F500 Service Manual en V2.0

F500 Series
Service Manual
Nov 04th 2020 Edited v2.0

Table of Contents
Introductio .....................................................................1
Fastjet F500 Series Printe ......................................................................1
About the Manua ...................................................................................1
Content Presentatio ............................................................................1
The Word ‘Printer’.......................................................................................................1
Positional References .................................................................................................1
Units of Measurement ................................................................................................1
Warning ......................................................................................................................1
Caution .......................................................................................................................2
Chapters in the Manua .........................................................................2
Safet ...............................................................................3
Introductio ............................................................................................3
General Safety Guideline .....................................................................3
Electrical Safety Guideline ..................................................................3
Electrical Power Supply..............................................................................................3
Electrical Cables .........................................................................................................4
Bonding and Grounding .............................................................................................4
Fluid Safety Guideline ..........................................................................5

Read the Material Safety Data Sheets .......................................................................6
Ink and Make-up Fluid................................................................................................6
Cleaning Agent ...........................................................................................................7
Compressed Air Safety Guideline ......................................................8

UI Related Safety Guideline ................................................................8
Other Important Guideline ..................................................................9
1. Main Part .................................................................10

1.1 Printer Overvie ............................................................................10
1.2 Printhead Overvie .......................................................................11
1.2.1 Printhead Base ................................................................................................12
1.2.2 Print Module Base F530/F550 ........................................................................13
1.2.3 Print Module Base F540/F560 .........................................................................14
1.2.4 EHT Restrictor .................................................................................................15
1.2.5 Valve 12 ...........................................................................................................15
1.2.6 Valve 11 ...........................................................................................................15
1.2.7 Heater Assembly .............................................................................................16
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1.2.8 Nozzle Filter .....................................................................................................16
1.2.9 Crystal Transducer Socket ..............................................................................16
1.2.10 Horizontal Adjustment Screw .......................................................................16
1.2.11 Nozzle Ground ...............................................................................................17
1.2.12 Nozzle ............................................................................................................17
1.2.13 Vertical Adjustment Screw............................................................................17
1.2.14 Phase Detector ..............................................................................................17
1.2.15 Charge Electrode ...........................................................................................17
1.2.16 De ection Plate .............................................................................................18
1.2.17 Gutter Tube ....................................................................................................18
1.2.18 Lid Switch ......................................................................................................18
1.2.19 F530/F550 Printhead Diagram ......................................................................19
1.2.20 F540/F560 Printhead Diagram ......................................................................20
1.2.21 F530/F550 Umbilical and Printhead ..............................................................21
1.2.22 F540/F560 Umbilical and Printhead ..............................................................22
1.3 Ink Compartment Overvie ..........................................................23

1.3.1 Ink core Fan .....................................................................................................23
1.3.2 F530/F550 Ink Core (Back View) .....................................................................24
1.3.3 F540/F560 Ink Core (Back View) ....................................................................25
1.3.4 F550 Ink Core Top View Drawing without Cover .............................................26
1.3.5 F530 Ink Core Top View Drawing without Cover .............................................27
1.3.6 F540/F560 Ink Core Top View without Cover .................................................28
1.3.7 F530 Hydraulic Diagram ..................................................................................29
1.3.8 F550 Hydraulic Diagram ..................................................................................30
1.3.9 F540/F560 Hydraulic Diagram.........................................................................31
1.3.10 Ink System Operation ....................................................................................32
1.3.11 Viscosity Monitoring System Sequence ........................................................33
1.3.12 Start Jet .........................................................................................................34
1.3.13 Stop Jet .........................................................................................................34
1.3.14 Quick Stop .....................................................................................................34
1.3.15 Nozzle Flush ..................................................................................................34
1.3.16 How the ink is added to the mixer tank - F530 .............................................35
1.3.17 How the makeup is added to the mixer tank - F530 .....................................36
1.3.18 How the ink is added to the mixer tank - F550 .............................................37
1.3.19 How the makeup is added to the mixer tank - F550 .....................................38
1.3.20 How the ink is added to the mixer tank - F540/560 ......................................39
1.3.21 How the makeup is added to the mixer tank - F540/560 ..............................40
1.3.22 Ink Core Interface Board F530/F550 .............................................................41
1.3.23 Ink Core Interface Board F540/F560 .............................................................42
1.3.24 Ink Core Manifold ..........................................................................................43
1.3.25 Gear Pump ....................................................................................................44
1.3.26 Gear Pump for Soft Pigment Ink ...................................................................44
1.3.27 Pressure Bu er ..............................................................................................45
1.3.28 Main Filter ......................................................................................................45
1.3.29 Gutter Pump/Addition Pump .........................................................................45
1.3.30 Flushing Pump...............................................................................................47
1.3.31 Solenoid Valves .............................................................................................48
1.3.32 Ink/makeup Cartridges and Chips.................................................................50
1.3.33 Chips Detection Cable ..................................................................................50
1.4 Electrical Compartment Overvie ...............................................51

1.4.1 EHT Module .....................................................................................................52
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1.4.2 Positive Air Pump(Optional) .............................................................................52
1.4.3 Power Supply Unit (PSU).................................................................................53
1.4.4 Power Supply Input Cable...............................................................................53
1.4.5 Power Supply Output Cable ............................................................................53
1.4.6 Mainboard .......................................................................................................54
1.4.7 Screen Drive Board .........................................................................................64
1.4.8 Keypad ............................................................................................................64
1.4.9 Display 7 inch ..................................................................................................64
2. Maintenanc ..............................................................65
2.1 Replacement of Fan Filter (Built-in version) .......................................................66
2.2 Replacement of Air Filter (External Version) .......................................................67
2.3 Replacement of Main Filter ................................................................................68
2.4 Replacement of Nozzle Filter .............................................................................69
2.5 Replacement of Pre-Head Filter .........................................................................70
3. Troubleshootin ........................................................71
3.1 Read the Operator Manua ............................................................71
3.2 Important Guideline .....................................................................71
3.3 Startup Problem ...........................................................................71
3.3.1Printer Fails to Start ..........................................................................................71
3.3.2 LED Status of Mainboard ................................................................................72
3.4 Backlight Fault .............................................................................73

3.5 White/Blue screen Fault ..............................................................73
3.6 Keypad Fault ................................................................................73
3.7 Printer Status Icon .......................................................................74
3.7.1 Indicator Icons .................................................................................................74
3.7.2 Fault Icons - Printhead Cover Open ................................................................74
3.7.3 Fault Icons - EHT Leak Error ...........................................................................75
3.7.4 Fault Icons - Charge Fault ...............................................................................76
3.7.5 Fault Icons - Gutter Fault.................................................................................77
3.7.6 Fault Icons - Mixer Tank Empty .......................................................................78
3.7.7 Fault Icons - Makeup and ink Cartridge faulty ................................................78
3.7.8 Fault Icons - Makeup and ink Chips Expired ..................................................79
3.7.9 Warning Icons - Makeup and ink Cartridge Empty .........................................79
3.7.10 Warning Icons - EHT Calibration ...................................................................80
3.7.11 Warning Icons - Viscosity Faulty ...................................................................81
3.7.12 Warning Icons - VMS Chamber cannot be emptied .....................................82
3.7.13 Warning Icons - VMS Chamber cannot be lled ...........................................82
3.7.14 Warning Icons - Mixer Tank Full ....................................................................83
3.7.15 Warning Icons - Encoder over speed ............................................................83
3.7.16 Warning Icons - Insu cient time for phasing ................................................84
3.7.17 Warning Icons - Solvent Chamber Empty .....................................................84
3.7.18 Warning Icons - Service Due .........................................................................84
Appendix A: Speed tabl ..............................................85

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Appendix B: 60μm Sample .........................................86
Appendix C: 50μm Sample .........................................87
Appendix D: 40μm Sample .........................................88
Appendix E: Dimension dat ........................................89
Printe ...................................................................................................89
Printhea ..............................................................................................89
Printhead stan ....................................................................................90
Appendix F: Chip Production Batc ............................91

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Introduction
Fastjet F500 Series Printer

This printer is a continuous ink jet printer that can print fixed and variable codes at
high line speeds on consumer and industrial products. The printer delivers superior
uptime, excellent print quality, and ease of use to the operators.
About the Manual

The Fastjet F500 Series Service Manual is written for the service technician of the
printer. The Service Manual contains the installation, service, and troubleshooting
procedures.
Content Presentation
This manual contains different types of information like safety guidelines, additional
notes, User Interface (UI) terminology and so on. To help you identify the different
types of information, different writing styles are used. This section describes these
writing styles.
The Word ‘Printer’

The word ‘printer’ indicates the Fastjet F500 Series, from this point onwards, in this
manual.
Positional References
Unless stated to the contrary, positions and directions such as left, right, front, rear,
to the right and to the left are given with respect to the printer when viewed from the
front.
Units of Measurement
This manual uses metric units of measurement. The equivalent English measures
are included in parenthesis.
For example, 200 mm.
Warning
The warning statements indicate hazards or unsafe practices that can result in
personal injury or death.
For example:
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY. The cleaning agent is poisonous if taken
internally. Do not drink. Seek medical attention immediately if
ingested.
Caution
The caution statements indicate hazards or unsafe practices that can result in
damage to the equipment.
For example:
Caution
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Do not fit or remove any connector on the

printer when the power is on, otherwise the printer may get
damaged.
Chapters in the Manual
Chapter Chapter Name Description

No.
Contains the information about this manual,
1 Introduction the related publications, and writing styles
used in this manual
2 Safety Contains the safety and hazard information
3 Main Parts Describes the main parts of the printer
Provides the maintenance and maintenance

4 Maintenance
procedures of the printer.
Contains diagnostic and troubleshooting
5 Troubleshooting
procedures
Fastjet F500 Service Manual Page 2

Safety
Introduction
The policy of Fastjet is to manufacture non-contact printing/coding systems and ink
supplies that meet high standards of performance and reliability. We enforce strict
quality control techniques to eliminate the potential for defects and hazards in our
products.
The intended use of the Fastjet F500 series printer is to print information directly
onto a product. Use of this equipment in any other fashion may lead to serious
personal injury.
The safety guidelines provided in this chapter are intended to educate the
technicians on all safety issues, so that the printer is serviced and operated in a safe
manner.
General Safety Guidelines

Always refer to the correct service manuals as per the specific fastjet printer
model.
Only fastjet - trained personnel must carry out installation and maintenance work.
Any such work undertaken by unauthorized personnel may damage the printer
and will invalidate the warranty.
To avoid damage to the printer components, use only soft brushes and lint free
cloths for cleaning. Do not use high pressure air, cotton waste, or abrasive
materials.
The printhead must be completely dry before attempting to start the printer,
otherwise the printhead may get damaged.
To prevent nozzle clogs, always wear rubber gloves whenever the nozzle tubing
manifold is to be disconnected from the printhead valve.
Electrical Safety Guidelines

This section explains the safety guidelines related to electrical power supply and
electrical cables.
Electrical Power Supply
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY. Lethal voltages are present within this equipment

when it is connected to the mains electrical supply. Only trained and
authorised personnel must carry out the maintenance work.

WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY. Observe all statutory electrical safety codes
and practices. Unless it is necessary to run the printer, disconnect
the printer from the mains electrical supply before removing the
covers or attempting any service or repair activity. Non-adherence to
this warning can result in death or personal injury.
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY. A high AC voltage is present at the inverter and

backlight. Extreme caution is required when diagnosing failure in
these areas.
Electrical Cables
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY. Use only the mains power cable supplied with
the printer. The end of this cable must have an approved, three-pole,
mains plug that has a protective ground conductor.
The electrical power cables, sockets and plugs must be kept clean
and dry.
For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet must be installed near

the equipment and must be easily accessible.
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY. Always inspect the cables for damage, wear,
corrosion, and deterioration. Make all grounding/bonding connections
void of areas of paint, ink build-up, and corrosion.
Bonding and Grounding
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY. The printer must be connected only to an AC
power supply that has a protective ground conductor and must be
according to IEC requirements or applicable local regulations.
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY. Do not use the printer if there is any

interruption in the protective ground conductor or if the protective
ground conductor is disconnected. The failure to follow this warning
can cause an electrical shock.

WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY. Always ground conductive equipment to an

earthing electrode or to the building grounding system with approved
cables as per NEC standards in order to drain all potential static
discharge. For example, a metal service tray to earth ground.
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY. A resistance reading from the grounded service

tray to the equipment chassis or mounting bracket should be 0 to
less than 1 ohm. A resistance check should be made using a safe
and reliable ohmmeter and should be done on a frequent basis
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY. The PCBs contain static sensitive devices. A

suitably grounded, antistatic wrist strap must be worn when working
on or handling PCBs.
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY. Always prevent static discharge from occurring.

Use proper Grounding and Bonding methods. Only use Fastjet
approved metallic service trays and ground cables.
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY. Always bond conductive equipment together
with approved cables to maintain them at the same potential and
minimise static discharge. For example, printhead to metal service
tray
CAUTION
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Always empty the service trays frequently.

Some inks and cleaning solutions are flammable. Make sure that the
waste fluids are disposed according to HAZMAT.
Fluid Safety Guidelines

This section describes the hazards that may occur while handling ink, make-up
fluid, and cleaning solutions, and the safety precautions that a user must take to
prevent the hazards.

Read the Material Safety Data Sheets
Read and understand the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before using
any ink, make-up fluid, or cleaning solution. An MSDS exists for each type of
ink, make-up fluid, and cleaning solution. For more information, visit www.fast-
jet.com and navigate to Documentation > Material Safety Data Sheets (Now
Building).
Ink and Make-up Fluid
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY. The ink and make-up fluid are irritating to the
eyes and respiratory system. To prevent personal injury when
handling these substances:
Always wear protective clothing and rubber gloves.
Always wear goggles with side-shields or a face mask. It is also

advisable to wear safety glasses when carrying out maintenance.
Apply barrier hand cream before handling ink.
If ink or make-up fluid contaminates the skin, wash immediately with

soap water. DO NOT use washdown or solvent to clean ink stains
from the skin.
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY. The ink and make-up fluid are volatile and
highly flammable. They must be stored and handled in accordance
with local regulations.
Do not smoke or use a naked flame in the vicinity of these

substances.
Immediately after use, remove any tissue or cloth that becomes

saturated with these substances. Dispose all such items in
accordance with the local regulations.
In the event that any ink or make-up fluid container is not completely
empty after use, it should be resealed. Only full bottles are
recommended for use when replenishing ink or make-up fluid;
partially filled bottles must be disposed in accordance with the local
regulations.
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY. When setting up the nozzle, direct the ink

stream into a beaker or suitable container. To avoid the
contamination of the ink, do not re-use any ink collected in this way.
Dispose all waste ink in accordance with the local regulations.
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY. Prolonged breathing of make-up fluid or
cleaning fluid vapor may cause drowsiness and/or effects similar to
alcoholic intoxication. Use only in open, well-ventilated areas.
Cleaning Agent
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY. The cleaning agent is poisonous if taken
internally. Do not drink. Seek medical attention immediately if
ingested.
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY. The cleaning agent is irritating to the eyes and

respiratory system. To prevent personal injury when handling this
substance:
Always wear protective rubber gloves and clothing.
Always wear goggles with side-shields or a face mask. It is also

advisable to wear safety glasses when carrying out maintenance.
Apply barrier hand cream before handling the cleaning agent.
If cleaning agent contaminates the skin, rinse off with running water
for at least 15 minutes.
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY. The cleaning agent is volatile and highly

flammable. It must be stored and handled in accordance with local
regulations.
Do not smoke or use a naked flame in the vicinity of the cleaning

agent.
Immediately after use, remove any tissue or cloth that becomes

saturated with cleaning agent. Dispose all such items in accordance
with local regulations.
Caution
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Make sure that the cleaning agent is

compatible with the ink used before carrying out printhead cleaning
otherwise the printhead may get damaged.
Caution

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Any cleaning solutions containing either
chloride, including hypochlorite bleaches or hydrochloric acid, can
cause unacceptable surface pitting and staining. These should not
be used in contact with stainless steels. If wire brushes or wire
scouring pads are used, these should be made of stainless steel.
Make sure that any abrasive media used is free from sources of
contamination, especially iron and chlorides.
Compressed Air Safety Guidelines
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY. Airborne particles and substances are a health

hazard. Do not use high pressure compressed air for cleaning
purposes.
UI Related Safety Guidelines
Caution
RISK OF DATA LOSS. Ensure that the correct message name is

selected for message deletion. All the messages will be deleted
when you select all for Delete.
Caution
The Delete User Field option does not ask for confirmation to delete
a user field.

Other Important Guidelines
Caution
EXCESSIVE USE OF MAKE-UP FLUID. As solvent is used during

the stop cycle, repeatedly stopping and starting the printer can lead
to excessive use of make-up fluid or solvent. This makes the
viscosity go out of the range and can lead to a Mixer Tank Level High
alarm.
Caution
DAMAGE TO GUTTER. Never attempt to bend the gutter. Its position

is fixed.
Caution
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Adhere to prescribed circuit limitations when

using any external input or output devices with the printer.
Caution
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Do not fit or remove any connector on the
printer when the power is on, otherwise the printer may get
damaged.
Caution
RISK OF EXPLOSION. If the battery is replaced by an incorrect type,

it will lead to an explosion. Always dispose the used batteries
according to the instructions and local regulations.
Caution
HEATER. In a fault condition, heater can reach 70 oC. Do not touch

the plate on which the heater is mounted. The failure to follow this
warning can cause personal injury.

1. Main Parts
1.1 Printer Overview
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F530/F550 F540/F560
1. Printhead
2. Ink Compartment
3. Electronics Compartment
4. Connector Panel
5. Umbilical

1.2 Printhead Overview Print Module base Set screw x6
Heater Set screw x4 9 2
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4 6 8 10 15
11 13
3 5 7 12 14 17
Upper Cover
Sealing
F530/F550 Series Printhead Overview
Print Module base Set screw x6
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Heater Set screw x4 9 16
1 4 6 8 10 15
11 13
5 7 12 14 17
Upper Cover
Sealing
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F540/F560 Series Printhead Overview
Part Name
1. Printhead base 2. Print Module Base

3. EHT restrictor 4. Valve 12
5. Valve 11 6. Heater Assembly
7. Nozzle Filter 8. Crystal Transducer Socket
9. Vertical Adjustment Screw 10. Ground
11. Nozzle 12. Vertical Locking Screw
13. Phase Detector 14. Charge Electrode
15. De ection Plate 16. Gutter Tube
17. Lid Switch (This view is not visible) 18. Phase Detector
Description of variances
The F530/F550 series printheads do not include a phase amplifier, the nozzle crystal
cable connection is plug-in, and the charge electrode is tunnel style.
The F540/F560 series printheads contain phase amplifiers, screw-on nozzle crystal
cable connections, and the charge electrode is cylindrical style.

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1.2.1 Printhead Base
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Printhead Base Part No. : B2.ZZ.0039A（Universal for F500 Series）
Items Description
The gutter is the return path for ink droplets which are not used for
[1] Gutter Tube
printing. The gutter delivers the ink back to the ink system.
Gutter detection ground, Same ground with EHT and LED, all connect
[2] Gutter Detection 0V
to the 14th pin of J10
If the suction normal but keep showing Gutter Fault, need to check
[3] Gutter Detection Signal
umbilical wires for continuity. It connects to the 3rd pin of J10
[4] Mounting slot of Lid switch Lid switch will be installed here

1.2.2 Print Module Base F530/F550
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F530/F550 Print Module Base Part No.: C2.ZZ.0001A
Item Description
The Thick Red Wire: High-voltage positive plate connection cable
with one end connected to the positive terminal of the de ector
plate and the other end connected to the high-voltage resistor.
Blue Wire：Strobe light negative signal, connected directly to pin

14 of the J10 socket on the mainboard.
[1] Wiring Harness
Black Wire：The high-voltage negative plate ground, along with the
gutter detection signal ground and the strobe light negative signal,
is connected directly to pin 14 of the J10 socket on the mainboard.
Red Wire：Positive strobe light signal, connected directly to pin 12

of the J10 socket on the mainboard.
The Dark Brown Wire：Charging signal cable for droplet charging,

if this cable is disconnected abnormally there will be a charging
fault and no droplets will be de ected when printing, its shield is
connected directly to pin 4 of the CH / MOD socket on the
mainboard.
Light Brown Wire：Phase signal transmission cable, directly

[2] Wiring Harness
connected to the J7 socket on the mainboard.
Red Wire：Used to generate the droplets, shielded cable that

connects directly to pin 1 of the CH/MOD socket on the mainboard.
Black Wire：Nozzle ground cable, connects directly to pin 3 of the

CH/MOD socket on the mainboard.
Caution:
a. The Thick Red Wire must be well insulated when it is connected to the high
voltage resistor.
b. The Dark Brown Wire and Light Brown wire are connected with the easy-to-
install RF type terminals, and the factory will use the heat shrink tubing with
insulating tape to seal them after they are plugged in.
c. When replacing this printhead base assembly, if there is no phase detection

issue, the new phase detection head can be removed and the original phase
detection head used, thus reducing the number of operating steps.
d. Area 3 After a period of use, continuous production in various different

environments may produce some dirt that is difficult to clean with clean agent, it
is recommended to use a soft cotton swab with an appropriate amount of clean
agent to scrub until there is no dirt.
e. The F530/550 has the same 70 micron print module base assembly as the 60
micron.

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1.2.3 Print Module Base F540/F560
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F540/560 Print Module Base Part No.：B2.ZZ.0028A
Item Description
The Thick Red Wire: High-voltage positive plate connection
cable with one end connected to the positive terminal of the
de ector plate and the other end connected to the high-voltage
resistor.
Black Wire：The high-voltage negative plate ground, along with

the gutter detection signal ground and the strobe light negative
[1] Wiring Harness signal, is connected directly to pin 14 of the J10 socket on the
mainboard.
Red Wire：Positive strobe light signal, connected directly to pin

Blue Wire：Strobe light negative signal, connected directly to pin

The Dark Brown Wire：Charging signal cable for droplet

charging, if this cable is disconnected abnormally there will be a
charging fault and no droplets will be de ected when printing, its
shield is connected directly to pin 4 of the CH / MOD socket on
the mainboard.
Black Wire：Nozzle ground cable, connects directly to pin 3 of

[2] Wiring Harness the CH/MOD socket on the mainboard.
Red Wire：Used to generate the droplets, shielded cable that
connects directly to pin 1 of the CH/MOD socket on the
mainboard.
Light Brown Wire: Phase signal transmission wire, one end is

connected to the phase detector head, the other end is directly
connected to the phase ampli er.
Brown：+12V Black：0V
[3] Phase Ampli er
Gray：Phase Signal Green：-12V
Need to correspond with the type of printhead within the software

[4] Printhead Type
settings, if marked M above, then M is selected within the system,
Markings
if unmarked, then need to select "Other"
Caution:
a. The Thick Red Wire must be well insulated when it is connected to the high
voltage resistor.

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b. The Dark Brown Wire is connected with the easy-to-install RF type terminals,
and the factory will use the heat shrink tubing with insulating tape to seal them
after they are plugged in.
c. When replacing this printhead base assembly, if there is no phase detection

issue, the new phase detection head can be removed and the original phase
detection head used, thus reducing the number of operating steps.
d. Area 5 After a period of use, continuous production in various different

environments may produce some dirt that is difficult to clean with clean agent, it
is recommended to use a soft cotton swab with an appropriate amount of clean
agent to scrub until there is no dirt.
e. The F540/560 has the same 70 micron print module base assembly as the 60
micron, but differs from the 50, 40 micron.
1.2.4 EHT Restrictor

22 mega-ohms, must be cover by high-voltage insulating tape and thermal casing.
EHT Restrictor
1.2.5 Valve 12
V12 - Return Valve. The Return valve mounted on the heater module block is
normally closed, only opening during purging, flushing of the nozzle and start up and
shutdown.
The Return valve when energized removes air from the feed and return pipework and
the nozzle when being purged. A vacuum is also applied through the return valve to
the nozzle during a nozzle flush
Printhead valve: C2.ZJ.0004A
1.2.6 Valve 11
V11 - Jet Valve. V11 when energized allows the flow of ink to the nozzle during
printing.
Both V11 and V12 drive by 24V and keep at 12V(The holding voltage of different
motherboard versions is slightly different, such as DC7V-DC8V, which does not affect
the use). They’re detachable and they can test in INK SYSTEM - DEBUG menu.
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1.2.7 Heater Assembly
The heater assembly maintains the temperature of the ink, it consists of a heating
element and a temperature sensor.
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Heater Assembly Part No.: C7.FQ.0003A
The pins on the board:
J10 - Umbilical Connection

PIN COLOR SIGNAL FUNCTION
6 Blue 0V PH Temp Sensor 0V
8 Black HE TEMP PH Temp Sensor Detect Output
10 Red +5V PH Temp Sensor Power
19 Yellow +24V PH Heater Power
20 White Voltage Signal PH Heater Feedback
1.2.8 Nozzle Filter

The filter before nozzle. Designed to prevent ingress of particulates into the nozzle
whilst being assembled at the factory or fitted as a spare part during servicing.
Blockage will result in insufficient flow of the nozzle, the observed droplets will be
more numerous and more polka-dotted
Nozzle lter Part No.: B2.ZJ.GL0011A
1.2.9 Crystal Transducer Socket

The crystal causes the nozzle assembly to vibrate longitudinally, breaking the ink flow
into droplets a short distance from the nozzle orifice (split point), which cannot be
formed if this cable is disconnected. The modulation frequency on the standard Si
printhead is 76.8 kHz.
The pins on the board:
CH/MOD
1 Red Mod 2b Modulation Signal
1.2.10 Horizontal Adjustment Screw

For adjusting the ink stream position, refer to the Operation Manual 4.5 Ink line
adjustment.

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1.2.11 Nozzle Ground
Nozzle ground, mainboard ground and the negative deflection plate is connected.
The pin on the board:

CH/MOD
Black
3 Mod 1a Modulation Signal 0V
Yellow with green stripe
1.2.12 Nozzle
The ink droplets are produced at the same rate as the modulation frequency, are
uniform in size and separated by equal distances. Some of the nozzle crystal wires
will have resistors of different resistance values on them.
Name Part No. Picture Description
F500 Nozzle(60um) Use for F530-60Si,

C2.ZJ.PZ60A5BK
Kit F550-60Si
F500 Nozzle(60um)
Use for F540-60Si,
Kit - Ring type C2.ZJ.PZ609A5BK
F560-60Si
connector
1.2.13 Vertical Adjustment Screw

Use for adjustment of the ink jet position. For the adjustment method, refer to the
Operation Manual 4.5 Ink line adjustment.
1.2.14 Phase Detector

The phase detector senses the strength of the electrical charge applied to the ink
droplets and adjusts the charge pulse timing accordingly. Phase Detector of F530/
F550 is connect to the J7 on the mainboard directly. For F540/F560 it is connect to
the Phase Amplifier.
1.2.15 Charge Electrode

The charge electrode applies an electrical charge to each individual ink droplet. The
charge applied to the droplet is variable and affects the position of the droplet on the
substrate.
Charge Electrode connect to the CH/MOD socket on mainboard directly and its
shielded wire is the same ground as the mainboard.
Pin on the board:

CH/MOD
2 Yellow with green stripe Charging 0V Shielded for charging cable
4 White Charging Signal Charging Pulse Voltage

1.2.16 Deflection Plate
After passing through the charge electrode the droplet stream passes through an
electrostatic field maintained by the deflector electrodes which are connected to a
high tension supply (typically 7 kV). The negatively charged droplets are deflected by
the field towards the high voltage deflector plate. The distance a drop is deflected is
proportional to the charge carried, which is in turn proportional to the voltage applied
to the charge electrode when the drop became detached from the ink jet.
1.2.17 Gutter Tube

The gutter is the return path for ink droplets which are not used for printing. The
gutter delivers the ink back to the ink system.The gutter detect senses when ink is
present in the gutter. The ink feed tubes are metallic and a signal is fed to one of
them. A signal return lead is connected to the other. When ink (which is conductive) is
present, the signal passes through it to the return lead. The gutter detect signal is
then fed, via the umbilical, to the mainboard in the electronics system.
1.2.18 Lid Switch

It use the magnet on the printhead cover to switch ON/OFF the cover.
F500 Magnetic Switch Part No.: Y3.KG.CXKG0002A

RD RD12
BU BU14
RD GN15
Valve11 BK GY17 YE-GN
RD BN16
Fastjet F500 Service Manual

BK BK18 shielded wire 20WH 19YE
Valve12
18BK 17GY
16BN 15GN
heating module
TP YE19 14BU 13
heater band WH WH20 12RD 11 J10
GND BU BU6 10RD 9
BK BK8 8BK 7YE-GN
Thermodetector
RD RD10 6BU 5YE-GN
shielded wire 4 3YE

BK WH1 2WH 1GN
Lid switch BK GN2
YE-GN
YE YE3
1.2.19 F530/F550 Printhead Diagram
Gutter
BK
detection
In side the Base

RD RD12
Strobe light BU BU14
shielded wire
Phase LBN LBN（Mutual connection-peg）
detection
J7
BK
Deflection
plate RD RD stick
Extra High Tension
high voltage resistance
Crystal RD YE-GN
Oscillator Wire shielded wire BK
RD
BK
Nozzle GND
YE-GN 2 1
Dark BN（Mutual connection-peg） shielded wire CH/MOD
print module base

Charge DBN WH 4 3
Electrode
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1.2.20 F540/F560 Printhead Diagram
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2 BU
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HEATER MODULE GND PRINTHEAD BASE PRINT MODULE BASE

1.2.21 F530/F550 Umbilical and Printhead
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F530/F550 Umbilical and Printhead Kit (60uM) Part No.: C7.PT.0002A
Item Description
Used to lter the ink from the core output to the printhead,
[1] Pre-head lter(Feed)
recommended for replacement during maintenance.
Used to lter the makeup from the core output to the printhead,
[2] Pre-head lter(Flush)
It is used to lter the ink and solvent recovered from the printhead to
the ink core and is recommended to be replaced during printer
[3] Gutter Filter maintenance. In addition, when replacing the entire printhead throat
assembly, the lter needs to be disassembled before the tubing can
be installed in the cabinet.
Can be used for positive air pressure and can be placed in the upper
[4] Spare tube
compartment.
[5] GND Cable Printhead main ground cable, connected in upper cabinet.
Connect the output of the EHT module, pay attention to the insulation,
in order to prevent high-voltage leakage, the connection can be
[6] EHT Connector
insulated with some additional insulation, e.g., after the installation,
use high-voltage tape, electrical tape to provide additional insulation.
Plug directly into the J7 RF type socket on the mainboard, pay

[7] Phase Signal Connector attention to the vertical direction when operating, please do not swing
around to avoid damage.
[8] Wire Harness Connector J10 Connect to board J10 on the mainboard
Connect to the ink core manifold. Details please refer to 1.3.30 Ink
[9] Ink Core Manifold
Core Manifold
[10] Charging and Crystal cable Connect to CH/MOD on the mainboard.

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F540/F560 Umbilical and Printhead Kit (60uM) Part No.: C7.PT.0015A
Item Description
It is used to lter the ink and solvent recovered from the printhead to
the ink core and is recommended to be replaced during printer
[1] Gutter Filter maintenance. In addition, when replacing the entire printhead throat
assembly, the lter needs to be disassembled before the tubing can
be installed in the cabinet.
Can be used for positive air pressure and can be placed in the upper
[2] Spare tube
compartment.
Connect to the ink core manifold. Details please refer to 1.3.30 Ink
[3] Ink Core Manifold
Core Manifold
[4] Phase Signal Connector Connect to PH socket on the mainboard
[5] Wire Harness Connector J10 Connect to board J10 on the mainboard
Used to lter the makeup from the core output to the printhead,
[6] Pre-head lter(Flush)
[7] Tube to Valve 6 With green stripe for connecting valve 6 (UP)
Used to lter the ink from the core output to the printhead,
[8] Pre-head lter(Feed)
[9] Tube to Valve 6 With green stripe for connecting valve 6 (DOWN)
[10] GND Cable Printhead main ground cable, connected in upper cabinet.
Connect the output of the EHT module, pay attention to the insulation,
in order to prevent high-voltage leakage, the connection can be
[11] EHT Connector
insulated with some additional insulation, e.g., after the installation,
use high-voltage tape, electrical tape to provide additional insulation.
[102 Charging and Crystal cable Connect to CH/MOD on the mainboard.

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1.3 Ink Compartment Overview
The ink core provides a continuous supply of ink to the printhead at the correct
pressure, temperature and viscosity.
The ink core is housed in the printer cabinet and the different components of the
system are interconnected by PTFE tubing.
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Ink Compartment Overview
1. Ink Compartment Fan
2. Ink Core
3. Ink and Makeup Cartridge Slot
4. Ink and makeup Cartridge
5. Drain Pipe
1.3.1 Ink core Fan

The ink core fan cools the ink core, universal for 500 series
Ink Core Fan

1.3.2 F530/F550 Ink Core (Back View)
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F550 Ink Core Part No.: C7.MS.A5.5A

Items Description
[1] Gear Pump Connector It’s a 2x4 pin connector connects to the Ink Core Interface Board
[2] Gutter Pump Connector It’s a 1x4 pin connector connects to the Ink Core Interface Board
[3] V7 Connector It’s a 1x3 pin connector connects to the Ink Core Interface Board
[4] Ink Core Manifold It connects to the ink and makeup slot and printhead
[5] Gear Pump It’s a replaceable gear pump
[6] V7 Flushing valve
[7] Pressure Bu er The pressure bu er is designed to absorb pressure uctuations.
[8] Main Filter All in one lter
[9] Positive Pressure (Ink Out) Ink pumps out from this side
[10] Gutter Pump* It’s a replaceable gutter pump, F530 have no this pump
[11] Flushing Pump Out Port Makeup is pumped out from this non-return valve
[12] Flushing Pump In Port Makeup is pumped in from this non-return valve
[13] Flushing Pump It’s a diaphragm pump and replaceable

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1.3.3 F540/F560 Ink Core (Back View)
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F560 Ink Core Part No. is the same as F540
Items Description
[1] Gear Pump Connector It’s a 2x4 pin connector connects to the Ink Core Interface Board
[2] Addition Pump Connector It’s a 1x4 pin connector connects to the Ink Core Interface Board
[3] V7 Connector It’s a 1x3 pin connector connects to the Ink Core Interface Board
[4] Ink Core Manifold It connects to the ink and makeup slot, pressure bu er and printhead
[5] Valve 6 Connector Connect to Valve 6
[6] Gear Pump It’s a replaceable gear pump
[7] V7 Flushing valve
[8] Main Filter All in one lter
[9] Positive Pressure (Ink Out) Ink pumps out from this side
Replaceable pump for adding liquid from solvent and ink cartridges to
[10] Addition Pump
the ink core.
[11] Flushing Pump Out Port Makeup is pumped out from this non-return valve
[12] Flushing Pump In Port Makeup is pumped in from this non-return valve
[13] Flushing Pump It’s a diaphragm pump and replaceable

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1.3.4 F550 Ink Core Top View Drawing without Cover
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Items Description
[1] Pressure Transducer Pressure Transducer and Ink Temperature Transducer are located here
[2] Venturi A part use for creating vacuum.
[3] VMS Chamber Red-High,Black-GND,White-Low
[4] [5] Exhaust Air Exhaust air

[6] Cavity tank Red-High,Black-GND,White-Low
[7] Solvent Chamber level Red-High,Black-GND
[8] Mixer tank Red-High,Black-GND,Green-OK,White-Low
Remove the main lter to check the Ruby Restrictor ruby, which is non-
[9] Ruby Restrictor
removable and can be ushed and unblocked.

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1.3.5 F530 Ink Core Top View Drawing without Cover
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Items Description
[3] VMS tank Red-High,Black-GND,White-Low
[6] Cavity tank Red-High,Black-GND,White-Low
[7] Solvent Chamber level Red-High,Black-GND
[8] Mixer tank Red-High,Black-GND,Green-OK,White-Low
Remove the main lter to check the Ruby Restrictor, which is non-
[9] Ruby Restrictor

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1.3.6 F540/F560 Ink Core Top View without Cover
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Items Description
Remove the main lter to check the Ruby Restrictor, which is non-
[1] Ruby Restrictor
[4] VMS tank Red-High,Black-GND,White-Low
[7] Cavity tank Cavity Tank and Level Detection Floats

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1. When the valve is electrified, I-O will be open and the I-N closed.
2. When the valve is not electrified, I-N will be open and the I-O closed.
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1.3.10 Ink System Operation
Function
The functions of the ink system are as follows:
• Deliver ink to the nozzle at a constant pressure and temperature.
• Ensure sufficient ink and solvent are available.
• Ensure that the ink is kept at a viscosity value corresponding to the ink
temperature and the type of ink in use.
• Generate a vacuum for gutter suction
Operation
The pump draws ink from the mixer tank and circulates it round a system
divided into several paths. After circulation the unused ink is returned to the
mixer tank.
Circulation ensures that the ink remains thoroughly mixed and any addition of
ink or solvent will be rapidly mixed in.
Filtered ink is fed from the pump to three sub-systems:
• The VMS.
• The printhead nozzle.
• The venturi and gutter pump, which creates a vacuum to the nozzle or the
gutter to perform the following operations:
a. To remove debris from the nozzle during flushing.
b. To draw solvent through the umbilical tubes (thus cleaning them)

during shut down.
c. To collect non-deflected ink droplets, via the gutter, when printing.
d. The returned ink or solvent is fed back to the mixer tank via a baffle to
reduce frothing.

1.3.11 Viscosity Monitoring System Sequence
The viscosity of the ink is checked by the Viscosity Monitoring System (VMS)
whenever the jet is running.
This procedure is as follows:
1. Solenoid valve V3 opens directing ink into the VMS chamber(Item 3 on page 19
and 20), which is an integral part of the Mixer Tank.
2. Ink flows into the VMS chamber via V3 and restrictor until the high level sensor
is detected. At this point V3 closes, stopping the flow of ink into the chamber.
3. The ink flows out of the chamber through a large restrictor into the mixer tank
until the low level sensor is undetected. The Mainboard measures the time that
this takes. V3 energizes and the chamber starts to fill again.
4. The time taken for the ink to run out of the chamber is dependent on its
viscosity; the thicker the ink, the longer it will take to drain. The viscosity of the
ink is affected by makeup loss during normal machine operation as well as by its
temperature, which is monitored by a sensor beside the pressure transducer.
5. The Mainboard compares the time taken for the ink to drain against a value
calculated by the software. The software takes into account the type of ink (i.e.
B600 selected by default) and its temperature.
6. If the ink is too thick (i.e. the time to drain is longer than the calculated value)
solenoid valve V1 opens. The pump draws solvent from the top up reservoir,
adding it in small doses to the mixer tank every 2nd VMS cycle until the viscosity
is correct .
7. The viscosity monitoring sequence is repeated each time that the low level
sensor in the VMS chamber is undetected.
Note: Ink is only added to the mixer tank when the tank level is below the OK
level sensor.
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1.3.12 Start Jet
• The default program for the F530/F550 when the "START/STOP" button is
pressed is "QUICK START" and the "CLEAN START" program will only run if
a Gutter Fault is detected during startup.
• The default program for the F540/F560 when the "START/STOP" button is
pressed is “Clean Start".
1.3.13 Stop Jet

• When the printer is running and the actual ink viscosity is not 5 points or
more below the target viscosity, the default program when the "START/
STOP" button is pressed is "Clean Shutdown".
1.3.14 Quick Stop

• This method switches off the ink without flushing the nozzle or manifold.
Hence the manifold and the nozzle are full of ink when the jet stops. The
machine must not be left in this state for long periods, as drying ink in the jet
orifice may make restarting difficult.
• This procedure is primarily intended for situations where the machine may be
stopped and restarted several times in quick succession. Under these
conditions, the use of solvent may become excessive and cause dilution of
the ink.
Note: This sequence is used to manually stop the jet for a short period, or to
automatically stop the jet during charge error and gutter error.
1.3.15 Nozzle Flush

1. When Flush Nozzle is selected, the vacuum from the Venturi or Gutter
pump is applied to the return side of the nozzle, creating suction at the
nozzle orifice. Solvent is applied to the nozzle orifice to clear any blockage.
2. Nozzle flush will automatically time out after 2 minutes but can be stopped
at any time before that by pressing F1 Stop Flush.
3. A nozzle flush can be started with the jet running or stopped. If the jet is
running, selecting Flush Nozzle will first of all de-energize feed valve V6 to
stop the flow of ink to the nozzle.

1.3.16 How the ink is added to the mixer tank - F530
1. Conditions for triggering ink addition:
a. The printer operates normally and the OK level in the mixer tank shows
"None" for at least 10 seconds.
b. Ink in cartridge and percentage greater than 0%.
2. The flow of ink from the cartridge into the Measuring Cup：
a. V2 is energized intermittently, and V4 is normally energized, and the

vacuum generated by the venturi is connected to the measuring cup.
b. The ink flows into the measuring cup until both low and high levels are
ON, then V2 and V4 will de-energized. If the measuring cup cannot be
filled within 70s, the system will display ink cartridge is empty(0%).
3. The flow of ink from the Measuring Cup into the Mixer tank:
a. When the Measuring Cup is full, V5 will be energized intermittently and

the vacuum control valve V9 will be energized normally.
b. The ink in the Measuring Cup will flow into the mixer tank through the
vacuum generated by the Venturi until the Measuring Cup is empty.
V5 and V9 will de-energized and at this point, about 10cc ink has been
added to the mixer tank.
c. The ink percentage on the screen drops. If the measuring cup cannot
be emptied, the system will pop up the "Ink Draw Error” window.
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1.3.17 How the makeup is added to the mixer tank - F530
1. Conditions for triggering makeup addition:
a. The printer operates normally and the ink viscosity is too high (the
viscosity SET value is less than the NOW value).
b. Conductive makeup in cartridge and percentage greater than 0%.
c. No "mix tank full" alarm.
2. The flow of makeup from the cartridge into the measuring cup：

b. The makeup flows into the Flushing cup firstly and then flows into
measuring cup until both low and high levels are ON, then V1 and V4
will de-energized. If the measuring cup cannot be filled within 70s, the
system will display Makeup cartridge is empty(0%).
3. The flow of makeup from the measuring cup into the mixer tank:
a. When the measuring cup is full, V5 will be energized intermittently and

the vacuum control valve V9 will be energized normally.
b. The makeup in the measuring cup will flow into the mixer tank through
the vacuum generated by the Venturi until the measuring cup is
empty. V5 and V9 will de-energized and at this point, about 10cc
makeup has been added to the mixer tank.
c. The makeup percentage on the screen drops. If the measuring cup

cannot be emptied, the system will pop up the "Solvent Draw Error”
window.
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F530 Makeup Addition Diagram

1.3.18 How the ink is added to the mixer tank - F550
2. The flow of ink from the cartridge into the measuring cup：

b. The ink flows into the measuring cup until both low and high levels are
ON, then V2 and V4 will de-energized. If the measuring cup cannot be
filled within 70s, the system will display ink cartridge is empty(0%).
a. When the measuring cup is full, V5 will be energized intermittently .
b. The ink in the measuring cup will flow into the mixer tank through the
vacuum generated by the GUTTER PUMP until the measuring cup is
empty. V5 will de-energized and at this point, about 10cc ink has been
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1.3.19 How the makeup is added to the mixer tank - F550
b. Conductive makeup in cartridge and percentage greater than 0%.
c. No "mix tank full" alarm.

b. The makeup flows into the Flushing cup firstly and then flows into
measuring cup until both low and high levels are ON, then V1 and V4
will de-energized. If the measuring cup cannot be filled within 70s, the
system will display Makeup cartridge is empty(0%).
3. The flow of makeup from the measuring cup into the Mixer tank:
a. When the measuring cup is full, V5 will be energized intermittently .
the vacuum generated by the GUTTER PUMP until the measuring cup
is empty. V5 will de-energized and at this point, about 10cc makeup
has been added to the mixer tank.

cannot be emptied, the system will pop up the "Solvent Draw Error”
window.
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1.3.20 How the ink is added to the mixer tank - F540/560
2. The flow of ink from the cartridge into the measuring cup：
a. V2, V5 are energized and addition pump turns on, the vacuum
generated by the addition pump connects the measuring cup.
b. The ink in the cartridge flows into the measuring cup until the level is
detected as OK, then V2 and V5 will de-energized.
c. If the measuring cup cannot be filled within 80s, the system will display
ink cartridge is empty(0%).
d. If the time to fill the measuring cup is less than 8 seconds (less than 8
seconds means that the measuring cup was not properly emptied the
last time and there is residual residue causing the draw out time to be
too fast), the system will pop up the "Ink Draw Error” window.
a. When the measuring cup is full, V4 will be energized.
b. The ink in the measuring cup will flow into the mixer tank through the
vacuum generated by the Addition Pump until the measuring cup is
empty. V4 will de-energized and at this point, about 20cc ink has been
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1.3.21 How the makeup is added to the mixer tank - F540/560
b. Conductive makeup in cartridge and percentage greater than 0% and

No "mix tank full" alarm.
a. V1, V5 are energized and addition pump turns on, the vacuum
generated by the addition pump connects the measuring cup.
b. The ink in the cartridge flows into the measuring cup until the level is
detected as OK, then V1 and V5 will de-energized. If the measuring
cup cannot be filled within 30s, the system will display Makeup
cartridge is empty(0%).
c. If the time to fill the measuring cup is less than 4 seconds (less than 4
seconds means that the measuring cup was not properly emptied the
last time and there is residual makeup causing the draw out time to be
too fast), the system will pop up the "Solvent Draw Error” window.
3. The flow of makeup from the measuring cup into the Mixer tank:
a. When the measuring cup is full, V4 will be energized.
the vacuum generated by the Addition Pump until the measuring cup
is empty. V4 will de-energized and at this point, about 20cc makeup
has been added to the mixer tank.

cannot be emptied, the system will pop up the “Solvent Draw Error”
window.
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1.3.22 Ink Core Interface Board F530/F550
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Items Description
[1] INK LEVEL It connects to J8 on the mainboard, includes level detector connections and GND
[2] J1 It connects to J9 on the mainboard, includes Pump, valves and transducers.
It connects to the Pressure Transducer and ink Temperate Transducer on the

[3] PTRANS
ink core.
[4] V3 It connects to Valve 3 on the ink core and controls the ink ow to the VMS tank
[5] LVL Level detection of solvent level
[6] FIG* Not used yet
[7] LVVSM Level detection of VMS tank
[8] V13* Not used yet
[9] V6 It connects to Valve 6 and controls the ink ow to the VMS tank
It connects to Valve 1 on the ink core and control the makeup ow from makeup
[10] V1
cartridge to the ushing cup and measuring cup
[11] Pump It connects to the gear pump
[12] GP It connects to the gutter pump, for F550 Series only
It connects to Valve 7 and switch the positive and negative pressure to the
[13] V7
ushing pump
[14] LVBU Level detection of mixer tank
[15] LVSI Level detection of cavity tank
It connects to Valve 5 on the ink core and control the ow from cavity tank to the
[16] V5
mixer tank
[17] V8 It connects to Valve 8 on the core and switch on/o the gutter suction
It connects to Valve 4 on the ink core and control the vacuum from the cartridge
[18] V4
to the cavity tank
[19] V10 Not used yet
It connects to Valve 9 on the ink core and control the vacuum from cavity tank to
[20] V9
the mixer tank, for F530 Series only
It connects to Valve 2 on the ink core and control the ink ow from ink cartridge
[21] V2
to the cavity tank

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1.3.23 Ink Core Interface Board F540/F560
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[1] LVBU Level detection of mixer tank
It connects to the Pressure Transducer and ink Temperate Transducer on the

[2] PTRANS
ink core.
It connects to Valve 5 on the ink core and control the vacuum from the cartridge
[3] V5
to the measuring cup
[4] LVVSM Level detection of VMS tank
It connects to Valve 2 on the ink core and control the ink ow from ink cartridge
[5] V2
to the measuring cup
[6] V3 It connects to Valve 3 on the ink core and controls the ink ow to the VMS tank
It connects to Valve 4 on the ink core and control the ow from measuring cup to
[7] V4
the mixer tank
[8] PUMP It connects to the gear pump
It connects to Valve 7 and switch the positive and negative pressure to the
[9] V6 V7
ushing pump
It connects to the addition pump, which is the power source for adding ink and
[10] GP V9
makeup.
[11] INK LEVEL It connects to J8 on the mainboard, includes level detector connections and GND
[12] J1 It connects to J9 on the mainboard, includes Pump, valves and transducers.
[13] V10* Not used yet
[14] LVSI Level detection of measuring cup
It connects to Valve 1 on the ink core and control the makeup ow from makeup
[15] V1
cartridge to the ushing cup and measuring cup
[16] V6 It connects to Valve 6 and controls the ink ow to the VMS tank
[17] V8 It connects to Valve 8 on the core and switch on/o the gutter suction

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1.3.24 Ink Core Manifold
F530/F550 Manifold F540/F560 Manifold
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Items Description
INPUT: It connects to the gutter tube at the printhead end for recovering ink and
[1] Gutter Tube
it’s a tube with Blue Stripe
OUTPUT: It connects to the Feed Valve (V11) at the printhead end for feeding ink
[2] Feed Tube
and it’s a tube with Green Stripe
INPUT: It connects to the Bleed Valve (V12) at the printhead end and it’s a tube
[3] Return Tube
with Yellow Stripe
[4] Ink Addition Tube INPUT: It connects to the ink cartridge directly and it’s a tube with Black Stripe
OUTPUT: It connects to the Feed Valve (V11) at the printhead end for ushing
[5] Flushing Tube
during the CLEAN STOP procedure and it’s a tube with Red Stripe
[6] Makeup Addition Tube INPUT: It connects to the makeup cartridge directly and it’s a transparent tube
F530/F550 Ink Core Manifold Details
Items Description
OUTPUT: It connects to the in port of pressure bu er and it’s a tube with

[a] Output to Pressure Bu er
Orange Stripe
INPUT: It connects to the gutter tube at the printhead end for recovering ink and
[b] Gutter Tube
it’s a tube with Blue Stripe
OUTPUT: It connects to the Feed Valve (V11) at the printhead end for feeding ink
[c] Feed Tube
and it’s a tube with Green Stripe
INPUT: It connects to the Bleed Valve (V12) at the printhead end and it’s a tube
[d] Return Tube
with Yellow Stripe
INPUT: It connects to the out port of pressure bu er and it’s a tube with White
[e] Input from Pressure Bu er
Stripe
[f] Flushing Tube INPUT: It connects to the ink cartridge directly and it’s a tube with Black Stripe
OUTPUT: It connects to the Feed Valve (V11) at the printhead end for ushing
[g] Flushing Tube
during the CLEAN STOP procedure and it’s a tube with Red Stripe
[h] Makeup Addition Tube INPUT: It connects to the makeup cartridge directly and it’s a transparent tube
F540/F560 Ink Core Manifold Details

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1.3.25 Gear Pump
F500 Pump Assembly Part No.: C3.CB.0001A
PIN COLOR SIGNAL FUNCTION PIN COLOR SIGNAL FUNCTION
Stator Drive B (Green) Hall Sensor C Position

1 Brown B OUT 5 Green HC
J9-17 Signal (Green) J9-14
Stator Drive A (Black)

2 Purple A OUT 6 Black 0V GND J9-5,9,11,19
J9-18
Stator Drive C (White) Hall Sensor B Position

3 Yellow C OUT 7 White HB
J9-16 Signal (White) J9-13
Hall Sensor Positive Hall Sensor A Position

4 Red +6V 8 Blue HA
Voltage J9-15 Signal (Blue) J9-12
1.3.26 Gear Pump for Soft Pigment Ink
F500 Pigment Pump Assembly Part No.: C3.CB.0002A
PIN COLOR SIGNAL FUNCTION PIN COLOR SIGNAL FUNCTION
Stator Drive B (Green) Hall Sensor C Position

1 Brown B OUT 5 Green HC
J9-17 Signal (Green) J9-14
Stator Drive A (Black)

2 Purple A OUT 6 Black 0V GND J9-5,9,11,19
J9-18
Stator Drive C (White) Hall Sensor B Position

3 Yellow C OUT 7 White HB
J9-16 Signal (White) J9-13
Hall Sensor Positive Hall Sensor A Position

4 Red +6V 8 Blue HA
Voltage J9-15 Signal (Blue) J9-12

1.3.27 Pressure Buffer
To reduce ink buildup within the printhead, it is important to maintain a very stable
breakup, which can be improved by stabilizing the system pressure.
The pressure damper is designed to absorb pressure fluctuations.
The damper is located on the right side of the lower cabinet, behind the cartridge
slots.
F500 Pressure Bu er Part No.: Y2.BJ.FE0011A
1.3.28 Main Filter

The primary purpose of the main filter is to provide filtered ink to the nozzle for
printing, to the VMS and to the Venturi, universal for F530/F550/F540/F560 series.
This main filter has three filters inside.
• The first layer of filtration is 5 micron and it filters all the ink.
• The second layer is 30 micron and it filters the ink to the Venturi only.
• The third layer is 5 micron and it filters the ink to the nozzle and ink to the VMS
tank.
F500 Main Filter Part No.: C2.ZJ.0012A
1.3.29 Gutter Pump/Addition Pump

Due to functional differences, this part is named "Gutter Pump" on the F550,
“Addition Pump" on the F540/F560, not available on the F530.

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• For F550
a. Vacuum generation for gutter suction.
b. vacuum generation to assist in nozzle back flushing.
c. ink delivery to the ink core from the cavity tank and during printer
installation.
• For F540/F560 (Works during ink/solvent addition only)
a. Vacuum generation for pumping the liquid from the ink/makeup cartridge
to the measuring cup.
b. Vacuum generation for pumping the liquid from the measuring cup to the
mixer tank.
F500 Gutter Pump Part No.: B3.HB.0001A
1 Red +24V Gutter Pump Power (J9-10)
2 - - -
GND(J9-5)
3 or 4 Black 0V
* The ink core produced after 12th, July 2019 uses a 4-pin plug

1.3.30 Flushing Pump
The flushing pump is a simple diaphragm type pump consisting of two injection
moulded pump housings, a flexible diaphragm, two check valves and housings.
A flange of the diaphragm (the diaphragm is located in a cavity in one the two
housings) acts as a sealing gasket when the two housings are bolted together. The
housing containing the diaphragm cavity also has an ink connection which allows
either ink under pressure or vacuum to move the diaphragm backwards and
forwards.
And it contains 2 non-return valves:
• The In Port only allows flow into the pump and is connected to a pipe, which
draws flushing solvent from the solvent level. The solvent level can be check in
the diagnosis screen
• The Out Port only allows flow out of the pump and is connected to a pipe that
feeds the flush solvent to the manifold in the printhead.
During operation, the diaphragm is controlled by V7.
When vacuum (generated by the suction of the gear pump) is applied to the
diaphragm, flush solvent is drawn from the solvent level and into the pump cavity to
prime the pump.
During “clean stop” cycle, pressure is applied to the diaphragm through the switching
of V7. The In Port seals close, forcing flushing solvent through the Out Port to the
printhead and through V11.
Universal for F530/F550/F540/F560 series.
Out Port
In Port
Flushing Pump Part No.: C2.ZJ.0001A
Flushing Pump disassembly diagram

1.3.31 Solenoid Valves
The flow of ink in the ink system is controlled by ten solenoid operated spool valves.
Except for valves V11 and V12, the valves are all of the same design.
The valves are single-acting, operated by an electrical solenoid with spring return.
The flow is from the common port [3] to the normally open port [1] when the valve is
not energized (off). When energized (on) the flow is from the common port to the
normally closed port [2].
Valves V11 and V12 are miniature shut-off valves and are mounted on the heater
block within the printhead.
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F500 3-Way Valve kit Part No.: C2.ZJ.0010A

F500 2-Way Valve kit Part No.: C2.ZJ.0011A
项⽬描述
[1] Normally open port ( N )
[2] Normally closed port ( O )
[3] Common port ( I )
3-way valve disassembly diagram

F530 Valve Name
Valve No. Valve Name Valve No. Valve Name

V1 Makeup Addition Valve V7 Flush Valve
V2 Ink Addition Valve V8 Gutter Valve
V3 VMS Valve V9 Vacuum Control Valve
V4 Measuring Cup Addition Valve V10 None
V5 Measuring Cup Suction Valve V11 Jet Valve
V6 Feed Valve V12 Return Valve
F550 Valve Name

V3 VMS Valve V9 None
V4 Measuring Cup Addition Valve V10 None
V5 Measuring Cup Suction Valve V11 Jet Valve
F540/F560 Valve Name

V3 VMS Valve V9 None
V4 Measuring Cup Suction Valve V10 None
V5 Measuring Cup Addition Valve V11 Jet Valve

1.3.32 Ink/makeup Cartridges and Chips
Ink Cartridge(With BLACK chip) Makeup Cartridge(With GREEN chip)
For inks such as FJ2730BK and FJ2740BK, select 273(or B600) for the ink type in
the INK SYSTEM menu
Please refer to the consumable list for the corresponding makeup type.
Please refer to the consumable label for the ink/makeup expiration date, printer will
not work if outdated supplies are used.
Please refer to "Appendix F" for chip production lots.
1.3.33 Chips Detection Cable
Chips Detection Cable Part No.: B4.CP.A50005A
Items Description
[1] COG Connector 3 pins plug
[2] Make up chip reader Detect signal, GND and shield
[3] Ink chip reader Detect signal, GND and shield

1.4 Electrical Compartment Overview
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Electrical Compartment
Items Description
The extra high tension (EHT) module, It is used to
deliver 7000v to the printhead to de ect the
[1] EHT Module
charged droplets and can be serviced by removing
the metal shield.
[2] Positive Air Pump It’s an optional
[3] Power Supply Unit (PSU) The PSU provides +24 VDC to the mainboard
[4] Mainboard Control the whole system
[5] Screen Interface Board Use to drive the LED screen and keypad

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1.4.1 EHT Module
The extra high tension (EHT) module generates the high tension voltage (0 to 7000
VDC) that is supplied to the positive deflector plate in the printhead. It has a 4-pin
plug connects to the mainboard(with a EHT mark).
F500 EHT Module Part No.: C1.PA.GYB0001A5
1 Red +24V High Voltage Input Positive Voltage
2 - - -
3 Black 0V 0V
4 - - -
Pin Functions for EHT
1.4.2 Positive Air Pump(Optional)

The positive air pump provides dust free air to the printhead and thus prevents the
accumulation of dust in the printhead and contamination of the ink. It’s an optional for
F500 series printer.
Air Output
Positive Air Pump Part No.: C3.QB.0001A
1 Red +24V Positive Voltage
2 - - -
3 Black 0V 0V
4 - - -
5 - - -
Pin Functions for AIRP

1.4.3 Power Supply Unit (PSU)
The PSU features are as follows:
The PSU provides +24 VDC to the mainboard
The input power to the PSU ranges from 100 to 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz.
DC Output
AC Input
F500 PSU Part No.: B3.DY.0005A
1.4.4 Power Supply Input Cable
To the switch To the AC

button Input of PSU
PSU Input Cable Part No.: C4.CP.A50001A
Note: F500 series models manufactured from September 7, 2020, a filter and a base added to
this cable.
PSU Input Cable with Filter Part No.: B2.ZZ.0040A
1.4.5 Power Supply Output Cable
To the DC Output To the Mainboard

of PSU
PSU output Cable Part No.: C4.CP.A50002A

1.4.6 Mainboard
Alarm
J10 J9 J8 AIRP
EHT
Fan 2
Fan 1
PH
J7
SENC COG
PEC 2
PEC 1 IO Extension
CH/Mod
Power
J5
J11
Reset jumper
Ethernet
J2 (USB Port) J1 (Serial port)
Part Name Part Number
F530 Mainboard C1.PA.34PA5.53A
PH - Phase Amplifier（For F540/F560 Only）
Directly connected to the phase amplifier in the printhead.
PIN Color Signal Function
1 Yellow +V Positive DC9V
2 Blue 0V GND
3 Green -V Negative DC9V
4 White Signal Phase Signal
J7 - Phase Detector（For F530/F550 Only）
RF type socket connect to the phase detector on the printhead directly

SENC - Encoder (Universal for F500 Series)
F500 Encoder cable Part No.: B4.CP.A50002A

Universal for F500 Series
1 Yellow +15V Positive voltage to encoder
2 Green Signal A Encoder A
3 - - -
Blue and Yellow

4 with green 0V 0V
stripe
Pin Functions for SENC
PEC 1 - Sensor 1
F500 Sensor cable Part No.: B4.CP.A50001A

Universal for F500 Series
1 Yellow +15V Positive voltage to sensor
2 Green Signal Sensor Signal
3 Blue 0V 0V
Pin Functions for PEC 1
PEC 2 - Sensor 2 ()
F500 Sensor cable Part No.: B4.CP.A50001A

Universal for F500 Series, standard does not include Sensor 2 cable
1 Yellow +15V Positive voltage to sensor
2 Green Signal Sensor Signal
3 Blue 0V 0V
Pin Functions for PEC 2

CH/MOD- Charge Tunnel and Modulation Signal Connector
The charge tunnel and modulation signals are generated on the mainboard. These
signals are sent directly to the printhead through the umbilical.
1 Red Mod 2b Modulation signal
2 Yellow&Green Charge 0V Charge Signal 0V
Yellow&Green&
3 Mod 1a Modulation signal 0V
Black
4 White Charge Charge Signal
Pin Functions for CH/MOD, all F500 Series are the same
J5
J5 connects to the keypad and screen interface board, all F500 series are the same.
J11 - Crystal transducer toggle switch
The J11 toggle switch allows you to select a different crystal and the mainboard must
have a corresponding crystal oscillator, the standard 60uM model mainboard only
contains a 76khz crystal oscillator, all F500 Series are the same
J12 is available in V5 and below version only, with the same functionality as J11.
No. Position Frequency Function
1 ON/OFF 64khz For 70 Micron Nozzle
Switch Position for J11 and J12
J2 - USB Port
The USB extension cable is a standard cable with both ends of the USB-A male
connector, which can extend J2 on the mainboard to the outside of the cabinet, all
F500 Series are the same
USB Extension Cable A-A

J1 - RS-232 Port (Optional)
RS-232 communication port, all F500 Series are the same
F500 Serial Port Cable Part No.: B4.CP.QT0006A
8 Blue T1 OUT S1 Send Signal
9 Green R1 IN S1 Receive Signal
10 Yellow 0V GND
Pin Functions for RS-232 Port
Ethernet
*Not Available
Reset Jumper
This jumper is used for mainboard program reset, all F500 Series are the same
1. Turn Off the printer first.
2. Set jumper to RESET position.
3. Turn On the printer.
Please note that all messages and configurations will be lost after reset. And jumper
needs to set back to the HOLD position after procedure done.
No. Position Jumper Function
1 RESET 1-2 Reset the program
2 HOLD 2-3 Hold the program
Position for Reset Jumper
Power

1 RED 24V Positive voltage
2 RED 24V Positive voltage
3 - - -
4 - - -

5 - - -
6 - - -
7 BLUE 0V 0V
8 BLUE 0V 0V
Pin Functions for Power, all F500 Series are the same
I/O Extension* （Optional, For F550/F560 Only)
Optional "I/O message selection" module available for F550/F560
COG - Consumable Detection
1 Black 0V GND
2 Light Red i.Ink Ink Detect
3 ⿊⾊带套管 0V Shield
4 Black 0V GND
5 Dark Red i.Solvent Solvent Detect
6 ⿊⾊带套管 0V Shield
Pin Functions for COG - Version 1 (Printers produced after Aug 16,2019)
1 Yellow 0V Signal GND
2 Green i.Ink Ink Detect
Yellow with
3 0V Signal GND
Green stripe
4 - - -
5 Blue i.Solvent Solvent Detect
6 - - -
Pin Functions for COG - Version 2 (Printers produced before Aug 16,2019)

Fan 1
Connected to the cabin fan, the wind blows from the electrical cabin to the ink cabin.
1 - - -
2 Black 0V 0V
3 Red +V Positive Voltage DC24V
Pin Functions for Fan 1, all F500 Series are the same
Fan 2
System reserved, same function and pinout as Fan 1, all F500 Series are the same.
EHT
1 Red +24V High Voltage Input Positive Voltage
2 - - -
3 Black 0V 0V
4 - - -
Pin Functions for EHT, all F500 Series are the same
AIRP - Positive Air Pump (Optional)
1 Red +24V Positive Voltage
2 - - -
3 Black 0V 0V
4 - - -
5 - - -
Pin Functions for AIRP, all F500 Series are the same
ALARM - Beacon (Optional, universal for F500 full models)
F500 Beacon Kit Part No.:C3.QT.BJD0003A

1 Brown +24V All lights Positive voltage
2 - +24V Buzzer Positive voltage
3 Blue 0V Buzzer negative voltage
4 Green - Green light negative electrode
5 Yellow - Yellow light negative electrode
6 Red - Red light negative electrode
Pin functions for ALARM
J8 (F530/F550)
Connect to the J12 on the ink core through a 20 Pins Ribbon Cable
F500 20 Pins Ribbon Cable Part No.: Y4.CW.PX0004

1 Gray LVL level Flush tank level signal
2 Gray LVVSM low level Viscosity tank low level signal
3 Gray LVSI low level Measuring cup low level signal
4 Gray LVVSM high level Viscosity tank high level signal
5 Gray LVBU high level Mixer tank high level signal
6 Gray LVSI high level Measuring cup high level signal
7 Gray LVBU low level Mixer tank low level signal
8 Gray LVBU mid level Mixer tank OK level signal
9 Gray GND 1 GND 1
10 Gray GND 1 GND 1
11 Gray GND GND
12 Gray GND GND
13 Gray GND GND
14 Gray GND GND
15 Gray +V V1 voltage supply
20 Gray +V -
Pin Functions for J8 - F530/F550

J8 （F540/F560）
Connect to the J12 on the ink core through a 20 Pins Ribbon Cable
F500 20 Pins Ribbon Cable Part No.: Y4.CW.PX0004
1 Gray - -
2 Gray LVVSM low level Viscosity tank low level signal
3 Gray -· -
4 Gray LVVSM high level Viscosity tank high level signal
5 Gray LVBU high level Mixer tank high level signal
6 Gray LVSI level Measuring cup level signal
7 Gray LVBU low level Mixer tank low level signal
8 Gray LVBU mid level Mixer tank OK level signal
9 Gray GND 1 Measuring cup GND
10 Gray GND 1 Measuring cup GND
11 Gray GND GND
12 Gray GND GND
13 Gray GND GND
14 Gray GND GND
18 Gray - -
19 Gray - -
20 Gray - -
Pin Functions for J8 - F540/F560

J9
Connect to the J1 on the ink core through a 24 Pins Cable
F500 24 Pins Cable Part No.:B4.CP.A50003A
1 Black 0V Pressure Sensor 0V
2 Red +VE Pressure Sensor output
3 Brown +VE Pressure Sensor output
4 Gray +12V Pressure Sensor power
5 Green GND GND
6 Blue i.Filter Filter Detect (Not available)
7 Yellow +5V Ink Temp Sensor Power Supply
8 White Ink Temp Ink Temp Sensor Signal Output
Black/Yellow
9 with green GND GND
stripe
10 Red +24V Gutter pump voltage supply
11 Brown GND GND
12 Gray HA Hall Sensor A Position Signal
13 Green HB Hall Sensor B Position Signal
14 Blue HC Hall Sensor C Position Signal
15 Yellow +6V Hall Sensor Positive Voltage
16 White C OUT Stator Drive C
17 Black B OUT Stator Drive B
18 Red A OUT Stator Drive A
19 Brown GND GND
V5 voltage supply（For F540/F560

20 Gray +V
Only）
21 Green +V V3 voltage supply
22 Blue +V V6 voltage supply
23 Yellow +V V7 voltage supply
24 White +V V8 voltage supply
Pin Functions for J9

J10
It consists of a group of 20 core cables, which connects the main board and the head
valves, heater, temperature detection, lid switch, gutter detection and strobe light, all
F500 Series are the same.
1 Green Lid Switch Lid Switch Power
2 White Lid Switch Lid Switch 0V
3 Yellow Gutter Signal Gutter Detect Signal
4 - GND GND
Yellow
5 with green Shield Cable GND
stripe
6 Blue 0V PH Temp Sensor 0V
Yellow
7 with green Shield Cable GND
stripe
8 Black Head Temp Signal PH Temp Sensor Detect Output
9 - - -
10 Red +5V PH Temp Sensor Power
11 - - -
12 Red +V Strobe LED Positive electrode
13 - - -
14 Blue 0V Strobe LED Negative electrode
15 Green +V Valve 11 Power Supply
16 Brown +V Valve 12 Power Supply
17 Gray 0V Valve 11 GND
18 Black 0V Valve 12 GND
19 Yellow +24V Heater Power Supply
20 White Heater Signal Heater Feedback
Pin Functions for J10

1.4.7 Screen Drive Board
To J5 on the mainboard To Keypad
Buzzer
To Screen Backlight VDC 30V

To Screen
F500 Screen and Keypad Interface Board Part No.: C1.PA.ZJB0001V01A

Universal for F500 full models
1.4.8 Keypad
F500 Keypad English Part No.: Y3.KG.MB0007A

Standard version, functionally the same as all F500 series, di erent versions have di erent appearance.
1.4.9 Display 7 inch
Backlight Connector
F500 Display 7 inch Part No.: Y3.XP.YJP0002A

Universal for F500 full models

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2. Maintenance
The preventative maintenance schedules mentioned in this chapter must be carried
out by a trained and authorized personnel.
Actual intervals depend on machine running hours. The figures below are based on
eight hours usage per day. If the actual usage is higher, the intervals should be
reduced.
Task Frequency
Clean the Printhead As required
Replace the Main Filter 2400 hours
Replace the Pre-Head Filter 2400 hours
Replace the Nozzle Filter 2400 hours
Clean the Ink System 2400 hours
Replace the Fan Filter 2400 hours
Preventative Maintenance Schedule

2.1 Replacement of Fan Filter (Built-in version)
This operation video tutorial can be watched online at our official website.
Material Preparation
Parts Quantity Note
Air lter 1 Part No.: Y5.QT.GLM0005A
M4 Socket wrench 1 Use for removing screws of air lter cover
Material preparation for Air lter replacement
How to Remove the Fan Filter
1. Remove the screws and open the fan filter cover.
Fan Filter Cover
Ink System Cabin (Door Opened)
2. Remove the fan filter element from the fan filter cover.
3. Discard the old fan filter according to the local regulations.
How to install the New Fan Filter(Part No.:Y5.QT.GLM0005A)
1. Insert the new air filter inside the fan filter cover.
2. Close the fan filter cover carefully.

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2.2 Replacement of Air Filter (External Version)
This operation video tutorial can be watched online at our official website.
Parts Quantity Note
Air lter 1 Part No.: Y5.QT.GLM0006A
Phillips
1 Use for removing screws of air lter cover
screwdriver
Material preparation for Air lter replacement
How to Remove the Air Filter
1. As shown below, remove the fan filter cover and remove it.
Fan Filter Cover
Lower Cabin (Back side)
2. Remove the fan filter element from the fan filter cover.
3. Discard the old fan filter according to the local regulations.
How to install the New Air Filter（Part No.: Y5.QT.GLM0006A）
1. Insert the new air filter inside the fan filter cover.
2. Close the fan filter cover carefully.

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2.3 Replacement of Main Filter
Replacement of main filter is operated after the printer is maintained and cleaned,
please refer to the user manual or visit our official website to watch the video tutorial.
Parts Quantity Note
Main Filter 1 Part No.:C2.ZJ.0012A
Allen wrench kit 1 Use for removing screws of Main Filter
Material preparation for Main lter replacement
How to Remove the Main Filter
1. Do not replace the filter while the printer is running or shut down abnormally.
Fixing screw position
2. Remove the main filter system screws located on the back of the ink core, and
the filter system can be removed.
3. Collect the remaining liquid in the filter to avoid contamination.
How to Install New Main Filter
1. Connect the filter to the manifold carefully, pay attention to the installation of the
seal.
Seal ring left thin and right thick
2. Tighten the screws.

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2.4 Replacement of Nozzle Filter
Parts Quantity Note
Nozzle Filter 1 Part No.:B2.ZJ.GL0011A
Tube 20mm Nozzle lter is replaced with the tube together
Special wrench 1 Use for removing the nozzle lter
Material preparation for Nozzle lter replacement
How to Remove the Nozzle Filter
1. Nozzle filter replacement can not be performed when the printer is running
2. Remove the Nozzle filter directly by the special wrench
Nozzle Filter
Nozzle Tube
Location of Nozzle Filter
How to install New Nozzle Filter
1. Install the Nozzle filter directly by the special wrench.
2. Connect the tube carefully.

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2.5 Replacement of Pre-Head Filter
The pre-head filter is a secondary filter to the main filter.When the main filter is
exchanged for a new item during routine servicing, contaminants may accidentally be
introduced into the system pipe work. The pre-head filter is fitted to trap these
particulates.The filter medium is stainless steel with a filtration rating of 10 microns.
Pre-Head lter
Parts Quantity Note
Nozzle Filter 1 Part No.:Y2.BJ.FE0002A
Wrench 1 Use for removing the nozzle lter
Material preparation for Pre-Head lter replacement
How to Remove the Pre-Head Filter

1. Pre-head filter replacement can not be performed when the printer is running. It
located beside the ink core and behind the ink/makeup cartridges, and connected on
tubes with Green stripe(Feed) and Red stripe(Flush).
Pre-Head Filter
Location of Pre-head lter
2. Remove the Nozzle filter directly by the special wrench
How to install New Pre-Head Filter
1. Install the Pre-Head filter directly by the wrench.
2. Connect the tube and the direction carefully.

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3. Troubleshooting
3.1 Read the Operator Manual
The F500 Series User Manual contains the troubleshooting procedures that an
operator is allowed to perform. Refer to the operator manual for these procedures.
This chapter contains the troubleshooting procedures that only trained personnel or a
service technician is allowed to perform.
3.2 Important Guidelines

Before you perform fault diagnosis or do any repairs described in this section, fastjet
recommends to shift the printer from the production line to a clean environment.
• When a fault condition occurs, the first step to locate the cause must be to check
the following:
• The status LEDs on the mainboard.

• Warning and faulty list the possible printer status icons. These tables contain either
remedial action or a reference to more detailed fault finding information.
• When you need to replace a part , refer to the related replacement instructions or
videos
3.3 Startup Problems

3.3.1Printer Fails to Start
Possible Cause Remedial Action
1. Check the power cord and plug for damage.

2. Make sure that the mains power supply cable is
Mains power supply input cable
connected correctly.
disconnected or defective
3. Check the continuity of the cable. If the cable is
defective, repair or replace the cable.
1. Check the cable connections, reconnect if

Cable between mains switch
necessary. Refer to item 1.4.4 Power Supply
and PSU is disconnected or
Input Cable
faulty
2. Check the cable for continuity. Replace if faulty.
PSU output not reaching the 1. Check LEDs on the mainboard must be on. (Refer
Mainboard to LED Status of Mainboard)
1. Check if the cable between PSU and mainboard

Cable between PSU and
is connected. Reconnect if necessary. Refer to
Maniboard is faulty or
item 1.4.5 Power Supply Output Cable
disconnected
2. Check the cable for continuity, replace if faulty.
PSU faulty 1. Replace the PSU
Mainboard failed 1. Replace the Mainboard
Printer Startup Problem and Remedies

3.3.2 LED Status of Mainboard
LED Name Power ON Waiting for print Printing
D8 ON ON ON
D33 ON ON ON
D34 OFF ON ON
D35 ON ON ON
D36 ON ON ON
D38 ON OFF OFF
LED3V2 ON ON ON
LED Status
LED
D33,D34,D35,
D36,D38
LED3V2
LED
D8
LED Position

3.4 Backlight Faults
可能的原因建议措施
1. Check for 30 VDC on the screen drive board

( refer to 1.4.7 Screen Drive Board ), if screen
Screen Faults
drive board output 5 VDC normally, then screen
fault can be con rmed. Replace the screen
1. Check for 28 VDC on the screen drive board, if no

Screen Drive Board
28 VDC output , replace the screen drive board.
1. Restart the printer

Program faults
2. Reset the mainboard (Refer to Reset Jumper )
Cable between screen drive 1. Check cable connections and reconnect if

board and backlight is necessary.
disconnected or faulty 2. Check the cable for continuity, replace if faulty.
3.5 White/Blue screen Faults
1. Restart the printer

Program Faults(Blue screen)
2. Reset the mainboard (Refer to Reset Jumper )
Screen drive board Faults 1. Replace screen drive board
Mainboard Faults 1. Replace mainboard
3.6 Keypad Faults
Ribbon cable between screen 1. Make sure that the ribbon cable between Screen
drive board and keypad is drive board and the keypad is connected.
disconnected or faulty 2. Reconnect the cable.
Screen Drive Board faulty 1. Replace the Screen Drive Board.
Keypad faulty 1. Replace the keypad.

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3.7 Printer Status Icons
The printer status icons are divided into three groups:
• The indicator icons - These icons show the status of the ink jet.
• The fault icons - These icons indicate a fault condition. During a fault condition,
the printer stops printing.
• The warning icons - These icons indicate a warning condition. The printer
continues to print until the warning condition becomes a fault condition.
3.7.1 Indicator Icons
Icon Name Description
Jet Running The ink jet is running and the machine is ready to print.
Indicates that the ink jet has stopped. When the machine
Jet Stopped
stops, this icon ashes.
3.7.2 Fault Icons - Printhead Cover Open
Icon and
Reason Causes Action
Name
Lid switch The printhead 1. Install the printhead cover.

circuit is cover is 2. Make sure the printhead cover is
open removed or not completely seated on the printhead - slide
seated correctly the printhead completely into the sleeve.
Printhead 1. Make sure the magnet is there in front of the

Missing Magnet
cover open printhead sleeve.
1. Stop the inkjet and turn o the printer.

2. Remove the print module base and inspect
Defective lid
the lid switch (Position 4 in 1.2.1 Printhead
switch
base ).
3. Replace if lid switch faulty.
1. Inspect the cabling from the lid switch to the

Open circuit
mainboard. (Refer to 1.2.18 Lid Switch).
Defective
1. Replace mainboard if faulty.
mainboard

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3.7.3 Fault Icons - EHT Leak Error
Icon and
Name Reason Causes Action
Excessive 1. Check and ensure that there is no abnormality in

current in grounding connection, do not connect the printer
the EHT Grounding directly with the large equipment at the led site.
circuit as anomaly
2. Check and ensure that the power supply is well
EHT Leak measured grounded.
Error or a
mutation 1. In the shutdown state, scrub the area near the
detected de ection plate with a cotton swab dipped in
by cleaning agent and dry with the standard blow-up
Dirty or
mainboard balloon.
wet
.
printhead 2. A multimeter can be used to measure the resistance
of the positive and negative plates, which is
generally greater than 180 megohms.
1. Reset the EHT Leak Value in the MACHINE SET

EHT trip
menu to 200. (A maximum value of 150 exists in
value too
some software versions, this option is not available
low
for versions in EHT calibration mode.)
1. Version 1: Reset the EHT Grade in MACHINE SET

menu, the default is 1, the maximum value is 3, the
larger value can be understood as the less
EHT Grade sensitive.
setting
need to 2. Version 2: Reset the EHT Trip level in MACHINE
adjust SET menu, you can choose "High" or "Low", when
you choose "Low", the printer will not detect the
weak EHT arc, please do not use it in re sensitive
area.
1. Modify EHT Range Set in MACHINE SET menu,

EHT output default range is 150-220, it can be appropriately
too high reduced.
For example: 130-200.
Defective
EHT 1. Replace the EHT module
module
1. Con rm mainboard status and version information

Mainboard with FJ service engineer。
faulty
2. Replace the mainboard。
1. Stop the inkjet and turn o the printer.

2. Unplug the EHT wire from the EHT power supply.
3. Measure the resistance between the EHT wire and
Short in
the EHT plate (22 mega-ohms).Note: Not all meters
umbilical
can measure high resistance, use parallel resistor to
or EHT
calculate resistance.
resistor
4. If open or short circuit exists, remove the printhead
engine and inspect the EHT resistor.
5. Replace the umbilical.
Inaccurate
1. After cleaning and drying the printheads, perform
EHT
the EHT calibration operation again.
calibration
There are three versions of EHT leak related software.：

1. EHT Grade + EHT Calibration, "1, 2, 3" leakages can be set and the EHT standard
values can be recalibrated, the printhead can be tested on its own if there is an abnormal
environment, and a "EHT Calibration" warning will appear on the screen, available on the
full range of FASTJET F500 models from August 1, 2020.
2. EHT Trip Level + EHT Leak Value, you can set the "High, Low" trip level, and can set
the maximum trip value of 200, when you select "Low", the printer will not detect weak
EHT arc, please do not use in re-sensitive situations.
3. EHT Leak Value only, maximum value can be set to 150 or 200.

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3.7.4 Fault Icons - Charge Fault
Icon and
Name
Drops Dirty head 1. Clean and dry printhead

can not
be Modulation 1. Adjust as required ,refer to “3.2.3 Drops
incorrect Observation” on Operation Manual.
charged
correctly 1. Perform a nozzle ush and nozzle wash.
Charge
2. Turn OFF the CHARGE FAULT SHUTDOWN and
Fault The ink
GUTTER FAULT SHUTDOWN in MACHINE SET
stream is
menu and restart the inkjet.
misaligned
3. If the ink stream is still misaligned, perform ink stream
alignment.
1. Default key parameters for 70/60/50/40 models:

Parameters 1. Running Pressure 290 / 330 / 360 / 390
setting 2. Charge Value 150 / 150 / 150 / 110
faulty 3. Phase Charge Value 120 / 120 / 120 / 160
4. Phase O set 9 / 9 / 9 / 9
Viscosity 1. Refer to the 3.7.11 Warning Icons - Viscosity Faulty

incorrect section for possible causes and remedial action.
Ink was 1. The printer has not been serviced for a long time or
contaminat the wrong ink or makeup has been added.
ed 2. Clean ink system and renew ink.
1. Observe if the running pressure matches the set

Abnormal value.
running 2. If necessary, maintain the printer and replace the lter,
pressure which can be determined by the speci c running
hours.
1. Observe if the printhead temperature is normal at the

diagnosis screen.
Heater or
2. Check the heater connections, Replace Heater
heater
Assembly(Refer to 1.2.7 Heater Assembly) or
circuitry
Mainboard if the Head Temperature incorrect.
faulty
3. If the connection is normal and the associated output
is normal, replace the heater assembly.
1. Check the connections of nozzle, the state of the

Faulty
drops is used as a reference to determine whether the
nozzle or
nozzle is in good condition.
modulation
2. Replace Nozzle if nothing wrong with connections of
circuitry
nozzle
1. Disable the CHARGE FAULT SHUTDOWN and

Charge menu and restart the jet.
electrode 2. Run the printer and test print, if nothing printed and
or circuitry keeping charge error, then check the connections
faulty from the board side to the Charge electrode.
3. Replace the mainboard if nothing wrong with
connections of Charge electrode.
1. Disable the CHARGE FAULT SHUTDOWN and

menu and restart the jet.
Phase 2. Run the printer and test print, If the printing is normal
detector or but the Charge fault persists, please rst check the
circuitry distance from the phase detector to the ink stream
faulty (about 1mm), and then check the continuity of the
phase detection cable.
3. Replace the mainboard if nothing wrong with
connections of phase detector or phase ampli er.

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3.7.5 Fault Icons - Gutter Fault
Icon and
Name
Ink jet is
on, but 1. Perform a nozzle ush and a wash nozzle.
ink stream Nozzle is 2. Turn on the pump, valve 6, valve 11, gutter
is not clogged pump (F550 only), valve 8 and observe whether
Gutter detected the ink stream enters the gutter tube properly.
Fault in the
gutter
1. Perform a nozzle ush and a wash nozzle.

2. Turn OFF the CHARGE FAULT SHUTDOWN
Ink stream is and GUTTER FAULT SHUTDOWN in MACHINE
misaligned SET menu and restart the jet.
3. If the ink stream position is still incorrect,
perform an ink stream alignment (Refer to “4.5
Ink Jet Alignment” in Operation manual ).
1. Check if the tube from the manifold on the back

of the ink core(item 1 in 1.3.24 Ink Core
Tube or valve 8 Manifold) to the gutter tube on the print head
clogged ( item 16 in 1.2 Printhead Overview ) is
blocked.
2. Clean V8
1. Turn on Pump and Valve 8 to check the vacuum

for F530/F540/F560.
No vacuum
2. Turn on Gutter Pump and Valve 8 to check the
vacuum for F550.
Poor grounding
1. Ground in accordance with electrical
of cabinet and
requirements.
power plug
1. Stop jet and turn o the printer.

2. Remove the upper cover sealing, loosen the
print module base set screw x6 and the
The gutter heater set screw x4 (refer to 1.2 Printhead
sense is Overview) and check if the cable from the gutter
defective detection( Item 2 and 3 in 1.2.1 Printhead
Base ) to the mainboard side (refer to pinout of
J10) is normal.
3. Repair the cable according to site conditions.
1. Short-circuit detection signal on the

Mainboard
mainboard( 3rd and 4th pin on J10) to determine
Faulty
whether the mainboard is faulty.

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3.7.6 Fault Icons - Mixer Tank Empty
Icon and
Name
The low level 1. Perform “Fill Mixer” program

New installation
sensor in the according to the printer model.
ink core
does not 1. Check V2 in debug menu.
detect the 2. Disassemble and clean valve V2. If V2
Mixer Tank Ink addiction valve
ink is clogged, the printer will display an
Empty blocked
ink cartridge 0% warning if it
continues to run.
Cable between ink

1. Check 20 Pins Ribbon Cable for
core and mainboard
continuity.
is disconnected or
2. Fix or replace if faulty.
faulty
Cable between Ink

Core Interface 1. Check Ink Core Interface Board and
Board and level level detector connection for
detector is continuity.
disconnected or 2. Fix or replace if faulty.
faulty
1. Pull out the ink system, check for

Leaking ink system leaks
2. Fix or replace if anywhere leaks.
3.7.7 Fault Icons - Makeup and ink Cartridge faulty
Icon and
Name
Ink or No ink/solvent 1. Insert an ink cartridge into the proper

Makeup cartridges plugged cartridge holder.
Cartridges
cannot be Ink/solvent cartridges 1. Remove the empty cartridge and
Makeup detected completely depleted insert a new cartridge.
Cartridge
1. Make sure that the ink or makeup
can not be
cartridge is installed correctly and
read
locked into the holder.
2. Remove the ink or makeup cartridge,
check if the chip is present and is
The printer is unable
clean.
to read the ink or
3. If another ink or makeup cartridge is
makeup cartridge chip
available, insert it into the printer and
see if the printer can read its chip.
4. Check if the chip reader (inside the
Ink receptacle) is positioned correctly and
Cartridge is clean.
can not be
read Cable between chips
1. Check Chips Detection Cable for
detector and
continuity.
mainboard
2. Fix or replace if faulty
disconnected or faulty
1. Check that the code in the software

Codes not matched information matches the code on the
chip.
Mainboard faulty 1. Replace the mainboard

3.7.8 Fault Icons - Makeup and ink Chips Expired
Icon and
Name
Ink or
Makeup 1. Check the label on cartridge for
expired Ink or Makeup expiration date.
Expired 2. Replace the old cartridge with new
ink or makeup cartridge.
Makeup
Expired
1. Share the software version screen to

FASTJET service.
Mainboard faulty
2. Replace if faulty con rmed by
FASTJET
Ink Expired
3.7.9 Warning Icons - Makeup and ink Cartridge Empty
Icon and
Name
MAKEUP 0% MAKEUP or
When the INK cartridge 1. Replace new cartridge
viscosity is too is empty
high, the system
cannot ll the
cavity tank with 1. F530/F550 models please remove and
Makeup
makeup. clean the Venturi，F540/F560 please
cartridge Vacuum faulty
empty check the addition pump.
2. Replace if faulty
INK 0% 1. Check V1 and V4 if MAKEUP shows

When the middle 0% abnormality for F530/F550; Check
level of mixer V1 and V5 for F540/F560.
tank is OFF, the 2. Check V2 and V4 if MAKEUP shows
system cannot ll Valve faulty 0% abnormality for F530/F550; Check
the cavity tank V2 and V5 for F540/F560.
Ink cartridge with ink
empty The Principle refer to Chapter 1.3.19
to 1.3.25
1. Check the continuity between

Measuring Cup Level Detector and
Ink Core Interface Board.
Level detector 2. Shorting can be used to test the fault
of cavity tank location. Example: If the level cable is
faulty shorted to the GND, the diagnosis
screen will show the Measuring Cup
Level as "OK".
Noted: When the ink or makeup shows 0% abnormality due to a fault, once the printer is
restarted, the percentage will return to the normal state, but once the printer meets the
conditions for adding ink or makeup and the issue is not ruled out, 0% will continue to be
displayed in a few minutes。

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3.7.10 Warning Icons - EHT Calibration
Icon and
Name
System detects Wetter

the EHT requires printhead 1. Clean and dry the head normally then
calibration compared to perform an EHT Calibration.
last calibration
EHT
Calibration 1. In the shutdown state, scrub the area
near the de ection plate with a cotton
Stubborn swab dipped in cleaning agent and
stains on the dry with the standard blow-up
print module balloon.
base resulting
2. A multimeter can be used to measure
in a constant
the resistance of the positive and
slight
negative plates, which is generally
discharge of
greater than 180 megohms.
high voltage
3. Perform an EHT Calibration again
after action 1 and 2
1. During EHT calibration, the printhead

cover is opened, make sure that the
cover is locked, and then calibrate
again.
2. The printhead was too dirty during
EHT calibration, clean and dry the
calibration printhead and calibrate again.
failure 3. Short circuit or disconnect the EHT
cable, check the EHT cable (main
board - EHT module - EHT output
connector - EHT resistor - De ection
plate), make sure there is no error
and then calibrate again.
Note: The EHT calibration feature is only available on machines manufactured after August 1,
2020.

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3.7.11 Warning Icons - Viscosity Faulty
Icon and
Name
5 points or more Makeup

di erence cartridge is 1. Replace new makeup cartridge.
between the empty but the 2. Keep the printer running and observe
actual viscosity printer is if the viscosity drops normally(Above
and the target continuously 10 minutes).
Viscosity
viscosity running
faulty
1. Troubleshooting the Makeup
Cartridge Empty issue according
Makeup 0%
3.7.9 Warning Icons - Makeup and
warning due to
ink Cartridge Empty .
ink system
2. Keep the printer running and observe
faulty
if the viscosity drops normally(Above
10 minutes).
1. Once the Mixer Tank Full warning

shows on the screen, makeup will
Mixing tank full
not add into the Mixer Tank anymore,
and printer
need to drain the ink from the drain
keep running
pipe.
continuously
2. It is recommended to drain the ink in
the mixer tank below the OK level.
If the ink is too thick:

1. The printer automatically adds
solvent to correct ink viscosity.
2. Use the Diagnosis Screen to monitor
the progress of makeup addition.
3. If it is con rmed that the makeup
addition function is working properly,
but the ink is still too thick for the
normal use of the printer, consider
re lling the ink.
The ink is too If the ink is too thin:

thick or too
Keep the printer running to allow makeup
thin.
to evaporate. The following actions will
help restore viscosity：
1. Avoid direct cleaning of the gutter

tube with clean agent.
2. Use Quick Start and Quick Stop
options whenever possible.
3. If the ink viscosity has not continued
to drop, but the ink is still too light for
normal use of the printer, consider
re lling the ink.

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3.7.12 Warning Icons - VMS Chamber cannot be emptied
Icon and
Name
Both LOW and 1. Remove and clean V3.

HIGH level 2. Make sure that no ink ows to the
sensor of VMS Valve 3 faulty VMS Chamber when V3 is de-
Chamber or Low energized.
Level always ON 3. Replace if faulty
VMS
Chamber
cannot be The restrictor
1. Open the VMS Chamber and clean the
emptied at the bottom
restrictor at the bottom of it.
of the VMS
2. Make sure that when there is liquid
Chamber
inside, it can be emptied.
clogged
1. Check the continuity between VMS

Level Detector and Ink Core
Interface Board.
Level detector
of VMS 2. When the LVVSM is unplugged, the
Chamber level in the VMS chamber is shown as
faulty “OFF”, If you unplug the cable from
the mainboard to the ink core, but the
VMS chamber still shows the level
"OK", then it's a mainboard issue.
1. Mainboard has no response to the

Mainboard
level signal of VMS Chamber.
faulty
3.7.13 Warning Icons - VMS Chamber cannot be filled
Icon and
Name
Both LOW and 1. Remove and clean V3.

HIGH level 2. Make sure that ink ows to the VMS
sensor of VMS Valve 3 faulty
Chamber when V3 is energized.
Chamber HIGH 3. Replace if faulty.
level always OFF
VMS
1. Remove the main lter.
Chamber The restrictor
2. Clean the ruby restrictor on the
cannot be on the
manifold.
lled manifold of
3. Make sure that ink can ow through
main lter is
the ruby restrictor (Item 9 in 1.3.4 and
clogged
1.3.5 Ink Core Top view)
1. Check the continuity between VMS

Level Detector and Ink Core
Interface Board.
of VMS location. Example: If the Low level
Chamber cable(WHITE) is shorted to the
faulty GND(BLACK), the diagnosis screen
will show the VMS Chamber Low Level
as "OK".
1. Mainboard has no response to the

Mainboard
level signal of VMS Chamber.
faulty

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3.7.14 Warning Icons - Mixer Tank Full
Icon and
Name
The HIGH level 1. After the "Mixer Tank Full" warning

sensor of Mixer appears on the screen, makeup will
Tank is ON no longer be added to the mix tank
Too much ink and ink will need to be drained from
in the mixer the drain tube.
Mixer Tank
tank 2. If the ink viscosity is high, it is
Full
recommended that the ink in the
mixer tank be drained below the OK
(medium) level.
Printer shaking 1. Make sure the printer does not shake

while running during running.
Viscosity
Calibration set
1. Set Viscosity Calibration mode to
to manual and
Auto.
large
2. Replace the printer installation
temperature
environment to reduce the
di erence
temperature di erence if possible.
between day
and night
1. Check the continuity between Mixer

Level detector Level Detector(LVBU) and Ink Core
of Mixer tank Interface Board.
is faulty
1. Remove the cable J8 from Mainboard.

After removing J8 the mixer tank will
Mainboard
show empty on the screen if the
faulty
mainboard is working well.
3.7.15 Warning Icons - Encoder over speed
Icon and
Name
The message The max 1. Edit the current message, examine the
cannot be printed printed dots max printed dots parameter.
at the required parameter is 2. Reduce the max printed dots to the
width too high minimum allowable value.
Encoder
over speed 1. Create a new message - use a smaller
The selected
font if this is feasible.
font is too
2. Ensure that the max printed dots is
large.
set to the minimum allowable value.
1. Reduce the line speed.

2. If the encoder source is External, it
The current needs to increase the width in F3 to
line speed is eliminate the warning.
too fast. 3. It is recommended to use a smaller
diameter synchronous wheel and a
larger pulse encoder.

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3.7.16 Warning Icons - Insufficient time for phasing
Icon and
Name
1. Check the product detector for double

Not enough
Insu cient time triggering problems.
time to
Insu cient to compile 2. If continuous print is active, increase
perform phase
time for between prints. the distance between the prints.
detection
phasing 3. Make sure the message does not
have leading or trailing spaces.
3.7.17 Warning Icons - Solvent Chamber Empty
Icon and
Name
The level sensor Solvent

1. Make sure there is makeup in the
in the Solvent Chamber is
makeup cartridge.
Chamber does not lled
2. Clean stop the printer and Clean start,
not detect the properly during
it will re ll automatically.
Solvent Makeup operation
Chamber
Empty 1. Make sure that the makeup is
（F540/F560 Makeup is not conductive
have no this conductive 2. Use original makeup and restart the
warning） printer
1. Check the continuity between

Flushing tank Level Detector(LVL)
and Ink Core Interface Board.
of Solvent location. Example: If the level
Chamber is cable(RED) is shorted to the
faulty GND(BLACK), the diagnosis screen
will show the Solvent Level(Flushing
Tank) as “OK".
3.7.18 Warning Icons - Service Due
Icon and
Name
The printer has 1. Perform necessary maintenance job

reached the according to the actual situation.
Printer requires
preset 2. Enter the maintenance password and
servicing.
maintenance reset the maintenance time in
Service Due time MACHINE SET menu.

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Appendix A: Speed table
This table is calculated based on the 0.417mm print dot interval and the frequency of 76.8kHz,
for reference only.
High HQ HQ HQ HQ HQ HQ HQ HQ HQ HQ HQ HQ HQ HQ HQ
Dots Normal
speed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
5 - 320 - 192 128 96 76 64 54 48 42 38 34 32 29 27 25
6 - 274 - 160 106 80 64 53 45 40 35 32 29 26 24 22 21
7 - 240 - 137 91 68 54 45 39 34 30 27 24 22 21 19 18
9 192 106 - - 71 53 42 35 30 26 23 21 19 17 16 15 14
12 147 80 - - 53 40 32 26 22 20 17 16 14 13 12 11 10
13 137 73 - - 49 36 29 24 21 18 16 14 13 12 11 10 9
16 90 60 - - - 30 24 20 17 15 13 12 10 10 9 8 8
19 - 38 - - - 25 20 16 14 12 11 10 9 8 7 7 6
20 - 34 - - - 24 19 16 13 12 10 9 8 8 7 6 6
25 46 25 - - - 19 15 12 10 9 8 7 6 6 5 5 5
27 - 22 - - - 17 14 11 10 8 7 7 6 5 5 5 4
34 - 15 - - - - 11 9 8 7 6 5 5 4 4 4 3
Example of dot interval

Notes:
1. Speed Unit is meter per minutes.

2. High speed mode only supports 9, 12, 16, 25 dots, and 25 dots only support three
lines of 7x5 font message layout.
3. The F530/540 series does not support high speed mode. 6, 13, 20, 27 dots for
printing 6x5 fonts and for F560 series only.
4. HQ1 to HQ15 means High Quality Mode 1 to 15.
5. Character print width depends on actual line speed (Without an encoder).
6. For example, 16 dots printing (2 lines printing, 7x5 font), if the dot interval required
to be printed is 0.2mm (the width of each characters is about 1.2mm include the
gap between each characters) , the speed ratio is 0.2 / 0.417 = 0.48, so the normal
speed is 60 x 0.48 = 28.8m/min, the speed under high speed mode is 90 x 0.48 =
43.2 m/min

Appendix B: 60µm Samples
Note: The sample is F560-60Si standard machine printout, the dot interval is about 0.417mm, after
distribution and printing may be slightly different from the actual printing, please refer to the actual result.

Appendix C: 50µm Samples
Note: The sample is F560-50Si standard machine printout, the dot interval is about 0.417mm, after distribution and printing may be
slightly different from the actual printing, please refer to the actual result.

Appendix D: 40µm Samples
Note: The sample is F560-40Si standard machine printout, the dot interval is about 0.33mm, after distribution and printing may be
slightly different from the actual printing, please refer to the actual result.

Appendix E: Dimension data
Printer
570.00mm
348.00mm 286.50mm
Printhead
256.50mm
243.50mm 16.50mm
4.50mm
122.50mm 41.00mm

Printhead stand

Appendix F: Chip Production Batch
Production Batch Code Production Batch Code
2018-01 0D 2020-01 25
2018-02 0E 2020-02 26
2018-03 0F 2020-03 27
2018-04 10 2020-04 28
2018-05 11 2020-05 29
2018-06 12 2020-06 2A
2018-07 13 2020-07 2B
2018-08 14 2020-08 2C
2018-09 15 2020-09 2D
2018-10 16 2020-10 2E
2018-11 17 2020-11 2F
2018-12 18 2020-12 30
2019-01 19 2021-01 31
2019-02 1A 2021-02 32
2019-03 1B 2021-03 33
2019-04 1C 2021-04 34
2019-05 1D 2021-05 35
2019-06 1E 2021-06 36
2019-07 1F 2021-07 37
2019-08 20 2021-08 38
2019-09 21 2021-09 39
2019-10 22 2021-10 3A
2019-11 23 2021-11 3B
2019-12 24 2021-12 3C
Note:
The chip code is laser engraved on each chip, e.g. makeup chip FXXX-S2A, the last two 2A corresponds to the
production batch of June 2020 in the above table.

Fastjet reserves the right to modify the technical characteristics of the product without prior notice.
Manufacturer
Name: Shanghai Fastjet Electronic Equipment Co., Ltd.

A d d . : No.18 Building, Lane 699, Zhangwenmiao Road,
Fengxian District, Shanghai
Te l : 00 86 21-57484418
Fax: 00 86 21-57484498
http://www.fast-jet.com

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Chapters in the Manua .........................................................................2

Fluid Safety Guideline ..........................................................................5

Compressed Air Safety Guideline ......................................................8

1. Main Part .................................................................10

1.3 Ink Compartment Overvie ..........................................................23

1.4 Electrical Compartment Overvie ...............................................51

3.4 Backlight Fault .............................................................................73

Appendix A: Speed tabl ..............................................85

Appendix F: Chip Production Batc ............................91

Fastjet F500 Series Printer

About the Manual

The Word ‘Printer’

For example, 200 mm.

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Do not fit or remove any connector on the

Chapters in the Manual

Chapter Chapter Name Description

3 Main Parts Describes the main parts of the printer

Provides the maintenance and maintenance

Fastjet F500 Service Manual Page 2

General Safety Guidelines

Electrical Safety Guidelines

Electrical Power Supply

PERSONAL INJURY. Lethal voltages are present within this equipment

Fastjet F500 Service Manual Page 3

PERSONAL INJURY. A high AC voltage is present at the inverter and

For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet must be installed near

Bonding and Grounding

PERSONAL INJURY. Do not use the printer if there is any

Fastjet F500 Service Manual Page 4

PERSONAL INJURY. Always ground conductive equipment to an

PERSONAL INJURY. A resistance reading from the grounded service

PERSONAL INJURY. The PCBs contain static sensitive devices. A

PERSONAL INJURY. Always prevent static discharge from occurring.

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Always empty the service trays frequently.

Fluid Safety Guidelines

Fastjet F500 Service Manual Page 5

Ink and Make-up Fluid

Always wear protective clothing and rubber gloves.

Always wear goggles with side-shields or a face mask. It is also

Apply barrier hand cream before handling ink.

If ink or make-up fluid contaminates the skin, wash immediately with

Do not smoke or use a naked flame in the vicinity of these

Immediately after use, remove any tissue or cloth that becomes

PERSONAL INJURY. When setting up the nozzle, direct the ink

PERSONAL INJURY. The cleaning agent is irritating to the eyes and

Always wear protective rubber gloves and clothing.

Always wear goggles with side-shields or a face mask. It is also

Apply barrier hand cream before handling the cleaning agent.

PERSONAL INJURY. The cleaning agent is volatile and highly

Do not smoke or use a naked flame in the vicinity of the cleaning

Immediately after use, remove any tissue or cloth that becomes

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Make sure that the cleaning agent is

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Compressed Air Safety Guidelines

PERSONAL INJURY. Airborne particles and substances are a health

UI Related Safety Guidelines

RISK OF DATA LOSS. Ensure that the correct message name is

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EXCESSIVE USE OF MAKE-UP FLUID. As solvent is used during

DAMAGE TO GUTTER. Never attempt to bend the gutter. Its position

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Adhere to prescribed circuit limitations when