MSSC QM2 High Resolution Inkjet Printer Operation Guide QM2-101 QM2-111 (Print head bracketry sold separately) MSSC, LLC Collinsville, IL USA Tel: 618-343-1006 Fax: 618-343-1016 www.msscllc.
1 Table of Contents Introduction..................................................................................................................................................2 Dimensions and Specifications ....................................................................................................................2 Installation....................................................................................................................................................3 Key Layout...........
2 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new MSSC QM2 Industrial Inkjet Printer from MSSC, LLC. We are confident you will be very pleased with the operation and performance of this durable, quality built machine for many years to come. The QM2 Industrial Inkjet Printer operating manual provides the necessary information about the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of your new inkjet printer.
3 Installation 1. Select the mounting location. Select a mounting location where there are guide bars on the conveyor. This will keep the print head at the correct distance of 1/8” (3mm) from the product preventing damage to the QM2. CAUTION: Avoid contact between the QM2 and the product as print quality may suffer. 2. Mount the base clamp to the conveyor or floor. Mount the QM2 to a solid structure such as a conveyor side rail.
4 4a. Mount the QM2 to the bracketry. • • • • Place the base clamp on the bottom of the QM2 over the end of the vertical tubing and tighten to secure the print head. Adjust the print head by loosening the cross clamp with a 5/32” or 4 mm allen wrench. The QM2 should be perpendicular to the product. If the print head is angled print quality will suffer. Once the QM2 is in position tighten all screws on the clamps 4b. Mount the remote print head.
5 5. Controller and Print Head Grounding Cable. To help prevent the buildup of static electricity on the controller and/or remote print head, the included grounding wire(s) should be attached to a proper earth ground, bare metal. This wire gives the static charge a direct path to ground preventing discharge through the controller’s or printhead’s sensitive electrical components. For the QM2-111, perform steps 1 and 2. For the QM2-101, perform step 2 only. 5a.
6 6. Install a QM2 print cartridge. Power must be off to install and remove the print cartridge. Please insert cartridge in horizontal direction to avoid damage to contacts. For more detailed instructions refer to pg. 15 of the QM2 Operation Guide. 7. Plug in the QM2. Plug the power cord into an appropriate voltage power source. NOTE: Be sure the power source for the QM2 is free from surges and spikes. Like other computer equipment, the QM2 is sensitive to surges and spikes.
7 Key Layout Special Information and Display Type Change Language Selection and Special Character Menu Run Key Status Indicator Lights Escape Key Message Selection and Editing Date Printing Setup Message Entry Keys Serial Number Setup or Consecutive Numbering QM2 setup Alarm Reset Enter Key Navigation Keys MSSC, LLC Collinsville, IL USA Tel: 618-343-1006 Fax: 618-343-1016 www.msscllc.
8 Quick Startup QM2 Start Up Procedure When starting up the QM2, the internal fan will start running and then the software initializes and the unit will boot up. The startup cycle will take 10-15 seconds. Please note, the photocell CANNOT be blocked/activated during this startup cycle. If the photocell is blocked, the unit will experience an ERR, display ERR on the screen and the QM2 will not function.
a. b. c. d. e. f. 9 INK allows you to set the start ink volume (new cartridge 42 ml), indicates ink volume status and you set the point where the low ink alarm LED lights. PARAMETER, the most commonly used key, you set the print delay in millimeters (000 – 999), character width in millimeters (02-26), character height in millimeters (05-13), dot density (1-8), Font (2 to choose from), print direction as viewed from behind the printer, and the line speed in meters/minute must be entered by user.
10 Operation NOTE: Pressing the RUN key from any menu will return you to the main screen. However any unsaved changes will be lost. Settings Menu Language 1. From main screen press the FONT key. 2. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to select desired language. 3. Press ↵ to select and return to the main screen. Setting Date and Time The QM2 will retain current date and time once set, like any other computer device. 1. From the main screen press the DATE key. 2. Using the arrow keys select TODAY and press ↵. 3.
11 D 2 Inserts the second digit of a 2 digit day format. 07-20-07 D X Inserts a 1 character date code. (See date and hour code table in the appendix) 07-K-07 H 1 Inserts the first digit of a 2 digit hour in 24 hour format. 14:53 H 2 Inserts the second digit of a 2 digit hour in 24 hour format. 14:53 H X Inserts a 1 character hour code. (See date and hour code table in appendix) E:53 m 1 Inserts the first digit of a 2 digit minute. 14:53 m 2 Inserts the second digit of a 2 digit minute.
12 Setup Menu To access the setup menu press the STUP key. Ink This sub menu allows the user to specify the ink cartridge volume as well as when the QM2 generates a low ink alarm. To set the ink volume: 1. Press STUP key 2. Select INK and press ↵. 3. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to change highlighted field. 4. Type in the desired value, 42 ml for a new cartridge or 370 ml for the bulk ink system. 5. Then set ink low at desired setting to generate low ink alarm. Press 02 for 2ml alarm trigger, for example. 6.
13 Common Parameters set at Factory MSG DELAY WIDTH HEIGHT DENSITY FONT DIRECT SPEED = = = = = = = = COMMON 000 mm 08 mm 13 mm 4 FONT 2 ←ABC 30.5 m/min DT Tune The DT Tune sub menu is where adjustments to date code formatting are made. The settings in this menu apply to all messages printing dates. • • MX SIZE: Sets the number of characters in month code. For a value of 2, a two digit number corresponding to the month is printed.
• • • • • • 14 CNT DOTS: Displays the number of dots in a message and the volume of ink needed for each printing. SEL NOZZL: This setting controls what channels are used to print. o AUTO: (Recommended) the QM2 selects the best nozzle configuration based on operating conditions. (300 DPI) o EVEN: Prints using the even channels. (300 DPI) o ODD: Prints using the odd channels. (300 DPI) o BOTH: Prints using both channels. (600 DPI) RS485: This submenu configures the QM2 communications.
15 Editing and Selecting Messages The QM2 has space for 100 different messages. To access the message menu press the MSG key. Editing/Creating Messages To create or edit a message: 1. From the main screen press the MSG key. 2. Select EDIT and press ↵. 3. Select the desired message number to create or modify and press ↵. A selection can be made using the ↑ and ↓ keys or by keying in the message number.
16 Inputting Chinese Characters (Available in English menus only) During message creation pressing the FONT key twice accesses the library of 30 simplified Chinese characters for insertion into a message. Use the arrow keys to select the desired character press ↵ to select and insert into the message. 30 simplified Chinese characters available for use in messages Two Ways of Printing Two Line Message with the QM2 2 L or 2 S However, you cannot use both functions within the same message.
17 Creating or Editing 2 Line Text with Adjustable Spacing using 2 S 2 S 1. If the character is not already inserted in the message being edited, press the FONT key and select the character and press ↵. 2. Select icon in edit window and press MSG. 3. Select the line to edit and press ↵ to edit the upper and lower lines. 4. Enter desired text. 5. After editing press ↵ to return to the SELECT LINE menu. 6. If done editing the 2 lines select SET and press ↵ to return to main edit window.
18 Maintenance The QM2 was designed to be easy to maintain for the user. However there are a few precautions: 1. Always turn off the QM2 before installing or removing an ink cartridge. 2. Never connect or disconnect the print head data cable with the power on. Doing so may damage the printer and void the warranty 3. Never disassemble the QM2. There are no user serviceable parts inside. 4. Never drop or spray the QM2 with water or any other liquid. Installing Ink Cartridges 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
19 Adjusting Screen Contrast If the screen is difficult to read the contrast may need to be adjusted. 1. Remove cap plug from right side of machine. 2. Using a small flat blade screwdriver, rotate the adjustment screw clockwise to lighten or counterclockwise to darken. 3. When finished, replace the cap plug. Adjusting the Photo Eye In some instances, adjustment of the photo eye may be necessary to improve the performance of the QM2.
20 HP Bulk Ink System Setup Note: Never exceed 10 inches (254 mm) height difference between printer cartridge and reservoir. Never hold reservoir above printer cartridge. 2” height difference is recommended. Not level, fall to fitting to empty container Bulk Ink restraint set-up using the flange clamp Bulk Ink restraint set-up using the base clamp MSSC, LLC Collinsville, IL USA Tel: 618-343-1006 Fax: 618-343-1016 www.msscllc.
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25 Troubleshooting The following are common alarm errors for the QM2. Low Ink Alarm – Indicated by visible red LED and audible alarm. This is customer set low ink level and the customer must reset ink volume when cartridge is changed. No Print – FIRE on display but no print. Hot Plug Issue, customer connects or disconnects data cable of the 111-style printer with power on. Generally the driver board must be replaced at a minimum.
26 Appendix Feet/min. to meters/min Conversion Table ft/min 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 m/min 1.5 3.0 4.6 6.1 7.6 9.1 10.7 12.2 13.7 15.2 16.8 18.3 19.8 21.3 22.9 24.4 25.9 27.4 29.0 30.5 ft/min 105 110 115 120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 m/min 32.0 33.5 35.1 36.6 38.1 39.6 41.1 42.7 44.2 45.7 47.2 48.8 50.3 51.8 53.3 54.9 56.4 57.9 59.4 61.
27 Key Assignments for Characters ALL LANGUAGES 1 @ ALL LANGUAGES M N O 6 m n oÖØöø FRENCH M N O 6 m n oÔô SPANISH M N Ñ O Ó 6 m n ñ o FINNISH M N O Ö 6 m n oö ALL LANGUAGES P Q R S 7p q r s ENGLISH A B C 2 a b cÄ Â Æ ä å æ TUV8tuv GERMAN A B C 2 a b cÄ ä FRENCH A B C 2 a b c À â à FINNISH A B C 2 a b cÅ Ä å ä ENGLISH D E F 3 d e f GERMAN TUV8tuvÜü FRENCH TUV8tuvÜÛÙüûù ALL LANGUAGES W X Y Z 9 w x y z FRENCH W X Y Z 9 w x y zŸ ÿ ALL LANGUAGES GERMAN D E F 3 d e f * .
28 Sample Message Instructions Follow the directions below to enter the above sample message. NOTE: to save space in the manual single key strokes are shown. It will be necessary to press a single key multiple times to arrive at the desired character. 1. From the main screen press the MSG key. 2. Select EDIT and press ↵. 3. Select the desired message number to modify and press ↵. A selection can be made using the ↑ and ↓ keys or by keying in the message number.
29 Accessories and Parts Mounting Hardware 55325 55335 55345 55355 Remote Print Head Mounting Kit Heavy Duty Mounting Clamps Heavy Duty Flange Clamp Heavy Duty Joint Clamp Bulk Ink System 55955 55950 55960B-NS 55960C-NS Bulk Ink Restraint for 55950 Bulk Ink System (370 cc); Standard Black Bulk Ink, Black 400mL w/ Quick Disconnect Fitting Bulk Ink, Black Cartridge w/ Quick fitting, for use with 55960B-NS Ink Cartridges 55900 55901 55902 55903 55904 55975 55350 Ink Cartridge (42 cc); Standard Black Ink
30 Exploded Views and Saleable Parts QM2 Controller PARTS LIST PART NUMBER MSSC, LLC Collinsville, IL USA DESCRIPTION ITEM RP55420 QM2 Driver Board with Software DB Standoff 1 2 RP55110 QM2 Display Board & Keypad Board 3mm Spacer x4 10 9 RP55120 QM2 Photo Sensor, 0-10CM Sensing Range (standard) 6 RP55122 QM2 Photo Sensor, 0-30CM Sensing Range (special) RP55132 QM2 Remote Mount Photosensor with Data Sheet RP55135 QM2 Power Cord with Ferrite Core 4 RP55155 QM2 Keypad Overlay with MSSC lo
31 QM2 101 Printhead PARTS LIST MSSC, LLC Collinsville, IL USA PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION ITEM RP55470 QM2 Pen Driver Board Universal 1 RP55165 QM2 HP Pen Stall with Latch 2 RP55160 QM2 Printhead Guard with Hardware 3 RP55003 QM2-101 Printhead Enclosure 4 RP55440 QM2 Flate Cable, 14 pin 5 Tel: 618-343-1006 Fax: 618-343-1016 www.msscllc.
32 QM2 111 Printhead PARTS LIST MSSC, LLC Collinsville, IL USA PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION ITEM RP55160 QM2 Printhead Guard with Hardware 1 RP55165 QM2 HP Pen Stall with latch 2 RP55495 QM2 Datacable, 1.
33 Creating Logos for the QM2 For logos to work with the QM2, they must: 1. be a monochrome Bitmap (.bmp) file. 2. have a height of 32 pixels. 3. be saved as grimgX.bmp, X being the logo number (0-9). 4. be transferred using the QM2 Download Kit (MSSC P/N 55500). MSSC, LLC Collinsville, IL USA Tel: 618-343-1006 Fax: 618-343-1016 www.msscllc.
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