CX-one CLEARjet Printer User Manual V1.
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one CX-one User Manual Last Edition: Editor: June 2004 Zirl Copyright CLEARjet GmbH 2004 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, translation or otherwise, without prior permission in writing. Liability Statement This CLEARjet product has been built in accordance with the ISO 9001standard.
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one CONTENTS 1 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................. 5 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 2 Contents of package ...................................................................................................................... 5 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 6 Functionality .....
CLEARjet GmbH 6 BARCODE READER .......................................................................................................................... 35 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 7 CX-one General Information ..................................................................................................................... 35 Reading Area of the Barcode Reader.......................................................................................... 35 Barcode Specification ...................................
CLEARjet GmbH 1 CX-one GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Contents of package Please check contents of package before first time installation of CX-one. Contents: c d e f* g h i j 1 x CX-one 1 x Power supply 1 x Power cord 1 x Serial cable 1 x USB cable 1 x CX-one CD 1 x CX-one User Manual 1 x Cleaning Card * Packages with CX-one models with integrated CHIP or RF chip encoding modules include two serial cables.
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 1.2 Introduction Printing and reprinting smart cards with visible information in top-quality resolution has been possible for some time, thanks to the CP2 CLEARjet printer. Now all this is possible at a fraction of the time – thanks to the CX-one, the embodiment of CLEARjet’s new improved technology. To achieve this high level of performance all printers in the CX-one range have a USB interface. The unique print/erase unit ensures outstandingly efficient card throughput.
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one Thermorewrite Cards The CX-one works with ISO cards which have a thermorewrite (TRW) surface. Cards of this type can be erased and reprinted several hundred times. The TRW coating is applied as part of the production process (TRW foil is supplied by CLEARjet GmbH).
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one Basic Print Procedure: Insert card Read/write electronic data (chip, magnetic stripe,...) Erase old text/graphics Print new information Eject card 1.4 Applications The CX-one can be used in any situation in which frequently changing information needs to be made visible to the user, as well as saved electronically to the card. Possible applications include points cards, customer loyalty cards, membership cards, visitor passes, travel cards, time cards, etc.
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 1.5 Product Descriptions Front View c d e f g 1: Red LED 2: Yellow LED 3: Green LED 4: Card slot 5: Housing lock left and right The card slot is found at the front of the printer (4). The card should be inserted with the rewritable (TRW) surface to the top. On the top of the device are three indicator LEDs (red, yellow and green).
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one Back View Power Switch Power Supply Host Chip USB The CX-one printer mechanism can be controlled either via a serial interface (RS 232 Host) or a USB interface (USB). A further serial interface (RS 232 - Chip) is available for connection to a card-read/write device. This interface gives access to the built-in encoding module (depending on device configuration).
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one Printer Mechanism g h i j d c e f Function Groups: 1: Rotating print/erase device 2: Central mount for print head 3: Card slot 4: Card transport mechanism (gear wheels) 5: DIP-Switches – to set various printer modes 6: Indicator LEDs 7: Main board 8: Print head-control board with keys for service functions User Manual page 11 / 40
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 1.6 Compatible Card Systems The CX-one can be upgraded with many read/write modules for ISO cards. Magnetic cards, chip cards or contactless chip cards can not only be printed onto, but electronically modified as well. Card specifications regarding size, tolerance, quality and implementation must be compatible with the relevant ISO standards for chip or magnetic cards. The printer is compatible with most known TRW materials.
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 1.7 Type Styles The CX-one offers three standard proportional fonts at different sizes, as well as a graphics mode. The standard fonts are: Font 1 Font 2 Font 3 ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ approx. 3.7 mm height (DK 200-1) approx. 2 mm height (DK 200-1) approx. 1.5 mm height (DK 200-1) Please note, this character height is valid for the print head DK 200-1 only. If you use the print head DK 300-1, smaller characters are obtained due to a different print-resolution.
CLEARjet GmbH 2 CX-one TECHNICAL INFORMATION 2.1 Specifications • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 internal standard fonts Graphics mode / text mode Printing of text and graphics via windows driver Max. resolution of 300 x 600 dpi Serial interface: 9600 Bd, 38400 Bd or 57600 Bd (switchable) USB interface Rev 1.
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 2.3 Dimensions Weight: CX-one: CX-one Hopper: User Manual approx. 2.5 kg approx.
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 2.4 Power Source and Consumption The printer is connected to power supply via an external power supply. Input Voltage and Frequency Ranges: Nominal Voltage 115 Vac 230 Vac Voltage Range 90 Vac to 132 Vac 180 Vac to 264 Vac Frequency 60 +/- 3 Hz 50 +/- 3 Hz The power supply unit is self adjusting to the appropriate mains voltage. Input Current: 2 A max RMS at 100 Vac 1,1 A max RMS at 240 Vac 2.
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 2.6 Print Head The following print heads are available: 2.6.1 Print Head DK 200 – 1 Description: - thick-film technology - 200 dpi print resolution - robust, long life Suitable for: - printing text and graphics - very high numbers of cards - more demanding business environments Dot size: 0.125 mm x 0.130 mm Order Code: 800-201 2.6.
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 2.7 Printing Area The CX-one can print onto almost the full surface area of a card. Please note that a small area running right around the card edge cannot be printed or erased (the dimensions vary according to the print head used). For more details on the printable area for each print head, see the following diagrams. All measurements are given in millimetres.
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 2.8 Card Design The graphic design of the card surface is entirely up to you. As LEUCO materials are transparent, your individual choice of design can include, for example, fields containing rewritable text, a coloured background, business logos, and so on beyond the rewrite layer. When using chip cards, please note that TRW printing is not possible on the reverse side of the card in the area of the chip itself.
CLEARjet GmbH 3 CX-one MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 3.1 Introduction Regular maintenance and service, carried out by skilled staff, can significantly increase the life of your printer and consumables. The print head and erase roller are particularly sensitive components that can easily be damaged by residual particles. As a result we strongly recommend that you do not exceed the suggested maintenance periods given below.
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 3.3 Self-cleaning Mode The CX-one printer has an automatic self-cleaning mode which allows cleaning without opening the device. Automatic pollution detection: The printer automatically detects pollution and necessary cleaning (number of printed/erased cards). If cleaning is necessary the signal ‘CLEAN’ (flashing red LED + short beep sound) is activated. In this state normal printer function is maintained, but we recommend soon cleaning.
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one Use of CLEARjet Cleaning Cards: • • • • Take the CLEARjet Cleaning card from its bag and insert it into the printer’s card slot. The device detects the Cleaning card automatically and performs the cleaning procedure. After cleaning, the card is ejected and the printer is ready for use. In case of very strong pollution it is possible that the automatic cleaning is not sufficient. In this case please contact your CLEARjet partner. 3.
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 3.5 Consumables – Expected Lifespan The following CX-one components are consumable: • Print head • Erase module with erase roller The typical lifespan of these consumables is primarily dependent on the number of printed/erased cards, but it is also dependent on many other factors. 3.5.
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 3.5.3 Lifespan: Printer Mechanism The mechanical components of the printer mechanism (rollers, bearings, gears, motor, etc.) are designed for a lifespan of 1,000,000 cards. To achieve this, it is particularly important to carry out all maintenance and service of your printer correctly. Timely cleaning of the print head, eraser roller, transport rollers, etc. will increase its lifespan.
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 3.6 Replacing Consumables Warning and Safety Notice: 1. Do not open the printer without first disconnecting it completely from the power supply. Remove the plug from the wall socket before beginning any work. 2. Some printer components are very hot. Ensure that you allow enough time for these components to cool down before opening the device. 3.6.1 Replacing the Print Head Print Head - Handling Tips • Print heads are sensitive to static electricity.
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 3.6.2 Replacing the Erase Module WARNING: The erase roller can be very hot! Make sure you have allowed ample time for it to cool down before attempting to replace it! 1. Remove print head (see 3.6.1. – steps 1 to 5 ) Dismantling the erase module Fig. 1 • 1 • Hold print head holder with one hand Remove with the second hand the erase module [1] upwards Fig. 1 A B Print head holder with erase module Fig.2 [A] Erase module holder [B] Erase module PCB board Fig.
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one Fig. 5: View of print head holder without erase module. Fig. 5 Installation of the erase module • Insert erase module with the erase roll ahead into the print head holder • Important: correct insertion of the erase module nose into the print head groove see Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 Fig. 6 1 • Hold the print head holder with one hand • With the second hand press the erase module PCB down onto the print head holder until the fixing clips [1] engage Fig.
CLEARjet GmbH 4 CX-one PRINTER CONFIGURATIONS 4.1 Using the DIP-Switches Using the DIP-Switches you can alter various printer settings.
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 4.2 Adjusting the Print Energy To tailor the power setting to different card materials, use DIP-Switches 2 and 3 (see 4.1). Choose the switch settings according to the used TRW material. WARNING: An energy setting that is too high can damage the card surface! 4.3 Adjusting the Erase Energy To adapt the erase energy to different card materials, use DIP switches 4 and 5 (see 4.1). Choose the switch settings according to the used TRW material.
CLEARjet GmbH 5 CX-one ENCODING MODULES 5.1 Magnet Encoding 5.1.1 General The magnet encoding module of the CX-one makes it possible to read and write magnet card information as well as print onto and erase the TRW surface of the card all in one operating cycle. The modules are designed to read and write a single track (single track module). Modules are available for each of the 3 ISO tracks but also for some Japanese encoding standards.
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one WARNING: It is not possible to process embossed cards with this device! Position of Magnetic Stripe The magnetic card must be inserted into the printer with the magnetic stripe on the right bottom side. Cards with magnetic stripes in different locations cannot be processed with this device. 5.1.4 Character Set Depending on the used standard or track, only a special character set can be stored on the magnetic stripe.
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CLEARjet GmbH CX-one Please find detailed descriptions for printer commands in the CX-one Programmer’s Manual. The controlling of the contact chip interface depends on the used chip/tag and built-in module. Please find details in the specific Manual of the contact chip module. The Active CX SDK (software development kit) includes an ActiveX package for controlling the CHIP CM1 module as well as a programmer's manual with detailed information about programming the CHIP CM1 encoding module. 5.
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 5.3.3 Controlling of the RF Chip Encoder For chip encoding the card is moved with the standard printer command to the reading position (1). In the next step the chip interface can be accessed via the interface 'RS 232' or via 'USB'. After conclusion of the chip transaction the card can be erased/printed and/or ejected by use of the normal printer commands. Please find detailed descriptions for printer commands in the CX-one Programmers Manual.
CLEARjet GmbH 6 CX-one BARCODE READER 6.1 General Information The printer CX-one processes an integrated barcode print function. With the help of this function barcodes can be printed directly over the printer interfaces without using the windows driver. 'Interleaved 2 of 5' barcodes can be printed in various sizes and positions. (see CX-one Programmers Manual). In addition it is possible with the help of a barcode reader to decode barcodes on a particular card position. 6.
CLEARjet GmbH 7 CX-one DIRECTION DETECTOR 7.1 Functionality The module 'direction detector' serves to determine the card position in the printing unit. Cards that are inserted the wrong way around are recognised and printing on the wrong side of the card can be avoided. The direction detector works with a reflective light sensor. The position and distance of black marks on the card are measured.
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 7.5 Position of the Direction Marking Direction marking colour: marking = black background = white 7.6 Dimensions C B D S L A Description A B C D S L User Manual Distance between markings Reading area outer edge Reading area inner edge Free area before marking 1 Line width Max. reading area Number of markings Min. 1.5 0 8 3 0.5 1 Max. 1.
CLEARjet GmbH CX-one 7.7 Optical Parameter The reflective characteristic of the card surface in the area of the markings must attain the boundary values that are cited in the following table. These boundary values relate to the red-light with 660 nm and infrared light with a wave length of 820 nm respectively. Description Min. Reflection 'white' Reflection 'black' 85 Max. Dimension 15 % % 7.7.
CLEARjet GmbH 8 CX-one HOPPER (CARD FEEDER) 8.1 General Information With the hopper, cards are fed from the card stack automatically to the printer for further processing. Basically every type of card can be used (chip, magnet, barcode, and so on), as long as the cards fulfil the following conditions: 8.
CLEARjet GmbH 9 CX-one ORDER INFORMATION 9.1 CX-one Art. No. Name Description 800-001 CX-one Standard CLEARjet printer for thermorewrite ISO cards 800-003 CX-one CHIP CLEARjet printer with integrated contact chip encoder 800-005 CX-one RF CLEARjet printer with integrated contactless chip (RF)encoder 800-007 CX-one MAG CLEARjet printer with magnetic encoder 800-009 CX-one BC CLEARjet printer with barcode reader 9.2 CX-one Hopper Art. No.
