User's Guide Infra Red Dryer for Mutoh Printers
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1. gt Earth wires must be connected to wires or terminals that fulfil the conditions below e Earth terminals of power sockets e Earth wires with copper morsel that is at least 650 mm under the ground gt Be careful not to touch the heater element s during or after operation Doing so may result in burns After powering off the heater element s will remain hot for 15 to 20 minutes gt Do not hold your hand before the heater element s during or after operation Doing so may result in burns After powering off the heater element s will remain hot for 15 to 20 minutes gt By using an infrared temperature gun measuring the temperature of the heater element is done safely without touching the heater element You can buy this infrared temperature gun in any local technical shop gt Care needs to be taken when determining the infra Red Dryer location to assure that these waves will be absorbed by the ink and substrate to be cured and not by other surfaces that could be affected by being warmed gt Check the specification sheet of the media Make sure to maximum use a setting 10 C 18 F lower than the maximum temperature mentioned on the specification sheet of the media Use an infrared temperature gun to measure the temperature on the media gt Overheating can cause media deformation curling This can result in contact between the media and the Infra Red Dryer causing permanent damage or fire In case of emergency remo2. HEAT TUBE required to connect 2 x 64 heater elements 7 2 Power consumption HEAT64 HEAT72 HEAT90 HEAT108 Bi EEE sas Black Body 35 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011
3. 6 Locate the heater elements between the two stands on the floor Step 7 Each person hold one stand with the masts vertical and the feet parallel Step 8 Use your other hand to simultaneously lift one of the heater elements and slide it over the top of the stand Step 9 Locate the heater element at the desired height above the floor r Black Bo y 21 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 User s Guide IR dryer Step 10 Lock one end of the heater element to the stand with one of the heater clamps AN Ai a A NEN J PEI kO e ey e A K x B i oF SSS ae j Step 11 Use the tube level mounted on the rear of the heater element to level the heater element Once in place lock it by using the other heater clamp Step 12 Turn the heater clamps at the rear of the heater element counter clockwise to unlock the heater element Step 13 Rotate the heater element so that its front is vertical and on the same side of the positioning scale on the stand Step 14 Turn the heater clamps at the rear of the heater element clockwise to lock the heater element Step 15 Slide the heater control unit over the right stand Step 16 Connect the heater element cable at the bottom of the heater control unit amp Caution amp e Make sure that the heater control unit is not at the same side of the heated plane and make sure that the control button is facing up Step 17 To install the second heater you
4. Dryer is not in use Have two or more people unpack and assemble the Infra Red Dryer Have two or more people transport the Infra Red Dryer VV VV V WV Do not place the unit in the following areas Doing so may result in the unit tipping or falling over and Causing injury e Unstable surfaces e Angled place e Areas subject to vibration by other equipment gt Do not place the unit in humid and dusty areas Doing so may result in electrical shock or fire gt Make sure that the positioning scale on the base of each stand is at the same side and that the plastic wire clips on the stand will be on the outside of the completed assembly gt Make sure that the heater control unit is oriented so that it is at the opposite side of the direction of the heater element Make sure that the control button is facing up gt Make sure that the cable of the heater control unit is at the outside of the unit gt Make sure that the recommended power cable is used Using another cable may result in electric shock or fire gt Do not use a damaged power cable Doing so may result in electrical shock gt Do not attempt to plug in electrical plugs with wet hands Doing so may result in electrical shock gt Make sure that the power cable does not come in front or touches the heater element s Doing so may result in fire Use the cable clamp attached to the stand to lock the power cable gt Use a separate network when using two heater elemen
5. of the heater clamps Use the tube level mounted on the rear of the heater element to level it Once in place lock it by using the other heater clamp Turn the heater clamps at the rear of the heater element counter clockwise to unlock the heater element Rotate the heater element so that its front is vertical and on the same side of the positioning scale on the stand Turn the heater clamps clockwise to lock the heater element aan H H Black Body 16 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 User s Guide IR dryer Step 14 Slide the heater control unit over the right stand ime Step 15 Connect the heater element cable at the bottom of the heater control unit amp Caution amp Make sure that the heater control unit is not at the same side of the heated plane and make sure that the control button is facing up A Caution amp e Make sure that the cable of the heater control unit is at the outside of the unit Make sure that during operation the cable does not come in front of the heater element Make sure the cable is secured to the stand ann saa Black Body 17 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 BBC INDUSTRIES INC User s Guide IR dryer 4 2 The Infra Red Dryer with two heater elements Step 1 Place both heater elements with the front of the heater element laying flat on a protected surface e g the cardboard shipping carton Step 2 Turn the heater clamp at the rear of the heater element counter
6. sure that the Infra Red Dryer is powered OFF Step 2 Plug the power cable correctly to the outlet A Important e Make sure that the power cable does not come in front or touches the heater element s Doing so may result in fire Use the cable clamp attached to the stand to lock the power cable kk saa Black Body EEE BSC INDUSTRIES INC 27 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 User s Guide IR dryer Bi EEE H H Black Body 28 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 User s Guide IR dryer 6 PREPARING FOR A JOB A Important e Be careful not to touch the heater element s during or after operation Doing so may result in burns e Do not hold your hand in front of the heater element s during or after operation Doing so may result in burns A Important amp e Take care when determining the Infra Red Dryer location to assure that these waves will be absorbed by the ink and substrate to be cured and not other surfaces that could be affected by being warmed A Important amp e DO NOT LEAVE THE IR DRYER UNATTENDED Always make sure that the printed media does not come in contact with the heater element s Contact could not only damage your prints but could also cause the media to overheat Prolonged contact may even cause fire A Notes e The Infra Red Dryer utilizes an infrared heating technology which means that the energy waves are emitted perpendicularly from the flat surface on the heater front Drying
7. the media Bi EEE lU Yy EEE BSC INDUSTRIES INC 34 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 User s Guide IR dryer Please note that the mentioned distance to the printer is the readable distance on the positioning scale after setting the positioning brackets A Notes e We recommend developing a personal table with settings regarding printer media distance temperature 7 APPENDIX 7 1 Recommended configuration for Mutoh series printers po HEAT STAND HEAT64 HEAT72 HEAT90 HEAT108 HEAT TUBE ValueJet 16844 _____ ___ lkp z zozz j lbt b zuU izi S Rockhopper 3 Spitfire Extreme 65 1 _ _ ____jju Z Uvk kb tt Z lt vr _ U _ _ Rockhopper 3 Spitfire Extreme 90 1 2 k j NDD_j_Zv_U7 _UU_ Blizzard65 o T t zi j ZZ e S Blizzard 99 _______ WW T 4 M _ Z V JO y S u_u Spitfire 100 Extreme _ lt i S d j j S Ospey2___ _ _U_ j _v5w _ jk uUjujzjlt ljjilil lZlZ i l l p j z t j ZtzZ rt l Z j j S Osprey 102 ____ i j _j Tz Tzr tvrvj 6 Y vj 7 737 j v 7U144j_ r b gt Fz L Osprey19 ____ _ __ ____ tu jz zt 2 ka kk tj Viper TX65 o ck _ rk r r j y S Viper TX 90 S o T S r LLDZ_v4 8__v_ ____ Z Z_____r ViperTX65Extreme tt T S Viper TX 90 Extreme C4 4 4 _ s a y S Viper TXxMd0_______j nnn ML h hn Li L j U L a U
8. to unlock the heater element Step 12 Rotate the heater element so that its front is vertical and on the same side of the positioning scale on the stand Step 13 Turn the heater clamps at the rear of the heater element to lock the heater element Step 14 Slide the heater control unit over the right stand Step 15 Connect the heater element cable at the bottom of the heater control unit amp Caution amp e Make sure that the heater control unit is not at the same side of the heated plane and make sure that the control button is facing up Step 16 Simultaneously lift the heater elements and slide it over the top of the stand to install the second heater Step 17 Locate the heater element at the desired height above the floor and first heater element Step 18 Lock one end of the heater element to the stand with one of the heater clamps Step 19 Use the tube level mounted on the rear of the heater element to level the heater element Once in place use the other heater clamp to lock it Step 20 Turn the heater clamps at the rear of the heater element counter clockwise to unlock the heater element aan sas Black Body 19 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 Step 21 Step 22 Step 23 Step 24 User s Guide IR dryer Rotate the heater element so that its front is vertical and on the same side of the positioning scale on the stand Turn the heater clamps at the rear of the heater element clockwise to lock t
9. DHD INDUSTRIES INC User s Guide Infra Red Dryer for Mutoh Printers sas Black Body BBC INDUSTRIES INC User s Guide IR dryer Bi EEE H H Black Body 2 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 User s Guide IR dryer COPYRIGHT NOTICE COPYRIGHT 2011 BBC Industries All rights reserved This document may not be reproduced by any means in whole or in part without written permission of the copyright owner This document is furnished to support the Infra Red Dryer developed for the Mutoh printers In consideration of the furnishing of the information contained in this document the party to whom it is given assumes its custody and control and agrees to the following The information herein contained is given in confidence and any part thereof shall not be copied or reproduced without written consent of BBC Industries This document or the contents herein under no circumstances shall be used in the manufacture or reproduction of the article shown and the delivery of this document shall not constitute any right or license to do so The content of this manual is subject to changes without prior notice July 2011 Published BBC Industries Rae saa Black Body 3 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 EEE BSC INDUSTRIES INC User s Guide IR dryer Bi EEE H H Black Body 4 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 User s Guide IR dryer Dear Customer When using a take up system in combination with slow drying media app
10. ce e g the cardboard shipping carton Step 2 Turn the heater clamp at the rear of the heater element counter clockwise to unlock the tube brackets Step 3 Position the tube brackets so that the rectangular portions are parallel with one another Turn the heater clamp at the rear of the heater element clockwise to lock the tube brackets Step 4 Lay the stands flat on the floor so that when stood up they are at the approximately distance needed for connecting to each end of the heater element amp Caution amp e Make sure that the positioning scale on the base of each stand is at the same side and that the plastic wire clips on the stand will be on the outside of the completed assembly Step 5 Locate the heater element between the two stands on the floor Step 6 Each person holds one stand with the masts vertical and the feet parallel H BBC INDUSTRIES INC y 1 5 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 User s Guide IR dryer amp Caution amp e Make sure that the positioning scale on the base of each stand is at the same side and that the plastic wire clips on the stand will be on the outside of the completed assembly Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Use your other hand to simultaneously lift the heater element and slide it over the top of the stand Locate the heater element at the desired height above the floor Lock one end of the heater element to the stand with one
11. clockwise at each side to unlock the tube brackets Step 3 Position the tube brackets so that the rectangular portions are parallel with one another Turn the heater clamp at the rear of the heater element clockwise to lock the tube brackets Step 4 Lay the stands flat on the floor such that when stood up they are at the approximately distance needed for connecting to each end of the heater element amp Caution amp e Make sure that the positioning scale on the base of each stand is at the same side and that the plastic wire clips on the stand will be on the outside of the completed assembly Step 5 Locate the heater elements between the two stands on the floor Step 6 Each person hold one stand with the masts vertical and the feet parallel Step 7 Use your other hand to simultaneously lift one of the heater elements and slide it over the top of the stand Step 8 Locate the heater element at the desired height above the floor r Bi Neen mae y 18 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 User s Guide IR dryer Step 9 Lock one end of the heater element to the stand with one of the heater clamps AN Ai a A NEN J FEI kO e ey e A K x B i oF SSS ae j Step 10 Use the tube level mounted on the rear of the heater element to level the heater element Once in place use the other heater clamp to lock it Step 11 Turn the heater clamps at the rear of the heater element counter clockwise
12. e ccccceccccsecccceeeeeceeeeeceeeeeseeeesseeeesseeeesseeeessaeees 32 6 5 Indication table for banner material Lu kU 34 TD ADD NO ND cc rz Z lt 35 7 1 Recommended configuration for Mutoh series printers 35 Tie POW CONSONO eeen reee EEEO E EES EEE EEE EREE SEE E NEE EEE EEE E EEEE EEES 35 FH Black Body 7 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 User s Guide IR dryer Bi EEE H H Black Body 8 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 User s Guide IR dryer 1 INTRODUCTION After reading this manual you will be able to install the Infra Red Dryer smoothly The complete installation procedure from unpacking until preparing for a job is described in detail Please read this procedure carefully to know what to do during the installation at the site amp Caution amp e No part of this product or manual may be reproduced copied or transmitted in any form or by any means except for personal use without permission of Mutoh Belgium nv e The product and the contents of this manual may be changed without prior notification e Mutoh Belgium nv has made the best efforts to keep this publication free from errors but if you find any uncertainties or misprints please contact us or the shop where you bought this product e Mutoh Belgium nv shall not be liable for any damages or troubles resulting from the use of this products or this manual Bi EEE H H Black Body 9 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 Us
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14. er s Guide IR dryer Bi EEE H H Black Body 10 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 User s Guide IR dryer 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A Important e Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings on this manual when using the equipment 2 1 Warnings cautions and notes Safety terms in this manual and the contents of warning labels attached to the Infra Red Dryer are categorized into the following three types depending on the degree of risk or the scale of accident Read the following explanations carefully and follow the instructions in this manual Safety terms Details o O Important Must be followed carefully to avoid death or serious bodily injury Canton Must be observed to avoid bodily injury moderately or lightly or damage to your equipment Contains important information and useful tips on the operation of your Infra Red Dryer 2 2 Important safety instructions gt General safety instructions that must be observed to use the equipment safely are explained below gt DONOT LEAVE UNATTENDED Always make sure that the printed media does not come into contact with the heater element s Contact could not only damage your prints but could also cause the media to overheat Prolonged contact may even cause fire Make sure to connect the power cable only after all the steps of the installation procedure are completed The disconnect device is the plug on the power supply cord Always switch the power OFF when the Infra Red
15. he heater element Slide the heater control unit over the right stand Connect the heater element cable at the bottom of the heater control unit amp Caution amp e Make sure that the heater control unit is not at the same side of the heated plane and make sure that the control button is facing up Bi EEE H H Black Body 20 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 User s Guide IR dryer 4 3 The Infra Red Dryer with two heater elements next to each other Step 1 Place both heater elements with the front of the heater element laying flat on a protected surface e g the cardboard shipping carton Step 2 Turn the heater clamp at the rear of the heater element counter clockwise to unlock the tube brackets at both sides Step 3 Connect the two heaters with the connection tube turn the heater clamp at the rear of the heater element clockwise to lock the tube brackets Step 4 Position the tube brackets so that the rectangular portions are parallel with one another Lock the tube brackets by turning the heater clamp at the rear of the heater element clockwise Step 5 Lay the stands flat on the floor such that when stood up they are at the approximately distance needed for connecting to each end of the heater element amp Caution amp e Make sure that the positioning scale on the base of each stand is at the same side and that the plastic wire clips on the stand will be on the outside of the completed assembly Step
16. hen using an Infra Red Dryer with 1 heater element gt position the element below the paper guide of the printer a Bi Neen mae y 30 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 User s Guide IR dryer 6 2 Switching the power ON A Important e Be careful not to touch or hold your hands in front of the heater element s during or after operation Doing so will result in burns amp Caution amp e Use an infrared temperature gun to measure the temperature of the heater element safely without touching the heater element You can buy this infrared temperature gun in any local technical shop Step 1 Apply pressure to rotate the button on the heater control unit clockwise from the OFF position until it clicks on Step 2 Check that the green indicator light illuminates Step 3 Check that the element begins to emit heat without touching the heater element amp Caution amp e When operating the Infra Red Dryer solvents evaporate much faster Therefore we do recommend using an Air Purification System when working with the IR dryer 6 3 Switching the power OFF A Important amp e Be careful not to touch or hold your hands in front of the heater element s during or after operation Doing so will result in burns Eee aaa Step 1 Apply pressure to rotate the button on the heater control unit counter clockwise to the OFF position until it clicks OFF Caution e Always switch the power OFF when the Infra Red D
17. hipping carton Step 2 Turn the heater clamp at the rear of the heater element counter clockwise to unlock the tube brackets on both sides Step 3 Connect the two heaters with the connection tube turn the heater clamp at the rear of the heater element clockwise to lock the tube brackets Step 4 Connect the two other heaters in the same way Make sure that the connection tube is well fixed Step 5 Position the tube brackets so that the rectangular portions are parallel with one another Turn the heater clamp at the rear of the heater element clockwise to lock the tube brackets Step 6 Lay the stands flat on the floor such that when stood up they are at the approximately distance needed for connecting to each end of the heater element amp Caution amp e Make sure that the positioning scale on the base of each stand is at the same side and that the plastic wire clips on the stand will be on the outside of the completed assembly Step 7 Locate the heater elements between the two stands on the floor Step 8 Each person hold one stand with the masts vertical and the feet parallel Step 9 Use your other hand to simultaneously lift one of the heater elements and slide it over the top of the stand Step 10 Locate the heater element at the desired height above the floor r Black Bo y 24 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 User s Guide IR dryer Step 11 Lock one end of the heater element to the stand with one of the heater c
18. ise or enlarge the distance between the Infra Red Dryer and the printer amp Caution amp e Check the specification sheet of the media Make sure to maximum use a setting 10 C 18F lower than the maximum temperature mentioned on the specification sheet of the media Use an infrared temperature gun to measure the temperature on the media A Important e Overheating can cause media deformation curling This can result in contact between the media and the Infra Red Dryer front causing permanent damage or fire In case of emergency remove the Infra Red Dryer from the media Please find below a table containing some indications on how to position the Infra Red Dryer and which temperature setting to use based on banner material These recommended settings may vary depending on which profile is being used and the print speed Measured Distanceto Distance to media eMperature temperature on printer Setting media Mutoh s Rockhopper 3 90 w a mo Mutoh s Rockhopper 3 Extreme 90 17 cm 16 cm 70 C 2 heater elements not tilted Printer 70 Mutoh s Osprey 75 o o When using a tilted stand the distance to the media is variable when using or not using the take up F system When no take up system is used or when you are not printing with a take up system the first value indicates the distance to the media During printing in combination with a take up system the second value indicates the distance to
19. lamps Step 12 Use the tube level mounted on the rear of the heater element to level the heater element Once in place use the other heater clamp to lock it Step 13 Turn the heater clamps at the rear of the heater element counter clockwise to unlock the heater element Step 14 Rotate the heater element so that its front is vertical and on the same side of the positioning scale on the stand Step 15 Turn the heater clamps at the rear of the heater element clockwise to lock the heater element Step 16 Slide the heater control unit over the right stand Step 17 Connect the heater element cable at the bottom of the heater control unit amp Caution amp e Make sure that the heater control unit is not at the same side of the heated plane and make sure that the control button is facing up Step 18 To install the second heater you must simultaneously lift the heater elements and slide it over the top of the stand Step 19 Locate the heater element at the desired height Step 20 Lock one end of the heater element to the stand with one of the heater clamps gam H H Black Body 25 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 User s Guide IR dryer Step 21 Using the tube level mounted on the rear of the heater element to level the heater element Once in place use the other heater clamp to lock it Step 22 Turn the heater clamps at the rear of the heater element counter clockwise to unlock the heater element S
20. ler if anything seems to be missing 3 1 Heating element box Description Picture CR B DDO B PF Heater control unit Users Guide o Q i Connection tube U u sau Black Body GMB BSC INDUSTRIES INC 13 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 User s Guide IR dryer 3 2 Stand box Description Picture Name Description a OC TEEN 2 Heater clamp on heater To secure the postion of the front of the heater element to the media Ca Stand T Holds the heater elements TT a Heater clamp on stand To secure the position of the heater element onto the stand Tiltina wheel To secure the position of the heater element g Two positions vertical or 7 6 tilted Heater conio uni To control the temperature Includes a green light that illuminates when the unit is powered ON Wiaarar clement cable LE for the connection between the heater element and heater control 8 Powercable Connection between the heater control unit and power outlet aan ssa Black Body 14 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 User s Guide IR dryer 4 ASSEMBLING THE UNIT A Important amp e Perform all installation steps before connecting the power cable A Caution amp e Have two or more people unpack and assemble the Infra Red Dryer 4 1 The Infra Red Dryer with one heater element Step 1 Place the heater element with the front of the heater element laying flat on a protected surfa
21. lying a lot of ink and or printing at high speed the Infra Red Dryer for large format inkjet printers will vastly improve drying of your printed media before it is being rolled up The Infra Red Dryer heating element will dry the output uniformly across the entire surface without air circulation Ink will dry faster without losing colour gamut improving productivity The Infra Red Dryer is available in a width of 64 inch 1625 mm 72 inch 1828 8 mm 90 inch 2286 mm 108 inch 2743 2 mm The system consists of a stand with casters onto which a heating element is mounted Brackets secure the distance between the heater and the media For High speed production printers mounting of a second heater onto the stand is made possible If necessary the stand can be tilted 7 6 to ensure that both heaters are at the same distance towards the media Please before using the Infra Red Dryer be sure to read and understand the content of this manual Please contact our service department at BBC Industries 800 654 4205 or service bbcind com with any questions regarding this manual saa Black Body EEE BSC INDUSTRIES INC 5 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 User s Guide IR dryer Bi EEE H H Black Body 6 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 User s Guide IR dryer TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 elel el LEN oe r ro gn 9 2 SATCU TSC ON s ciy n aku sas n lane d Aa k yad ka kae sinava s d a xed ban ava d yan n
22. media and the Infra Red Dryer front causing permanent damage or fire In case of emergency remove the Infra Red Dryer from the media A Notes e The optimum temperature setting of the IR dryer is reached when emitting enough energy to cure the images without adding additional heat A Notes e We recommend to developed a personal table with settings regarding printer media distance temperature Step 8 Switch OFF the power when not using the Infra Red Dryer A Important e Please note that the heater element remains hot for approximately 15 to 20 minutes even after powering OFF When the print job is finished feed some extra media to protect the print saa Black Body EEE BSC INDUSTRIES INC 33 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 j 1 1 07 201 1 User s Guide IR dryer 6 5 Indication table for banner material As a result of the large media market it is impossible to define the correct distance between the Infra Red Dryer and the printer or to define the temperature setting for all media types Also depending on the printing speed type of media type of ink environmental conditions specifically humidity and the amount of ink deposited the distance to the printer and the temperature settings can vary Always check the heater setting Make sure that the media does not curl as a result of the Infra Red Dryer Simply reduce the amount of energy emitted by rotating the button on the heater control unit counter clockw
23. must simultaneously lift the heater elements and slide it over the top of the stand Step 18 Locate the heater element at the desired height above the floor and first heater element Step 19 Lock one end of the heater element to the stand with one of the heater clamps Step 20 Use the tube level mounted on the rear of the heater element to level the heater element Once in place use the other heater clamp to lock it Step 21 Turn the heater clamps at the rear of the heater element counter clockwise to unlock the heater element aan sas Black Body 22 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 Step 22 Step 23 Step 24 Step 25 User s Guide IR dryer Rotate the heater element so that its front is vertical and on the same side of the positioning scale on the stand Turn the heater clamps at the rear of the heater element clockwise to lock the heater element Slide the heater control unit over the right stand Connect the heater element cable at the bottom of the heater control unit amp Caution e Make sure that the heater control unit is not at the same side of the heated plane and make sure that the control button is facing up Rae saa Black Body 23 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 GMB BSC INDUSTRIES INC User s Guide IR dryer 4 4 The Infra Red Dryer with four heater elements Step 1 Place both heater elements with the front of the heater element laying flat on a protected surface e g the cardboard s
24. of the ink occurs when these waves are absorbed by the ink and media Step 1 Load the media into the printer Step 2 Loosen the positioning bracket and move it to the desired place on the positioning scale The front of the heater element s should be parallel to the media A Notes e Make sure that the heater is not aiming directly onto the tensioning bar The tensioning bar will heat up and could damage the print A Notes e For the Toucan 64 6 colour Toucan 87 6 colour Osprey 75 Osprey 102 Spitfire 100 Extreme and Blizzard use a stand with two heater elements e When using the Toucan 64 6 colour Toucan 87 6 colour Osprey 75 Osprey 102 and ViperTX 90 for high speed printing it is recommended to reposition the heater elements under a different angle sss Black Body EEE BBC INDUSTRIES INC 29 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 User s Guide IR dryer A Notes A e For an indication of the distance please refer to the chapter indication table Step 3 Wheel the Infra Red Dryer in front of the printer Step 4 Wheel the Infra Red Dryer until the position bracket is against the winding system A Notes A e During pauses move the IR heaters away from the printer Step 5 When using an Infra Red Dryer with 2 heater elements gt position the upper unit below the paper guide of the printer gt position the second element approximately 12cm lower than the upper one W
25. rinting speed type of media type of ink environmental conditions specifically humidity and the amount of ink deposited the distance to the printer and the temperature settings can vary amp Caution amp e Check the specification sheet of the media Make sure to maximum use a setting 10 C 18 F lower than the maximum temperature mentioned on the specification sheet of the media Use an infrared temperature gun to measure the temperature on the media Step 5 Check that the IR dryer begins to emit heat A Notes A e Use an infrared temperature gun to safely measure the temperature of the heater element You can buy this infrared temperature gun in any local technical shop e The actual temperature on the media is not the same as the temperature of the heater element Use a temperature gun to measure the temperature on the media Step 6 Allow approximately 10 minutes for the infra Red Dryer to initially warm up RAT saa Black Body 32 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 BIBI BSC INDUSTRIES INC User s Guide IR dryer Step 7 Check the heater setting Make sure that the media does not curl as a result of the Infra Red Dryer If this happens reduce the amount of energy emitted by rotating the button on the heater control unit counter clockwise or enlarge the distance between the Infra Red Dryer and the printer A Important e Overheating can cause media deformation curling This can result in contact between the
26. ryer is not in use A Important e Please note that the heater element s remains hot for approximately 15 to 20 minutes even after powering OFF So it is very important to move away the IR dryer when the print job is finished saa Black Body BIBI BBC INDUSTRIES INC 31 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 User s Guide IR dryer 6 4 Setting the correct temperature e Be careful not to touch or hold your hands in front of the heater element s during or after operation Doing so will result in burns A Important amp e Be careful not to touch or hold your hands in front of the heater element s during or after operation Doing so will result in burns A Notes e Before starting a print job perform a little testprint to make sure the settings of the IR dryer are OK Step 1 Position the Infra Red Dryer so that you cover the max possible length of the print Make sure not to aim the heater to the swing bar this to protect the print Step 2 Apply pressure to rotate the button on the heater control unit clockwise from the OFF position until it clicks on Step 3 Check that the green indicator light illuminates Step 4 Rotate the button on the heater control unit to the desired position Depending on the distance printing speed media type ink type a temperature must be selected As a result of the large media market it is impossible to define a correct setting for all media types Also depending on the p
27. tep 23 Rotate the heater element so that its front is vertical and on the same side of the positioning scale on the stand Step 24 Turn the heater clamps at the rear of the heater element clockwise to lock the heater element Step 25 Slide the heater control unit over the right stand Step 26 Connect the heater element cable at the bottom of the heater control unit _ amp Caution amp RwwWw_qt m zmn e Make sure that the heater control unit is not at the same side of the heated plane and make sure that the control button is facing up ESL H H Black Body 26 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 User s Guide IR dryer 5 CONNECTING THE POWER CABLE A Important e Use the recommended power cable Using another cable may result in electric shock or fire e Never use a damaged power cable Doing so may result in electric shock or fire e The disconnect device is the plug on the power supply cord The Infra Red Dryer is available in a width of 64inch 1625 mm maximum 5 2 A 72 inch 1828 8 mm maximum 5 2 A 90 inch 2286 mm maximum 7 1 A 108 inch 2743 2 mm maximum 8 2 A or 130 inch 3302 mm maximum 8 2 A A Important amp e Use a separate network when using two heater elements Connecting too many loads on one electrical output could cause fire e Power supply Voltage 200 to 240 VAC Frequency 50 Hz 1 Hz To connect the power cable please follow the steps mentioned below Step 1 Make
28. ts Connecting too many loads on one electrical output could cause fire saa Black Body MMB BSC INDUSTRIES INC 11 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 User s Guide IR dryer gt Do not connect earth cables in the following areas Gas pipes doing so may cause fire or an explosion Earth terminals for telephone line or lightening rod doing so may cause a large flow of voltage if lightening occurs Water pipes or faucets If there is a plastic part in the pipe the earth will not work properly gt Follow the instructions below when handling the power cable Do not modify the cable Do not put heavy objects on the cable Do not bend twist or pull the cord Do not wire the cable near equipment that generates heat gt Follow the instructions below when handling the power plug Otherwise fire may occur e Wipe away dust and any other residue before inserting the plug e Ensure that the plug is firmly inserted as far as it will go gt Be sure to use the specified voltage Otherwise electrical shock or fire may occur gt Use electricity directly from a power outlet Do not put too many loads on one electrical output Otherwise heat may be generated and cause fire gt Be sure to use an outlet with an earth terminal and use the terminal correctly Otherwise electrical shock or fire may occur gt Ensure that the plug has been disconnected from the power socket when it is not to be used for a long time
29. ve the Infra Red Dryer from the media gt Do not stand on or place heavy objects on your unit Doing so may result in the unit tipping or falling over and causing injury gt Donot cover the unit with cloth such as a blanket or table cloth Doing so could cause fire gt Do not cover the unit with media Doing so could cause fire gt Do not use thinner benzene alcohol or other active agents Doing so may result in damage or paint peeling from the casing Electrical shock or fire may occur gt Be careful not to spill water inside the unit Doing so may result in a short circuit gt Never open the covers fixed with screws Doing so may result in electrical shock or a malfunction in the unit gt During operation of the Infra Red Dryer it is highly recommended to use an Air Purification System As a result of working with the Infra Red Dryer solvents evaporate much faster nam saa Black Body 12 AP 75027 Rev 3 1 11 07 2011 EEE BSC INDUSTRIES INC User s Guide IR dryer 3 PACKAGING INFO Depending on the ordered configuration the Infra Red Dryer is delivered in 2 or more boxes There will be at least a box for the stand and a box for the heating element A Notes e Please check the boxes for anything abnormal damage etc when delivered If anything seems to be abnormal please contact your local dealer e When unpacking the unit please check whether all parts are included in the box Consult your dea
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