dirt must be allowed to get into the ink system while the filters are being
replaced!

1 Main Filter

2 Ink return
filter

3 Pre filter

4 Ink filter

5 Solvent filter

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 Commissioning and Maintenance> filter change
Main Filter(1)
􀃊 Empty ink circuit.
􀃊 Loosen the union nuts of the two screw couplings.
􀃊 Disconnect the filter from the connection tubes.
􀃊 Use absorbent paper to pick up the ink residues.
􀃊 Plug the new filter onto the ends of the tubes, paying attention to the flow direction.
􀃊 Tighten the union nuts of the screw couplings.
􀀻 The main filter has now been replaced.
􀃊 Fill the ink circuit

Ink return filter (2)

􀃊 Empty ink circuit.
􀃊 Remove the hose from the filter inlet.
􀃊 Pull the return filter off the valve block.
􀃊 Use absorbent paper to pick up the ink residues.
􀃊 Plug the new filter onto the ends of valve block, paying attention to the flow direction.
􀃊 Insert the hose at the filter inlet.
􀀻 The return filter has now been replaced.
􀃊 Fill the ink circuit
Prefilter (3)
􀃊 Empty ink circuit.
􀃊 Remove the hose from the filter inlet.
􀃊 Remove the hose from the filter outlet.
􀃊 Use absorbent paper to pick up the ink residues.
􀃊 Plug tube at the filter outlet onto the new filter, paying attention to the flow direction.
􀃊 Insert the hose at the filter inlet.
􀀻 The prefilter has now been replaced.
􀃊 Fill the ink circuit

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 Commissioning and Maintenance> filter change

Ink filter (4)

      Switch off.
      Unscrew the hose coupling from the filter output.
      When loosening the connections a small amount of leakage. Ink residues absorb with absorbent
paper.
      Old bottle cap including ink filter cap replaced with new.
      Hose coupling on the new screw cap bottles.
I      nk filter is changed.

Solventfilter (5)
      Switch off.
      Unscrew the hose coupling from the filter output.
      When loosening the connections a small amount of leakage. Ink residues absorb with absorbent
paper. Old bottle cap including solvent filter replaced by the new closure
      Hose coupling on the new screw cap bottles.
      Solvent filter is changed.

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alphaJET evo - Family
Adjusting the ink stream

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 Adjust the ink jet

An adjustment of the jet position always makes a new set of

values ​for HVmin HVmax and necessary and should be
avoided whenever possible.
After changing an inkjet nozzle it is generally required that
the ink stream will need to be adjusted.
The setting of the ink jet is about the 4 allen screws in the
nozzle plate. Carefully loosen and tighten the screws can tilt
the nozzle plate and thus the ink in the desired position.

Correct ink stream position Fangrohr

Nozzle plate
Allen Screws

Front of Gutter

Allen Screws
The correct position is centered in the jet
pipe and Catch in the front third of the
gutter .

outlet
slot

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 Troubleshooting
Self Diagnostics on Power

After turning on the jets alpha, a self test is started, the checks include the following areas:

All operating voltages:

Special printer voltages: modulation, charge
Test the communication modules

This test is passed, the alphaJET goes into print-ready state. Previously, the following areas are examined:

Function of pressure and suction pumps

Printing ink, ink sensors
ink flow
optimum phasing
High voltage for deflection

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End of the training

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