Matan Digital Printing Ltd. The SprinterB Manuel d'utilisateur

The SprinterB User's Manual

vi The SprinterB User's M List of Figures Figure 2-1: Thermal Transfer Printing...

Replacing a Print Head Replacing and Adjusting the Print Heads 9-4 Sprinter User's Manual Figure 9-4: The Print Head Stops 18. Tighten the t

Replacing and Adjusting the Print Heads Adjusting the Print Heads Sprinter User's Manual 9-5 Adjusting the Print Heads The following section de

Adjusting the Print Heads Replacing and Adjusting the Print Heads 9-6 Sprinter User's Manual Figure 9-: The Print Head Locking Plate Print He

Replacing and Adjusting the Print Heads Adjusting the Print Heads Sprinter User's Manual 9-7 Figure 9-6: The Configuration Dialog Box 2. Fro

Adjusting the Print Heads Replacing and Adjusting the Print Heads 9-8 Sprinter User's Manual 11. Open the printed material and check if the hol

Replacing and Adjusting the Print Heads Adjusting the Power Supply Unit Sprinter User's Manual 9-9 Adjusting the Power Supply Unit Because the

Adjusting the Power Supply Unit Replacing and Adjusting the Print Heads 9-10 Sprinter User's Manual Figure 9-9: Power Supply Voltage Screw Yo

Sprinter User's Manual 10-1 10 Maintenance Draining the Air Filter You must drain the air filter on your own compressor, as well as that on the

Cleaning the Print Heads Maintenance 10-2 Sprinter User's Manual Cleaning the Print Heads The PRINT HEADS must be kept clean and free of scratc

Maintenance Cleaning the Dust Collector Sprinter User's Manual 10-3 Cleaning the Dust Collector The DUST COLLECTOR should be cleaned at the beg

The SprinterB User's Manual vii Figure 9-3: Wiring Between the Universal Head Card and the 40" Print Head ...

Scratch Prevention Procedures Maintenance 10-4 Sprinter User's Manual • The PRINT HEADS should be cleaned with 100% alcohol, after 500m of RIB

Maintenance Relocating the Printer Sprinter User's Manual 10-5 Relocating the Printer Care must be taken when relocating the printer. The follo

Leveling the Printer Maintenance 10-6 Sprinter User's Manual Leveling the Printer Leveling is carried out by adjusting any or all of the four L

Sprinter User's Manual 11-1 11 Creating Files for the SprinterB Printer The Sprinter printer receives TIFF-BMP files to print. Sometimes work i

Preparing a file using spot colors Creating Files for the SprinterB Printer 11-2 Sprinter User's Manual Once you choose one of the separations,

Creating Files for the SprinterB Printer Creating a PS File For Ripping Sprinter User's Manual 11-3 • Do not use the spot color “Make Process

Printing from PC applications (DTP) to PhotoPrint ServerCreating Files for the SprinterB Printer 11-4 Sprinter User's Manual Printing from PC ap

Creating Files for the SprinterB PrinterPrinting from PC applications (DTP) to PhotoPrint Server Sprinter User's Manual 11-5 4. Select FILE an

Printing from PC applications (DTP) to PhotoPrint ServerCreating Files for the SprinterB Printer 11-6 Sprinter User's Manual 6. Click NEXT. The

Creating Files for the SprinterB PrinterPrinting from PC applications (DTP) to PhotoPrint Server Sprinter User's Manual 11-7 12. To send the job

viii The SprinterB User's MTable of Figures Figure 3-1: General View of the Front & Left Side of the Printer...

Printing from MAC applications (DTP) to PhotoPrint ServerCreating Files for the SprinterB Printer 11-8 Sprinter User's Manual Printing from MAC

Creating Files for the SprinterB PrinterPrinting from MAC applications (DTP) to PhotoPrint Server Sprinter User's Manual 11-9 4. Click OK. 5.

Printing from MAC applications (DTP) to PhotoPrint ServerCreating Files for the SprinterB Printer 11-10 Sprinter User's Manual 7. Select the Pr

Creating Files for the SprinterB Printer Setting up a PS driver Sprinter User's Manual 11-11 Setting up a PS driver The following process is

Setting up a PS driver Creating Files for the SprinterB Printer 11-12 Sprinter User's Manual 2. Select SPRINTERB ppd and click SELECT, then

Creating Files for the SprinterB Printer Setting up a PS driver Sprinter User's Manual 11-13 Preparing a PS file with FreeHand The following il

Setting up a PS driver Creating Files for the SprinterB Printer 11-14 Sprinter User's Manual 7. Ensure that all the colors that you have used

Creating Files for the SprinterB Printer Setting up a PS driver Sprinter User's Manual 11-15 If you selected any options in the LABELS & MA

Setting up a PS driver Creating Files for the SprinterB Printer 11-16 Sprinter User's Manual 4. Set the PAGE SIZE. If you selected any option

Creating Files for the SprinterB Printer Using Over Print and Trapping commands Sprinter User's Manual 11-17 Using Over Print and Trapping comm

The SprinterB User's Manual ix Figure 7-14: The Cool Down Dialog Box...

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Sprinter User's Manual 12-1 12 Ten Rules for Printing Files File Format • The SprinterB printer can only print TIFF BMP files, in 50/200/400 d

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Sprinter User's Manual 13-1 13 Installing & Configuring PhotoPRINT Server This chapter sets out the procedures for installing and configuri

Configuring the Software Installing & Configuring PhotoPRINT Server 13-2 Sprinter User's Manual Configuring the Software Figure 13-1: The

Installing & Configuring PhotoPRINT Server Configuring the Software Sprinter User's Manual 13-3 The PhotoPRINT Server Matan Special Edition

Configuring the Software Installing & Configuring PhotoPRINT Server 13-4 Sprinter User's Manual Configuring the 50dpi Setup ! To configure

Installing & Configuring PhotoPRINT Server Configuring the Software Sprinter User's Manual 13-5 If required, check the PERFORM COLOR CORREC

Configuring the Software Installing & Configuring PhotoPRINT Server 13-6 Sprinter User's Manual Figure 13-7: Setup Properties Window – Co

Installing & Configuring PhotoPRINT Server Configuring the Software Sprinter User's Manual 13-7 Adding the 200 or 400dpi Setup ! To install

x The SprinterB User's MFigure 12-18: The PhotoPRINT Server Properties Window ...12-12

Configuring the Software Installing & Configuring PhotoPRINT Server 13-8 Sprinter User's Manual Figure 13-11: The PhotoPRINT Server Matan

Installing & Configuring PhotoPRINT Server Configuring the Software Sprinter User's Manual 13-9 Figure 13-13: Setup Properties Window – P

Configuring the Software Installing & Configuring PhotoPRINT Server 13-10 Sprinter User's Manual 7. Enter the data as shown above, for eac

Installing & Configuring PhotoPRINT Server Configuring the Software Sprinter User's Manual 13-11 14. Ensure that there is sufficient capaci

The RIPping Process Installing & Configuring PhotoPRINT Server 13-12 Sprinter User's Manual The RIPping Process Figure 13-18: The PhotoPR

Installing & Configuring PhotoPRINT ServerUsing Color Management & ICC Profiles in PhotoPRINT ServerSprinter User's Manual 13-13 Using C

Using Color Management & ICC Profiles in PhotoPRINT ServerInstalling & Configuring PhotoPRINT Server 13-14 Sprinter User's Manual Using

Installing & Configuring PhotoPRINT ServerUsing Color Management & ICC Profiles in PhotoPRINT ServerSprinter User's Manual 13-15 ICC out

Using Color Management & ICC Profiles in PhotoPRINT ServerInstalling & Configuring PhotoPRINT Server 13-16 Sprinter User's Manual This p

Sprinter User's Manual I Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems In the following table you should be able to identify any possible problem

Sprinter User's Manual 1-1 1 Getting Started This manual comprises the following sections: Chapter 1… Introduces the manual. Chapter 2… Gives a

Troubleshooting II Sprinter User's Manual Problem Reason Solution The Print Heads do not print. There is no 5v/24v to the Head. The E

Troubleshooting Sprinter User's Manual III Problem Reason Solution The printing is uneven across the width of the Substrate. The Print Heads

Troubleshooting IV Sprinter User's Manual Adjusting the Substrate Brakes' Torque

Service Plug System Error Messages Sprinter User's Manual V Appendix B: Service Plug System Error Messages The following is a list of the SE

Packing & Transporting the SprinterB VI Sprinter User's Manual Appendix C: Packing & Transporting the SprinterB Whenever you have to m

Packing & Transporting the SprinterB Sprinter User's Manual VII • At the back of the machine tie the SUBSTRATE ROLL to the body of the p

Recommended Substrates VIII Sprinter User's Manual Appendix D: Recommended Substrates For the latest details regarding Recommended Substrate

Damaged Print Head Report Procedure Sprinter User's Manual IX Appendix E: Damaged Print Head Report Procedure Flow Chart for complaint handl

Damage Report – Thermal Print Heads X Sprinter User's Manual Appendix F: Damage Report – Thermal Print Heads Type of Machine: Sprinter A Spr

Conventions Used in this Manual Getting Started 1-2 Sprinter User's Manual Conventions Used in this Manual This text style… Identfies… Example

Important Notes Getting Started Sprinter User's Manual 1-3 Important Notes The following notes should be read carefully. It is recommended tha

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Sprinter User's Manual 2-1 2 Overview Thermal Transfer Printing Technology The SprinterB Printer uses Thermal Transfer Printing Technology. It h

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Sprinter User's Manual 3-1 3 General Description About the SprinterB Printer The SprinterB Printer integrates the most advanced features of hi

Technical Description General Description 3-2 Sprinter User's Manual Technical Description Figure 3-1 is the view from the front left side of t

General Description Technical Description Sprinter User's Manual 3-3 The Power Inlet Connection The printer is supplied with a MALE POWER CONNE

Technical Description General Description 3-4 Sprinter User's Manual The Thermal Print Head (TPH) The Print Head Subsystem The PRINT HEAD SUBSY

General Description Technical Description Sprinter User's Manual 3-5 Figure 3-6: Liquid Coolant pumped to the Aluminum Profiles The Ribbon S

Technical Description General Description 3-6 Sprinter User's Manual Figure 3-8: The Ribbon flow on a single Print Head The Ribbon The RIBBON

General Description Technical Description Sprinter User's Manual 3-7 Please contact our Support Team for instructions before attempting to adj

Technical Description General Description 3-8 Sprinter User's Manual The Substrate System The following figure illustrates the SUBSTRATE path,

General Description Technical Description Sprinter User's Manual 3-9 The Substrate Roller The SUBSTRATE ROLLER is designed to hold 3" (int

Limited Warranty For a period of 12 months from the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty Period”) (except for the Thermal Print Heads, which

Technical Description General Description 3-10 Sprinter User's Manual The Substrate Collecting System The SUBSTRATE COLLECTING SYSTEM receives

General Description Technical Description Sprinter User's Manual 3-11 The Optic Sensor The OPTIC SENSOR monitors the presence of the SUBSTRATE.

Technical Description General Description 3-12 Sprinter User's Manual The Scraper and Ionizor The SCRAPER is constantly applied to the SUBSTRAT

General Description Technical Description Sprinter User's Manual 3-13 The Emergency Stop Buttons The printer is equipped with two EMERGENCY STO

Technical Description General Description 3-14 Sprinter User's Manual Figure 3-19 illustrates the location of the five SAFETY MICRO SWITCHES, i

Sprinter User's Manual 4-1 4 Specifications General Remarks Printer dimensions 36" 40" Unpacked: 1660 x 1340 x 1150 (mm) (65.35

Electrical System Specifications 4-2 Sprinter User's Manual Electrical System Electrical Input 200-230VAC, 50/60Hz, single phase Power Consu

Air Compressor Specifications Sprinter User's Manual 4-3 Air Compressor Air Compressor 5.5 Bar Air supply flow rate 50 ltr/min We recommend

Substrate Specifications and Storage Specifications 4-4 Sprinter User's Manual Substrate Specifications and Storage As per manufacturers’ speci

Sprinter User's Manual 5-1 5 Installing the Software This chapter details the software installation procedure. Installing the Software You down

Installing the Software Installing the Software Sprinter User's Manual 5-2 9. Click SAVE. 10. Save the zip file to the temp directory. The down

Sprinter User's Manual 6-1 6 Around the Windows This chapter describes all the main functions of the software and illustrates most of the windo

The Tool Bar Around the Windows 6-2 Sprinter User's Manual Use this Menu To... Shortcut Queue Add First Add Last Add Manual Remove Remove Al

Around the Windows The Main Screen Information Center Sprinter User's Manual 6-3 Click this Icon To... Access the Cool Down Dialog Box. A

The Printing Information Center Around the Windows 6-4 Sprinter User's Manual Queue Statistics Information item Description Total Images The

Around the Windows The Image Menu Sprinter User's Manual 6-5 The Image Menu You access the IMPORT FILE dialog box, by choosing IMPORT from the

The Image Menu Around the Windows 6-6 Sprinter User's Manual Screen Component Description Used/Free Status of used/free memory on the PC&apos

Around the Windows The Image Menu Sprinter User's Manual 6-7 Group Box Screen Component Description Collate Check this option to ensure tha

The Image Menu Around the Windows 6-8 Sprinter User's Manual The Gray Level Dialog Box You access the GRAY LEVEL dialog box from the EDIT dialo

Around the Windows The Image Menu Sprinter User's Manual 6-9 Group Box Screen Component Description Printing Status Current file The name of

The SprinterB User's Manual i Table of Contents 1 GETTING STARTED...

The Image Menu Around the Windows 6-10 Sprinter User's Manual Serial Number Font Dialog Box Figure 6-7: The Serial Number Font Dialog Box You

Around the Windows The Utilities Menu Sprinter User's Manual 6-11 The Utilities Menu The Configuration Dialog Box You access the CONFIGURATION

The Utilities Menu Around the Windows 6-12 Sprinter User's Manual Group Box Screen Component Description Delay Y (dots) To set the Print He

Around the Windows The Utilities Menu Sprinter User's Manual 6-13 Group Box Screen Component Description Substrate sensor Check this option t

The Utilities Menu Around the Windows 6-14 Sprinter User's Manual The list below sets out all the settings you can make and describes the vario

Around the Windows The Utilities Menu Sprinter User's Manual 6-15 Setting/Status Description Remain Ribbon – Substrate Enter the amount of Rib

The Utilities Menu Around the Windows 6-16 Sprinter User's Manual Group Box Screen Component Description Units M/mm feet/inch Shift and Delay

Sprinter User's Manual 7-1 7 Updating the Software and User Service Code This chapter describes the procedure for updating your User Service Co

Creating Log Files Updating the Software and User Service Code 7-2 Sprinter User's Manual ! To update the User Service Code: 1. From the UTILI

Updating the Software and User Service Code Viewing Log Files Sprinter User's Manual 7-3 Viewing Log Files ! To view a Log File: • In the UPD

ii The SprinterB User's M4 SPECIFICATIONS...4-1 GEN

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Sprinter User's Manual 8-1 8 Preparing Your Printer for Printing Preliminary Preparations for Printing This chapter sets out all the procedures

Preliminary Preparations for Printing Preparing Your Printer for Printing 8-2 Sprinter User's Manual 4. Ensure that the main electric switch i

Preparing Your Printer for Printing Preliminary Preparations for Printing Sprinter User's Manual 8-3 Figure 8-3: The Cooling Channel and The

Preliminary Preparations for Printing Preparing Your Printer for Printing 8-4 Sprinter User's Manual ! To Load the Substrate Roll: 1. From th

Preparing Your Printer for Printing Preliminary Preparations for Printing Sprinter User's Manual 8-5 11. With the split in the BRAKE located at

Preliminary Preparations for Printing Preparing Your Printer for Printing 8-6 Sprinter User's Manual The Anti-static Brush and Strip that are

Preparing Your Printer for Printing Preliminary Preparations for Printing Sprinter User's Manual 8-7 13. Relocate the LOCKING PINS. If you co

Preliminary Preparations for Printing Preparing Your Printer for Printing 8-8 Sprinter User's Manual Replacing the Used Ribbons The following p

Preparing Your Printer for Printing Preliminary Preparations for Printing Sprinter User's Manual 8-9 Figure 8-10: Placing the Ribbons into th

The SprinterB User's Manual iii 7 UPDATING THE SOFTWARE AND USER SERVICE CODE... 7-1 THE USER PLUG ...

Preliminary Preparations for Printing Preparing Your Printer for Printing 8-10 Sprinter User's Manual 13. From the CONTROL PANEL dialog box, tu

Preparing Your Printer for Printing Operating the Substrate Collecting System Sprinter User's Manual 8-11 Operating the Substrate Collecting Sy

Operating the Substrate Collecting System Preparing Your Printer for Printing 8-12 Sprinter User's Manual Loading the Printed Substrate into th

Preparing Your Printer for Printing Software Preparations for Printing Sprinter User's Manual 8-13 14. Push back both the LOCKING PINS. 15. Re

Software Preparations for Printing Preparing Your Printer for Printing 8-14 Sprinter User's Manual The recommended temperature is 32°C – 35°C.

Preparing Your Printer for Printing Software Preparations for Printing Sprinter User's Manual 8-15 Clicking OK will close the CONFIGURATION dia

Software Preparations for Printing Preparing Your Printer for Printing 8-16 Sprinter User's Manual Deleting a Substrate Type ! To Delete a Subs

Preparing Your Printer for Printing Software Preparations for Printing Sprinter User's Manual 8-17 Selecting a Head Delay ! To Select a Head De

Software Preparations for Printing Preparing Your Printer for Printing 8-18 Sprinter User's Manual Temperature Control ! To activate the Temper

Preparing Your Printer for Printing Software Preparations for Printing Sprinter User's Manual 8-19 2. Click OK to set the new calculated widt

iv The SprinterB User's MSHUTTING DOWN THE SYSTEM ...8

Software Preparations for Printing Preparing Your Printer for Printing 8-20 Sprinter User's Manual ! To activate the Collector Motor: • In the

Preparing Your Printer for Printing Software Preparations for Printing Sprinter User's Manual 8-21 ! To specify the horizontal gap: • In the ED

Software Preparations for Printing Preparing Your Printer for Printing 8-22 Sprinter User's Manual The printer will print an Image in the spec

Preparing Your Printer for Printing Software Preparations for Printing Sprinter User's Manual 8-23 6. Click and drag the line to the required

Software Preparations for Printing Preparing Your Printer for Printing 8-24 Sprinter User's Manual 3. Specify the required font format. 4. Cl

Preparing Your Printer for Printing Software Preparations for Printing Sprinter User's Manual 8-25 There are three ways of initiating the print

Software Preparations for Printing Preparing Your Printer for Printing 8-26 Sprinter User's Manual ! To run or stop all the Color Motors simult

Preparing Your Printer for Printing Software Preparations for Printing Sprinter User's Manual 8-27 The recommended moment for the Ribbon Colle

Software Preparations for Printing Preparing Your Printer for Printing 8-28 Sprinter User's Manual Setting the Preferences Figure 8-21: The P

Preparing Your Printer for Printing Software Preparations for Printing Sprinter User's Manual 8-29 Setting the Encoder Division The ENCODER sen

The SprinterB User's Manual v A WORKFLOW WITH GRAPHIC SOFTWARE ...1

The Printing Procedure Preparing Your Printer for Printing 8-30 Sprinter User's Manual Adjusting the TIFF LUT Coefficient The TIFF LUT coeffeci

Preparing Your Printer for Printing The Printing Procedure Sprinter User's Manual 8-31 Once selected, the delete source option affects all the

The Printing Procedure Preparing Your Printer for Printing 8-32 Sprinter User's Manual Deleting a Selected File from the Import File Dialog Box

Preparing Your Printer for Printing The Printing Procedure Sprinter User's Manual 8-33 Deleting Printed Files When a file has been printed, the

The Printing Procedure Preparing Your Printer for Printing 8-34 Sprinter User's Manual Printing the Files Queued on the Print Menu Before prin

Preparing Your Printer for Printing The Printing Procedure Sprinter User's Manual 8-35 The reference is to the distance in dots from each PRINT

Shutting Down the System Preparing Your Printer for Printing 8-36 Sprinter User's Manual If the printer does not respond to commands given by

Sprinter User's Manual 9-1 9 Replacing and Adjusting the Print Heads The PRINT HEADS are already preinstalled on the printer. They have also be

Replacing a Print Head Replacing and Adjusting the Print Heads 9-2 Sprinter User's Manual Figure 9-2: Wiring Between the Head Card and the Pr

Replacing and Adjusting the Print Heads Replacing a Print Head Sprinter User's Manual 9-3 Replacing a Print Head Before touching any part of