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SmartDate 3 06/08
SECTION 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
SmartDate 3
Operation Manual
SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
1 General Information
1.1 Introduction
This Manual and other manuals in the documentation set out to
explain how to safely install, operate and service your SmartDate 3
Overprinter.
The actual design of your system depends on the options installed
and system configuration.
Models available
SmartDate 3 Intermittent (SD3i)
SmartDate 3 Continuous (SD3c)
SmartDate3i 107 (SD3i 107)
SmartDate3c 128 (SD3c 128)
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Serial/I.D./Rating Label
This label is located on the rear of the controller unit and indicates
the following:
• CE mark
• MARKEM corporation Logo
• Country of manufacture
• Machine type
• Patent information
• Electrical specifications
• Year of manufacture
• Serial number
• Reference number
• NRTL approval information (MET)
220 - 240 V
USE ONLY WITH 250 V
FUSES/EMPLOYER
UNIQUEMENT AVEC
DES FUSIBLES DE 250 V
110 - 120 V
This label is situated under the main power connector and On/Off
switch. It indicates the AC voltage configuration for the machine.
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Bitmap Fonts
These are fast to update but can only be scaled in multiples of the
base font size. A font that is magnified many times will not have a
smooth appearance. These fonts provide the best performance for
dates/times and incremental values.
SmartDate 3 has three bitmap fonts stored internally these are:
• Markem.Imaje Font 1 and 2
• Corpus Christi in three base sizes
• Austin in two base sizes
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Scalable Fonts
These fonts can be set to any size and maintain a smooth profile as
the size is increased. Fields that use these fonts do, however, take
longer to update than fields that use bitmap fonts. This can restrict
the maximum product rate if these fonts are used for fields that
change from one print to the next.
SmartDate 3 has two internal scalable fonts:
• Swiss Bold – (Our version of Helvetica)
• OCR B – (This is used for human readable text on EAN/UPC
barcodes)
Other fonts can be downloaded into the SmartDate 3 as needed.
SmartDate 3 can store 3 additional scalable fonts as well as the 2
internal scalable fonts.
ILF Fonts
Markem.Imaje Fast fonts, or ILF fonts, combine fast field update of
bitmap fonts with the smooth profile of scalable fonts. The speed
benefits over other font types will vary depending upon the number
of fields and the size and original type of fonts used for these fields.
ILF fonts are supported by CoLOS Create Pro and CoLOS Control
for Windows V4.2 onwards. A font file is created for each size/style
combination of ILF font used. CoLOS Create Pro provides details of
the memory requirements of these files.
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Printing:
More than 1,000 bitmap and scalable font
styles are available including non Roman
Font Styles
Characters, both resident and downloadable,
plus use of the True Type fonts as bitmap data.
Independent height / width text magnification
Font Sizes (limited only be the maximum print area and
printhead resolution.
Orientation Any mix of orientation.
ITF, Code 39, Code 128, EAN 8, EAN 13, EAN
Barcodes
128, UPC A and UPC E.
Any symbols and logos, 300 dpi and any size
Graphics up to the maximum print area, or 64Kb image
size (*.bmp format).
Automatic Real Time, Date, Batch and Shift
Special Information. Automatic ‘Best Before End’ offset
Functions calculation and coding. Incremental
alphanumeric text and barcodes.
Local
SmartDate 512Kb
Memory
Machine Inputs: ‘Print’ input signal status.
Interface Outputs: Interlock Output
80 character (2 x 40) backlit LCD display and
Operator Wipe Clean Key Panel for local entry of
Interface variable information, complete with Full
Diagnostics capability.
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Printing:
More than 1,000 bitmap and scalable font
styles are available including non Roman
Font Styles Characters, both resident and downloadable,
plus use of the True Type fonts as bitmap
data.
Independent height / width text magnification
Font Sizes (limited only be the maximum print area and
printhead resolution.
Orientation Any mix of orientation.
ITF, Code 39, Code 128, EAN 8, EAN 13,
Barcodes
EAN 128, UPC A and UPC E.
Any symbols and logos, 300dpi and any size
Graphics up to the maximum print area, or 64Kb image
size (*.bmp format).
Advanced Print System for effective ribbon
save / use. Automatic Real Time, Date, Batch
Special
and Shift Information. Automatic ‘Best Before
Functions
End’ offset calculation and coding.
Incremental alphanumeric text and barcodes.
Local
SmartDate 512Kb
Memory
Machine Inputs: ‘Print’ input signal status.
Interface Outputs: Interlock Output
80 character (2 x 40) backlit LCD display and
Operator Wipe Clean Key Panel for local entry of
Interface variable information, complete with Full
Diagnostics capability.
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SECTION 2
SAFETY
SmartDate 3
Operation Manual
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2 Safety
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2.6.1 Isopropanol
Hazards Identification
Isopropanol Wipes
Highly Flammable
Most Important Hazards
Isopropanol Kits
Highly Flammable
Most Important Hazards
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Ingestion
Accidental Release
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Isopropanol Wipes
Form Of Liquid
Colour Colourless
Odour Characteristic
(Density) (2.07)
Isopropanol Kits
Form Liquid
Colour Colourless
Odour Characteristic
(Density) (2.07)
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Hazardous Decomposition
Peroxides
Products
Toxicological information
Isopropanol Wipes
Isopropanol Kits
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Disposal Considerations
Transport Information
Isopropanol Wipes
UN-No 1219
Item 3o(b)
HI/UN No 1219
EmS 3-06
MFAG 305
ICAO Class 3
UN/ID No 1219
Isopropanol Kits
UN-No 1219
IMDG Class II
Packaging group II
TATA 1219
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ADR/RID 3, 3o(b)
Regulatory information
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SECTION 3
INSTALLATION
SmartDate 3
Operation Manual
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3 Installation
3.1 Unpacking
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8 9
10
5 7
4 11
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Check that all items are present and undamaged before proceeding.
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Air Exhaust
Air Inlet
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3.5 Clutch
SmartDate 3 uses a clutch to compensate for the variations in the
diameter of the ribbons as they are used.
The clutch tension of the SmartDate 3 foil supply is critical for
correct machine operation. Some symptoms of clutch malfunction
such as, persistent foil breakage, foil slack and overlapping prints
may be corrected by adjusting the clutch tension.
The clutch pads are soaked in a light oil, and when new a small
amount of seepage may initially occur after installation. Any excess
oil should be cleaned from the printer after approximately one week
of running.
The torque setting of the clutch should be checked each time the
ribbon is changed or alternatively once a week.
For guidance please refer to the Clutch Set up Procedure in
Section 7 - Setup and Timing Issues.
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1 1
A 1 A
2 2 2
1. Printhead
2. Print anvil or roller
3. Intermittent printers: A = 1.0 mm - 1.5 mm gap
4. Continuous printers: A = 0.5 mm - 1.0 mm gap
Adjustment to the print gap can be made by adding or removing the
shims provided with the mounting bracket.
For further details please refer to the Bracket Assembly Manual.
Air pressure settings are application specific and adjustments may
have to be made to suit different materials.
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0.5 mm - 1.0 mm
Printhead
Print Roller
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Printhead Printhead
Host Comms Control I/O Control Power
Note: The 25 way D-Type cable must be fitted such that a tool is
required to undo them. At no point should the unit be powered
until these are securely attached to each unit.
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24VDC
PNP PRINT GO
RELAY 24VDC
SENSOR
SIG
0V
SIG
3 2 1 3 2 1
15 Way
Female
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Pin Purpose
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In SET mode
Unit OK is switched off when the key is turned to SET mode.
The contacts should be used to provide an interlock to the overall
control of the packaging machine.
Pins 7 and 8 on 15-way connector are the usual open relay contacts
for Unit OK. The contact is closed when the printer is ready to print.
It is recommended that this signal is always used to prevent
unmarked products being produced.
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Pin Connection
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3.10 Power Up
The main power switch for the machine is on the rear of the
controller unit.
When first switched ON the SmartDate 3 will automatically try to
calibrate the ribbon sensor. This is done to check that the ribbon is
moving at the correct speed and the correct distance.
A Hall sensor is fitted to the printer body and a small magnet is fitted
to the Sensor shaft assembly on the Cassette. When the Cassette is
inserted and secured by closing the latch, the ribbon is driven a fixed
distance. The ribbon, when driven, will rotate the Sensor shaft
assembly. The Hall sensor checks that the magnet on the cassette
sensor shaft revolves the correct number of times.
If the clutch tension for the ribbon is too strong, or if the ribbon is
slipping, the calibration will fail.
If the message CALIBRATION FAILED is displayed, remove the
cassette. Check that the ribbon is threaded correctly and try again,
whilst ensuring that the shuttle is in Home position.
If your SmartDate 3 has been installed correctly and the required
job file has been selected, your printer should now be operational.
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SECTION 4
MACHINE OVERVIEW
SmartDate 3
Operation Manual
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4 Machine Overview
Models
The SmartDate 3 is available in four printer types.
• SmartDate 3 Intermittent
• SmartDate 3 Continuous
• SmartDate 3i 107 Intermittent
• SmartDate 3c 128 Continuous
The type of model required is dependent on the application.
Main Components
The main components of the SmartDate 3 are as follows:
• Printer body unit containing drive system and thermal transfer
printhead.
• Printer body cassette with ribbon supply and waste rewind.
• Controller unit containing main operation PCBs.
• Connecting cables for printhead power and control.
• Connecting cable for I/O signals.
• Air supply connections for printhead operation.
• Encoder for substrate speed tracking (SmartDate3c only).
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12 dots = 1mm
Step 1
Step 3
Step 4
Direction of
Print
PRINT
Step 23
Step 24
Step 26
The resulting character may then be part of the design text or a part
of a Graphic or a Logo. This process happens extremely fast and
the printed character may only take a fraction of a second to print.
For example:
The above character is represented as 26 steps long, just over
2 mm. If the print speed were 100 mm/sec, this character would only
take approximately 2/100 of a second to print.
Note: SmartDate 3 in Hi Speed mode can print at 1000 mm/sec.
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The choice of mode will depend on the type of application and the
operator’s main objectives:
• If saving ribbon is the main objective, choose one of the Ribbon
Save mode options.
• If print quality or speed is the main objective, choose one of the
Non-Ribbon Save mode options.
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SmartDate 3 Continuous
This SmartDate 3 can be set to:
• Standard Mode Operation
• Radial Ribbon Save Mode
• High speed Mode
• Advanced Print System
Note: Hi Speed mode is disabled if APS is selected.
SmartDate3c 128
This SmartDate 3 can be set to:
• Standard Mode Operation
• Radial Ribbon Save Mode
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Hi Speed Options
Hi Speed mode is a menu-selected option.
When DISABLED, the printer runs as standard and produces the full
density, high quality image as expected.
When the mode is ENABLED, you can set the threshold from which
it begins to operate, by setting this threshold from 30 mm/sec to
600 mm/sec.
When Hi Speed mode is selected and the running speed reaches
the selected threshold speed, the printer automatically changes to
Hi Speed mode operation.
Once Hi Speed mode is operating, the resulting print quality is
slightly lower than standard, but it offers all of the above listed
benefits.
For information on how to enable Hi Speed mode, please refer to
Section 6.
The following information is relevant to Hi Speed mode on the
SmartDate 3:
Threshold (ON/OFF)
The DEFAULT setting for HI Speed mode is DISABLED.
When DISABLED, the machine operates in normal operating mode
where the print speed remains constant.
When Hi Speed mode is ENABLED, a threshold speed must be set.
Once Hi Speed mode is enabled, settings such as background
energy levels are adjusted to optimise operation in Hi Speed mode.
However, on certain substrates these energy levels may need to be
manually adjusted to optimise performance.
Contact your Markem.Imaje Business Centre before attempting to
perform these adjustments.
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Limitations
The use of Hi Speed mode has major speed benefits to the
customer, however, there are some points of this feature which must
be considered when qualifying an application.
• When Hi Speed mode is selected, the maximum print speed is
1000mm/sec.
• When Hi Speed mode is enabled the print quality will be reduced
from the high quality achieved in normal mode.
• Just as today, where not all applications will achieve 600 mm/
sec, for the new machines not all applications will achieve
1000 mm/sec. Application qualification is required to determine
maximum speed, and the threshold speed at which the threshold
should be set.
• You will not be permitted to print in Hi Speed mode at speeds
lower than 30 mm/s. Printing in Hi Speed mode at very low
speeds can lead to a damaged Printhead.
• Hi Speed mode may reduce the quality of certain bitmaps used.
• Due to the castellation of characters with Hi Speed mode, it is not
recommended to print characters less than 2 mm high. The
BOLD font types will typically provide more consistent results.
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How it works
Interlace mode is a menu selected option. When OFF, the printer
runs as standard producing a full density, high quality image. If
interlace mode is selected (ON), then for the “First Print” a pattern is
used to only transfer half of the ink, giving a reduced contrast print.
For the “Second Print”, the Printhead is energised differently to print
the alternate image. The result being two “draft mode” prints for half
the price of a full density print.
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Limitations
The use of interlace mode has major cost and uptime benefits,
however, there are limitations of this feature which must be
considered when qualifying an application.
1. When Interlace Mode is selected, the maximum print speed
recommended is 400 mm/sec.
2. Ensure the materials are printed at the correct speeds, and that
an acceptable “First” and “Second” print can be achieved.
3. Interlace Mode is not available on the SmartDate3c
4. Due to the lower density, Interlace mode should not be used to
print critical barcodes or automatically readable information.
5. If the information to be printed changes between first and second
prints (e.g. BBE Date increments) then some sections of the
second print may be solid (full density) print rather than the
chequered image. This will not decrease readability.
6. As with SmartDate 3, it is not possible to achieve identical first
and second prints. As the printer “warms up”, depending upon
running speed the balance will change slightly. Also, as
described above, the pattern will change first to second print
giving a small difference.
7. Due to the lower contrast achieved with interlace mode, it is not
recommended to print characters less than 2 mm high. Check
the legend depending upon font style selected. The BOLD font
types will typically provide more consistent results in interlace
mode.
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METHOD 1
Print 1 Print 2 Print 3 Print 4 Print 5
Print Direction
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Image Direction
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Print 6 Print 7
METHOD 2
Print 1 Print 2 Print 3 Print 4 Print 5
Print Direction
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Image Direction
20/05/03 20/05/03
Print 7 Print 6
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Fixed Ratio
This option is best used on fixed speed applications. The amount of
ribbon saved will depend on the acceptable level of print density.
The higher the ratio, the more ribbon will be saved but the fainter the
print on the Substrate.
Varying Ratio
This option is generally used to achieve the best print quality when
the Substrate speed is variable.
e.g. The normal running speed is, for example 500 mm/sec but at
times the speed can go as high as 1500 mm/sec
If SmartDate 3 were running in Standard Mode the maximum print
speed would be 600 mm/sec, this would mean that printing would
not be possible when the Substrate speed was higher.
Varying Ratio mode allows the user to set the normal running
speed to any figure up to 600 mm/sec and the prints will be at a 1 to
1 ratio. When the Substrate speed ramps up to higher than 600 mm/
sec the APS mode will automatically compensate by whatever ratio
is necessary to achieve a print.
The Print density will be compromised when APS is activated. The
print quality will not be as good as the normal 1:1 ratio but the
SmartDate would however be able to achieve a print.
The object here is not to save ribbon, but to achieve the best quality
print under the conditions.
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A A A
A A A
Print Ratios: 1:1 2:1 3:1
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APS not only allows ribbon to be saved but also enables the
SmartDate3c to print at faster speeds.
If SmartDate3c were set to run at a print speed of 500 mm/sec with
a ratio of 3:1 this would enable the Substrate to be run at 1500 mm/
sec. This would obviously be with a reduced print contrast on the
Substrate.
In some applications the normal running speed of the Substrate may
be within the SmartDate3c standard 1:1 print speed range i.e. less
than 600 mm/sec
The Substrate may however sometimes run at higher speeds e.g.
1000 mm/sec for short periods of time.
If this is the case, SmartDate3c would not normally be able to print
at a 1:1 ratio at these higher speeds but could print if using APS.
If the best quality print is the main priority then 1:1 is the best option.
It may however still be acceptable to have a few prints with less
contrast than have no print on the Substrate. This is when APS
Varying Ratio Mode can be used. This is done by running as much
as possible at the normal print speed, but then activating the lowest
APS ratio if the Substrate speed increases.
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SmartDate 3
Operation Manual
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5 Machine Operation
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SmartDate3c
The SmartDate3c prints while the substrate is moving. In this case
the printhead only moves out to the print position and has no linear
motion.
The Continuous model uses a ribbon shuttle to match the speed of
the substrate. As with the intermittent model, the ribbon waste
rewind spool is connected to the ribbon drive mechanism when the
cassette is inserted and secured. The shuttle transport shafts are
connected to the shuttle carriage, which in turn is driven.
A shaft encoder tracks the substrate speed. The SmartDate3c
matches the shuttle speed accordingly.
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Shuttle
SmartDate3c LH SmartDate3c RH
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LAYOUT:- ABCDE
COUNT :- 138659 DETAIL
RUN
POWER STATUS PRINT
EXIT ENTER SET
SmartDate 3 ‘Softkeys’
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RUN
POWER STATUS PRINT
EXIT ENTER SET
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RUN
POWER STATUS PRINT
EXIT ENTER SET
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SELECT FILTER*
PRODUCT CLEAR CHANGE
RUN
POWER STATUS PRINT
EXIT ENTER SET
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LAYOUT : DEFAULT
NEXT PREVIOUS
RUN
POWER STATUS PRINT
EXIT ENTER SET
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FILENAME : _
RUN
POWER STATUS PRINT
EXIT ENTER SET
1. “FILENAME : _” appears
2. Enter the product filename using the following:
and to move the cursor left or right
and to change the character
3. Press ENTER
4. “RETRIEVING” message appears
5. The product data is retrieved from the Host PC
6. Enter any variable fields, as prompted
7. Press ENTER
8. “SELECT COMPLETE, PRESS ENTER TO CONTINUE”
message appears
9. Press ENTER
10. The new layout is selected
11. Printing starts with the new information
12. If the product does not exist or if no connection is made to the
Host PC or if ABORT is pressed, the message “RETRIEVE
FAILED” is displayed
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FILENAME :_ P Markem.Imaje 1
NEXT PREVIOUS
RUN
POWER STATUS PRINT
EXIT ENTER SET
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RUN
POWER STATUS PRINT
EXIT ENTER SET
RUN
POWER STATUS PRINT
EXIT ENTER SET
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NODES: –S S S S– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
HELP CONTINUE
RUN
POWER STATUS PRINT
EXIT ENTER SET
1. Press CONTINUE
2. “SELECT COMPLETE, PRESS ENTER TO CONTINUTE”
message appears
If you are in Set mode:
• Turn the keyswitch to RUN
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RUN
POWER STATUS PRINT
EXIT ENTER SET
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RUN
POWER STATUS PRINT
EXIT ENTER SET
Note: The Set Overprint option will only appear in Run mode if
selected in the Restricted Access mode settings.
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RUN
POWER STATUS PRINT
EXIT ENTER SET
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DISPLAY 0 mm REGISTRATION
DETAIL + -
RUN
POWER STATUS PRINT
EXIT ENTER SET
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In Set mode the printer does not respond to Print Go signals and the
Status OK output is switched to open circuit.
Some Set mode functions can be password protected. This is
enabled in a restricted access mode.
• Turn the keyswitch to SET.
RUN
POWER STATUS PRINT
EXIT ENTER SET
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SET MODE
DARKNESS - Xmm
LOCAL HOST
DATABASE PC
SPEED + Xmm
- Ymm NEXT
YES MANUAL
RETRIEVE NO CALIBRATE
RIBBON FEED
RETRIEVE
HEAD HOME
CLEAR FILENAME
HEAD OUT
RETRIEVE ALL
DISPLAY IO
VIEW LAYOUT
INPUTS
FORMA OUTPUTS
LOGO
TIME DATE
DELETE FONT
VIEW TIME/DATE
SET DATE
FILES IN DATABASE
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RUN
POWER STATUS PRINT
EXIT ENTER SET
4. Press ENTER
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RUN
POWER STATUS PRINT
EXIT ENTER SET
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RUN
POWER STATUS PRINT
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5.13.1 PC Mode
This option provides access to a set of menus that allow the
operator to control the Local database.
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Retrieve
Description
Menu
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Free Space
Description
Menu
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Database
Manager Description
Menu
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File Manager
Description
Menu
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View Files
Description
Menu
Card Status
Description
Menu
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CLEAR COUNTS?
YES NO
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Manual
Description
Control Menu
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Input Screen
PRINT GO OFF
NEXT PREVIOUS OUTPUTS
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4. Press ENTER
The internal clock for the SmartDate 3 can be set remotely using the
network control software.
To change the date:
1. Press SET DATE
2. The date will be displayed in DD-MMM-YY format
3. Change the date using the following:
and to move the cursor between day, month and year
and to increase/decrease the day, month or year
4. Press ENTER
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DEBOUNCE TIME : 0 ms
NEXT PREVIOUS CHANGE
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Parameter Description
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ENTER PASSWORD
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GENERAL INFORMATION
SmartDate 3
Operation Manual
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6 Restricted Access
SmartDate 3 has a number of Restricted Access menus, which
allow the configuration of the printer to be altered.
Configuration parameters should only require changing directly after
installation. This guide is intended for use by qualified maintenance
personnel only.
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RESTRICTED
ACCESS MODE
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MONTH XXX
DAY 1 - 8, 9 -16, 17 - 24
DAY IDENTIFIER
WEEK CODES
WEEK IDENTIFIER
WEEKDAY IDENTIFIER
HOUR CODES
MINUTE IDENTIFIER
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BBE GROUP
NONE
MONTHLY ON 1ST DAY AT 00:00
Max. Range: 28TH / 23:00
BBE LANGUAGE
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ENTER PASSWORD:
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A * will be displayed for each digit entered, and the ENTER key
should be pressed when the complete password has been typed.
The passwords for each access level are fixed. The key sequences
are given on the last page of this section. This page may be
removed if passwords are being used, and this manual is freely
available.
When a password is enabled for a key, SmartDate 3 will request
entry of a key sequence before allowing access to the option.
The four levels are intended for use by different user types:
• Level 1 – Operators
• Level 2 – Line Supervisors
• Level 3 – Maintenance Personnel
• SYSTEM – Markem.Imaje Personnel and Line Managers
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LEVEL 1 – ––––
NEXT PREVIOUS CHANGE
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The NEXT and PREVIOUS keys are used to scroll through the four
access levels.
Select CHANGE, the following screen is displayed:
LEVEL 1 – ––––
ENABLE DISABLE
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Use the Arrow keys to move the cursor to the required softkey
option.
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The “–” on the screen indicate which softkey is associated with the
button numbers shown below.
For example reading from left to right the first underscore activates
the Restricted Set up buttons (Enter and Exit pressed at the same
time) the next “–” are softkeys 1 2 3 and 4
Restricted
Access Mode Softkey Softkey Softkey Softkey
(EXIT + ENTER) #1 #2 #3 #4
LEVEL 1 – ––––
ENABLE DISABLE
#1 #2 #3 #4
EXIT ENTER
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Example:
LEVEL 1 – E– – – –
ENABLE DISABLE
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In the above example LEVEL 1 has access via the level 1 password
to the SELECT PRODUCT option (Softkey 1).
Access to the other softkeys and Restricted Access mode will
depend on the other users protection level.
If all users have a “–” for a particular key (or Restricted Access) then
no password protection will exist on that key.
The protection level for the particular user, may then be changed
using the softkeys.
Note: The System password is the only one, which when active
allow access to change the password settings.
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NODES: M– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
SLAVES MY NODE
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It is possible to change:
• The Master Node number.
• Network machines which are to be slaves.
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NODES: S M S– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
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BATCH COUNT : 0
NEXT PREVIOUS RESET
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6.7.2 Timings
This option lists speeds and times for the last print cycle performed.
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Parameter Description
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RESET PARAMETERS ?
YES NO
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CLEAR DATABASE ?
YES NO
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MACHINE
OPTIONS COMMS PRINTER LAYOUT
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Parameter Description
Printer Model
Range: SmartDate2, This allows the user to select the Printer
SmartDate 3. Model.
Default: SmartDate 3
Printer Type
Range:
53 mm Intermittent
53 mm Continuous This allows the user to select the Printer
107 mm Intermittent Type.
128 mm Continious
Default:
53 mm Intermittent
Select In Run This allows the user to select a new
Range: YES, NO product code from the RUN mode
Default: NO screen.
This is a SmartDate3c option.
Move Print In Run
This allows the user to adjust the
Range: YES, NO
position of the printed image in the
Default: NO
direction of the print when in RUN
mode.
Default Run Screen
This allows the user to select between
Range: Standard/
viewing the Standard screen or Detail
Detail
screen when in RUN Mode.
Default: Standard
When enabled, this allows the user to
keep a record of specific field
information from each print.
Log Printed Data The field in the print design must be
Range: On, Off created as a Logged Field in CoLOS
Default: Off Create Pro.
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6.10 Comms
This option allows the following communication parameters to be
viewed and changed.
Parameter Description
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Auxilliary Port
Baud
This allows the user to set the Baud rate
Range: 9600,19200
for the ASCII Comms function.
38400
Default: 9600
Default Comms
Port
This allows the user to set the Protocol for
Range: CimComms,
the Default Comms Port.
Aux Port or None
Default: CimComms
This is the amount of time allowed for
Transfer Timeout situations where one machine node is
Range: 30 secs - downloading data and a second node
10 mins requests data. If the first node has not
Default: 30 secs completed the download before the set
time, the second request will be aborted.
Select Timeout
This allows the user to set the Time limit
Range: 30 - 600 sec
for the Select Product function.
Default: 30 sec
OEM LCD
This allows the user to enable the OEM
Immediate update
Host packaging machine screen function
Range: Yes or No
if available.
Default: No
Allows you to select if a PC is/is not
connected to your network. Only
available when using a Master/Slave
PC Network Server Network.
Range: YES, NO If a PC is connected, select Yes to send a
Default: YES message to the PC to stop it polling for
information.
SmartDate 3 can then send any
information to another SmartDate 3.
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6.11 Printer
This option allows the following printer parameters to be viewed and
changed:
Table 6–4 Printer Options
Parameter Description
Preheat
This allows the user to enable the
Range:Off or Auto
Printhead preheat function.
Default: Off
Print Darkness This allows the user to set the Darkness
Range: 60% to level for the print.
140%:
Default: 100% See Section 7 – Setup and Timing Issues
Only available on the SmartDate3c
Printer if the APS option is not enabled.
Hi-Speed Operation
Range: Disabled,
This allows the use select the Hi Speed
Enabled
Mode option.
Default: Disabled
See Section 3 – Machine Overview
Only available if Hi-Speed Operation is
Enabled.
Hi-Speed Threshold
Range: 50 mm/s to
This allows the user to select the speed
600 mm/s
that the Hi Speed option is activated.
Default: 600 mm/s
See Section 3 – Machine Overview
This is a SmartDate3c option.
APS Mode
Range: None, Fixed This allows the user to select the
Ratio or Varying Ratio Advanced Print System option.
Default: None
See Section 3 – Machine Overview
This allows the user to select the ratio the
print is to be compressed by , when using
Compress Image By
the Fixed Ratio option.
Range: 1.00 to 3.00
Default: 1.00
See Section 3 – Section 7 – Machine
Overview
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6.12 Layout
This option allows access to a further set of sub-menus, that allow
the operator to:
• Adjust the Best Before End group settings .
• Adjust the times of the Shift Code settings.
• Adjust Custom Code settings.
• Adjust the Image settings.
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Most of these parameter setting are associated with field types that
have been designed on CoLOS Create Pro.
The settings will determine how specific fields will react, relative to
the machine Date/Time clock settings.
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3. Press UPDATE
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6.13.1 Update
Allows you to set the period the BBE group is updated.
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Parameter Description
NEVER Use this mode if you want the BBE date to only
UPDATE update when you SELECT PRODUCT.
Use this mode if you want to update the BBE
date every day, or every 2 days, or every 7 days
etc. This is a common mode used in BBE dates,
as it allows the date to always be set to the
required offset put into the field.
Example
UPDATE A layout has a BBE date (dd/mm/yy format), an
EVERY DAY offset of 1 year, and the mode to update every
AT 00:00 day at 00:00. At 00:00 on 11/07/97 the BBE will
update from 11/7/98 to 12/7/98.
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Example
UPDATE
Set your mode to update on 6th at 08:00. With
MONTHLY
your offset of 1 year, it will only update monthly
ON THE 1ST
on the 6th of the month at 08:00.
DAY AT 00:00
Note: When the date is set to anything past the
28th it uses the 3rd last day, 2nd last day,
and 1st last day. This is so the mode can
cope with varying month lengths.
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6.13.2 Rounding
This parameter sets the format to be used when calculating the
rounding of the BBE date. It is performed to allow the BBE date to
be rounded to the nearest, previous, or next day or date before,
after, or before and after the BBE calculation is carried out.
• Press ROUNDING
NO ROUNDING
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Parameter Description
NO ROUNDING No rounding is performed.
DDD DAY - Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
Sunday.
Example
ROUND TO THE The BBE offset is set to 1 year, and you
PREVIOUS/ NEAREST/ require the BBE date to be rounded to the
NEXT DDD DAY OF next Monday before and after calculation.
THE WEEK BEFORE/ Every time the BBE date is updated, the
AFTER/ BEFORE AND date will immediately round forward to the
AFTER CALCULATION.
next Monday, increment the offset of 1
year, then round to the next Monday
again. If the same example was used but
was only set to round after the calculation,
then the BBE date will increment the offset
by 1 year, then round to the next Monday.
ROUND TO THE X DAY - 1st, 2nd, 3rd …………28th, 3rd
PREVIOUS/ NEAREST/
NEXT X DAY OF THE Last, 2nd Last, Last Day.
MONTH BEFORE/ As previous example except that the day
AFTER/ BEFORE AND of the week is replaced with a date in the
AFTER CALCULATION. month.
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6.13.3 Encoding
This parameter allows you to encode the BBE Date.
• Press ENCODING
The screen shows:
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6.13.4 General
Selects how SmartDate 3 deals with BBE dates when products are
selected at the control panel.
• Press GENERAL
There are two parameters, BBE Prompt Type and BBE language:
Parameter Description
Displays the date offset/Date, and allows you to
change the date(s) if required. The format of the
date displayed is 000/00/00 > dd/mm/yy.
BBE Language
Allows you to modify the BBE Date language of the BBE Group. The
letters in the month, e.g. May, are then changed to the selected
language. The languages available are English, German, Italian,
Dutch, French, Spanish, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian and
Japanese.
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NEXT PREVIOUS CHANGE
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This screen allows you to enter the start time of the shift.
• Press CHANGE and enter new start time.
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This screen allows you to enter the end time of the shift.
• Press CHANGE and enter new end time.
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This screen allows you to set the days which use this shift:
1. Press CHANGE
2. Enter the new data using the following:
and to move the cursor left or right
and to change the character
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Parameter Description
Shift ID
Range: Full 128 ASCII This allows the user to set the
Character Set Shift Identifier.
Default: I
Shift Starts
This allows the user to set the
Range: 00:00 to 23:59
start time of the shift.
Default: 00:00
Shift Ends
This allows the user to set the
Range: 00:00 to 23:59
end time of the shift.
Default: 08:00
Shift Working Days
This allows the user to set the
Range: (MTWTFSS)
shift working days.
Default: (MTWTFSS)
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Month Codes
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Weekday Codes
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6.16 Image
This option allows the following printer parameters to be viewed and
changed:
Parameter Description
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Image Height
Range:
Sets the length of the printed image, in the
5 - 74 mm
direction of the substrate or Printhead
(SmartDate3i)
motion. This parameter is automatically
5 - 100 mm
altered when a new layout is selected.
(SmartDate3c)
Default: 53 mm
X Print Position
Range:
This allows the user to move the print in the
0 - 50 mm
direction of Printhead/ribbon motion.
(SmartDate3i)
0 - 150 mm
(See Setup and Timing Issues)
(SmartDate3c)
Default: 0
Y Print Position This allows the user to move the print across
Range: the Printhead/ribbon motion.
0 - 30 mm
Default: 0 (See Setup and Timing Issues)
This allows the user to select the font size for
Default Font the SmartDate 3 default layout.
Size
Range: 6, 8 point To activate the new font size the Database
Default: 6 point must be cleared and the layout details re-
entered.
BBE Range
Limiting
Sets a limiting range to the BBE Dates.
Range: YES, NO
Default: NO
BBE Date Base
Time
Range: At select/ Set at Selection or by the Last update
Last update
Default: At select
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Note: If the Year code function is used, this will affect all dates
including BBE dates.
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