Sojet Elfin II Bedienungsanleitung
Edition: C20140715A
High Resolution Inkjet Printer
User Manual
XiaMen Sojet Electronics Co.,Ltd.
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IMPORTANT
To ensure the best printing quality, we recommend using only our specified Elfin series of
cartridges and the corresponding accessories. Any malfunction or poor printing quality
caused by improper use of other kinds of inks or accessories will be not be guarranteed.
Safety Precautions
There is high voltage inside the machine when it is live. Maintenance or disassembly by
unqualified or unauthorized person is strictly prohibited, so as not to cause any accident.
Machine must be reliably grounded by connecting the grounding wire for the machine during
equipment setup. Unreliable grounding will result in machine failure that the machine cannot
work normally.
Do not expose ink to direct sunlight or high temperature (35℃above). The heat of direct sun-
light or high temperature will affect ink’s storage life and print quality.
If you get ink spill on the eyes or skin during use, please clean your eyes or skin by clean
water.
Ink leakage inside printer can result in burnout damage to the machine. Switch off the
machine and unplug it from power outlet when there’s ink leakage inside printer. Contact
qualified service technician for test and repair.
Warning Signs
Caution: The sign “ ” indicates information for caution of possible damage to hardware
of inkjet printer or data loss.
Attention: The sign “ ” indicates important notes helpful for your trouble-free operation
of the machine.
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Content
Introduction
Chapter One: Important Precautions for Using ElfinⅡ
1.1 Important Setup Precautions
1.2 Important Operation Precautions
Chapter Two: Setup and Installation Instructions
2.1 Printheads Adjustment and Installation
2.1.1 Printheads Adjustment
2.1.2 Single Printhead Installation
2.1.3 Double Printheads Installation
2.1.4 Anti-Shock Mechanism & Plate (Optional)
2.1.5 Bracket Installation
Chapter Three: ElfinⅡIntroduction
3.1 Elfin ⅡPrinter
3.2 Technical Specifications
Chapter Four: How to Use the Printer and the Check Work before/after Use
4.1 How to Use the Printer
4.2 Check Work before Use
4.3 Check Work after Use
Chapter Five: Printer Operation Instructions
5.1 Main Interface
5.2 Printing Management
5.2.1 Find/Preview Data
5.2.2 Start Printing / Printing Report
5.2.3 Printing Delay
5.2.4 Print Initial Values
5.2.5 Offset Adjustment
5.2.6 Stop Printing
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5.3 New/Edit Data
5.3.1 New/Edit Data
5.3.2 Add Text Object
5.3.3 Add Production Date Object
5.3.4 Add Expiration Date Object
5.3.5 Add Image Logo Object
5.3.6 Add Counter Object
5.3.7 Add Shift Code Object
5.3.8 Add Barcode Object
5.3.9 Add dynamical text
5.3.10 Add dynamical LOGO
5.3.11 Delete Data or Object
5.4 System Management
5.4.1 System Setting
5.4.2 Edit Options
5.4.3 Printing Options
5.4.4 User Management
5.4.5 Special Features
5.4.6 Screen Touch Correction
5.5 Tools Management
5.5.1 Image Management
5.5.2 System Upgrade
5.5.3 System Backup
5.5.4 System Record
5.5.5 About Equipment
5.5.6 System Reset
5.6 Edit Input Method Options
5.7 Status Bar
Chapter Six: Care and Maintenance
6.1 Printer Care and Maintenance
6.2 Ink Cartridge Care and Maintenance
Chapter Seven: Troubleshooting
7.1 Troubleshooting for Ink Cartridge
7.2 Troubleshooting for Printer
Appendix 1: Terms and Definitions
Appendix 2：Offset Adjustment Example
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Please read this manual carefully before you use this equipment.
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of ElfinⅡhigh resolution printer. We want you to get helpful information
for your work with this equipment; therefore we would like to explain a little bit about how to use this
machine by this user manual by the following content:
Important precautions for use of the machine
Introduction of printer: Parts and components of the machine
Setup and Installation Instructions: Instructions for Equipment Setup and Cartridge Installation.
How to use the printer and the check work before/after use of the printer: explanations of general
operation and startup/shutdown.
Operation instructions: explanations on how to new/edit data for printing, and how to adjust
printer settings.
Care and Maintenance: Care and maintenance for printer and cartridge
Troubleshooting: Common failures occurred and solutions
Appendix 1 - Terms and Definitions: Definitions for terms used in this document.
Please read this user manual carefully before first use of the printer for full understanding and atten-
tion of important information so that you will get maximum use from your new equipment. This will
also help you have a quick reference to related sections when you have any problems during use.
Note 1: If you cannot solve the problem encountered during use, please contact us for assistance.
Note 2: The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The amended informa-
tion will be updated in user manual by new edition.
Note 3: Any machine failure or damage caused by user’s negligence in following this manual will not
be covered by the warranty.
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Chapter One: Important Precautions for Using ElfinⅡ
Welcome to use ElfinⅡPrinter. In order to protect your personal safety and user rights, ensure
correct installation and operation, and full play of the machine, it is important that you read the
precautions carefully.
1.1 Important Setup Precautions
1.1.1 Use exclusive power supply for the equipment. Do not share same power supply with other
equipment. Besides, Installation of an additional UPS is recommended.
1.1.2 Mount the support in sound and stable place. Do not choose the location that will be easily
affected by shock or sway.
1.1.3 Choose well-working conveyor belt for high print quality.
1.1.4 Add deflector to the printer for production line setup in order to prevent any printing object
hitting the nozzle plate to cause damage.
1.1.5 Make sure the printer is well grounded.
1.1.6 Maintain the distance between deflector and printing object at 0.5-2.5mm as recommended.
1.1.7 Make sure to insert and remove the ink cartridge by an angle of 15 degree so as not to cause
damage to the cartridge.
1.1.8 Make sure the setup environment is tidy and clean. Clean the dust on printer from time to time
when dusty environment is unavoidable.
1.2 Important Operation Precautions
1.2.1 Do not poke or impact the touch screen sharply.
1.2.2 Do not cover up the built-in photocell. Otherwise the printer doesn’t print.
1.2.3 Use Non-woven to wipe the nozzle plate when the print is not clear or dots are missing.
1.2.4 Set print delay value for best print result when print position changes (see Section 5.2.3).
1.2.5 Do not insert or remove ink cartridge while the machine is in printing process so as not to cause
damage to the cartridge.
1.2.6 Do not use compressed air for cleaning the touch screen. High pressure of the compressed air
will damage the touch screen.
1.2.7 Do not use compressed air for direct or indirect cleaning of the ink cartridge. High pressure of
the compressed air will damage the nozzle plate.
1.2.8 Read Chapter Seven for troubleshooting when there’s failure occurs. If you cannot solve the
problem encountered, contact your local dealer or our after-sale service.
Note: Depending on properties, some ink cartridge may require to be removed from printer after
use. Turn off the machine and remove the cartridge from printer. Wipe the printhead clean with Non-
woven; cap the printhead with the designed cap for prevention of the nozzles from clogging.
(Contact our after-sale service for information of ink properties.)
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Chapter Two: Installation and Setup Instructions
2.1.1 Printheads Adjustment
2.1.2 Single Printhead Installation
Single Printhead for Side Printing Single Printhead for Down Printing.
2.1 Printheads Adjustment and Installation
Aviation connector default status
Note: for easy operation, installation direction can be
adjusted.
Remove the 3 screws on the connector, take off
the plate, place it into another direction as shown
on the picture, then fasten the screws back.
Connector Adjustment Finish
Fix the two printheads together by 2pcs M3*10
screws；(The diameter of the screwdriver needs to
be less than 3.5mm.)
Fasten the anti-shock plate on the printheads by
3pcs M3*10 screws.
Double printheads installation finish.
Note: While install anti-shock plate, its direction can
be adjusted according to production line direction.
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2.1.3 Double Printheads Installation
2.1.4：Anti-Shock Mechanism & Plate (Optional)
Part List
Installation
Single Printhead
Combined Printheads
Note: Installation for single printhead is the same as combined printheads.
Note: The installation direction can be adjusted.
Note: The anti-shock mechanism and plate is optional, according to demand.
Combined printheads side printing
Note: The installation direction can be adjusted. Combined printheads downward printing
Anti-Shock
Mechanism
Anti-Shock Plate
M4*8 screws
(fix printhead)
M3*10 screws
(fix anti-shock plate)
Anti-Shock
Mechanism
Anti-Shock Plate
M4*8 screws
(fix printhead)
M3*10 screws
(fix anti-shock plate)
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2.1.4 Bracket Installation
Installation details, please refer to the installation video in the USB disk.
Down Printing of Single Printhead Side Printing of Single Printhead
Side Printing of Double Printheads
Separate Printheads Installation
Down Printing of Double Printheads
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3.1 Printer
Chapter Three: Introduction
USB Port
Power
Ethernet port
DB15 port
On-Off Switch
Port of
Printhead 1
Port of
Printhead 2
Note：1) DB15 port：can connect with external photocell, encoder, alarm kit or external data
source.
2) Ethernet port: can connect with Ethernet cable or external data source.
3) USB port: can connect with USB or external data source.
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