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R Jet V4 Operator ManualDTF V4 operator manual0

R Jet V4 Operator ManualAfter completing this training you should be able to:• Operate the machine.• Set-up jobs in the Resolute RIP.• Perform routine maintenance.• Have a good understanding of how to optimise production.• Troubleshoot to aid support for this product in the field.Objectives1

R Jet V4 Operator Manual• Introduction• Overview of equipment• Starting Routine • Loading a new roll of film• Set up a print run in Resolute RIP• Web up finishing machine • Printer maintenance • TroubleshootingOverview2

R Jet V4 Operator ManualDirect to film (DTF) is a system of printing using piezo ink jet printing technology to create direct to film transfers. This transfer system differs from print and cut as only ink is transferred rather than a vinyl media.The image to be printed is mirrored and is printed onto an ink receptive film, CMYK is printed first followed by white ink. This white ink becomes the the background media for the transfer and replaces vinyl that would be used in a print and cut system.The printed transfer passes under a shower of powdered adhesive as it passes into the glue gully section of the finisher. The powder glue is moisture receptive and attaches to the water based ink of the print.Excess powder is shaken off the none printed film by means of a powder shaker, the film carrying the print then passes through tunnel drier where the powder is melted and the ink is set. This is your transfer.Introduction3

R Jet V4 Operator ManualOverview of equipment4Film Feed offRear view of the printer stand and film feed offFilm feed power switch

R Jet V4 Operator ManualOverview of equipment5Printer control PanelQuality (Not used)Cleaning (For weak head clean)Cancel (To cancel print jobs)Nozzle test ( Not used)Pause (To pause jobs mid-print)Origin (Not used) Up (to reverse film feed)Left (To move head carriage left)Right (to move head carriage right)Down (To feed film forward)Enter (To accept menu options)Menu (Printer menu functions)

R Jet V4 Operator ManualOverview of equipment6PrinterFilm pinch rollersPinch roller activation buttonFilm edge guidesHeated bedSuction bedMaintenance station

R Jet V4 Operator ManualOverview of equipment7Powder Finishing unitFilm re- wind unitCooling fansTop drierFume chimneyFront and rear suction motorsConveyer drive rollerConveyer slave rollerHeated platePowder feederFilm sensorPowder collection trayFilm powder shaker

R Jet V4 Operator ManualOverview of equipmentPowder Finishing unit Version 1 Control PanelPowder Finishing unit Version 2 Control Panel

R Jet V4 Operator ManualOverview of equipmentPowder Finishing unitAuto (all movement functions activated by glue gully sensor)Manual (all movement functions activated manually) Conveyor speed (Conveyor belt direction)Suction (conveyor vacuum bed suction selection, front, back, both, off) Shaker speed (shaker on/off and speed control) Powder speed (changes the amount of powder being delivered)Powder (powder delivery) Powder Finishing unit, Version 1 Control Panel Icons

R Jet V4 Operator ManualOverview of equipmentPowder Finishing unitDown (unit selection down)Up (unit selection up)Dryer Temp (Top curing unit on/off and temperature control)

R Jet V4 Operator ManualOverview of equipment11Powder Finishing unitManual (all movement functions activated manually) Auto (all movement functions activated by glue gully sensor)Powder Finishing unit, Version 2 Control Panel IconsConveyor Belt speed and directionBelt speed input, touch to access input window

R Jet V4 Operator ManualOverview of equipment12Powder Finishing unitPowder Finishing unit, Version 2 Control Panel IconsShaker on/offShaker speed input, touch to access input windowAction,When the shaker is in Auto it will be activated via the film sensor in the glue gully,After the sensor has not had an activation, the shaker will run for a further 10 seconds.

R Jet V4 Operator ManualOverview of equipment13Powder Finishing unitPowder Finishing unit, Version 2 Control Panel IconsDusting on/off, forward/reverseDusting amount input, touch to access input windowAction,When Dusting is in Auto it will be activated via the film sensor in the glue gully.Dusting amount is adjusted via the input window.

R Jet V4 Operator ManualOverview of equipment14Powder Finishing unitPowder Finishing unit, Version 2 Control Panel IconsCooling fan on/offSwitchable film cooling fanAction,Use the film cooling fan when rewinding film

R Jet V4 Operator ManualOverview of equipment15Powder Finishing unitPowder Finishing unit, Version 2 Control Panel IconsSuction on/off, Front/BackControl of conveyor bed suctionAction,Front and back suction is used to control the film passing through top drier.

R Jet V4 Operator ManualUse the power icon to activate and de-activate the heatersTouch to access input windowOverview of equipment16Powder Finishing unitPowder Finishing unit, Version 2 Control Panel IconsFront and Plate drying controlAction,When Dusting is in Auto it will be activated via the film sensor in the glue gully.Dusting amount is adjusted via the input window.

R Jet V4 Operator Manual1. Check ink levels – White and CMYK must be above 50% full. 2. Turn printer on using the emergency stop button 3. Open both Print XP and Resolute RIP software’s4. Leave for 10 minutes to allow the white ink to circulate around the printer> If Semi auto circulation is fitted press the “white ink cycle” button once and wait for the circulation to complete then press for a second timeStarting Routine 17

R Jet V4 Operator Manual1. Turn on the finishing unit and turn on Guide plate heater 2. Perform 2 strong head cleans – (Print XP Software) “Clean” – “2 (4) Head All” – “Strong” 3. Perform a head status – (Print XP Software) “Check”4. If head status is good carry onto printing, if the head status is poor repeat the previous stepStarting Routine 18

R Jet V4 Operator Manual• Ensure powered feed off is set to 0 (off)• Lift the film pinch rollers using the roller lift button and remove any remaining roll end film from the bed of the machine • Release lock screw on right hand roll hub• Slide right-hand side hub to the right to release the film roll• Remove the cardboard tube with the remnant of the film • Replace with new roll matte side up, rolling up over the top of the roll, not from the underside.Loading a new roll of film19

R Jet V4 Operator Manual• Ensure the film roll is tight onto the left film roll hub whilst supporting the film roll• Move the right film roll hub to the left and into the card board film roll centre• Pull approximately 50cm of film off the roll and thread the film under the sensor activation bar Loading a new roll of film20

R Jet V4 Operator ManualLoading a new roll of film21• Place the film under the film pinch rollers and lower the film pinch rollers using the roller lift button • Move to the front of the printer and hold the film in the centre with your left hand, use your right hand to press the second film pinch roller button located on the top pf the machine • Pull the film until it is firm to pull and is running central in the machine, at this point the film sensor activation bar should be at the top of its runners. • Tuck each side of the film under the film edge guides and ensure the film is flat • Turn the power to the powered feed off to the (I) position • Using the down button on the printer, feed off about 50cm of film to make sure the film is running flat and true • Ensure film is straight on guide plate

R Jet V4 Operator Manual• Ensure that the finishing unit settings are set to Auto (picture)• Feed about 50cm of film out of the printer then start your print run• When front edge of the film reaches the bottom of the glue gully Press pause on the printer (picture)• Put film on conveyor belt, make sure the film is lined up as per the training and turn both suction fans on (picture)• Press pause again and print until approximately another 10cm has entered the glue finishing unit in the glue gully, press pause again and add 2 full scoops of powder onto the film (picture)• Press pause and continue to print.• When the printed film reaches the bottom of the glue gully it will activate the finishing unit sensor and start to feed film into the machine(check for film alignment all the time while this is happening and ensuring you press pause on the printer every time that you need to make an adjustment.Web up finishing machine 22

R Jet V4 Operator Manual• Check powder levels regularly, recycle from bottom where necessary• Make sure print and powder shaker is paused whilst you do this • Monitor straightness of film throughout • When film feeds out of finishing unit, turn on extractor – do not turn it on prior to this as it can suck the film up from the bed and cause a jam• Continually check that the film is running straight and true during production and adjust as per training Web up finishing machine 23

R Jet V4 Operator ManualPrinter maintenanceEnd of day24 1) Use the Resolute cleaning kit that comprises of cleaning solution that is compatible with your ink (Dupont, Kodak, Resolute Premium) Foam swap, IPA Wipes and protective gloves. 2) Press the Left Arrow on the printer control panel, move print head to far left of printer 3) Using the Resolute print head cleaner and foam swap supplied, clean the back (CMYK) head with a backward and forward motion applying slight pressure backwards and forwards. 4) Using 3 Resolute IPA wipes, clean the wiper blade, the white capping station and the CMYK capping station

R Jet V4 Operator ManualPrinter maintenanceEnd of day255) Press X-Reset in Print XP software 6) Perform head clean from software to recharge nozzles 7) Perform a head status and if the head status is good move to the next step. If significant nozzles are missing repeat the previous step. 8) Press the left arrow key, move head to reveal the capping stations 9) Clean the wiper blade again 10) Drip a small amount of cleaning solution into the white and CMYK caps taking care not to over fill the cap. 11) Press X Reset to re-cap the print heads. 12) Turn off the printer with the emergency stop button but leave the main power switched on as this will circulate the white ink while the machine is at rest.

R Jet V4 Operator ManualPrinter maintenanceEnd of week261) Perform end of day cleaning up to section 9. 2) Using the compatible capping station flush and 50ml syringe, load approximately 40ml of the capping station flush into the syringe. 3) In the print XP software press Clean Capping Pad. 4) Slowly squeeze 20ml into each cap with the Clean Cap running. 5) Go to section 10 in the End of Day Cleaning to finish the process. Contact Us send