INK JET PRINTER FOR INDUSTRIAL MARKING

Hitachi Printer Standard Specification

Model RX

[ RX-S, RX-B type]

This document describes the general specifications and functions of the

Hitachi IJ Printer RX.

It is requested that you thoroughly read this document as you

consider purchasing Hitachi IJ printers.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

All inquiries should be addressed to your nearest Hitachi distributor.
 Safety Precautions
● Before using the printer, thoroughly read the following safety precautions for optimum printer use.
● You should observe the precautions set forth below in order to use the product properly and
avoid endangering or causing damage to you or other persons. For the purpose of clarifying the
severity of injury or damage and likelihood of occurrence, the precautions are classified into two
categories, WARNING and CAUTION, which both describe the hazardous situations that may
arise if you ignore the precautions and perform an incorrect handling or operating procedure. The
precautions in these two categories are both important and must therefore be observed without
fail.

WARNING is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which

WARNING may cause severe personal injury or death if the warning against
performing an incorrect handling procedure is ignored.
CAUTION is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which may
CAUTION cause personal injury or property damage if the caution against
performing an incorrect handling procedure is ignored.

● If the caution in the CAUTION category is ignored, serious results may occur depending
on the situation.
● After the manual has been read, it must be stored in such a location that all printer operation
personnels can refer to it at all times.
● All the instructions set forth in this manual are important and must therefore be observed
without fail.

Pictograph Examples

The △ symbols are used to indicate precautions (including those related to

potential hazards and warnings) to be observed. Detailed information is furnished
by a picture within the symbol outline (a shock hazard is indicated by the example
shown at left).
The ○ symbols are used to describe prohibited actions. The details of a
prohibited action are given by a picture within or near the symbol outline (the
example shown at left dictates that you must keep flames away).
The ● symbols are used to describe required actions. Detailed instructions are
given by a picture within the symbol outline (the example shown at left dictates that
a ground connection must be made).

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 Safety Precautions (Continued)
WARNING
● Ensure that there is no flame-generating or arc-generating device around
the printer.
The ink and makeup are both flammable and could be ignited or cause fire.
Fire can be generated by matches, lighters, cigarettes, heaters,
stoves, gas burners, welders, grinders or static electricity. Arcs may
be generated from open-type relays, switches, or brush motors.
Before handling the ink and makeup, remove static electricity from your
body, peripheral equipment, and so on. In the interest of safety,
position a dry-chemical fire extinguisher near the printer.
● Since the ink and makeup contain organic solvents, install the printer
at an adequately ventilated location.
(1) Never install the printer in an enclosed space.
(2) Connect exhaust equipment to the printer in order to prevent it from
filling with organic solvent vapor.
● Use an AC voltage of 100 to 120V or 200 to 240V ±10% only and a
power frequency of 50 Hz or 60 Hz only.
If the above requirements are not met, the electric parts may overheat and burn,
creating a risk of fire or electric shock.

● Never drain the ink or makeup waste solution into a public sewer system.
Waste disposal must comply with all appropriate regulations. Consult the
appropriate regulatory agency for further information.
● The printer must be managed in compliance with all appropriate
regulations.
Read and understand the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
before using any ink or makeup.
● If an earthquake, fire, or other emergency occurs while the printer
is engaged in printing or just turned on, press the main power switch
to turn off the power.
● Use Hitachi approved consumables and periodic replacement parts.
Using products that are not designated by Hitachi possibly causes failure in certain
functions.
● Ensure that all electrical wiring, connections and grounding comply
with applicable codes. Properly connect the printer to its dedicated
ground.
Complete the above procedure to avoid electrical shock hazards.
● When performing welding operation, keep enough space between IJ printer
and welding work area to prevent the arc from becoming the origin of fire.
Also, ensure to employ the insulation of the printhead and IJ printer frame to
avoid the welding current flow to the control section in the printer, as well as
making the earth connection exclusively for the printer.

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 Safety Precautions (Continued)
CAUTION
● Take operator training for Hitachi IJP before use.
The operator training will be conducted when the printer is installed and
a trial run is performed to adjust the unit.
Therefore, the person(s) responsible for the printer should take the training.

● Use the printer in the environment of ambient temperature and

relative humidity 30-90%RH (no condensation) that are specified
for each nozzle diameter and ink used.
(1) If ambient humidity is 85 to 90%RH, please purge inside of print head by dry air.
(2) If you use the printer under environmental conditions other than stated
above, print irregularities, erratic printer operations, and printer
malfunction may occur.

● Since the ink and makeup contain organic solvents, observe the
following handling precautions.
(1) Secure adequate space for the ink/makeup handling area and printer
installation site. At least 200 m3 must be provided per print head.
Ensure that adequate ventilation is provided.
(2) When handling the ink or makeup, wear protective gloves and safety goggles
to avoid direct skin contact. If the ink or makeup comes into contact with skin,
wash thoroughly with soap and warm or cold water.
(3) When transferring the ink or makeup to or from a bottle, exercise caution to
prevent it from coming into contact with the printer or surrounding articles.
If there is any spillage, immediately wipe it clean using a cloth moistened
with ethyl alcohol.
(4) Notice that there is a possibility that a cap and a content may fly with inner
pressure when opening the container of ink and makeup.
(5) Please open a cap of container on an even place.

● Ink and makeup must be stored as flammable liquids. Storage must

comply with local regulatory requirements. Consult the appropriate
regulatory agency for further information.

● If extraneous noise enters the printer, it may malfunction or break down.

For maximum noise immunity, observe the following installation and
wiring precautions.
(1) Ensure that 100 to 120 VAC or 200 to 240 VAC power cables are not
bundled with other power supply cables.
(2) Insulate the printer main body and print head so that they do not come
into direct contact with the conveyor or other devices.
(3) If the employed print target detector is housed in a metal case, use a
plastic mounting brace for the purpose of insulating the detector from
the conveyor and other devices.
(4) Be sure that the print target detector wiring is not bundled together
with other power supply cables.

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 Contents
Safety Precautions

1. Scope of Delivery ···································································································· 2

1.1 Items to be delivered·························································································· 2

2. Basic Specifications ································································································ 3

2.1 General Specifications ······················································································· 3
2.2 Printing Specifications························································································ 4
2.3 Conveyor Specifications ·················································································· 18
2.4 Input / Output Signal Specifications ································································· 21
2.5 Standard Communication Function Specifications
(RX-S: Standard, RX-B: Option) ······································································· 26
2.6 Primary Power Supply Connection ·································································· 28
2.7 Ink Specifications ····························································································· 29

3. Precautions ··········································································································· 30
3.1 Delivery Conditions ·························································································· 30
3.2 Installation Precautions···················································································· 30
3.3 Cautions on Operating Time when Printer is in Service··································· 33

4. Print Target Conditions and Printed Character Quality ········································· 34

4.1 Materials and Coating Agent············································································ 34
4.2 Printed Surface Conditions ·············································································· 34
4.3 Printed Surface Shape····················································································· 34
4.4 Print Target Temperature················································································· 34
4.5 Printed Character Quality················································································· 34

5. Maintenance ········································································································· 35
5.1 Performing Maintenance·················································································· 35
5.2 Warranty ·········································································································· 35
5.3 Maintenance Services to be provided in Event of Failure Occurrence············· 35
5.4 Notes on Maintenance Services ······································································ 35
5.5 Consumables ··································································································· 36

6. Optional Functions (RX-S only)············································································· 37

6.1 Software Options ····························································································· 37
6.2 Hardware Options ···························································································· 38

Attached Drawing 1 Model RX-SD/RX-BD IJ Printer Outside Dimensions ············· 39

Attached Drawing 2 Model RX-SD IJ Printer Outside Dimentions

with 6m Printhead Cable Option············································ 40

Attached Drawing 3 Printhead Outside Dimensions (65µm Nozzle)······················· 41

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1. Scope of Delivery
1.1 Items to be delivered

Quantity
No. Item name Remarks
RX-S RX-B

Main body: See Attached Drawings 1 and 2

1 IJ printer main body 1 1 Printhead: See Attached Drawing 3

2 Instruction manual 1 1
3 Technical manual 1 1
4 One-page sheet 1 1
5 Magnifying glass 1 1
6 Tweezers 1 1
7 Cleaning bottle 1 1
8 Beaker (with handle) 1 1
9 Wide-mouthed bottle 1 1
10 Wiping paper 1 1
11 Nozzle seal plate 1 1
12 Cable Seal 3 3 For power cable and external signal cable sealing
13 Cable clamp 1 1
14 Vinyl bag with fastener 1 1
15 Filter 75 1 1 Spare part for Recovery filter & Makeup filter.
16 Nozzle tool 2 2 For replacement of orifice
(The quantities indicated above are those per printer unit.)

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2. Basic Specifications
2.1 General Specifications
Item Specifications
Model RX-SD160 / RX-BD160
Nozzle diameter 65µm
Number of printheads 1
Ink type JP-K67, JP-K69, etc.
Makeup type TH-TYPE A, etc.
Primary power supply

Input voltage AC 100 to 120V/200 to 240 V ±10%

Power frequency 50/60Hz
Power consumption 150 VA max.

Inlet connector, 3-pin, L-type (See chapter 2.6)

Connection
Cable length: 5m max.
Grounding Ensure that all electrical wiring and connections comply with applicable codes.
Input operating control
Touch panel (operating sound provided).
section
Display section 10.4" backlight LCD.
400(W) x 320(D) x 480(H) mm
dimensions
Outside

Main body See Attached Drawing 1 & 2. Drawing 2 shows 6m Printhead Cable Option.
40x40x235 mm
Printhead See Attached Drawing 3.
Printhead cable length 4m (inline/90-degrees), 6m (RX-S: Option)
Weight (Except for the ink Main body: approx. 22.5 kg;
and the makeup) Printhead (with 4m cable): approx.2.5 kg.
Enclosure

Main body Stainless, Hair-line finish.

Printhead Stainless, Aluminum.

Ambient temperature 0 to 45 °C (for JP-K67, JP-K69 ink) , 0 to 35 °C (6m Printhead Cable Option)
Approx.30 to 90%RH
Ambient humidity (1) Non-condensing, Non-freezing
(2) When humidity is 85-90%RH, please purge inside of printhead by dry air.
Protective structure IP55
Corrosive gas Free of corrosive gas
Vibrations Approx. 1.96 m/s2 or less

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2.2 Printing Specifications
Item Specifications
Input operation Touch panel (operating sound provided)
Display Backlight Color LCD (640 H x 480 V dots)
Printhead mounting
All directions
orientation
Maximum RX-S 65µm nozzle machine Up to 1,256 characters/sec. (Option: Up to 2,513)
print speed RX-B 65µm nozzle machine Up to 837 characters/sec.
[Condition] 5x5 dots, inter-character space of 1 dot, 1-line printing, no “Product speed matching” provided.
Maximum print
frequency Once every 7 ms (8,574 pieces/minute)
(maximum processing (5x5 dots, one character per message)
capability)
Numeral : 10 characters [ 0 ~ 9 ]
Uppercase alphabetic: 26 characters [ A ~ Z ]
Lowercase alphabetic: 26 characters [ a ~ z ]
Standard
General symbol : 27 characters
characters
［ （）＋−×／．：，＜＞［］＝？；＊＿■！ ＃＄％＆￥］
Space : 1 character
Total : 90 characters
[Example] Simple Chinese
Fixed 24 types
The number of types will vary
characters
depending on the initial setting.
(5x8 and 7x10
dots only)
Printed characters

Single-byte characters for seven general symbols: (' . : , ; ! space) can be used.
[Example] Widthwise centers can be aligned.
Single-byte characters
Single-byte
characters
ABC : Spaces
ABCDEF

Katakana “ア-ン” (including dullness, semi-dullness, macron, double consonant)

characters
- 5x8 and 7x10: Dullness and semi-dullness are handled as 2 characters.
(5x8,7x10,10x12,
12x16,18x24dots only) - 10x12, 12x16 and 18x24: Dullness and semi-dullness are handled as 1 character.
Special characters
Characters with accent : 109 characters
(5x8,9x8,7x10,10x12,
Russian characters : 66 characters
12x16,18x24,24x32
Greek characters : 49 characters
[RX-S: Option] dots
The types will vary depending on the initial setting.
only)
Arabic characters 135 characters (5x8, 10x12, 12x16, 18x24, 24x32 [RX-S: Option] dots only)
Any desired dot patterns can be created and registered as user patterns.
RX-S: Up to 200 characters can be registered for each dot matrix.
User patterns
Up to 50 patterns (Horizontal 320 dots max.) can be registered for each dot matrix.
RX-B: Up to 50 characters can be registered for each dot matrix.
RX-S: 5x5, 5x8 (5x7), 7x10, 9x8 (9x7), 11x11(Chinese only), 10x12, 12x16, 18x24
Standard dot matrix (Option: 4x5, 24x32)
(Horizontal(H) x RX-B: 5x5, 5x8 (5x7), 7x10, 9x8 (9x7), 11x11(Chinese only), 10x12, 12x16, 18x24
Vertical(V)) [ 5x8 (5x7)] : Either 5x8 or 5x7 can be selected.
[ 9x8 (9x7)] : Either 9x8 or 9x7 can be selected.

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RX-S: Up to three (3) lines can be printed. (Option: Up to five (5) lines)
RX-B: Up to three (3) lines can be printed.
· The number of printable lines is limited depending on the dot matrix.
Font RX-S (Option) RX-B
4x5 - (Up to 5 lines) -
5x5 Up to 3 lines (Up to 5 lines) Up to 3 lines
Number of print lines 5 x 8 (5 x 7) Up to 3 lines (Up to 4 lines) Up to 3 lines
7 x 10 Up to 3 lines (Up to 3 lines) Up to 3 lines
9 x 8 (9 x 7) Up to 3 lines (Up to 4 lines) Up to 3 lines
11x11
(Chinese only) Up to 2 line (Up to 2 lines) 2 line

10 x 12 Up to 2 line (Up to 2 lines) 2 line

12 x 16 1 line (Up to 2 lines) 1 line
18 x 24 1 line (1 line) 1 line
24 x 32 - (1 line) -

· The print message consists of up to 100 print items.

[Examples]
Example 1 Example 2
2-column, 1-line structure 2-column, 2-line structure
Column 1 Column 2 Column 1 Column 2
Print item [Print item (1)] [Print item (2)] [Print item (1)] [Print item (3)]
arrangement [Print item (2)] [Print item (4)]
Print USE BY 131201 USE BY 131201
Column / line structure example Lot 123456
Remarks In this example, "USE BY" is entered in In this example, "Lot" is entered
the print item (1) position with a date in the print item (2) position with a lot
entered in the print item (2) position. number entered in the print item (4)
position and the same entries made in the
print item (1) and (3) positions as in
Example 1.

Maximum number of Unit: Characters per line

print characters RX-S (Option) RX-B
1 line 120 (1000) 60
2 lines 60 (500) 30
3 lines 40 (333) 20
4 lines - (250) -
5 lines - (200) -

· Any column arrangement can be made by combining desired standard dot matrixes.
[Example] 2-line print
USE BY 1 3 1 2 0 2 7x10 dot matrix
Lot 1 2 3 4 5 5x 8 dot matrix

· Up to eight columns having different formats can be mixed together.

· Columns differing in the number of lines, line spacing, or dot matrix have different formats.
[Example] Print message having four different formats
(Formats (3) and (4) differ in line spacing.)
Dot mixture function
5x8
5x8 7x10 7x10
18x24 7x10 7x10 7x10
(1) (2) (3) (4)
· The total number of vertical dots is limited.
RX-S: Combinations are allowed as far as the total number of vertical dots
does not exceed 30 dots. (Option: 32 dots)
RX-B: Combinations are allowed as far as the total number of vertical dots
does not exceed 30 dots.

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· This function is used to adjust the intervals between characters.
· The inter-character space can be adjusted over the following ranges.
4x5 dots : 0 to 28 dots (RX-S: Option)
5x5 dots : 0 to 27 dots [Example] Inter-character space: 2 dots
5x8 dots : 0 to 27 dots
Inter-character space 7x10 dots : 0 to 25 dots
9x8 dots : 0 to 23 dots
adjustment function
11x11 dots : 0 to 21 dots (Chinese only)
10x12 dots : 0 to 22 dots
12x16 dots : 0 to 20 dots
18x24 dots : 0 to 14 dots : Non-printed dot
24x32 dots : 0 to 8 dots (RX-S: Option)
· This function is used to adjust the intervals between the lines for multi-line
print operations.
· The line spacing can be adjusted over the following ranges:
[Example]
Line spacing 2 lines : 0 to 2 dots
adjustment function 3 lines : 0 to 2 dots Line Spacing
4 lines : 0 to 2 dots (RX-S: Option)
1 dot
5 lines : 0 to 2 dots (RX-S: Option)

· This function is used to increase the number of horizontally arranged dots, i.e.,
to thicken printed characters.
· The character width can be increased in the range of twofold to ninefold.
· The standard-width and the increased-width characters are allowed to coexist.
Bold function [Example]

Standard-width Twofold-width Threefold-width

Barcode print · The code39, ITF, NW-7, EAN-13, EAN-13 add-on 5, EAN-8, Code 128, UPC-A,
function UPC-E and GS1 DataBar (Limited) bar codes can be printed.
· The Human-Readable information can be added to the barcode as follows:
(RX-S only) EAN-13, EAN-13 add-on 5, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E and GS1 DataBar (Limited,
Omnidirectional)
· Printing of Data matrix, QR code and Micro QR code are possible.
Two-dimensional code
[Example]
print function

(RX-S: Option)

DM8x32 DM16x16 QR Code Micro QR code

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 Item Specifications
Data matrix: Character size and maximum character numbers
Character size (HxV) 5×8 12×16 18×24
DM size (VxH) 8×32 16×16 16×36 16×48 18×18 20×20 22×22 24×24
Vertical dots *1 8 16 16 16 18 20 22 24
Numeral only *2 20 24 64 98 36 44 60 72
Alphabet only *2 10 12 32 49 18 22 30 36
Alpha-numeral *2 10-19 12-23 32-63 49-97 18-35 22-43 30-59 36-71
*1 Vertical dots are used only for print speed calculation.
*2 The number of characters which can be coded will vary depending on the array of
Two-dimensional code
alphabetic and numeric characters.
Print function - Data
matrix (DM)
[Rule for calculating character digit numbers]
(RX-S only) 1 alphabetic character is counted as 1 digit.
When 1 numeric character is independent, it is counted as 1 digit.
When numeric characters are consecutive, 2 characters are counted as 1 digit.
If there is only 1 numeric character remaining, it is counted as 1 digit.
For DM 16x16, the total digit number of above calculation must be within 12 digits.
For DM 8x32, the total digit number of above calculation must be within 10 digits.
[Example]
ABC 1 2 3 4 5 D6E
3 characters 3 characters total 9 digits
= 3 digits 1 digit 1digit 1digit = 3 digits

QR code: Correction level

Correction level Correction Capability Support
Level L Approx.7% No
Level M Approx. 15% Yes
Level Q Approx. 25% Yes
Level H Approx. 30% No

QR code: Character size and maximum character numbers (Level M)

*1 Used only
Character size 18x24 24x32 for print
QR code size 21x21 25x25 29x29 speed
calculation.
Vertical dots *1 21 25 29
Numeral only 34 63 101
Two-dimensional code Capital letter, Numeral 20-29 38-58 61-96
print function - Alpha-numeral, symbol 14-29 26-58 42-96
QR code [Note] The number of characters which can be coded will vary depending on the array of
characters.
(RX-S only)
QR code: Character size and maximum character numbers (Level Q)
*1 Used only
Character size 18x24 24x32 for print
QR code size 21x21 25x25 29x29 speed
calculation.
Vertical dots *1 21 25 29
Numeral only 27 48 77
Capital letter, Numeral 16-22 29-43 47-72
Alpha-numeral, symbol 11-22 20-43 32-72
[Note] The number of characters which can be coded will vary depending on the array of
characters.

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Micro QR code: Character size and maximum character numbers (Level M)
Character size 12x16 *1 Used only
for print
Micro QR code size 15x15 speed
calculation.
Vertical dots *1 15
Numeral only 18
Two-dimensional code Capital letter, Numeral 11-15
print function -
Alpha-numeral, symbol 7-15
Micro QR code [Note] The number of characters which can be coded will vary depending on the array of
characters.
(RX-S only) Correction level is fixed to level M.

· This function is used to change the vertical character dot pitch for character
height adjustment purposes.
· The character height can be adjusted by changing the character height setting
and the distance to the print target (10 to 30 mm at 65 µm nozzle machine).
Total character Total character
Dot matrix Dot matrix
height (mm) height (mm)
4x5 (1 line) Approx. 1.7 to 3 mm 7x10 (2 or 3 lines) Approx. 6 to 8 mm
Character height 4x5 (2 to 5 lines) Approx. 3.5 to 10 mm 10x12 (1 line) Approx. 3.5 to 6 mm
adjustment function 5x5 (1 line) Approx. 1.7 to 3 mm 10x12 (2 lines) Approx. 6 to 8 mm
5x5 (2 to 5 lines) Approx. 3.5 to 10 mm 12x16 (1 line) Approx. 4 to 8 mm
5x8 (1 line) Approx. 2 to 4 mm 12x16 (2 lines) Approx. 8 to 10 mm
5x8 (2 to 4 lines) Approx. 4.5 to 8 mm 18x24 (1 line) Approx. 6.5 to 10 mm
7x10 (1 line) Approx. 3 to 4 mm 24x32 (1 line) Approx. 8 to 10 mm
[Note] Total character height is the value of 65µm nozzle machine at 20°C.
4x5 and 24x32 are RX-S options.
· This function is used to change the horizontal character dot pitch for
character width adjustment purposes.
Character width · The adjustment range varies with the Line speed and ink drop use rate settings.
adjustment function · Use this function for fine character width adjustment. In case of rough adjustment
(increasing the width), adjust the ink drop use rate setting first. For better print
quality, it is better to set ink drop use rate as small as possible.

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· This function is used to change the positioning orientation of the characters to
be printed.
· One of the following four character orientations can be selected.

[Examples]
(a) Normal, normal direction (b) Normal, reverse direction

Character orientation Order of printing Order of printing

change function
(c) Upside down, reverse direction (d) Upside down, normal direction

Order of printing Order of printing

: Printed dot
: Dot being printed
: Dot to be printed next

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· Chimney print characters consist of characters written vertically.
[Font: 5x3, 5x5, 7x5]

Chimney print
function [Example] Chimney print 5x3 dots
The inter-character space can be
(RX-S : Option) adjusted over the following ranges.
5x3 dots: 0 to 27 dots
5x5 dots: 0 to 27 dots
7x5 dots: 0 to 25 dots

Inter-character space: 1dot

· Characters are rotated by 180 degrees for each printing and printed so that
the characters can be read by viewing from the top and the bottom.

DIN print function

*) DIN: Deutsche
[Print 1] [Print 2] [Print 3] Work
Industrie-Norm

(RX-S: Option)
Line
direction
[Example] DIN print

· The plural print items can be placed freely and printed.

· Horizontal (X) coordinate and Vertical coordinate (Y) shall be specified for
placement.
· The range of Horizontal (X) coordinate and Vertical (Y) coordinate are as follows.

RX-S RX-S (Option)

Horizontal (X)
0-31999 0-31999
coordinate
Free layout print Vertical (Y) 0-29 0-31
function coordinate (Vertical 30 dots) (Vertical 32 dots)

(RX-S only)
Print items are
placed freely. Plural print
items can be
overlapped.

[Example] Free layout print

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 Item Specifications
· This function is used to automatically update the date and the time
(“hour”, “minute”, and “second”).
· Not only the manufacturing date but also the "USE BY" date with “offset” setting
and other information can be printed by automatic calculation.
[Note] No “offset” can be set to “seconds”.
[Example] When the "USE BY" date setting is 10 days after the
manufacturing date of December 21 2013,
the following is printed.
MANUFACTURED:13.12.21
USE BY:13.12.31
The following print is obtained on the next day.
MANUFACTURED:13.12.22
USE BY:14.01.01
Calendar function · It is possible to specify whether or not to include “today” when performing
“offset” calculations. If “today” is included, "one day before the same day" will be
[Calendar-related function] the result. (= “Offset from yesterday”)
[Example] In case where the "USE BY" date is 1 month after
the manufacturing date of November 1, 2013:
(a) When "Offset From yesterday” is designated: USE BY 13.11.30.
(b) When "Offset From today" is designated: USE BY 13.12.01
· Up to 4 digit can be set to represent the year (AD).
· One calendar block consists of up to 20 characters.
· Up to 8 (RX-S* ) calendar blocks using Calendar-related functions can be set.
* RX-S: Up to 2 (Option: Up to 8), RX-B: Up to 2
· Both any Calendar-related function and the Count function can not be set
in the same block.
· In one block, EITHER ONE of Calendar-related functions, such as an example of
up to nine (9) of [Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minutes, Second, Serial date, Week
number, Day of the week] OR Work shift code print function OR Time count print
function can be set by itself.
· This function is used to suppress the printing of “0” when the tenth digit
of the month or day is “0”.
[Example] (Substituted with space)
Calendar function MANUFACTURED 13.09.05 MANUFACTURED 13. 9. 5
with zero
Spaces are printed.
suppression
[Example] (Substituted with space and left-justified)
MANUFACTURED 13.09.05 MANUFACTURED 13. 9. 5

Spaces are printed.

· This function is used to print the months from January to December using
3-character code. The following examples are initially set:
[Example]
January ··· JAN, February ··· FEB, March ··· MAR, April ··· APR,
May ··· MAY, June ··· JUN, July ··· JUL, August ··· AUG,
Month code print September ··· SEP, October ··· OCT, November ··· NOV, December ··· DEC
function
· Up to 8 (RX-S* ) calendar blocks using Calendar-related functions can be set.
[Calendar-related function] * RX-S: Up to 2 (Option: Up to 8), RX-B: Up to 2
· Both any Calendar-related function and the Count function can not be set
in the same block.
· In one block, EITHER ONE of Calendar-related functions, such as an example of
up to nine (9) of [Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minutes, Second, Serial date, Week
number, Day of the week] OR Work shift code print function OR Time count print
function can be set by itself.

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· This function automatically counts the number of days of the current date
from January 1 of the year.
· This function distinguish the leap years from the common years.
[Example]
1/1 1/2 ··· 2/28 2/29 3/1 ··· 12/31
Common year 1 2 ··· 59 - 60 ··· 365
Leap year 1 2 ··· 59 60 61 ··· 366
· This function can calculate date offset.
Serial date print [Example]
function Prepared : 2013. 1.31
Use before : 2013. 2. 4 (Offset: 4 days)
[Calendar-related function] Number of days : 35
· Up to 8 (RX-S* ) calendar blocks using Calendar-related functions can be set.
* RX-S: Up to 2 (Option: Up to 8), RX-B: Up to 2
· Both any Calendar-related function and the Count function can not be set
in the same block.
· In one block, EITHER ONE of Calendar-related functions, such as an example of
up to nine (9) of [Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minutes, Second, Serial date, Week
number, Day of the week] OR Work shift code print function OR Time count print
function can be set by itself.
·This function is used to print the “week number” of the year.
· The week is defined as starting on Monday and ending on Sunday.
· The week which includes January 4th is counted as the first week of the year.
· At the beginning of the year, the days that are not included in the first week are
counted as the last week of the previous year.

[Example] “Week number” at the end and the beginning of the year:
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Week number
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 52
December
28 29 30 31 1 2 3 53
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 01
January
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 02
“Week number” and
“Day of the week” · The “Day of the week” print function makes it possible to express the
print function “Day of the week” using the numbers, as shown in the table below, and print them.

[Calendar-related function] Type of character for printing calendar "Day of the week":
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
1 to 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

· The “Week number” and the “Day of the week” can be changed by Calendar
substitution function.
· Up to 8 (RX-S* ) calendar blocks using Calendar-related functions can be set.
* RX-S: Up to 2 (Option: Up to 8), RX-B: Up to 2
· Both any Calendar-related function and the Count function can not be set
in the same block.
· In one block, EITHER ONE of Calendar-related functions, such as an example of
up to nine (9) of [Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minutes, Second, Serial date, Week
number, Day of the week] OR work shift code print function OR Time count print
function can be set by itself.

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· The print message with Calendar substitution function can be substituted and
printed when the calendar is updated. Substitutions shall be set beforehand for
Years, Months, Days, Hours, Minutes, Week numbers, and Days of the week.
Up to 99* substitutions can be set.
But note that NO replacement can be set to seconds.
* RX-S: Up to 48 (Option: Up to 99), RX-B: Up to 48

[Example]
Substitution rules (days)
1st to 10th 11th to 20th 21st to 31st
B (beginning) M (middle) E (end)
Calendar substitution Substitution rules (hours)
function 00 h 01 h 02 h 03 h 04 h ~ 22 h 23 h
A B C D E W X

Date and time Print text

1:00, December 10, 2013 1312BB
10:00, January 11, 2013 1301MK
23:00, February 26, 2013 1302EX
Print message Year : 2 digits
Month : 2 digits
Day : 1 digit (substitution used)
Hour : 1 digit (substitution used)
· This function is used to print the code for the work shift of a day using a
maximum of 10 characters.
· Start time of the work shift can be set using Hour and Minute.
· A maximum of 48 shifts can be set.

[Example]
Work shift Work shift time Shift code (print messages)
A 6:45 – 14:00 ASAKIN
B 14:00 – 21:20 HIRUKIN
C 21:20 – 2:00 SHINYA
D 2:00 – 6:45 SOUCHOU

21:20~2:00
Work shift code
print function Shift C
シフトＣ
Shift D
Work
2:00~6:45
(RX-S: Option) 14:00~21:20 shift of
Shift B a day

Shift A
シフトＡ
6:45~14:00

· 1 type of the Work shift code can be set per print message.
· This function cannot be set together with any Calendar-related function nor Time
count print function in the same block.
· Both the Work shift code print function and Count function can not be set in
the same block.
· In one block, EITHER ONE of Calendar-related functions, such as an example of
up to nine (9) of [Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minutes, Second, Serial date, Week
number, Day of the week] OR Work shift code print function OR Time count print
function can be set by itself.

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· This function is used to print “Time count” in 2 or 3 digits for a day. “Time count” is
updated in units of 5 minutes, 6 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 20 minutes or
30 minutes and returns to initial value each day.
· Initial value, Time to return to initial value (Reset time; only “Hour sharp” can be
set), and Numeric or Alphabetic characters or user patterns can be set.

[Example] Update in units of 15 minutes, and reset at 8:00 sharp.

8:00 8:15 8:30 8:00 tomorrow
Time count print
function
01 01 01 02 02 02 03 … … 96 01

(RX-S: Option) · 1 type of Time count condition can be set per print message.
· This function cannot be set together with any Calendar-related function nor Work
shift code print function in the same block.
· Both the Time count print function and Count function can not be set in the same
block.
· In one block, EITHER ONE of Calendar-related functions, such as an example of
up to nine (9) of [Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minutes, Second, Serial date, Week
number, Day of the week] OR work shift code print function OR Time count print
function can be set by itself.
· This function automatically changes "Use before" date
at a user-controlled time other than the midnight of 24:00.

[Example] In case the "Use before" date of a 3-day offset is

changed at 5 o'clock in the morning.

User-controlled time
set function

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· This function is used to define the count digit(s) at desired position(s)
and print the counted characters.
· You can choose either “count up” or “count down”.
[Example] Count up

Lot001 Lot002 Lot003 Lot004 ………

[Example] Count down

Lot100 Lot099 Lot098 Lot097 ………

· For each digit position, an applicable and consecutive character range of either
“0-9 and A-Z” or “0-9 and user patterns 00-47” can be set.
[Example] Repetition of a range from A00 through Z99
(Hundreds digit: A-Z: Tens and ones digits: 0-9)

A00 A99 B00 B99 ········· Z00 ··· Z99

··· ···
· The count is incremented whenever a defined number of prints are made.
[Example] Incrementing the count by one every three products
Count function

100 100 100 101 101 101 102 ……

3 products 3 products
· A defined count is printed when the count reached the preset value (Count jump).
[Example] Counting is conducted from 01 through 99 (excluding 00).

A98 A99 B01 B02

······ B99 C01 ······
· Count value can be reset to the preset value by pressing the [Count reset] button.
· Up to 8 (RX-S* ) count blocks can be set.
* RX-S: Up to 2 (Option: Up to 8), RX-B: Up to 2
· When two or more count blocks are set, the count blocks cannot be
associated with each other.
· Both any Calendar-related function and Count function can not be set in
the same block.
· Both the Work shift code print function and Count function can not be set in the
same block.
· Both the Time count print function and Count function can not be set in the same
block.
· This function is used to replace zeros (0) in the upper digits of the count character
with spaces.
· When all digits are zeros (0), the least digit is not replaced with a space.
[Example]
Count function with (Without Zero-suppression) (With Zero-suppression)
zero suppression 000123 Æ 123
0040000 Æ 40000
00000 Æ 0
· The characters which are replaced with spaces are not left-justified.
· This function is used to skip the preset character(s) and print the count characters.
[Example] Skip “I” from the count range of “000-ZZZ”.
Count skip function
000 … 00H 00J … 0HZ 0J0 … HZZ J00 … ZZZ

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· This function is used to register the created print message and recall it as needed.
· Up to 2000 (RX-S* ) print messages can be registered.
The number of messages depends on the message data capacity.
* RX-S: Up to 48 (Option: Up to 2000), RX-B: Up to 24
· The message can be edited and a different message name can be assigned for
registration purposes.
· It is possible to save message to the group selected.
· Types of registerable data :
Print data
(a) Print contents (Calendar conditions and Count conditions included)
recall/registration (b) Print specifications (Character height, Character width, Character orientation,
function Repeat count, Repeat intervals, Print start delay,
(data storage Target sensor timer, Target sensor filter, etc.)
function) (c) Print format
(Inter-character space, Dot matrix, Line spacing, Bold, Barcode, 2D code, etc.)
(d) Column/Line structure
(e) Ink drop use rate
(f) Product speed matching, Pulse rate division factor
(g) Calendar month offset setting of “Offset from yesterday” or “From today”.
· Editing and saving messages different from the current printing message is
possible.
· The registration numbers of the print message can be changed, which
determines the display position on the list.
Manage messages · Any registered message can be deleted.
· The message name of the registered message can be changed.
· The message group of registered message can be changed.
· Character data is received from an external device to change the print message.
· Registration number is received from an external device to recall
Serial designated print message or print format.
communication · Character pattern or print format can be set from an external device.
(RS232C) · Remote operation (Start operation, Stop operation, Deflection voltage ON/OFF,
& Fault reset) from an external device is possible.
(RX-S: Standard, · Clock can be set from an external device
RX-B: Option)
· Registration number is received from an external device to register the print
message in the specified message number.
· When a fault or an alarm condition occurs, its description, its cause, and other
relevant information are displayed.
· For the prevention of erroneous operations, confirmation messages are
displayed as needed.
· Procedures of Circulation system operation are displayed whenever necessary.
[Example]

Operating guidance
display function

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· This function is used to display the total print count.
Print count display
· A count up to 999,999,999 can be displayed. When this maximum count
function
is exceeded, the counter resets itself to 0.
· This function is used to display the cumulative ink ejection time.
Operating time
· The "Operating time" and "Cumulative operating time" are displayed.
display Function
The former can be reset whereas the latter cannot.
· The machine status is constantly displayed on screen.
Status display · The same indication is also given by the LED lights on the machine main body.
function Power --- Green Fault -------- Red
Run ------ Green Warning --- Yellow
· The operating status information is displayed.
(a) Ink name and makeup name
Operating status
(b) Ink pressure and ink viscosity
monitoring
(c) Ambient temperature
(d) Deflection voltage
· When logging in, select the user name and input the password.
· Each function (Edit message, Select message, Save message, Print specifications,
Login function
Print format, Maintenance) can be protected for each user.
& password function
· The administrator defines the Log-in user, Password setup and User conditions
setup in advance.
· Circulation control (Ink refill, Ink circulation, etc.)
· Automatic cleaning (nozzle and gutter automatic cleaning upon ink
Maintenance function
stoppage)
· View alarm history
Auto power OFF · By pressing the stop button, all operations from nozzle auto-cleaning to IJ printer
Function power OFF are performed automatically.

(RX-S only)

· Automatic replenishment (periodic replenishment to Main ink tank for

ink consumption and makeup evaporation)
Ink/makeup · Ink density control (the density is measured at fixed intervals and
management controlled so that it is appropriate)
· An alarm is generated whenever ink replacement is needed.
· An alarm is generated whenever the ink or makeup remaining level is low.
Creating a user · Creation of an arbitrarily sized dot pattern
pattern · A bitmap file is called up and used as a user pattern.

Select languages · You can change the screen language from English to another language.

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Item Specifications
· This function is used to adjust the print start delay Dot
upon receipt of the print target sensor signal.
· The adjustment ranges from 0 to 9999
Print start delay scans (scan = horizontal dot pitch).
adjustment function · The variation of print start delay is up to 3 scans.

1 scan

· This function provides Repeat print even when the signal of print target sensor
cannot be entered for each print target due to a consecutive flow of print targets.
· Either one of the following two modes can be selected by panel button.
Signal ON period --- Printing is repeated a fixed number of times at fixed
intervals while the signal of the print target sensor is
Repeat print function ON.
OFF-ON transition ---- Printing is repeated a fixed number of times at fixed
intervals once the signal of the print target sensor
turns ON.
· A “Repeat count” can be set up to 9998.
· This function cannot be executed together with the Tracking function.
· This function achieves printing even when two or more print targets are
positioned between the print target sensor and the print head.
Tracking function · Up to four print targets can be positioned between the print target sensor
and the print head.
· This function cannot be executed together with the Repeat print function.
· When a transparent bag, bottle, or the like is detected, the signal of the print
target sensor may fluctuate between ON and OFF and become
unstable (chattering), thereby causing issuance of a "Print overlap fault" alarm.
To avoid such a situation, this function is exercised to ignore the
next signal input for a set period of time upon receipt of the first signal input of
the print target sensor or for a period of printing.
Target sensor filter · Permitted setting ranges from 0 to 9999 ms.
function · The following error (deviation from setting) is unavoidable.
When the setting is between 0 and 99 ms: Maximum error = ±10 ms
When the setting is between 100 and 9999 ms: Maximum error = ±5%
Note, however, that no minus values result.
· When “Until end of print” is selected, this function can not be executed together
with the Tracking function or the Repeat print function.

· This function makes printing stop and detects an abnormal flow of print targets
when the signal input of the print target sensor exceeds the preset time.
· If this "sensor out" condition occurs before the print count reaches the preset
Target sensor timer
value of “Repeat count”, printing stops immediately.
function · The acceptable setting ranges from 0 to 99.9 s in units of 0.1s.
· The maximum error (deviation from setting) is ±0.1 s.
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· This function assures the fixed-width <Printed character>
printing of characters even when the
Line speed varies.
· Printing is conducted with an
Product speed individual scan which is synchronized
Dot Pitch
matching function with the speed synchronization signal
that is provided from an externally Speed
connected pulse encoder. synchronization
· When this function is enabled, the signal
character width cannot be adjusted.
· This function effects the frequency Speed synchronization signal
dividing of the speed synchronization
Frequency dividing
signal which is used for the product Internal signal made by
function of Speed
speed matching function. 1/3 frequency dividing
synchronization signal
· The setting range is from 1/2 to 1/999.

· This function assures that the print start (write) position remains
unchanged even if the Line speed varies.
· The interval of the speed synchronization signal is measured.
The print start position is corrected in accordance with the variations of the
intervals to keep the print start position unchanged.
· This function shall be executed with the Product speed matching function.
· This function cannot be executed together with the Repeat print function
nor Tracking function.
· When this function is enabled, the print start position becomes larger
Speed compensation
than that when the functions disabled.
fine control

(RX-S only)

Print target sensor signal

Speed synchronization signal

Printing
Printing operation

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· This function changes the print sequence in accordance with the setting of
Change character orientation and Change mode.
· The following six different types of print sequence can be selected.

(1) ↔ [Note]
Reciprocative print The arrows indicate
(2) ↔
function the sequence of printing.

(RX-S: Standard, (3) ↔

RX-B: Option)
(4) ↔
(5) ↔
(6) ↔
· Print speed can be adjusted using the setting of ink drop use rate
(1/16 ~ 1/1*). By selecting the print speed suitable for the line speed, the
optimum print quality can be obtained. Print quality is improved by reducing
ink drop use rate (i.e. 1/2 Æ 1/3 Æ 1/4).
· When the line speed is stable, the character width can be adjusted by
changing the ink drop use rate. By increasing the ink drop use
rate (i.e. 1/4 Æ 1/3 Æ 1/2), the print character width becomes narrower.
Print speed setting [Note] The print character width can be adjusted by use of the character width
adjustment function, but in case of the character width adjustment
function, it is not possible to improve the print quality.
· When ink drop use rate is set to 1/1*, the fine adjustment of print
speed setting is possible by using high-speed print mode. In case of 65µm
nozzle, high-speed print mode (HM, NM, QM) is selectable.
* Ink drop use rate 1/1 is available for RX-S as an option.
· In order to use “Speed compensation fine control”, “Tracking function”,
“Repeat print function” and “Target sensor filter function”, check the table
below before setting.
O: Use, - : No use
No One function Two functions
use is used are used
[Note] Tracking function - O - - - O - -
Limitation of function Repeat print function - - O - - - O -
combination Target sensor filter - - - O - O O O
function *1 *2
Speed compensation - - - - O - - O
fine control (RX-S only)
*1 For the Target sensor filter function, use only “Time setup”.
If “Until end of print” is set, “Tracking function” cannot be used.
*2 “Target sensor filter function” is applied only for the first print.
After the 2nd print onward, the printing is made with the “Repeat interval
setting”.

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(1) Input signals (External device → IJ printer)
Electrical characteristics
No. Signal name Function
NPN input PNP input
Indicates the arrival of a print target. +24 V output (Up to 100mA *1)
Print target ON state : ON state :
1 sensor I out : 12 mA max.; I in(at24V): 12 mA max.
OFF state: OFF state:
V out : 24 V *3 V in: 1V max. *3
Issues instructions so that the printing ON state : ON state :
Print stop does not start even if a print target is I out : 6 mA max.; I in(at24V): 6 mA max.
2 OFF state: OFF state:
*4 detected.
V out : 24 V *3 V in: 1V max. *3
Issues instructions so as to change ON state : ON state :
Reciprocative the order of characters to be printed. I out : 6 mA max.; I in(at24V): 6 mA max.
3 OFF state: OFF state:
Print *4 OFF:Transport in normal direction
ON :Transport in reverse direction V out : 24 V *3 V in: 1V max. *3
+24 V output (Up to 100mA *1)
Encoder NPN open collector Totem pole
(for Product Makes a pulse entry in proportion to ON state : ON state :
4
speed the print target transport speed. I out : 20mA max.; I in (at24V): 20mA max.
matching) OFF state: OFF state:
V out : 24 V *3 V in: 1V max. *3
Functionally the same as the “Startup” ON state : ON state :
key on the operator panel. I out : 6 mA max.; I in (at24V): 6 mA max.
5 Run *2 *4 Performs processing from "Ink OFF state: OFF state:
ejection" to "Ready to print". V out : 24 V *3 V in: 1V max. *3
Functionally the same as the “Reset” ON state : ON state :
key and the Message Delete key I out : 6 mA max.; I in (at24V): 6 mA max.
6 Reset *4 “Close” on the Error Message OFF state: OFF state:
window. Resets an error. V out : 24 V *3 V in: 1V max. *3
Functionally the same as the ON state : ON state :
“Shutdown” key on the operator panel. I out : 6 mA max.; I in (at24V): 6 mA max.
7 Stop *4 Stops ejection of ink with automatic OFF state: OFF state:
nozzle cleaning. V out : 24 V *3 V in: 1V max. *3
Functionally the same as the
Deflection Voltage Control function in
the message which appears when the ON state : ON state :
High voltage “Manual” key on the operator panel is I out : 6 mA max.; I in (at24V): 6 mA max.
8
ON/OFF *4 pressed. OFF state: OFF state:
The deflection voltage is turned on V out : 24 V *3 V in: 1V max. *3
(Ready) and off (Standby) alternately
each time this signal is entered.
*1 The current supply capacity of +24V for Print target sensor and Encoder is up to 100mA in total.
*2 RUN signal instructs to eject ink. Handle the signal with care.
*3 Ensure that the leak current of the external device transistor does not exceed 0.1mA while the input signal
is OFF.
*4 RX-S: Standard, RX-B: Option
(2) Output signals (IJ printer → External device)
No. Signal name Function Electrical characteristics
Output when the IJ printer is Open collector (NPN)
1 Ready
ready for printing. · Sink current: 20 mA max.
Output when the IJ printer is in · ON voltage: 0.5 V or less
2 Fault
fault state. · Operating voltage: 30 V or less
Output when the IJ printer is in
3 Warning
alarm condition.
Print. in Output when the IJ printer is Open collector (NPN) Open collector (PNP)
Progress *5 *6 engaged in printing. · ON voltage: · I in: 10 mA max.
4 Output when the IJ printer 0.5 V or less (Load resistor:
Print. Complete
completes a printing process. · Sink current: 2.2kΩ or more)
*5 *6
(A pulse output of up to 1 second). 20 mA max. · ON voltage: +24V
Output when the IJ printer is · Operating voltage:
5 Online *6 30 V or less
in online mode.
*5 Either "Print. in progress" or "Print. complete" must be selected from “User environment setup” screen.
*6 RX-S: Standard, RX-B: Option

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(i) Relationship between print operation and output signals
Print operation Printing Printing Printing

"Print in progress"
signal OFF ON

"Print
complete" signal OFF ON
1 sec max.

When next printing starts, the signal is turned OFF.

(ii) Relationship between print target sensor signal and print operation

3 ms min. 2 ms min.
Print target
OFF ON
sensor signal

Print operation Printing Printing

*1 Print preparation time
(Print start delay = 0)
(Print interval)

*1: The minimum value of the print preparation Reference minimum value
time varies with the print dot matrix, ink drop Nozzle size of print preparation time
use rate, etc., however, the table on the right 65µm 9ms
can be used as a reference.

The accurate print preparation time can be calculated by the following formula:

Necessary print preparation time *2 = [(One scan time) x (N + 1) ] (ms)

(Number of vertical dots + Character width) x Ink drop use rate

(One scan time) = (ms)
Excitation frequency (kHz)

N : (One scan time x N) ≥ Remaining number that is set to “a”

Nozzle size a
(a: Refer to the table on the right.)
65µm 5.5
Excitation frequency (kHz) : 75.4 (Model RX, with 65 µm nozzle and JP-K67 ink)

*2 This is the time when the fixed character printing is repeated. In case of communication, 2-D
code printing, etc., it becomes longer than the calculation value above.
For the detail, contact your local Hitachi distributor.

When the Product speed matching is used, the number of encoder pulses shown below will be,
a minimal reference value of the print interval:

Minimal time of 1 pulse= (Number of vertical dots + Character width) x Ink drop use rate
(ms)
Excitation frequency (kHz)
Number of necessary ≥ a
encoder pulses x Frequency dividing set value (pulse)
Minimal time of 1 pulse
(Integer number)

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5 µs min.(f=200 kHz max) t1
t3 * t2

OFF ON
Encoder signal
t2
See that the duty is between 30% and 70%. Duty = x 100%
t1
* Flat period of encoder signal ON (t3): 2 µs min.
[Note] The number of encoder pulses is specified, which is necessary after the signal of print target
sensor is input and before the printing starts. For details, see the Technical Manual delivered
with the printer.

(iv) Timing of Reciprocative print signal change

Character Reciprocative print signal
Orientation OFF ON
Normal direction Reverse direction
Normal
print print
Upside Reverse direction Normal direction
down print print
(Inverted)

OFF ON OFF
Reciprocative print signal

Print target sensor signal OFF ON ON

50ms min. 50ms min.

· Ensure that the interval of time between the reciprocative print signal change (ON → OFF
or OFF → ON) and the input of the print target sensor signal is at least 50 ms.
When using 2D code function, etc., the interval of time becomes longer than specified above.
· After printing is completed, also switch the level of reciprocative print signal.
· The relationship between the level of the reciprocative printing signal and the character
orientation can be inverted.

(v) Print Stop signal

Print target

sensor signal

Print in

progress signal
[ No printing ]

Print operation

· The signal level shows ON=Low level and OFF=High level.

· The Tracking function is not available.
· In case of the Tracking mode, the print stop timing cannot be defined by the Print Stop signal.
· When the Repeat print is set, the printing is started by “Print Start signal” which is internally created
in the IJ printer.

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 (vi) Timing of Remote control signals (Run, Reset , Stop and High voltage ON/OFF)
100 ms min.

Remote control signals ON OFF

· Only one of the four Remote control signals shall be turned on.
· While the confirmation message window is displayed, all inputs of Remote control signals are
invalid. Re-enter the Remote control signal after the confirmation message window is closed.
· While either the screen of the “Touch screen coordinate correction” or the “Circulation control” is
displayed, all the inputs of the Remote control signals are invalid. Re-enter the Remote control
signal after the screens other than those two is displayed.

(4) Input/output signal terminal block

(i) Terminal block (EZJ110 TB1/ Push type): Conveyor interface
• NPN or PNP interface is supported for Print target sensor signal and some of input/output signals.
• Totem pole or open collector (NPN) interface is supported for the encoder signal.

Pin Signal Name Input/Output

Remarks
No. NPN interface PNP interface NPN PNP
1 Power supply for detector Print target sensor Output Input • DC24V, 100mA max. *1
2 Print target sensor Ground Input - • Power supply can be selected by SW1.
3 Ground NC - - • Connection pin numbers are different
between NPN & PNP interface.
4 NC Power supply for detector - Output
5 Print stop Input • NPN/PNP can be selected by SW2.
6 Signal ground - (RX-S: Standard; RX-B: Option)
7 Power supply for encoder Output • DC24V, 100mA max. *1
8 Encoder (Totem pole) Input • Power supply can be selected by SW1.
9 Encoder (Open collector NPN) Input • Totem pole / Open collector NPN can be
selected by SW1.
10 Encoder ground -
11 High voltage ON/OFF Input • NPN/PNP can be selected by SW2.
12 Reciprocative print Input (RX-S: Standard; RX-B: Option)
13 Run Input
14 Reset Input
15 Stop Input
Print-in-progress or • Either Print-in-progress or Print-complete
16 - Output -
Print-complete can be selected by screen operation of
17 Online - Output - “User environment setup”.
• Connection pin numbers are different
18 Universal output 1 - Output -
between NPN & PNP interface.
19 Universal output 2 - Output -
NPN interface: No.16-19
20 Print-in-progress or PNP interface: No. 20-23
- - Output
Print-complete (RX-S: Standard; RX-B: Option)
21 - Online - Output
22 - Universal output 1 - Output
23 - Universal output 2 - Output
24 Signal ground --
25 Ready - Output - • Open collector (NPN) output only.
26 Signal ground - - -
27 Fault - Output -
28 Warning - Output -
*1 Available supply current for print target sensor and encoder is maximum 100mA in total.

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(ii) Terminal block (EZJ119 TB2): Relay out put (M4 screw) [Available as an Option]

Pin No. Name Remarks

1 NC 30VAC/0.5A or 30VDC/1A [Note]
NC : Normally Closed
2 Ready NO 30VAC/0.5A or 30VDC/1A
NO : Normally Open
3 COM
COM : Common
4 NC 30VAC/0.5A or 30VDC/1A
5 Fault NO 30VAC/0.5A or 30VDC/1A
6 COM
7 NC 30VAC/0.5A or 30VDC/1A
8 Warning NO 30VAC/0.5A or 30VDC/1A
9 COM

(iii) Layout of connectors

Relay output
board (TB2,
Wire available as an
option)
(Wire connection
(1) Push made with M4
screw)
(2) Insert

Push type
TB1 terminal block
(TB1)
IJP LAN UNIT
Lead-in port (RX-S: Option)
• Applicable cable size: AWG26~18 (Φ0.4 to 1.0) *1 Communication connector
• Wire covering to be stripped: 8 to 9 mm (RX-B: Option)

*1 The applicable wire size for terminal block TB1 has acquired UL approval with AWG26 to 20.
Use AWG26 to 20 wire when using the IJ Printer under conditions equivalent to UL Standards.

[Lead-in port]

Cable outer
Name
diameter range
Not used Φ4.5 ~ 10
For external communication Φ3.5 ~ 10
For print target sensor/ Φ3.5 ~ 7 (M12)
For encoder

For Reciprocative print, Φ4.5 ~ 10 (M16)

Print-in-progress,
Print complete, Print stop,
Online, Remote controls
(Run, Reset, Stop,
High voltage ON/OFF)
For Ready, Fault, Warning Φ4.5 ~ 10 (M16)
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2.5 Standard Communication Function Specifications (RX-S: Standard; RX-B: Option)
(1) Overview
· This function serially transfers the following to and from an external device (e.g. a personal computer):
1) Print content 7) Calendar character
2) Print data recall 8) Calendar condition
3) Print condition 9) Remote operation
4) User pattern character 10) Time control
5) Count character 11) Print data registration
6) Count condition 12) Communication buffer
· The transmission specifications are outlined below.
1) Host-activated software start, Half-duplex communication, Bit-serial transmission
2) Asynchronous
3) Baud rate: 150 to 115, 200 bps (set by operating key; 4800 bps by default)
4) Transmission code: ASCII code compliant
5) Data format: (set by operating key)
a) Data length: (7 bits/8 bits)
b) Parity bit: (None/odd/even)
c) Stop bit: (1 bit/2 bits)
[Note] The table below shows permitted setting combinations of A through J.

Start bit Data length Parity bit Stop bit

A 1 7 1 (even) 2
B 1 7 1 (odd) 2
C 1 7 1 (even) 1
D 1 7 1 (odd) 1
E 1 8 None 2
F
1 8 None 1
(Default)
G 1 8 1 (even) 1
H 1 8 1 (odd) 1
I 1 8 1 (even) 2
J 1 8 1 (odd) 2
· The “transmission error code” display function is provided.
· The communication monitor function is provided (input/output data display).

(2) Basic transmission procedure

(a) Print-text transmission

External device ENQ STX DLE Item number Data Data ETX
IJ Printer ACK ACK

(b) Print data recall/Text transmission Registration number

External device ENQ STX ESC Header ETX

IJ Printer ACK ACK

(c) Contact Hitachi to get information on transmission of print conditions, user patterns, etc.

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(3) Connector specifications
· Employed signals: SD, RD, and SG.
· Signal specifications

No. Name Input / Output Remarks

1 (NC) - No connection
2 RD Input
3 SD Output
4 DTR - Connected to DSR on IJ printer
5 SG - Ground
6 DSR - Connected to DTR on IJ printer
7 RTS - Connected to CTS on IJ printer
8 CTS - Connected to RTS on IJ printer
9 (NC) - No connection

Pin1 Pin 5
Setscrew: Inch screw

Pin 6 Pin 9
· Connector on EZJ110 board : 9-pin D-sub connector (plug)

IJ Printer External device

SD Output RD
Send data
#3
RD Input SD
Receive data
#2
DTR
#4
DSR
#6
RTS
#7
CTS
#8

SG #5
SG

Cable length : maximum 5m

FG

· Connector position: Inside operation panel cover on top of printer

EZJ110 board

Connector for
EZJ119A board
communication
(Option)
(RS-232C)
CN3
(RX-B :Option)

Terminal block
Relay output
(M4 screw) Terminal block, Conveyor Interface
TB2 (Option) (Push type) TB1

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2.6 Primary Power Supply Connection
(1) Inlet cable connection
AC inlet is located inside the inlet cover at the side of the printer.

Main power switch

AC inlet

Power cord

Inlet cover

(2) Power cord must be prepared with IEC inlet connector (right angle type) .

Outside View
of right angle type
max 25

Right angle type

IEC power inlet connector
(3 pins) 38.5∼44.5
min 18
max 30
max 60

φ7∼φ10

Dimensions

(3) Be sure to use dedicated 150VA power outlet with proper grounding applied.
If malfunction occurs due to noise, etc., individually ground the IJP using ground terminal.

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2.7 Ink Specifications

WARNING
● Ensure that there is no flame-generating or arc-generating device
around the printer.
The ink and makeup are both flammable and could be ignited
or cause a fire.
● Never drain the ink or makeup waste solution into public
sewer systems.
Waste disposal must comply with all appropriate regulations.
Consult the appropriate regulatory agency for further information.
The printer must be managed in compliance with all appropriate regulations.

CAUTION
● Ink and makeup must be stored as flammable liquids. Storage
must comply with local regulatory requirements. Consult the
appropriate regulatory agency for further information.
● Notice that there is a possibility that a cap and a content may fly with
inner pressure when opening the container of ink and makeup.
● Please open a cap of container at a level place.

2.7.1 JP-K67 (standard ink) Specifications

(1) Color
Black
(2) Prime solvent
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
(3) Use
Common plastics, paper, metal, glass, etc.
(4) Light resistance
No color fading occurs when accelerated light resistance testing is conducted with
a sunshine carbon weather meter for a period of 150 hours (equivalent to 1-year
exposure to sunshine).
(5) Drying property
The drying time is about 1 to 5 seconds. Note, however, that the drying time
varies with the print target shape and materials and environmental conditions.
(6) Adhesive property
The adhesive property varies with the printed surface condition. For confirmation
purposes, contact your Hitachi distributor and inquire print samples.
(7) Storage precautions
The ink must be hermetically sealed and stored in a cool dark place (0 to 20 °C).

2.7.2 Other Ink Specifications

Regarding the specifications of other inks, contact your Hitachi distributor.

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3. Precautions
3.1 Delivery Conditions
The IJ printer shall be delivered by truck to the front of the site which is designated by the customer.
The customer is requested to perform printer unloading, unpacking, and transfer to the installation site.
The cost for the above operations, test run and adjustments, and the like will be separately estimated
upon request.

WARNING
● Ensure that there is no flame-generating or arc-generating device around
the printer.
The ink and makeup are both flammable and could be ignited or cause fire.
Fire can be generated by matches, lighters, cigarettes, heaters,
stoves, gas burners, welders, grinders or static electricity. Arcs may
be generated from open-type relays, switches, or brush motors.
Before handling the ink and makeup, remove static electricity from your
body, peripheral equipment, and so on. In the interest of safety,
position a dry-chemical fire extinguisher near the printer.

● Since the ink and makeup contain organic solvents, install

the printer at an adequately ventilated location.
(1) Never install the printer in an enclosed space.
(2) Connect exhaust equipment to the printer in order to prevent it from
filling with organic solvent vapor.

3.2 Installation Precautions

(1) Ensure there is sufficient space for the maintenance area Maintenance
shown on the right for daily operation/handling and area * 30cm
maintenance/inspection.
(2) The printhead needs to be cleaned with the makeup while
30cm 30cm
the printer is operated and stopped (daily maintenance). IJ Printer
Adopt a fixing structure in consideration of removal of the
cover of printhead and removal of printhead from the stand.
(3) The printer must be installed so that no vibration is applied 75cm
to the IJ printer main body, printhead, or printhead cable.
If they are vibrated, the print quality deterioration and the print * And provide the maintenance area of
irregularity may be incurred. The maximum allowable at least 25 cm above the printer. See
vibration value is 1.96m/s2. But even at lower vibration value, attached Drawings 1 and 2.
there would be a case that print quality deterioration is caused.
(4) The IJ printer main body, must be installed with a levelness Distance between the print head
and the object to be printed on
error of not over ±1.
(5) The IJ printer main body, the printhead, the print target sensor Model Distance
and the rotary encoder must be electrically insulated from the RX-SD 65μm 10 to 30mm
other equipments RX-BD 65μm 10 to 30mm
(conveyors, packing machines, etc.).
(6) The standard distance between the printhead and the print
target is as indicated in the table on the right.
The smaller the distance between the printhead and print
target, the smaller the character height.
(7) The IJ printer requires proper maintenance including replenishment of
ink and makeup and replacement of filters.
(8) If the ambient humidity is 85 to 95% RH, the air purge is required inside of printhead.
The dry-clean air, the regulator for air pressure and air filter are required
(Flow rate of the air is 1 liter/minute).

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(9) If the external noise enters the printer, the printer may operate abnormally or become defective.
For increased noise immunity, observe the following precautions when making wiring connections.
(i) Ensure that the power supply cable connected to the printer is positioned away from the other
power supply lines for the motor-driven machines (particularly the power supply line for the speed
control inverter).
(ii) Ensure that all electrical wiring, connections and grounding comply with applicable codes.

(10) When installing the printhead and printhead cable, comply with the following conditions.
(i) When positioning the printhead end above the installation surface of the printer main body,
ensure that the distance between the printhead end and the installation surface does not exceed
1.5 m.
(ii) When positioning the printhead end below the installation surface of the printer main body,
ensure that the distance between the printhead end and the installation surface does not exceed
1 m.

Printhead cable

Printhead

1.5m

IJ printer

Main body installation surface

Printhead
1m
cable included

Downward printing Lateral printing Upward printing

(11) When using the printer for downward or lateral printing, ensure that the rising cable height
is not more than 0.5 m above the printhead.

Printhead cable

Bend R 0.5m

Printhead

(12) In case that the printhead cable is fixed, ensure that the minimum bend radius of the printhead
cable is at least 150 mm.

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(13) When connecting an exhaust duct to the printer, install a damper and adjust the wind velocity at
the intake port to 0.3 to 0.5 m/s. (Use an anemometer for verification. If the wind velocity is too
high, the makeup consumption increases.)

Exhaust duct connection port

Connect a duct here with the
diameter of 50 mm.
Air pipe connection port (for air purge)

(14) If the printhead is fixed with a magnetic substance (such as iron), the cover switch would
malfunction resulting in an error "Printhead Cover Open". Thus, only the non-magnetic
resins or metals shall be used for fixing the printhead.

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3.3 Cautions for Operating Time when Printer is in Service
(1) Caution when daily operating time is relatively short:
If you frequently perform the shutdown procedure, the excessive makeup enters the IJ printer, thereby
thinning the ink.
For the stable printer use, the operating conditions as shown below shall be observed.
Necessary operating time is different between the ink types.
For the detail, refer to the handling guidance of each ink.

necessary necessary
condition condition
of operating of operating
hours hours

Operating hours
Operating hours

[hours] [hours]

Ambient temperature [°C] Ambient temperature [°C]

[The ink contains MEK] [The ink contains Ethanol]

[Example]
If you use JP-K67 ink (The ink contains MEK) at 20 °C, the IJ printer must eject the ink for one
hour or more.
[Note]
The makeup which enters the printer by the automatic nozzle cleaning will be evaporating naturally
and then the ink condition returns to initial state.

(2) Caution when daily operating time is relatively long:

Since the IJ printer ejects the ink to the print target, the outside and the inside of printhead cover will
get dirty with the accumulated ink splash bounced back from the print target, etc. To prevent fault in
printing due to dirt, periodically check the head cover inside and outside, and clean the area as
required.

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4. Print Target Conditions and Printed Character Quality
4.1 Materials and Coating Agent
The materials and coating agents shall be the same as those represented by the print sample you
furnished.

4.2 Printed Surface Conditions

The IJ printer is not responsible for such abnormal printing that is caused under one or more
of the following situations.
(1) Water (or condensed moisture) is near the print position and causes ink flow.
(2) Oil, slider (lubricant), or other foreign matter is attached to the printed surface.
(3) Printed inks are easily removed because they are printed on the “powdered” print surface.
(4) The amount of the coating agent or the material of the coating agent varies, which affects the print
quality.

4.3 Printed Surface Shape

(1) The printed surface should basically be flat. If it is curved, the printed character width limit is
equivalent to the curvature radius.
(2) The surface roughness must be such that the printed characters are legible.

4.4 Print Target Temperature

The print target temperature must be such that no moisture condensation is caused by ambient
temperature.

4.5 Printed Character Quality

(1) Even if the dot matrix is excessive, insufficient, or distorted, it shall be allowed as far as the dot
matrix which is printed cannot possibly be erroneously read.
(2) Various conditions of your production processes cannot be all comprehended. Therefore, for instance,
if the print target materials differ from those indicated by your sample, or the coating agent varies, or
your line configuration changes, Hitachi cannot be responsible for any print quality changes arising
therefrom.
(3) The IJ printer has the alarm functions for the purpose of avoiding typical abnormal prints.
However, please note that it does not judge whether the printed character quality is acceptable or not.
Therefore, it is expected that you will provide a means of visually checking the printed character
quality in a certain process.
(4) It is expected that you will ensure that the print condition and the print content are correct at the start
of operation of the IJ printer.

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5. Maintenance
5.1 Performing Maintenance
(1) The following maintenance programs shall be performed in order to keep the IJ printer in optimum
condition.
(a) Pre-operational checkout/adjustment and post-operational checkout/adjustment (approximately 5
minutes each)
(b) Ink and makeup replenishment and ink replacement (as needed)
(c) Replacing the filters and other consumables indicated in Section 5.5 (as needed)

(2) Ensure that the following environmental conditions are met.

(a) Maintenance area: Refer to section 3.2 (1).
(b) Illumination: Furnish an adequate level of illumination as needed for maintenance.

5.2 Warranty
When the trouble or damage occurs within 1 year after delivery or when the accumulated operating time
of 2400 hours is reached, whichever comes first, the repairs will be made free of charge. However, the
following cases are out of warranty even within the free warranty period:
(1) When the trouble was caused due to handling outside the Instruction Manual.
(2) When the materials and the parts other than ours, including the ink and makeup, were used and
the damage was caused by them.
(3) When the repair was performed by the person(s) other than us or our designated representatives and
the damage was caused by that repair.
(4) When the trouble was caused due to external causes (conveyor, abnormal print material, etc.) other
than this equipment or by moving or transportation of the equipment after delivery.
(5) When the printer was operated in a usage environment outside this specifications.
(6) When the printer was damaged by fire, water, or other natural disaster.

The loss of production due to down time or the physical loss due to trouble or error of delivered equipment
(loss of print material, related facility, etc.) is out of warranty. If a trouble occurs, an engineer shall
be dispatched as quickly as possible and maximum efforts will be made so that the down time is as
short as possible.

5.3 Maintenance Services to be provided in Event of Failure Occurrence

If any failure occurs, contact your local Hitachi distributor. Maintenance service will be provided
without delay.
When reporting a failure to such Hitachi distributor, specify the machine model name and the serial
number and furnish the details of the failure.

5.4 Notes on Maintenance Services

For charged maintenance outside the warranty period, Hitachi offers contracted maintenance
service. For details, call your local Hitachi distributor.

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5.5 Consumables

No. Part name Replacement frequency

1 Ink (JP-K67, etc.)*1
2 Makeup (TH-TYPE A, etc.)*2
3 Ink filter Every 2,400 hours or whenever the filter is clogged*3*4
4 Recovery filter Every 1,200 hours or whenever the filter is clogged*4
5 Makeup filter Every 4,800 hours or whenever the filter is clogged
6 Air filter Every 2,400 hours or whenever the filter is clogged*3

*1. For the JP-K67, the standard replacement frequency is 600 to 1200 hours of operation or 6 months,
whichever comes first (it varies depending on the operating environment).
*2. The makeup serves as the replenisher that makes up for a constituent loss due to evaporation
during ink ejection. It is also used as a printhead cleaning solution.
*3. The value "2400 hours" applies to the standard operating conditions. It is equivalent to 1-year
machine operation that is performed for 8 hours a day, 25 days a month.
*4. Depending on ink types, it is necessary to periodically replace the parts other than those listed
above. For details, call your local Hitachi distributor.

[Notes]
1. The IJ printer replacement parts will be available for a period of 7 years after the IJ Printer
production is discontinued.
It is suggested that the necessary replacement parts shall be purchased without delay.
2. The circulation system parts (such as pump, magnetic valve, etc.), heating unit and clock battery
need to be replaced on a periodic basis. For details, call your local Hitachi distributor.

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6. Optional Functions (RX-S only)
6.1 Software Options
No. Name of option Symbol Function
The following functions will be executed by serial
communication :
(1) The print content will be output when the printing is
complete, or by inquiry.
(2) The print complete code will be output when the
Special communication printing is complete.
1 SOP-04
function A (3) The print start code will be output when the
printing starts.
(One of (1) or (2) or (3) can be selected.)
(4) When the operation status changes or by inquiry, its
content will be output.

The following functions will be executed by parallel

communication :
(1) Calls the registered print data.
(2) Instructs count-up timing.
(3) Presets the print content of the count item when the
count item is updated.
External signal (4) Reflects the print content that was entered and stored
2 SOP-05
function A by serial transmission.
This function outputs the following signals:
(1) Outputs the signal when the print content having the
calendar function is updated.
(2) Outputs the signal when the parallel signal is loaded and
print data is updated.

(1) The content read by barcode reader will be printed

as character strings.
(2) The print content will be recalled by the data which is read by
barcode reader.
Connection of barcode
3 SOP-08 [Note 1] This option does not include a barcode reader.
reader
Prepare a barcode reader separately.
[Note 2] Communication port is used to connect barcode reader.
Therefore the communication function is not available.

Communication is made via Ethernet (IEEE802.3, 10BASE-T).

[Note 1] This is IJP communication function.
Ethernet communication Program of higher-level device is NOT provided.
4 SOP-13
(LAN communication) [Note 2] "Ethernet" is a registered trademark of Xerox
Corporation, USA.

Similar to Product speed matching using encoder but the

maximum print speed of Product speed matching "Enhance" is
improved, compared to that of using encoder.
Product speed matching SOP-15-
5
"Enhance" 19

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No. Name of option Symbol Function
Recalls the stored print data when the current print is completed,
and makes printing.

“Continue message print”

(IJP calls for 5 of stored print data one after another and prints
SOP-15-
6 Continue message print them.)
20
Target Sensor
OFF
ON

Print
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Message 5
result

Developed for a software engineer who may not have enough

knowledge of IJ Printer to create an Ethernet Communication
System with IJ Printer with use of Ethernet Communication Unit
"TUP-I" and Software Development Library which comes with
"TUP-I".

SOP-22
7 TUP-I Library Kit Specification
TUP-I MODBUS/TCP<->MODBUS/RTU Conversion
IEEE802.3-Complied, 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T
TCP/IP
Category-5 UTP Cable or STP Cable
[Note] TUP-I = Transmission Unit for Protocol conversion on
IJP
[Note] For more information, call the distributor.

6.2 Hardware Options

No. Name of option Function
System which print head is traversed for printing, suitable for application
1 6m Print Head cable
where IJ printer and the print head are set up apart.
[Note] For more information, call the distributor.

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Attached Drawing 1 Model RX-SD / RX-BD IJ Printer Outside Dimensions
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Model RX-SD IJ Printer Outside Dimensions
Attached Drawing 2 with 6m Printhead Cable Option
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Attached Drawing 3 Printhead Outside Dimensions (65µm Nozzle)