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Summary of Contents for Domino M Series
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........3 WARNINGS ............3 SAFETY .............4 CAUTION ............5 LAYOUT / ORIENTATION .........6 RISK AREAS .............6 NOISE ..............7 SITE REQUIREMENTS ........7 INITIAL INSTALLATION ........7 PCU CONTROLS & LED INDICATORS ....8 CHANGING LABELS & RIBBONS ....10 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..13 MENU NAVIGATION .........14 SELECTION OF MEDIA/LABELS ......17 SELECTION OF LABEL ROLLS ......18... - Page 3 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...
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Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION This User Guide shows how to operate the Domino M100 & M200- Series Print & Apply equipment. WARNINGS Personnel must regard all electrical equipment as powered on and all pneumatic equipment as pressurised. "Unplug electrical power and compressed air supplies before attempting any cleaning or maintenance on the printer, PCU (Printer Control Unit) or applicator. -
Page 5: Safety
SAFETY Inspections Regularly check the functioning of different stop functions and other interlocking devices related to safety. When the emergency stop is activated the machine should stop securely. The machine should not be able to start unless a reset has been done. Compulsory Knowledge •... -
Page 6: Caution
CAUTION Avoid locations subject to extreme vibration and direct sunlight. • Do not probe the printer's operating parts with sharp or metallic objects as this will cause operating malfunctions and possible damage • Do not allow abrasive dust particles to enter the printing mechanism as this will lead to reduced printhead life •... -
Page 7: Layout / Orientation
LAYOUT / ORIENTATION The Print & Apply unit shown is a standard unit. Several other versions are available but the general design is more or less the same and the names of the different sides are the same. Operator Side Front Service Back... -
Page 8: Noise
NOISE Maximum measured acoustic power level Lw is 84.8 dB(A) measured in front of the applicator when the blow function in the pad is used. It is a short but quite high noise. The use of Ear defenders is recommended. Without the blow function in the pad, the acoustic power level Lw is between 70 and 75 dB(A) depending on the applicator used. -
Page 9: Pcu Controls & Led Indicators
PCU CONTROLS & LED INDICATORS PRINTER CONTROL UNIT (PCU) CONTROLS Enter set-up mode and it enters/confirms values when changed. Goes up/backwards one step in the menu system for each press. Is used to cancel changes or exit without saving (when used instead of Enter). -
Page 10: Rear Panel
LED INDICATORS RESET This LED indicates that RESET has been set and the system has been reset to start the process. ERROR This LED flashes to indicate an error in the process. LABEL GAP This LED flashes to indicate the gap between labels. POWER This LED lights green when all voltages are available. -
Page 11: Changing Labels & Ribbons
CHANGING LABELS & RIBBONS Left Hand Printer Right Hand Printer Direct Thermal Printers Models D30 and D40 (Labels) Right Hand Printer Left Hand Printer Thermal Transfer Printers Models T50 and T60 (Labels & Ribbon) Outside rolled labels Inside rolled labels Clarification... - Page 12 CHANGING LABELS Note: Study the diagram attached to the printer, that shows the label path and ensure that the 'dancing' arm on the reel holder is employed in the correct way, as the correct arm positioning is important for achieving correct label positioning.
- Page 13 Either of these 2 options: Option 1: Head close (default & recommended method) When the printhead is lowered the labels can be fed by pressing the Enter button. Option 2: Reset / Power up Reset the printer by pushing the RESET-button mounted on the printer. Ensure that these non-printed labels are automatically fed out.
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Page 14: Cleaning & Maintenance Schedule
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE DAILY CLEANING (approx 10 Clean exterior of printer minutes) Clean the printhead Check the drive roller for dirt and debris, clean if necessary Clean the applicator (applicator pad, blow-on-box etc. Clean the label gap sensor MAINTENANCE Check the position of the applicator Check the air pressure Check the movement of the applicator piston (if fitted) -
Page 15: Menu Navigation
“LABEL MENU” and “LANGUAGE MENU” these do not require a password. All settings use the same password except for the printhead set-up, which uses a special password. Contact your Domino distributor for more information. - Page 16 START MENU PRINTER OK Ready SET-UP MENU Printer Settings LABEL MENU SET-UP MENU Select Labels ACC Settings SET-UP MENU INFO MENU Calibration Program Versions SET-UP MENU LANGUAGE Select Language System Reset SET-UP MENU Ethernet Reset Level 1 Menus • Press the Enter key twice to go to the Level 1 menus •...
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Page 17: Select Language
SELECT A LABEL TO PRINT (1) Press the ENTER twice to start this menu. The label menu is shown. (2) Press ENTER, the current label number will be displayed. (3) Press ENTER to start edit mode. (4) Use the + or - keys to scroll up or down the list of available labels. -
Page 18: Selection Of Media/Labels
SELECTION OF MEDIA/LABELS With a Thermal Transfer Printer is it possible to print on virtually any type of media/label material. It is simply a matter of selecting the correct label and combining it with the required ribbon quality. However, before ordering labels, make sure that the label quality is suitable for thermal transfer printing. -
Page 19: Selection Of Label Rolls
The maximum allowed gap can vary depending on application but should normally not be more than 15 mm. Check with your Domino distributor if you need to run special media. SELECTION OF LABEL ROLLS If the printer is an "in-line" model, used with an applicator, it is an advantage if the roll of labels is rolled inwards (the labels on the inside). -
Page 20: Selection Of Ribbon
SELECTION OF RIBBON TYPE OF RIBBON The type of ribbon to be selected is totally dependent on the label material to be used as it is possible to obtain a ribbon to suit virtually any type of label material. The type of printhead used is also of important as it is not certain that the same ribbon can be used for 8 and 12 dot print heads. -
Page 21: Preventative Maintenance
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Refer to the Partial Printer Component Diagram on page 23 for location of components.. WARNING: Ensure the mains power and air supply are turned off. Do not pour water onto the printer or allow any liquids to penetrate the internal parts. GENERAL CLEANING The external casing of the printer can be cleaned with a lint-free cloth, which has been immersed in warm soapy water and then well squeezed... - Page 22 Only use the correct cleaning wipes provided in the Domino cleaning kit for the M-series. (Part No. MT25215) (1) Turn off the printer and raise the printhead.
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Page 23: Cleaning The Platen Roller
RIBBON BACK-COATING AND BUILD-UP Printhead contamination from direct thermal media or thermal transfer ribbon may occur in applications requiring high burn settings, high head pressure, high speed, or high volume. This contamination will build up on the printhead elements, creating a barrier to the heat transformation required to produce high quality images. - Page 24 CLEANING THE APPLICATOR The applicator can be cleaned using the correct cleaning wipes supplied in the Domino M-Series Cleaning kit. (Part No. MT25215) It is very important that all dirt, debris and glue residues are completely removed from the applicator pad in order that labels may be fed onto the pad without obstructions.
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Page 25: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR & STATUS MESSAGES Priority Displayed Text Priority Displayed Text Error! Error! Printhead overheated Door control Error! OK/Labels low Power supply error ****Status**** Error! OK/Ribbon Low Label out ****Status**** Error! Printer OK Ribbon out Reset in progress Error! Printer OK Printhead up Printing in progress Error! - Page 26 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE FAULT Printer fails to • Is the power switched on? print • Check that labels and ribbon are correctly threaded • Are there any error messages on the display? • Check the fuses and cables • Is the home position sensor activated? •...
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