EBS EBS-1500 SERIES Basic Manual - 4. Operating The Printer
EBS Ink-Jet Systems GmbH,
Alte Ziegelei 19-25, D-51588 Nümbrecht, Germany.
+49 (0)2293/939-0, FAX. +49 (0)2293/939-3, e-mail:
mail@ebs-inkjet.de
In the case of accident...
´ When ink or solvent spills occur, the spilled fluid should be wiped with a piece of absorbent material and then
removed in compliance with fire and health and safety at work (HSE) regulations.
´ If the clothing has been splashed, remove it as soon as possible.
´ Should the eyes or skin get irritated:
EYES
need to be rinsed with running water for at least 15 minutes, then you should see your oculist,
SKIN
needs to be washed with water and soap.
4. Operating the Printer
Before starting the printing system ensure that the appropriate operating conditions are satisfied, paying especial
attention to the following:
Power supply: 100-240V/45-440Hz (AC) or 90-350V (DC),
Head position during printing: horizontal.
4.1.
Switching the Printer On
The ON/OFF power switch is situated on the right side wall of the unit next to the feeder cable. It
isolates both power leads from the mains (see item 1 in
Fig. 2.1
).
If the printer controller and head connectors are all connected, it is enough to switch the power switch
POWER
ON
OFF
to the ON position. Then, the starting procedure is initiated.
If no errors are displayed on the printer controller screen or signalled with a sound alarm during the starting
procedure, the printer is ready for printing. A detailed description of errors and alarms is contained in The
EBS-1500
Printer User’s Manual.
Piezoceramic print heads are heated up (over 5
÷ 10 minutes) to the rating temperature of about 70°C (!!! MIND
THE HIGH TEMPERATURE !!!). If the START PRINT command is selected before the rating temperature has
been reached in the head, the command will not be executed (message UNIT NOT ACTIVE will be displayed).
4.2. Operation
Panel
The operation panel enables the
printer operator to control and
monitor the unit’s operation, and
initiate actions as might be
required in given circumstances.
It is also used for performing
such basic operations as turning
the print mode on or off, locating
faults, clearing alarms, etc. For
more details refer to chapter
Operating the Printer in The
EBS-1500
Printer User’s
Manual.
4.2.1. LCD
display
The display area is divided into separate sections called windows.
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