Operator Interface Hardware

1) Main Power Switch

Turns the printer On and Off.

2) Emergency Stops

Emergency stop buttons can shut down all motion and hazardous systems. There are three E-stops, one on the Operator Control Station, and one on each end of the gantry.

3) Carriage Guard

Protects the operator from exposure to UV light and stops all motion if dislodged by an obstacle.

4) Printer Status Beacon

Indicates printer status. See Chapter 3 for details.

5) UV Lamps

UV light is used to cure the ink.

6) Vacuum Gauge

Displays the strength of the table vacuum system. If it reads less than 10"Hg, check for vacuum leaks.

7) Print Button

Starts the current print job.

8) Maintenance Station

Designated area for cleaning the printheads and the underside of the carriage.

9) RMO

Optional

10) Vacuum Zone Control Handles (image 2)

Five vacuum zone control handles determine if vacuum zones 2 to 6 on the printer table are active when the vacuum pump is switched on. Zone 1 is always on so it has no control handle.

11) Automatic Maintenance Station

Provides a station where printheads can be parked on a vacuum system that pulls debris and particulate matter from the nozzles.

12) Ink Filters

Remove unwanted particulate matter from the ink. Ink filters are located behind a door under the ink bags.

(13) Coolant Bottle

Provides coolant to maintain correct temperature of the ink in the printheads.

(14) Vacuum Table Foot Switch

Toggles the pump that turns the table vacuum on/off. Vacuum must be on prior to starting a print.

(15) Ink Bay

There are two ink bays: the Primary bay contains CMYK ink and the coolant bottle; the Secondary bay holds any additional supported colour channels.

(16) Static Suppression Bar (optional)

Reduces static charge on the media. Results in less ink misting on the printed image.