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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SPINJET 6200 is intended for use on the Designjet Z6200 and Z6100
HP large format printer models (referred to as the Printer) only. The
instructions for installation and operation of both Printer and SPINJET
6200 must be followed.
SPINJET 6200 is intended for permanent installation on the Printer.
Normal single-sided printing is possible without removing or tilting
down the SPINJET 6200.
SPINJET 6200 is intended for operation with all covers installed.
Do
not
remove the screws of any cover or any other installed screw of
the product. In particular:
Removal of the screws of the attachment arms may allow the
Front Unit to slide off, fall down and cause personal injury.
Removal of the screws of the cover of the Control Box will give
access to electrical shock hazards.
Do not
block, or in other ways disable the safety switch in the right
side of the SPINJET 6200.
Only specially trained personnel should carry out tasks for test or
service purposes, requiring operation with any of the covers
removed. The instructions for inspection and replacement of wear
and spare parts must be followed.
Connect SPINJET 6200 to
earthed
mains outlet only, rated 100-
120VAC or 200-240VAC, 50/60Hz, one phase. Apply a power cord
according to local voltages and plugs. A UL listed power cord rated
minimum 10A, 125V is provided with SPINJET 6200 in areas
where this apply. SPINJET 6200 is rated to 1.4-0.7A maximum.
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Transportation of SPINJET
When transporting the SPINJET 6200 it must
always
be
dismounted from the Printer.
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IMPORTANT:
The Printer may not be moved once the horizontal
and vertical adjustment of the Front Unit is done. Moving the Printer
might necessitate a new adjustment to be carried out.
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Table of Contents
:
Number Content
Page
1.
General description ........................................................ 2
2.
Tilting the Front Unit up and down............................... 11
2.1
Mounting spacer blocks .......................................... 11
3.
Media ........................................................................... 12
3.1
Loading Media ....................................................... 12
3.2
Trim Waste Strips .................................................. 13
4.
Operation ..................................................................... 14
4.1
Printer Set Up ....................................................... 14
4.2
Operation Modes ................................................... 14
5.
Job Requirements......................................................... 16
5.1
SPINFLOW ............................................................ 16
5.2
OEM RIP integration............................................... 16
6.
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 16
7.
Specifications ............................................................... 19
7.1
Technical Specifications .......................................... 20
7.2
Safety Specifications .............................................. 20
7.3
EMC Specifications................................................. 21
7.4
EU Declaration of Conformity .................................. 22
1.
General description
Figure 1
SPINJET 6200 is intended for use on the Designjet Z6200 and Z6100
HP large format printer models (referred to as the Printer) only. The
instructions for installation and operation of both Printer and SPINJET
6200 must be followed.
SPINJET 6200 is intended for permanent installation on the above-
mentioned printer models. Normal single-sided printing is possible
without removing or tilting down the SPINJET 6200.
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The system comprises two major assemblies: The Front Unit and the
Control Box, the latter being located on the rear of the Printer.
The basic functions of the system are:
Receive a sheet, which is printed from the Roll by the Printer.
Feed the sheet back into the Printer for reverse side printing.
Manage the Media from the Roll while carrying out reverse side
printing.
The following cartoon explains how this handling is taking place:
Figure 2
Figure 3
Step 2
The Gate flips up
when receiving a
double-sided job.
Step 1
Printer is ready to
print on roll media.
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Figure 4
Figure 5
Step 3
Printer feeds media
into the SPINJET
while printing front
page.
Step 4
Front page is finished.
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Figure 6
Figure 7
Step 5
SPINJET grabs
media.
Step 6
The Printer cuts
media into a sheet.
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Figure 8
Figure 9
Step 7
Front edge of sheet is
retracted into the
SPINJET.
Step 8
Sheet 1 is held
until the printer is
ready to receive
sheet for reverse
side printing.
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Figure 10
Figure 11
Step 9
SPINJET grabs roll
media and unloads it
from printer.
Step 10
Printer is ready to
receive sheet from
SPINJET.
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Figure 12
Figure 13
Step 11
SPINJET loads sheet to
printer.
Step 12
SPINJET releases the
grip of sheet.
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Figure 14
Figure 15
Step 13
Back side of double-
sided job is printed.
Step 14
Back side is finished.
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F
igure 16
Figure 17
Step 15
SPINJET loads roll to
printer.
Step 16
SPINJET lets go of roll
media and has finished
double-sided job.
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2. Tilting the Front Unit up and down
Pay special attention to following points when tilting the Front Unit
up and down:
Gently support the Front Unit when moving from lower to upper
position. Insufficient support may damage the Front Unit.
Do not release the grip until the Front Unit rests against the
Printer in the upper position or when it is fully lowered.
Stop tilting down the Front Unit when a resistance is felt.
DO
NOT
try to force it beyond this position, and
DO NOT
reach the
position with any impact, as this may damage the SPINJET.
Please note:
Printing will be inhibited with the Front Unit in the lower position.
An Error 01 will occur if sending a print job and the Front Unit is
in lower position. Please refer to
Section 6. Troubleshooting
.
Tilting up the Front Unit must only be done when the Printer is
when ‘Ready’ is indicated on the Printer Control Panel. An Error
02 will occur if moving the Front unit to lower position during a
print job. Please refer to
Section
6. Troubleshooting.
Leave the Front Unit in upper position when the Printer carries
out a calibration.
The Front Unit must be left in the upper position when
unattended.
2.1 Mounting
spacer blocks
The Spacer Blocks must be used every time the Front Unit is
dismounted.
Tilt down the Front Unit and hold the two Spacer Blocks in gap
between the upper and lower leg.
DO NOT
put fingers into gap
between the upper and lower leg.
Gently tilt up the Front Unit so it rests against the Spacer Blocks.
Make sure that the Front Unit rests firmly on the Spacer Blocks
The Spacer Blocks must be used every time the Front Unit is
dismounted.
Figure 18
Spacer
Block
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3.
Media
3.1 Loading Media
Only use SPINJET approved Media Rolls (see
Section 7.1
Technical Specifications
). Make sure to install the Core Adaptors
(3”) supplied with the Printer as illustrated on
Figure 19
. Adaptors
must be installed in both ends.
Figure 19
Check that the Media Roll has been pressed fully up against the
Roll stopper and no gap between the Media roll and roll stopper is
present as illustrated on
Figure 20
.
Figure 20
Install Core Adaptors
Media Roll
Roll stopper
No Gap
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Gently move the Front Unit to lower position.
DO NOT
try to force it
beyond this position, and
DO NOT
reach the position with any
impact, as this may damage the SPINJET. Place the Media Roll into
the bearings of the roll attachment as illustrated on
Figure 21
.
Figure 21
Leave the SPINJET in lower position and load the Media following the
standard procedure and instructions of the printer display. Be careful
to carry out the alignment of the Media correctly (refer to the section
‘Load and unload Media’ in the Pocket Guide for further instructions
on how to load Media).
When the Printer has completed the normal roll loading procedure,
the Front Unit must be gently raised to the upright position.
DO
NOT
release the grip of the Front Unit before it rests against the
Printer, as this may damage the SPINJET.
3.2
Trim Waste Strips
Occasionally the Printer produces trim Waste Strips. E.g. when
executing the command ‘Form feed & Cut’ or when a print is
cancelled.
Trim Waste Strips must be removed from the SPINJET immediately,
as they may cause paper jam.
Tilt down the Front Unit and remove the Trim Waste Strip from the
SPINJET manually.
Insert into bearing
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4. Operation
Connect the SPINJET Control Box to a power outlet (see ‘Safety
precautions’ on page 1).
Switch the Control Box on with the rocker switch. A red light in
the button indicates the Control Box is ‘on’.
The normal, automatic SPINJET sequence upon power up is:
Initialize
followed by
Standby
.
Switch the Printer on.
The normal, automatic SPINJET sequence during initialization of
Printer is:
Initialize
followed by
Ready.
If SPINJET does not enter Ready mode during initialization of
Printer please refer to
Section
4.1
Printer Set Up
.
Please Note:
Always turn on the SPINJET before the Printer.
4.1 Printer Set Up
Check that the Printer is set according to the requirements of the
installation procedure. In particular, the following should be
observed:
Set up the Printer as follows:
PRINTER SETUP / ACCESSORIES / DUPLEXER / YES
The SPINJET will perform following automatic SPINJET sequence
when setting DUPLEXER from NO to YES:
Initialize
followed by
Ready.
Please note:
Unload Roll media from Printer before setting DUPLEXER to YES.
Setting DUPLEXER to NO will disable all communication between
the Printer and the SPINJET and double sided printing is disabled.
4.2
Color calibration on the Printer
The Printer Color Calibration will not work when Duplexer is installed.
In order to calibrate color you must select “
Uninstall Duplexer”
in
the “
Paper menu / Accessories / Duplexer
” menu
When duplexer is uninstalled go to
Setup Menu / Configuration /
Color Calibration /
Select “
Calibrate Now”
When calibration is finished; unload media
Go to
Paper menu / Accessories / Duplexer
select “
Install
Duplexer
”
Reload media roll.
4.3
Operation Modes
The SPINJET has 7 operation modes indicated by the LED’s on the
Keypad.
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Figure 22 – Keypad on SPINJET 6200.
Operation modes will be chosen automatically by the SPINJET for
all normal use. Only in the case special functions are wanted,
manual switching between the modes will be required.
1). Self Test
(red ‘Standby’ LED flashing)
A self-test can be carried out at any time by pressing the ‘Standby’
button for more than 2 seconds. Queued print jobs will not be
cancelled.
Once the self-test is complete and the SPINJET operates correctly it
will change to ‘Standby’ mode.
2). Initialize
(red ‘Standby’ LED flashing)
The purpose of initialization is to ensure that the SPINJET is ready to
receive a new single- or double-sided print or make sure that prints
can run through the SPINJET if DUPLEXER has been set to NO.
The SPINJET will initialize at these actions:
The SPINJET is powered on.*
A print is sent to the Printer. **
The Front Unit is tilted to upper position.*
The ‘Standby’ button is pressed in ‘Ready’ mode.**
Printer is turned on or off.*
DUPLEXER is set to YES or NO.
* At all times.
** Only when DUPLEXER has been set to YES (refer to Section
“printer Set Up”).
3). Standby
(red ‘Standby’ LED constantly on)
‘Standby’ mode indicates that the SPINJET is fully functional but it is
unknown whether communication with the Printer is possible.
SPINJET has most likely been restarted or reset after the printer has
been turned on if the printer is set up according to Section ”Printer
Set Up” and SPINJET is ‘Standby’. When a print job is sent to the
Printer, the SPINJET will change to ‘Initialize’ mode followed by
either ‘Single’ or ‘Double’ mode and then ‘Ready’ when print job is
finished.
4). Ready
(green ‘Ready’ LED constantly on)
In the ‘Ready’ mode the SPINJET is ready to receive prints from the
Printer. Before entering the ‘Ready’ mode the printer needs to
communicate with the printer. This is done when setting DUPLEXER
to YES (refer to Section “Printer Set Up”) or during Printer Power Up
and Single/Double print jobs when DUPLEXER has been set to YES:
5). Double
(green ‘Double’ LED constantly on)
The SPINJET will change to the ‘Double’ mode when performing a
double-sided print.
DO NOT
tilt down the Front Unit in this mode.
6). Single
(green ‘Single’ LED constantly on)
The SPINJET will change to the ‘Single’ mode when performing a
single-sided print.
DO NOT
tilt down the Front Unit in this mode.
7). Info
(yellow ‘Info’ LED flashing)
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Please check the Printer Display for any information or refer to
section “Troubleshooting” for directions. Whenever the SPINJET is
tilted down it will change to ‘Info’ mode immediately.
Push button on SPINJET
The ‘Standby’ button located on the SPINJET keypad has two
functions:
Switch from ‘Ready’ to ‘Standby’ mode.
This is done by pressing the button for less than 2 seconds.
(Function suppressed while printing.)
Reset.
Pressing the button for more than 2 seconds cancels printing
on the reverse side.
When printing jobs according to the requirements listed in section
“Job Requirements”, it will normally not be necessary to give any
inputs to the Control Panel at all, as single- or double-sided printing
is identified automatically by the system.
Please Note:
For normal, automatic operation it is important that
the SPINJET Control Box is switched ON while the Printer is ON in
order to monitor and react to the jobs flowing to the Printer.
5. Job Requirements
Two prerequisites have to be fulfilled in order to output a double-
sided print on SPINJET 6200:
The files front- and back side must have identical
geometrical size.
The files must be sent to the SPINJET from an application, RIP or
interface that supports the SPINJET. Possible methods available
at present are listed below.
TechSage has a two-legged interface strategy:
User interface via the SPINFLOW interface
Direct integration by the vendors of Prepress Workflow Systems
(RIPs).
5.1 SPINFLOW
SPINFLOW is the enhanced data interface between host Pre-Press
Systems and the HP Designjet Z6200 and Z6100 Series range of
large format colour printers hosting the SPINJET 6200.
Please refer to the SPINFLOW manual.
5.2 OEM RIP integration
The SPINJET system has been integrated in several prepress
workflow systems and more system providers are currently testing
the integration of the SPINJET into their workflow system. Please ask
you workflow system provider if the SPINJET is supported by their
solutions.
6. Troubleshooting
In case of any doubt regarding the general source (TechSage
SPINJET system or HP Designjet system) of a problem encountered,
do the following:
Set DUPLEXER to NO (refer to
Section
4.1 Printer Set Up
), turn
off
the SPINJET and move it to lower position. Send jobs using single
side, but otherwise similar to the trouble condition, to the Printer and
check whether the problems persist.
In the case the failure or damage is attributable to the HP Designjet
Printer the contact is HP Support Organization.
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Should the failure or damage come from the SPINJET 6200, use
the table below to identify possible causes and their remedies. If
the outcome is ‘Call service’ or unidentified, the contact is
TechSage or its reseller.
In this case, reset the error message, if any, on the panel by
keeping the power button pressed for more than two seconds.
Turn the SPINJET
off
. Make sure that DUPLEXER has been set to
NO on the Printer. Send jobs using single side, but otherwise
similar to the trouble condition, to the printer and check whether
it passes through the SPINJET and exits from its upper slot. If
this can be done without the occurrence of a problem, the
SPINJET should be left in this position for continued
single
sided
printer use until service can be carried out.
In all other cases, leave the SPINJET Front Unit tilted down and
turned off.
Please note:
Setting DUPLEXER to NO will disable all
communication between the Printer and the SPINJET and double
sided printing is disabled.
No.
Problem
Most probable
cause
How to solve
problem
1a
Flashing yellow INFO
LED switching on and
Error 01 indi-cated on
Designjet control
panel.
New print job
has been sent
when SPINJET
in lower
position.
Move SPINJET to
upper position
and press Enter
on printer
display.
1b
Flashing yellow INFO
LED switching on and
Error 01 indi-cated on
Designjet control
panel.
Front unit not
butted fully up
against the
Designjet.
Check for proper
contact with
Designjet at
rubber bumper.
2
Flashing yellow INFO
LED switching on and
Error 02 indi-cated on
Designjet control
panel.
SPINJET moved
to lower
position during
print job.
Check printer
and move
SPINJET to upper
position when
Printer enters
‘Ready’ mode.
3
Flashing yellow INFO
LED switching on and
Error 03-06 indicated
on Designjet control
panel.
Inoperative
sensor or
motor.
Call service.
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No.
Problem
Most probable
cause
How to solve
problem
a. Turn off
SPINJET. Check
Media path and
remove any
Media. Turn on
SPINJET.
4
Flashing yellow
INFO LED switching
on and Error 07-09
indicated on
Designjet control
panel.
Media Jam or
Inoperative
Feeder System
b. Call service.
a. Check SPINJET
power.
b. Check harness
between SPINJET
and Designjet.
5
“Communication
with Media bin”
Error indicated on
Designjet control
panel.
Connection
between SPINJET
and Designjet
has been lost.
c. Call service.
6
The SPINJET does
not go through
Initialize when
powering up.
Inoperative
Control box.
Call service.
a. Set DUPLEXER
to YES
b. Check harness
between SPINJET
and Designjet.
7
The SPINJET will not
enter Ready state
when Initializing
Printer. SPINJET is
in upper position.
Connection
between SPINJET
and Designjet
has been lost.
c. Call service.
No.
Problem
Most
probable
cause
How to solve
problem
a. Use media
according to
specified quality
parameters.
8
Print head collides
with media when
Designjet is preparing
to print page 2.
Improper
media quality
with too much
curl after
printing of first
page.
b. Adjust ink
reduction and/or
margins.
a. Use media
according to
specified quality
parameters.
b. Adjust ink
reduction and/or
margins.
9
Printer loads but then
ejects page 1 without
printing page 2.
Sheet position
tolerances of
the printer
exceeded
because of
unsuccessful
sheet capture
or feed
c. Check that
Media Roll is
installed correct
(see
3.1
Loading
Media
).
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No.
Problem
Most probable
cause
How to solve
problem
a. Tilt Front Unit
down, raise lever
and reload roll.
Raise Front unit.
10
Printer gives error
message: ‘Roll
misaligned’ on
printer display
Roll position
tolerances of the
printer exceeded
because of
unsuccessful roll
capture or feed
b. Check that
Media Roll is
installed correct
(see
3.1
Loading
Media
).
11
Printer does not
respond to new
jobs.
Printer error.
Turn off Designjet
and restart.
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7. Specifications
7.1 Technical Specifications
Media types
TechSage SpinPaper NC90 for SPINJET serves
as reference for TechSage accuracy warranty.
Additional media types are available. Please
refer to the SPINJET website
(www.spinjet.com) for a complete list of
supported media.
If non-supported media types are used, there
is no guarantee from TechSage with regards
to the SPINJET’s ability to handle the media
or to the accuracy of the print.
Media sizes
Width: 610 – 1067 mm
Length: 594 – 2500 mm (imposition
proofing)
Length: 594 – 4000 mm (banner and poster
production)
Roll core
diameter
3”.
Margins
Top/bottom margin 55 mm minimum.
Curl
30 mm. max
Electrical power
source
100-120VAC, 200-240VAC, 50/60Hz, one
phase and earth, 1.4-0.7A.
Electrical power
consumption
Less than 12 watts when operating.
Dimensions
Front Unit
Control Box
1281 x 250 x 489 mm
(width x depth x height).
308 x 56 x 115 mm
(width x depth x height).
Weight
31 kg
Environmental,
operating
15
C to 35
C RH 20% to 80%
Environmental,
non operating
-40
C to 70
C
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7.2 Safety Specifications
European Union
Complies with Machinery Directive 98/37/EC,
Annex II, Part A.
EN 292:1993: Safety of Machinery – Basic
concepts, general principles for design.
EN 1050:1997 (Annex A): Safety of
machinery - Principles for risk assessment.
Complies with Low Voltage Directive
73/23/EEC as amended.
EN 60950: 2000: Safety of Information
Technology Equipment.
USA and Canada
Underwriters’ Laboratories
‘Listed’ I.T.E., UL 1950, UL file no. E213383.
Other selected
markets
IECEE CB Scheme, including amendments to
meet specific requirements of national
certification bodies.
IEC 60950: 1999: Safety of Information
Technology Equipment.
Complies with the safety requirements of the
German Safety Law (GSG)
UL/GS certificate test reference no. 132333-
01.
7.3 EMC Specifications
European
Union
Complies with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
EN 55022:1998+A2:2003; Information
technology equipment - Radio disturbance
characteristics - Limits and methods of
measurement, Class B.
EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003;
Information technology equipment -
Immunity characteristics - Limits and
methods of measurement.
EN 61000-3-2:2000; Limits for harmonic
currents emissions for equipment having an
input current up to and including 16A per
phase.
EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2002; Limits
concerning voltage fluctuations and flicker
for equipment having an input current up to
and including 16A per phase.
EN 61000-6-1:2001; Electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC). Generic standards.
Immunity for residential, commercial and
light-industrial environments
USA
CFR 47 Part 15 subpart b: Class B digital device
(unintentional radiator). Verification through the
requirements of EN 55022, equivalent to CISPR
22.
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7.4 EU Declaration of Conformity
The Machinery Directive, Annex II, A
The Low Voltage Directive
The EMC Directive
Manufacturer:
TechSage ApS
Address:
Rudevej 53, Saksild, 8300 Odder, Denmark
Phone:
+ 45 20305010
Herewith declares that:
SPINJET 6200 series product in connection with Hewlett
Packard
Designjet Z6200 and Z6100
printers
Is in conformity with the provisions of:
The Machinery Directive 98/37/EC, Annex II, Part A.
The Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as amended.
The EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended.
The apparatus is manufactured in accordance with the
following (parts/clauses of) harmonized European
standards:
The Machinery Directive:
EN 292-1:1993 (4.2, 4.3)
EN 292-2: 1993 (3.9, 6.2.2, Annex A 1.5.1, 1.6.3, 4.2.1,
4.2.1.4, 4.3.3, 4.4.2a) as amended.
EN 1050: 1997 (Annex A).
The Low Voltage Directive:
- EN 60950: 2000
The EMC Directive:
EN 55022:1998+A2:2003, Class B
EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
EN 61000-3-2:2000
EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2002
EN 61000-6-1:2001
Year of manufacture is 2005.
Place:
Saksild, Denmark
Date:
November 23, 2005
Signature:
Name and title:
Erik Kasper, Director