United Barcode System APLINK MRX Series Users Manual Rev 1.2

United Barcode Systems
Labeling, Coding & Marking
User’s Manual
APLINK MRX SERIES User’s Manual
Before you Begin
This section provides you with safety information, technical support information, and sources for
additional product information.
Safety summary
Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this document before
handling and operating United Barcode Systems equipment. You can be seriously injured, and
equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions. Be sure to
read the APLINK MRX Series Safety Instructions, where the basic safety precautions regarding the
operation of the APLINK MRX Series Inkjet printer are described and illustrated. This section explains
how to identify and understand warnings, cautions, and notes that are in this document. You may also
see icons that tell you when to follow ESD procedures.
Safety Icons
A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice, condition, or
statement that must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to
the persons working on the equipment.
A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice, condition, or

statement that must be strictly observed to prevent equipment damage or
destruction, or corruption or loss of data.
Strongly recommend to wear FACE protection
Strongly recommend to wear suitable gloves
Strongly recommend to wear EYES protection.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these safety instructions before using the machine.
WARNING
1. Always unplug the printer from the power after the use.
2. To disconnect the printer always do a shutdown, never disconnect the network
directly.
3. Never operate the printer if the supply cable is damaged.
4. When cleaning the work environment, do not spray water to the printer
5. To transport the printer always use the original packaging

6. Always use the original ink of United Barcode Systems
7. For cleaning always use tissues approved by United Barcode Systems

8. The maintenance is always done by technicians of United Barcode Systems.
9. Always consult the operation manual when in doubt, if doubt is not resolved
contact the Technical Department.
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INDEX
APLINK MR X SERIES USERS MANUAL

1. FIRST CONTACT WITH YOU APLINK MRX…………….………………………………………..6
2. UNPACKING THE PRODUCT………………………………………………………………………….7
Unpacking MRX Single……………………………………………………………………..7
Unpacking MRX Dual……………………………………………………………………….8
Unpacking Stands…………………………………………………………………………….9
3. ASEMBLE YOUR APLINK………………………………………………………………………………11
How to assembly XSTAND01……………………………………………………………11
How to assembly APLINK MRX…………………………………………………………23
How to mount the wing protector………………………………………………….26
4. APLINK MRX SERIES PARTS………………………………………………………………………….28
Configuration APLINK MRX …………………………………………………………….29
Interface and connections……………………………………………………………..37
5. START UP OF THE PRINTER ……………………………………………………………………..44
How to install the ink tubes…………………………………………………………..44
Supply connections…………………………………………………………………………47
Start up screen……………………………………………………………………………....49
Loading ink bottle…………………………………………………………………………..51
Purge the equipment……………………………………………………………………..52
Security plate…………………………………………………………………………………53
Calibration photocell……………………………………………………………………..53
Test for print quality……………………………………………………………………….54
Configuration parameters………………………………………………………………..56
6. STATUS DIGIT DISPLAY OF THE APLINK UVX ………………………………………………..63
7. SETTING THE PRINTER LEVEL AND HEAD ALIGNAMENT………………………………...64
8. MAINTENANCE ……………………………………………………………………………………………75
Daily maintenance……………………………………………………………………………76
Preventive maintenance………………………………………………………………….77
9. ANNEX ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..79
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1. FIRST CONTACT WITH YOUR APLINK MRX SERIES

Thank you for choosing United Barcode Systems and get our high resolution printer APLINK MRX
SERIES
APLINK MRX SERIES is the ultimate generation of High Resolution Inkjet Printers, designed to solve
printing needs on cases and any porous surfaces.
Developed and manufactured to print any text, images, logos, symbols, and any type of 100% readable
barcodes in compliance with GS1 International Standard Regulations (GS1-128, ITF14, GS1DATAMATRIX,
EAN-UCC13).
Powered by 4th generation piezoelectric technology print head APLINK MRX Series Printers allows users
to print messages from 35 mm up to 72 mm in height, you to print with a vertical resolution of 180 dpi
and a horizontal resolution from 180 to 720 dpi. Print speed can be up to 60 meters/minute printing
barcodes and can be up to 90 meters/minute printing text or graphics.
APLINK MRX Series Printers modular design allows using 1 to 4 print heads simultaneously through one
full color 8” touch screen controller.
Its intuitive graphic interface permits users to control and configure each print head parameters.
Production process interruptions are avoided by the changing of the 100% Mineral oil free non-
pressurized ink bottle at a nonstop mode. The ink is made by United Barcode Systems.
Reduced ink consumption and maintained reliable printing quality are assured by its innovated
technologies of temperature and drop size control.
These combined benefits make of the APLINK MRX Series Printers valuable equipment for the
generation of savings and production cost reduction. Easy to integrate and connect to any IT systems in
any production line, different ERP, and DBMS.
In standalone mode USB, WIFI and Ethernet connections allow loading of messages to print.
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2. UNPACKING THE PRODUCT.

The unpacking the product APLINK MRX SINGLE (1 printer)
It’s composed by:

• 1 printing module
• 1 controller 8”
• 1 briefcase
• 1 umbilical cable
• 1 bag of tissues.
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The unpacking the product APLINK MRX DUAL (Up to 2 – 4 printers)
It’s composed by:

• 2 up to 4 printers
• 1 controller 8”
• 1 briefcase
• 2 up to 4 umbilical cable
• 1 bag of tissues
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The unpacking the stand.
• UNPACKING THE XSTAND01
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3. ASSEMBLY YOUR APLINK

• HOW TO ASSEMBLY YOUR XSTAND01
Bag of screws (XSTAND01) is composed by:

1. 2 x DIN 7991 M8 x 12 (Controller)
2. 6 x DIN 912 M6 x 20 (Aplink Support)
3. 3 x DIN 7991 M8 x 12 (Foots of stand)
4. 4 x DIN 912 M8 x 16 (Controller Support)
5. 3x DIN 912 M8x20
STEP 1
Extract the stand and the 3 foods of the inside the box.
STEP 2
Assemble the foots on the stand with 3 screws M8 x 12 DIN 7991.
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STEP 3
Tighten the 3 screws DIN 912 M8 x 20 at the foot. Introduce inside the profile the 3 thread M8.
STEP 4
Assemble the support of the controller with 4 screws M8 x 16 DIN 912
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STEP 5
Assemble the support of the Aplink in the stand with 3 screws M6 x 20 DIN 912
NOTE: After completing these steps, the stand must be completed
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• HOW TO ASSEMBLY YOUR XSTAND11

3. 3 x DIN 7991 M8 x12 (Foots of stand)
4. 4 x DIN 912 M8 x 16 (Controller Support)
5. 3x DIN 912 M8x20
STEP 1
STEP 2
Assemble the foots on the stand with 3 screws M8 x 12 DIN 7991
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STEP 3
Tighten the 3 screws DIN 912 M8 x 20 at the foot. Introduce inside the profile the 3 thread M8.
STEP 4
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STEP 5
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• HOW TO ASSEMBLY YOUR XSTAND02.

4. 4 x DIN 912 M8 x 16 (Support Controller)
5. 3 x DIN 912 M8 x 20
STEP 1
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STEP 2
Assemble the foots on the stand with 3 screws DIN 912 M8 x 16
STEP 3
Tighten the 3 screws DIN 912 M8 x 20 at the foot
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STEP 4
STEP 5
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• HOW TO ASSEMBLY YOUR XSTAND22.

4. 4 x DIN 912 M8 x 16 (Support Controller)
5. 3 x DIN 912 M8 x 20
STEP 1
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STEP 2
Assemble the foots on the stand with 3 screws DIN 912 M8 x 16
STEP 3
Tighten the 3 screws DIN 912 M8 x 20 at the foot
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STEP 4
STEP 5
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• HOW TO ASSEMBLY YOUR APLINK MRX IN THE STAND
STEP 1
Place your printer in a comfortable position to remove the side panels.
STEP 2
Remove the side panels with a screwdriver.
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STEP 3
Remove the six plastic caps of the printer.
STEP 4
Put your printer in your stand through 3 screws DIN 912 M6x20.
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STEP 5
Put your controller in the support of the stand through 2 screws DIN 7991 M8x12.
After completing the steps the printer will be assembly in the stand
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HOW TO MOUNT THE WING PROTECTOR IN YOUR APLINK.
STEP 1
Take the wing inside the briefcase.
STEP 2
Unscrew the support of the cell through a screwdriver.
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STEP 3
Place the protective wing in your place. First, tighten the above screw then place the support of the cell
in the second screw and tighten the second screw.
Note: The support of the photocell and the protective wing share the same second screw.
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4. APLINK MRX Series Parts

See the different parts of APLINK MRX Printer.
It is composed by:
-Controller 8” for 1 - 2 Print heads or 1 - 4 Print heads
-Print head/Printing module
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CONFIGURATION OF YOUR APLINK MRX
APLINK MRX SINGLE
APLINK MRX DUAL
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TYPES OF PRINT HEAD.
PRINT HEAD MR 735
Print message up to 72 mm
PRINT POSITION
SIDE PRINTING
MRX/UVX Printhead Bracket for Side Printing

200.100.132
TOP PRINTING
MRX/UVX Printhead Bracket for Top Printing
200.100.131
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TYPE OF PRINTHEAD MODULE
LINEAR TUBE
90º CORNER TUBE RIGHT/LEFT
UMBILICAL FLEXIBE TUBE 800 mm/ 31.49 in
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TYPES OF STANDS
Stand Single MRX/UVX Adjust Y, Z
Stand Single MRX/UVX Adjust Y, Z Standard
Enhanced w/spindle
(1 Printing module + 1 controller 8”)
(1 Printing module + 1 controller)
XSTAND01
XSTAND02
Stand Dual MRX/UVX Adjust Y, Z Standard Stand Dual MRX/UVX Adjust Y, Z

(2 Printing modules + 1 controller 8”) Enhanced W/Spindle
XSTAND11
(2 Printing modules + 1 controller 8”)
XSTAND22
200.100.125
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STAND SINGLE MRX/UVX ADJUST Y-Z STANDARD
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STAND SINGLE MRX/UVX ADJUST Y-Z ENHANCED W/SPINDLE
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STAND DUAL MRX/UVX ADJUST Y-Z STANDARD
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STAND DUAL MRX/UVX ADJUST Y-Z ENHANCED W/SPINDLE
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INTERFACE AND CONNECTIONS
The interface with the user is done via two devices; one is a display of 2 digits located in each
print head, which indicates by code the status of the printer. The other device is an 8” LCD touch screen
display.
Each print head is connected to the controller using a 3 meters umbilical. The cable has one
USB male connector and one connector 5-pins male connector on each edge. The connector with 5-pins
is for the power cord (5v-12v-24v) and the USB connector is for the data. Those connectors are located
in the rear side of the controller and in the bottom plate of the print head main unit.
This picture shows the location and description of each connector of the controller:
Controller 8” 1-2 printing modules (Rear side)
Controller 8” 1 – 4 printing modules (Rear side)
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Controller 8” Front Side
Nº CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION LOCATION

1 Power Supply 110/220 V 50/60 Hz Rear side
2 Air filter Ventilation Rear side/Front side
3 Ethernet Connector Ethernet Rear side
4 USB connector Data (Umbilical) Rear side
5 Supply Power 5v/12v/24v Rear side
6 USB connector Input device Front side
7 Cap connector Rear side
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These pictures are a frontal and rear view of the controller.
Rear view
Controller 8” touch display up to 4 print heads.
Controller 8” display up to 2 print heads
Frontal view
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PANEL PC 8”
REAR VIEW OF THE PANEL PC 8”
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• CONNECTIVITY AND ELECTRONIC PARTS
Order
# Description Notes
Qty
1 Cpu Intel Atom 1.1 GHz 1 -
2 Battery 3V 50 mA 16 mm 1 -
3 Hard Disk USB 8 Gb 1 Not shown
4 Touch Board 1 -
5 LCD Screen TFT 8” 1 -
6 Plugin Board 1 -
7 Plastic Cover 1 Not shown
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PRINTING MODULE
These pictures show the location and description of each connector of the print head module:
Nº CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION
1 Ink bottle thread Ink input
2 USB connector Data (input)
3 Supply connector ( 5 pins) Power 5v/12v/24v input
4 Cable MR-35 (included connector) Encoder
5 Cable AS-14 (included connector) Alarm Beacon
Supply +12 v / GND UV
6 Supply output (Not included in MRX)
LED X
7 TTL output (Not included in MRX) TTL UV LED X
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EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
(OPTIONAL)
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4. START UP OF THE PRINTER

HOW TO INSTALL THE INK TUBES
The hydraulic circuit is the most important part of the printer.
You can see in this drawing the parts of the hydraulic circuit.
STEP 1
For install the ink tubes, extract the side panel of the printer. Previously, we remove the side panels to
remove the caps for the assembly the stand.
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STEP 2
Remove the 2 yellow caps blocking the top raccords from the ink tank and remove the yellow cap under
the ink bottle thread.
STEP 3
Install the ink silicon tubes in the empty the ink tank top raccords.
The silicon tube shown in the picture is the color grey.
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STEP 4
Install the ink teflon tube. This tube aspire the ink of the bottle.
For bottle of 1000 ml – Aspire tube 235 mm
For bottle of 500 ml – Aspire tube 170 mm
Teflon tube
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SUPPLY CONNECTION OF YOUR APLINK MRX
An 110V/220V grounded source is needed.

Supply: 110V/220V. 50/60 Hz.
Consumption: APLINK MRX SINGLE 110v/220v - 300 Watts
APLINK MRX DUAL 110v/220v - 600 Watts
Connect the power cable to the network. The connection for connect the power cable is behind the
controller.
Connect the umbilical cable from the controller

to the printer.
This cable has two types of connectors. One of

this is an USB connector with bayonet locking.
The other is a supply connector with 5 pins, the
systems of locking is a thread.
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To connect the umbilical cable must heed the numbering indicated in the controller and the print head.
Connect the PRINTING MODULE 1 in the CONNECTION 1 of the controller

Controller (1-2 printing module)
Controller (1-4 printing module)
Printing module (The number indication in the Printing Module is behind the print head.)
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To continue with the start up, turn on the printer.
Press the power switch on the controller.
START UP SCREEN
During this start up time the print head is setting up at proper temperature. Automatically adjusts the
ink temperature to maintain it at the best operational mode.
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After the adjusting the automatic parameters and everything is correct in the screen of the
controller appears this display.
When this screen appears you can now proceed to loading the ink bottle.
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LOADING THE INK BOTTLE
The APLINK MR X Series can only work with the suitable Ink that United Barcode Systems
supplies in 500ml / 1000 ml bottles. To load the Ink into the circuit, you need to take off the top of the
bottle, remove the safety seal, insert the bottle and tighten the bottle into the ink bottle thread.
When the bottle have inserted into the ink bottle thread, press the button of reset to charge the ink at
the tank.
Repeat this procedure until the LED indicator turns green and the display will indicate the command Co.
When these parameters are visible at the printer, the printer will be full of ink and ready to print.
Keep in mind not to over tighten the Ink bottle to avoid equipment malfunction
For a correctly functioning of the printer only use ink of United Barcode Systems
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PURGE THE EQUIPMENT
Once you have the ink bottle in place and the alignment is done, you need to carry out a purge
with the objective of supplying the hydraulic circuit with ink. To realize the process of purge, you need
extract the safety plate that is mounted in the print head (1). Place the wipe/tissue in the lower part of
the print head (2). Press the black button “purge” (3). Collect the ink that comes out of the print head
with the wipe (4-5). Finally, place the security plate in your first position. (6)
We recommend using the wipes of UBS to clean the print head.
1 2 3
4 5 6
During the purge process the E5 error will be shown on the digital display
The purge process will be completed when the digital display shows Co
We recommend keeping pressed the purge button no longer than 7 seconds
Error low Ink level
Printer ready
It is possible that may still are air bubbles that will be expelled during the following 6-8 hours. These bubbles
cause a line-out in the message.
Before starting the purge process, inhibit photocell or deactivate the print process through the touch screen display
(Chapter 1.2.6)
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CORRECT OPERATION OF THE PRINT HEAD SECURITY PLATE
PLATE ON PLATE OFF

THE PRINTER IS WORKING THE PRINTER NOT WORKING
CALIBRATION PHOTOCELL
For a good case detection step must be performed calibration of the photocell. It’s an important step in
the installation of the printer in the production line.
These are the steps to calibrate the photocell:
• Place in front of the photocell to encode product
• The product should be placed 2 cm from the photocell
• Push the button of the top on photocell
• Press the button until the lights disappear of the photocell
• When the lights appear again photocell is calibrated
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TEST FOR PRINT QUALITY
To verify that everything is working properly, you have to make a test print.
The message is loaded into the machine by default.
You just have to hit the play button play the screen and the printer will print the message. The color of
display changes (orange to black) when you hit the play button.
The message will be printing appears in the screen of the controller.
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• You must take a porous cardboard and pass in front the print head.
• You must first detect the photocell and then pass front the print head
• Print direction change the position of the photocell in the print head
PRINTING DIRECTION LEFT TO RIGHT PRINTING DIRECTION RIGHT TO LEFT
CORRECT PRINT MESSAGE
If the message is correct and haven’t mistakes, the printer works correctly.
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CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS
• PRINT SPEED
• PRINT DIRECTION
• PRINT DELAY
HOW TO CHANGE THE PRINT SPEED
• Click the icon where you see the Aplink.
• This screen appears when you click the icon.
• Tap on the text box that you want to change to open the numeric keyboard and modify its
value.
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• To save click the icon NEXT 2 times.
• Click the icon SAVE to save the changes.
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HOW TO CHANGE THE PRINT DIRECTION
• Click on the icon NEXT 1 time to change the display.
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• To change the print direction tap on the arrows to adjust each print head’s print direction.
LEFT TO RIGHT
RIGHT TO LEFT
• Click the icon next 1 time to save the changes.
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• Click the icon SAVE to save the parameters.
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HOW TO CHANGE THE PRINT DELAY
• Click on the icon NEXT 2 times to change the display.
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• To change the print delay tap on the text box that you want to change open the numeric
keyboard and modify its value
• Click the icon SAVE to save the parameters.
Must take into account certain parameters to adjust the delay time of the printer
The measure 60 mm (1) is the minim print delay of the print head + the measure print start
message (2)
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6. STATUS DIGIT DISPLAY OF THE APLINK MRX

See the meaning of the different message codes shown on 2 digits display in the following
table:
CODE Description of the code

on Waiting to Upload firmware
Co Printer Ready
E1 Error configuration
E2 Error external temperature
E3 Error internal temperature
E4 Error memory card
E5 Error low Ink level
E6 Low Ink level 100 prints allowed.
E7 Error in printing process
E8 Cell inhibition
MEMBRANE KEYBOARD (Printing Module)
PUSH BUTTON FUNCTION LOCATION

RESET Load ink from the ink bottle to the ink tank. Rear side of the printer.
PURGE Purge the hydraulic circuit Rear side of the printhead, underneath the
neck.
LED STATUS INDICATOR (Printing module)
COLOR FUNCTION
Printing module operating
Error low ink level
Stop printing ink empty
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7. SETTING THE PRINTER LEVEL AND HEAD ALIGNAMENT

Bad leveling of the equipment can cause serious problems in the printing process.
If the APLINK unit is higher at the rear than the front, it could cause continuous dripping of ink through
the print head even when is not powered on.
If the APLINK is higher at the front than the back, it may cause messages not to be printed because ink
may not reach the print head
It is important to take the following details into account:

The maximum printing distance is 5 mm. The printing quality will be better if this distance is less than 5
mm.
The printing head has to be perfectly aligned with the object that you wish to print and the head has to
be perfectly parallel to the object to be printed.
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The object to be printed has to be properly guided to avoid the following situation:
PARAMETERS FOR CONFIGURATION THE PRINTER
For the correct configuration of the equipment it is important to know some information regarding the
production line in which the equipment is going to be placed:
- The speed of the line. This can be measured with a tachometer.

- The printing direction. From right to left or vice versa.
- Facing up or facing down.
- Delay distance in millimeters from the photocell detecting a presence until you wish to
begin printing.
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Adjust rotation print head.
To print in an angle position can be adjust the print head at 45 degrees. This adjustment gives versatility
for angle production lines.
Only adjust the print head in direction indicate in the drawing.
This is the correct position to adjust the print head in angle.
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PARAMETRERS MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM HEIGHT OF THE STAND
These measures cover the range of SPK stand series.
• XSTAND01
• XSTAND02
• XSTAND11
• XSTAND22
The measures are approximate
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If you need more height on the stand to install the printer in the line production, you can get more
height with adjusts of the stand.
The heights that indicate in the drawing is approximate, if you win height with the special adjusts listed
below in various steps
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The possibility to win more height in your stand is replacing the printer in the other position of the
support.
• Remove the printer from the support.

• Place the printer as shown in the drawing.
• Install the printer in the support only with 2 screws.
• If you place the printer in this way, can win about 60 mm height
The other possibility is adjusting the foot on the stand.
In the case of the floor is irregular or you need a little more of height, you can adjust the height of the
foot.
1. Unscrew the one wing butterfly of the stand.
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2. Tighten or unscrew the screw with an Allen. To adjust the height and alignment with the floor
3. When the adjust is the correctly, tighten again the one wing butterfly in this place.
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THE ADJUST IN YOU STAND.
Adjust Y/Z enhanced w/spindle (XSTAND02 – XSTAND22)
Adjust Z
1. Loosen the large knob. Indicate in blue on the

right drawing.
2. Turn the knob (shown in green) for the truck is
moving
3. When the adjust Z is the ideal tighten the one
wing butterfly for to lock the carriage.
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Adjust Y
1. Loosen the one wing butterfly (x2). Shown in green in the picture
2. Turn the handle (shown in blue in the picture) in the direction desired for setting the vertical
carriage
3. When the adjust Y is the ideal tighten the knob for to lock the carriage.
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Adjust Y/Z manual (XSTAND01 – XSTAND11)
Adjust Z
1. Loosen large knob. Shown in blue in the picture

2. Push with your strength to the ideal position
3. When the adjust Z is the ideal tighten the knob for to
lock the carriage.
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Adjust Y
WARNING: Hold the equipment with your force for the adjust Y. Otherwise you may fall
on the feet
1. Loosen the one wing butterfly (x4 - 2 top- 2 down).

Show in green on the right drawing.
2. Subject with force the printer and move it vertically until the suitable position.
3. When the adjust Y is the ideal tighten the one wing butterfly for to lock the carriage.
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8. MAINTENANCE
To attain optimal productivity and a long life for your APLINK MR X Series unit, it is recommended to
regularly inspect the printer and its operating environment to ensure the printer is operated
correctly. The maintenance of the printer is basic and centers on:
• DAILY MAINTENANCE
• PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
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DAILY MAINTENANCE
PRINTHEAD CLEANING
The print head is one of the most important components of the printer. To attain an optimal
productivity and a long life for your APLINK MR X Series unit, it is recommended to regularly inspect the
printer and its operating environment to ensure the printer is operated correctly.
-You should clean the print head every day, or when the print quality decreases.
-Short/Long term stop: no specific manoeuvres.
Follow these instructions to guarantee a good print quality and ensure a long life of the print head:
All clean up action must be performed with special cloth and should use latex gloves.
To perform the print head cleaning, it must be cleaned up with UBS tissues to avoid
any damage on the print head.
Print head cleaning actions must be performed according the environmental
conditions.
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
CHANGING FILTERS INK TANK AND INK BOTTLE THREAD
The hydraulic circuit where the printing ink circulates has 3 filters that guarantee the elimination of
possible impurities that the ink may contain and that could cause blockage to the print head.
The ink tank contains the filter of 40 microns (number 9 in the draw) and the ink bottle thread contains
the filters of 100 microns (pre-filter - number 8 in the draw-) and 10 microns (filter – number 4 in the
draw).
It is advisable to change the filters every 6 or 12 months. Changing the filters will guarantee a long life
of the print head and a good print quality.
INK BOTTLE THREAD
INK TANK
This procedure must be done by Certified Technicians by United Barcode Systems, or any
United Barcode Systems authorized and certified service center.
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

200.907.001 Preventive Maintenance Kit
200.007.608 UBS Cleaning wipes
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CHANGING THE AIR FILTERS
The air circuit it’s a very important part of the cooling system. For a good operation of your
printer recommend to cleaning the mesh filters. This operation will guarantee a long life of the Inkjet
printer.
Follow these instructions to guarantee a good operation of you printer:
-You should clean the mesh filters every month.
• To clean the mesh removing the plastic cover of filter.

• Extract the mesh and clean it with an air gun.
• Remember that in this mesh accumulates much dust.
• Replace the mesh into the mounting place again
• Replace the plastic cover in place again.
PREVIEW THE AIR FILTER AT THE PRINTER

Controller
Air filter (Front view)
Air filter (Rear view)
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ANNEX
SCHEMATIC FOR EXTERNAL CONNECTION (Beacon)
You could use these signals for and external beacon or for connecting to the line control. For
example: The line could be stopped in case error 6 “NO INK” is enabled.
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Emptying the hydraulic circuit for the transport
Step by step to emptying the hydraulic circuit.
1. Remove the security plate of your print head and remove the ink bottle of the printer. Cover
the aspire tube of the ink bottle thread to avoid ink leakage
2. Push the button in the printhead. Purge the printer until the ink circuit is empty and afterwards
clean the printhead with suitable cloths.
IMPORTANT: Place a container for the ink ejects. (In the briefcase there is a container)
3. Loading the cleaner bottle in the printer.
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4. When the bottle have inserted into the ink bottle thread, press the button of reset to charge
the cleaner at the tank.
Repeat this procedure until the LED indicator turns green and the display will indicate the
command Co.
5. Purge the printer until the circuit is empty.
6. Repeat this procedure two or three times. Charge the ink circuit with cleaner and purge the
circuit until the circuit is empty.
7. Once the circuit is empty, remove the side panels.
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8. Disconnect the silicon tube from the printer.
The silicon tubes are indicating in the drawing with the color grey.
9. Disconnect the aspire tube of the ink bottle with screwdriver.
Aspire teflon tube
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10. Install the yellow caps in the ink tank and the ink bottle thread. Two yellows cap in the top of
the ink tank and one yellow cap under the ink bottle thread.
11. Once this process is complete, replace the side panel in your initial position and place the
security plate of the printhead in position OFF to the transport. Clean printhead with a suitable
cloths.
IMPORTANT: The hydraulic circuit must be empty for the transport.
To the transport recommend cover the printhead with a cloth for higher security
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Labeling, Coding & Marking

Before you Begin

A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice, condition, or

Strongly recommend to wear FACE protection

Strongly recommend to wear suitable gloves

Strongly recommend to wear EYES protection.

5. To transport the printer always use the original packaging

7. For cleaning always use tissues approved by United Barcode Systems

APLINK MR X SERIES USERS MANUAL

1. FIRST CONTACT WITH YOUR APLINK MRX SERIES

2. UNPACKING THE PRODUCT.

It’s composed by:

The unpacking the product APLINK MRX DUAL (Up to 2 – 4 printers)

It’s composed by:

The unpacking the stand.

• UNPACKING THE XSTAND01

• UNPACKING THE XSTAND02

• UNPACKING THE XSTAND11

• UNPACKING THE XSTAND22

3. ASSEMBLY YOUR APLINK

Bag of screws (XSTAND01) is composed by:

Assemble the support of the controller with 4 screws M8 x 16 DIN 912

NOTE: After completing these steps, the stand must be completed

• HOW TO ASSEMBLY YOUR XSTAND11

Bag of screws (XSTAND11) is composed by:

Assemble the support of the controller with 4 screws M8 x 16 DIN 912

NOTE: After completing these steps, the stand must be completed

• HOW TO ASSEMBLY YOUR XSTAND02.

Bag of screws (XSTAND02) is composed by:

NOTE: After completing these steps, the stand must be completed

• HOW TO ASSEMBLY YOUR XSTAND22.

Bag of screws (XSTAND22) is composed by:

NOTE: After completing these steps, the stand must be completed

• HOW TO ASSEMBLY YOUR APLINK MRX IN THE STAND

HOW TO MOUNT THE WING PROTECTOR IN YOUR APLINK.

4. APLINK MRX Series Parts

-Controller 8” for 1 - 2 Print heads or 1 - 4 Print heads

-Print head/Printing module

CONFIGURATION OF YOUR APLINK MRX

APLINK MRX SINGLE

APLINK MRX DUAL

TYPES OF PRINT HEAD.

PRINT HEAD MR 735

MRX/UVX Printhead Bracket for Side Printing

TYPE OF PRINTHEAD MODULE

90º CORNER TUBE RIGHT/LEFT

UMBILICAL FLEXIBE TUBE 800 mm/ 31.49 in

Stand Dual MRX/UVX Adjust Y, Z Standard Stand Dual MRX/UVX Adjust Y, Z

STAND SINGLE MRX/UVX ADJUST Y-Z STANDARD

STAND SINGLE MRX/UVX ADJUST Y-Z ENHANCED W/SPINDLE

STAND DUAL MRX/UVX ADJUST Y-Z STANDARD

STAND DUAL MRX/UVX ADJUST Y-Z ENHANCED W/SPINDLE

INTERFACE AND CONNECTIONS

Controller 8” 1-2 printing modules (Rear side)

Controller 8” 1 – 4 printing modules (Rear side)

Controller 8” Front Side

Nº CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION LOCATION

These pictures are a frontal and rear view of the controller.

Controller 8” touch display up to 4 print heads.

Controller 8” display up to 2 print heads

REAR VIEW OF THE PANEL PC 8”

• CONNECTIVITY AND ELECTRONIC PARTS