User’s Guide T-winder 30 Applicable for: Spitfire 65/90 Extreme Rockhopper 3 Extreme ValueJet 1304 ValueJet 1324 ValueJet 1604 ValueJet 1604 W ValueJet 1614 ValueJet 1624 ValueJet 1608 Hybrid ValueJet 1628TD
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User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 COPYRIGHT NOTICE COPYRIGHT © October 11 Mutoh Belgium nv all rights reserved. Mutoh reserves the right to modify the information contained in this manual at any time without prior notice. This document may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without written permission of the copyright owner.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 IMPORTANT NOTICE For users in Europe This is a Class A product approved for industrial environments. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case you may be required to take adequate measures. Change the direction of the receiving antenna or feeder.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 Table of contents 1 Safety instructions ..................................................................................................... 7 2 Product overview ........................................................................................................ 9 2.1 Part names and functions ....................................................................................... 9 2.1.1 Front side ....................................................................
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User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important • BE SURE TO READ THE TERMS IN THE NEXT CHAPTER THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING THE SYSTEM FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY. All safety related terms are bundled and categorized in three types.
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User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 2.1.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 2.1.2 Rear side 2.1.2.1 N° 1 2 3 2.1.2.2 () For a Spitfire 65” or Rockhopper 3 65” Name Scroller bar Movable flange Scroller bracket Function supports the movable flanges 2”-3” compatible core holders supports the scroller bar For a ValueJet 1304 or ValueJet 1324 (*) N° 1 2 Name Scroller flange 3 Scroller receiver Function supports the movable flanges There is one movable and one fixed flange to position the media correctly Movable flange.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 2.1.2.3 N° 1 2 (*) For a ValueJet 16XX series printer (*) Name Scroller support Scroller support lever Function Movable 2-3” compatible core holders. To lock or unlock the scroller supports. This system is pre mounted and not included in the kit. But works as one system with the tensioning winder. 11 AP-75104 - Rev 2.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 2.2 IN-THE-BOX CONTENTS 2.2.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 2.2.1.1 Winder kit N° Part Description Quantity 1 PET adjusting strip 1 2 Hexagon key 3 mm 1 3 Hexagon key 4 mm 1 4 Spacer 6 5 Adjustment plate 1 6 Screw M4x10 10 7 Screw M5x12 2 8 Power cable (EU, US and UK) 3 13 AP-75104 - Rev 2.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 2.2.2 For a VJ - 1304 / VJ - 1324 N° Part Description 1 T-Winder kit 1 Driving mechanism and right bracket Left bracket T winder kit Scroller assembly (2-3” compatible) and core Tensioning bar 1 1 1 1 1 a b c d e 2.2.2.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 2.2.3 For a VJ-1604 / VJ-1614 / VJ-1624 / VJ-1628TD series printer N° 1 a b c d e Description T-Winder kit Driving mechanism and right bracket Left bracket Tensioning bar Scroller assembly Winder kit 15 Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1 AP-75104 - Rev 2.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 2.2.3.1 Winder kit N° Part Description Quantity 1 PET adjusting strip 1 2 Hexagon key 3 mm 1 3 Hexagon key 4 mm 1 4 Spacer 6 5 Adjustment plate 1 6 Screw M4x10 10 7 Screw M5x12 2 8 Power cable (EU, US and UK) 3 16 AP-75104 - Rev 2.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 3.1 INSTALLING THE FRONT TENSIONING SYSTEM 3.1.1 On a ValueJet 1304 / ValueJet 1324 The right bracket consists out of 2 parts. Step 1 : Slide the closing bracket (1) over the stand (2). Make sure that the closing bracket is pushed properly against the stand. Step 2 : If the closing bracket is positioned properly, slide the support bracket onto the closing bracket.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 Step 4 : Install the driving mechanism (1) onto the support bracket (2) and tighten the four screws (3). 1 2 3 The left bracket consists out of two parts. Step 1 : Attach the closing bracket (1) to the stand (2). Step 2 : When fixing the support bracket (3) to the closing bracket, make sure the support bracket is positioned against the feet of the stand. Step 3 : Fix the support bracket with 4 screws M4x10 to the closing bracket. 2 3 1 18 AP-75104 - Rev 2.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 Notes Note that there are 8 holes in the left bracket. Be sure to position the bracket correctly. Step 4 : • Insert the tensioning bar (1) in the positioning pen in the left bracket (2). Notes Make sure that the tensioning bar is positioned in between the two stops. 19 AP-75104 - Rev 2.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 Step 5 : Fix the tensioning bar (1) to the drive mechanism (2) using 2 “M4x10” screws (3). Step 6 : Install the scroller bar between the left bracket and driving mechanism. Step 7 : The installation is completed. Step 8 : Refer to the next chapter to calibrate the tensioning bar and scroller assembly. This has to be done to guarantee a smooth and perfect winding flow. 20 AP-75104 - Rev 2.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 3.1.2 On a VJ-1604 / VJ-1614, Spitfire and Rockhopper 3 Step 1 : Loosen the four screws fixing the right bracket with the driving mechanism. Step 2 : Mount the right bracket (1) to the right leg (2) of the stand using 2 “M5 screws (3). Step 3 : Install the driving mechanism (1) in the right bracket (2) and tighten the four screws (3). 21 AP-75104 - Rev 2.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 Step 4 : Mount the left bracket (1) to the left leg (2) of the stand using 4 “M4x10” screws (3). Notes Note that there are 8 holes in the left bracket. Be sure to position the bracket correctly. For ValueJet 16XX series Step 5 : • For Rockhopper 3 and Spitfire Insert the tensioning bar (1) in the positioning pen in the left bracket (2). Notes Make sure that the tensioning bar is positioned in between the two stops. 22 AP-75104 - Rev 2.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 Step 6 : Fix the tensioning bar (1) to the drive mechanism (2) using 2 “M4x10” screws (3). Step 7 : Install the scroller bar between the left bracket and driving mechanism. Step 8 : The installation is completed. Step 9 : Refer to the next chapter to calibrate the tensioning bar and scroller assembly. This has to be done to guarantee a smooth and perfect winding flow. 23 AP-75104 - Rev 2.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 3.1.3 On a VJ-1624 / VJ1628TD Step 9 : Loosen the four screws fixing the right bracket with the driving mechanism. Step 10 : Mount the right bracket (1) to the right leg (2) of the stand using 4 “M4 screws (3). Step 11 : Install the driving mechanism (1) in the right bracket (2) and tighten the four screws (3). 24 AP-75104 - Rev 2.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 Step 12 : Mount the left bracket (1) to the left leg (2) of the stand using 4 “M4x10” screws (3). Notes Note that there are 8 holes in the left bracket. Be sure to position the bracket correctly. Step 13 : Insert the tensioning bar (1) in the positioning pen in the left bracket (2). Notes Make sure that the tensioning bar is positioned in between the two stops. 25 AP-75104 - Rev 2.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 Step 14 : Fix the tensioning bar (1) to the drive mechanism (2) using 2 “M4x10” screws (3). Step 15 : Install the scroller bar between the left bracket and driving mechanism. Step 16 : The installation is completed. Step 17 : Refer to the next chapter to calibrate the tensioning bar and scroller assembly. This has to be done to guarantee a smooth and perfect winding flow. 26 AP-75104 - Rev 2.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 3.2 INSTALLING THE REAR SCROLLER SYSTEM (ONLY FOR A SPITFIRE 65” OR ROCKHOPPER 3 65”) Step 1 : Install the left and right bracket arm at the bottom and rear side of the printer using for each 4 bolts M6x16, 4 washers and 4 spring washers. Step 2 : Install the scroller bar at the back. 27 AP-75104 - Rev 2.
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User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 4 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE As well as the swingbar as the scroller assembly should be adjusted after installation. 4.1 TENSIONING BAR Tools needed • • • • • • Synthetic paper strip Adjustment plate 6 spacers of 0,5 mm Hexagon key Tape Pencil (not included in winder kit) (not included in winder kit) 4.1.1 Calibration Step 1 : Lock the driving mechanism. Step 2 : Raise the pressure rollers of the printer.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 Step 5 : Place the adjustment plate at the front of the printer against the pressure rollers. Step 6 : Draw a line on the strip. Step 7 : Move the strip to the right side. Step 8 : Draw a line for the second time. The following two situations can be obtained. The lines overlap each other The lines do NOT overlap each other ► well adjusted ► perform the adjustment procedure as described in the next chapter 30 AP-75104 - Rev 2.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 4.1.2 Adjustment Depending on the result of the calibration (as described in the previous chapter), the tensioning bar should be adjusted until it is positioned horizontally to obtain an equal tension left and right. Follow the procedure below to adjust the tensioning bar. Step 1 : Use as many spacers as necessary to cover the space between the two lines drawn on the synthetic paper strip in the calibration procedure.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 4.2 SCROLLER BAR Tools needed • • • • • Synthetic paper strip Adjustment plate Hexagon key 3 mm Tape (not included in winder kit) Pencil (not included in winder kit) 4.2.1 Calibration Step 1 : Raise the pressure rollers of the printer. Step 2 : Create a straight loop with the synthetic paper strip around the scroller bar in the front.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 Step 5 : Draw a line on the strip. Step 6 : Move the strip to the right side. Step 7 : Draw a line for the second time. The following two situations can be obtained. The lines overlap each other ► well adjusted The lines do NOT overlap each other ► perform the adjustment procedure as described in the next chapter 33 AP-75104 - Rev 2.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 4.2.2 Adjustment Depending on the result of the calibration (as described in the previous chapter), the scroller bar should be adjusted until it is positioned horizontally to obtain a straight winding flow. Follow the procedure below to adjust the scroller bar. Step 1 : Evaluate on basis of the drawn lines how the bar is positioned compared to the print platform.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 5 OPERATING THE SYSTEM 5.1 SWITCHING THE POWER ON/OFF Step 1 : Push the button at the back of the driving mechanism (position “I”) to power ON. 5.2 CONNECTING THE POWER CABLE Step 1 : Be sure that the power is switched OFF. Step 2 : Connect the power cable to the AC inlet at the back of the driving mechanism. Step 3 : Insert the other side of the power cable in the power socket. 35 AP-75104 - Rev 2.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 5.3 ACTIVATE THE WINDING SYSTEM Step 1 : Power ON the driving mechanism at the back. Step 2 : Enable the winding system with the switch on top of the driving mechanism. Status LED ON BLINKING OFF The winding system is switched ON The winding system is operating The winding system is switched OFF 5.4 LOCKING THE SYSTEM There are two different positions for the scroller bar. In one position it is “set” an in the other position it is “free”.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 5.5 LOADING ROLL MEDIA Step 1 : Power ON the printer. Step 2 : Power ON the winding system (at the back). Step 3 : Be sure that the winding switch is set “OFF”. Step 4 : Raise the pressure rollers of the printer. Step 5 : Load a roll of media at the back of the printer.
User’s Guide Tensioning winder 30 Step 9 : Guide the media (1) to the empty core and tighten the media with some tape. Fine-tune the horizontal position of the scroller (4) with the adjustment screw (3) at the side. Step 10 : Set the winding system to “FREE” and manually turn the scroller to roll up some media. Step 11 : Pull down the tensioning bar (2) and set the winding system back to “SET” (1). The system will automatically go to is idle position.
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