Colordyne 1600S COLOR PAGE PRINTER OPERATOR MANUAL
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CERTAIN SAFETY RULES SHOULD BE OBSERVED WHEN OPERATING THE COLORDYNE 1600-S PRINTER. BEFORE USING THE PRINTER, YOU SHOULD READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES, SAFETY WARNINGS, AND INSTRUCTIONS: Keep hands, hair, and clothing clear of rollers and other moving parts. Avoid touching moving parts or materials while the machine is in use. Before clearing a jam, be sure machine mechanisms come to a stop.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents SECTION 1 – Getting Acquainted Front View Rear View Print Engine View Ink Tank Door View Control Panel Button/LED Indicators: SECTION 2 – Installing the Printer Contents of Packaging Choose a Location Unpacking and Setup Hydrating the Printhead Cartridge Remove Service Station Transport Tab and Shipping Tape Assembling the Printer Connecting the Colordyne 1600-S Install the Printer Driver Install the Ink Tanks Install the Printhead Cartridge Removing the Head Media Guid
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SECTION 1 GETTING ACQUAINTED SECTION 1 – Getting Acquainted Front View 1 1. Cancel LED Button – Press this switch to cancel the job being printed. 2. Paper LED Button – Press to stop printing, press to restart printing. Press switch to continue printing. 3. 4. 5. ON/OFF LED Button – Use to turn power ON or OFF during idle time and maintenance. 6. Adjustable Media Guide – Adjusts to hold the paper/media against the Envelope/Paper Register Guide. 7.
SECTION 1 GETTING ACQUAINTED Rear View 1. 2 Main Power Switch, Receptacle and Fuse – Plug in power cord here. Switch turns main power ON/OFF. (Use Control Panel LED Power switch to turn off machine for cleaning and maintenance). Fuse protects the Printer’s electronic circuits. 2. 3. USB Port Connection – The USB cable attaches to the Printer here. 4. Envelope/Paper Media Guide – All printing is registered against this Guide. It has adjustable positions for envelopes and paper. 5.
SECTION 1 GETTING ACQUAINTED Print Engine View 1. Printhead Latch – When closed, connects the Ink Revolver Couplings with the Printhead Cartridge. When opened, retracts the Ink Couplings from the Printhead Cartridge and provides access to the Printhead Cartridge for cleaning and replacement. WARNING! Never attempt to open the Printhead Latch manually, severe damage will result.
SECTION 1 GETTING ACQUAINTED Ink Tank Door View Ink Tank Securing Latches – Used to hold the Ink Tanks in the slots. 1. 4 NOTE: Please be sure that both sides at the bottom part of the latch are engaged. 2. Ink Tanks – Five Ink Tanks are used in the printer. Cyan, Yellow, Magenta, Black, Black 3. Ink Waste Tray – Catches any waste ink produced by the system. Tray is filled with absorbent material. The tabs located at the left and right sides of the tray secure the tray to the print engine frame.
SECTION 1 GETTING ACQUAINTED Control Panel Button/LED Indicators: The Control Panel has 3 buttons with LED indicators. POWER (ON/OFF) – Turns Printer power ON and OFF. Turn off power for cleaning and maintenance PAPER (STOP JOB/RESUME) – Stops Paper Feed or Resumes Printing. • Press to Stop Paper Feed Immediately. Printer will clear media in Printer and stop. • Press to Resume Printing. Restart printing after a paper feed error (such as a paper jam or running out of paper).
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER SECTION 2 – Installing the Printer Contents of Packaging 1. Colordyne 1600-S Printer 2. Ink Tanks – Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Black 3. Printhead Cartridge 4. Media Side Guides: Registration (Fixed) and Adjustable – mounting screws attached to Printer 5. Rear Media Support Guide – thumbscrew attached to Printer 6. Media Support Wedges: Narrow and Wide – mounting hardware attached to Rear Media Support Guide 7. Envelope Attachment Spacers (pkg. of 2) 8.
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER Hydrating the Printhead Cartridge Before you begin assembling the Printer, it is a good idea to hydrate the Printhead Cartridge. CAUTION • Use electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection when handling. • Hold the Printhead Cartridge by the handles ONLY. • DO NOT touch the ink couplings, nozzle surface or electrical contacts. • DO NOT unpack the Printhead Cartridge until the Printer is ready for installation.
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER Remove Service Station Transport Tab and Shipping Tape 1. Open the Top Cover. 2. Release the two latches (one on either side of the Print Engine). Open the top half of the Clamshell by lifting both levers at the same time. CAUTION HOLD ONTO BOTH LATCHES WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE PRINT ENGINGE CLAMSHELL TO PREVENT DAMAGE. DO NOT ALLOW THE CLAMSHELL TO DROP OR SLAM CLOSED. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE INK LINES, A STOP LIMITS RAISING THE ASSEMBLY MORE THAN 60°. 3.
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER Assembling the Printer paper guides Install the Adjustable Side Guide with two screws [1]: Next install the Envelope/Paper Side Guide using the two screws [2] provided. Attach the Rear Paper Support using the knob [3] provided. NOTE: The two outside holes fit over the socket head screws. Install the Rear Guide using the thumbscrew and washer [4] provided. The washer goes between the screw and the Rear Paper Support.
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER Connecting the Colordyne 1600-S Plugging in the Printer Plug the power cord into the receptacle [1] at the rear of the Printer. The internal power supply in the Printer is rated 115 to 240VAC, 50/60 Hz. CAUTION DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG OR EXTENSION CORD TO CONNECT THE PRINTER TO THE WALL RECEPTACLE. DO NOT USE OUTLETS CONTROLLED BY WALL SWITCHES. DO NOT USE AN OUTLET THAT SHARES THE SAME CIRCUIT WITH LARGE ELECTRICAL MACHINES OR APPLIANCES.
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER Installing the Printer Driver For the Printer driver software to operate properly verify that the computer system meets these minimum requirements: • • • • • • Windows Vista, Windows 7. (Supports 32 and 64 bit systems) Four gigabytes of RAM ( Eight is preferred) You must have administrative privileges on the system. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher. Java version 6 or higher Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 installed • USB 2.
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 8. Open the Unzipped folder and double click the WinSetup.exe file 9. A User Account Control Dialog Box will appear. Asking “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer” 10. Click the “Install Printer Software” button. 11. A license Agreement. Read the “Software License Agreement”. If you agree to the terms, check “I accept…” then click “Next>”.
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 12. Printer Connections. Click “Configure to print using USB”. Then click “Next>”. NOTE: USB configuration must be done first to set the IP address for network installation. 13. Installing Printer Software progress box appears showing the progress of the software installation. 14. Connect your Device Now. Connect the USB cable to the USB 2.0 port. Don’t click on either of the buttons. The screen will disappear after a few moments. 15.
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 16. Finished software installation. Uncheck the Print Test Page as the printer is not set up yet. You can leave the “Set this printer as the default printer” check box at this time. Click “Reboot >”. Installing the Ink Tanks The Printer uses one Printhead Cartridge and five Ink Tanks (two Black, one Cyan, one Magenta, and one Yellow). Install the Ink Tanks as follows: 14 1. Open the Printer Toolbox.
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 3. Open the Ink Tank Door (hinged at bottom). Open the three Latches [A]. 4. Remove the new Tank(s) from packaging. 5. Insert the new Ink Tanks (labels up) into their appropriate color slots [B]. Close the three Ink Tank Latches. INSTALLATION TIP – Make sure the Ink Tanks seat properly.
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER Installing the Printhead Cartridge The Printhead Cartridge is a delicate precision device. Handle with extreme care to avoid damage and issues that could degrade print quality. CAUTION 1. • Use electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection when handling. • Hold the Printhead Cartridge by the handles ONLY. • DO NOT touch the ink couplings, nozzle surface or electrical contacts. • DO NOT unpack the Printhead Cartridge until the Printer is ready for installation.
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 2. Take the Printhead Cartridge you hydrated and set aside earlier, remove the orange cover and proceed to Step 3. Otherwise, follow the Steps below: [A] Carefully remove the Printhead Cartridge from the foil packaging. Tear at notch or cut end with scissors. [B] Remove the protective plastic cover. Hold the Printhead by the handle and unclip the cover from the Printhead. [C] Remove protective strip from the Printhead Electrical Contacts.
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER CAUTION HOLD ONTO BOTH LATCHES WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE PRINT ENGINE CLAMSHELL TO PREVENT DAMAGE. DO NOT ALLOW THE CLAMSHELL TO DROP OR SLAM CLOSED. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE INK LINES, A STOP LIMITS RAISING THE ASSEMBLY MORE THAN 60°. 4. Watch the Toolbox screen again. Notice that some of the information is in red. As the Printer circulates ink and primes the system these fields should all turn black. 5.
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER Removing the Head Media Guide You can remove the Head Media Guide if you are primarily printing on thin, flat stock (that is, you are not printing large batches of envelopes) and are encountering print quality issues. The attachment is used to flatten the envelope flap for better print consistency. 1. Open the Top Cover 2. Open the Print Engine Clamshell. CAUTION HOLD ONTO BOTH LATCHES WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE PRINT ENGINE CLAMSHELL TO PREVENT DAMAGE.
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 3. Wipe the Printhead Nozzles end to end using distilled water and a damp lint-free cloth. Close and latch the Printhead Clamshell. Close Top Cover. Remove: 1. Carefully pull out the right-hand Spacer (smaller) in the hole in the Service Station Platen [A]. 2. Carefully pull out the left-hand Spacer (larger) in the hole on the left end of the Service Station Platen [B]. 3. Wipe the Printhead Nozzles end to end using distilled water and a damp lint-free cloth.
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER Setting up the Feed The Colordyne 1600-S Printer is equipped with four Sheet Separators, two Side Guides and a Rear Media Guide. The Sheet Separators are adjusted individually as follows: 21 1. Move the Left-hand Side Guide into position. This Guide has two positions. The position closest to the Side Frame is for 9.5" media and the position closest to the center of the Printer is for printing 8.5" wide media edge to edge. 2.
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 4. Adjust the Right-hand Side Guide so that it is about 1/32-inch from the sides of the media. Tighten the locking knob on the Side Guide. Place a stack of media in the machine. Press and hold the Paper key to feed one piece through the Separator. NOTE: To prevent mis-feeds and tearing, keep the Right hand Side Guide at least 1/8" from the Side Frame. 5. Adjust the Rear Support Guide by using the knob to slide the Guide right and left.
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE COLORDYNE 1600-S SECTION 3 – Operating the Colordyne 1600-S Once the Printer Driver is installed on your computer and the Printhead is primed, you are ready to start printing. Set up your job and send it to the Printer. The Printer will start and print. This rest of this section is divided into two parts: 1. How to set up a job to print from Microsoft Word. 2. Driver properties and the various options available when you run a job.
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE COLORDYNE 1600-S Printing a Typical Job on 8.5-inch by 11 paper The Colordyne 1600-S can print edge-to-edge on an 8.5" x 11" document. The following is done using Adobe Reader. 1. Open the image to be printed and select the print icon. The Adobe selection screen appears. 2. Select the Properties button the Colordyne Driver will open. Printer Driver Properties The Printer Driver for the Colordyne 1600-S works the same as any other Printer Driver for Windows.
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE COLORDYNE 1600-S General Tab The General tab lets you select: • Orientation – Portrait (Default), Landscape, Rotate 180° and Mirrored. • Page Buffering – Allows the entire print job to load to the printer before printing starts. • Mask Optimisation – Not Currently Used Leave Checked at all times. • Copies – Lets you choose the number of copies to be printed. NOTE: Default setting (Reverse Order unchecked) prints the job starting with the first page.
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE COLORDYNE 1600-S Layout Tab Layout allows you change how the document prints without changing the original document. 26 • Resizing – Lets you specify the Original Size or Custom Resize: lets you resize the original as a % of normal size. The Printer will print the document in the size you selected regardless of the size of the paper selected. • Print on: lets you specify the particular size of paper that you want to print on regardless of the size of the original document.
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE COLORDYNE 1600-S Using Layout Tab Printing Adjustments Image Position – Use the Left Adjustment move the image area (-3mm left to +200mm right) from the left edge of the media. Use the Top Adjustment to move the image up or down (-5mm up to + 200mm down) from the top left corner of the media used. (0.1mm increments) Max Page Width – Lets you set how wide the actual print area will be. (0.1mm increments) NOTE: Can be no larger than the maximum print width for the printer (8.5"/220.
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE COLORDYNE 1600-S Import/Export Tab Import/Export is used to preserve any custom Media Sizes and/or Watermarks you may have developed for various jobs when you update the Printer firmware. • Export – Send the custom settings to a holding file before downloading the new firmware. • Import – Return the custom settings after the firmware installation is complete. This tab is also used to import custom media size packages or watermarks from your dealer if they are available.
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE COLORDYNE 1600-S Using the Printer Toolbox To open the Toolbox: Click on the Windows Logo select all programs then select Colordyne click on Toolbox. When the User Interface window opens you will find a series of Menu Options you can click on at the lower left of the screen. You can check the Printer Status in the upper left part of the screen. User Interface [A] Screen Buttons: Let you perform maintenance and operating tasks.
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE COLORDYNE 1600-S [B] Basic Printer Settings – Lets you adjust automated service and cleaning intervals, adjust the feeder speed for a job, manually set the gap between pieces and adjust the Printer for pre-printed media. KWS Setting – (Keep Web Spitting) Keeps Printhead hydrated while running a job. Select from 3 settings: None, Light (default), Heavy, to determine how much ink will “spit” from the Printhead Nozzles.
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE COLORDYNE 1600-S These buttons control functions that require the machine to be out of service for extended periods of time while they are being performed. Wipe Printhead – Activates the Service Station to wipe the Printhead. Install Service Station – Pulls the Service Station back into place after cleaning, repair or replacement. Eject Service Station – Releases the Service Station for removal for cleaning, repair or replacement.
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE COLORDYNE 1600-S [E] Firmware Download – Get the latest firmware for your Printer from the Colordyne Support page. How to install new firmware: 1. When you are notified that new firmware is available for your Printer, download the *.fbf file and save it to your desktop. 2. Open the Toolbox. On the “User Interface” page, find Firmware Download. 3. Click the “Browse” button and select the file you just saved to your desktop. 4. Click “Submit”.
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE COLORDYNE 1600-S Diagnostics From this screen you can see the current status of your Printer. You can also: Print Sample Page – Prints the settings of the printer. Print Configuration Page – Displays the current configuration of the Printer including Firmware Version, Network Connection, Printer Serial Number and more. Print Diagnostic Page – Prints the displayed Printer information, memory, Network Settings, and Event Log. Print Demo Page – Prints a Colordyne demo page.
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE COLORDYNE 1600-S Ink Usage Allows you to monitor the estimated amount of ink left in each of the five Ink Tanks. You can monitor ink consumption and schedule Tank changes (saving down-time during a print run.) NOTE: Ink Usage only works when you start with a new Ink Tank and leave it in the Printer. Ink Estimation Mode – Checking this box lets you predetermine how much ink a given job may use prior to printing. This can be useful for determining per piece costs.
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE COLORDYNE 1600-S 2. The “Network Status and Configuration” page opens. Your IT person can choose the Network Settings box to enter the correct settings for your network. 3. Connect Ethernet cable to Network Port on Rear Panel of Printer. Service Menu For authorized personnel only. Provides access to more advanced Printer control and maintenance menus.
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SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE SECTION 4 – Maintenance This section covers how to care for the Ink Tanks, Printhead Cartridge, Service Station, clear paper jams and replace the Sheet Separators. Replacing the Ink Tanks Replace the Ink Tanks when the ink runs out. 37 1. Open the Printer Toolbox. Go to the Start Menu, then open the “Toolbox”. You will see System Status information in the upper left corner of the User Interface window. Note that some or all of the “CKMYK” boxes may be low or empty. 2.
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 6. Click “Continue” on the Confirm screen, then “Refresh Ink Levels” on the User Interface screen. The ink colors fill in as the Tanks are installed. If the ink colors do not fill in after a few seconds, click “Replace Ink Tanks” again and reinstall the Ink Tank(s). NOTE: If the Ink Tank is installed, but the Ink Tank indicator still does not refresh, see “Cleaning Ink Tank Contacts” below. 7.
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 2. Open the Front Cover, release the Ink Tank Latch(es) [A] required and remove the Ink Tank(s) [B] that did not refresh. 3. Clean the Ink Level Prism [A] and QA Chip contacts [B] with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth. NOTE: You can dampen the cloth with distilled water to wipe the Prism, but DO NOT get the QA Chip contacts wet. 4. A pencil eraser is a good option for cleaning the contacts on the QA chip. 5. Reinstall the Ink Tank(s) (label up), close the Ink Tank Latches.
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Cleaning/Replacing the Printhead Cartridge Cleaning The Printhead in the Colordyne 1600-S Printer is cleaned automatically each time the machine is turned ON or when the “Quick Clean Printhead” routine is performed by the operator. This can be found under the Service Tab, “Quick Clean Printhead” in the Printer Driver or the Printer Toolbox. “Normal Clean Printhead” and “Full Clean Printhead” can be used to more thoroughly clean or clear the Printhead.
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Printhead Cartridge 1. Open the Printer Toolbox. On the User Interface screen you will see information about the System Status in the upper left corner. 2. Open the Top Cover. Press the Printhead Latch Release Button [1]. The Printer pumps any ink in the system back into the Tanks. Then the Printhead Latch pops open [2]. NOTE: You can perform this same function from your computer by clicking “Printhead Release” on the User Interface screen in the Printer Toolbox.
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 4. [A] Carefully remove the Printhead Cartridge from the foil packaging. Tear at notch or cut end with scissors. [B] Remove the protective plastic cover. Hold the Printhead by the handle and unclip the cover from the Printhead. [C] Remove protective strip from the Printhead electrical contacts. DO NOT allow removed strip to touch the electrical contacts. [D] Remove protective strip from the Printhead Nozzles. Hold the Printhead by the handle.
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 6. Wet the Printhead Surface. This ensures that the Printhead will prime correctly. Open the Top Cover. Release and lift the latches at the same time to raise the Print Engine Clamshell. Moisten the Printhead nozzles using distilled water and a damp, lint-free cloth, wiping end to end. (Gray strip located below orange strip.) Close and latch the Print Engine Clamshell. CAUTION HOLD ONTO BOTH LATCHES WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE PRINT ENGINE CLAMSHELL TO PREVENT DAMAGE.
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Printhead Storage Store and transport the cartridge as indicated by the "this side up" arrow symbol on the packaging. The cartridge and ink supply must be within the operating temperature range before attempting to prime the cartridge with ink and starting to print. When stored at temperatures below the operating range it may take up to 3 hours for a cartridge in its packaging to reach operating temperature.
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Service Station The Service Station (located above the Ink Tank Station) cleans the Printhead Cartridge of excess ink and debris, keeps the Printhead hydrated and protected when not in use, captures ink used to keep nozzles clear, and acts as a base to support media during printing. However, should it need to be cleaned, serviced or replaced, follow these steps to remove it. 1. Open the Front Cover (hinged at bottom). Open the Top Cover.
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 3. Slide the Service Station out of the Service Station port. NOTE: DO NOT pull Service Station all the way out until you disconnect the Ribbon Cable. NOTE: Place an absorbent towel under the Service Station before you remove it to catch any drips or leaks. 4. Disconnect the Ribbon Cable. Slide the Latch open on the Service Station Circuit Board to release the Ribbon Cable. Remove the Service Station. 5. Carefully unwrap the new Service Station.
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 47 7. [1] Plug the Ribbon Connector (blue side up) into the space under the Latch. [2] Close the Latch. 8. [1] Slide the Service Station into the Service Station port until it touches the bar. Align with tracks along sides and Guide on Service Station dock floor. [2] Look down through the Top Cover to make sure Service Station is aligned with the bar. IMPORTANT! Service Station must be perfectly aligned with bar to prevent misalignment and operating problems. 9.
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 10. Powering up the unit, then clicking the “Install Service Station” button in the Printer Toolbox will pull the Service Station the rest of the way in. NOTE: Make sure the wick hanging below the Service Station is inside the plastic trough inside the Ink Tank Station to prevent ink seepage. NOTE: Service Station should operate smoothly. If it binds, chatters or grinds, reinstall the Service Station. Lubricate Side Tracks and Guide if necessary. 11. Close the Clamshell Cover.
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Ink Waste Tray Pad The Ink Waste Tray soaks up any excess ink that may drip from the Print Engine during operation. After a period of time it may become saturated and need replacement. 1. Open Front Cover. 2. Push in on the Tabs to release the Ink Waste Tray and remove it from unit. 3. Remove and replace Ink waste absorption pad with a new Ink waste absorption pad. 4. Replace the Tray and new pad back into the printer.
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Jams in the Colordyne 1600-S Printer If a jam occurs, STOP the Printer. Some possible causes for jamming are: 1. 2. 3. 4. Feeding more than one piece of media (double-feeding). Damaged media, such as dog-eared (turned down corners). Media that is not stiff enough may not be usable. Media that meets Postal stiffness requirements for automated feeding is acceptable in the Colordyne 1600S. Envelopes that are caught under the flap of another envelope or stick to one another.
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Cleaning WARNING! THE PRINTER IS A PRECISION MACHINE. CLEAN REGULARLY TO INSURE MANY YEARS OF SERVICE. BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM ITS POWER SOURCE! DO NOT REMOVE SIDE COVERS! HIGH VOLTAGES PRESENT. Clean the Printer regularly to remove accumulated paper dust and ink. Depending on the types of media that are run, paper dust may accumulate inside the Printer and on the Transport. 1. Turn the Printer OFF and unplug it from the power receptacle.
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Print Engine Areas in the Print Engine can become glazed with a buildup of dust, paper lint and accumulated ink and have to be cleaned regularly. Open the Top Cover. Open the Clamshell Assembly by releasing the two latches. Use a vacuum to pick up any loose debris. NOTE: Be careful around Ink Tray and Capping Station in the Print Engine area as accumulated ink may splash onto other parts of the Printer. Take care not to damage the PC Boards or electrical wiring.
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Shipping or Transporting the 1600-S Printer If you have to ship or transport the Printer for any reason, the unit will have to be prepared. Once the Printer is prepared, carefully package the Printer, Printhead Cartridge, Service Station and Ink Tanks in their original packaging. Deprime the System 1. This forces all of the ink to return to the Ink Tanks. You can do this by accessing the Toolbox User Interface Screen and clicking “System Deprime”. Remove the Printhead Cartridge 1.
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 2. Make sure the Printhead Latch is fully opened to retract the ink lines. Remove the Printhead Cartridge by tilting it toward the ink lines [3], then carefully lift it out of the Printhead Compartment. 3. Pack the Printhead Cartridge area with absorbent towels to catch any ink drips or spills. Carefully pack the Cartridge using the original packaging. Remove the Service Station 1. Open the Front Cover (hinged at bottom). Open the Top Cover.
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 3. Slide the Service Station out of the Service Station port. NOTE: DO NOT pull Service Station all the way out until you disconnect the Ribbon Cable. TIP: Place an absorbent towel under the Service Station before you remove it to catch any drips or leaks. 4. Disconnect the Ribbon Cable. Slide the Latch open on the Service Station Circuit Board to release the Ribbon Cable. Remove the Service Station. Remove the Ink Tanks 55 1. Open the Front Cover (hinged at bottom).
SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 5 – Troubleshooting Guide The following troubleshooting guides are provided to assist you in solving any problems that might occur with the Colordyne 1600-S Printer. We have tried to make them as complete as possible. The best advice we can offer is to make sure that the system is set up properly, plugged in, and that it has an adequate supply of ink before attempting to troubleshoot any problem.
SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING The Printer CONDITION PROBLEM SOLUTION Ink Tank installed, no Ink Level indication in Toolbox Ink Tank contacts dirty, preventing Printer/Ink Tank communication. Remove Ink Tank(s). Clean prism and QA Chip contacts, see Maintenance, Cleaning Ink Tank Contacts. Extra lines; losing data Database problem. Check data in database program. Improper output (address information out of order, misfeeding, etc.) Wrong interface settings. Check software or database on PC.
APPENDICES Appendix A – Colordyne 1600-S Specifications PRINT RESOLUTION Best: 1600 x 1600 DPI Normal: 1600 x 800 DPI SPEED (color or mono) Up to 3600 letter size pages or 9000 envelopes per hour MEDIA SIZE Minimum: 3" x 4.2" (76 mm x 107 mm) Maximum: 9.5" x 17" (241 mm x 431 mm) PRINT AREA 8.5" x 17" (215 mm x 431 mm) MEDIA THICKNESS Minimum: 0.004" (0.102 mm) Maximum: 0.020" (0.5 mm) DUTY CYCLE 500,000 #10 Envelopes per month INK Water-based ink.
INDEX INDEX #10 Envelope Setup 9.
INDEX Print Engine Cleaning Ink Revolvers Print Ink Channels Printhead Release Button Service Station Printer Assembly Cleaning Connecting Control Panel LED Cutout Installing Jams Maintenance Media Profiles Chart Operating Optional Hardware Setup Shipping/Transporting Specifications Supplies Troubleshooting Unpacking Printer Driver General Tab Import/Export Tab Installing Layout Tab Properties Services Tab Printer Toolbox Diagnostics Ink Usage Network Configuration Service Menu User Interface Using Printhe
PRINTER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE General, periodic maintenance is needed to keep the Printer in good working order. Many tasks can be performed by operators with basic supplies, no special tools needed. Other tasks should only be performed by trained service personnel. NOTE: High volume usage may require more frequent maintenance.
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Copyright © 2014 COLORDYNE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. CDT_1600-C Operators Manual 04/14/2014 LED’S Status Chart TIP! We Recommend Printing the LED’s Status chart and placing on or near the printer! Copyright © 2014 COLORDYNE TECHNOLOGIES LLC.
