TAIMES T8 User Manual

Loly (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Operation Manual
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TAIMES T8S Solvent Printer
Version 1.1
TAIMES T8S Operation Manual

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Thank you for purchasing TAIMES T8S series products.
 Be sure to read this manual and keep it to ensure the proper and safe use of this product after
a comprehensive understanding of the product performance.
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pursue its legal responsibility according to law.
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or error, please let us know. We would be very grateful.
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Operation Manual for TAIMES T8S
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May 20, 2014
Version 1.1

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Contents
Chapter I Safety Instructions.................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Important safety instructions........................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Precautions when using the printer:............................................................................................. 4
1.3 Precautions when using the ink tank:.......................................................................................... 5
1.4 Installation requirements................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Warnings, cautions and notes.......................................................................................................... 7
Chapter II Structure Diagram................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Front view of the structure................................................................................................................ 8
2.2 Rear view of the structure................................................................................................................. 8
2.3 printhead carrier view......................................................................................................................... 9
2.4 Left structure and right structure of printer...............................................................................9
Chapter III Basic Parameters................................................................................................................. 10
3.1 Basic parameters................................................................................................................................ 10
Chapter IV Hardware Installation........................................................................................................ 11
4.1 Print system introduction................................................................................................................ 11
4.2 The wire arrangement and function of Mainboard................................................................ 11
4.3 The wire arrangement and function of printhead board.....................................................11
4.4 The arrangement of printhead and printhead cable.............................................................12
Chapter V Software....................................................................................................................................... 13
5.1 Software installation.......................................................................................................................... 13
5.2 Software setting.................................................................................................................................. 16
5.3 Printhead voltage setting.................................................................................................................17
5.4 Password setting................................................................................................................................. 18
5.5 Mainboard upgrade............................................................................................................................ 20
5.6 Software interface.............................................................................................................................. 20
5.7 Fast calibration to print high-quality works............................................................................. 21
Chapter VI Care and Maintenance....................................................................................................... 32
6.1 Routine maintenance.........................................................................................................................32
6.2 Care and maintenance of heads................................................................................................... 33
6.3 Care and maintenance of the ink supply system.................................................................. 34
Chapter VII Safety Instructions............................................................................................................ 35
7.1 Important safety instructions........................................................................................................ 35

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Chapter I Safety Instructions
Please read the instructions below before you use TAIMES T8S series printer and observe the
warnings and instructions on the printer.
1.1 Important safety instructions
 Must not block the openings of the printer housing.

 Must not insert anything into the slot of the printer, be careful not to splash the printer.
 Use only the type of power marked in the printer's label. 110V or 220V AC power can be used
in different countries and regions.
 All devices shall be connected to an appropriate grounding socket to avoid that the socket
used and all the devices, such as the copier or the air-conditioning system switched on and off
regularly are in the same circuit.
 Avoid using sockets controlled by the wall-board switches or automatic timers.
 Keep your computer system away from potential electromagnetic interference sources, such
as speakers or cordless telephones.
 Do not use a damaged or worn power cord.
 When you use a additional power cord, must remember that the total amp of the devices
connected to the additional power cord will not exceed the rated amp of the power supply. In
addition, the total amp of all devices on the wall will not exceed the rated amp of the wall
sockets.
 Do not attempt to repair the printer by yourself.
 In the face of the cases below, experienced maintenance personnel shall be employed to
maintain after power off:
When the power cord or plug is damaged;
When liquid has been spilled into the printer;
When the printer falls down or the enclosure is damaged;
When the printer cannot be operated normally, or there is a significant change in its
performance;
1.2 Precautions when using the printer:
 Must not move the print head by hand, as which may damage the printer.
 Always turn off the printer through the power switch. However, the power will be cut off when
the key is pressed. Do not unplug the printer plug or the data line before the power is cut off.
 Make sure that the print head is always at the initial position and fix it before moving the
printer.

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1.3 Precautions when using the ink bottles:
 Keep the ink tank out of the reach of children, avoid the children drinking or touching the ink
tank.
 Wash with soap and water if the ink gets on the skin. Immediately rinse with water if the ink
gets in the eyes.
 Do not shake the ink tank, which may cause ink leakage.
 The ink tank should be taken off and thoroughly cleaned and dried after using for a period of
time (typically three months). Keep the ink tank clean when replacing them to ensure the
print quality.
1.4 Installation requirements
 Site preparation
Customers have a responsibility to comply with all the installation requirements and
implement them during operation of the printer. Otherwise, the printer may not function properly.
 Work area
Work area refers to the area close to T8S printer (hereinafter referred to as the equipment),
as shown in the figure below. It must be emphasized that safety of the operating personnel in this
area shall be ensured.
Scope of the work area: 7.54m in length, 4m in width and 3m in level height.
Fig. 1: Schematic of the work area surrounding T8S printer (Unit: mm)

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 Environmental requirements
The equipment should be kept away from the seams equipment (cloth feederliner) or other
radio frequency sources. The floor should be easy to clean and will not generate dust and static
electricity. To help the operators and customers to determine the resolution of color, decoration
with neutral gray and white light (fluorescent) lighting shall be used. The equipment should be
installed in a clean, dust-free environment with the service temperature and relative humidity
within 18 -28 ℃ and 40% -60% respectively and the altitude below 1000m
 Load-bearing requirements
T8S printer can bear a maximum net weight of 600 kg, and maximum general aggravation for
coil stocks of 60 kg.
It is suggested that the equipment to be installed on four 20 cm diameter steel plates or four
200 x 200 mm or more steel plates with the minimum thickness of 8 mm.
 Space retention requirements

Front of the equipment is the printing input edge. It is required that 2.0 m shall be reserved
in front of the equipment. And 1.0 m reserved in rear, left and right of the equipment. In addition,
3m above ground level shall be reserved. Also, space shall be reserved in front and rear of the
equipment for loading and unloading the screens and supplies.
 Safety requirements
 Fire protection
Ink and solvents must be filled in storage tanks or separate storage rooms exclusively for
non-flammable liquid, and be clearly marked to comply with the requirements of professional
safety regulations.
Ink storage must strictly comply with local fire prevention code on use and storage of
combustibles. Carbon dioxide extinguishers and dry powder fire extinguishers should be placed at
accessible and obvious positions in all channels. They should be located near the equipment and
non-flammable liquid storage tanks (rooms), or they should be located in compliance with the
requirements of local fire code.
 Ventilation
Adequate ventilation is necessary to prevent danger caused by the accumulation of vapors to
ensure that the air in the work area can be replaced for about 6-8 times per hour. The vents
should be low enough so that vapors cannot accumulate in the vicinity of the floor. An exhaust
system is required when the cloth goes through the dryer because the solvent in the ink will
evaporate. Note: the specific gravity of the solvent gas is larger than that of the air, so it will
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accumulate in the vicinity of the floor.

Electrical equipment installed in the vicinity of the work area must comply with GB/T standard,
requirements of national electrical code on level I and II venues, and shall be installed by
professional electrical contractors with appropriate qualifications. Hazardous waste disposal
regulations shall comply with special storage and handling requirements of the department
concerned.
 Electrical requirements (strongly suggest to be equipped with UPS and power regulator)
T8S solvent printer uses a single-phase power, so it must be well grounded. (The voltage of
the ground wire + zero line cannot be greater than 0.3V, the grounding resistance should be less
than 3Ω.)
The supply voltage is 220V (± 10%), AC 50Hz or 60Hz. Users must employ a professional
electrician or contractor to install output terminals of power circuits. Ratings of circuit breaker as
follows:
Power AC 220V AC 110V
Single phase 15A/phase 30A/phase
The maximum power consumption is less than 6 kW, and the average power consumption is
3kW. UPS can access to other electricity except heating through 2KVA.
Distance from the main outlet to the device power supply shall be not greater than 2 m.
Power of T8S solvent printer: about 3500W, it is suggested to use regulated power supply:
install the ground wire on the common ground sheet iron of the equipment. Then turn to AC 200
with a multimeter, connect one indicator to the ground wire, and connect another indicator to the
zero line of the AC input terminal. The measured value should be less than 1.
1.5 Warnings, cautions and notes
 Warnings
You must do accordingly to avoid harm to human
 Cautions
You must observe the cautions to avoid damage to equipment
 Notes
They refer to important information and a useful tip on a printer operation.

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Chapter II Structure Diagram
2.1 Front view of the structure
2.2 Rear view of the structure

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2.3 Carriage view
2.4 Structure of both the left and right side of the machine
42、Tensioning pulley 43、Y motor 44、Retarding mechanism 45、Rack
46、Scattered spray tank 47、Ink supply pump 48、Fan support bar 49、Ink storage tank
50、 Upper beam 51、Dipolar pulley 52、X motor 53、Buffer rod
56 、 Upper beam
54、Grating carriage 55、Moisturizing base plate 57、Air draft plate
connection block
58、Cloth pressing bar

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Chapter III Basic Parameters
3.1 Basic parameters
Model TAIMES T8S Printer

Konica KM1024LN/MN 4, 8 Heads
Ignition frequency and accuracy 7.8KHZ/720DPI12.4KHZ/1440DPI
Height of printing car 1-4 mm
Color 4 colors Black/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow / (K/C/M/Y)
Ink Type Solvent ink
Ink supply Automatic ink supply system and siphon
Reel-to-reel manual feeding, automatic receiving and
Feeding method Coil stock
releasing cloth
Maximum
Print width Maximum 3.2 m
material width
Heating in front, middle and rear of the platform, air
Air drying and heating systems
drying fan after printing
Car sticker, Banner, lamp-box fabric, mess, one-way
Material type
vision sticker, etc.
Head maintenance system Adjustable resistance for auto flushing frequency
Print with printer management software after RIP, RIP
Workflow
while printing
Interface USB2.0
RIP software Maintop 5.3, Ultraprint, Photoprint Edition 10
Operating system Windows XP Home/ XP Professional/Windows 7

CPU Core ™ i3 or i5 CPU@2.53GHZ or above
Computer
Memory 4GB or above
configuration
Hard disk 300 GB or above
Humidity 45-75%RH
Working environment Temperature 20-30 ℃ (68-86 ℉) Optimum
Temperature
temperature 24-28 ℃ (75-82 ℉)
Power AC~220V±10%10A 3500W
Overall Machine size: 4601x884x1303mm
Dimensions
dimension: Overall package dimension: 4810x1010x1571mm
Weight Net weight: 600 kg, Gross weight: 740 kg
Note: Loly (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. reserves the final power of interpretation, and content of the
manual is subject to change without prior notice.

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Chapter IV Hardware Installation

4.1 Print system introduction
TAIMES print control system consists of three parts, namely, the motherboard, the head
control panel and the control software, and is connected to the PC though a USB2.0 port.
4.2 Mainboard (line coordinate Y connects to the left origin, line coordinate X connects
to the right limit, the left limit is short circuited) is shown below:
4.3 Head control panel and head arrangement are shown below:

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4.4 KM1024 head panel and the data line connection and arrangement method (install
a group of four heads: H0 H1 H2 H3), as shown below:
Connection method of eight 1024 heads, as shown below:
Connection method of four 1024 heads, as shown below:

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Chapter V Software
Print management software provides parameters used to set the printer, and offers the
functions of calibrating the print head, upgrading the firmware and cleaning the heads.
5.1 Software installation
Install the print management software based on the following steps:

Choose the patches to be installed first based on the computer's operating system which
includes WindowsXP, Win7, etc. The patches are installed according to the following steps:
1、Install dotnetfx1.1 first； 2、Install dotnetfx2.0
3、Install dotnetfx4.0 ； 4、Finally install PrinterManager software
The software icon PrinterCenter.exe will appear on the desktop after the successful
installation of the control software, double-click to enter the main interface, which is shown
below:
Print preview screen Print preview screen

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Tools
: Add job.Add some jobs and tasks by this button
: Delete job.If you want to delete any jobs ,take this button.
: Print job.Use this button you can print some tasks and jobs.
: Pause and resume.When it is printing ,take this button ,the machine will be pause.
If you want resume the task ,take it again.
:Abort job.During printing ,take this button ,the job will be aborted.And never resume again.
:Check nozzle.Use it for checking whether the printheads are OK.

Postscript:
1. If the printing result as the following picture
That mean the printheads need cleaning.Please use the clean system for cleaning.
2. Clean the printheads until the printing result as the following picture.
: Auto clean.It is prepare for the auto cleaning system,but it is useless yet.
: Spray.Manual spray,after the auto spray appear,it it no use anymore.
: Single head clean.It is ready for the auto cleaning system,but it is useless yet.
: Move left.Cause the carriage moving left.
: Move right.Cause the carriage moving right.
: Set print origin.Set the origin of printing,
: Move forward.Cause the material moving forward.
: Move backward.Cause the material moving backward.

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: Move carriage to origin.Take this button ,the carriage will move to origin.
Setup menu
Include Tools menu ,Work Forder,Preview and Setting.
1."Tools" menu
Contain: Save, Load,Save To Printer, Load From Printer, Calibration Wizard, Factory
Write,Update,Password and About.
Save:save the data set to the computer.

If you change the computer the data will not exist.
Load:load the data set from the computer.
Save To Printer:save the data set to the mainboard.
Even you change the computer the data still exist.
Load From Printer:load the data set from the mainboard.
Caution: After debugging, please save it to the computer or the mainboard. We suggest
customer to save it to mainboard.
Calibration Wizard
This part is very important for the printing quality.Please pay more attention to it.
It contain mechanical check and software adjust.Software adjust include horizontal
bi-direction,horizontal left,horizontal right,step and vertical.
Factory Write:
Then it will ask the password,and the password is "000D0100".press Verify.
Update ： Update the software by it.If you want to update the software press it and open the
update file.After updating please restart the printer.
Password：For protecting the profit of the agents we set the password for the printer.Different
period different password.For the end user we support the permanent password.
About：It show the information of the machine.

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5.2 Software setting
5.2.1 Mechanical setting
Machine setting feature provides the flexibility of system use, which allows you set various
parameters in the software according to the specific circumstances of your machine.
Print width is modified to 350 Enter head voltage in this column
Modify the parameters as follows:
1、Feather Type: Gradient; Feather : 3-5; Print width is modified to 350mm;
2、Auto clean is modified to 0; Clean Time is modified to 0; Auto Spray is modified to 0
 Precautions
1. Pay attention to the direction of the small head plate when installing heads.
2. The corresponding voltage labeled on the head shall be filled in the machine setting-the of
reference voltage column under the head voltage when reinstall the equipment or the software,
then click Apply to the Motherboard and Update. (Usually, the voltage after lowering 1-2 volt for
1024 heads shall be entered in the reference voltage column)
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5.2.2 Factory Write, Tool Factory setting, as shown below:
Then it will ask the password, and the password is "000D0100". press Verify.
 Color: 4; Group: 1/2/3/4 (select based on the number of the installed heads);
 Print width: 350 (For the TAIMES T8S or T8S printer we choose the width 350cm.)
 Head Type: The option should be the same with the that of the installed heads; other
parameters are not modified (Select printer head type: M is 14pl and L is 42pl)
 Color space: 6.5 (Setting color space in accordance with the head installer position, the unit is centimeter.)
 Group space: 3.2 (Setting group space in accordance with the head installer position, the unit is centimeter.)
 After setting ,press OK and restart the printer.
5.3 Head voltage setting is shown below:
Temperature and Voltage

It is about the print heads,so it is important.
Base Voltage must be input by keyboard according to the print head.
Nozzle temperature are not allow too high,or taking bad influence to print heads.
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Current voltage Base voltage (entered voltage)
Head voltage setting should be made after the machine setting, as shown above. In this step, the
user can set the reference voltage, i.e. the head voltage while printing, can read the real-time
temperature of the head, and can adjust the head voltage at any time based on the situation in
the printing process to achieve the best print result.
5.4 Password setting is shown below:

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5.4.1 Password Management is shown below:
5.4.2 Password input interface is shown below:
The user can write in a password in the motherboard according to the need to limit the time or language.
The password is 16-digit, for example: HWXA 5C3F HP3X QTAT; as shown above, fill in 4 digits in each box, and
then click "Set" ,Then click "Exit", and then restart the equipment and software, the password is set.
Then click "Exit", and then restart the equipment and software, the password is set.
The first warning: error code 0x0402000C means that there are 100 hours left.
The second warning: error code 0x0402000D means that there are fifty hours left.
The last warning: error code 0x0402000E means that there is 1 hour left.
Please immediately ask for a new password from the manufacturer.
Note: ID of the motherboard (e.g. MB2092) needs to be provided when requesting a password

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5.5 Motherboard update is shown below:
Motherboard update steps: Tool update Find out the update file based on the path and
click OK for import, then updating can be finished.
5.6 About interface (Tool About), as shown below:

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5.7 Fast calibration to print high-quality works
Step I: Check nozzle Click to view the printed the test strip, as shown below:
Normal icon: Abnormal icon: Heads are clogged (need cleaning)
Step II: Head cleaning
Cleaning methods include automatic cleaning and manual cleaning.

Automatic cleaning mode: This function is not used. Click Set in the menu bar at the right of the
software interface, which is shown below. Set Auto Clean in the cleaning setting to 0; Clean Time
to 0; Auto Spray to 0; other parameters are not modified.
Note: "Idle Spray" shall be closed while cleaning the heads, and re-check
(Apply Refresh) after cleaning
Click the button in the non-printing time, the car will move to clean out for automatic
cleaning. (This function is not used.)
Manual cleaning mode: Click to bring up single channel cleaning selection window, then the
car moves to the cleaning position, click different colors in turn to clean the corresponding heads.
After cleaning, re-examine the status of the heads, repeat this step until the heads are in good
condition. (This function is not used.)
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Step III: Set print origin Enter an appropriate value in the origin box to set the print origin.
Here is the position to modify the print origin
Step IV: Head mechanical calibration (physical location calibration)

Tool Calibration Wizard Next, as shown below:

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1) Mechanical calibration (head's physical location), as shown below
2) Mechanical calibration: Click "Print", as shown below:
Click "Print", the head will print out "vertical calibration" and "angle calibration"
Vertical calibration, as shown below:
(The Figure below is the vertical calibration of 8-head Konica head)
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Group I
Group II
Vertical calibration method: First, with the red head as benchmark, the physical location of
heads of Group I and II red shall be adjusted, as shown above, line in Group I coincides that in
Group II; then other colors are combined with red, other colors coincide with the red cross in the
above figure for calibration; if it is the same with what is shown in the above figure, then the
physical location of the heads shall be adjusted manually with tools until it is the same with what
is shown in the above figure, then the vertical calibration has been finished.
Angle calibration, as shown below:

Fig.1 When the horizontal installation of the heads is declined, adjustment to the physical location is required
Fig.2 Normal state is shown below:
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Angle calibration method: Adjust the angle after the vertical calibration; first, lock the screws
in the heads after the vertical calibration, them adjust the angle of the heads to the left or the
right manually with tools until it is the same with what is shown in the above right figure, then the
angle calibration has been finished.
Click Next after the completion of each step.

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3) Select typical print mode for calibration (High-speed 240DPI), as shown below:
For example, select high-speed 240DPI for calibration, As shown above:

Select High-speed 240DPI, click "Horizontal Bi-direction" , then click "print", as shown below:
Normal state: (position 0 is aligned)
Abnormal state: (position 0 is unaligned, -2 is at the best state, the original value in the
adjustment box subtracts 2)

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4) Horizontally left calibration: as shown below
Normal state: With black (H0) as an example (position 0 is aligned)
Abnormal state: (position 0 is unaligned, + 3 is at the best state, the original value in the
adjustment box adds 3)

5) Horizontally right calibration, as shown below:

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Normal state: With black (H0) as an example, position 0 is aligned
Non-normal state: position 0 is unaligned, + 3 is at the best state, the original value in the
adjustment box adds 3
6) Step adjustment, as shown below: (KM512 head base step: 11000; KM1024 head
base step: 21800)

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Calibrate based on the number of PASS to be printed, which includes 2PASS, 3PASS, 4PASS etc.,
here we select 4PASS as an example to explain how to calibrate.
Modify the base step: KM512 head base step is 11000, and KM1024 head base step is 21800;
after selecting 4PASS; then print, as shown below: (P4 represents 4PASS)
Normal state: With black (H0) as an example: (position 0 is aligned)
Abnormal state: (-2 is at the best state, enter -2 in the revision box, click Adjustment and
Conversion key for conversion)
Step adjustment input interface is shown below:

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Step adjustment method: Enter -2 in the revision box, then click Adjustment and Conversion key,
the step value will be adjusted automatically!
7) Vertical alignment, as shown below:

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Normal state: With black (H0) as an example: (0 position is aligned)
Abnormal state: (2 is at the best state, enter +2 in the revision box)
8) The printer parameters have all been calibrated until now.

As shown in the figure below:
Finally, click Finish.

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9) The final step is to save the printer parameters, as shown below:
Note: The printer parameters have to be saved in the motherboard of the printer and
the computer after the calibration.
Status bar
In this place ,the status is shown.In the other words ,if there is something wrong with the
machine,the user can find it in this place.Otherwise,it will show ready.
At the right side of status bar,it show the situation of ink pump.For example ,the yellow pump was
working ,then the yellow would flicker.

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Chapter VI Care and Maintenance
6.1 Routine maintenance
To ensure the normal operation of the printer, routine maintenance is very important, as will
be explained in detail:
① Maintenance after a painting:

● Clean the surface of the heads with cleaning solution to remove the dry ink on
the surface;
● Make the heads back to normal before spraying next one.
② Every 8 hours:
● Rails on printer rack shall be lubricated every 8 hours and the dust on the rails
shall be removed every 8 hours.
③ Daily inspection:
● Check waste ink bottles, and clean them if necessary;
● Check the scattered spay trough to see if the waste ink flows over, and drain
the waste ink when necessary;
● Check the moisture cover sponge, clean and replace if necessary;
● Clean the cloth feeding roller and the pinch roller with PM acetate
● Maintain the equipment clean every day.
④ Weekly inspection:
● Remove the dust on the surface of the fan on the kiln floor and install the fan
leaves when they are clean.
● Check the pipeline of the pneumatic system to see if it is loose.
⑤ Monthly inspection:
● Clean the float switch in the auxiliary ink bottle;
● Clean the filters for the ink and cleaning solution;
● Observe the three-way solenoid valve cleaned with positive pressure to see if
there is ink going in, and clean with cleaning solution if necessary;
● Check the tension of the belt;
● Remove the dust inside the power box.
⑥ Annual inspection:
● Replace the ink filter;
● Remove the dust in the power box and on the server with compressed air;
● Clean the main ink bottle;
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● Clean the pipeline of ink supply system;

● Clean the liquid pump for ink supply;
● Fill oil to the gears of the unwinding and rewinding motors;
● Check the overall circuit to see if it is loose or disconnected, and timely repair
when necessary;
● Check the pipeline in the towline and the wear-out rate of wires, and replace if
necessary.
6.2 Care and maintenance of heads
The surface of the head group must be moisturized with the corresponding cleaning
solution. If the printer is left unused, the surface of the head group must be coated with cleaning
solution and covered with cellophane, plastic wrap, or other polyethylene packaging material to
reduce the drying rate.
I. Head moisturizing:
If the printer is not used for two or more days, the following measures shall be taken to
prevent the ink from drying up:
Wet the nonwoven fabrics with the cleaning solution;

1. Cover the wet nonwoven fabrics on the surface of the heads;
2. Wrap the whole head group with one or more piece(s) of plastic wraps;
3. Cover the heads with head moisturizing frame.
II. Remove the heads:
Follow the following steps to remove the heads:

1. Clear the ink in the head and wash with the cleaning solution;
2. Turn the machine off, and unplug the outlet;
3. Test the equipment with a multimeter to see if there is static electricity, and discharge
it when necessary;
4. Remove the right screws used to fix the heads, loosen the upper screws and the left
screws, and remove the heads;
5. Put the heads on the nonwoven fabrics with cleaning solution.
III. Install the heads:
1. Turn the machine off, and unplug the outlet;

2. Test the equipment with a multimeter to see if there is static electricity, and discharge
it when necessary;
3. Fix with the lock blocks after fixing the heads on the head plate.
4. Connect the data line of the head with the head pinboard in turn.
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5. Check the data line of the head is connected well. Wrong connection is not allowed.
6.3 Care and maintenance of the ink supply system
Ink supply system is one of the important components, and its regular maintenance is
necessary. Ink supply system mainly includes primary and secondary ink storage chambers. Air
strainers are used at where the ink supply system connects to the air, so the cleanness of the
entire work environment is one of the primary conditions.
I. Main ink bottle

It consists of main ink bottle, filter, liquid pump and waste ink bottle. Parts requiring regular
maintenance are as follows:
1.Clean the main ink bottle, especially the air strainer thereof about once a month;
2. Clean or replace the ink and the cleaning solution filter about every six months;
3. Clean the main ink bottle each week;
II. Auxiliary ink bottle

It mainly consists of four auxiliary ink bottles and a safety bottle. Float switches in the
auxiliary ink bottles will accumulate small ink drops, which will dry up and accumulate, and
therefore form an ink ball at the end of the sensor. This will affect the detection of the sensor.
Clean the float based on the following steps:
1. First, clear the ink in the pipeline;

2. Remove the four auxiliary ink bottles from the back of the spray car;
3. Remove the screws on the auxiliary ink bottle used to fix the lid, and remove the cover
and the float;
4. Clean the float switches and the auxiliary ink bottles with sponge bars or nonwoven
fabrics with cleaning solution to ensure that the float switches can be switched on and off
freely, and dry up the floats and the auxiliary ink bottles after cleaning;
5. Reinstall the floats, and install the auxiliary ink bottles to the back of the printer.
Besides cleaning the four auxiliary ink bottles, the safety bottle shall also be cleaned regularly
in the same cleaning method as that of the auxiliary ink bottles;
For the entire ink supply system, solenoid valves are also crucial. Generally, regular cleaning
the system with cleaning solution is ok, but the system shall be promptly cleaned once there is ink
going in the system.
Note: Ensure that the solenoid valves connecting into the liquid must not be connected with the
air, otherwise they are difficult to be cleaned once the ink dries up, which will affect the normal
operation of the machine.

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Chapter VII Safety Instructions
7.1 Important safety instructions
 Please read the instructions below carefully before you use TAIMES T8S series printer and
observe the warnings and instructions on the printer;
 Must not insert anything into the platform of the printer, be careful not to splash the printer;
 Use only the type of power marked in the printer's label. 110V or 220V AC power can be
used in different countries and regions;
 All devices shall be connected to an appropriate grounding socket to avoid that the socket
used and all the devices, such as the copier or the air-conditioning system switched on and off
regularly are in the same circuit;
 Avoid using sockets controlled by the wall-board switches or automatic timers;
 Keep your computer system away from potential electromagnetic interference sources, such
as speakers or cordless telephones;
 Do not use a damaged or worn power cord;
 When you use an additional power cord, must remember that the total amp of the devices
connected to the additional power cord will not exceed the rated amp of the power supply ；
In addition, the total amp of all devices on the wall will not exceed the rated amp of the wall
sockets;
 Precautions when using the printer
 Must not move the print head by hand while starting up, as which may damage the printer;
 Always turn off the printing through the power switch, However, the power will be cut off
when the key is pressed; do not unplug the printer plug or the data line before the power is
cut off;
 Make sure that the print head is always at the initial position and fix it before moving the
printer.
 Precautions when using the ink bottles
 Keep the ink bottles out of the reach of children, avoid the children drinking or touching the
ink bottles;
 Wash with soap and water if the ink gets on the skin; Immediately rinse with water if the ink
gets in the eyes;
 Do not shake the ink bottles, which may cause ink leakage;
 The ink bottles should be taken off and thoroughly cleaned and dried after using for a period
of time (typically three months); keep the ink bottles clean when replacing them to ensure
the print quality.
 Warnings, cautions and notes
 Warnings: You must do accordingly to avoid harm to human
 Cautions: You must observe the cautions to avoid damage to equipment
 Notes: They refer to important information and a useful tip on a printer operation.

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Chapter I Safety Instructions

1.1 Important safety instructions

 Must not block the openings of the printer housing.

1.2 Precautions when using the printer:

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1.3 Precautions when using the ink bottles:

1.4 Installation requirements

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 Space retention requirements

accumulate in the vicinity of the floor.

1.5 Warnings, cautions and notes

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Chapter II Structure Diagram

2.1 Front view of the structure

2.2 Rear view of the structure

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2.3 Carriage view

42、Tensioning pulley 43、Y motor 44、Retarding mechanism 45、Rack

50、 Upper beam 51、Dipolar pulley 52、X motor 53、Buffer rod

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Chapter III Basic Parameters

3.1 Basic parameters

Model TAIMES T8S Printer

RIP software Maintop 5.3, Ultraprint, Photoprint Edition 10

Operating system Windows XP Home/ XP Professional/Windows 7

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Chapter IV Hardware Installation

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Connection method of eight 1024 heads, as shown below:

Connection method of four 1024 heads, as shown below:

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5.1 Software installation

Install the print management software based on the following steps:

1、Install dotnetfx1.1 first； 2、Install dotnetfx2.0

3、Install dotnetfx4.0 ； 4、Finally install PrinterManager software

Print preview screen Print preview screen

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: Add job.Add some jobs and tasks by this button

:Check nozzle.Use it for checking whether the printheads are OK.

: Spray.Manual spray,after the auto spray appear,it it no use anymore.

: Move left.Cause the carriage moving left.

: Move right.Cause the carriage moving right.

: Set print origin.Set the origin of printing,

: Move forward.Cause the material moving forward.

: Move backward.Cause the material moving backward.

Save:save the data set to the computer.

Then it will ask the password,and the password is "000D0100".press Verify.

About：It show the information of the machine.

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5.2 Software setting

5.2.1 Mechanical setting

Print width is modified to 350 Enter head voltage in this column