Ax Basic Installation Instructions

(Ax350i)

For NML7 Launch

Ax – Basic Setup
• Contents:
• 1. Ax Basic Setup – Installation wizard (cont…)
– Basic overview • Network Settings (for DCI connection)
• 2. Out of Box • Applications
– Basic Stand Assy • Fluid Sensor Calibration
– Printer Contents • 4. Printer Inking-up
– Printer Assy – Bleeding/Priming the printer
• Assy Tools • Calibration and checks
• Printer mounting • Fluid filling
• Basic Touch Panel Mounting (Ax350i) • Bleeding & Priming
• Hardware Packs • 5. Printer settings
• Applying electrical Power – Inspection menu
• 3. Printer Configuration (prior to ink-up) – Printer optimisation menu
– Boot-up warning – Printer Start-up
– Software Check • 6. Domino Cloud Services
– Installation wizard – Installing a DCI unit (Domino Cloud Interface)
• Regional settings • Connecting a Domino Cloud Interface
• Clock settings – Assembling an extra IP66 power supply box for
• Network Status DCI and printer power.
Ax – Basic Setup
• Basic Overview

Ax350i Printer Assembly

7” Touch Panel
230V a.c. mains
with 0.75m Basic Stand
lead
DVI cable
Ax – Basic Setup

Out of the Box –

Basic Stand Assembly

Out of the Box

Basic Stand
• Note: Please wear cut-
protective gloves when
assembling the early model
stands.
• The stand comes in a flat-pack
box and requires the following
tools:
• Allen Key set
• Small adjustable spanner.
Out of the Box
• Basic Stand
In the box are several Feet, brackets and fixings
parts including: Note: Wheels are an are provide.
option! So may or may
1x Instruction doc not be included.
2x Base/wheel frames
2x side frames
1x Bag of fixings and
feet
2x Shelves (One with
warning label)
Out of the Box
• Basic Stand (cont…)

Note that the top shelf has a warning label. It should be

front facing on top shelf

STAND ASSEMBLY

Please follow the instructions

provided to assemble the stand.
Out of the Box
• Basic Stand
• Once the stand is
assembled, ensure that
the small angle brackets
are loosely attached to
the top plate and pulled
as wide apart as
possible.
• Note: When placing the
Ax printer onto the
stand be careful not to
trap your fingers
between the printer
base and the angle
plates!
Ax – Basic Setup

Out of the Box –

Basic Printer Contents

Out of the Box
• Basic Printer Contents
• As with previous A-iTech
printers the unit is supplied
in a cardboard box with:
– Starter Kit
– ITM
– Power lead
– Touch Panel, Touch
Panel Mount & DVI
Cable are optional
parts (optional spec).
– User Manual
– Test Sheets
Lumberg connectors shown
are not standard.
Out of the Box
• Basic Printer Contents
– Remove all parts from packaging
taking care not to create any
untidiness or trip hazards.

– Ensure all parts are present as per

S.O.A. documentation and WO
instructions.

– Ensure you have all parts to

complete install before continuing.

– Arrange for packaging to be

recycled where possible/necessary.
Ax – Basic Setup

Out of the Box –

Basic Printer Assembly

Printer Assembly
• Assembly Tools

You will need the

following tools:
• Allen Keys
• Flat blade
screwdriver (for DVI
cable).
• Torx driver set.
Printer Assembly
• Printer Mounting

Mount the printer to the stand taking care not to

trap your fingers between the base of the printer
and the stand brackets. Screws supplied with stand.

The printers are either 16kg (Ax150i) or 22kg

(Ax350i) dry, so are suitable for 1 man lifting with
properly assessed lifting techniques.

Secure the printer to the stand-brackets and the

stand-brackets to the stand.

Do NOT fit the fluids or ITM yet!!!

Printer Assembly
• Mounting Basic Touch Panel (AX350i only)

Take the UI mount bracket c/w

screws from the packaging.

Remove the 4 existing screws

from the top of the Ax350i (as
they are just filler plugs and too
short to secure the bracket).

Secure the bracket to the top

of the Ax350i cabinet using the
longer screws provided with
the bracket.
Printer Assembly
• Mounting Basic Touch Panel (AX350i only)

Connect and secure the

DVI lead to the Touch Panel
before mounting the TP to
the printer with 7”.

Mount the Touch Panel to

the bracket using the fixings
provide. Optional position
to elevate height by 35mm

Connect the other end of

the DVI cable to the printer
on the rear of the cabinet
and secure.
Printer Assembly
• Hardware Packs and Inspection.

Fit any additional Hardware Packs to the printer as per the

SOA or WO instructions provided (See next slide for layout
of connections). Should be factory fitted as standard

While the electrical panel is open check all connections are

secure, components located correctly and that the SIM and
SD cards are seated correctly in their slots.

Then ensure that the electrical panel cover is securely

replaced and that no cables are trapped near the door hinges
at the base of the panel.

Connect any external air supply required.

Printer Assembly
• Hardware Packs and Inspection.
Ax150i Connections

Ax350i/550i Connections
Printer Assembly
• Applying Electrical Power
Check that the electrical panel cover is securely
fastened.

Inspect the mains power lead for damage and

correct fuse (3A or 5A)!

Install the electrical power cable, tightening the

supply connector securely to the rear of the
printer unit with the two screws.

Test the earth continuity between the printer

cabinet and a suitable earth point.The earth
continuity should be less than <0.3Ω.

Apply the power to the printer. This should

illuminate an LED at the printer Power button
before booting up.
Ax – Basic Setup

Out of the Box –

Printer Configuration (prior to inking-up)

Printer Configuration
• Printer config – Boot warning

Do not fit the iTech module or ink-up the

printer yet!

The Time and Date must be set correctly and

fluid level sensors may need calibrating first.

Otherwise the QMM calibration (RFID) may be

confused and ruin the fluid cartridge usage!

Boot the printer up. This takes approx. 3mins

Printer Configuration
• Software Check

Navigate to the Setup page –

‘System Information’ button.

Click the ‘Software Versions’ tab

to check the software version.

If required, upgrade the software

to the latest release version.
• Instructions for upgrading are in a
separate document.
Printer Configuration
• Installation Wizard

Navigate to the Setup

page – ‘Wizards’ tab.

Click to run the

‘Installation Wizard’.
Printer Configuration
• 1. Regional Settings

Check that the Language,

Keyboard and Currency
are set correctly.

Press the required box to

adjust.

Click the ‘right’ arrow to

continue.
Printer Configuration
• 2. Clock Settings

Set Date and Time as

required.

Press the required box to

adjust.

Once both are set click

‘Advanced Settings’.

Then click the ‘right’ arrow

to continue.
Printer Configuration
• 3. Network Settings

Ensure Ethernet is
ENABLED.

Click Edit to change

the Network
Adapter settings
Printer Configuration
• Network Settings

The following settings will allow the

printer to communicate with a DCI
box if connected directly via ethernet
cable.
Non-standard DCI configurations
may differ.

• Deselect the ‘Enable DHCP’ so there is no tick

(static IP).
• Set:
• IP address 172.16.0.100
• Sub net 255.255.255.0
• Default gateway 172.16.0.1
• Domain name dps.local

• Click the green tick to continue.

Printer Configuration
• 4. Applications

Email alerts can be enabled but

are outside the scope of this
basic setup document.

Ensure there is a tick in the

‘Don’t show this Wizard again’
box.

Click the ‘Complete’ button.

Ax – Basic Setup

Printer Inking Up –

Fluid Level Sensor Calibration

Printer Configuration
• Fluid Level Calibration

At install or after a software update the

printer may recommend a fluid calibration.

If required perform the following:

Ensure there is no fluid in the solvent

reservoirs and the iTech module is not fitted.

Navigate to Setup / Diagnostics and the Tests

tab.
Printer Configuration
• Fluid Level Calibration (cont…)

Swipe the menu up and at the bottom of the list

of programs the Calibrate Ink sensor and
Calibrate solvent sensor.

Press each button in turn to calibrate the ink

and solvent sensor with no fluids present. A
status box will appear for approx. 10sec
confirming the calibration is occurring.

After calibrating both sensors the printer is

now ready to ink up and bleed/prime!
Ax – Basic Setup

Printer Inking Up –

Bleeding/Priming the printer

Printer type and Ink Configuration

Navigate to the Setup page –

‘System Information’ button.

Overview confirm ink type model

and nozzle.

If required to change then service

key is required to allow selection.
Fitting of ITM

Using correct wash lubricate

low drip valves and ITM.

Fit ITM into position until

fully locked in.

Proceed to check fluids

Printer Ink-up
• Calibration and Checks

Ensure that the iTech module is the correct type:

• ITM02 for dye based

• ITM03 for Heavy Duty inks

Without opening the fluids, offer up the cartridges to the

Quality Management Module to interrogate the system and
ensure the correct ink is in use.

Three solid green lights should appear on the QMM after a

short period of flashing.

If any RED or AMBER lights appear, check the screen for any
errors and check the ink type and printer setup!
Printer Ink-up
• Fluid filling

Now, using the correct PPE, fit and deposit the fluids.

Do not remove the flow assist valves from the

MUM or ITM.

Navigate to the Fluid Level indication screen in the

swipe-down menu at the Home screen.

You should now see the fluid levels increasing in real

time.

Also the level status indications in the bottom status

bar should eventually change colour.

Remove the gutter line bung at the print head!

Printer Ink-up
• Bleeding/Priming
Once both fluid level indications are green,
you are ready to bleed/prime the ink system
and head.

From the ‘Setup’ menu select the ‘Wizards’

tab.

Select the ‘Ink Priming wizard’.

Press ‘Start’.
Printer Ink-up
• Bleeding/Priming (cont…)
The priming process will start and bleed out
the primary and secondary ink circuit. Also
the print head including the flush line.

After several minutes the indication will

report ‘The priming process has finished’.

Press OK to return to the Wizard screen.

Check the screen for further errors.

Printer Settings
• Inspection Menu

Inspection can be found under Setup/Adjustments

menu on the Inspection tab.

In this section there is the possibility to set an

inspection reminder.

Also there is a place to enter information about

parts replacements which will be logged in the
Domino Cloud.

Pressing ‘Add’ will allow you to enter details

about component replacements with comments.
Printer Start
• Printer Start up

Double check that the gutter

bung is removed and then
sequence the printer ON.

The printer will perform a

further bleed/purge on the
first start-up.
Jet alignment If needed
Print calibration if necessary
Encoder and product detect / Print delay
settings
Printer Start
• Printer Start up

Create a new label and

sent to print……

The Print Optimisation

menu can be used to
set orientation and
print delays.
Printer Settings
• Printer optimisation Menu
The Printer Optimisation menu contains:

- Print delay (mm)

- Invert (Global)

- Reverse (Global)

- Print Height (adjustment from calibrated

height).
• Bold and I.C. Gap are in SETUP / GLOBAL PRINT
SETTINGS / APPEARANCE.
Ax – Basic Setup

Domino Cloud Services -

Installing a DCI unit (Domino Cloud Interface)
Domino Cloud Services
• Connecting a DCI unit

– The DCI unit is provided with

installation instructions to
install. Please follow them
carefully.
– On early models an additional
230V a.c. power point is
required to power the DCI
unit.
– Following are instructions to
assemble another box with
twin extension socket to
power both the printer and
DCI from one 230V socket.
Domino Cloud Services
• Connecting the DCI power with the Printer Power

– The early DCI unit was

provided in a IP66 plastic
enclosure but with a separate
external power supply which
was not IP66.
– To ensure that the IP66
rating was maintained the
following assembly was
developed: