Operator Interface Hardware

1) Main Power Switch

Turns the printer On and Off.

2) Operator Control Station

Consists of a podium stand, an LCD display monitor, a mouse, and an emergency stop button. The printer control software is displayed here.

3) Vacuum Zone Control

Three vacuum zone control handles determine which of the three print zones on the printer table will be active when the vacuum pump is switched on.

4) Vacuum Table Foot Switch

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

5) Vacuum Bleed Valve

Adjusts the level of vacuum suction applied to the media. Less vacuum reduces artifacts caused by suction when imaging on flexible media.

6) Print Button

Starts the print job.

7) Printer Status Beacon

Indicates printer status. See Chapter 3 for details.

8) Emergency Stops

Shuts down all motion and hazardous systems. See chapter 3 for details.

9) Maintenance Station

Designated area for cleaning the print heads and the underside of the carriage.

10) Coolant Reservoir

Provides the ability to monitor and maintain the correct coolant level.

11) Ink Filters

Ink filters remove unwanted particulate matter from the ink.

12) Ink Bay

Contains bags of ink with ID tags to ensure that the correct color of ink is installed and not expired.

(13) UV Lamps

Used to cure the ink.

(14) Carriage Guard

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

(15) Ink Purge Valves

Allow the operator to isolate specific printheads for purging.