Technical Manual

INK JET PRINTER FOR INDUSTRIAL MARKING

HITACHI Printer
Model RX

Thank you for purchasing the Hitachi IJ Printer Model RX.

This printer employs a noncontact, ink-jet method to print onto a print target.
This instruction manual describes the basic operating procedures, maintenance procedures, and other detailed
handling procedures of the Hitachi IJ Printer Model RX.
If the printer is improperly handled or maintained, it may not operate smoothly and may become defective or
cause an accident. It is therefore essential that you read this manual to gain a complete understanding of the
printer and use it correctly.
After thoroughly reading the manual, properly store it for future reference.

IF you changed the language of screen by mistake,see the chapter 7.8 "Selecting Languages".
CONTENTS
1. DELIVERED GOODS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

2. INSTALLING PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

3. INSTALLATION CHECK ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.1 Print head air purge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2 Setting functions which can be performed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.3 Selecting user when power is turned on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

4. ELECTRIC SIGNAL CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.1 Wiring precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.2 Input/output (I/O) signal connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.2.1 Wiring the I/O line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.2.2 Connection to input/output (I/O) terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.3 Input/output (I/O) specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4.3.1 Print target detector input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4.3.2 Product speed matching function using a rotary encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
4.3.3 Input function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
4.3.4 Output function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

5. COMMUNICATION (Optinal on RX-B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.2 Setting Communication Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.2.1 Setting Communication Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.5.2 Transmission Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
5.3 Transmission Sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.3.1 Common Transmission Sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.3.2 Printings Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.3.3 Print Data Recall Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5.3.4 Print data registration transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5.3.5 Print Condition Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
5.3.6 Calendar Conditions Transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
5.3.7 User Pattern Character Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
5.3.8 On-line/Off-line Transmission Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
5.3.9 Remote Operation Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
5.3.10 Time control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
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 5.4 Code Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
5.4.1 Code Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
5.4.2 Header Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
5.5 Communication Timing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
5.5.1 Signal Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
5.5.2 Response Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
5.6 Communication Monitor Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49
5.7 Warning Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50
5.8 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52
5.8.1 Notes on Product speed matching Feature Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52
5.8.2 Notes on Print Condition Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52
5.9 Communication Buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
5.9.1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
5.9.2 Description of Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
5.9.3 External Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
5.9.4 Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58

6. CIRCULATION SYSTEM WORK AND ADJUSTMENT

METHOD . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
6.1 Circulation control screen operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.2 Circulation control contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.3 Replacing the ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
6.4 How to correct ink stream bending and nozzle clogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
6.4.1 Nozzle backwash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
6.4.2 Nozzle orifice disassembly and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
6.5 Stream alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
6.6 Cleaning the recovery line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
6.7 Replacing the ink filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
6.8 Replacing the recovery filter and makeup filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
6.9 Adjusting the pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
6.10 Excitation V adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
6.11 Ink drop state check method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
6.12 Draining ink from the main ink tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24
6.13 Test of solenoid valve/pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25

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7. MAINTENANCE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

8. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

8.1 Outside Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
8.2 Electrical Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
8.3 Circulation System Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

9. APPENDIX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
● Barcode, 2-dimensional code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
● Setting high-speed printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
● Icon list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
● Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

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 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
● Before using the printer, thoroughly read the following safety precautions for optimum printer
use.
● You should observe the precautions set forth below in order to use the product properly and
avoid endangering you or other persons or damaging property. For the purpose of clarifying
the severity of injury or damage and likelihood of occurrence, the precautions are classified
into two categories, WARNING and CAUTION, which both describe a hazardous situations
that may arise if you ignore the precautions and perform an incorrect handling or operating
procedure. The precautions in these two categories are both important and must therefore
be observed without fail.
WARNING is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which
WARNING may cause severe personal injury or death if the warning against
performing an incorrect handling procedure is ignored.

CAUTION is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which

CAUTION may cause personal injury or property damage if the warning
against performing an incorrect handling procedure is ignored.

● If the warning in the CAUTION category is ignored, serious results may occur depending on
the situation.
● After the manual has been read, it must be stored in such a location that all printer operation
personnel can refer to it at all times.
● All the instructions set forth in this manual are important and must therefore be observed
without fail.
Pictograph Examples
The symbols are used to indicate precautions (including those related to
potential warnings) to be observed. Detailed information is furnished by a picture
within the symbol outline (a shock hazard is indicated by the example shown at
left).
The symbols are used to describe prohibited actions. The details of a
prohibited action are given by a picture within or near the symbol outline (the
example shown at left dictates that you must keep flames away).

The symbols are used to describe required actions. Detailed instructions are
given by a picture within the symbol outline (the example shown at left dictates
that a ground connection must be made).

Restrictions on Export

User hereby agrees not to export or re-export this product to any end-user who the user
has reason to suspect may utilize the product for the design, development or reproduction
of nuclear, chemical or biochemical weapons.

File management and USB management are carried out using eParts made from eSOL.
Ethernet is the product name of Xerox Corporation in America.

●Safety Precautions (1)

 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued)
WARNING
● Ensure that there is no flame- or arc-generating device around the
printer.
The ink and makeup are both flammable and may cause fire.
Fire can be generated by matches, lighters, cigarettes, heaters, stoves, gas
burners, welders, grinders and static electricity. Arcs may be generated from
open-type relays, switches, and brush motors. Before handling the ink and
makeup, remove static electricity from your body, peripheral equipment, and so
on. In the interest of safety, position a dry-chemical fire extinguisher near the
printer.

● Since the ink and makeup contain organic solvents, install the printer at
an adequately ventilated location.
1 Never install the printer in an enclosed space.
2 Connect exhaust equipment to the printer in order to prevent it from filling
with organic solvent vapor.

● Do not insert tweezers, a screwdriver, or any other metal article into the
ink ejection hole in the end of the print head.
When the printer is ready to print, a high voltage (approximately 6 kV) is applied
to the deflection electrode section in the print head.
Exercise caution to avoid electric shock, injury, and fire.

● Do not remove the outer covering.

A high voltage is applied to some sections of the printer.
Exercise caution to avoid electric shock and injury.

● Use an AC voltage of 100 to120 V or 200 to 240 V ±10% only and a

power frequency of 50 or 60 Hz only.
If the above requirements are not met, the electric parts may overheat and burn,
creating a risk of fire or electric shock.

● Never drain the ink or makeup waste solution into a public sewer system.
Waste disposal must comply with all appropriate regulations. Consult the
appropriate regulatory agency for further information.

● Exercise caution to avoid inadvertently disconnecting, forcibly pulling, or

bending piping tubes.
Since the ink and makeup in some portions of piping tubes are pressurized,
they may splash into your eyes or mouth or onto your hands or clothing.
If any ink or makeup enters your eyes or mouth, immediately flush with warm or
cold water and consult a physician.

(2) ●Safety Precautions

 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued)
WARNING
● While the printer is operating, do not look into the ink ejection hole in the
end of the print head.
Ink or makeup may enter your eyes or mouth or soil your hands or clothing.
If any ink or makeup enters your eyes or mouth, immediately flush with warm or
cold water and consult a physician.

● Before servicing the printer, be sure to stop the ink ejection.

Because ink or makeup may splash into your eyes or mouth or onto your hands
or clothing. If any ink or makeup enters your eyes or mouth, immediately flush
with warm or cold water and consult a physician.

● If an earthquake, fire, or other emergency occurs while the printer is

engaged in printing or just turned on, press the Main power switch to turn
off the power.

● The printer must be managed in compliance with all appropriate

regulations.

Read and understand the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
before using any ink or makeup.

● Use Hitachi approved consumables and periodic replacement parts.

Using products that are not designated by Hitachi could cause s failure in
certain functions.

● Warning for Mercury

Hg -- THE LAMP IN THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS MERCURY.
RECYCLE OR DISPOSE OF IT ACCORDING TO APPLICABLE
ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS.
For Recycling and Disposal information, contact your government agency, the
Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org, and/or www.lamprecycle.org (in
the US), or the Electronic Product Stewardship Canada at www.epsc.ca (in
Canada). For more information, call 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) (in the
US).

●Safety Precautions (3)

 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued)
WARNING
● When charging a refill of ink or makeup, exchanging ink, or otherwise
handling ink or makeup, take enough care not to spill ink or makeup.
If you spill any ink or makeup by mistake, wipe it off neatly and promptly
with wiping paper or something similar. Do not close the maintenance
cover until you make sure that the portion you have just wiped is
completely dry.
You must pay particular attention when you have spilled ink or makeup
inside the printer and it is not completely dry. Why? Because vapors of
ink or makeup will stay inside the printer and may catch on or cause a
fire.

If you find it hard to wipe the printer when it is turned on, stop it with the
maintenance cover open. Power it down, and then wipe it off again.

● If you wish to clean the casing of the printer with wiping paper
impregnated with makeup, be sure to do so with the power off.

Attempting to clean it when the power is on will cause makeup or vapors of

makeup to enter the printer, possibly catching on or causing a fire.
When the cleaning is over, open the maintenance cover and make sure that no
makeup has entered and no vapors remain inside.

● Should you find a leak of ink or makeup inside the printer while the
printer is running or being maintained, wipe it off promptly with wiping
paper or something similar. Then, with the maintenance cover open,
stop the printer, power it down, and repair the leak.

Continuing operation with a leak of ink or makeup will cause an anomaly,

resulting in abnormal printing.
Ink and makeup are flammable. They may therefore catch on or cause a fire.

● If you wish to receive ink particles in a beaker, for a printing test for
example, use an electrically conductive beaker and connect the beaker
securely to the ground.
Do not let the tip of the printing head enter the beaker.

Ink particles used for printing are electrically charged. An ungrounded beaker
has a gradually rising charge, possibly catching on or causing a fire.

● Ensure that all electrical wiring, connections and grounding comply with
applicable cords. Properly connect the printer to its dedicated ground.
Complete the above procedure to avoid electrical shock hazards.

● When welding, keep enough space between the IJ printer and the
welding work area to prevent the arc from starting a fire. Also, be sure to
insulate the printhead and IJ printer frame to keep the welding current
from flowing to the control section of the printer, and to make a separate
ground connection for the printer.

(4) ●Safety Precautions

 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued)
CAUTION
● Only persons who have completed an operator training course for
Hitachi IJP can operate and service the printer.
If the printer is operated or serviced incorrectly, it may malfunction or break
down.

● Do not attempt to make repairs for any purpose other than operation or
maintenance.

● Since the ink and makeup contain organic solvents, observe the
following handling precautions.
1 Secure adequate space for the ink/makeup handling area and printer
installation site. At least 200 m3 must be provided per print head.
Ensure that adequate ventilation is provided.
2 When handling the ink or makeup, wear protective gloves and safety goggles
to avoid direct skin contact. If the ink or makeup comes into contact with skin,
wash thoroughly with soap and warm or cold water.
3 When transferring the ink or makeup to or from a bottle, exercise caution to
prevent it coming into contact with the printer or surrounding articles.
If there is any spillage, immediately wipe it clean using a cloth moistened
with makeup.

● Ink and makeup must be stored as flammable liquids. Storage must

comply with local regulatory requirements. Consult the appropriate
regulatory agency for further information.

● If extraneous noise enters the printer, it may malfunction or break down.

For maximum noise immunity, observe the following installation and wiring
precautions.
1 Ensure that 100 to 120 VAC or 200 to 240 VAC power cables are not
bundled with other power supply cables.
2 Insulate the printer main body and print head so that they do not come into
direct contact with the conveyor or other devices.
3 If the employed print target detector is housed in a metal case, use a plastic
mounting brace for the purpose of insulating the detector from the conveyor
and other devices.
4 Be sure that the print target detector wiring is not bundled together with other
power supply cables.

● Please make sure the print status and print content are correct each time when
you start operation of IJP.
● Please implement periodical checkup of print status in the process, even
including during production.

● A touch panel is employed for data entry to operation screen.

When manipulating the Touch panel, use only fingers. If the touch panel is
operated with metal and/or sharp objects such as ball point pen, it may
malfunction or break down.

●Safety Precautions (5)

 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued)
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

(6) ●Safety Precautions

 1. DELIVERED GOODS
●Unpack the equipment and check the delivered goods.

No. Part Name Qty Product code. Remarks

1 IJ printer body 1 -
2 Instruction manual 1 -
3 Technical manual 1 -
4 One-page sheet 1 -
Used in ink particles shape
check, ink beam position check,
5 Magnifying glass 1 451274
etc.

Used when removing the

6 Tweezers 1 451412
orifice, etc.

Filled with makeup and used in

7 Cleaning bottle 1 451058
print head cleaning, etc.

Used in print head cleaning, ink

8 Beaker with handle 1 451410
replacement, etc.

9 Wide mouth bottle 1 451126 Use to hold the waste liquid.

Use for wiping after print head

10 Wiping paper 1 -
cleaning, etc.

Orifice plate seal packing

11 Nozzle seal plate 3 451913
(spare part)
φ7.2

Seal for power cable and ]

12 Cable seal 3 -
external communications cable.

1-1 ●Delivered goods

No. Part Name Qty Product code Remarks

Cable clip
Nozzle rubber seal
13 Cable clip 1 -

One page sheet

14 Plastic bag with zipper 1 -
Use to store the one page
sheet and nozzle rubber seal.

Recovery filter,
15 Filter 75 1 451857 Makeup filter
(Spare parts)

16 Nozzle tool A 1 451939

Used when removing the

orifice.

17 Nozzle tool B 1 451940

Note “Part Name” and “Product code” when ordering the parts.

●Delivered goods 1-2

 2. INSTALLING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
● Ensure that there is no flame- or arc-generating device around the printer.
The ink and makeup are both flammable and may cause fire.
Fire can be generated by matches, lighters, cigarettes, heaters, stoves, gas burners,
welders, grinders and static electricity. Arcs may be generated from open-type relays,
switches, and brush motors. Before handling the ink and makeup, remove static
electricity from your body, peripheral equipment, and so on. In the interest of safety,
position a dry-chemical fire extinguisher near the printer.

● Since the ink and makeup contain organic solvents, install the printer at an
adequately ventilated location.
1 Never install the printer in an enclosed space.
2 Connect exhaust equipment to the printer in order to prevent it from filling with
organic solvent vapor.

CAUTION
● The employed ink and makeup contain organic solvents. Furnish an
adequate space for the ink/makeup handling area and printer
installation site. A space of at least 200 m3 must be provided per print head.
Ensure that adequate ventilation is provided. Follow all regulation in your
country.

(1) Provide a clearance around the IJ printer for daily operation,

handling, and maintenance access (see the figure at right).
Maintenance area 300mm
(2) The print head needs to be cleaned with the makeup while the
printer is operated and stopped (daily maintenance). Adopt a fixed
300 300
structure in consideration of print head cover and print head mm mm
removal. IJ printer
(3) Installation must be completed so that no vibration will be applied to
the IJ printer main body, print head, or print head cable.
If they are vibrated, print quality deterioration and print irregularity 750mm
may be incurred (the maximum permissible vibration value is
1.96m/s 2 ). Top view
(4) The IJ printer main body must be installed with a levelness error of * Leave a maintenance area of
not over ±1°. at least 20 cm for the upside
(5) The IJ printer main body must be electrically insulated from the of printer.
other equipment (conveyors, packing machines,etc.), photoelectric
switches, and the rotary encoder.
(6) The standard distance between the printing head and the object to be
printed on is as indicated in the right-hand table. Distance between the printing head
The smaller the clearance between the print head and print target, and the object to be printed on
the smaller the character height and the better printing. Nozzle diameter Distance
(7) The IJ printer proper requires maintenance as the occasion may
65μm 10 to 30mm
demand including replenishment of ink and makeup and
replacement of filter.
(8) If ambient humidity is 85 to 90%RH, you must purge inside of print
head by air.
It is necessary for dry-clean air, regulator for pressure of air and air
filter.
(Quantities of the air are 1L / minutes.)

2-1 ●Installing Precautions

(9) When installing the print head and print head cable, comply with the following conditions.
1 When positioning the end of the print head above the printer main body installation surface,ensure
that the distance between the end of the print head and the installation surface does not exceed 1.5 m.
2 When positioning the end of the print head below the printer main body installation surface, ensure
that the distance between the end of the print head and the installation surface does not exceed 1 m.

Print head cable

IJ printer
main body Print head

1.5m

Main body installation surface

1m Print head
cable included

Upward printing Lateral printing Downward printing

(10) When using the printer for upward or lateral printing, ensure that the rising print head cable upper end
is positioned not more than 0.5 m above the print head.

Print head cable

Bend R
0.5m

Print head

(11) If you fixed the print head, ensure that the minimum bend radius of the print head cable is at least 150
mm.
(12) The ink stream may bend for some reason or other (due, for instance, to dirt).
The facilities positioned in the direction of ink ejection should be partially covered as needed to avoid
ink accumulation.
(13) When connecting an exhaust duct to the printer, install a damper and adjust the wind velocity at the
intake port to 0.3 to 0.5 m/s. (Use an anemometer for verification. If the wind velocity is too high, the
makeup consumption increases.)

Connect a duct to this port

(50 mm in diameter).

Exhaust duct
connection port

●Installing Precautions 2-2

 In case there is no space to place an exhaust duct, connect suitable length of extension tube to the
exhaust-outlet (Rc1/8 (PT1/8)), and fix another side of the tube end at where an exhaust duct is placed.

Exhaust outlet
(Rc1/8 (PT1/8))

(14) If you try to fix the print head with a magnetic substance (such as iron), the cover switch will
malfunction resulting in an "Cover Open" error.
This, you must only use nonmagnetic resins or metals for fixing the print head.

(15) In the case of carrying the printer proper, use the handles in the drawing below.

2-3 ●Installing Precautions

3. INSTALLATION CHECK ITEMS
3.1 Print head air purge
If the makeup remains in the electrode section after cleaning or if you use the IJ
printer at a high humidity, moisture condensation may occur within the print head,
causing leakage from the deflection electrode section. It is also important to
remember that dust or splashed ink accumulation on the deflection electrode
section may cause leakage. Performing the following air purge procedure for the
print head interior is effective in preventing such leakage.

(1) Situations requiring an air purge

1 When the printer is used in a highly humid place such as a beer or other beverage can line
(If you use the printer in an environment in which the relative humidity is 85% or higher,
complete the print head air-purge procedure).
2 When a water drainage blow sequence is performed before printing.
3 When the printer is used in a place where a considerable amount of paper powder or other dust
exists.
4 When the printing distance is short so that the end of the print head is splashed with ink.
5 When you use inks that are indicated on the handling guidance of each ink to complete
air-purge procedure.

(2) Air-purging procedure

Introduce clean dry air into the print head air purge connection port (Rc 1/8 (PT 1/8)×screw) in
the rear of the printer main body at a pressure of about 0.1 to 0.3 MPa. If it is possible that the
employed air tanks oil or water, turn it into clean dry air with an air filter, micro-mist separator, or
the like before introducing it into the printer main body.

Back of body
Pressure gauge

0.1∼0.3MPa

Air source
(clean dry air) Print head air purge
(capacity: Approx. 1L/min) Pressure reducing valve connection port

Made of resin. Be careful not to

tighten too tightly when connecting
with a metal joint.

Max. tightening torque:1.5N.m

NOTICE

If the air-purge amount is excessive, print irregularities may occur.

After air-purge pressure adjustment, be sure to perform a printing test to
verify the printing results.

●Print head air purge 3-1

 3.2 Setting functions which can be performed
4
(1) Functions
●Sets whether or not each function is enabled or disabled for each login user.
●The operation buttons of disabled functions are not displayed or the screen cannot be entered.
●”User conditions setup” and “Using environment setup” can be started when the administrator logs in.
●The function restrictions state can be checked at the function restrictions screen. (Refer to “Instruction
manual 5.5 Checking functions which can be performed”)
Protected functions
Item Protected function name
●Edit message
●Calendar conditions
Edit message ●Substitution rules setting
●Count conditions
●Create/edit message
●Select message
Select message
●Create/edit message
●Save message
Save message
●Overwrite message
●Print specifications
Print specifications ●Various print setup
●Adjust print parameters
●Print format
Print format
●Adjust inter-character space
[Auxiliary functions] [Environment setup]
●Manage message/group ●User environment setup
●Create user pattern ●Date/time setup
●Touch screen coordinate correction ●Communication environment setup
●Backup (IJP→USB) ●Touch screen environment setup
●Copy data (USB→IJP)
Maintenance
●Edit standard pattern [Maintenance work]
●Edit substitution rules ●Operation management
●Select language ●Excitation V update
●Circulation control
●Adjustment/operation check
●Solenoid valve/pump test
●Login setup
Password setup ●Setting login user
●Password setup

3-2 ●Checking functions which can be performed

(2) Operation
The administrator is logged in.

1 Press Login management of the Environment setup menu.

The Login management menu is displayed.
Log in as a user with administrator rights when User conditions setup or Using environment setup are
not displayed on Login management menu.

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M
Manual Startup
Login history Select login user Password setup
Sets function HOME
restrictions for
each user. User conditions Using environment

setup setup
Sets the password.
Sets whether or
Create new user ID Delete user ID
not to select a
user which logs
in when power
is turned on.

Back

Create the new user. Delete the user.

2 Press User conditions setup .

The User conditions setup screen is displayed.
A user list is displayed.

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Current user ID : admin

admin user2 user3

user4 user5 user5

Back

●Checking functions which can be performed 3-3

 3 Select User5 .
“User5” settings are displayed.

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Modifies the user
name.
ID：5 User5
M
Administrator rights Users Administrator Manual Startup

Displays the kind HOME

Edit message access protect
of administrator
Select message access protect
rights.
Save message access protect

Print specifications access protect

Print format access protect

Sets function
Maintenance access protect
restrictions.
Password update access protect Cancel Password
Password
setup
setup

OK OK

4 Select the administrator rights.

5 Select “access” or “protect” for each function item.

6 Press Password setup and set the password.

An error message appears when the entry in the old password input field does not agree
with the current password.
However, the error does not occur if you type in "IGNOREPW" as the password.
Use this word if you forget your password.

7 Press OK .
The administrator rights, function restrictions, user name, and password for user “User5” are set.

3-4 ●Checking functions which can be performed

3.3 Selecting user when power is turned on
(1) Functions
●Sets whether or not to select a user which logs in when power is turned on.
Possible login methods
Login method “Disable” Login method “Enable”
Immediately displays the Print Selects the user which logs in when
Operation when power is description screen when the power the power is turned on.
turned on is turned on. The login user is
decided beforehand.

●The login user can be changed by login user change function even when the login method is “Disable”.
●”User conditions setup” and “Using environment setup” can be started when the administrator is logged in.

(2) Operation
Log in the administrator.

1 Press Login management of the Environment setup menu.

The Login management menu is displayed.

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M
Manual Startup
Login history Select login user Password setup
Sets function HOME
restrictions for
each user. User conditions Using environment

setup setup
Sets the password.

Sets whether or
Create new user ID Delete user ID
not to select a
user which logs
in when power
is turned on.

Back

Create the new user. Delete the user.

●Selecting user when power is turned on 3-5

 2 Press Using environment setup .
The Using environment setup screen is displayed.
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Com=0
the Print description screen
is immediately displayed
when the power is turned on. Login method Disable Enable
M
Admin Manual Startup
Default login ID : 1

HOME

Specifies the login user

Cancel

OK OK

3 Press Login method Enable .

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Com=0
selects the user which logs
in when the power is turned
on. Login method Disable Enable
M
Manual Startup

HOME

Cancel

OK OK

4 Select the login method and press OK .

Sets whether or not to select a user which logs in when power is turned on.

3-6 ●Selecting user when power is turned on

 4. ELECTRIC SIGNAL CONNECTION
4.1 Wiring precautions
(1)If noise enters the IJ printer from the outside, there is the danger of erroneous operation or trouble.
To improve noise resistance, perform wiring work as follows:
1 Separate the power cable to the IJ printer from other power lines for powering use (especially, power
line for a speed control inverter, etc.).
Wiring the power cable through a separate duct is even better.
2 Do not bundle input/output (I/O) signal wiring together with other power lines. Wire them
independently instead.
3 Electrically isolate the print target detector, print head, stand, and IJ printer body from other
machinery and equipment (conveyor, etc.).
4 Separate the print target detector wiring from other power lines.
5 Perform that all electrical wiring, connections and grounding comply with applicable cords.
(When erroneous operation was caused by noise, etc., use a dedicated ground.)
Print target
Stand Conveyor
Print head
IJ printer body
Print stop

Ready

3
4
Print target detector
5 Ground M

1 Primary power source

Motor power line

(2) Connection to power supply

Use a suitable plug and always connect the power source to a protective ground. In addition, arrange the
receptacles near the IJ printer so that removal is easy.

●Wiring precautions 4-1

 (3) Precautions related to welding current of welder

Signal (weak electric) ground and frame ground are connected because the ink drops of the IJ printer
are electrically charged.

Nozzle Ink column Charge electrode The ink drops are electrically charged by impressing a
+++
voltage between the charging electrode and ink column as
shown at the left.
Therefore, the ink always becomes signal ground.
In addition, since the ink is always connected to frame
+++
ground by the clamp, etc. of the circulation path, separating
signal ground and frame ground is difficult.
Signal ground
Charge theory

Therefore, when a large current (for example, the welding current of a welder) flows from the
outside through frame ground, the current is also diverted to signal ground and the PC boards may
be damaged. For this reason, when performing welding work near the IJ printer, proceed as follows:

Method

Be sure to insulate the printhead and IJ printer frame to keep the welding current from flowing to
the control section of the printer, and to make a separate ground connection for the printer.
If this method is used, welding work becomes possible even while the IJ printer is operating.

IJ printer body frame

Print head unit

Primary power cable

Stand (option)
E

Spaced by insulator

Welding work cautions

WARNING
●Fire is strictly forbidden around the IJ printer
The ink and makeup are both flammable. Welding sparks may cause ignition or a fire.
Take measures so that sparks do not enter the surrounding area whether or not the IJ
printer is operating, and ventilate sufficiently.
Just in case, ensure safety by installing a powder type fire extinguisher nearby.

4-2 ●Wiring precautions

 4.2 Input/output (I/O) signal connection
4.2.1 Wiring the I/O line
Open the top cover and run the I/O line wiring from the lead-in port on the side and connect it to external
connection terminal boards 1 and 2 and the external communications connector inside the IJ printer.

CAUTION
When performing wiring work, always turn off the power.
During normal use, leave the top cover closed.

Ethernet communication connector

(Option: Depending on models)

Terminal blocks 1 Lead-in Port Separate code

Communication connector (Optional on RX-B)

[Lead-in port] W
H

Cable outside
Name diameter range Size/Dimension
For separate code φ4.5∼10(M16) 19(d)
d For external communications φ3.5∼10 38(W)×17(H)
For print target detector/
φ3.5∼7(M12) 15(d)
for encoder
For reciprocative printing,
Print-in-progress,
Print.complete, print stop, φ4.5∼10(M16) 19(d)
online, remote signal
For Ready, Fault, Warning φ4.5∼10(M16) 19(d)

CAUTION
Use cables with an outside diameter within the range specified above. Firmly tighten
the lead-in port lock nut.
In addition, do not bundle weak electric system and strong electric system cables
together inside and outside the IJ printer so that the weak electric system signals
(signals to terminal board 1 and external communication connector) are not affected by
strong electric system signals (power source).
Especially, absolutely never bundle together the print target detector and print stop
signals and the power source and Ready to print signal cable and do not wire them
inside the same duct.

●Input/output (I/O) signal connection 4-3

 Lead-in port connection method

Set screw

[Lead-in port]

Cable seal block

Cable seal block

Seal Lock nut

Cable Seal

Cable

1 Remove the lock nut. 1 Remove the set screw and remove
2 Pass the cable through as shown the cable seal block from the body.
in the figure. 2 Separate the cable seal block.
3 Tighten the lock nut. 3 Wrap the outside of the cable with
seal as shown in the figure.
(
Tighten the lock nut securely
)
using a tool.
( Wrap the seal so that there is
no gap between it and the cable
seal block.
)
4 Reassemble the cable seal block by
following the opposite procedure.

4-4 ●Input/output (I/O) signal connection

 4.2.2 Connection to input/output (I/O) terminals
4
[Overview of Terminals and Connectors]

The terminal blocks and connectors for wiring are located behind the electrical access door (upper
front panel door).

External connection
terminal block1
TB1
Communication connector

[Usage for the External connection terminal block 1 (TB1)]

● Applicable cable size : AWG26 to 18 (Φ0.4 to 1.0) (Note1)
● Wire covering to be stripped : 8 to 9 mm

Wire (Twist the wire.)

1 Press
Stripped
2 Insert

Terminal block
(TB1)
(Note1)
Since the applicable wire size for terminal block TB1 has acquired UL approval with
AWG26 to 20, when using under conditions equivalent to UL Standards, use AWG26
to 20 wire.

●Input/output (I/O) signal connection 4-5

 [ Connection to the external connection terminal block (TB1 of EZJ110 P.W.B) ]
● The I/F signal with conveyer is connected.
● NPN/PNP interface can be selected for the print target detector and a part of I/O signals.
● Totem pole/Open collector(NPN) can be selected for the encoder signal.
● Pin #5, #6 and #11 to 24 --- RX-S:Standard, RX-B: Option

Pin Name Input/output

No. Remarks
NPN Interface PNP Interface NPN PNP
1 Power supply Print target detector Output Input
● DC24V, 100mA max. (*1)
2 Print target detector Ground Input - ● Power supply can be selected by SW1
3 Ground NC - - ● Connection pin number is different
between NPN and PNP interface.
4 NC Power supply - Output
5 Print stop Input ● NPN / PNP can be selected by SW2
6 Signal ground - ● RX-S: Standard, RX-B: Option
7 Encoder power supply Output
● DC24V, 100mA max. (*1)
8 Encoder signal (Totem pole) Input ● Totem pole / Open collector (NPN) can
9 Encoder signal (Open collector NPN) Input be selected by SW1
● Power supply can be selected by SW1
10 Encoder ground -
11 Deflection voltage ON/OFF signal Input
12 Reciprocative print signal Input
● NPN / PNP can be selected by SW2
13 Run signal Input
● RX-S: Standard, RX-B: Option
14 Reset signal Input
15 Stop signal Input
Print-in-progress/
16 - Output -
Print-complete
17 Online output - Output -
18 Universal output 1 - Output ● Print-in-progress/ Print-complete can be
-
selected with screen operation.
19 Universal output 2 - Output - ● Connection pin number is different
Print-in-progress/ between NPN and PNP interface.
20 - - Output
Print-complete NPN interface: No.16-19
21 - Online output - Output PNP interface: No. 20-23
● RX-S: Standard, RX-B: Option
22 - Universal output 1 - Output
23 - Universal output 2 - Output
24 Signal ground -
25 Ready - Output -
26 Signal ground - - -
● Open collector (NPN) only
27 Fault - Output -
28 Warning - Output -
(*1): The supplying power capacity for print target detector and encoder is up to 100mA in total.

4-6 ●Input/output (I/O) signal connection

 EZJ110 board
SW1
ON ON

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OFF

SW2
NPN PNP
ON

OFF
SW1 SW2
(Precautions when using combination of NPN/PNP interfaces)
● Use either NPN or PNP interface for input/output signals #5 to 6 and #11 to 24. Do not use a combination
of the interfaces for these input/output signals.
● Interfaces can be combined for units of print material sensor signals (#1 to 4), encoder signals (#7 to 10),
input/output signals (#5 to 6, #11 to 24) and status output signals (#25 to 28).
(For example, PNP interface can be used for print material sensor and NPN interface can be used for
status output signals (#25 to 28).

●Input/output (I/O) signal connection 4-7

 4.3 Input/output (I/O) specifications
When handling external signals, observe the voltage, current, and time given in this manual.
Operation is not guaranteed if external signals are not handled properly.
[Input / Output Signal Specifications]
(1) Input signals (external device →IJ printer)

Electrical characteristics
No. Signal name Function
+NPN input PNP input
+24 V output (Up to 100mA *1)
ON state : ON state :
Print object
1 Indicates the arrival of a print object. I out : 12 mA max.; I in(at24V): 12 mA max.
detection
OFF state: OFF state:
Vout : 24 V *3) V in: 1V max. *3)
ON state : ON state :
Issues instructions so that printing does
I out : 6 mA max.; I in(at24V): 6 mA max.
2 Printing stop not start even if a print object is
OFF state: OFF state:
detected.
Vout : 24 V *3) V in: 1V max. *3)
Issues instructions so as to change the ON state : ON state :
Reciprocative order of characters to be printed. I out : 6 mA max.; I in(at24V): 6 mA max.
3
printing OFF:Transport in normal direction OFF state: OFF state:
ON :Transport in reverse direction Vout : 24 V *3) V in: 1V max. *3)
+24 V output (Up to 100mA *1)
NPN open collector Totem pole
Encoder
Makes a pulse entry in proportion to the ON state : ON state :
4 (for speed
print object transport speed. I out : 20mA max.; I in(at24V): 20mA max.
follow-up)
OFF state: OFF state:
Vout : 24 V *3) V in: 1V max. *3)
Functionally the same as the RUN key ON state : ON state :
on the operator panel. I out : 6 mA max.; I in(at24V): 6 mA max.
5 Run *2)
Performs processing from "ink OFF state: OFF state:
injection" to "ready to print" Vout : 24 V *3) V in: 1V max. *3)
Functionally the same as the Reset key ON state : ON state :
and the Message Delete key on the I out : 6 mA max.; I in(at24V): 6 mA max.
6 Reset
Error Message window. OFF state: OFF state:
Resets an error. Vout : 24 V *3) V in: 1V max. *3)
Functionally the same as the STOP key ON state : ON state :
on the operator panel. I out : 6 mA max.; I in(at24V): 6 mA max.
7 Stop
Stops injection of ink (automatic OFF state: OFF state:
flushing). Vout : 24 V *3) V in: 1V max. *3)
Functionally the same as the Deflection
Voltage Control function in a message
ON state : ON state :
which appears when the CONTROL
High voltage I out : 6 mA max.; I in(at24V): 6 mA max.
8 key on the operator panel is pressed.
ON/OFF OFF state: OFF state:
The deflection voltage is turned on
Vout : 24 V *3) V in: 1V max. *3)
(Ready) and off (Standby) alternately
each time this signal is entered.

*1) The current supply capacity of +24V for Print object detector and encoder is up to 100mA in total.
*2) RUN signal instructs to inkjet ink. Handle the signal with care.
*3) Ensure that the external device transistor leak current doesn't exceed 0.1mA while the input signal is OFF.

4-8 ●Input/output (I/O) signal connection

(2) Output signals (IJ printer →external device)

No. Signal name Function Electrical characteristics

Operates when the IJ printer is ready for Open collector (NPN)
1 Ready
printing or in input mode. ● Sink current: 20 mA max.
2 Fault Operates when the IJ printer is fault state. ● ON voltage: 0.5 V or less
Operates when the IJ printer is in alarm ● Operating voltage: 30 V or less
3 Warning
condition.
Print. in Operates when the IJ printer is engaged in Open collector (NPN) Open collector (PNP)
Progress *4) printing. ● ON voltage: ● I in: 10 mA max.
4 Operates when the IJ printer completes a 0.5 V or less (Load resister:
Print. ● Sink current: 2.2kΩ or more)
printing process
Completed *4) 20 mA max. ● ON voltage: +24V
(outputs a pulse of up to 1 second).
Operates when the IJ printer is in online ● Operating voltage:
5 Online output 30 V or less
mode
*4): As regards "Print. in progress" and "Print. completed", one must be selected from a screen.

4.3.1 Print target detector input

This function inputs the IJ printer print start signal.

Use a no-contact (transistor) type print target detector. An optoelectronic sensor with built-in amplifier
which uses a light beam to detect the print target is ideal. When the total current consumption of the print
target detector and the rotary encoder is 100mA or less, power can be supplied from the power supply
built into the IJ printer. When the total current consumption exceeds 100mA, provide a dedicated power
supply.
In this case, perform wiring and setting as described below.

(1) Print target detector connection method

(a) When NPN interface and IJ printer built-in (b) When PNP interface and IJ printer built-in
power supply are used power supply are used

TB1 TB1
Power Signal
1 DC24V 1 Signal
Signal GND
2 Signal 2 GND
GND
3 GND 3 NC

4 NC Power 4 DC24V
Print target detector Print target detector

・SW1 "5": ON ・SW1 "5": OFF

SW1 setting ・SW1 "6": OFF SW1 setting ・SW2 "6": ON
ON ON ON ON

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OFF

●Input/output (I/O) signal connection 4-9

 (c) When NPN interface and dedicated power (d) When PNP interface and dedicated power
supply are used supply are used

TB1 TB1
Power Power Signal
DC24V 1 DC24V DC24V 1 Signal

GND Signal GND

2 Signal GND 2 GND
GND

24VDC dedicated 3 NC 24VDC dedicated 3 NC

power supply power supply
4 NC 4 NC

Print target detector Print target detector

・SW1 "5": OFF ・SW1 "5": OFF

SW1 setting ・SW1 "6": OFF SW1 setting ・SW1 "6": OFF
ON ON ON ON

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OFF

(2) Print target detector specifications

(a) When NPN interface is used
Internal circuit diagram

DC24V 1
DC24V
SW1-5
Signal 2
Tr
GND 3
GND

Print target detector IJ printer

When the IJ printer input circuit is a current drive load for the print target detector output circuit and
output transistor Tr of the print target detector is ON, it becomes the print start signal input.
Use an output transistor Tr which satisfies the following specifications (NPN/PNP):
Withstand voltage : 24VDC or greater
.
Maximum drive current : 12mA or greater (IL= . 10mA)
Residual voltage : 2V or less
Leakage current : 0.1mA or less

The IJ printer built-in power supply specifications are:

Power supply voltage : 24V
Maximum supply current : 100mA *Note 1
*Note 1: Total power supply to print target detector and rotary encoder is max. 100mA

(b) When PNP interface is used

Internal circuit diagram

Power 4
Tr DC24V
Signal IL 1

GND 2

SW1-6

Print target detector IJ printer

4-10 ●Input/output (I/O) specifications

(3) Print target detector signal noise filter setting
This function uses to filter the normal noise generated at the print target detector signal and noise generated
by water drops, etc. with CR.
The target sensor filter function (See “Instruction manual 4.13 Set the print specifications”) is effective
against sensor chattering.
Internal circuit diagram

1kΩ

SW1-8
2.2μF
Time constantｔ＝2.2msec

SW1 setting・SW1 "8" ON : Filter ON

OFF: Filter OFF

ON ON

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OFF

(4) Relationship between print object detection signal and printing operation
3 ms min. 3 ms min.
Print object
OFF ON
detection signal

Printing operation Printing Printing

*Printing preparation
time (Print start delay
(Printing interval) adjustment = 0)

*: The printing preparation time minimum

Reference of printing preparation
value varies with the print dot matrix, ink Nozzle size
time minimum value
drop use, etc., however, the right table can
be used as a reference. 65µm 9 ms

The accurate printing preparation time can be calculated by following formula.

Necessary printing preparation time (Note 1) = [(One scan time) x (N + 1) ] (ms)

(Number of vertical dots + Character width) x Ink drop use percentage
(One scan time) = (ms)
Excitation frequency (kHz)
N : (One scan time x N) >
= Remaining number that is set to "a" Nozzle size a
(a: Refer to the right table.)
65µm 5.5

Excitation frequency: 75.4 (Model RX, with 65µm nozzle and JP-K69 ink)

(Note 1) Time for repeated printing of fixed characters. When using the communications function or
2-dimensional bar code function, it will be longer than the time calculated from this formula.

When the speed is followed up, the number of encoder pulses shown below will serve as reference for the
minimal value of print space:
(Number of vertical dots + Character width) x Ink drop use percentage
Minimal time of 1 pulse = (ms)
Excitation frequency (kHz)
Number of necessary a
encoder pulses = Minimal time of 1 pulse Frequency division setting value (pulse)
+

●Input/output (I/O) specifications 4-11

 4.3.2 Product speed matching function using a rotary encoder
The product speed matching function is used when the speed of the print target or the conveyer carrying the
print target changes while the IJ printer is printing. If this function is not used, when the speed changes, the
width of the printed characters may change and the characters may be difficult to read.
When the product speed matching function is used, it is necessary to input an external electric pulse having a
period proportional to the speed to the IJ printer. Ordinarily a rotary encoder is used for this purpose. The IJ
printer can print each vertical line of the printed message in synchronization with the pulses from the rotary
encoder.

4.3.2-1 Rotary encoder specifications wiring and switch setting

(1) The specifications of the connectable rotary encoders are:
Output waveform : Square wave (duty: 30to 70%)
Output withstand voltage : 24VDC or greater
Load current : 20mA or greater
Leakage current : 0.1mA or less
Power supply voltage : 24VDC
Current consumption : 100mA or less *Note 1
(When the IJ printer built-in power supply is used, the total current
consumption with the detectors is 100mA or less.)
Input signal frequency : 200kHz or less
Number of pulses : Decided by production line conditions

*Note 1) The maximum power supply capacity of the IJ printer built-in power supply (24VDC) is
100mA. When the current consumption of the detector and encoder exceeds 100mA and the
power supply voltage is outside 24V, use a dedicated power supply and perform the wiring
work described in (3) below.

(2) Encoder wiring and setting of SW1 on PC board EZJ110 when IJ printer built-in power supply is used

(a) When open collector output and IJ printer built-in (b) When totem pole output and IJ printer built-in
power supply are used power supply are used
24V TB1 24V TB1
24V 24V
Signal 7 24V Signal 7
GND GND Signal
8 8
Signal
9 Signal 9
GND GND
10 GND 10

Rotary encoder Rotary encoder

SW1 setting SW1 setting

ON ON ON ON

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OFF

4-12 ●Input/output (I/O) specifications

(3) Encoder wiring and setting of SW1 on EZJ110 PC board when used with a dedicated power supply
● Wiring used for a dedicated power supply differs according to output interface of the encoder, but can be the same
depending on power supply voltage.

(c) When open collector output and dedicated power (d) When totem pole output and dedicated power
supply are used
(+12V, +24V) supply are used
(+12V, +24V)
TB1 TB1
DC dedicated power supply DC dedicated power supply
+V 7 7
+V +V
+V 8 8 Signal
GND
GND GND GND
Signal
9 Signal +V 9
GND
Signal
10 GND 10 GND

Rotary encoder Rotary encoder

● Switch setting for a dedicated power supply differs according to power supply voltage, but can be the same
depending on output interface of the encoder.
SW1 setting (for 12V dedicated power supply) SW1 setting (for 24V dedicated power supply)
ON ON ON ON

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
OFF 8
*For open collector output and totem pole output *For open collector output and totem pole output

4.3.2-2 Setting to IJ printer

(1) Make the settings related to “Product speed matching” and “Pulse rate div. factor” at the “Print specifications”
screen. (See “Instruction manual 4.13 Set the print specifications”.)
●Set “Product speed matching” to “1: Enable”.
●Set “Pulse rate div. factor” as required. This function lowers (makes the period longer) the frequency of the
input pulses inside the IJ printer. The divided pulses become the pulses used in printing.
<Description of pulse division function>
(When division factor: 001) (When division factor: 002)

Pulses from encoder

●The rotary encoder signal pulse frequency, the print scan frequency and the division factor have the
relationship shown in (Eq. 1).

Print scan count [kHz]

Encoder pulse frequency [kHz] = ----(Eq. 1)
Division factor (l/n)

●Set “Speed compensation” at the “User environment setup” screen to “Enable”, as required.
<What is “Speed compensation”?>
This function reduces changes in the print start delay when the conveyer speed changes.

CAUTION
This function cannot be used when the product speed matching function is not used.
In addition, this function cannot be used when “Repeat print” mode is set at the “Print specifications”
screen.
When “Speed compensation” is enabled, print start is delayed for 30 scans.

●Input/output (I/O) specifications 4-13

 4.3.2-3 Method of calculating the conditions which allow product speed
matching
Calculate to find whether the Ink drop use and division factor are the conditions which allow product speed
matching, based on the following.
Print quality improves as the calculation shown below is performed and the Ink drop use becomes smaller.
In addition, when changing Ink drop use, check the print quality.

(1) The character width set value is automatically set as shown in the table below. The set value is different
depending on Ink drop use. Consider it when calculating to find whether the conditions allow product speed
matching.
Large Ink drop use Character width set value
1/1 002
1/2 001
Small 1/3 to 1/16 000

(2) The maximum print scan frequency is found from the following equation by means of the printed character
width and highest conveyer speed. Substitute the value according to the nozzle diameter of the type used at d.

Max. number of print scans [kHz] =

1 Number of horizontal dots -1
Highest conveyer speed [m/min]× 60 × ------(Eq. 2)
Print length [mm]-d[mm]

Nozzle diameter d
65μm 0.33

(3) Next, use (Eq. 3) to check if the maximum print scan frequency found from (Eq. 2) can be matched at IJ
printer set print speed.

Excitation frequency (f)

[kHz] (Eq. 3)
(Number of vertical dots + character width set value +1) × (Denominator of ink drop use (*1))
> Max. number of print scans [kHz]

● When the result of (Eq. 3) is smaller than the maximum print scan frequency (Eq. 2), product speed
matching is not performed normally and the character width becomes large.

(Note1) The value is 3 when the ink drop

use is 1/3.

Normal Character width large

●In addition, when “Product speed matching error” warning is set, a warning is generated.
In this case, (1) lower the conveyer speed, (2) widen the print character width, or (3) set Ink drop use
larger, so that the maximum print scan frequency becomes smaller than the calculated value of (Eq. 3).
(Makes the IJ printer set print speed faster than the highest conveyer speed.)

(4) The excitation frequency (f) in (Eq. 3) depends on the type of ink used. The excitation frequency by
typical nozzle diameter and ink is shown below. For other inks, refer to the handling guidance of each ink.

Nozzle diameter Type of ink Excitation frequency (f)

65μm JP-K67 75.4 kHz
65μm JP-K33 75.4 kHz
65μm JP-K69 75.4 kHz

4-14 ●Input/output (I/O) specifications

(5) When a rotary encoder is used, the print character width cannot be changed by changing the IJ printer character
width set value.
When the print character width must be changed, a device (timing belt, pulley, etc.) which varies the conveyer
speed and rotary encoder speed synch signal pulse frequency ratio must be installed.

(6) Restriction of the speed synchronization signal pulse frequency from the rotary encoder

t1 5μs min.(f=200 kHz max)

t3 2 μs min. t2

OFF ON ON
Encoder signal
t2
See that the duty is between 30% and 70%. Duty ＝ ×100％
t1
Arrange for encoder signal cycle time (t1) to be at least 5 μs.
Flat period of encoder signal (t3) : 2 μs min.

(7) Rotary encoder selection method and calculation method

The print character width when the product speed matching function is used is determined by the amount of
movement of the product per encoder pulse.
Several examples are introduced below.

Example 1: Calculate the resolution of the rotary encoder when the rotary encoder is connected directly to the
conveyer shaft.

Conveyor

Encoder Diameter
<Calculation conditions>
●Dot font : 5x7 dots (horizontal direction 5, vertical direction 7)
●Inter-character space : 1 dot (1 scan)
●Inter-character interval : 1.8mm [horizontal direction 6 dots (6 scans)]
(Inter-character dots 5 + inter-characters space 1)
●Diameter of conveyer pulley : 60mm

1 Distance the conveyer moves per 1 revolution of the rotary encoder

60mmx3.14=188.4mm/rev
2 Number of scans which must be executed while the conveyer is moving 1mm
6 scans/1.8mm=3.33 scans/mm
3 Required resolution of the rotary encoder (number of output pulses per 1 revolution of
the rotary encoder)
.
188.4mm/rev x 3.33 scans/mm=628PPR ( =. 2500PPR, Division factor=4)

●Input/output (I/O) specifications 4-15

 Example 2: Calculate the diameter ratio (RT) of the pulley when the rotary encoder is connected to the
conveyer through a pair of pulleys.

Conveyer

Pulley B

Pulley A Diameter

Encoder

<Calculation conditions>
●Dot font : 5x7 dots (horizontal direction 5, vertical direction 7)
●Inter-character space : 1 dot (1 scan)
●Inter-character interval : 1.8mm [horizontal direction 6 dots (6 scans)]
(inter-character dots 5 + inter-character space 1)
●Diameter of conveyer pulley : 60mm
●Resolution of rotary encoder : 1.000PPR

1 Amount of movement of conveyer per 1 revolution of rotary encoder

60mm x 3.14=188.4mm/rev
2 Number of scans which must be executed while conveyer moves 1mm
6 scans/1.8mm=3.33 scans/mm
3 Necessary number of output pulses (resolution) from rotary encoder
188.4mm/rev x 3.33 scans/mm=628PPR
4 Diameter ratio (RT) of pulley
RT=Diameter of pulley B/diameter of pulley A=1,000PPR/628PPR=Approx. 1.6/1

Example 3: Calculate the necessary rotary encoder resolution when a pulley is installed to the shaft of the
rotary encoder and this pulley is connected to the conveyer.
Diameter Pulley

Conveyer

Encoder
<Calculation conditions>
●Dot font : 5x7 dots (horizontal direction 5, vertical direction 7)
●Inter-character space : 1 dot (1 scan)
●Inter-character interval : 1.8mm [horizontal direction 6 dots (6 scans)]
(Inter-character dots 5 + inter-character space 1)
●Diameter of rotary encoder pulley : 95.5mm

1 Amount of movement of conveyer per 1 revolution of rotary encoder

95.5mm x 3.14=300mm/rev
2 Number of scans which must be executed while the conveyer is moving 1mm
6 scans/1.8mm=3.33 scans/mm
3 Necessary number of output pulses (resolution) from rotary encoder
300mm/rev x 3.33 scans/mm=1,000PPR

4-16 ●Input/output (I/O) specifications

4.3.3 Input function
The IJ printer can be controlled by inputting print stop, remote operation (“Startup”, “Shutdown”, “Reset”,
“Deflection voltage control”) and reciprocative print switching to pins 5, 6, and 11 to 15 of TB1 by switch or
contact signal from the outside.

Internal circuit diagram

(a) NPN interface input (no voltage input)

24V

5 Print stop
Deflection voltage
11 control
4.7kΩ
12 Reciprocative print
Startup
13 *Other signals are
also the same.
14 Reset

NPN interface input 15 Shutdown

specifications
6 GND

IJ printer
●Each input is activated when contact ON.
●No-contact signal (transistor)
Withstand voltage : 30VDC or greater
Maximum drive current : 6mA or greater
Residual voltage : 2V or less
Leakage current : 0.1mA or less
Drive method : Open collector
●Contact signal
Use a relay whose contacts chattering at contacts ON/OFF is 2.0ms or less.

(b) PNP interface input (voltage input)

●Impressed voltage 24 to 30V

5 Print stop

11 Deflection voltage control

24V
12 Reciprocative print
Startup
13 *Other signals are
also the same.
14 Reset
4.7kΩ
15 Shutdown
PNP interface input
specifications GND
6

IJ printer
●Each input is activated when contact ON.

●Input/output (I/O) specifications 4-17

 ●No-contact (transistor)
Withstand voltage : 30VDC or greater
Maximum drive current : 6mA or greater
Residual voltage : 2V or less
Leakage current : 0.1mA or less
Drive method : Open collector
●Contact signal
Use a relay whose contacts chattering at contacts ON/OFF is 2.0ms or less.

4.3.3-1 Print stop signal input

[Function] This function prevents printing from the outside. (Note that the Ready to print output signal does not
change even if this signal is input from the outside.)
Input ON - In the IJ printer Ready to print state, the printer does not print even if the product target
detector is turned ON. However, the product being printed cannot be aborted.
Input OFF - In the IJ printer Ready to print state, the printer prints when the product target detector is
turned ON.

Print stop signal

ON OFF 20ms or greater
0ms or
50ms or greater greater 50ms or greater 50ms or greater

OFF
Print target detector
ON

OFF ON
Printing-in-progress signal

[No printing]
Printing operation Printing Printing
●Regarding the signal levels, the ON state indicates low level and the OFF state indicates high level.
●The tracking function cannot be used.
In the tracking mode, the timing which stops printing by print stop signal cannot be specified.
●When Repeat print is set, the IJ printer is controlled by a print start signal generated internally.

4.3.3-2 Reciprocative print signal input

[Function] This function switches the order of the characters to be printed.
Input OFF : Forward direction (Example)
Input ON : Reverse direction
When OFF When ON
123 123 (The arrow indicates
the sequence of printing. )

OFF ON
Reciprocative print signal
OFF ON ON
Product target detection signal
Min. 100ms Min. 100ms

*Provide a minimum interval of 100ms between reciprocative print signal

switching (ON OFF, OFF ON) and the product target detection signal input.

4-18 ●Input/output (I/O) specifications

4.3.3-3 Remote startup signal input
[Function] This function inputs the same operations as the IJ printer operation state operation keys (“Startup”,
“Shutdown”, “Reset”, “Deflection voltage control”(standby state and Ready to print state
switching)) by external switch or contact signal.
(a) Judgment conditions
(a-1) Remote signals in general
1 Remote signal ON time t1 shall be 100ms or greater.

t1

Remote signal
2 Take measures so that multiple remote signals are not turned ON simultaneously.
If multiple signals are turned ON simultaneously, the signals will not be accepted.
3 Signals cannot be received in the following cases:
i When a confirmation window is open
ii When the Circulation control screen is opened by maintenance function
iii When the Touch screen coordinate correction screen is opened by auxiliary function

(a-2)“Deflection voltage control”

1 When “Deflection voltage control” is input continuously, a certain OFF period is necessary.
When t2 is 10ms or less, OFF is not detected and the signal is not received.
t2

Deflection voltage control

2 Time until state changes after “Deflection voltage control” is input

t3: Within 3 seconds (Standby→Ready)
t3

Deflection voltage control

Ready signal

t4: Within 100ms (Ready→Standby)

t4

Deflection voltage control

Ready signal

3 When “Deflection voltage control” is turned ON, state confirmation is necessary.

If “Deflection voltage control” is turned on by mistake during printing, printing is aborted even in
the process of printing and the IJ printer is switched from the Ready state to the Standby state.
To prevent erroneous printing, input this signal when the printer is in a not printing state.
4 When the Product speed matching function is used, and when the print description is changed when
the line is stopped during printing, etc., the IJ printer will enter the Standby state by this signal and
the print description can be changed.

●Input/output (I/O) specifications 4-19

 (a-3) “Reset signal”
1 Input this signal when the fault signal is ON.
In addition, after signal input, check if “Fault” is cleared.
2 Turn on the “Reset signal” 30 seconds or longer after the IJ printer power is turned on.
3 The time until the fault is cleared after the “Reset signal” is input
t5: within 100ms

t5

Reset signal

Fault signal

(a-4)“Startup signal”
1 The “Startup signal” is a signal that specifies an automatic procedure up to ink ejection.
Handle it with care.
2 When the “Startup signal” is turned ON during ink stop processing, it is ignored.
3 Turn on the “Startup signal” 30 seconds or longer after the IJ printer power is turned on.
In addition, input this signal after checking if the “Fault” is cleared.
Moreover, it takes about 2 minutes for the IJ printer to enter the Ready to print state after the
“Startup signal” is turned ON.

(a-5) “Shutdown signal”

1 Turn off the power after confirming that the IJ printer has entered the Stop state after the “Shutdown
signal” is turned ON
It takes about 3 minutes for the IJ printer to enter the Stop state after the “Shutdown signal” is turned
ON.
2 The time until the state changes after the “Shutdown signal” is input
t6: within 100ms

t6

Shutdown signal

Ready signal

(Notes)
(1) For key input, input must be confirmed, but when an external signal is input, processing is
performed in accordance with the signal instructions. Especially, since “Startup”(startup
signal) specifies ejection of the ink, handle it with care.
(2) When a confirmation window is opened, input of all remote operation signals is disabled.
Re-input the signals after the confirmation window is closed.
When the line monitor screen is displayed, input of all the remote operation signals is
disabled.
(3) When the Touch screen coordinate correction or Circulation control screen is displayed,
input of all the remote operation signals is disabled. Re-input the signals after a different
screen was displayed.
(4) The remote operation signals are enabled even when a rotary encoder is used and the
conveyer is stopped during printing.
(5) When the Shutdown signal is input while the Fault window is open, the ink is stopped with
the window remaining displayed.

4-20 ●Input/output (I/O) specifications

4.3.4 Output function
The state of the IJ printer is monitored by connecting the print output (“Print-in-progress” or “Print.complete”),
online output, Ready, Fault, and Warning signals to pins 16 to 28 of TB1. (No-contact (transistor) output)

Internal circuit diagram

(a) NPN interface output (no-voltage output)

Vd

16 Print output
IL Online output
17
GND VCE
24
Ready
25

26 GND *Other signals are also the same.

27 Fault

28 Warning

IJ printer

●The output transistor is open collector, and the logic is transistor ON at operation ON.
●The voltage and current used by the external equipment must satisfy the following specifications:
1L <= 20mA (VCE : TYP0.6V, MAX2V)
Vd <= DC30V

●Wiring precautions
TB1

17 Online output
Load
24 GND

*Other signals are also the same.

●When the load is a relay, solenoid, or other inductive load, connect a diode to prevent generation of a
counter electromotive force in parallel with the load.
●The load circuit is DC dedicated. It cannot be used with an AC load.

(b) PNP interface output (voltage output)

24V
20 Print output
R IL Online output VCE
21
GND
24

IJ printer
●The output transistor is open collector and the logic is transistor ON (voltage output) at operation ON.
●When used with external equipment, the following shall be satisfied:
1L <= 10mA(VCE : TYP0.6V, MAX2V), Guide line of R : R => 2.2kΩ
Withstand voltage 50VDC or greater (2 times or more of the voltage used)

●Input/output (I/O) specifications 4-21

 4.3.4-1 Print output signal (NPN interface output : TB1-16,
PNP interface output : TB1-20)
[Function] This function outputs a signal to the outside at IJ Printer Print.complete or Print-in-progress.
(a) Print-in-progress and Print.complete switching
Switching of the Print-in-progress and Print.complete signals is set at the User environment setup screen.
(See Instruction manual “6.1 Set the user environment”.)

(b) Signal timing

1 sec or greater Under 1 sec
Print-in-progress
Printing operation

Print-in-progress signal ON
OFF

Print.complete signal ON *
OFF
1 sec
*When the next printing operation started within 1 second, turned OFF at
the stage at which the printing operation started.

4.3.4-2 Online output signal (NPN interface output : TB1-17,

PNP interface output : TB1-21)
[Function] This function outputs a signal to the outside when the IJ printer is online.

4.3.4-3 Ready output (NPN interface output only : TB1-25)

[Function] This function outputs a signal to the outside to indicate IJ printer Ready-to-print state or input mode
state. (It is used to stop the conveyer when the IJ printer cannot print to prevent the product from
flowing without being printed.)

4.3.4-4 Fault signal output (NPN interface output only : TB1-27)

[Function] This function outputs an “IJ printer in fault mode” signal to the outside.

4.3.4-5 Warning signal output (NPN interface output only : TB1-28)

[Function] This function outputs an “IJ printer in warning mode” signal to the outside.

4-22 ●Input/output (I/O) specifications

4.3.4-6 External communication (RS-232C)
External equipment is connected to the IJ printer by serial communication of RS-232C.
Pin No. Name Input/Output Remarks
1 (NC) -
2 RD Input
3 SD Output
4 DTR - Connect with DSR by IJ printer side.
5 SG -
6 DSR - Connect with DTR by IJ printer side.
7 RTS - Connect with CTS by IJ printer side.
8 CTS - Connects with RTS by IJ printer side.
9 (NC) -

Attaching screw : inch screw

Connector on EZJ110 board :9-pin D sub-connector(plug)

IJ printer External unit

SD Output RD
Transmission
#3

RD Input SD
Reception
#2
DTR
#4
DSR
#6
RTS
#7
CTS
#8

#5
SG SG

FG

Cable length : maximum 5 m

Turn OFF SW1-bit7 on EZJ 110 board.

SW1
ON ON

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OFF

CAUTION
●Do not bundle it together with heavy-current signals inside and outside the equipment
so that it will not be influenced by noise from a heavy-current signals (a connection
signal to the power supply, etc).
●Use a cable which is as short as possible.

●Input/output (I/O) specifications 4-23

 5.COMMUNICATION (Optional on RX-B)

5.1 Overview
The functions described in this document are used to transmit printings and their registration numbers and
enter them into the IJ printer with an external device connected to the IJ printer via an RS-232C serial
communication line.

(1) Printings transmission

● An "item number" and "character string" are transmitted from the external device to the IJ printer.
● The IJ printer receives the "item number" and "character string" and then makes preparations for
making designated prints.
● The printings of print item for which bar codes or increased-width printings can also be transmitted by
the communication functions.
● When a number (alphabetical character) is transmitted via a communications link to a count setting
digit, the default value can be set.

(2) Print data recall transmission

● A print data "message number" is transmitted from the external device to the IJ Printer.
● The IJ printer recalls print data designated by a "message number" and makes preparations for making
prints.

(3) Print data registration transmission

● Transmits Print data's "message number" and "message name" from external unit to the IJ printer.
● The IJ printer provides a "message name" and registers data currently being printed as print data of
"registration No."

(4) Print condition transmission

● The external device transmits "print specifications" and "print format" to the IJ printer.
● The IJ printer receives the "print specifications" and "print format", and prepares for making prints
under the specified conditions.

(5) Calendar conditions transmission, count conditions transmission

● Transmits and sets "initial values", "range" of count conditions, and "offset", "zero suppress" of
calendar condition etc. from external unit to the IJ printer.

5-1 ●Communication
(6) User pattern character transmission
● This function is used to transmit a user pattern and enter it into the IJ printer.
● A transmitted user pattern can be edited using the "Create user pattern" function, which is provided as
an auxiliary function.

(7) On-line/off-line transmission procedure

● Specifies switch of online state and offline state from external unit to the IJ printer.

(8) Remote operation transmission

● Specifies ink ejection/stop, deflection voltage control (on/off) and error reset from external unit to the
IJ printer.

(9) Time control

● Transmits and sets "current time", "calendar time", etc., from external unit to the IJ printer.
● Inquires current time from external unit to the IJ printer and the IJ printer returns "current time".

(10) Communication buffer

● The print contents received through print content transmission will not be reflected in printing
immediately, but will be temporarily held in buffer.
● The print contents are fetched from the buffer one by one for each printing, and reflected in
subsequent printing.

●Communication 5-2
 5.2 Setting Communication Environment
5.2.1 Setting Communication Environment
(1) Overview
Function Description Default
● Comm. port is OFF : Offline mode when the
power is turned on.
● Comm. port is ON : Online mode when the
State at power-up power is turned on. Comm. port is OFF
● OFF fixed : Always offline mode and
you cannot change to the
online mode.
● Warning : An external communication error and
external signal error are considered to be
Communication and "Warning."
Warning
signal error ● Fault : An external communication error and
external signal error are considered to be
"Fault."
● Sets the baud rate at which communication is
established with the outside.
Baud rate ● Eleven different settings are selectable: 150, 300, 4,800bps
600, 1,200, 2,400, 4,800, 9,600, 19,200, 38,400,
57,600, or 115,200 bps.
● Sets the data length, parity bit, and stop bits for
communication with the outside.
Data length: 8 bit
● The following settings are available.
Data format Parity bit : none
1 Data length: 7 or 8 bits
Stop bits : 1 bit
2 Parity bit: none, odd, or even
3 Stop bits: 1 bit or 2 bits
● Sets the number of character code bytes for
Number of comm.
communication with the outside. 1 byte
bytes
● A setting of 1 byte or 2 bytes can be selected.
● Setup can be performed so that no communication
BCC code handling error occurs even if BCC code attached data is Disable
received.
● Overwrite-protected: No new data will be received
until the previously received
data is printed.
Communication ● Overwrite-enabled : New data is received even if
Overwrite- protected
mode the previously received data
has not been printed.
The newly received data
overwrites the old data.
● t=fixed : The time from receiving the print
description from an external device to
Print message sending ACK becomes nearly fixed
t=async.
transfer ACK regardless of the transmission volume.
● t=async. : The system will be ready to print
immediately after returning ACK.
● 2 digits: Uses 2-digit data for character height
Print spec. transfer
setting ([00] to [99]) transmission. 2 digits
char. height
● 3 digits: Uses 3-digit data for transmission.

5-3 ●Setting Communication Environment

(2) Operating procedure

1 Press Communication environment setup from the Environment setup menu.

The "Communication environment setup" screen appears.

Comm. env. setup [Stop ] Com=0

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State at power-up Comm. port in ON

Communication and signal error Warn. Fault
M Startup
＜Transmission condition by port＞ Manual

Target port Standard port

Baud rate (bps) 4800 HOME Change the on-line
or off-line.
＜Data format＞
Data length 7 bits 8 bits
Disable Prev.Dsp. Next Dsp.
Parity bit
Stop bits 1 bits 2 bits

＜Standard communication＞
Number of comm. bytes 1 byte 2 bytes

BCC code handling Disable Enable

Communication mode overwrite-protected overwrite-enabled
Print message transfer ACK t=fixed t=async.
Print spec transfer char height 2 digits 3 digits Back

2 Press Next settings .

The second screen appears.

Comm. env. setup [Stop ] Com=0

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Buffer function Disable Enable

Buffer repeat count ０００１ (1∼9999)
M Startup
Empty Buffer Fault Disable Enable Manual

Timing of Fault Print Start Print. Complete

0 (0∼9) HOME
Data Number at Fault

Prev.Dsp. Next Dsp.

Back

Setting of communication buffer

(Refer to " 5.9 Communication buffer".)

●Setting Communication Environment 5-4

 5.2.2 Transmission Specifications
(1) Communication method : Half duplex
(2) Startup method : Started up by host
(3) Synchronization method : Asynchronous
(4) Transmission method : Bit serial transmission
(5) Baud rate : 150, 300, 600, 1,200, 2,400, 4,800, 9,600, 19,200, 38,400,
57,600, 115,200(bps)
(6) Codes transmitted : Alphanumerical characters, symbols, dedicated characters,
user pattern characters, and punctuation characters
(7) Data format : Formats A through J are selectable (see the table below).
No other formats can be chosen.

Data format table

Item Start bit Data length Parity bit Stop bits
Format (bits) (bits) (bits) (bits)
A 1 7 1 (even) 2
B 1 7 1 (odd) 2
C 1 7 1 (even) 1
D 1 7 1 (odd) 1
E 1 8 None 2
F (default) 1 8 None 1
G 1 8 1 (even) 1
H 1 8 1 (odd) 1
I 1 8 1 (even) 2
J 1 8 1 (odd) 2

Selecting a data length of 7 bits allows you to transmit alphanumerical characters

and symbols but inhibits you from transmitting punctuation characters and using
2-byte codes to send dedicated characters and user pattern characters.

(8) Bit configuration

Formats A and B
Start b0 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 Parity Stop Stop

Formats C and D
Start b0 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 Parity Stop

Formats E
Start b0 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 b7 Stop Stop

Formats F
Start b0 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 b7 Stop

Formats G and H
Start b0 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 b7 Parity Stop

Formats I and J
Start b0 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 b7 Parity Stop Stop

Order of code transmission: Transmission occurs beginning with the least significant bit (b0).

(9) Error control

● Vertical parity error (detection on an individual character basis)
● Overrun error
● Framing error
5-5 ●Setting Communication Environment
5.3 Transmission Sequences
5.3.1 Common Transmission Sequences
(1)Basic transmission operation.
1 When ENQ and ACK are present:

External device ENQ STX Text ETX

IJ printer ACK ACK

2 When ENQ is omitted:

External device STX Text ETX
IJ printer ACK

(2)When DC2 (retransmission) code is used

(When no response is received though ENQ has been issued and yet the contents of print
area switched)

External device DC2 ENQ STX Text ETX

IJ printer ACK ACK ACK

(3)When the IJ printer is incapable of receiving data or is off-line

External device ENQ

IJ printer NAK

(4)Abnormal transmission operation (when the text contains an erroneous message)

External device ENQ STX Text ETX
IJ printer ACK NAK

(5)When BCC code is included

External device ENQ STX Text ETX BCC
IJ printer ACK ACK

(6)When the IJ printer power is OFF

No response will be returned for any code transmission from the external decice.

(7) The printings, print specifications, print format, and user pattern data can be
consecutively transmitted in the following order in a single session.
1 Print format
2 Print specifications
3 Printings

(Example) Print Print

Print format Print format Print format Print content
specification specification

The user pattern can be positioned anywhere within the above data chain.
The overall column setup data must be transmitted independently. If an attempt is made to send
it together with the other data, a communication error (NAK response) occurs.
The print data recall must also be transmitted independently. Even if it is sent together with the
other data, no error occurs. However, the print data recall takes precedence, rendering the other
data invalid.

(8) Up to 3000 bytes of data can be transmitted at a time, including "STX" and "ETX".
If the 3000-byte limit is exceeded, a communication error (NAK response) occurs.

●Transmission Sequences 5-6

 (9) Any data transmitted by communication (print contents, print specifications, print
format, and user pattern) is not stored except in the following cases.
[Conditions for storing the data]
1 When the ink is stopped after communication by the Shut down key or a stop signal.
2 At 01 minute of every hour.

5.3.2 Printings Transmission

5.3.2-1 Text
(1) When printings are to be changed
Item
DLE Printings
number

(2) If deleting character string within print item

Item
DLE
number

(3) When multiple printings are to be designated

Item Item
DLE Printings DLE
number number

Printings change Printings erasure

● Multiple print items can be consecutively transmitted within one session.

● Print items are to be designated by specifying the item numbers. The item numbers need not be sorted
● Print items not transmitted are not changed.
● Both calendar characters and count characters can be transmitted.

5.3.2-2 Item number

Item number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Code 31H 32H 33H 34H 35H 36H 37H 38H 39H 3AH
Item number 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Code 3BH 3CH 3DH 3EH 3FH 40H 41H 42H 43H 44H
Item number 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Code 45H 46H 47H 48H 49H 4AH 4BH 4CH 4DH 4EH
Item number 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Code 4FH 50H 51H 52H 53H 54H 55H 56H 57H 58H
Item number 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
Code 59H 5AH 5BH 5CH 5DH 5EH 5FH 60H 61H 62H
Item number 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
Code 63H 64H 65H 66H 67H 68H 69H 6AH 6BH 6CH
Item number 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
Code 6DH 6EH 6FH 70H 71H 72H 73H 74H 75H 76H
Item number 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
Code 77H 78H 79H 7AH 7BH 7CH 7DH 7EH 7FH 80H
Item number 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
Code 81H 82H 83H 84H 85H 86H 87H 88H 89H 8AH
Item number 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
Code 8BH 8CH 8DH 8EH 8FH 90H 91H 92H 93H 94H
● The order of print items is indicated below.
(3-column example) Circled number: Item number
Row1 Row2
1 4
2 5
3 6
5-7 ●Transmission Sequences
5.3.2-3 Printings
● An array of “character codes”.
● The coding system varies with the mode which is designated by the “Number of communication bytes”
setting entered from the communication environment setup screen.
User pattern Calendar
Number of Alphanumerical
Dedicated Punctuation characters,
communication characters and Katakana
bytes characters (00 to 47) (48 to 199) mark Count
symbols
characters
1-byte mode ASCII ASCII ASCII 2-byte code 2-byte code 2-byte code 2-byte code
2-byte mode ASCII 2-byte code 2-byte code 2-byte code 2-byte code 2-byte code 2-byte code

5.3.2-4 Character codes

(1) 2-byte code (number of communication bytes: 1-byte mode)
● For 1-byte mode, 2-byte codes are sandwiched between "SI" and "SO."

● One character
High-order Low-order
SI SO
byte byte

● Two or more characters

High-order Low-order High-order Low-order High-order Low-order
SI SO
byte byte byte byte byte byte

(2) 2-byte code (number of communication bytes: 2-byte mode)

High-order Low-order
byte byte

(3) Mixture of ASCII and 2-byte codes (number of communication bytes: 1-byte mode)
High-order Low-order High-order Low-order
ASCII ASCII SI SO ASCII
byte byte byte byte

(4) Mixture of ASCII and 2-byte codes (number of communication bytes: 2-byte mode)
High-order Low-order High-order Low-order
ASCII ASCII ASCII
byte byte byte byte

5.3.2-5 Example of print contents transmission

(1) Example when No. of communication bytes: 1 byte mode
02H 10H 31H 41H 42H 43H 10H 32H 0FH F2H 52H F2H 52H 0EH 03H
STX DLE 1 A B C DLE 2 SI Calendar Calendar SO ETX

Print item 1 Print item 2

(2) Example when No. of communication bytes: 2 byte mode

02H 10H 31H 41H 42H 43H 10H 32H F2H 52H F2H 52H 03H
STX DLE 1 A B C DLE 2 Calendar Calendar ETX

Print item 1 Print item 2

[Transmission results]
Print item 1 ABC
Print item 2 DD DD:Calendar character "day"

●Transmission Sequences 5-8

 5.3.3 Print Data Recall Transmission
5.3.3-1 Text
Classification
ESC2 Header 20H 1000s place 100s place 10s palce Units place
31H

Print data message number (1000 to 2000)

[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

ESC Header 55H 100s place 10s place Units place

Print data message number (001 to 999)

ESC Header 25H 10s place Units place

Print data message number (01 to 99)

5.3.3-2 Print data message number

● An already saved print data number is to be designated as the print data message number.
● The message number is expressed by a combination of three ASCII codes.

5.3.3-3 Example of print contents transmission

(1) Example of specifying 4-digit print data registration No.
02H 1FH 20H 31H 30H 30H 31H 32H 03H
STX ESC2 1 0 0 1 2 ETX

Header, classification Print data message number

[Transmission results]
Calls print data of print data message number 12.

5-9 ●Transmission Sequences

5.3.4 Print data registration transmission
5.3.4-1 Text
● Specifies message number
Classification
ESC2 Header 21H 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place
31H

Print data message number (0001 to 2000)

● Specifies registration No. and message name.

Classification
ESC2 Header 21H 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place (Contd.)
31H

Print data message number (0001 to 2000)

Classification
ESC2 Header 21H 32H Message name (1 to 12 digits)

Message name : ASCII code (20H to 5FH, 61H to 7AH)

[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

● Specifies registration No.

.

ESC Header 55H 100s place 10s place Units place

Print data message number (001 to 999)

ESC Header 25H 10s place Units place

Print message number (01 to 99)

● Specifies registration No. and message name.

.
ESC Header 55H 100s place 10s place Units place ESC Header 86H Message name (1 to 12 diguts)

Print data message number (001 to 999)

ESC Header 25H 10s place Units place ESC Header 86H Message name (1 to 12 diguts)

Print data message number (01 to 99)

●Transmission Sequences 5-10

 5.3.4-2 Message name
(1) message number specified
● A message name is automatically attached when print data is registered.
● Based on the message name displayed in the upper left hand corner of the screen, the last 4 digits are
replaced with the message number and used as the new message name.
(Example) Registering for No. 123
Contents displayed in upper left hand corner of the screen :“ABCDEFGHIJKL”
Message name after registration :“ABCDEFG 0123”

(2) Message number and message name specified

● The specified message name attached when print data is registered.

(3) Same message name is used for other message number

● If a message name is in use for other message number, new message name will be created by using
original message name as a base and replacing its 7th and 8th digits with AA~ZZ.
(Example) Message name [ABC] is already registered on No.1. Register on No.2 using identical
message name.
Message name of No.1: [ABC ]
Message name of No.2: [ABC AA ]

(4)Characters available for message name

● Characters used for setting the message name transmission are different from characters used in
manual input on registration screen.

Alphameric character/ Accent character/

Function
Symbols Arabic character
Manual input Available Available
Message name transmission Available Unavailable
Numbers/symbols (ASCII code): 20H to 5FH, 61H to 7AH

5.3.4-3 Supplement
● When transmitting print data together with the print contents, send the print contents last.

5.3.4-4 Example of print data registration transmission

(1) Example of registering by specifying message name

02H 1FH 21H 31H 30H 30H 31H 32H 1FH 21H 32H 41H 42H 43H 03H
STX ESC2 ! 1 0 0 1 2 ESC2 ! 2 A B C ETX

Header, classification Print data message unmber Header, classification Message name

[Transmission results]
Massage name "ABC" is assigned to current print data and is registered under message number 12.

5-11 ●Transmission Sequences

5.3.5 Print Condition Transmission
5.3.5-1 Text
(1)Line count / print format uniformity
ESC2 Header 22H Classification 31H

● Line count and print format are made uniform for all print items.
● Line count of all rows are made uniform based on the first row.
● Space between stages, character size, space between characters, whether or not to use bar code and
double width size are made uniform based on the setting value of the first print item.
● Send the message independently. The message cannot be sent together with print format, print
specs., and print contents.

[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

ESC Header 2BH 30H

(2)Configuration of print format text

● Print item not specified
Print format text

If item No. is not specified, it is set for all items.

To transmit print format and print specs. consecutively, transmit in the order of 1 print format
and 2 print specs. If transmitted the other way round, an error will occur.

● Print item specified

ESC2 Header 70H Item No. Print format text

Item No. specified (1 to 100)

Only specified print item is applicable for change.

[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

ESC2 Header 24H Item No. Print format text

Item No. specified (1 to 100)

●Transmission Sequences 5-12

 (3)Print format txet
● Line count and Line spacing
Classification
ESC2 Header 22H Line count Line spacing
32H

Line count (1 to 4) Line spacing (0 to 2)

● Character size and inter-character space

Classification
ESC2 Header 23H Character size 10s place Units place
31H

Character size Inter-character space (0 to 28)

(30H to 3CH)
Character size
● Increased width 30H : 4x5
31H : 5x5
Classification Increased 32H : 5x8(5x7)
ESC2 Header 23H
32H width 33H : 9x8(9x7)
34H : 7x10
Increased width (1 to 9) 35H : 10x12
36H : 12x16
37H : 18x24
38H : 24x32
39H : 11x11
3AH: 5x3(Chimney)
3BH: 5x5(Chimney)
3CH: 7x5(Chimney)

● Bar code type (Type change, Bar code "not used" → "used")
Classification Bar code type
ESC2 Header 23H Type
33H 30H : not used
31H : code 39
Bar code type (30H to 44H) 32H : ITF
33H : NW-7
● Bar code "used"→ "not used" 34H : EAN-13
35H : DM8x32
Classification 36H : DM16x16
ESC2 Header 23H 33H 30H
37H : DM16x36
38H : DM16x48
30H :Bar code "not used" 39H : DM18x18
3AH: DM20x20
3BH: DM22x22
● Readable code (Bar code EAN-13) 3CH: DM24x24
3DH: Code 128 (Code set B)
Classification 3EH: Code 128 (Code set C)
ESC2 Header 23H Code
34H
3FH: UPC-A
40H: UPC-E
Readable code type (0: None, 1: 5 x 5, 2: 5 x 7) 41H: EAN-8
42H: QR21x21
43H: QR25x25
44H: QR29x29
● Prefix code (Bar code EAN-13)
ESC2 Header 23H Classification Tens position Units position
35H

Prefix code (00 to 99)

● Two or more print format items can be consecutively transmitted in a single chain.

5-13 ●Transmission Sequences

 [Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

● Line count and Line spacing

Character size
ESC Header 22H Line count Line spacing 0 : 5x5
1 : 5x8(5x7)
Line count (1 to 4) Line spacing (0 to 2) 2 : 7x10
3 : 12x16
● Character size and inter-character space 4 : 18x24
5 : 24x32
inter-character
ESC Header 21H Character size
space

Character size (1 to 5) inter-character space (0 to 8) Bar code type

30H : code 39
● Bar code type 31H : ITF
32H : NW-7
ESC Header 2AH Type 33H : EAN-13
34H : DM16x16
Bar code type (30H to 3CH ) 35H : DM8x32
36H : Code 128
37H : DM16x36
● Bar code "used"→ "not used"
38H : DM16x48
ESC Header 29H 30H 39H : DM18x18
3AH: DM20x20
3BH: DM22x22
Used or not used (0:not used, 1:used)
3CH: DM24x24
● Bar code "not used"→ "used"
ESC Header 29H 31H ESC Header 2AH Type

Used or not used (0:not used, 1:used)

● ID code (Bar code EAN-13)

ESC Header 7DH Code

Code type (0:none, 1:5x5, 2:5x7)

● Prefix code (Bar code EAN-13)

ESC Header 2CH 10s place Units place

Prefix code (00 to 99)

● Code set (Code128)

ESC Header 3FH Code set

(0:Code set B, 1:Code set C)

● Increased width
ESC Header 28H Increased width

Increased width (1 to 9)

(4)Print specifications
● Character height
Classification
ESC2 Header 25H 10s place Units place
31H

Character height (00 to 99)

● Ink drop use percentage

ESC2 Header 25H Classification 10s place Units place

32H

Ink drop use percentage (01 to 16)

● High-speed printing

Classification
ESC2 Header 25H Mode
33H

Mode (0:HM, 1:NM, 2:QM)

●Transmission Sequences 5-14

 ● Character width

Classification
ESC2 Header 25H 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place
34H

Character width (0000 to 3999)

● Character orientation

Classification Character
ESC2 Header 25H
35H orientation

Character orientation (0 to 3)

● Print start delay

Classification
ESC2 Header 25H 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place
36H

Print start delay (0000 to 3999)

● Print start delay (reverse)

ESC2 Header 25H Classification 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place
37H

Print start delay (reverse) (0000 to 3999)

● Product speed matching

Header 25H Classification

Character
ESC2
38H orientation

Product speed matching (0:Time-based, 1:Encoder based)

● Pulse rate division Factor

ESC2 Header 25H Classification 100s place 10s place Units place
39H

Pulse rate division Factor (001 to 999)

● Repeat count

ESC2 Header 25H Classification 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place
3DH

Repeat count (0000 to 9999)

● Repeat intervals

Classification
ESC2 Header 25H 10000s place 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place
3EH

Repeat intervals (00000 to 99999)

● Target sensor timer

Classification
ESC2 Header 25H 100s place 10s place Units place
3FH

Target sensor timer (000 to 999)

5-15 ●Transmission Sequences

● Target sensor filter
Classification
ESC2 Header 25H Division
40H

Division (1:time setup, 2:until end of print)

● Target sensor filter setting value

Classification
ESC2 Header 25H 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place
41H

Value (0000 to 9999)

● Two or more print specification items can be consecutively transmitted in a single chain.
[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.
●Character height
ESC Header 30H 10s place Units place

Character height (00 to 99)

● Character width
ESC Header 31H 100s place 10s place Units place

Character width (000 to 199)

● Character orientation
ESC Header 32H Units place

Character orientation (0 to 3)
●Repeat intervals
ESC Header 34H 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place

Repeat intervals (0000 to 9999)

●Repeat count
ESC Header 35H 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place

Repeat count (0000 to 9999)

● Print start delay
ESC Header 33H 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place

Print start delay (0000 to 9999)

● Print start delay (reverse)
ESC Header 36H 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place

Print start delay (reverse) (0000 to 9999)

●Target sensor timer
ESC Header 37H 100s place 10s place Units place

Target sensor timer (000 to 999)

●Target sensor filter
ESC Header 38H 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place

Target sensor filter (0000 to 9999)

ESC Header 39H Division

Division (1:time setup, 2:until end of print)

●High-speed printing
ESC Header 3AH Mode

Mode (0:HM, 1:NM, 2:QM)

●Product speed matching
Character
ESC Header 3BH
orientation

Product speed matching (0:Time-based, 1:Encoder based)

●Pulse rate division Factor

ESC Header 3CH 100s place 10s place Units place

Pulse rate division Factor (001 to 999)

●Ink drop use percentage
ESC Header 3DH 10s place Units place

Ink drop use percentage (01 to16)

●Transmission Sequences 5-16
 5.3.5-2 Text setup rules
(1) Line count
● When you change the line count for a print item in a certain column, you must also set the line
count for the other print items that belong to the same column.

(Example)

1 3 5 7 1 3 5
2 4 6 8 Setting items 7 and 8 to one line 2 4 6 7 8
Transmit the line count consecutively to items 7 and 8. If you transmit the line count to only one
of them, a communication error occurs.
● When you change the line count for a print item, you must also set the line count for the other print
items that belong to the same column as the former one.

(Example)
1 3 5 1 3 5 7
2 4 6 7 8 Setting items 7 and 8 to two lines 2 4 6 8
Transmit the line count consecutively to items 7 and 8. If you transmit the line count to only one
of them, a communication error occurs.

(2) Line spacing

● When you transmit one-line setup data for a certain print item, you have to transmit a line spacing
setting of "0" as well as for the same chain as the one-line setup data.
If you do not transmit an line spacing setting of "0", a communication error occurs.
● Ensure that the same line spacing setting is selected for print items belonging to the same column.
In other words, when you transmit a new line spacing setting for a print item in a certain column,
you must consecutively transmit the same setting to the other print items in the same column.

(3) Character size and inter-character space

● The available inter-character space varies with the character size.
See "4.7.4 Set dot matrix, inter-character space, and other parameters" 4 of the Instructions
Manual.
● The total number of vertical dots cannot exceed the limit.
Machine type Maximum number of vertical dots
RX-BD, RX-SD(2-line) 20 dots
Option:RX-SD(3-line) 30 dots
Option:RX-SD(4-line) 32 dots

● Some characters cannot be entered depending on the character size. If a print

item contains an unavailable character after a character size change, its contents
are changed to a space.
See "4.7.4 Set dot matrix, inter-character space, and other parameters" 3 of the Instructions
Manual.
● If an inter-character space other than "0" is transmitted for a print item for which bar code setup is
completed, a communication error occurs.

5-17 ●Transmission Sequences

 (4) Bar code use and bar code type
● Two or more bar code types cannot coexist.
● When bar code set up is completed for a print item, its inter-character space can not be changed.
(The inter-character space need not be transmitted in this case.)
● When the bar code type is ITF or code128(code set C), you have to observe the following input rules.
If you violate the rules, the contents of an illegal print item will be deleted.

ITF or code128(code set C) input rules

No. Input rule Input example
Characters must be paired to make an (Correct) [012345]
1
entry. (Incorrect) [01234]

● Some characters cannot be entered depending on the bar code type.

If any unacceptable character is included in a print item for which bar code setup is completed, the
contents of the print item are changed to a null character. See "4.7.5 Print a bar code" of the
Instructions Manual.
● FNC1 is a control code used for Code128, 2-byte code of 81A6, indicated as ※ on print layout screen.

5.3.5-3 Example of print conditions transmission

(1) Example where print item is not specified

02H 1FH 22H 32H 31H 30H 1FH 25H 36H 30H 31H 32H 33H 03H
STX ESC2 “ 2 1 0 ESC2 % 6 0 1 2 3 ETX

Header, Line count 1 Header, Write position 123

classification line spacing 0 classification
[Transmission results]
All print items are set as 1 stage, write position is changed to 0123.

(2) Example where print item is specified

02H 1FH 70H 31H 1FH 23H 31H 34H 30H 30H 1FH 70H 33H 1FH 23H 31H 34H 30H 30H 03H
STX ESC2 p 1 ESC2 # 1 4 0 0 ESC2 p 3 ESC2 # 1 4 0 0 EXT

Header, item No. Header, Character size 7x10, Header, Header, Character size 7x10,
classification inter-character space 0 item No. classification inter-character space 0

[Transmission results]
Upper stage character size is changed.

1 3 1 3
2 4 2 4

●Transmission Sequences 5-18

 5.3.6 Calendar Conditions Transmission
5.3.6-1 Text
(1) Calendar Conditions Transmission
● Offset
Classification Calendar Units
ESC2 Header 28H 32H Type 1000s place 100s place 10s place
block No. place

Calendar block No. Type Offset

(1 to 8) 30H : Year
31H : Month Offset setting range
32H : Day
Setting item Offset setting range
33H : Hour
34H : minute Year 0000 to 9999
Month 0000 to 9999
Day 0000 to 1999
Hour -023 to 0099
Minute -059 to 0099
“-” (2DH) when setting negative offset to
hour, minute.
● Zero-suppression
Classification Calendar
ESC2 Header 28H 34H Type Mode
block No.

Calendar block No. Type Mode

(1 to 8) 30H : Year 30H : Disable
31H : Month 31H : Zero-suppression (space)
32H : Day 32H : Zero-suppression (character fill)
33H : Hour
34H : minute
35H : Weeks
36H : Day of week

[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

● Offset

ESC2 Header 76H Item No. Type 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place

Offset

● Zero-suppression Type
30H : Year
Disable or 31H : Month
ESC2 Header 77H Item No. Type
Enable
32H : Day
33H : Hour
Disable or Enable (0: Disable; 34H : minute
1: Zero-suppression (space))

5-19 ●Transmission Sequences

(2) Count Conditions Transmission
Count Setting
ESC2 Header 2CH Classification block No. value

Calendar block No.

(1 to 8)

Classification Item name Setting value

31H Initial value Character code
32H Range 1 Character code
33H Range 2 Character code
34H Update setting range (In progress) 000000 to 999998
35H Update setting range (Unit) 000001 to 999999
36H Increment setting range 01 to 99
37H Direction 0: up, 1: down
38H Jump from Character code
39H Jump to Character code
3AH Reset Character code
3BH Reset signal (option) 0:signal 1, 1:signal 2
3EH External signal count (option) 0: Disable, 1: Enable

Character code of setting value

Mode Alphanumeric User pattern
1-byte mode ASCII ASCII
2-byte mode ASCII 2-byte code
*) When count characters has been divided (e.g., [ CC CC ]), transmit four-digits characters.

●Transmission Sequences 5-20

 [Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.
(1) Initial value, Range, Jump from, Jump to, Reset

ESC Header 80H Item No. Type Setting value

Code of type
Initial value Range 1 Range 2 Jump from Jump to Reset
ASCII 30 31 32 33 34 35
ASCII is hexadecimal number.

Character code of setting value

Mode Alphanumeric User pattern
1-byte mode ASCII ASCII
2-byte mode ASCII 1-byte code

*) When count characters has been divided (e.g., [ CC CC ]), transmit four-digits characters.

(2) Update setting range

100000s
ESC Header 81H Item No. Type 10000s place 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place
place

Code of type
In progress Unit
ASCII 30 31
ASCII is hexadecimal number.
Update setting range
Set item Update setting range
In progress 000000 to 999998
Unit 000001 to 999999

(3) Direction, External signal count, Reset signal

ESC Header 82H Item No. Type 0/1

Direction (0: up, 1: down)

External signal count (0: Disable, 1: Enable)
Reset signa (0:Signal1, 1:Signal2)

Code of type
Direction External signal count Reset signal
ASCII 30 31 32
ASCII is hexadecimal number.

(4) Increment

ESC Header 83H Item No. Type 10s place Unit place

Increment setting range

Set item Increment setting range
Increment 01 to 99

5.3.6-2 Example of calendar conditions transmission

(1) Example of offset

02H 1FH 28H 32H 32H 32H 30H 30H 31H 32H 03H
STX ESC2 ( 2 2 Day 0 0 1 2 ETX

Header, Calendar Offset 12 days

classification block No.

[Transmission results]
Defines offset 12 days for calendar block 2.

5-21 ●Transmission Sequences

 5.3.6-3 Example of count conditions transmission
(1) Example of reset

02H 1FH 2CH 3AH 31H 30H 30H 30H 30H 30H 03H
STX ESC2 , : 1 0 0 0 0 0 ETX

Header, Count Reset value 00000

classification block No.
[Transmission results]
Defines reset value 00000 for count block 1.

5.3.7 User Pattern Character Transmission

5.3.7-1 Text
● When the number of communication bytes is set to "1" for communication
Character
ESC2 Header 32H Classification Pattern data array
code

Character size

● When the number of communication bytes is set to "2" for communication environment setup purposes
Header 32H Classification High-order
Low-order
ESC2 Pattern data array
byte byte

Character size Character code

[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

● When the number of communication bytes is set to "1" for communication environment setup purposes

Character Character Character size

ESC2 Header 20H Pattern data array
size code 0 : 5x5
1 : 5x8(5x7)
2 : 7x10
3 : 12x16
4 : 18x24
5 : 24x32

● When the number of communication bytes is set to "2" for communication environment setup purposes.
Character High-order Low-order
ESC2 Header 20H Pattern data array
size byte byte

Character code

●Transmission Sequences 5-22

 5.3.7-2 Character size
● The character size is represented by the codes shown in the following table.

5.3.7-3 Pattern data

(1) Pattern data length
● The pattern data length per character varies with the character size as indicated below.

Character size code table

No. Character size Character size code Pattern data length (bytes) Remarks
1 4x5 30H 8
2 5x5 31H 8
3 5x8(5x7) 32H 8
4 9x8(9x7) 33H 16
5 7x10 34H 16
6 10x12 35H 32
7 12x16 36H 32
8 18x24 37H 72
9 24x32 38H 128
10 11x11 39H 32
11 5x3(chimney) 3AH 5
12 5x5(chimney) 3BH 5
13 7x5(chimney) 3CH 7

(2) Pattern data structure

The pattern data structure and data creation rules are explained below.
a) Rules
● Each pattern data unit consists of 8 bits. For each bit, dot presence is indicated by the value 1 (dot
present) or 0 (dot not present).
● Vertically arrayed 8 dots correspond to 8 bits (1 byte).
● For character sizes of 4x5, 5x5, 7x10, 5x7, and 9x7, etc., some portions of 8-bit data are unavailable.
Set such portions to "0". (Even if you set them to "1", processing will be performed with their settings
changed to "0".)

4x5 5x5 5x7

Inter-character space data area Inter-character space data area Inter-character space data area

5-23 ●Transmission Sequences

 7x10 9x7

Inter-character space data area

: Unavailable area

Inter-character space data area

Note:The inter-character space is 1 dot at the maximum.

10x12

Inter-character space data area

●Transmission Sequences 5-24

 11x11

Inter-character space data area

5x3 (Chimney) 5x5 (Chimney) 7x5 (Chimney)

5-25 ●Transmission Sequences

 ● For pattern data composition purposes, the data is arranged in successive order, beginning from the
bottom left, from bottom to top and from left to right.

b) Pattern data example

[For a character size of 5x5]

Unusable area

Second byte
Third byte
First byte
4 5 6 7 8
●

byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
● ●
● ●
●●●●●
● ●

Removal of the first byte

Inter-character space data area

27 20
●●●
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 = 07H
●
● Rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise
●

Composition order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Pattern data 07H 0AH 12H 0AH 07H 00H 00H 00H

●Transmission Sequences 5-26

 [For a character size of 18x24]

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3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte

2 5 8 11 14 17 20 23 26 29 32 35 38 41 44 47 50 53 56 59 62 65 68 71
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte

1 4 7 10 13 16 19 22 25 28 31 34 37 40 43 46 49 52 55 58 61 64 67 70
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte
byte

5-27 ●Transmission Sequences

5.3.7-4 Character codes
For character code designation, either ASCII codes or 2-byte codes are used.

(1) ASCII codes (when the number of communication bytes is 1)

User pattern character 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15
ASCII D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC DD DE DF
User pattern character 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
ASCII E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC ED EE EF
User pattern character 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47
ASCII F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 FA FB FC FD FE FF
ASCII codes are in hexadecimal notation.
Applicable to cases where the number of user pattern characters does not exceed 48 (user pattern characters
00 through 47).

(2) 2-byte codes (when the number of communication bytes is 2)

User pattern character 00: F140 = high-order byte F1 + low-order byte 40
See “5.4.1 Code Tables”.

5.3.7-5 Supplement
(1) If the same character code is used to transmit two or more user pattern character data in a single message,
the last-transmitted data takes effect.
(2) When two or more user pattern characters having differing character sizes or character codes are
transmitted in a single message, no limitations are imposed on the order in which they are transmitted.

5.3.7-6 Example of user registration character transmission

(1) Example where number of communication bytes of communication environment
settings is "1 byte," character size is "5 x 5" and character code is "47."
02H 1FH 32H 31H FFH 07H 0AH 12H 0AH 07H 00H 00H 00H 03H
STX ESC2 2 5x5 47 - - - - - - - - ETX

Header, Code 47 Pattern data arrangement

classification

[Transmission results]
Defines character size 5 x 5, character code 47 user pattern.

●Transmission Sequences 5-28

 5.3.8 On-line/off-line Transmission Procedure
5.3.8-1 Text
(1) Change to online
ESC2 Header 73H

(2) Change to offline

ESC2 Header 74H

[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

(1) Change to online

ESC Header 79H

(2) Change to offline

ESC Header 7AH

● In the following cases, Online/Offline transmission cannot be performed.

If it is attempted, NAK code will be the reply:
1 "Apply" key is displayed while inputting set value.
2 In the "Communication environment setup" screen, "Off fixed" is selected for "State at power-up"
item.
3 During input of count conditions.
4 The confirmation window is open.
5 The circulation control screen is opened by the maintenance function.
6 The touch screen setup screen is opened by the auxiliary function.
7 The communication monitor screen is opened.

5.3.8-2 Transmission example

External device ESC2 73H

IJ printer ACK

ENQ, STX and ETX are not required.

5-29 ●Transmission Sequences

5.3.9 Remote Operation Transmission
5.3.9-1 Text
Type
ESC2 Header 72H Type 30H:Operation start
31H:Operation stop
32H:Deflection voltage control (ON)
33H:Deflection voltage control (OFF)
34H:Fault clear

[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

ESC Header 71H Type

5.3.9-2 Types of control

Types of control for operation

No. Type Content Function enabled status
Starts to jet ink, and shifts from stop status to ready
1 Operation start status. Stop status
(Same process as with <Startup> button)
Stops ink jet, and shifts to stop status (Same process as When ink is being jetted
2 Operation stop
with <Shutdown> button) (standby, ready status, etc.)
Deflection Turns deflection voltage on
3 voltage control (Same process as with <Ready> button in Manual Standby status
(ON) control menu window)
Deflection Turns deflection voltage off
4 voltage control (Same process as with <Standby> button in Manual Ready status
(OFF) control menu window)
Closes the window for any fault that has occurred.
5 Fault clear However, the window will remain if the cause of fault When fault has occurred
is not resolved.

● Specify only one category of control at a time.

● Even if executing function is not possible, ACK will be answered, but no function will be executed.

●Transmission Sequences 5-30

 5.3.10 Time control
5.3.10-1 Text
(1) Date/time setup transmission
● Current time
Header Classification 1000s 100s 10s Units 10s Units
ESC2 32H
2EH place place place place place place
(Contd.)
Year Month

10s Units 10s Units 10s Units 10s Units

place place place place place place place place

Day Hour Minutes Second

● Calendar time control

Header Classification Control
ESC2
2EH 32H type

Control type (31H: Same as current time; 32H: Clock stop)

● Calendar time
Header Classification 1000s 100s 10s Units 10s Units
ESC2 (Contd.)
2EH 33H place place place place place place

Year Month

10s Units 10s Units 10s Units 10s Units

place place place place place place place place

Day Hour Minutes Second

● Clock system
Header Classification Control
ESC2
2EH 34H type

Control type (31H: 24-hour system; 32H: 12-hour system)

(2) Current time output transmission

Outputs current time of IJ printer internal calendar.

External device ESC2 Header

75H
ACK
IJ printer Header
STX ESC2 7FH Yaer Second ETX

Year / month / day / hour / minute / second / 14 digits

5-31 ●Transmission Sequences

 [Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.
(1) Date/time setup transmission

● Current date/time
ESC Header 72H 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place 10s place Units place
(Contd.)
Yaer Month

10s place Units place 10s place Units place 10s place Units place 10s place Units place

Day Hour Minutes Second

● Calendar time control

ESC Header 73H control type

control type (31H:Same as current time, 32H:Clock stop)

● Current time

ESC Header 74H 1000s place 100s place 10s place Units place 10s place Units place
(Contd.)

Yaer Month
10s place Units place 10s place Units place 10s place Units place 10s place Units place

Day Hour Minutes Second

(2) Current time output transmission

● Clock system

ESC Header 75H control type

control type (31H:24-hour system, 32H:12-hour system)

External device ESC2 Header

7BH
ACK
IJ printer Header
STX ESC 7CH Yaer
Second ETX

Year / month / day / hour / minute / second / 14 digits

5.3.10-2 Date/time setup

(1) This function allows operator to set each item on "Date/time setup screen" for Maintenance menu.
No. Setting item Setting contents
Current date time displayed across the very top of screen
1 Current time
(year/month/day/hour/minute/second)
2 Calendar time control Same as current time, clock stopped
3 Calendar time Time reflected in calendar characters of print contents
4 Clock system 24/12-hour system
(2) After receiving date and time setting transmission, the print contents calendar characters and current time
display are updated.
(3) When transmitting "calendar time", first transmit the message for "calendar time: clock stop":
Simultaneous transmission is also possible.
(4) When changing the calendar time control from "clock stop" to "same as current time", the values on
calendar time will not be saved.

5.3.10-3 Example of time control transmission

(1) Example of setting current time
02H 1FH 2EH 31H 32H 30H 31H 35H 30H 37H 30H 37H 31H 32H 34H 35H 30H 30H 30H
STX ESC2 . 1 2 0 1 52 0 7 0 7 1 2 4 5 0 0 ETX

Header, classification Yaer Month Day Hour Minutes Second

[Transmission results]
Set current time to 2015/07/07, 12:45:00.

●Transmission Sequences 5-32

 5.4 Code Tables
5.4.1 Code Tables
(1)Transmission control

ASCII Name Description

STX
02H Code that is transmitted immediately before text.
(start)
ETX
03H Code that is transmitted immediately after text.
(end)
This enquiry code is used when the external device checks whether
the IJ printer is ready for signal reception. This code must be
ENQ transmitted before data transmission to the IJ printer. When the IJ
05H
(enquiry) printer is ready for reception, the "ACK" code is transmitted after
ENQ code reception. If the IJ printer is not ready for reception, the
"NAK" code is transmitted.
1 When the IJ printer is ready for reception, it transmits this code in
ACK
06H response to an "ENQ" code reception from the external device.
(acknowledgment)
2 This code reports that text reception is normally completed.
SO When the 1-byte transmission mode prevails, this code is positioned
0EH
(shift out) at the end of 2-byte code for transmission purposes.
SI When the 1-byte transmission mode prevails, this code is positioned
0FH
(shift in) at the beginning of 2-byte code for transmission purposes.
DLE This code is positioned at the beginning of printings for each print
10H
(start of item) item for transmission purposes.
This code is transmitted if the printings need to be changed before
the printing of the contents transmitted to the IJ printer while the
DC2
12H overwrite-protected mode prevails. After receipt of this code, the
(retransmission)
IJ printer transmits the ACK code and becomes ready for reception.
However, if the IJ printer is off-line, the "NAK" code is transmitted.
The same as DC2.
DC3
13H However, when receiving DC3, the IJ printer terminates printing
(retransmission)
forcibly.
1 The IJ printer transmits this code if it is not ready for reception
NAK when it receives the "ENQ" code from the external device.
15H (negative 2 This code reports that text reception is not normally completed
acknowledgment) (when, for instance, the received data is in transmission error or
an unregistered print data number is received)
This code is positioned at the beginning of a header for transmis-
ESC sion purposes. The header is a code that recognizes the transmission
1BH
(start of header) data type and is transmitted next to STX.
(Existing machine / message specs.)
This code is positioned at the beginning of a header for transmis-
ESC2
1FH sion purposes. The header is a code that recognizes the transmission
(start of header)
data type and is transmitted next to STX.

5-33 ●Code tables

(2)ASCII codes
High-order
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F
Low-order
0 DLE Space 0 P p ↑ ↑ 00 16 32

1 ! 1 A Q a q ↑ ↑ 01 17 33
“
2 STX DC2 2 B R b r ↑ ↑ 02 18 34

3 ETX DC3 # 3 C S c s 年 ↑ ↑ 03 19 35

4 $ 4 D T d t 月 ↑ ↑ 04 20 36

5 ENQ NAK % 5 E U e u 日 ↑ ↑ 05 21 37
‘
6 ACK & 6 F V f v ↑ ↑ 06 22 38
‘
7 7 G W g w ↑ ↑ ↑ 07 23 39

8 ( 8 H X h x ↑ ↑ ↑ 08 24 40

9 ) 9 I Y i y ↑ ↑ 09 25 41

A * : J Z j z ↑ ↑ 10 26 42

B ESC + ; K [ k ↑ ↑ 11 27 43

C , < L ¥ l ↑ ↑ 12 28 44

D - = M ] m ↑ ↑ 13 29 45

E SO . > N n ↑ ↑ 14 30 46

F SI ESC2 / ? O _ o ↑ 15 31 47
Transmi- Dedicated User pattern
Category ssion Standard characters
control characters character
: Unusable
↑ : Dedicated character consisting of multiple codes
nn : User pattern character number

NOTICE 1 As regards a dedicated character (e.g., (3-code)) consisting of two or more

codes, the text must be created so that it can be contained within a single print item.
2 As regards a print item for which a bar code is set up, the text must be created in
such a manner that the employed character codes are within the range applicable to
the bar code.
(3)Dedicated characters (2-byte codes)
Dedicated
characters 年 月 日 ← ← ← ← ← ←

2-byte code F040 F041 F042 F043 F044 F045 F046 F047 F048 F049 F04A F04B F04C F04D F04E F04F
Dedicated
← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ←
characters
2-byte code F050 F051 F052 F053 F054 F055 F056 F057 F058 F059 F05A F05B F05C F05D F05E F05F
Dedicated
← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ←
characters
2-byte code F060 F061 F062 F063 F064 F065 F066 F067 F068 F069 F06A F06B F06C F06D F06E F06F
Dedicated
← ← ← ← ← ←
characters
2-byte code F070 F071 F072 F073 F074 F075 F076 F077 F078
←: Dedicated characters consisting of two or more codes.
“ ” consists of three characters (F046, F047, and F048).
●Code tables 5-34
 Special characters (2-byte codes)
(When special characters can be input)
Characters
Communication code F340 F341 F342 F343 F344 F345 F346 F347 F348 F349 F34A F34B F34C F34D F34E F34F
Characters
Communication code F350 F351 F352 F353 F354 F355 F356 F357 F358 F359 F35B F35C F35E F35F
Characters
Communication code F360 F361 F362 F363 F364 F365 F366 F367 F368 F369 F36A F36B F36C F36D F36E F36F
Characters
Communication code F370 F371 F372 F373 F374 F375 F376 F377 F378 F379 F37A F37B F37C
Characters
Communication code F380 F381 F382 F383 F384 F385 F386 F387 F388 F389 F38A F38B F38C F38D F38E F38F
Characters
Communication code F390 F391 F392 F393 F394 F395 F396 F397 F398 F399 F39A F39B
Characters
Communication code F3A0 F3A1 F3A2 F3A3 F3A4 F3A5 F3A6 F3A7 F3A8 F3A9 F3AA F3AB F3AC F3AD F3AE F3AF
Characters
Communication code F3B0 F3B1 F3B2 F3B3 F3B4 F3B5 F3B6 F3B7 F3B8 F3B9 F3BA F3BB
Characters
Communication code F29F
Characters
Communication code F2AC

Characters
Communication code F3C0 F3C1 F3C2 F3C3 F3C4 F3C5 F3C6 F3C7 F3C8 F3C9 F3CA F3CB F3CC F3CD F3CE F3CF
Characters
Communication code F3D0 F3D1 F3D2 F3D3 F3F4 F3D5 F3D6 F3DF
Characters
Communication code F3E0 F3E1 F3E2 F3E3 F3E4 F3E5 F3E6 F3E7 F3E8 F3E9 F3EA E3EB E3EC F3ED F3EE F3EF
Characters
Communication code F3F0 F3F1 F3F2 F3F3 F3F4 F3F5 F3F6
Characters
Communication code F540 F541 F542 F543 F544 F545 F546 F547 F548 F549 F54A F54B F54C F54D F54E F54F
Characters
Communication code F550 F551 F552 F553 F554 F555 F556 F557 F558 F559 F55A F55B F55C F55D F55E F55F
Characters
Communication code F560 F561 F562 F563 F564 F565 F566
Characters
Communication code F570 F571 F572 F573 F574 F575 F576 F577 F578 F579 F57A F57B F57C F57D F57E
Characters
Communication code F580 F581 F582 F583 F584 F585 F586 F587 F588 F589 F58A F58B F58C F58D F58E F58F
Characters
Communication code F590 F591 F592 F593 F594 F595 F596 F597
5-35 ●Code tables
Arabic characters (2-byte codes)

Characters
Communication code F44D F44C F44B F44A F449 F448 F447 F446 F445 F444 F443 F442 F441 F440
Characters
Communication code F45B F45A F459 F458 F457 F456 F455 F454 F453 F452 F451 F450 F44F F44E
Characters
Communication code F465 F464 F463 F462 F461 F460 F45F F45B F45D F45C
Characters
Communication code F475 F474 F473 F472 F471 F470 F46F F46E F46D F46C F46B F46A F469 F468 F467 F466
Characters
Communication code F485 F484 F483 F482 F481 F480 F47F F47E F47D F47C F47B F47A F479 F478 F477 F476
Characters
Communication code F495 F494 F493 F492 F491 F490 F48F F48E F48D F48C F48B F48A F489 F488 F487 F486
Characters
Communication code F4A3 F4A2 F4A1 F4A0 F49F F49E F49D F49C F49B F49A F499 F498 F497 F496
Characters
Communication code F4AA F4A9 F3A8 F4A7 F4A6 F4A5 F4A4
Characters
Communication code F4B2 F4B1 F4B0 F4AF F4AE F4AD F4AC F4AB

Characters
Communication code F4BC F4BB F4BA F4B9 F4B8 F4B7 F4B6 F4B5 F4B4 F4B3
Characters
Communication code F4C6 F4C5 F4C4 F4C3 F4C2 F4C1 F4C0 F4BF F4BE F4BD

●Code tables 5-36

 (4)User pattern characters (2-byte codes)
Fixed size
User pattern
character 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15

2-byte code F140 F141 F142 F143 F144 F145 F146 F147 F148 F149 F14A F14B F14C F14D F14E F14F
User pattern
character 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

2-byte code F150 F151 F152 F153 F154 F155 F156 F157 F158 F159 F15A F15B F15C F15D F15E F15F
User pattern
character 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47

2-byte code F160 F161 F162 F163 F164 F165 F166 F167 F168 F169 F16A F16B F16C F16D F16E F16F
User pattern
character 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63

2-byte code F170 F171 F172 F173 F174 F175 F176 F177 F178 F179 F17A F17B F17C F17D F17E F17F
User pattern
character 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79

2-byte code F180 F181 F182 F183 F184 F185 F186 F187 F188 F189 F18A F18B F18C F18D F18E F18F
User pattern
character 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95

2-byte code F190 F191 F192 F193 F194 F195 F196 F197 F198 F199 F19A F19B F19C F19D F19E F19F
User pattern
character 96 97 98 99 A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 B0 B1

2-byte code F1A0 F1A1 F1A2 F1A3 F1A4 F1A5 F1A6 F1A7 F1A8 F1A9 F1AA F1AB F1AC F1AD F1AE F1AF
User pattern
character B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7

2-byte code F1B0 F1B1 F1B2 F1B3 F1B4 F1B5 F1B6 F1B7 F1B8 F1B9 F1BA F1BB F1BC F1BD F1BE F1BF
User pattern
character C8 C9 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 E0 E1 E2 E3

2-byte code F1C0 F1C1 F1C2 F1C3 F1C4 F1C5 F1C6 F1C7 F1C8 F1C9 F1CA F1CB F1CC F1CD F1CE F1CF
User pattern
character E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9

2-byte code F1D0 F1D1 F1D2 F1D3 F1D4 F1D5 F1D6 F1D7 F1D8 F1D9 F1DA F1DB F1DC F1DD F1DE F1DF
User pattern
character G0 G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G6 G7 G8 G9 H0 H1 H2 H3 H4 H5

2-byte code F1E0 F1E1 F1E2 F1E3 F1E4 F1E5 F1E6 F1E7 F1E8 F1E9 F1EA F1EB F1EC F1ED F1EE F1EF
User pattern
character H6 H7 H8 H9 I0 I1 I2 I3 I4 I5 I6 I7 I8 I9 J0 J1

2-byte code F1F0 F1F1 F1F2 F1F3 F1F4 F1F5 F1F6 F1F7 F1F8 F1F9 F1FA F1FB F1FC F1FD F1FE F1FF
User pattern
character J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 J7 J8 J9

2-byte code F220 F221 F222 F223 F224 F225 F226 F227

User pattern character display scheme

00,01 … … 09 (0 to 9)
10,11 … … 19 (10 to 19)
:
90,91 … … 99 (90 to 99)
A0,A1 … … A9 (100 to 109)
:
J0,J1 … … J9 (190 to 199)

5-37 ●Code tables

 Free size
User pattern
character 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15

2-byte code F640 F641 F642 F643 F644 F645 F646 F647 F648 F649 F64A F64B F64C F64D F64E F64F
User pattern
character 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

2-byte code F650 F651 F652 F653 F654 F655 F656 F657 F658 F659 F65A F65B F65C F65D F65E F65F
User pattern
character 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47

2-byte code F660 F661 F662 F663 F664 F665 F666 F667 F668 F669 F66A F66B F66C F66D F66E F66F
User pattern
character 48 49

2-byte code F670 F671

(5)Punctuation characters (2-byte codes)

Punctuation
character ‘ . : , Space ; !

2-byte code F240 F241 F242 F243 F244 F245 F246

(6)Katakana (when KANA and dedicated characters can be input)

1 Available character sizes
5x8 7x10 10x12 12x16 18x24
Inter-character
1 to 3 1 2 4 6
space (dots)

2 Character codes table (2-byte code)

(1)Character size 5x8, 7x10
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F
834* ァ ア ィ イ ゥ ウ ェ エ ォ オ カ キ ク
835* ケ コ サ シ ス セ ソ タ
836* チ ッ ツ テ ト ナ ニ ヌ ネ ノ ハ

837* ヒ フ ヘ ホ マ ミ

838* ム メ モ ャ ヤ ュ ユ ョ ヨ ラ リ ル レ ロ ワ
839* ヲ ン ゛ ゜ ー

(2)Character size 10x12, 12x16, 18x24

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F
834* ァ ア ィ イ ゥ ウ ェ エ ォ オ カ ガ キ ギ ク グ
835* ケ ゲ コ ゴ サ ザ シ ジ ス ズ セ ゼ ソ ゾ タ ダ

836* チ ヂ ッ ツ ヅ テ デ ト ド ナ ニ ヌ ネ ノ ハ バ

837* パ ヒ ビ ピ フ ブ プ ヘ ベ ペ ホ ボ ポ マ ミ

838* ム メ モ ャ ヤ ュ ユ ョ ヨ ラ リ ル レ ロ ワ
839* ヲ ン

Character code of long “ー “ is 815B.

●Code tables 5-38

 (7)Calendar character code
● Set "calendar block starting character"as the first character and set "calendar block ending charater" as
the last character.

(Example) Calendar block

Y Y M M D D
Calendar block end character

Calendar character

Calendar block start character

Total number Day of

Yaer Month Day Hour Minute Second Weeks
of days week
Calendar character F250 F251 F252 F253 F254 F255 F256 F258 F259
Calendar block start chracter F260 F261 F262 F263 F264 F265 F266 F268 F269
Calendar block end chracter F270 F271 F272 F273 F274 F275 F276 F278 F279
Calendar character is 2-byte code only.

Specified number of digits for calendar characters

Calendar character Specified number of digits
Yaer 1 to 4 digits
Month 1 to 3 digits
Day 1 to 3 digits
Hour 1 to 2 digits
Minute 1 to 2 digits
Second 1 to 2 digits
Total number of days 1 to 3 digits
Weeks 1 to 3 digits
Day of week 1 to 3 digits

Example of when performing printings transmission of calendar character

(Example 1) Example of when setting a calendar block to print item 1

02H 10H 31H 0FH F2H 60H F2H 50H F2H 51H F2H 71H 0EH 03H
STX DLE 1 SI Start chracter Calendar Calendar End chracter SO ETX

Calendar block

[Transmission results]
: Calendar block range
Print item1 YYMM
YM : Calendar character “Year, Month”

5-39 ●Code tables

(Example 2) Example of when setting 2 calendar blocks to print item 1

02H 10H 31H 0FH F2H 60H F2H 50H F2H 51H F2H 51H F2H 52H F2H 72H 0EH
(Contd.)
STX DLE 1 SI Start Calendar Calendar Calendar Calendar End SO
chracter chracter

Calendar block 1

41H 42H 43H 0FH F2H 62H F2H 52H F2H 53H F2H 73H 0EH 03H
Start End
A B C SI Calendar Calendar SO ETX
chracter chracter

Calendar block 2

[Transmission results]
: Calendar block range
Print item1 YYMMDD AND DDHH
YMDH : Calendar character “Year, Month,
Day, Hour”

[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

02H 10H 31H 0FH F2H 50H F2H 50H F2H 51H F2H 51H 0EH 03H
STX DLE 1 SI Calendar Calendar Calendar Calendar SO ETX

Calendar block

[Transmission results]

: Calendar block range

Print item1 YYMM
YM : Calendar character “Year, Month”

(8)Count character code

● Set "count block starting character"as the first character and set "count block ending charater" as the
last character.

(Example) Count block

C C C C C C
Count block end character

Count character

Count block start character C : Count character

Count character Count block start character Count block end character
F25A F26A F27A
Count character is 2-byte code only.
●Code tables 5-40
 Example of when performing printings transmission of count character
(Example 1)Example of when setting a count block to print item 1

02H 10H 31H 0FH F2H 6AH F2H 5AH F2H 5AH F2H 7AH 0EH 03H
STX DLE 1 SI Start chracter Count Count End chracter SO ETX

Count block

[Transmission results]

: Count block range

Print item1 CCCC
C : Count character

(Example 2)Example of when setting 2 count blocks to print item 1

02H 10H 31H 0FH F2H 6AH F2H 5AH F2H 5AH F2H 5AH F2H 5AH F2H 7AH 0EH
(Contd.)
STX DLE 1 SI Start Count Count Count Count End SO
chracter chracter

Count block 1

41H 42H 43H 0FH F2H 6AH F2H 5AH F2H 5AH F2H 7AH 0EH 03H
Start End
A B C SI Count Count SO ETX
chracter chracter

Count block 2

[Transmission results]
: Count block range
Print item1 CCCCCC ABC C C C C
C : Count character

[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

02H 10H 31H 0FH F2H 5AH F2H 5AH F2H 5AH F2H 5AH 0EH 03H
STX DLE 1 SI Count Count Count Count SO ETX

Countr block
[Transmission results]
: Count block range
Print item1 CCCC
C : Count character

5-41 ●Code tables

5.4.2 Header Table
ESC2 Header Classification

Data
Type Header Classification Data section
count
Recall Message number 20H 31H 4 0001 to 2000
Message number 31H 4 0001 to 2000
Registration 21H
Message name 32H 1 to 12 Message name: Max 12 digits
Line count, print format
31H 0 -
uniformity
22H
Line count : 1 to 4
Line count/Line spacing 32H 2
Line spacing: 0 to 2
Character size/ Character size : 30H to 3CH
31H 3
Print format inter character space Inter character space : 00 to 28
Increased width 32H 1 1 to 9
23H
Bar code 33H 1 30H to 44H
Readable code 34H 1 0 to 2
Prefix Code 35H 2 00 to 99
Character height 31H 2 00 to 99
Ink drop use percentage 32H 2 01 to 16
High-speed printing 33H 1 0 to 2
Character width 34H 4 0000 to 3999
Character orientation 35H 1 0 to 3
Print start delay 36H 4 0000 to 9999

Print Print start delay (reverse) 37H 4 0000 to 9999

25H
specifications Product speed matching 38H 1 0 to 1
Pulse rate division Factor 39H 3 001 to 999
Repeat count 3DH 4 0000 to 9999
Repeat intervals 3EH 5 00000 to 99999
Target sensor timer 3FH 3 000 to 999
Target sensor filter 40H 1 1 to 2
Target sensor filter value 41H 4 0000 to 9999
Calendar block : 1 to 8
Type : 0 to 4
Offset Offset : Yaer 0000 to 0099
(Year / month / day / hour / 32H 6 Month 0000 to 0099
minute) Day 0000 to 1999
Calendar Hour -023 to 0099
28H
condition Minute -059 to 0099
Zero suppress usage
Calendar block : 1 to 8
(Year / month / day / hour /
34H 3 Type : 0 to 6
minute / week /
Mode : 0 to 2
Day of week)

●Code tables 5-42

 Data
Type Header Classification Data section
count
Count block : 1 to 8
Initial value 31H Variable
Initial value : max 20 digits
Count block : 1 to 8
Range 1 32H Variable
Range 1 : max 20 digits
Count block : 1 to 8
Range 2 33H Variable
Range 2 : max 20 digits
Count block : 1 to 8
Update (in progress) 34H 7
Update (in progress) : 000000 to 999998
Count block : 1 to 8
Update (unit) 35H 7
Update (unit) : 000001 to 999999
Count block : 1 to 8
Increment 36H 3
Count Increment : 01 to 99
2CH
condition Count block : 1 to 8
Direction 37H 2
Direction : 0 to 1
Count block : 1 to 8
Jump from 38H Variable
Jump from : max 20 digits
Count block : 1 to 8
Jump to 39H Variable
Jump to : max 20 digits
Count block : 1 to 8
Reset 3AH Variable
Reset : max 20 digits
Count block : 1 to 8
Reset signal 3BH 2
Reset signal : 0 to 1
Count block : 1 to 8
External signal count 3EH 2
External count : 0 to 1
Yaer, Month, Day, Hour, Minute,
Current time 31H 14
Second (14 digits)
Date/time Calendar time control 32H 1 1 to 2
2EH
setup Yaer, Month, Day, Hour, Minute,
Calendar time 33H 14
Second (14 digits)
Clock system 34H 1 1 to 2
User pattern
Character size fixed
character 32H 30H to 3CH - Character code + pattern data
pattern
transmission
Item No. specification 70H Item No. - Used together with print format message
Remote opearation 72H 30H to 34H -
Online 73H - - No STX/ETX
Offline 74H - - No STX/EXT

Other Current time inquiry 75H - - No STX/ETX; Inquiry

Communication buffer
76H - -
Claer buffer
Communication buffer
77H - -
Reset printing
Yaer, Month, Day, Hour, Minute,
Current time output 7FH - 14
Second (14 digits)

5-43 ●Code tables

5.5 Communication Timing
5.5.1 Signal Timing
(1)In overwrite-protected mode
Off-line On-line

STX STX STX

ENQ ENQ ETX ENQ ETX ENQ ENQ ETX
External
device A B C

IJ printer
NAK ACK ACK ACK ACK NAK ACK ACK

(No signal output)

Not ready
Readiness Ready for for
for reception reception reception

Print start signal

Printing A B C
operation C

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) When the IJ printer is off-line
● The NAK code is transmitted in response to an ENQ code reception from the outside.

(b) When the IJ printer is on-line

1 When transmitting printing only
● Transmission data is received from the external device. When the received data is not in error, the ACK
code is transmitted and the "not ready for reception" state prevails.
● To switch from the "not ready for reception" state to the "ready for reception" state, perform one of the
following procedures.
1) Perform a printing operation once.
2) Transmit the DC2 (retransmission) code to the IJ printer.
3) Press the Comm On/Off buttun to enter the off-line mode, and then switch back to the on-line mode.
● If the data transmitted from the external device is in error, the NAK code is transmitted after receipt of
the ETX code.
Since the "ready for reception" state is maintained in this instance, retransmit the data beginning.
2 When transmitting print conditions, user pattern characters, and print data recall
● When the data received from the external device is not in error, the ACK code is transmitted. In this
instance, the "ready for reception" state is maintained.
3 When transmitting printing, print conditions, user pattern characters, and print data recall
● When transmitting printing, print conditions, user pattern characters, and print data recall, ensure that the
print conditions, user pattern characters, and print data recall are transmitted prior to the printing. If the
printing is transmitted earlier than the other data, the "not ready for reception" state prevails.
Therefore, the subsequent transmission of the print conditions, user registration characters, and print data
recall causes a communication error.

(c) When the "not ready for reception" state prevails after transmission data reception
from the external device
● The NAK code is transmitted in response to the ENQ code reception from the outside.

(d) Transmission data received from the external device

● Error-free transmission data is stored in the IJ printer. The same contents are printed until different
transmission data is transmitted to the IJ printer.
● If the data transmitted from the external device is in error, the IJ printer printings remain unchanged.
In such an instance, retransmit the data beginning as explained in (b).
The retransmission count setup must be determined from the device side.
●Communication Timing 5-44
 (e) When a data transmission is aborted (the transmission of up to the ETX
● The IJ printer printings remain unchanged. For data retransmission, perform either of the following
procedures.
1 Transmit the DC2 (retransmission) code to the IJ printer.
2 Press the Comm On/Off buttun to enter the off-line mode, and then switch back to the on-line mode.

(2) In overwrite-enabled mode

Off-line On-line

STX STX STX

ENQ ENQ ETX ENQ ETX ENQ ETX ENQ STX DATA ETX
External A B C D
device
IJ printer
NAK ACK ACK ACK ACK ACK ACK ACK ACK

(No signal output)

Not ready
Readiness for Ready for
for reception reception reception

Print start signal

Printing A C C
operation D D

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) When the IJ printer is off-line

● The NAK code is transmitted in response to an ENQ code reception from the outside..

(b) When the IJ printer is on-line

● Transmission data is received from the external device. When it contains no error, the ACK code is
transmitted. In this instance, the "ready for reception" state is maintained.
● If the data transmitted from the external device is in error, the NAK code is transmitted after receipt of
the ETX code.
In this instance, retransmit the data beginning.

(c) Data retransmission

● Transmission data is received from the external device, and subsequent transmission data is accepted.
In this case, the received data is accepted even if the DC2 (retransmission) code is not attached.

(d) Printing during reception

● While data is being received from the external device, the previously printed contents are printed.

(e) Transmission data received from the external device

● Error-free transmission data is stored in the IJ printer. The same contents are printed until different
transmission data is transmitted to the IJ printer.

(f) When a data transmission is aborted

(the transmission of up to the ETX code is not completed)
● The IJ printer printings remain unchanged. For data retransmission, perform either of the following
procedures.
1 Transmit the DC2 (retransmission) code to the IJ printer.
2 Press the Comm On/Off buttun to enter the off-line mode, and then switch back to the on-line mode.

5-45 ●Communication Timing

5.5.2 Response Time
(1) Time interval (T1) between external device communication and IJ printer response

External device ENQ STX ……… ETX

IJ printer ACK ACK

T0 T1

Baud rate (bps) T0 Maximum time (ms)

150 to 1200 5
2400 to 115200 1

No. Transmission type Conditions T1 Maximum time (ms) Remarks

The print message transfer ACK
10 *1
condition is t=fixed.
1 Print description M
The print message transfer ACK +25
10 *1 *2
condition is t=async. (N: Number of communication
characters)
2 Print data recall - 5
Print data
3 - 1800
registration
4 Print specifications 10
5 Print format 20
Print conditions
Line conut /
6 20
print format uniformity
M+10
User pattern
7 - (M: Number of communication
character
patterns)
8 Date/time setup - 5 *3
Operation stop 20
9 Remote operation Operation start, deflection volt-
15
age control, error reset

*1 For "t=fixed" and "t=async.", see Section 5.2.1, "Setting Communication Environment ".
*2 When there is a data matrix and QR code setting, the time is as follows:
*3 If time changes just before 3ACK transmission, ACK transmission may be delayed about 20 ms.

Time T1 when there is a data matrix and QR code setting

Character size T1 Maximum time (ms)
5x8 8x N+20
Data matrix
12x16, 18x24 15x N+40
QR (21x21) 200xN
QR code QR (25x25) 300xN
QR (29x29) 400xN
(N : Number of 2-Dimensional codes)

●Communication Timing 5-46

 (2) Time interval (T2) between IJ printer response and printing start
External
device ETX ENQ STX

IJ printer ACK ACK

5ms (*4)

T2

Print start signal Printing

operation
No. Transmission type Conditions T2 Minimum time (ms) Remarks
M
The print message transfer ACK condition +15
10 *5
is t=fixed. (N: Number of
1 Print description
communication characters)
The print message transfer ACK condition
0
is t=async.
When the character height, character
width, character orientation, ink drop use
400
percentage, or print format changes before
or after recall
2 Print data recall
When the character height, character
width, character orientation, ink drop use
40
percentage, or print format does not
change before or after recall
Print data
3 - 30
registration
4 Print specifications 400
5 Print conditions Print format 400
6 Overall column setup 200
User pattern
7 - 25
character
M
+15
8 Date/time setup - 10
(N: Number of printing
characters)
● The IJ printer executes an internal process to make printing preparations in accordance with the received
print data. Do not enter the print start signal during internal process execution.
● In the overwrite-protected mode, initiate the next communication after completion of printing.
● In the overwrite-enabled mode, the next communication can be transmitted during printing, but the
ACK/NAK response does not return until the ongoing printing operation is complete. (t=async.)
● When a print start signal is input with shorter timing than T2, the fault "Print data changeover in progress
M" occurs.
● The more different items of the print format, the longer the time until ready to print.

*4 If the communication time interval is not sufficiently secured, it may not operate normally.
*5 When there is a data matrix and QR code setting, the time is as follows:
Time T2 when there is a data matrix and QR code setting
Character size T2 Minimum time (ms)
5x8 8x N+20
Data matrix
12x16, 18x24 15x N+40
QR (21x21) 200xN
QR code QR (25x25) 300xN
QR (29x29) 400xN
(N : Number of 2-Dimensional codes)
5-47 ●Communication Timing
(3) On-line/Off-line Transmission
Off-line On-line Off-line

External device ESC2 73H ESC2 74H

IJ printer ACK ACK

T T

T Maximum time (ms)

50

(4) Current time output Transmission

T

External device ESC2 75H ACK

IJ printer STX Text ETX

Baud rate (bps) T Maximum time (ms)

150 to 1200 15
2400 to 115200 5

●Communication Timing 5-48

 5.6 Communication Monitor Function
● The contents of serial communications between the external device and IJ printer are displayed.
● Up to 3,000 bytes of data can be acquired at a time.
● When you press the Start button, the system erases monitored data and acquires new data.

Comm. monitor [Ready ] Com=1

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Blue : DLE2,ESC2,DLE,ESC Red : Failed line

No Trans. Communication description
1 R 05 M
Manual Shutdown
2 S 06
3 R 02 10 31 41 42 43 44 45 10 32 31 32 33 34 35 03
4 S 06 HOME
5 R 05
6 S 06
7 R 02 10 31 41 42 43 44 45 10 32 31 32 33 34 7F 03
8 S 15 Prev.Dsp. Next Dsp.

Abort

Start

Detection Disable Enable Proc. status：Halted Back

(1) Screen display

Item Description
External device → IJ printer : R (Receive)
Trans.
IJ printer → External device : S (Send)
Communication Sended/received data are displayed in hexadecimal notation. Sixteen bytes of
description data are displayed per line.
Proc. status The current status is indicated (monitoring or interrupted).

(2) Input keys

Item Description
Starts exercising the line monitor function. Erases the monitored
Start
information.
Abort Aborts the execution of the line monitor function.
This switches over whether the system is to detect error-ridden locations.
● Disable: The system will not detect error-ridden locations. The system
will memorize up to bytes 3,000 of data transmitted and received.
Error detection
● Enable: The system will display error-ridden locations in red. The system
will memorize up to transmitted and received data up to the location where
an error was detected.
Previous list/ Used to switch to another screen when the amount of information to be
Next list displayed is too large to fit on a single screen.
Back Returns you to the maintenance menu.

5-49 ●Communication Monitor Function

5.7 Warning Messages
● If any communication is in error, the associated warning message appears below the status display area.
● Note the message to confirm the error and then take remedial action as appropriate for the indicated error
code.

Print description [Ready ] Warning Com=1

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Message name[ ] Current user ID : user2
Warning
M Startup
Manual

− ＋

Ink operating time １００(hours)

Cumulative op. time １００(hours)
Print count １０００(prints)
Ink pressure ０．２５０(MPa；standard value:０．２５０)

Auxiliary Environment Select Create/Edit

Maintenance Menu
function setup menu login user message

Error code table

Error
Name Description Check
code
● The transmitted code was not defined
Transmissioncode for communication use. Check the baud rate and transmission
001
error ● The transmitted message had an illegal code.
structure.
Print specifications The print specifications data value was Check the print specifications
002
code error illegal. communication text.
The maximum value was exceeded by
Print character code
003 the number of characters for printings Check the printings communication text.
error
that could be received as one item.
004 Item number error The item number code value was illegal. Check the printings communication text.
005 Header error The header value was illegal. Check the header.
● An attempt was made to establish
communication while the "not ready
for reception" state prevailed.
● "Apply" key and message window
Ready-for-
006 were both displayed. Check the transmission timing.
reception error
● "Off-line fixed" has been set in
Communication environment.
● Communication monitor screen was
displayed.
Print specifications The maximum value was exceeded by Check the print specifications
008
code error the print specifications data. communication text.
Check the transmission procedure and
009 ETX code error The ETX code position was illegal.
ETX code.
Check the transmission procedure and
010 DLE code error The DLE code position was illegal.
DLE code.
Check the transmission procedure and
011 STX code error The STX code position was illegal.
STX code.
Check the transmission procedure and
012 ENQ code error The ENQ code position was illegal.
ENQ code.
ESC code error Check the transmission procedure and
013 The ESC code position was illegal.
(ESC, ESC2) ESC code.

●Warning Messages 5-50

 Error
Name Description Check
code
014 Parity error The parity error occurred. Check the baud rate and data format.
Print format code Check the print format transmission text
015 The print format data value was illegal.
error section.
016 Overrun error The overrun error occurred. Check the baud rate and data format.
017 Framing error The framing error occurred. Check the baud rate and data format.
● An illegal 2-byte code (2 bytes per
character) was transmitted.
019 2-byte code error Check the 2-byte code transmission text.
● Only one byte of 2-byte code was
transmitted.
● The print data registration number was
illegal. Check the print data recall / transmission
020 Print data code error
● An unregistered number was code.
encountered.
The SI (shift in) or SO (shift out) code
021 SI/SO code error Check the printings communication text.
position was illegal.
User pattern
The character size or character code Check the user pattern communication
022 character size/
values were illegal. text.
character code error
● When necessary conditions for high
speed printing were not satisfied, NM
or QM mode was transmitted.
High-speed Check the print specifications
023 ● When High speed printing NM or QM
printing setup error communication text.
mode was set, a setting which did not
satisfy necessary conditions for high
speed printing was transmitted.
● Transmitted to block where
calendar/count characters were not
present.
Calendar/count Check calendar/count condition
024 ● Set value was outside specifications.
conditions error communication text.
● Zero suppression transmission was
performed to print item for which
barcode had been set.
● A character undefined for bar code use
was found in the printings.
● The number for ITF did not consist of Check the printings print format
026 Bar code setup error an even number of numerals communication text.
beginning with an odd digit position.
● The input data for EAN-13 was not
numeric.
● A dedicated character or katakana was
transmitted in a character size which
cannot be inputted.
027 Printings error ● The three characters of a dedicated Check the printings communication text
character string were not properly
grouped.
● A count value is out of a count range.
● While "Create messages" function was
operating, on-line transmission was
performed.
Create messages ● On-line transmission was performed Check the timing of on-line
031
error when print data which was controlled transmission.
separately from data created and
registered by print description screen,
was present.
Setting conditions ● Setting value does not satisfy the
032 Communication text re-check.
error required conditions.
033 Setting range error ● Setting value is out of stipulated range. Communication text re-check.

5-51 ●Warning Messages

5.8 Precautions
5.8.1 Notes on Product speed matching Feature Use
(1) If the product speed matching signal cannot be entered during printing, the printing state
continues to prevail so that communication may not be established (no response can be made).
If such a situation is encountered, perform procedure 1 or 2 below.
1 Enter the standby state and then initiate the communication.
2 Issue the print abort code "DC3". After the IJ printer returns an "ACK" response,

(2) Number of pulses necessary for a rotary encoder from print signal detection until the start of
printing.
Number of pulses necessary = Number of printing preparation pulses ( 1 ) + Print start delay.
1 Number of printing preparation pulses = A / 1 scan time

Use an integer by rounding up the fractional portion.

Nozzle diameter Value of A

65μm 5.5

(Vertical dot count + character width setting) X Ink drop use percentage
1 scan time = (ms)
Excitation frequency (kHz)

When “Speed compensation” is enabled, print start is delayed for 30 scans.

5.8.2 Notes on Print Condition Transmission

(1) The number of digits for character height data is 2 by default. However, the preceding IJ printer
models GX and HX use 3 digits by default for print condition transmission (optional function). If the
new model of the IJ printer is used as a replacement for such a predecessor, open the following
screen from the communication environment setup screen and change the number of digits for
character height data to 3.

＜Standard communication＞
Communication mode overwrite-protected overwrite-enabled

Print message transfer ACK t=fixed t=async.

Print spec transfer char height 2 digits 3 digits Back

Data digts of the character height

● Character height (when the 3-digit data format is chosen)

ESC Header 30H 100s place 10s place Units place

Character height (000 to 099)

Note: If the value is within the range from 100 to 999, an error occurs.

●Precautions 5-52
 5.9 Communication Buffer
5.9.1 Overview
(1) Print content transmission
● The print contents received through print content transmission will not be reflected in printing
immediately, but will be temporarily held in buffer.
● The print contents are fetched from the buffer one by one for each printing, and reflected in subsequent
printing.

[Example of transmitting print contents constantly during printing]

Print content
External device A B C D E F G transmission
IJ printer Detection of print
start signal
Printing A B C D Printing

[Example of transmitting collective print contents at the beginning]

External device A B C D E F G

IJ printer

Printing A B C D

5-53 ●Communication Buffer

5.9.2 Description of Functions
(1) Application procedure
● Prepare the following in advance:
Preliminary Preparation Items
No. Procedure
1 Specify "overwrite-enabled" for communication mode on the communication environment screen.
In addition, specify "t=fixed" for print message transfer ACK.
2 Set the buffer function on the second page of the communication environment setting screen to
"enable."
3 Confirm the setting values for "Switch print count," "Buffer error," "Error timing" and "Data count
when error occurs" on the second page of the communication environment setting screen.

Setting items of communication environment setting screen

Setting items Description Initial values
Buffer function Selects enable/disable for buffer function. Disable
Sets how many times printing is to be executed before switching the
Buffer repeat count 1
printing contents.
Selects whether or not communication buffer errors are to be
Empty Buffer Fault generated. The conditions for occurrence are set by "error timing" Disable
and "Data count when error occurs."
Selects timing by which communication buffer errors are to be
Timing of Fault Print Start
generated.
Sets the number of print data items by which a communication
Data number at Fault 0
buffer error is to be generated.

Comm. env. setup [Stop ] Com=0

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Buffer function Disable Enable

Buffer repeat count ０００１ (1∼9999)
M Startup
Empty Buffer Fault Disable Enable Manual

Timing of Fault Print Start Print. Complete

0 (0∼9) HOME
Data Number at Fault

Prev.Dsp. Next Dsp.

Back

● The function (application) will be valid only when the printer is online and in the ready status.
Offline will set to standard-mode printing.

● The following shows the application procedure :

Application Procedure
No. Procedure
1 Switch to online.
Procedure No.1 and 2 can be in random order
2 Set to the ready status.
Transmit print contents accordingly so that print contents sent at least N times remain in the buffer.
3
(N: Data number at Fault)
4 Print.
5 Subsequently repeat steps 3 and 4 above.

●Communication Buffer 5-54

 (2) Buffer
● The print content receive buffer has a queue structure (beginning with oldest data, in sequence).

● Print content is fetched from the buffer for each printing.

● Once the Ready status is set, the first print content will be fetched from the buffer.

● The buffer capacity is 100 print items (total 1000 chracters). An alarm will be raised if it exceeded its
capacity.

● The buffer will be cleared when offline is set.

● The buffer is always empty immediately after power is turned on.
● The buffer will not be cleared even if the status is changed to that other than the print enable status.

● When offline is switched to online, the contents in buffer will be cleared, and then the standard-mode print
operation will continue. In this case, print contents of at the time it was changed offline will be printed,
then subsequently same print contents will be printed. However, this option feature will be effective again
by reconfiguring the setting according to the procedure described in the previous page.

● If printing is interrupted because of some fault (print overlap fault, etc.), printing will restart from the
subsequent data in buffer.

(3) Character types available

● Calendar characters and count characters are not available.
● To use user pattern characters, define them in advance using "Create user pattern" function. Undefined
user pattern characters will be printed as spaces.

(4) Examples of operational procedure

(Example 1) Normal operation:

Online
Print content
External device A B C D E F
transmission
IJ printer

Ready Detection of print

start signal
Printing A B C Printing

(Example 2) When status is restored to that other than ready during normal operation, and printing
is to restart in ready status:

Online

External device A B C D E F

IJ printer

Ready

Printing A B C

5-55 ●Communication Buffer

(Example 3) When offline is restored during normal operation, and printing is subsequently
performed in standard mode:

Online

External device A B C D

IJ printer

Ready

Printing A B B B B

(Example 4) Switch print count is 2.

External device A B C

IJ printer

Printing A A B B

(Example 5) Error timing : Print completed, Data count when error occurs : 2

External device A B C D

IJ printer

Printing A B

A communication buffer fault occurs because the number of data in the buffer is
2 after B is printed.(C and D in the buffer are not printed)
(Example 6) Error timing : Print started, Data count when error occurs : 0

External device A B

IJ printer Detection of print

start signal
Printing A B

A communication buffer fault occurs because the number of data in the buffer
is 0 after B is printed followed by detection of print start signal.

●Communication Buffer 5-56

 5.9.3 External Communications
5.9.3-1 Transmitting print contents
(1) Function
● The received print content will not be reflected in printing immediately, but temporarily held in buffer.

Item
External device ENQ STX DLE No. Content ETX

IJ printer ACK ACK

● To facilitate operation, first input fixed characters that do not need to be changed, and then transmit
only the print items to be changed.

(2) Restriction
● The maximum number of print items which can be sent at 1 time is 8 print items (maximum 80
characters).

5.9.3-2 Clearing buffer and restarting printing

(1) Function
● When text “clear buffer” is transmitted, the print contents held in buffer will be cleared.
● To restart printing, perform the following procedure after transmitting text "clear buffer".
If this procedure is not followed, the print contents stored before the buffer cleared may be printed.
Procedure: 1 Transmit print contents so that print contents sent at least N times remain in the buffer.
(N: Data number at Fault)
2 Transmit text "restart printing".
3 Printing is possible whenever the print start signal is input.

External device STX ESC2 Header ETX Header 76h : Clear buffer
IJ printer ACK Header 77h : Restart printing

[Existing machine message] Existing machine message can also be used.

External device STX ESC Header ETX Header 2Dh : Clear buffer
IJ printer ACK Header 77h : Restart printing

[Conceptual diagram of transmission procedure]

Online

External device 1 … 20 Clear 21 … 40 Restart

IJ printer

Ready Standby Ready

Print start signal

Printing 1 21 22

(2) Restriction
● Independently transmit text "clear buffer" or "restart printing": These cannot be transmitted with
another text (print content transmission, print data call-up transmission, etc.).
● Transmit text "clear buffer" or "restart printing" only while printing is not in progress.
● Input the print start signal at least 500 ms after ACK is returned to "restart printing".

5.9.3-3 Print data call-up transmission

(1) When calling up print data via communication, always execute the call-up before transmitting
data to the buffer. If call-up is executed in the Ready status, the called up print content will be
printed.
5-57 ●Communication Buffer
5.9.4 Errors
(1) Errors during external communications
Errors during print content transmission and print data call-up
No. Condition Type of error
NAK is returned.
Not all received print contents could be held in buffer because
1 However, this will not cause any
its capacity was exceeded
external communication error.
2 Number of print items of received contents is more than 9. External communication error 030
Calendar or count character was included in print data call-up
3 External communication error 027
transmission

Error when buffer is cleared

No. Condition Type of error
1 Text was transmitted together with another text External communication error 002

(2) Errors during printing

Errors during printing
No. Condition Type of error
The number of received contents in buffer was less than "Data Fault "Communication Buffer
1
number at Fault". Fault"
Print start signal was received during print data switching Fault
2
immediately after ACK was returned to "restart printing" "Invalid Data Change Timing"

● When "communication buffer fault" occurs, the window will be cleared, followed by standby
status.

(3) Error when status is changed

Error when status is changed
No. Condition Type of error
Calendar characters or count characters were included to Confirmation message
1
existing print contents when restored to online. "Communication buffer error"

●Communication Buffer 5-58

 6. CIRCULATION SYSTEM WORK
AND ADJUSTMENT METHOD
WARNING
● Never pour the ink and makeup waste into a sewer, etc.
Have the ink and makeup drainage processed by an industrial waste processor as
special control industrial waste and the empty container as industrial waste.
● Do not remove, apply unreasonable force to, or bend the piping tubes unnecessarily.
Since high pressure is applied to parts of the ink and solvent inside the piping tube,
the ink and solvent may spurt out and get into your eyes and mouth or soil your
hands and clothing.
If the ink or solvent gets into your eyes or mouth, immediately rinse it out with warm
water and see a doctor.

● When replenishing the ink and makeup, changing the ink, or performing other work in
which the ink and makeup are handled, be sure not to spill the ink and makeup.
If the ink and makeup is accidentally spilled, quickly wipe it off with wiping paper, etc.
Do not close the maintenance cover until you verify that the wiped parts are
completely dry.
Since the ink and makeup vapor will collect inside the printer especially in the state in
which the ink and makeup was spilled inside the printer and was not wiped off
completely, it will cause ignition and fire.
When wiping is difficult in the energized state, perform shutdown processing with the
maintenance cover remaining open and turn off the power, then perform wiping
again.
● If leaking of the ink and makeup inside the printer was detected during printer
operation or maintenance, quickly wipe it with wiping paper, etc. and perform
shutdown processing with the maintenance cover remaining open and turn off the
power, then repair the leak.
If operation is continued when the ink and makeup is leaking, it will cause trouble
and prevent normal printing will become.
In addition, since the ink and makeup are combustible, they may cause a fire.
● When the ink particles are caught in a beaker during test printing, etc., use a
conductive beaker and securely connect the beaker to a ground.
In addition, be sure that the print head is not inserted into the beaker.
Since the ink particles used in printing are electrically charged, if the beaker is not
connected to a ground, the charge load will gradually increase and cause a fire.

CAUTION
● Pay careful attention to the following items regarding handling of the ink and makeup:
1 Wear gloves and goggles so that the ink and makeup will not directly contact your
skin.
If the ink or makeup gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and warm water.
2 When taking the ink or makeup in and out of the bottle, be sure that the ink or
makeup does not get on the equipment and surroundings. If the ink or makeup gets
on the equipment or surroundings, immediately wipe it off with makeup.
3 Since the vapor pressure of the makeup is generally high, if the ambient
temperature is high such as in the summer, etc., the internal pressure will rise and
makeup could spurt out when the outside cover is removed. Therefore, when
unplugging,
●do not hold the bottle near your face
●place the can on a level surface
●open while covering the opening with a rag, etc.

6-1 ●Circulation System Work and Adjustment Method

6.1 Circulation control screen operation
1 Start from the Maintenance menu.
Perform menu 1 and menu 2 switching using Prev. menu and Next menu .

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Eject ink
Cleaning stop No-cleaning stop
(Goes to Standby)
HOME

Recovery-line
Prev. Next
1st menu Nozzle backwash
cleaning menu menu

Ink filter
Ink replacement Ink circulation
replacement

Cancel

Makeup refill

Start/Continue Start/Continue
Select option; press [Start/Cont.] Proc. status:

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Circulation system
Ink drainage Ink refill
cleaning
HOME

2nd menu Ink stream

Prev. Next
Pressure relief
alignment menu menu

Cancel
Parts usage time Circulation system

management environment setup

Start/Continue Start/Continue
Select option; press [Start/Cont.] Proc. status:

2 Select the function you want to perform and press Start/Continue .

3 Different operation guides are displayed depending on the selected function.

● Perform operation in accordance with the operation guide.
● When you want to stop operation, press Abort .

●Circulation control screen operation 6-2

 6.2 Circulation control contents
● During generation of an “Main Ink Tank Too Full” fault, input from any of the keys is not accepted. Perform
operation after referring to par. “6.12 Draining the ink from the main ink tank” and clearing the fault.
● The receivable states are different depending on the contents of circulation control. Note that operation cannot
be performed from states other than those shown in the table below.

Circulation control name Contents Receivable state

Used for startup at maintenance.
Eject ink
(Ink ejection only. The IJ printer does not enter the Ready Stop
(Goes to Standby)
state.)
Normal shutdown processing. The nozzle is automatically
Cleaning stop Ready or Standby
cleaned and the printer is stopped.
Shutdown processing used when stopping temporarily.
No-cleaning stop Ready or Standby
Automatic nozzle cleaning is not performed.
makeup is sucked in from the nozzle and the nozzle is
Nozzle backwash cleaned. Perform this operation while pouring makeup from Stop
the cleaning bottle onto the nozzle tip (orifice plate surface).
makeup is sucked in from the gutter and cleaning of the
Gutter cleaning recovery-line is performed. Perform this operation while
Stop
(Recovery-line cleaning) pouring makeup from the cleaning bottle onto the end of the
gutter.
Used when replacing the ink inside the IJ printer with new
Ink replacement ink. This operation performs from ink drainage to refilling Stop
consecutively.
Used when replacing the ink filter. This operation performs
Ink filter replacement Stop
from ink drainage to refilling consecutively.
Used when bleeding the air from inside the circulation line
and when making the ink inside the flow lines uniform. This
Ink circulation operation can be performed even while ink is being ejected. Standby
At the end of this operation, the IJ printer enters the Eject ink
(standby) state.
Used when filling the cleaning line with makeup during IJ
Makeup refill Stop
printer installation.
Ink drainage Used when draining the ink inside the ink drainage unit. Stop
Used when refilling the IJ printer with ink. The amount of
Ink refill ink in the main ink tank is set to the initial level. After refill- Stop
ing, the IJ printer enters the Eject ink (standby) state.
Circulation system
Used when cleaning the inside of the circulation system. Stop
cleaning
Depressurizes the inside the entire circulation system.
Pressure relief Stop
(Used when performing maintenance work.)
Used when adjusting the ink stream position. Ejects makeup
Ink stream adjustment Stop
from the nozzle.
Used when managing the usage time of the circulation
Parts usage time
system parts. Used when checking the amount of ink and All status
management
makeup consumption.
Circulation system
Used when selecting ink concentration management. Stop
environment setup

6-3 ●Circulation control contents

6.3 Replacing the ink

(1) Overview
● This operation is performed when replacing old ink with new ink.
● Consecutively performs from ink drainage to ink replacement to ink refilling.
● Do not perform this operation while ink is being ejected. Perform it after setting the IJ printer to the “Stop”
state.
*If replacement of the filters is matched to replacement of the ink, ink will not be wasted.
*When performing ink drainage or ink refilling separately, proceed by selecting each function at menu
2 of the Circulation control screen.

(2) Operation
1 Display the Circulation control screen and press the Ink replacement →
Start/Continue .

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Cleaning stop No-cleaning stop
(Goes to Standby)
HOME

Recovery-line
Prev. Next
Nozzle backwash
cleaning menu menu

Ink filter
Ink replacement Ink replacement Ink circulation
replacement

Cancel

Makeup refill

Start/Continue Start/Continue
Select option; press [Start/Cont.] Proc. status:

2 Drain ink in accordance with the operation guide on the screen.

● When you want to stop drainage, press Abort .
● When abort processing was performed, repeat operation from step 1 .

Recovery block

●Replacing the ink 6-4

 3 At the end of drainage, the following guide is displayed.

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Ink Drainage
Process：Ink replacement
Ink rep.
Operation guide Ink refill
Put ink into the ink reservoir.
When ready press [Start/Continue].

Abort Abort

Start/Continue Start/Continue
Proc. status:

4 When the ink inside the ink reservoir is within the replacement period, the
drainage is not necessary. In this case, go to step 7 .

5 Loosen the set screw and pull out the reservoir.

6-5 ●Replacing the ink

6 Remove the cap and sensor-block, then drain the ink remaining in the ink reservoir.
● Clean the inside of the reservoir with makeup.

Sensor-block

Cap

7 Fill the reservoir with new ink.

● Be sure not to exceed the MAX line.

MAX line
MAX

1L REFILL

8 Insert the tip of the print head into a beaker.

● Prepares for bending of the ink stream.

9 Press Start/Continue .
● After a while, ink is ejected from the nozzle. Check the position of the ink stream.
● When you want to stop the operation, press Abort .
● When abort processing was performed, select “Ink refill” from the Circulation control screen and
execute.

10 At the end of operation, the screen returns to the Circulation control screen.

11 Display the Operation management screen and set the Ink operating time to “0”.

●Replacing the ink 6-6

 6.4 How to correct ink stream bending and nozzle clogging
WARNING
● Wear protective gear (goggles and mask).
● If the ink or makeup gets in your eyes or mouth, immediately rinse with warm water and consult a
doctor.
● Perform work after confirming that there is no one in the ink ejection direction.
(Perform this work by inserting the print head tip into a beaker, etc.)

6.4.1 Nozzle backwash

● Sucks in makeup from the nozzle and remove clinging foreign matter, etc.
● To prevent thinning of the ink, do not perform this more than 3 consecutive times.
● Do not perform this work while the ink is being ejected. Perform it after setting the IJ printer to the
Stop state.

1 Procure a cleaning bottle filled with makeup and a beaker and remove the print
head cover.

2 Press the Maintenance menu Circulation control → Nozzle backwash .

The nozzle backwash screen is displayed.

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Function：Nozzle backwash
Operation guide

Use the cleaning bottle to sprinkle makeup

over the nozzle.

Abort Abort

Proc. time：Approx. 1 minute.

Proc. status；

3 Suction begins automatically. Sprinkle the nozzle orifice with makeup.

Cleaning bottle

Nozzle orifice

Beaker
6-7 ●How to correct ink stream bending and nozzle clogging
4 Suction ends in about 1 minute and the screen returns to the Circulation
control screen.
● To stop operation, press Abort .

5 Check if ink stream bending or nozzle clogging has been repaired.

● Display the screen after the Circulation control screen.

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Circulation system
Ink drainage Ink refill
cleaning
HOME

Ink stream
Prev. Next
Pressure relief
alignment menu menu

Cancel
Parts usage time Circulation system

management environment setup

Start/Continue
Select option; press [Start/Cont.] Proc. status:

6 With the print head cover removed, press the Ink stream alignment →
Start/Continue to eject the makeup.
● Perform this work with the print head tip inserted into a beaker.

7 Confirm that the stream is in the center of the gutter.

● Confirm the stream position from the horizontal direction and vertical direction of the print head
as shown in the figure.

Stream

Gutter entrance diameter

Center of the gutter

inlet

Upper direction

Gutter

Side direction

● If the ink stream is not in the center of the gutter, perform nozzle backwash again.
If the stream is not corrected even after the nozzle backwash has been performed 3 times,
perform par. “6.4.2 Nozzle orifice disassembly and cleaning”.

8 At the end of confirmation, press Abort and stop ejection of the makeup.

●How to correct ink stream bending and nozzle clogging 6-8

 6.4.2 Nozzle orifice disassembly and cleaning
● This is the processing method when ink stream bending or nozzle clogging is not
repaired even when nozzle backwash was performed.
● Do not perform this work while ink is being ejected. Perform it after setting the IJ
printer to the Stop state.
● Do not touch the ejection port of the nozzle orifice directly with your hand.
(Use the accessory tweezers.)
● If the ejection port of the nozzle orifice is damaged, it may be impossible to
fulfill its function. Ejection port of the nozzle orifice
Handle the nozzle orifice carefully so that the ejection port is not damaged by the
tool.

1 Remove and clean the nozzle orifice.

(a) Remove the set screw and float the nozzle holder.

Nozzle holder

Nozzle holder

Set screw

(b) Grasp the nozzle holder and use a wrench to remove the nozzle orifice.
PRECAUTIONS

● Do not touch the ejection port of the nozzle

orifice.

Ejection port

Rotate
● The seal plate may come out together with
the nozzle orifice.
Place the seal plate in a beaker containing
makeup and be careful not to lose it.

Seal plate

When using the wrench on the market, ● Seal plate has two side.
select 8mm width. Front side is marked with dents.
8

8mm Mark
Front Back

(c) Place the removed nozzle orifice into a beaker containing makeup and clean the orifice.
6-9 ●How to correct ink stream bending and nozzle clogging
2 Install the nozzle orifice.
● Grasp the nozzle holder and use a wrench to install the cleaned nozzle orifice.
PRECAUTIONS

● Do not touch the ejection port of the nozzle

orifice.

Rotate Ejection port

● Seal plate has two side.

Front side is marked with dents.

Mark
Front Back
● Make sure to attach the seal plate with marked
surface visible from front (front facing position).
When using the wrench on the market,
Mark
select 8mm width.
8

8mm
Seal plate

● When replacing the nozzle orifice, seal plate

should be replaced at the same time.
Nozzle orifice and seal plate should always be
used in a pair.

● Tighten the nozzle orifice until it will not turn any farther.
When using the attached “Nozzle-tool”, use it as below darwing.
Nozzle-tool A

Nozzle-tool B

3 Return the nozzle holder to its original position and tighten the set screw.

Nozzle holder

Set screw
●How to correct ink stream bending and nozzle clogging 6-10
 4 Press the Ink stream alignment → Start/Continue and confirm that bending of
the stream and clogging of the nozzle have been repaired.
● Perform this operation with the tip of the print head inserted into a beaker.
● When the ink stream is way outside the gutter, cleaning of the nozzle orifice may not be sufficient.
Disassemble and clean the nozzle orifice again.
● When the ink stream position has deviated from the center of the gutter, adjust it in accordance
with par. “6.5 Stream alignment”.

6.5 Stream alignment

WARNING
● Wear protective gear (goggles and mask).
● If the ink or makeup gets in your eyes or mouth, immediately rinse with warm water and consult a
doctor.
● Perform work after confirming that there is no one in the ink ejection direction.
(Perform this work by inserting the print head tip into a beaker, etc.)

This operation is performed when the nozzle or nozzle orifice has been replaced. Ordinarily, ink stream
alignment is unnecessary.
● Adjust the stream position so that the stream ejected from the nozzle is at the center of the gutter.
● Adjustment in 2 directions, horizontal direction and vertical direction, is necessary.

1 Remove the print head cover in the stop state.

Loosen the screw.

Pull out.
Print head cover

2 At the Circulation control screen, press the Ink stream alignment →

Start/Continue .
● Perform this operation with the print head tip inserted into a beaker.

6-11 ●Ink stream alignment

3 Adjust the horizontal direction and vertical direction positions.
(a) Horizontal direction adjustment procedure
1 Slightly loosen the horizontal direction lock screws (2).
2 Turn the horizontal direction adjustment screw and adjust the position of the makeup.
When you want to move in the minus electrode direction : Turn clockwise
When you want to move in the plus electrode direction : Turn counterclockwise
Adjust so that the stream is approximately at the center of the gutter.
3 After adjustment, tighten the horizontal direction lock screws (2).

Minus deflection electrode Horizontal direction lock screw

direction
Horizontal

Stream

Plus deflection electrode Horizontal direction adjustment screw

Gutter

(b) Vertical direction adjustment procedure

1 Slightly loosen the vertical direction lock screw (1).
2 Turn the vertical direction adjustment screw and adjust the position of the stream.
When you want to move to the bottom of the gutter : Turn counterclockwise
When you want to move to the top of the gutter : Turn clockwise
Adjust so that the stream is approximately at the center of the gutter.
3 After adjustment, tighten the vertical direction lock screw (1).

Vertical direction adjustment screw

direction
Vertical

Stream

Vertical direction lock screw

Gutter

4 At the end of adjustment, press Abort .

●Ink stream alignment 6-12

 6.6 Cleaning the recovery line
● When the ink recovery system becomes dry or clogged, the line from the gutter to the ink main tank can be
cleaned by performing “Recovery-line cleaning”.
● Do not perform this operation while ink is being ejected. Perform it after setting the IJ printer to the “Stop”
state.
● Have ready a cleaning bottle filled with makeup and a beaker and remove the print head cover.
● If recovery-line cleaning is performed continuously, the ink will become thin and cause printing distortion.
Since ink replacement may become necessary after repair, do not perform cleaning more than 2 consecutive
times.

1 Display the Circulation control screen and press the Recovery-line cleaning →
Start/Continue .

2 Perform cleaning in accordance with the operation guide.

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Function：Recovery-line
cleaning

Proc. time：Approx. 1 minute.

Proc. status:

● Pour makeup onto the gutter.

Cleaning bottle

Gutter

Beaker

● To stop operation, press Abort .

3 Cleaning ends in about 1 minute and the screen returns to the Circulation
control screen.

6-13 ●Cleaning the recovery line

6.7 Replacing the ink filter
Replace the ink filter after the ink filter gets empty. As the ink filter can be replaced without draining ink
in the filter, ink will not be wasted.

1 Display the Circulation control screen and press the Ink filter replacement →
Start/Continue .

2 A filter replacement operation guide is displayed.

● When Start/Continue is pressed, ink in the ink filter is transferred to the main ink tank.
● When operation was aborted, repeat operation from step 1 .
● When “The main ink tank too full” fault is generated, refer to “6.12 Draining ink from the main
ink tank” and drain approx. 100ml of ink, then retry from 1 .

CAUTION
● If the ink was accidentally spilled, quickly wipe it off with wiping paper, etc.
In addition, do not close the maintenance cover until you confirm that the wiped part
is completely dry.

3 When the operation guide “Replace ink filter .... “ is displayed, pull out the
reservoir base and remove the ink filter from the holder.

2 Holder
Ink filter

Reservoir base

4 Disconnect piping joints C and D and connect them to a new ink filter.

[Disconnect piping joints] [Connect piping joints]

C D C D
Piping joints C Piping joints D
C D C D

Lock release

Used ink filter New ink filter

●Replacing the ink filter 6-14
 CAUTION
1 The joints cannot be installed if the installation position of the piping is incorrect.
(C is at the center of the ink filter and D is at the outside.)
2 When installing, always lock piping joints C and D by turning them clockwise.
3 A small amount of ink will remain inside the ink filter even after ink drainage.
Be careful that the ink does not spill when handling the used ink filter.

5 Set the ink filter at the holder.

● When Start/Continue is pressed, refilling of the lines with ink begins.
● After a while, ink is ejected from the nozzle. Check the position of the ink stream.
● Confirm that there is no ink leaking from the piping joints of the replaced ink filter.
● When operation was aborted, execute “Ink refill” from the Circulation control screen.

6 Return the reservoir base to its original position.

7 Close the maintenance cover.

8 Open the Parts usage time mgmt. screen (menu 2 of the Circulation control
screen), and set the Ink filter time to “0”.

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（hours） （hours）
Ink filter ０００００ Pump ０１０００
Makeup filter ０３３３３
０１０００ Heating unit ０１０００
Recovery filter ０６６６６
０１０００ ＭＶ１ ０１０００ HOME
ＭＶ２ ０１０００
Viscometer filter ０１０００ ＭＶ３ ０１０００
MV9 filter ０１０００ ＭＶ４ ０１０００
ＭＶ５ ０１０００
＜Consumption＞ ＭＶ６ ０１０００
Ink ００１０００ (ml) ＭＶ７ ０１０００
Makeup ００１０００ (ml) ＭＶ８ ０１０００
Print count ０００００１０００ ＭＶ９ ０１０００
ＭＶ１１ ０１０００

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6-15 ●Replacing the ink filter

6.8 Replacing the recovery filter and makeup filter
● Do not perform this operation while ink is being ejected. Perform it after setting the IJ printer to the “Stop”
state.

1 Pull out the circulation system.

2 Remove the lock nut by turning it by hand.

Lock nut

3 Remove the filter case upward.

Filter case

●Replacing the recovery filter and makeup ink filter 6-16

 4 Install the new filter case and return the circulation system to its original state
by the opposite procedure.
● Tighten the nuts firmly by hand.

5 When the makeup filter is replaced, display the Circulation control screen and
press the makeup refill → Start/Continue .

6 Operate the IJ printer and check that there is no liquid leaking from the
replaced part.

7 Open the Part usage time mgmt. screen (menu 2 of the Circulation control
screen) and set the time of the replaced filter to “0”.

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（hours） （hours）
Ink filter ０００００
０１０００ Pump ０１０００
Makeup filter ０００００ Heating unit ０１０００
Recovery filter ０００００ ＭＶ１ ０１０００ HOME
ＭＶ２ ０１０００
Viscometer filter ０１０００ ＭＶ３ ０１０００
MV9 filter ０１０００ ＭＶ４ ０１０００
ＭＶ５ ０１０００
＜Consumption＞ ＭＶ６ ０１０００
Ink ００１０００ (ml) ＭＶ７ ０１０００
Makeup ００１０００ (ml) ＭＶ８ ０１０００
Print count ０００００１０００ ＭＶ９ ０１０００
ＭＶ１１ ０１０００

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6-17 ●Replacing the recovery filter and makeup ink filter

6.9 Adjusting the pressure
● Check the pressure before printing state check at the start of operation.
● Do not perform this operation in the Stop state. Perform it in the state in which ink is ejected.

1 Open the Operation management screen.

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Ink operating time ００００ (hours)

Ink alarm time １２００ (hours; standard value: 1200) M
Manual Shutdown
Cumulative op. time ００００００ (hours)
Print count ０００００００００ (prints) HOME

Ink, makeup JP-K69, TH-TYPE A

Ink viscosity 100 (standard value:100)
Ink pressure 0．250 (MPa; standard value: 0．250)
Ambient temperature 20 (℃; range: 0∼45)
Deflection voltage 5. 7 (kV)
Excitation V-ref. 11 (0∼19)
Excitation frequency 75. 4 (kHz)

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2 Check the displayed ink pressure value. If there is a difference of 0.010 or more
from the standard value, adjust the pressure to the standard value ±0.002 by
turning the “Adjusting handle” by hand.

Pressure-reducing valve

Adjusting
handle

To raise the pressure : rotate clockwise.

To lower the pressure : rotate counterclockwise.

●Adjusting the pressure 6-18

 6.10 Excitation V adjustment
(1) Overview
● The Excitation V set value is 0 to 19. The state of the ink drops is different for each setting.
● The optimum Excitation V set value must be input to maintain good print quality.
● Perform nozzle property test printing, and the center value of the range where printing is good is the optimum
Excitation V set value.
(Example) When printing is good at the Excitation V set value 5 to 15 range at nozzle property test, the
optimum Excitation V set value is the center value 10.
● Memorizes the ambient temperature when the Excitation V set value was updated as the reference ambient
temperature.
If the ambient temperature and the reference ambient temperature difference exceeds a certain value during
use, “Check Excitation V set value” warning will be generated. In that case, readjust the Excitation V setting.

(2) Operation
● For Excitation V setting, select the optimum set value from the result of test printing for each set value and
input the selected value from the operation panel. Perform operation in accordance with the following
procedure:

1 At the Maintenance menu, press Excitation V update (nozzle test) .

● The Excitation V update screen is displayed.
Displays the current set value.
Ambient temperature when the current set value is set
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Excitation V-ref. − 09 ＋ (0∼19) M

Manual Shutdown
Ref. ambient temperature 23 (℃)

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Automatic update Inc.
Incremental change 1 (1∼9)
a Print trigger source Button input Sensor
b Print data For test Data to be displayed

Perform nozzle property test and find the optimum excitation

voltage value. Nozzle test

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2 Set a Print trigger source and b Print data of nozzle property test printing.
a Print trigger source
Select the timing at which printing is performed.

Print trigger source Button input Sensor

Prints at the print target sensor signal timing.

Prints by pressing Start printings on the operation panel.

6-19 ●Excitation V adjustment

 b Print data
Select the contents and conditions of the characters to be printed.

Print data For test Data to be displayed

Prints using the currently set print

description and print conditions.

Prints using the following test conditions:

・Number of lines : 1 line
・Character size : 12 X 16 dots
・Inter-character space :1
・Character height : 99
・Character width :5
・Ink drop use : 1/3
・Print character description :■■nn123ABC
(nn: Excitation V set value)

3 Confirm that the IJ printer is in the Standby state and press Nozzle test .
● The Nozzle property test screen is displayed. The IJ printer enters the Ready to print state.

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Excitation V-ref. − 09 ＋ (0∼19)

c
Ref. ambient temperature 23 (℃)

Automatic update Inc.

d
Incremental change 1 (1∼9)
Print trigger source Button input Sensor
Print data For test Data to be displayed

Excitation V-ref. is printed on the print target.

Abort
［■■ｎｎ・・・・・・］

Printing starts at the press of [Start printings].

Start
printings

c Excitation V-ref.
Input the set value you want to print. (Set value is 00 to 19.)
Change the setting using − ＋ or input a value by touching the number.

d Automatic update
Select whether or not to automatically switch to the next set value after printing one setting.

Disable : Set value does not change.

Dec. : Set value is automatically decremented at each printing.
Inc. : Set value is automatically incremented at each printing.

At “Inc.”, the change width by which the value is automatically switched is set.

●Excitation V adjustment 6-20

 4 Perform nozzle property test printing.
● When “Print trigger source” is Button input , press Start printings .
When “Print trigger source” is Sensor , input the sensor signal.

CAUTION
● During the nozzle property test, the state of creation of the ink drops may become
poor and an “Ink Drop Charge Too High” or other fault may be generated and the ink
may stop, depending on the Excitation V value. 3
In this case, after cleaning the print head, eject the ink again. (Refer to par. “3.1.2
When an error occurred at the start of operation” of the instruction manual and
perform the same work.)
The possibility of fault is high when Excitation V is set less than 5. When performing
test printing again, start from setting 10 and test print while decrementing.

5 Check the printed result.

● Check the Excitation V range at which printing is good. The center of that range is the optimum
value.

(Example) Printing good range 5 to 15→Optimum value 10

O: Good ×: Bad Space: Not checked

Ambient Excitation V value optimum
Check date temperature
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 value
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6 Update the Excitation V-ref. value.

(a) At the end of test printing, press [Abort] of the “Nozzle property test”
screen and return to the “Excitation V update” screen. Abort Abort
(b) Change “Excitation V-ref.” to the optimum value confirmed at step 5 .

Start
printings
Change to optimum value.

Excitation V-ref. − 10 ＋ (0∼19)

Ref. ambient temperature 25 (℃)

Changes to current ambient temperature.

7 When the screen is returned to the “Maintenance menu” by Back Back

,
set value change is complete.

CAUTION
● Repeat print setting is disabled during the nozzle property test.
Only one printing is performed by one input signal.
● Product speed matching setting is disabled during the nozzle property test.
The character width may be different from the actual character width.

6-21 ●Excitation V adjustment

6.11 Ink drop state check method
● The state of the ink drops can be checked by using a magnifying glass.
● Perform this work in the Eject ink state.

WARNING
● Wear protective gear (goggles and mask).
● If the ink or makeup gets in your eyes or mouth, immediately rinse with warm water
and consult a doctor.
● Perform work after confirming that there is no one in the ink ejection direction.
(Perform this work by inserting the print head tip into a beaker, etc.)

1 Confirm that the IJ printer is in the Standby state and then remove the print
head cover.

Loosen the screw.

Pull out.
Print head cover

2 Using a magnifying glass, observe the ink drops in the charging electrode.

Magnifying glass

Deflection electrode

●Ink drop state check method 6-22

 Ink drops creation state confirmation table
Ink drop shape Judgment Name Remarks

A mode Good

B mode Perfect

High-speed
small-diameter
mode
Allowable
Two or fewer
small-diameter
drops

Constant-speed
Not
small-diameter
allowed
mode

Low-speed
Not
small-diameter
allowed
mode

When the shape of the ink drops is not allowed, update to the optimum set value at par. “6.10 Excitation
V adjustment” and check again. Or contact your local distributor.

3 After the check, install the print head cover.

6-23 ●Ink drop state check method

6.12 Draining ink from the main ink tank
● When the main ink tank full fault is generated, the ink cannot be drained by screen operation. Drain the ink
and refill with new ink as follows:

1 Pull out the circulation system.

2 Remove the recovery block and the sensor-block from the main ink tank and
drain the ink for about 100ml from inside the tank into a beaker.

Sensor-block

Recovery block

3 Return the circulation system to its original state and display the Circulation
control screen and press the Ink refill → Start/Continue .

*Note that if operation is started without refilling the ink, a “Replenishment Time-out”
fault will be generated.

CAUTION
● If the ink is accidentally spilled, quickly wipe if off with wiping paper, etc.
In addition, do not close the maintenance cover until you confirm that the wiped part
is completely dry.

●Draining ink from the main ink tank 6-24

 6.13 Test of solenoid valve/pump
● The operation confirmation of solenoid valve and pump is performed.
1 Supply valve (MV1) 2 Replenishment valve (MV2)
3 Recovery valve (MV3) 4 Agitation valve (MV4)
5 Circulation valve (MV5 5 Pressure relief valve (MV6)
7 Makeup valve (MV7) 6 Cleaning valve (MV8)
9 Shutoff valve (MV9) 10 Pump
11 Viscosity meter (MV10) 12 Exhaust valve (MV11)

●If circulating system can not be operated due to no ink ejection, ink overflow from the gutter and such,
there are possibilities of solenoid valve or pump failure. Please perform operation test under service
personnel's guidance.
●In an operation state, only an operating state is displayed.
Different operations by state
Ink stop state Except for Ink stop state
The operation confirmation of solenoid Displays operating state only.
valve and pump is performed( Operates Operating test such as open/close valve cannot
each valves individually ). be performed.

1 At the maintenance menu, press Solenoid valve / pump test .

The solenoid valve / pump test screen is displayed.

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Visco- Oper-
MV1 Open Close MV2 Open Close meter ated Stop

MV3 Open Close MV4 Open Close MV11 Open Close

MV5 Open Close MV6 Open Close

MV7 Open Close MV8 Open Close

MV9 Open Close Pump Oper- Stop

ated

Ink pressure ０．０００ (MPa; standard value : ０．２５０)

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2 Press operation button.

The operating state of the solenoid valve and the pump is displayed.
(Confirm the operation by an operating sound.)
Open : The solenoid valve is opened.
Close : The solenoid valve is closed.
Operated : The pump is operated.
Stop : The pump is stopped.

6-25 ●Test of solenoid valve/pump

 7. MAINTENANCE SERVICE
● For the IJ printer to operate smoothly, the following maintenance work is necessary.

(1)Replacement of consumables
Replace the following filters according to the “Replacement guideline”.

No. Consumable Replacement guideline Replacement procedure description

1 Ink filter 2,400 hr (RX-S, RX-B) "6.7 Replacing the ink filter"
2 Recovery filter 1,200 hr (RX-S, RX-B) "6.8 Replacing the recovery filter and
3 Makeup filter 4,800hr (RX-S, RX-B) makeup ink filter"

● In the case of standard operation (8 hrs/day, 25 days/month operation), 2400 hours corresponds to
1 year.
● The minimum retention period of IJ printer repair parts, including consumables, is 7 years after
discontinuation of manufacture.
● When ordering consumables, please specify the following order name and part code No.
No. Consumable Order name Part code No. Remarks
1 Ink filter Filter capsule parts -
2 Recovery filter
Mini filter parts - 2 pcs/pack
3 Makeup filter

(2) Other maintenance

a. About once a week, check whether or not the pump makes an abnormal sound (metal sound, etc.).
b. Before performing print state check at the start of operation, check whether or not the pressure is
suitable.
(See par. “6.9 Adjusting the pressure” for a description of the check procedure.)
c. For a description of ink drops and excitation voltage checks, see pars. “6.10 Excitation V adjust-
ment” and “6.11 Ink drops state check method”.

(3) About periodic replacement parts

a. To use the IJ printer stably, clock battery, circulation system parts (pump, solenoid valve, etc) and
heating unit must be periodically replaced. Please consult your nearest local distributor.

●Maintenance service 7-1

 About maintenance service
If trouble or damage occurs within 1 year after delivery or accumulated operating time of 2400 hours, whichever
is sooner, repairs will be made free of charge. However, the following cases are outside the warranty even within
the free warranty period:
(1) When trouble was due to handling outside the instruction manual
(2) When materials and parts other than ours, including the ink, were used and damage was caused by them
(3) When repair was performed by other than us or our designated representative and damage was cause by this
(4) When trouble was due to external causes (abnormal print material, etc.) other than this equipment or by
moving or transportation of the equipment after delivery
(5) When operated in a usage environment outside the specifications of par. “12. Specifications” of the instruc-
tion manual.
(6) When damaged by fire, water, or other natural disaster

Loss of production due to down time and physical loss due to trouble or error of delivered equipment
(loss of print material, related facility, etc.) is outside the warranty. If trouble occurs, an engineer shall
be dispatched as quickly as possible and maximum efforts will be made so that the down time is as
short as possible.

If there is no danger of being misread, excessive or insufficient dot configuration shall be considered
allowable.

The IJ printer has an alarm function to prevent major printing faults before they happen, but this func-
tion does not inspect the quality of the printed characters.
Consideration shall be given so that the printed character state is visible at some process.

Parts retention period

The retention period of the performance parts for repair of this equipment is 7 years after discontinuation of
manufacture.
“Performance parts for repair” are parts necessary to maintain the functions of the product.

Please fill in for later use.

Customer memo:
Useful when communicating with the service in charge.

Your Hitachi sales representative: Tel:

Person in charge:
Your Hitachi distributor: Tel:

Person in charge:
Date of purchase: year month day

7-2 ●Maintenance service

 8. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
8.1 Outside Dimensions

Fig.8-1 Model RX-S, RX-B IJ printer outside dimensions

●Outside Dimensions 8-1

8-2 ●Outside Dimensions
Fig.8-2 Print head outside dimensions
8.2 Electrical Connection Diagram

Fig.8-3 Model RX-S Electrical connection diagram

●Electrical Connection Diagram 8-3

8-4 ●Electrical Connection Diagram
Fig.8-4 Model RX-B Electrical connection diagram
8.3 Circulation System Diagram

Fig.8-5 Model RX-S, RX-B Circulation System diagram

●Circulation System Diagram 8-5

 9. APPENDIX
Bar code, 2-dimensional code
● See "4.7.5 Print bar codes" and "4.13.3 Set various printing" in the Instruction Manual.

(1) Precautions when using EAN-13 code

● When bar code is "EAN-13," the area for inputting the 2-digit "country code" is displayed on the print
format screen. Be sure to input the country code. The country code can be input at the beginning of the data
on the character input screen. See "4.13.3 Setting various types of printing" in the Instruction Manual.
● Guard bar, center bar and check code are automatically added.
Left barcode portion Right barcode portion

Units
Guard position First 5 digits of Center Next 5 digits of Check Guard
bar of Prefix the input data bar the input data code bar
code
5 digits 5 digits 1 digit
● When adding Readable code (number; human readable code), select either 5 x 5 or 5 x 7 as the size of the
numbers added.

Conditions whereby Readable code can be added to be printed

No. Condition
1 Made the number of lines of the EAN-13 printing item 1 line.
2 Set character size 12x16, 18x24, or 24x32.

(2) Precautions when using EAN Prefix

●Whether to set bar code EAN-13, EAN-8 country code by character input or print format is selected.
Number of digits of bar code
Country code Data Check digit Total number of digits
EAN-13 2 10 1 13
EAN-8 2 5 1 8
EAN Prefix
Set value
Character input Print format
Set by print format without
Country code is input at the head
Handling of country code including country code in the
of the data.
data.
Print format screen Country code is not displayed. Set the country code.
For EAN-13, input 12 digits and For EAN-13 input 10 digits and
for EAN-8, input 7 digits, all for EAN-8, input 5 digits, with-
Edit message screen including the country code. out including the country code.
However, check digit is However, the check digit is
excluded. excluded.

●When the country code is changed at the Print format screen, the country code for all the bar code items in
that message is changed to the same value.

9-1 ●Bar code, 2-dimensional code

(3) Precautions when using code 128
● The 2 modes include Code set B (Alphanumeric , numbers, symbols) and Code set C (numbers only).
The mode can be changed by pressing "Code B" or "Code C" on the keyboard.
● In the case of continuous numbers, the bar can be shortened by setting to code set C.
● When printing in 2 lines or more, only one "code 128" can be set for one column.
If you attempt to set more than one "code 128" for the same row, an "illegal bar code 2" error occurs.

(4) Precautions when using DM code

● Set as shown below for print item to which DM is to be set:
(i) Number of lines : 1 line
(ii) Character size : 5x8, 12x16, 18x24
● Set barcode type on the print format screen.

Data matrix: Type of size and maximum character number

Character size 5x8 12x16 18x24
DM size 8x32 16x16 16x36 16x48 18x18 20x20 22x22 24x24
No. of vertical dots *Note 1 8 16 16 16 18 20 22 24
Numbers only 20 24 64 98 36 44 60 72
Alphabetical
10 12 32 49 18 22 30 36
characters only
Max. number
Combination of
of characters
alphabetical
10-19 12-23 32-63 49-97 18-35 22-43 30-59 36-71
characters and
numbers
(The number of characters that can be coded differs according to the numbers/characters string.)
(Note 1) Use the number of vertical dots provided in the table for speed calculation .

[Rules for calculating number of digits]

Alphabetical characters are treated as one digit per character.
Single independent numbers are treated as one digit per number.
In the case of consecutive numbers, two numbers are treated as one digit.
If a single number is left over, it is treated as one digit.
The total is within 12 digits for 16 x 16 and within 10 digits for 8 x 32.

(Example) A B C 1 2 3 4 5 D 6 E
3 characters = 1 digit 3 characters = Total 9 digits
1 digit
3 digits 3 digits
1 digit
● Input characters within the specified digit number for print item to which barcode has been set.
● When alphabet letters and numerals occur together,the number of characters which can be coded will vary
depending on character array.
● When "DM8x32" is used, set item "character size 1"on the user environment setup screen to "5x8".

●Bar code, 2-dimensional code 9-2

 (5) Precautions when using QR Code
● Set as shown below for print item to which QR code is to be set:
(i) Number of lines : 1 line
(ii) Character size : 18x24, 24x32
● Set barcode type on the print format screen.
QR code: Type of size and maximum character number
Character size 18x24 24x32
QR code size 21x21 25x25 29x29
No. of vertical dots (for speed calculation) 21 25 29
Numbers only 34 63 101
Capital alphabetical characters,
Max. number 10 38-58 61-96
numbers
of characters
Combination of alphabetical
10-19 26-58 42-96
characters, numbers and symbols
(The number of characters that can be coded differs according to the character string.)

● Input characters within the specified digit number for print item to which barcode has been set.
● When alphabet letters and numerals occur together,the number of characters which can be coded will
vary depending on character array.

9-3 ●Bar code, 2-dimensional code

Setting high-speed printing (Optional on RX-S)
(1) Overview
● When the character size setting is 5 x 7 dots, and print line is set to 2 or 3 lines, three modes of HM, NM or
QM can be selected.
By selecting the mode, high quality printing result can be ensured according to the line speed.

HM mode NM mode Remarks

HM mode is equivalent to particle use
percentage of 1/1.
In the 2-line print setting, NM mode is
equivalent to ink drop use percentage
of 1/1.5.
If the line speed remains the same,
print width in the NM mode will widen
by 1.5 times with respect to HM mode.
1 Necessary conditions to perform high-speed print
● When all necessary conditions from Nos. 1 to 7 are satisfied, high-speed print HM, NM or QM
mode can be selected.
No. Item Condition of nozzle diameter is 65μm
1 Character size Character size is 5 x 7 for all printing items.
2 Print line Number of lines is 2 or 3 in all columns.
3 Line spacing Line spacing is equal in all columns.
4 Barcode No barcode is set for any print items.
5 Character orientation Set value of character orientation is 0 or 1.
6 Ink drop use percentage Ink drop use percentage: 1/1

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Message name [ ]
1st screen 2nd screen 3rd screen
M Startup
Manual
Character height ９０ （0∼99）

Ink drop use ０１ （1/1∼1/16）

HOME
Horizontal High-speed print HM NM QM
size
Character width ０００２ （0∼3999）

Character 0:ＡＢＣ 1:ＡＢＣ 2:

ＡＢＣ
3:
ＡＢＣ
Arrow : Prin- High-speed print
orientation → ← ← → ting direction Edit
message
Printing method 2（１：single scan ２：interlaced）
Print
Print start format
delay
Change unit
Sensor Print start

Print start delay ００００

（0∼9999）SC Back

2 Type of high-speed print and number of vertical dots used

● Number of vertical dots used in high-speed print is shown in Table below.
● When calculating printing preparation time, etc., pay attention to number of vertical dots.

Number of vertical dots used in the nozzle diameter is 65μm

Ink drop use rate Type Number of vertical dots used in Number of vertical dots used in
HM 14 21
1/1 NM 21* 28
QM 21* 35
1/2 - 28 42
(Note) * When 2-line printing is set, setting of NM ans QM will be the same.
●Setting high-speed print (Optional on RX-S) 9-4
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(1) Operation control buttons group (3) Keyboard buttons group (4) Print format screen buttons group
No. Icon Button name No. Icon Button name No. Icon Button name
1 Startup 22 Change∧ 36 ⋮
1 line
Startup Change 1 line

2 Shutdown
Shutdown 23 Change
Change∨ 37 ⋮
2 lines
2 lines

3 M Manual 24 ABC… ABC... 38 ⋮

3 lines
Manual 3 lines

4 Com=0
Com=0 25 123‥
Sign
Numeral/sign 39 ⋮
4 lines
4 lines

5 Com=1 26 ★◎ ‥
Logo
Logo 40 1st line 1st line
Com=1

6 HOME 27 Accent 1 41 2nd line 2nd line

Accent1
HOME

7 Apply 28 Accent 2 42 3rd line

3rd line
Apply Accent2

29 Arabic1
Arabic 1 43 4th line 4th line
(2) Common buttons group
30 Arabic 2 44 To Overall
No. Icon Button name Arabic2
To Overall

8 Decre-
ment
Decrement 31 Arabic 3 45 Delete Column
Arabic3 Delete C.

9 Arabic
Incre-
Increment 32 Arabic 46 Insert Column
ment number number Insert C.

10 Ent Enter Greek 47

Enter 33 Greek Add Col.
Add Column

11 Prev.col. Prev. column 34 Russian1

Russian 1

12 Next col. Next column 35 Russian2

Russian 2
abcde

13 fghij
klmno
Prev.item
Prev.item
abcde

14 fghij
klmno
Next item
Next item

15 Prev.Dsp. Prev.Dsp.

16 Next Dsp.
Next Dsp.

17 Back space Back space

18 Delete Delete

19 OK OK

20 Cancel Cancel

21 Back Back

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INDEX
Numerical character
2-Dimensional code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-46, 5-47, 9-1

A
Air purge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
ASCII codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9, 5-28, 5-34

B
Barcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13, 5-14, 5-18, 5-42, 5-51, 9-1, 9-2, 9-3, 9-4
Beaker with handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

C
Cable clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Cable seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1, 4-4
Calendar character code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Calendar conditions transmissionl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1, 5-19, 5-21
Character size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2, 5-13, 5-14, 5-17, 5-18, 5-23, 5-38,
5-42, 5-43, 5-46, 5-47, 5-51, 9-1, 9-2, 9-3, 9-4
Circulation system cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Circulation system environment setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Cleaning bottle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1, 6-3, 6-7, 6-13
Cleaning stop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Code128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14, 5-18
Count character code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Count conditions transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1, 5-20, 5-22
Create new user ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3, 3-5
Current time output transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-31, 5-32, 5-48

D
Data matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-46, 5-47, 9-2
Date/time setup transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31, 5-32
Delete user ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3, 3-5

E
EAN prefix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13, 5-14, 5-51, 9-1
Eject ink (Goes to Standby) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Exhaust duct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2, 2-3
EZJ110. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6, 4-7, 4-12, 4-13, 4-23

F
Filter 75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

G
Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1, 4-2, 4-6, 6-1

H
High-speed printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14, 5-16, 5-42, 5-51, 9-1

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Ink circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Ink drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3, 6-4, 6-15
Ink filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3, 6-14, 6-15, 7-1
Ink filter replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3, 6-14
Ink refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3, 6-4, 6-6, 6-15, 6-24
Ink replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1, 6-3, 6-4, 6-5
Ink stream alignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8, 6-10, 6-11
Inter-character space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2, 5-13, 5-14, 5-17, 5-18, 5-23, 5-24, 5-25, 5-26, 5-38
Item number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1, 5-2, 5-7, 5-50

L
Line count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13, 5-14, 5-17, 5-18, 5-42
Line spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13, 5-14, 5-17, 5-18, 5-42, 9-4
Login management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3, 3-5

M
Magnifying glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1, 6-22
Makeup filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2, 6-16, 6-17, 7-1
Makeup refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3, 6-17
Message name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1, 5-10, 5-11, 5-42

N
No-cleaning stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Nozzle backwash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3, 6-7, 6-8, 6-9
Nozzle property test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19, 6-20, 6-21
Nozzle seal plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Nozzle tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

O
On-line/Off-line transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2, 5-29, 5-48
Open collector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6, 4-8, 4-9, 4-12, 4-13, 4-17, 4-18, 4-21
Overwrite-enabled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3, 5-44, 5-47, 5-54
Overwrite-protected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3, 5-33, 5-44, 5-47

P
Parts usage time management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Periodic replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Plastic bag with zipper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Pressure relief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3, 6-25
Print condition transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1, 5-2, 5-12, 5-52
Print data recall transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1, 5-2, 5-9
Print data registration transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1, 5-10, 5-11
Print head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1, 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 3-1, 4-1, 4-2, 6-6, 6-8, 6-10, 6-11, 6-22, 8-3
Print head cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1, 2-2
Printings transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1, 5-2, 5-7
Product speed matching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12, 4-13, 4-14, 4-15, 4-19, 5-15, 5-16, 5-42, 5-52, 6-21

Q
QR code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46, 5-47, 9-3

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Recovery filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2, 6-15, 6-16, 7-1
Recovery-line cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3, 6-13
Remote operation transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2, 5-30

T
t=async. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3, 5-46, 5-47
t=fixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3, 5-46, 5-47, 5-54
Terminal block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3, 4-5, 4-6
Time control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2, 5-31, 5-32, 5-43
Totem pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6, 4-8, 4-12, 4-13
Transmission control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33, 5-34
Tweezers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1, 6-9

U
User conditions setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2, 3-3, 3-5
User pattern character transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2, 5-22, 5-43
Using environment setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2, 3-3, 3-5, 3-6

W
Wide mouth bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Wiping paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1, 6-1, 6-14, 6-24

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