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... Media Belt 30 3.1.8 Cyclonic Vacuum System 33 3.1.9 Ink Supply and Pump Compartment 35 3.2 Printer Rear Components 36 EFI Inkjet Solutions v Table of Contents Revision History iv 1.0 Introduction ...9 1.1 About This Guide 9 1.2 Objectives 9 1.3 Customer Resources 10 1.4 Additional Support 10 2.0 General Safety ...11 2.1 Emergency Stop Button(s 11 2.2 Safety Interlock Override Key (Service Key 12 2.3 Front Access Panels and Shields 13 2.4 Rear Access Panels and Shields 14 2.5 Printer...
... Media Belt 30 3.1.8 Cyclonic Vacuum System 33 3.1.9 Ink Supply and Pump Compartment 35 3.2 Printer Rear Components 36 EFI Inkjet Solutions v Table of Contents Revision History iv 1.0 Introduction ...9 1.1 About This Guide 9 1.2 Objectives 9 1.3 Customer Resources 10 1.4 Additional Support 10 2.0 General Safety ...11 2.1 Emergency Stop Button(s 11 2.2 Safety Interlock Override Key (Service Key 12 2.3 Front Access Panels and Shields 13 2.4 Rear Access Panels and Shields 14 2.5 Printer...
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... 4.3.7 Printer Tests 59 4.3.8 Printer Test List and Test Description 59 4.3.9 Parameters Window 61 System Tab 61 Page Settings Tab 62 Offset Tab 63 Head Voltage Tab 64 Head Temperatures Tab 65 4.3.10 EFI PLC Control Window 66 4.3.11 Printer Status Messages 67 4.3.12 EFI Pro 16h Control Window "Asleep 68 5.0 EFI Pro 16h Printer Setup ...69 5.1 Full Printer Startup From Power Down 69 5.2 Printer Startup from Sleep Mode 70 5.3 Loading Rolled Media 71 5.3.1 Media Alignment 72 EFI Inkjet Solutions vi 3.2.1 Rear Printing Shield 37 3.2.2 Carriage X-Axis Drive Motor Access Panel 37...
... 4.3.7 Printer Tests 59 4.3.8 Printer Test List and Test Description 59 4.3.9 Parameters Window 61 System Tab 61 Page Settings Tab 62 Offset Tab 63 Head Voltage Tab 64 Head Temperatures Tab 65 4.3.10 EFI PLC Control Window 66 4.3.11 Printer Status Messages 67 4.3.12 EFI Pro 16h Control Window "Asleep 68 5.0 EFI Pro 16h Printer Setup ...69 5.1 Full Printer Startup From Power Down 69 5.2 Printer Startup from Sleep Mode 70 5.3 Loading Rolled Media 71 5.3.1 Media Alignment 72 EFI Inkjet Solutions vi 3.2.1 Rear Printing Shield 37 3.2.2 Carriage X-Axis Drive Motor Access Panel 37...
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5.3.2 Media Direction 73 5.4 Loading Rigid Media 74 5.4.1 Printing Multiple Rigid Media Boards 74 5.5 Set Media Margins 75 5.6 Setting Media Vacuum Chamber Controls 76 5.7 Set the Print Gap 77 6.0 Printing on the EFI Pro 16h ...78 6.1 Standard Printing Procedure 78 6.1.1 Start Up Printer 78 6.1.2 Verify Lamp Settings 79 6.1.3 Set the Carriage Gap 80 6.1.4 Scan the Media Width 81 6.1.5 Purge and Sweep Print Heads 82 6.1.6 Perform Nozzle Checks 83 6.1.7 Set Margins and Choose Media Type 85 6.2 Daily White Ink Print 85 6.3 Print File from EFI Print Control Utility 86 6.4 Print ...
5.3.2 Media Direction 73 5.4 Loading Rigid Media 74 5.4.1 Printing Multiple Rigid Media Boards 74 5.5 Set Media Margins 75 5.6 Setting Media Vacuum Chamber Controls 76 5.7 Set the Print Gap 77 6.0 Printing on the EFI Pro 16h ...78 6.1 Standard Printing Procedure 78 6.1.1 Start Up Printer 78 6.1.2 Verify Lamp Settings 79 6.1.3 Set the Carriage Gap 80 6.1.4 Scan the Media Width 81 6.1.5 Purge and Sweep Print Heads 82 6.1.6 Perform Nozzle Checks 83 6.1.7 Set Margins and Choose Media Type 85 6.2 Daily White Ink Print 85 6.3 Print File from EFI Print Control Utility 86 6.4 Print ...
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9.0 EFI Pro 16h Sleep Mode/Shutdown Procedures 106 9.1 Overnight Sleep Mode 106 9.2 Short-Term Printer Shutdown 108 9.3 Long-Term Printer Shutdown 109 Negative Pressure 109 Print Heads 109 Coroplast 109 Waste Container 109 9.4 E-Stop Conditions 110 9.4.1 Activating E-Stop 110 9.4.2 Restarting After E-Stop 110 9.5 Power Outages 111 9.5.1 Power Outage During Printing 111 9.5.2 Power Outage While Printer is Idle and Attended 111 9.5.3 Power Outage While Printer is Idle and Unattended 111 EFI Inkjet Solutions vii
9.0 EFI Pro 16h Sleep Mode/Shutdown Procedures 106 9.1 Overnight Sleep Mode 106 9.2 Short-Term Printer Shutdown 108 9.3 Long-Term Printer Shutdown 109 Negative Pressure 109 Print Heads 109 Coroplast 109 Waste Container 109 9.4 E-Stop Conditions 110 9.4.1 Activating E-Stop 110 9.4.2 Restarting After E-Stop 110 9.5 Power Outages 111 9.5.1 Power Outage During Printing 111 9.5.2 Power Outage While Printer is Idle and Attended 111 9.5.3 Power Outage While Printer is Idle and Unattended 111 EFI Inkjet Solutions vii
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... does not cover more advanced operation levels and modes, file ripping, or custom profiles. 1.2 Objectives This guide has several objectives: • Learn printer components - Users learn basic maintenance tasks, including ink loading and care, print head cleaning and main- RIP to complete actions using the EFI Pro 16h Control window. • Printing BCO File - Users learn basic printing procedures, including loading media, importing files, setting print options and print- This guide focuses on and off, for putting the printer into sleep modes, and for...
... does not cover more advanced operation levels and modes, file ripping, or custom profiles. 1.2 Objectives This guide has several objectives: • Learn printer components - Users learn basic maintenance tasks, including ink loading and care, print head cleaning and main- RIP to complete actions using the EFI Pro 16h Control window. • Printing BCO File - Users learn basic printing procedures, including loading media, importing files, setting print options and print- This guide focuses on and off, for putting the printer into sleep modes, and for...
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....support.efi.com/training/index.php - EFI Inkjet Solutions provides an educational support system assisting new and experienced operators to safe printer operation for contact information. http://inkjet.support.efi.com/doc.php?doc=683 - Document ID: OMM-00135 Revision A 10 Contains Operations and Maintenance Guides, technical supplements, advisory bulletins, and resources such as software updates and drivers. • Printer Safety Guide - Operator training is an essential part of printer installation and operation. The Printer...
....support.efi.com/training/index.php - EFI Inkjet Solutions provides an educational support system assisting new and experienced operators to safe printer operation for contact information. http://inkjet.support.efi.com/doc.php?doc=683 - Document ID: OMM-00135 Revision A 10 Contains Operations and Maintenance Guides, technical supplements, advisory bulletins, and resources such as software updates and drivers. • Printer Safety Guide - Operator training is an essential part of printer installation and operation. The Printer...
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... and to stop the printer. The emergency stop buttons are located on both the right and left sides of emergency stop buttons before operating the EFI Pro 16h printer. 2.0 General Safety This chapter explains how to safely use emergency stop buttons as how to properly handle printer inks and fluids. Never use your EFI Pro 16h printer, including the access panels, shields, and warning labels, as well as an alternative to powering down the printer. Document ID: OMM...
... and to stop the printer. The emergency stop buttons are located on both the right and left sides of emergency stop buttons before operating the EFI Pro 16h printer. 2.0 General Safety This chapter explains how to safely use emergency stop buttons as how to properly handle printer inks and fluids. Never use your EFI Pro 16h printer, including the access panels, shields, and warning labels, as well as an alternative to powering down the printer. Document ID: OMM...
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It is important to printer. See the EFI Inkjet Printer Safety Guide for a list of front and rear labels. 2.6 Printer Safety Labels (Front) There are numerous labels located on the EFI Pro 16h printer that they signify. 1 6 5 I 2 4 33 Figure 2-6: Front Safety Labels 1 Ink Compartment Labels 2 Wheel Lock Labels 3 Media Take-Up System Labels 4 Interlock Override Key-lock 5 Operator Station "Read Manual" Label 6 Carriage Labels Document ID: OMM...
It is important to printer. See the EFI Inkjet Printer Safety Guide for a list of front and rear labels. 2.6 Printer Safety Labels (Front) There are numerous labels located on the EFI Pro 16h printer that they signify. 1 6 5 I 2 4 33 Figure 2-6: Front Safety Labels 1 Ink Compartment Labels 2 Wheel Lock Labels 3 Media Take-Up System Labels 4 Interlock Override Key-lock 5 Operator Station "Read Manual" Label 6 Carriage Labels Document ID: OMM...
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... must monitor printer settings to the UV lamps during printing. Document ID: OMM-00135 Revision A 18 2.8 Other Hazards and Precautions Other Hazards and Precautions are outlined in the Site Preparation Specification - as possible. • Only use dry powder or carbon dioxide types of fire extinguishers. 2.8.4 Storage of damage or leakage repair or replace the container immediately. • Clean ink or solvent...
... must monitor printer settings to the UV lamps during printing. Document ID: OMM-00135 Revision A 18 2.8 Other Hazards and Precautions Other Hazards and Precautions are outlined in the Site Preparation Specification - as possible. • Only use dry powder or carbon dioxide types of fire extinguishers. 2.8.4 Storage of damage or leakage repair or replace the container immediately. • Clean ink or solvent...
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... not open flame near the printer area. 2.8.7 Printing Media Handling and Precautions The EFI Pro 16h printer is capable of using a wide variety of Eye and Skin Irritation Follow these precautions: • Verify provisions for emergency power off before connecting the printer to main power supply. • When printer power is safe to handle inks and solvents. • Keep inks, solvents, waste inks, cloths, paper, media, and other operating materials in covered fireproof...
... not open flame near the printer area. 2.8.7 Printing Media Handling and Precautions The EFI Pro 16h printer is capable of using a wide variety of Eye and Skin Irritation Follow these precautions: • Verify provisions for emergency power off before connecting the printer to main power supply. • When printer power is safe to handle inks and solvents. • Keep inks, solvents, waste inks, cloths, paper, media, and other operating materials in covered fireproof...
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...-size keyboard, and a two-button wheel-mouse (Not Shown). 2. C. The Keyboard Tray is located on the right front of the keyboard tray. 1 2 4 3 5 Figure 3-9: Operator Station Monitor 1 Monitor 2 E-Stop Button 3 USB Ports 4 Keyboard Tray 5 Start Button Document ID: OMM-00135 Revision A 28 The green start button is located on the left front of the keyboard tray. The red and yellow E-Stop button is used to support the keyboard and mouse used for printer operation...
...-size keyboard, and a two-button wheel-mouse (Not Shown). 2. C. The Keyboard Tray is located on the right front of the keyboard tray. 1 2 4 3 5 Figure 3-9: Operator Station Monitor 1 Monitor 2 E-Stop Button 3 USB Ports 4 Keyboard Tray 5 Start Button Document ID: OMM-00135 Revision A 28 The green start button is located on the left front of the keyboard tray. The red and yellow E-Stop button is used to support the keyboard and mouse used for printer operation...
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... completes each zone is shown in Figure 3-11, above. Additional information on zone location and control is selectable from 25% to move media over a perforated platen (not shown). 3.1.7 Vacuum Media Belt The EFI Pro 16h uses a conveyor belt system to 100% of the media belt. The vacuum grips the media through the vacuum zones and holds the media in place during printing operations.
... completes each zone is shown in Figure 3-11, above. Additional information on zone location and control is selectable from 25% to move media over a perforated platen (not shown). 3.1.7 Vacuum Media Belt The EFI Pro 16h uses a conveyor belt system to 100% of the media belt. The vacuum grips the media through the vacuum zones and holds the media in place during printing operations.
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...a .bco file. The system data flows as follows: 1. 4.0 EFI Print Control Utility and EFI Pro 16h Control Window This chapter covers the EFI Print Control Utility and the EFI Pro 16h Control window. 4.1 EFI Pro 16h Software Operational Overview This section provides a general overview of the EFI Pro 16h's Print Control Utility software and how to use tools, adjust parameters, or adjust image information. The Print Control Utility is used to select and open the EFI Pro 16h Control window to use it when printing. Figure 4-1: : EFI Pro 16h Printing Data Flow The EFI Pro 16h printer is...
...a .bco file. The system data flows as follows: 1. 4.0 EFI Print Control Utility and EFI Pro 16h Control Window This chapter covers the EFI Print Control Utility and the EFI Pro 16h Control window. 4.1 EFI Pro 16h Software Operational Overview This section provides a general overview of the EFI Pro 16h's Print Control Utility software and how to use tools, adjust parameters, or adjust image information. The Print Control Utility is used to select and open the EFI Pro 16h Control window to use it when printing. Figure 4-1: : EFI Pro 16h Printing Data Flow The EFI Pro 16h printer is...
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... used to access more advanced printer settings and controls. • Click the EFI Print Control Utility icon. Additionally, the Print Control Utility can open the Control window which can be printed. The Print Control Utility (see Figure 4-3:), allows the user to the EFI Pro 16h printer via a network connection in the appropriate file format (pdf, eps, etc.). 4.2 EFI Print Control Utility The EFI Pro 16h printer is launched from the PCU. The EFI Pro 16h Control window is operated by using the EFI Pro 16h Print Control Utility. The printer operator imports the image source files...
... used to access more advanced printer settings and controls. • Click the EFI Print Control Utility icon. Additionally, the Print Control Utility can open the Control window which can be printed. The Print Control Utility (see Figure 4-3:), allows the user to the EFI Pro 16h printer via a network connection in the appropriate file format (pdf, eps, etc.). 4.2 EFI Print Control Utility The EFI Pro 16h printer is launched from the PCU. The EFI Pro 16h Control window is operated by using the EFI Pro 16h Print Control Utility. The printer operator imports the image source files...
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The EFI Pro 16h Control window defines printing parameters, print options, and printer status information. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 4-12: : EFI Pro 16h Control Window 1 Carriage Controls 2 X-Y Axes Movement Controls 3 4 Media Controls 5 Printer Status Bar 6 7 "Awake" or "Sleep" Button Lamp Controls Printer Tools Bar Document ID: OMM-00135 Revision A 53 4.3 EFI Pro 16h Control Window The Print Control Utility launches the EFI Pro 16h Control window by clicking on the Tools button or the Adjust Image Settings button.
The EFI Pro 16h Control window defines printing parameters, print options, and printer status information. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 4-12: : EFI Pro 16h Control Window 1 Carriage Controls 2 X-Y Axes Movement Controls 3 4 Media Controls 5 Printer Status Bar 6 7 "Awake" or "Sleep" Button Lamp Controls Printer Tools Bar Document ID: OMM-00135 Revision A 53 4.3 EFI Pro 16h Control Window The Print Control Utility launches the EFI Pro 16h Control window by clicking on the Tools button or the Adjust Image Settings button.
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... Control. Mists the print heads before printing. Cancel to open the Parameter Settings window, including the System Tab, Page Settings Tab, Offset Tab, Head Voltage Tab,and Head Temperatures Tab.. Resets Cleaner Case (Vacuum Canister) 5. Sets Sleep Mode Timer 5 7. 4.3.9 Parameters Window Click the Parameters button in the EFI Pro 16h Control window's tool bar to exit without saving. 7 8 9 Document ID: OMM-00135 Revision A Figure 4-21: : Parameters System Tab 61 Auto Clean: sets the number of passes until printer operation...
... Control. Mists the print heads before printing. Cancel to open the Parameter Settings window, including the System Tab, Page Settings Tab, Offset Tab, Head Voltage Tab,and Head Temperatures Tab.. Resets Cleaner Case (Vacuum Canister) 5. Sets Sleep Mode Timer 5 7. 4.3.9 Parameters Window Click the Parameters button in the EFI Pro 16h Control window's tool bar to exit without saving. 7 8 9 Document ID: OMM-00135 Revision A Figure 4-21: : Parameters System Tab 61 Auto Clean: sets the number of passes until printer operation...
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... is off. 3. Document ID: OMM-00135 Revision A 74 This feature results in preparation for printing. 5.4 Loading Rigid Media This section provides basic instruction for working with spacers is parallel to the media belt. 6. This new fence helps to align rigid boards in better print speeds by utilizing the entire print zone and reducing carriage turn-around time. Turn on the EFI Pro 16h can be used to keep a common and...
... is off. 3. Document ID: OMM-00135 Revision A 74 This feature results in preparation for printing. 5.4 Loading Rigid Media This section provides basic instruction for working with spacers is parallel to the media belt. 6. This new fence helps to align rigid boards in better print speeds by utilizing the entire print zone and reducing carriage turn-around time. Turn on the EFI Pro 16h can be used to keep a common and...
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Click "Printer" button to be printed, then click OK. 4. Click the "+" (plus) folder button to load the file to the EFI Print Control Utility 2. 6.3 Print File from EFI Print Control Utility 1 Plus (+) Folder Button 2 Number of copies. (See Figure 6-13.) 5. Browse to and select the *.BCO file to print. (See Figure 6-13.) 3 Print Button Document ID: OMM-00135 Revision A 86 Enter the number of Copies 3. Click the Close button on the EFI Pro 16h Control window to return to print. (See Figure 6-13.) 1 2 3 Figure 6-13: Print File from EFI Print Control Utility . 1.
Click "Printer" button to be printed, then click OK. 4. Click the "+" (plus) folder button to load the file to the EFI Print Control Utility 2. 6.3 Print File from EFI Print Control Utility 1 Plus (+) Folder Button 2 Number of copies. (See Figure 6-13.) 5. Browse to and select the *.BCO file to print. (See Figure 6-13.) 3 Print Button Document ID: OMM-00135 Revision A 86 Enter the number of Copies 3. Click the Close button on the EFI Pro 16h Control window to return to print. (See Figure 6-13.) 1 2 3 Figure 6-13: Print File from EFI Print Control Utility . 1.
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... Revision A 89 6.5 Printing Full Bleed Use this process to print. Ensure that is larger than media. Load media and set-up printer as described in section 6.0. 2. After scanning the media width (see 6.1.4), subtract half of the increased size from the Right Edge value. 1 Figure 6-14: Media Box on EFI Pro 16h Control Window 1 Right Edge field Example: If the media is 24" x 24", and the *.BCO file is 24...
... Revision A 89 6.5 Printing Full Bleed Use this process to print. Ensure that is larger than media. Load media and set-up printer as described in section 6.0. 2. After scanning the media width (see 6.1.4), subtract half of the increased size from the Right Edge value. 1 Figure 6-14: Media Box on EFI Pro 16h Control Window 1 Right Edge field Example: If the media is 24" x 24", and the *.BCO file is 24...
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Subtract the width of the *.BCO print file from the width of the media to calculate the remainder of the media width that the print will not cover. 4. Document ID: OMM-00135 Revision A 90 Enter this value in the Side Margin field. 1 Figure 6-15: Media Box on the EFI Pro 16h Control window. 3. Click "Printer" button to print. Load media and set-up printer as described in order to calculate the width...
Subtract the width of the *.BCO print file from the width of the media to calculate the remainder of the media width that the print will not cover. 4. Document ID: OMM-00135 Revision A 90 Enter this value in the Side Margin field. 1 Figure 6-15: Media Box on the EFI Pro 16h Control window. 3. Click "Printer" button to print. Load media and set-up printer as described in order to calculate the width...