markem-imaje X30 SmartDate Thermal Transfer Printer Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- markem-imaje
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markem-imaje X30 SmartDate Thermal Transfer Printer
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Safety
Before using this printer, please read and fully comply with these
instructions, the safety data sheet (SDS) for consumables used and the safety
labels affixed to the printer. Servicing must be performed only by
appropriately trained personnel.
Liability
Markem-Imaje shall not be liable for any damage or injury resulting from any
failure to follow these safety instructions, as well as good manufacturing
practices and safety standards that are generally applicable in the industry,
when installing, using or servicing Markem-Imaje equipment.
Any user who modifies or repairs Markem-Imaje equipment, uses consumables,
spare parts or accessories other than those supplied by MarkemImaje, or fails
to comply with Markem-Imaje specifications shall have sole responsibility for
the consequences thereof.
Markem-Imaje shall not be liable for any malfunction or damage caused by any
modification of the equipment or use of the equipment for any purposes other
than those for which it is designed. The user shall be solely responsible for
taking any precautions required by any use to which the user puts the Markem-
Imaje equipment.
Markem-Imaje consumables (ribbons, cleaning products and other consumables),
spare parts and accessories are designed for use with MarkemImaje equipment.
Use of consumables, spare parts or accessories, that are not produced or
recommended by Markem-Imaje for use with the specific MarkemImaje equipment
may harm the equipment and cause performance failures.
Because Markem-Imaje equipment is tested with Markem-Imaje consumables and
spare parts for conformity with certain regulations and safety standards, use
of non-Markem-Imaje consumables and spare parts also may be inconsistent with
testing conditions and affect compliance of the equipment with certain
standards. The user shall bear all risks associated with use of unsuitable
consumables and spare parts.
This equipment is certified in accordance with the requirements for CE
marking.
Health / Hygiene / Environment
| Max. noise level | < 70 dbA |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature | 0° C to 40° C |
(32° F to 104° F)
Humidity| 0 – 90% RH with no condensation
Handling
When removing the printer from the host machine, care should be taken to first
ensure that the body of the printer is at a temperature that can be
comfortably handled. It is important to note that the rear of the printer is
likely to be the warmest zone and warrants particular attention. Safety shoes
should be worn when installing or removing the Printer body from packaging
machinery. These units are heavy and there is a danger of injury if dropped.
To avoid injury by dropping the ribbon cassette when changing ribbon, please
ensure the ribbon cassette is placed on a bench and that safety shoes are
worn.
Printer weight: 5.9Kg
Installation
Installations are normally performed by qualified Markem-Imaje service
technicians or approved distributors. Installations not performed by
MarkemImaje service technicians or distributors must be performed by competent
personel in accordance with the applicable local regulations. Seek advice from
your Markem-Imaje representitive if you are in any doubt.
Installation Requirements
Ensure that these services and control signals are available:
Power – 100-230V AC (+/- 10%) 50-60 Hz. A disconnect device (plug or other
device) should be located close to the SmartDate Controller and be easily
accessible at all times.
A protective earthing conductor shall be connected to the installation
protective earthing conductor (for example, by means of the supplied power
cord, connected to a socket-outlet with earthing connection).
A ‘Print Go’ signal – This can be either a volt-free contact that closes when
printing is required or a 24 V DC signal from a PNP sensor (positive edge
triggered). Sufficient space for installation and operation.
In addition, SmartDate X30 continuous printer requires an encoder to monitor
the substrate speed.
Use
To avoid the risk of crushing injury, do not touch the printer while it is
running. The printer is designed for thermal transfer printing. Any other use
of the printer is prohibited, and any consequences shall be under the entire
responsibility of the user.
The printer must not be connected directly to the public telecommunications
network.
Servicing
- DISCONNECT the printer from the mains before any operations requiring components to be removed or exchanged. Use appropriate tools for any work on the electrical circuits.
- DO NOT operate the machine with any covers removed. All covers must be in place using the appropriate number of fasteners.
Batteries
There is a non-replaceable lithium battery mounted on the printer board
assembly. Under no circumstances should this be replaced (it should last the
life of the printer). In the event of failure, please contact Markem-Imaje or
approved distributor for repair or replacement options.
Recycling
- Disposal of used batteries and rechargeable batteries (applicable in European Union countries and other European countries with selective waste collection systems).
- Disposal of used electrical and electronic equipment (applicable in European Union countries and other European countries with selective waste collection systems).
These symbols indicate that the electrical and electronic devices and the batteries and rechargeable batteries therein, must not be disposed of at the end of its life as ordinary municipal solid waste. By ensuring that these items are disposed of appropriately, you play an active role in avoiding the harmful consequences that incorrect disposal could have on the environment and human health. The recycling of materials contributes to the preservation of natural resources. By entrusting your end-of-life electrical devices to a duly authorized disposal company, you ensure that all the items therein will be handled correctly. In all other cases and in order to safely remove batteries, rechargeable batteries and other materials, see the user manual or contact your Markem-Imaje representative.
Printer integration
If this equipment is integrated in a machine, please read the user manual for
the machine before working on the printer. If the printer is incorporated in a
machine or assembled with other machines in a way that forms machinery covered
by the Directive 2006/95/CE:
- It may not operate independently
- It must not be commissioned until the end machine in which it is incorporated has been declared to comply with the relevant provisions of the Directive on Machinery and other European Directives applicable to the end machine.
Radio
An RFID tag is fitted to each ribbon waste spool and contains the set-up
information of the ribbon as required by the printer.
The printer reads the RFID tag during the calibration process and ‘pairs’ with
the ribbon. The RFID radio frequency is 13.56MHz with a maximum power limit of
10mW from the antenna.
FCC Rules
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
For Canada :
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate
using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the
transmitter by Industry Canada.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and
its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power
(e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not
cause interference and this device must not accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
For Marking & Coding Equipment. Photographs and drawings are not binding in
detail. This document was originally written in English. The English text of
this document shall alone be authentic and shall prevail in the event of a
dispute. Markem-Imaje reserves the right to modify the specifications of its
products without prior notice. Any reproduction, even partial, of this
document is prohibited.
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