5800 User Manual 10041241 EN

Thank you for choosing a Markem-Imaje printer to handle your marking and coding
requirements. With an optimized design, this printer is easy to set up, easy to use, and easy
to maintain.
This manual is intended to provide basic installation, operational, and maintenance

instructions so you can successfully run your Model 5800 print system. The information
contained in this document may not be considered to be contractually binding. Markem-
Imaje reserves the right to change the characteristics indicated in the text and illustrations
contained in this document without notice.
Touch Dry® is a registered trademark of Markem-Imaje Corporation.
CoLOS™ is a trademark of Markem-Imaje Corporation.
Copyright © 2009 by Markem-Imaje Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents
SECTION 1 General Information
1.0 Welcome to the Markem-Imaje Model 5800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
2.0 Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
3.0 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
4.0 Dimensional Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
5.0 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
5.1 Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
5.2 Safe Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
5.3 Automatic Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
5.4 Safety Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
5.5 Location of Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
5.6 Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
6.0 Label and Symbol Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
SECTION 2 Installation
1.0 Machine Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
1.1 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
1.2 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
1.3 Printing Limitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
1.4 Before Installing the Print System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
1.5 Mounting Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
1.5.1 Assembling the Freestanding Floor Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
1.5.2 Assembling the Floor-attached Floor Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
1.5.3 Installing the Conveyor Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
1.6 Mounting the Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
1.7 Installing the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
1.7.1 Changing the AC Voltage Configuration from 230V to 115V . . . . . 2-17
1.7.2 Converting from 115V/230V to 100V/200V Configuration . . . . . . . 2-18
1.7.3 AC Power Cord and Plug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
1.7.4 Mounting the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
1.8 Installing a Product Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
2.0 Installing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
3.0 After Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
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4.0 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
4.1 Connecting the AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
4.2 Powering on the AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
4.3 Adding Ink the First Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
4.3.1 Clearing the Ink Out Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
4.3.2 Testing and Confirming Printhead Functioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
4.4 Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
4.5 Software Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36
SECTION 3 Operation
1.0 Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
1.1 Basic Components of the Print System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
1.2 The Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
1.2.1 Powering On the Print System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
1.2.2 Powering Off the Print System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
1.2.3 Automating Startup and Shutdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
1.2.4 Heating Up from Auto Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
1.2.5 Cooling the Printhead(s) before Powering Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
2.0 The Controller Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
2.1 Keys on the Controller Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
2.2 Overview of the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
3.0 PackML States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
4.0 Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
4.1 Designing Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
4.2 Downloading Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
4.3 Selecting Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
4.3.1 Selecting Jobs from the Local Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
4.4 Selecting Jobs from a Host Computer Database. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
4.5 Previewing Jobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
5.0 Production Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
5.1 The Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
5.2 Adding Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
5.3 Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
5.3.1 Testing and Confirming Printhead Functioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
5.3.2 Start Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
6.0 Making Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
6.1 Adjusting the Print Darkness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
6.2 Adjusting the Print Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
6.3 Changing the Printhead Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
7.0 Counts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
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SECTION 4 Care and Maintenance
1.0 Printhead Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
1.1 Daily Printhead Care Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
1.2 Purging and Jet Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
1.3 Emptying the Drip Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
1.4 Wipe with Purge Technique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
1.5 Cleaning the Ink Supply Door Seal Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
1.6 Moving a Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
2.0 Cleaning the Print System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
2.1 Washdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
2.2 Cleaning the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
SECTION 5 Screens: The User Interface

1.0 User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
1.1 Color User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
1.2 Soft Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
2.0 Screen Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
2.1 Home Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
2.2 Screen Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
2.2.1 Menu Screen Layout Example 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
2.2.2 Menu Screen Layout Example 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
2.2.3 Menu Screen Layout Example 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
2.3 Security Login Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
2.4 Menu Screen Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
3.0 Data Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
3.1 Data Entry Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
3.2 Soft Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
3.2.1 Uppercase and Lowercase Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
3.2.2 Accented Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
3.2.3 Numeric Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
3.2.4 Symbols and Punctuation Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
3.3 Data Entry Using CoLOS Create Pro Design Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
4.0 Job Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
4.1 Job Selection from Local Database with Prompted Data . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
4.2 Filtering the List of Job Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
4.3 Job Selection Using a Host Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
4.3.1 Sending Jobs from the Host Computer to the Print System . . . . . 5-24
4.3.2 Using the User Interface to Retrieve Jobs from the Host Computer. . . . 5-24
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5.0 Date Entry Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
5.1 Fixed Date Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
5.2 Fixed Format Date Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
5.3 Offset Date Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
6.0 Report Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
7.0 Diagnostics Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
8.0 Alert Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
SECTION 6 Menus and Settings

1.0 Accessing Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
2.0 Menu Tree Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
3.0 Settings Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
3.1 Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
3.1.1 Machine Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
3.1.2 Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
3.1.3 Adjust Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
3.1.4 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
3.1.5 Enabling Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
3.1.6 Configuring Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
3.1.7 Security Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
3.1.8 Custom Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
3.2 Diagnostics Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
3.3 Statistics Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
3.4 File Management Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
3.4.1 Copy Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
3.4.2 Delete Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
3.4.3 Clear Job Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
3.4.4 File Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
3.4.5 Copy Logs to USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
3.4.6 Transferring Job Files Using a USB Memory Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
3.5 About Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24
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SECTION 7 Troubleshooting
1.0 Indicators on the Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
1.1 (1) Printhead Status Lamp (Green) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
1.2 (2) Firmware Upgrade Utility (FUU) (Red). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
1.3 (3) Product Sensor Lamp (Green) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
1.4 (4) Encoder Lamp "A" Channel (Green) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
1.5 (5) Printhead Encoder Lamp "B" (Green) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
2.0 Status Beacon Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
3.0 Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
4.0 Faults and Warnings Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
4.1 Faults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
4.2 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
APPENDIX A: INTERCONNECT DIAGRAM
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SECTION 1
General Information
Model 5800
User Manual
SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.0 Welcome to the Markem-Imaje Model 5800
The Model 5800 is part of the Markem-Imaje 5000 Series family of

printers and is designed to address the requirements of secondary
package coding in the fast-moving consumer goods segment. The
Model 5800 is a large character drop-on-demand ink jet printer using
Touch Dry® ink technology for optimal code quality.
The Model 5800 consists of a controller and up to two printheads. The

machine settings and job operations can be managed through a color
touch-screen user interface on the controller, over a network by
CoLOS™ Control software, or by a Web user interface.
Images are designed and prepared for printing on a computer using

CoLOS Create image design software, which allows for complete
creation of jobs, including input of variable data, dynamic data, and
multiple languages. CoLOS Create job files are downloaded to the
Model 5800 for printing images on your product or package. The
printer can be operated as a stand-alone unit, connected to a
dedicated computer, or connected to a host computer as part of a
network.
Information Contained in this Manual
• Introductory and general information

• Glossary of terms
• Safety information
• Installation instructions
• Downloading, selecting, and previewing jobs
• Operating the printer
• Printer care and maintenance
• Using the color user interface, including navigation
• Menus and settings
• Troubleshooting basic problems
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2.0 Glossary
allocation The maximum number of images that the selected job will print before the
user is prompted to reset the allocation count or select a new job.
bar code reader A device that reads identification codes by scanning a strip of parallel bars
of varying widths, groups of which represent alphanumeric characters.
BBE Best Before End; denotes the recommended date by which a product
should be used.
carton A container, usually made of cardboard, onto which the print system prints.
See product.
caution A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in

personal injury.
color user interface The keypad and multi-colored display mounted in the controller where the
user enters and receives information about the print system.
CoLOS™ Control Markem-Imaje proprietary network software for data transfer, remote
operation, and machine monitor / data logging operations.
CoLOS™ Create Markem-Imaje proprietary software for designing images for the print
system.
controller The enclosure that houses the Color User Interface, system
communications, and system control.
CUI Color User Interface.
DCP Device Control Protocol.
download To retrieve a copy of a file from a computer and transfer it to the print
system.
dynamic field Information in a job file that changes, such as a serialized number or date.
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fault A problem with the print system that generates a message on the display
and stops printing.
field A specific manipulatable area within the job file.
firmware upgrade The process of writing the control software to nonvolatile memory.
FUU Firmware Upgrade Utility. A built-in tool used for loading firmware onto the
printhead and controller.
host computer The computer that contains the data that is downloaded to the print system.
This computer may contain software such as CoLOS Create.
image The displayed or printed representation of the job file information, composed
of one or more fields, from one printhead.
ink level sensor An electrical device used to monitor ink levels.
ink supply Solid ink blocks that the operator inserts into the supply interface.
ink supply door Portal at the top of the printhead which the operator opens to insert the ink
supply.
jet test The process of printing a pattern used to confirm the proper operation of all
jets.
jetting assembly The area on the front of the printhead that ejects droplets of ink onto the
product.
job See job file.
job file A job file determines what, how, where, and when images will print. A job file
contains the name of an image file and may contain the name of a settings
file. Before printing, the image data must be downloaded to the print system
from the host computer.
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local Refers to storage on the print system; after job files are downloaded to the
print system, the job files are considered local.
online The mode of the print system when printing.
PH Printhead. Specific printheads are abbreviated as PH1 and PH2.
package See product.
PackML Packaging Machinery Language. A subcommittee operating under Open

Modular Architecture Controls (OMAC) to establish a repository of open
architecture control requirements and operating experience, including the
operational states upon which the Model 5600/5800 is designed.
PCA Printed Circuit Assembly.
primary reservoir The assembly inside the printhead that obtains ink from the supply
reservoir and directly supplies ink to the jetting assembly at the correct
temperature and pressure.
print engine The digital image output subassembly, which is a component of a

printhead.
printer See print system.
printhead The enclosure that includes the print engine, electronics, and pneumatics
to apply the image to the substrate. Abbreviated as PH.
print registration The location of the printed image on the package, determined by the
trigger, which can be a sensor or fixed spacing setting; a distance offset
from the print trigger.
print system The complete assembly consisting of the controller, printhead, and cabling.
Also known as “printer.”
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product The material or item onto which the print system prints. Also called carton,
package, or packaging.
product ID reader A bar code reader that scans product information to determine which job file
to print.
purge The forcing of hot ink through the jetting assembly for a short time to remove
trapped air and debris from the jetting assembly.
reservoir A container inside the printhead that stores ink.
SICK A manufacturer of bar code readers that interface with the print system.
status beacon An optional device consisting of a set of lamps to indicate the status of the
print system.
supply interface The enclosure on the top of the printhead where the operator inserts the ink
supply.
supply reservoir The assembly that stores, heats, and pumps the ink to the primary reservoir.
TU Lookup Traded Unit Lookup; a term used in bar coding.
warning A condition that generates a message on the display, but does not stop
printing.
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3.0 Specifications
Weight: Single printhead system: 18.4kg (40.6 lb)
Double printhead system: 25.6kg (56.4 lb)
Printhead: 7.2kg (15.9 lb)
Dimensions: See Dimensional Drawing
Noise Emission: Does not exceed 75 dB(A)
Certification: CE marked
Voltage Options: 100/115/200/230V, 50/60Hz;
600W single phase
Environmental: Temperature range
0°– 40°C (32°– 104°F)
Relative humidity
<90%, non-condensing
IP Protection
Controller: IP42 (with the cap installed on the
beacon port or a status beacon connected)
Printhead: Not rated
Product Sensor: IP65
Encoder: IP65
Print Area (per printhead): 65mm x 1000mm (2.56" x 39.4")
Print Speed: 55m/min. (180 ft./min.) at Density 2
(recommended)
Pack rate: 100 packs/min.
Warm-up Time: Approximately 10 minutes
(depends on environment)
Interface: RS232 serial port
USB-Host
USB-Control Device
Ethernet 10T/100T
Print Resolution: 3.9 dots/mm (100 DPI) Vertical (cross track)
5.9 dots/mm (150 DPI) Horizontal (in track)
Bar Code Type: PDF 417, ITF, EAN 8, UPCE, UPCA, QR,
Code 39, Code 128, EAN 128, EAN 13, Data
Matrix, GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional, GS1
DataBar Composite, GS1 DataBar Expanded
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4.0 Dimensional Drawing
A B C D E F
INCHES 6.65 6.34 17.95 5.59 6.77 14.33
MM 169 161 456 142 172 364
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5.0 Safety Information
This printer complies with applicable regulations in force on the date
of manufacture and has labels that meet the safety standards
governing printer use.
CAUTION refers to a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in personal injury.
5.1 Certification
The Model 5800 is CE Marked and meets the following:
• 98/37/EC Machinery Directive

• 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive
Laws for electrical equipment within certain
voltage limits.
• 2004/108/EC EMC Directive
Laws relating to electrical magnetic
compatibility
5.2 Safe Mounting

CAUTION. Avoid injury from possible tipping.
If the mounting of the controller and printhead(s) on the stand is not
perpendicular or if the distance from the floor to the bottom of the
controller mounting bracket exceeds 850mm (34 in.), the stand must
be attached to the floor using the four legs provided and at least four
bolts, minimum diameter 6mm, minimum class 5.6, with washers,
and minimum pull-out resistance 1300N (292 lbf).
< 850mm
(34 in.)
Ø 6mm
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5.3 Automatic Startup
CAUTION. Do not allow an automatic packaging machine startup

after a Model 5800 reset.
The Model 5800 end user is responsible for configuring the software
and installing the status output signal option in a way that requires the
operator to manually restart the packaging machine after a Model
5800 fault has been cleared. Any deviation from this method is unsafe
and is not approved by Markem-Imaje or applicable regulatory
agencies.
5.4 Safety Labels

Hot Surfaces. To prevent injury from burns, be careful not to touch
the jetting assembly surface or hot ink directly.
Protective Earth. This label identifies a protective earth electrical

protection point.
High Voltage. This label indicates there are high voltages inside the
print system. To prevent injury from electrical shock, remove the
power cord from the electrical outlet before servicing the controller.
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5.5 Location of Safety Labels
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5.6 Use
The printer is designed for drop-on-demand ink jet printing for

industrial package coding. Any other use of the printer is prohibited,
and any consequences shall be under the entire responsibility of the
user.
Printable substrates include coated and uncoated corrugates, rigid

plastics, flexible films, and shrink wraps. Non Markem-Imaje specific
inks must not be used, and any consequences shall be under the
entire responsibility of the user.
Failure to observe instructions, directives, or labels pertaining to the

installation, use, and repair of this printer shall be under the entire
responsibility of the user.
Any person who modifies the printer, uses consumables, spare parts,
or accessories other than those supplied by Markem-Imaje, or does
not comply with Markem-Imaje specifications, shall bear sole
responsibility for the consequences thereof.
Label on top of the printhead says:

Performance Warning: Use of non Markem-Imaje
specific inks can cause system performance
downgrade or failure, and loss of warranty coverage.
Please see instruction manual for proper ink for each
printing system.
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6.0 Label and Symbol Identification
Manufacturer’s Plate
Located on the rear of the controller, indicates:
Manufacturer information
Serial number
CE mark
Electrical specifications
Attention symbol
Electrical diagram number
AC voltage configuration
Attention: Consult Accompanying Documents

Indicates that information is available in accompanying documents
and appears in locations such as the manufacturer’s plate and the
ink supply label on the top of the printhead.
CE Mark
Indicates that the print system meets safety and environmental
requirements as defined in the European Directives.
Start Key
Located on the controller front panel, used to transition the print
system into the Producing state.
Stop Key
Located on the controller front panel, used to transition the print
system out of the Producing state.
Adjust Registration Key

Located on the controller front panel, used to adjust the print
registration.
Select Job Key

Located on the controller front panel, used to initiate job selection.
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Jet Test
Located on the rear of the printhead, next to the Jet Test button.
Purge
Located on the rear of the printhead, next to the Purge button.
Optional Expansion Unit

Indicates the interface device port that is used for bar code readers, a
product ID reader, or additional digital I/O.
Serial Port
Indicates the RS232 serial port.
Printhead Communication
Indicates a connection for Printhead 1 and Printhead 2.
Scanner
Indicates the scanner port.
Encoder
Indicates the external encoder port.
Product Sensor
Indicates the product (or carton) sensor port.
Status Beacon
Indicates the status beacon port.
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Ethernet Connection
Indicates the Ethernet port.
USB Port (Type “A”)

A
Indicates the USB Host port, also known as USB Type “A” or USB
Upstream port and is intended to be used to connect to a memory
stick.
USB Port (Type “B”)

B
Indicates the USB Device port, also known as USB Type “B” or USB
Downstream port and is intended to be used to connect to devices
such as a computer running CoLOS software or any DCP-
compatible host application.
Markem-Imaje Ink
Do not add ink to Printhead 1.

Add one block of Markem-Imaje ink to Printhead 1.
Add two blocks of Markem-Imaje ink to Printhead 1.
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SECTION 2
Installation
Model 5800
User Manual
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION
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1.0 Machine Requirements
The print system must be installed in accordance with applicable
requirements.
1.1 Environmental
The print system operates in temperatures ranging from 0°– 40°C
(32°–104°F).
Due to the IP rating, the print system should be installed in an area
where it will not be washed down, will not be exposed to high
humidity, and will otherwise not come in direct contact with water.
The print system is not rated for hazardous environments.
1.2 Electrical
The print system operates at 600W maximum, 50/60Hz, single phase.
When installing the print system, take into consideration the power
requirements of the load.
The print system has been designed to withstand electrical noise
found in industrial environments. In environments exhibiting extreme
electrical conditions, additional protection such as line filtering or an
uninterruptible power supply is required. In such environments, it is
the end user’s responsibility to make necessary corrections.
A dedicated 15-ampere branch circuit protection is recommended to

provide short circuit protection and reduce the risk of line noise
interference. Protection for L1 and L2 supply lines might be
necessary, depending on local electrical codes.
1.3 Printing Limitation

The Model 5800 print system does not support two printheads on
different packaging lines with one controller.
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1.4 Before Installing the Print System
The print system is shipped in several boxes. Before installing the

print system, determine:
• Where the print system will be installed and deliver the boxes to
the installation site.
• The relative location of the printhead to the packaging line so

that the height of the printhead from the floor can be established.
• The relative location of the controller to the printhead.
• The height of the controller.
• How the print system will be mounted. There are three possible
mounting scenarios:
Freestanding floor stand

Floor stand attached to the floor
Conveyor mount
1.5 Mounting Requirements
To ensure stability, the controller and printhead(s) must be attached

using the mounting hardware provided.
The controller must be within 4M (13.12 feet) of the printhead.
To ensure optimum printer performance, the stand must be plumb

level and the printhead must be level front to back within +/-1°.
If using a freestanding floor stand:

• The controller must be mounted on the stand perpendicular to
the printhead(s)(1, Figure 2-1).
• The distance from the floor to the bottom of the controller
mounting bracket must not exceed 850mm (34 in.)
(2, Figure 2-1).
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CAUTION: Avoid injury from possible tipping
The floor stand must be attached to the floor if:
• The mounting of the controller and printhead(s) on the stand is not
perpendicular (1, Figure 2-1).
• The distance from the floor to the bottom of the controller mounting
bracket exceeds 850mm (34 in.) (2, Figure 2-1).
Use the four legs provided and at least four bolts, minimum diameter
6mm, minimum class 5.6, with washers, and minimum pull-out
resistance 1300N (292 lbf) (3, Figure 2-1). See “Assembling the Floor-
attached Floor Stand” in this section.
1
2
< 850mm
(34 in.)
Ø 6mm
Figure 2-1
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1.5.1 Assembling the Freestanding Floor Stand
Figure 2-2
The floor stand is not intended to be used with casters.
1. To assemble the leveling feet to the floor stand legs:

• Install a leveling foot into a floor stand leg, followed by a lock
washer and hex nut (Figure 2-3). Finger-tighten the hex nut.
• Repeat to make four assemblies.
Figure 2-3
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2. Adjust the height of the leveling feet to 5.08cm (2.0 in.). Finger-
tighten the hex nut (1, Figure 2-4). Note the hole that will be used
in step 3 to attach two legs (2, Figure 2-4).
5.08cm
(2.0 in.)
1
Figure 2-4
3. To attach two floor stand legs:
• Place two floor stand legs on a raised surface such as a foam
block.
• Align the legs flush.
• Secure the legs together finger-tight, using the hex screw, lock
washer, and hex nut provided (Figure 2-5).
• Repeat to make the second floor stand leg assembly.
Figure 2-5
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4. Lay the mount bar on its side.
5. To insert the T-nuts into the mount bar (1, Figure 2-6):
• Insert eight T-nuts into the channels of the mount bar with
the spring tab of the T-nuts facing inward, toward the bar.
• Slide the T-nuts into the channels, set at approximately
8.25cm. (3.25 in.) (2, Figure 2-6) from the end of the mount
bar.
Figure 2-6
6. To install the floor stand mount bar into the intersection of the
floor stand legs (Figure 2-7):
• Rest the base of the mount bar on the floor surface.
• Install the (8) hex screws with lock washers into the T-nuts of
the mount bar and evenly tighten the screws to hold the
mount bar in position.
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.
Hex screws
No screws
No
needed
screws Hex screw
needed holding
2 legs
Figure 2-7
7. Measure from the underside of the leg to the bottom of the mount
bar. The distance should be 5.08cm (2.0 in.). Adjust and tighten
the hex nuts with a 13mm wrench as needed.
Figure 2-8
8. If the mount bar is too long and will be in the way, the unneeded
length may be cut off. Plan to have the mount bar rest on the floor,
as it functions as a fifth leg and provides support.
9. After installing the controller and printhead and connecting cables,

you will be instructed to finish the stand installation.
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1.5.2 Assembling the Floor-attached Floor Stand
1. Install two T-nuts as shown in Figure 2-9.
Figure 2-9
2. Align one leg flush with the bottom of the mount bar (1, Figure
2-10). Using the second hole (2, Figure 2-10) and last hole
(3, Figure 2-10), which will be the top hole when the mount bar is
pivoted upright, install the hex screws and washers.
3. Tighten the hex screws using a 13mm wrench, insuring that the
base of the leg is flush with the base of the mount bar.
4. Roll the mount bar over to expose another edge. Repeat steps 1,
2, and 3 for each of the remaining three legs.
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3 2 1
Figure 2-10
5. Pivot the mount bar to its upright position (Figure 2-11).
6. Anchor the stand to the floor using the four legs provided and at
least four bolts, minimum diameter 6mm, minimum class 5.6, with
washers, and minimum pull-out resistance 1300N (292 lbf) into the
holes (4 shown in Figure 2-11).
Figure 2-11

you will be instructed to finish the stand installation.
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1.5.3 Installing the Conveyor Mount
The box in which the conveyor mount was shipped contains:

1. Mount bar
2. End cap for top of mount bar
3. Four each T-nuts and socket cap screws
4. Conveyor mount bracket
5. T-slot cover
5
4
2
3
1
Figure 2-12
1. Insert the four T-nuts into the channels of the mount bar as
shown in Figure 2-13 (two T-nuts are shown) with the spring tab
of the T-nuts facing inward, toward the bar.
Figure 2-13
2. Slide the T-nuts to the desired position for mounting the conveyor
mount bracket. Ensure that enough of the mount bar will be
above the bracket to be able to adjust to the highest point on the
substrate.
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3. Using a 6mm Allen wrench, tighten the socket cap screws
(Figure 2-14, two are shown).
Figure 2-14
4. Using holes and screws provided by the customer, secure the

conveyor mount bracket to the conveyor (Figure 2-15).
Figure 2-15

you will be instructed to finish the conveyor mount installation.
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1.6 Mounting the Printhead
The printhead mount assembly is shipped separately from the
printhead. An angled printhead mount assembly is also available.
The printhead mount assembly can be mounted on the left or right

side of the mount bar. If mounting a second printhead on the
opposite side of the mount bar, the printhead mount assembly will
need to be reconfigured by moving the slides (Figure 2-16).
Figure 2-16
1. Remove the tape from the supply interface (1, Figure 2-17) and
from the jetting assembly (2, Figure 2-17).
2. Slide the printhead mount assembly into the grooves of the

mount bar (3, Figure 2-17) to the desired height.
3. Tighten the adjustment handle (4, Figure 2-17) to the mount bar.
Do not overtighten.
4. Slide the printhead along the guides (5, Figure 2-17) until the
printhead is in place horizontally. Note that it might be necessary
to loosen the guides before sliding the printhead onto them.
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5. Tighten the adjustment handle (6, Figure 2-17) to secure the
printhead. Do not overtighten.
Ensure the printhead is level front to back within +/-1°.
1 2
Rear View Side View

3
5
5
4 4
Figure 2-17
6. If installing a second printhead, repeat steps 2 through 5 to mount
the second printhead.
7. Do not connect cables or install the T-slot cover until instructed to

do so.
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1.7 Installing the Controller
IMPORTANT: Proper electrical installation is required.
The electrical specifications of your print system can be found on the

Serial/I.D./Rating plate on the rear of the controller.
The controller is shipped in the 230V configuration and be changed

to the appropriate site voltage by the end user.
Before mounting the controller:
• The AC voltage configuration must be verified or changed to

match your AC voltage service.
• An appropriate plug or wiring to a terminal block on the AC power

cord must be supplied.
• The distance from the floor to the bottom of the controller

mounting bracket must be determined.
• The distance from the printhead to the controller must be

determined.
CAUTION. High Voltage. The AC power must be disconnected.

Failure to do so can result in death or serious injury from an
electrical shock.
Ensure no electrical power is connected to the controller.
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1.7.1 Changing the AC Voltage Configuration from 230V to 115V
This procedure describes how to change the voltage configuration to

115V and can also be used if the voltage configuration ever needs to
be changed back to 230V.
1. Check whether the AC voltage on the power input module on the

rear of the controller matches your electrical service. The matching
arrows (Figure 2-18) indicate the voltage selection.
Figure 2-18
2. Use a slotted screwdriver as shown and remove the power input

module (Figure 2-19).
Figure 2-19
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3. With the arrows (Figure 2-20) matching the correct voltage,
install the power input module.
220-240V
110-120V
Figure 2-20
1.7.2 Converting from 115V/230V to 100V/200V Configuration
This procedure describes how to change the voltage configuration to

100V/200V and can also be used if the voltage configuration ever
needs to be changed back to 115V/230V.
1. Obtain a properly grounded electrostatic mat and a grounding

wrist strap.
2. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws holding the

front portion of the controller case (Figure 2-21). There are two
on each side, and three each on the top and the bottom.
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Figure 2-21
3. Pull the front of the controller case outward slightly and it will hinge
down, remaining attached to the controller.
Figure 2-22
The power distribution board is now accessible.
• 115V/230V: primary supply harness connects to X7

• 100V/200V: primary supply harness connects to X8
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4. Wear an antistatic wrist strap connected to an earth point and
disconnect the primary supply harness from connector X7 on the
Power Distribution Board and connect it to X8.
X7 X8
Figure 2-23
Figure 2-24
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5. Close the controller case and reinstall the screws.
6. Check the matching arrows on the power input module on the rear
of the controller (Figure 2-25).
• For 100V configuration, the arrows should match 110-120V.

• For 200V configuration, the arrows should match 220-240V.
Figure 2-25
7. Follow the instructions in “Changing the AC Voltage Configuration

from 230V to 115V” in this section for removing the power entry
module so that the arrows match the appropriate voltage
configuration.
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1.7.3 AC Power Cord and Plug
The AC power cord that connects to the electrical power source is
without termination. The end user is responsible for supplying an
appropriate plug to the printer per local requirements or wiring it
directly to a terminal block, ensuring that the protective earth (P.E.)
ground connection is properly made to the AC power input.
The Model 5800 is internally fuse protected.
1. The end user must supply a power plug rated for at least 125%
of the rated current of the equipment at the nominal system
voltage range under which the machine will be operating. The
applied plug must carry a voltage rating greater than the AC
input power rating.
2. Wire the end without termination of the AC power source to an

appropriate plug or terminal block using the following wire color
codes:
L1 Line 1: Brown
L2 Line 2 (Neutral): Blue
G Ground: Green/Yellow
L1
L2
Figure 2-26
3. Do not plug the power cord into the AC power source until
installation is complete.
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1.7.4 Mounting the Controller
The controller mount assembly (1, Figure 2-27) is shipped separately
from the controller (2, Figure 2-27).
If mounting the controller to a freestanding floor stand:
• The distance from the floor to the bottom of the controller mounting
bracket must not exceed 850mm (34 in.).
• The controller must be perpendicular to the printhead(s).
.
Figure 2-27
1. Insert the two T-nuts into the channels of the mount bracket with
the spring tabs facing out as shown in Figure 2-28.
Figure 2-28
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2. Install the socket cap screws onto the mount bracket and finger-
tighten them. Guiding the T-nuts down the mount bar, slide the
mount bracket to the desired height (Figure 2-29).
Figure 2-29
3. Using a 5mm Allen wrench, tighten the socket cap screws to

secure the controller mount bracket to the mount bar.
4. Using the four pins on the base of the controller, place the
controller on the mount bracket (Figure 2-30).
Figure 2-30
5. Place the hex nuts and lock washers on the pins. Use an M8
wrench or ratchet to secure the controller to the controller mount
bracket
6. Do not connect cables or install the T-slot cover until instructed to

do so.
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1.8 Installing a Product Sensor
A product sensor can be used to trigger printing upon detecting the

edge of the carton. The product sensor must be assembled and
mounted to the printhead.
Figure 2-31
1. Assemble the mounting bracket (Figure 2-32).
2. Connect the sensor to the product sensor cable (Figure 2-33).
Figure 2-32 Figure 2-33
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3. Mount the product sensor in the slot on the side of the printhead
(Figure 2-34). The sensor is normally mounted on the upstream
side of the print system.
Figure 2-34
4. Locate the product sensor symbol and connector on the rear of

the printhead and connect the other end of the product sensor
cable (Figure 2-35).
Figure 2-35
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2.0 Installing Options
Depending upon options and accessories ordered, additional

components, such as an external encoder or status beacon, may
need to be installed.
Refer to the instructions that were shipped with the option or

accessory.
3.0 After Installation

1. Connect the end of the printhead cable with the right angle to the
rear of the printhead (1, Figure 2-36).
2. Connect the other end of the printhead cable to the rear of the
controller (1, Figure 2-37).
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3. Insert the cables into the mount bar (Figure 2-38), push them
down, and feed them into the channel (Figure 2-39).
Note: If the print system has two printheads, the cabling of the
second printhead must go below the controller, as it will not fit in the
remaining space above the controller.
4. To insert the slot cover into the mount bar groove (Figure 2-40):
• Pinch the top end of the slot cover, start it in the groove flush
with the top of the mount bar, and press it into the groove.
• Continue pressing the slot cover into the groove until the
groove is fully covered.
5. To insert the slot cover into the printhead groove:
• Pinch an end of the slot cover, start it in the groove near the
product sensor, and press it into the groove.
• Continue pressing the slot cover into the groove until the
groove is fully covered.
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6. Cut the excess slot cover material (Figure 2-41).
7. Place the cap on the top of the mount bar or conveyor mount
(Figure 2-42) and press it securely into place.
Figure 2-42
8. When the freestanding floor stand is in its final position, level the
feet. The mount bar should rest on the floor, as it functions as a
fifth leg and provides extra stability.
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4.0 Getting Started
4.1 Connecting the AC Power
This procedure assumes:
• All mechanical and electrical components have been

installed as described in the preceding paragraphs.
• The AC voltage configuration and AC power cord are
appropriate for your electrical service.
1. Verify that the power switch on the rear of the controller is in the
off (0) position (1 Figure 2-43).
2. Connect the AC power cord (2, Figure 2-43) to the rear of the
controller.
3. Connect the other end of the AC power cord to the electrical

power source.
2 1
Figure 2-43
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4.2 Powering on the AC Power
Turn the power switch on (l position) (Figure 2-44).
Figure 2-44
The system will begin to initialize, displaying the Markem-Imaje

startup screen (Figure 2-45).
The Home screen will appear momentarily, and if this is the first time
the printer has ever been powered up, the PH Supply Reservoir Ink
Out Fault will immediately appear (Figure 2-46).
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4.3 Adding Ink the First Time
4.3.1 Clearing the Ink Out Fault
1. To close the fault screen, select (Figure 2-46).
2. To add ink:
• Press the release button (1, Figure 2-47).
• Lift open the ink supply door (2, Figure 2-47).
• Remove the wrapper from one block of Markem-Imaje 5800

Series ink (3, Figure 2-47).
• Insert one block of ink in the supply interface (4, Figure 2-47).
• Clean the door seal surface and gasket (5, Figure 2-47) with
a dry cloth. Do not use solvents or sharp objects.
2
4
5
1
3
Figure 2-47
3. Immediately (before the fault recurs), select:
Menu
Diagnostics
Manual Control
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4. Select Heater
PH# Supply Reservoir Regulate
PH# Primary Reservoir Regulate
PH# Jetting Assembly Regulate
The screen does not change, but your actions are accepted.
Heater
5. Select then and
• Monitor the PH# Supply Reservoir Temperature and note when

"OK" appears.
• Let the ink melt fully, which, on initial set-up, could take up to 10
minutes from when "OK" appeared.
Pumps
6. Select then and
PH# Low Vacuum Regulate
Select Sequence
PH# Enable Primary Reservoir Filling
The screen does not change but your actions are accepted.
Ink
7. Select then and
8. Monitor the PH# Primary Reservoir Ink State and wait until
“Present” appears.
9. Select to return to the Home screen.
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4.3.2 Testing and Confirming Printhead Functioning
1. Verify that the shipping tape has been removed from the jetting
assembly.
2. Perform a purge and jet test to see if all jets function. For
instructions, see “Printing” in Section 3.
3. Examine the pattern that printed (Figure 2-48).
Figure 2-48
4. If any lines are missing, the corresponding jets are not

functioning. Repeat the purge and the jet test.
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4.4 Language Selection
The text on the user interface is displayed in English by default. To
display text in another language:
1. Select then and (Figure 2-49).
2. Select the desired language from the list (1, Figure 2-50).
If your desired language is not listed, contact your Markem-Imaje

representative.
2
3. Select the checkmark (2, Figure 2-50) to accept the language

change and to return to the Home screen.
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4.5 Software Settings
Before attempting to print, it is necessary to check or set some
settings. For many settings, the defaults will produce successful
results. Others must be customized for your application. Most
settings are described in Section 6, “Menus and Settings.”
Markem-Imaje suggests addressing the following during installation.
• Establish network settings
Use the Ethernet port on the rear of the controller to connect

the network cable.
Select then and
Select until Comms appears.

Establish the appropriate communications settings.
Use and
Accept changes then select
• Set the date and time

See “Adjust Date/Time” in Section 6.
• Set up Calendar Builder

Refer to the manual that came with the CoLOS software.
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• Set product sensor type and settings
Select then and
Select until Print Initiation appears.

Set the product sensor settings.
Use and or and
• Set the encoder type and settings

If internal, set the spacing.
If external, set the scaling factor.
Select then and
Select until Encoders appears.

Set the encoder settings.
Use and or and
• Set the print density

See “Adjusting the Print Darkness” in Section 3.
• Set the print registration

See “Adjusting the Print Registration” in Section 3.
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• Download a job
Method 1. Use a pre-loaded memory stick. See “Transferring
Job Files Using a USB Memory Stick” in Section 6.
Method 2. Send jobs to the print system using a host computer
with CoLOS Control and communications established. Refer to
the manual that came with the CoLOS software.
Method 3. Retrieve jobs from the host computer using a host
computer with CoLOS Control and communications established.
See “Using the User Interface to Retrieve Jobs from the Host
Computer” in Section 5.
• Set automatic startup and shutdown

The user can enable Automatic Warmup and Automatic
Shutdown and specify times for each day of the week. The
settings determine when warmup and cool down of the
printhead(s) will be automatically initiated.
Select then and
Select until Startup / Shutdown appears.

Automatic Warmup and Automatic Shutdown are disabled for
each day of the week.
Use and to enable a setting.
Use and or and to specify the time.
Use a 24-hour clock to express time in HH:MM (00:00 - 23:59).
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SECTION 3
Operation
Model 5800
User Manual
SECTION 3 OPERATION
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SECTION 3 OPERATION
1.0 Basic Operation
Before printing, ensure:
• The print system is completely and correctly installed and
integrated with your packaging line.
• Software settings have been established.
1.1 Basic Components of the Print System
7
4
3
5 2
Figure 3-1
1 color user interface (touch screen)

2 controller enclosure with color user interface, system
communications, and system control
3 printhead houses ink delivery system
4 supply interface where user adds ink
5 mounting stand (freestanding floor stand shown)
6 cables
7 options such as a status beacon (shown)
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1.2 The Power Switch
The power switch (Figure 3-2) is located on the rear of the controller.
The “I” position is ON. The “0” position is OFF.
Figure 3-2
1.2.1 Powering On the Print System
To power on and initialize the print system, turn the power switch
(1, Figure 3-2) to the “I” position.
• The Markem-Imaje startup screen will appear (Figure 3-3).
Figure 3-3
• The Home screen will appear (Figure 3-4) if no faults are present.
• The title pane will be outlined in red (1, Figure 3-4).
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• The red icon will appear in the status bar (2, Figure 3-4), even
if there are no faults or warnings, because the print system is not in
the Producing state.
Figure 3-4
• The printhead usually takes at least 10 minutes to reach operating

temperature and depends on the temperature of the room and of
the printhead.
1.2.2 Powering Off the Print System
To power off the printer without cooling down the printhead(s), turn the
power switch (1, Figure 3-2) to the “0” position.
• The printhead usually takes about 30 minutes to cool down and

depends on the temperature of the room and of the printhead.
IMPORTANT: If a printhead at operating temperature will be moved, it

must be cooled down using the Shutdown feature before turning the
power switch off. This is to prevent damage to the printhead.
1.2.3 Automating Startup and Shutdown

The user can specify when automatic warmup and cool down of the
printhead(s) will be initiated using the Startup / Shutdown menu on the
Machine Settings menu. See “Startup/Shutdown” in Section 6.
Startup / Shutdown
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1.2.4 Heating Up from Auto Shutdown
If the print system is in Auto Shutdown, select Startup from the

Home screen to initiate warming up the printhead(s).
Figure 3-5
• The printhead usually takes at least 10 minutes to reach
operating temperature and depends on the temperature of the
room and of the printhead.
1.2.5 Cooling the Printhead(s) before Powering Off
1. To begin the cooling process, select Shutdown from the

Home screen (1, Figure 3-6).
2. Select (2, Figure 3-6).
Figure 3-6
• The Home screen will appear, the Startup icon will replace
the Shutdown icon, and the state will change to “Stopping.”
3. Wait for the “Shutdown Done” message, which may take 30

minutes. Turn the power switch to the “0” position.
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2.0 The Controller Front Panel
The controller front panel consists of a color user interface
(1, Figure 3-7) and four keys on the keypad from which the user can
operate, configure, and monitor the print system.
2.1 Keys on the Controller Front Panel
Start key: Transition the print system to Producing

(2, Figure 3-7)
Stop key: Transition the print system out of Producing

(3, Figure 3-7)
Registration key: Adjust print registration (4, Figure 3-7)
Select Job key: Initiate job selection (5, Figure 3-7)
The keys work the same as any similarly named buttons on the touch
screen.
2 3 5
4
Figure 3-7
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2.2 Overview of the User Interface
After the print system has been powered on and initialized, the
Home screen will appear (Figure 3-8).
2 1 3
Figure 3-8
Icons on Status Bar (1, Figure 3-8)
Not producing or fault(s)
Warning(s)
Status OK and Producing
Icons on Status Folder (2, Figure 3-8)
List of active fault(s)
List of active warning(s)
No active faults or warnings
Ink Indicator (3, Figure 3-8)
Do not add ink to PH1.
Add 1 block of Markem-Imaje ink to PH1.
Add 2 blocks of Markem-Imaje ink to PH1.
PackML State (4, Figure 3-8)
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The user touches soft buttons (outlined areas) on the touch screen to
navigate through the screens. Examples are shown below.
The Home button returns you to the Home screen. The Home
button is grayed and unselectable when the Home screen is
displayed.
The right arrow button is used to navigate to the next screen.
The left arrow button is used to navigate to the previous screen.

Touching the left arrow repeatedly will return to the Home screen.
The checkmark button accepts your selections or changes.
If the plus button is present, the user can increase settings

values within defined limits.
If the minus button is present, the user can decrease settings

values within defined limits.
The checkmark button confirms or accepts an action.
The “x” button cancels or rejects an action.
The back button cancels or rejects any data entered.
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3.0 PackML States
The PackML operational states define the current condition of the
print system. The current PackML state is displayed in the title pane
at the top of the screen.
Operational State Description
Print system is running and printing has

Producing been enabled, so that product passing
in front of the printhead will be printed
Ready Starting of print system is complete
Starting Print system is preparing for running
Print system condition resulting from
Aborted
aborting
Print system condition resulting from a
user temporarily holding production
Held
while blockage is cleared or stopping
throughput while resolving a problem
Print system is running, but printing has
not been enabled, so product passing in
Standby
front of the print system will not be
printed
Print system is being brought to a rapid,
Aborting controlled, and safe stop due to a fault
or abort command
Print system condition that brings print
Holding system to a controlled stop while in
Standby or Producing
Print system is being brought to a
Stopping
controlled and safe stop
Print system is powered on and
Stopped
stationary; heaters and pumps are off
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4.0 Jobs
A job file determines what, how, where, and when images will print. A
job file contains the name of an image file and may contain the name
of a settings file. Job files are also referred to as “jobs” throughout this
manual.
4.1 Designing Jobs

Images to be printed are designed on a computer using Markem-
Imaje CoLOS Create image design software, which allows for creating
and editing jobs, including input of variable data, dynamic data, and
multiple languages.
The CoLOS manuals describe how to design, name, and save job
files.
4.2 Downloading Jobs
The Model 5800 is shipped with two resident jobs for purposes of
testing. Additional jobs must be downloaded to the Model 5800 from
the computer to printer before a job can be selected for printing on
your product or package.
Job files can be downloaded using one of the following methods:
A Transferred from a pre-loaded USB memory stick via the

USB Host (Type “A”) port on the rear of the controller. See
“Transferring Job Files Using a USB Memory Stick” in Section 6.
Transferred from a host computer over a network via the

Ethernet port, which is located on the rear of the controller. See “Job
Selection Using a Host Computer” in Section 5.
After jobs are downloaded, they can be managed from the File
Management Menu. See “File Management Menu” in Section 6.
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4.3 Selecting Jobs
The selected job is what prints the next time printing is initiated. Jobs
can be selected from the local database or from a host computer.
4.3.1 Selecting Jobs from the Local Database

Jobs that have already been downloaded via the USB Host (Type
“A”) port are stored in the local database.
To select from a list of available jobs in the local database, use one
of the following methods:
1. Press the Select Job key on the controller front panel.
Or touch the Select Job icon on the Home screen.
Figure 3-9
2. The Select Job screen (Figure 3-10) appears, listing available
jobs. Touch the name of the job that you want to select.
The job name becomes highlighted in yellow.
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Figure 3-10
3. Use page up and page down to display more job names If

more jobs are available than what can be displayed on the screen
at one time.
4. Touch the checkmark to select the highlighted job.
5. The user will be prompted if user input data is required. Use the
data input to enter letters or numbers.
For additional details on selecting jobs from databases, filtering

jobs, and selecting jobs with prompted data, see Section 5.
6. Update field data as required.
Figure 3-11
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7. Use the right arrow to move to the next field and continue
entering field data.
8. When complete, use the checkmark to confirm the data.
Figure 3-12
The Home screen will appear and the job is ready to be printed.
4.4 Selecting Jobs from a Host Computer Database

To use this method to select a job, the print system must be
connected to a host computer with CoLOS Control and
communications established. The jobs are transferred from the host
computer over a network via the Ethernet port.
See “Job Selection Using a Host Computer” in Section 5 for

additional information.
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4.5 Previewing Jobs
1. Touch Preview to see on the screen how the selected job will
print.
Figure 3-13
2. Touch to enlarge the view of the image.
Figure 3-14
3. Touch to list the fields in the job.

The field names will be displayed.
Figure 3-15
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5.0 Production Printing
Before printing, ensure:
• The Home screen is displayed in the Ready state.
• The desired job has been selected.
• You have printhead wipes (1, Figure 3-16), the proper ink
blocks (2, Figure 3-16), and a drip tray (3, Figure 3-16).
2 3
Figure 3-16
5.1 The Printhead

Note the location of:
• The Jet Test button (1, Figure 3-17).
• The Purge button (2, Figure 3-17).
• The supply interface (3, Figure 3-17).
• Release button on the ink supply door (4, Figure 3-17).
• Five indicators (5, Figure 3-17).
3
5
1
4
2
Figure 3-17
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5.2 Adding Ink
Performance Warning
The label on top of the printhead says: Use of non Markem-Imaje
specific inks can cause system performance downgrade or failure,
and loss of warranty coverage. Please see Instruction manual for the
proper ink for each printing system.
The ink supply door remains locked unless the ink status indicates
that one or two ink blocks can be added.
1. Press the release button on the ink door (Figure 3-18).
2. Open the ink door by lifting (Figure 3-19).
3. Remove the wrapper from one block of Markem-Imaje 5800 Series

ink (Figure 3-20).
4. Insert one block of ink in the ink supply (Figure 3-21).
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5. Clean the door seal surface (including gasket) with a dry cloth
(Figure 3-22).
IMPORTANT: Not cleaning the seal could affect ink

management accuracy.
Figure 3-22
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5.3 Printing
Caution. Hot Surfaces. To prevent injury from burns, be careful not
to touch the jetting assembly surface or hot ink directly.
5.3.1 Testing and Confirming Printhead Functioning

1. Obtain a drip tray and insert it as shown (Figure 3-23).
Figure 3-23
2. Press the Purge button to force ink through the jets,

(1, Figure 3-24), removing trapped air and debris.
Figure 3-24
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3. To test the functioning of the jets:
Obtain a printhead wipe or a piece of paper.
Press and hold the Jet Test button (2, Figure 3-24) while
moving the printhead wipe or piece of paper approximately 6mm
(1/4") from the front of the jetting assembly (Figure 3-25) in the
direction of normal printing.
6m
m
(1.
4 ”)
Figure 3-25
4. Examine the pattern that printed. It should look similar to the

sample in Figure 3-26.
Figure 3-26
5. If any lines are missing, the corresponding jets are not
functioning. Repeat the purge and the jet test. If after several
purges and jet tests, any jets are missing, see Section 4 or call
your Markem-Imaje representative.
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5.3.2 Start Printing
After a purge and a successful jet test, you are ready to print.
1. Press the Start key on the controller front panel to transition

the print system to the Producing state.
The Home screen will show the Producing state.
Figure 3-27
Figure 3-28
2. Press the Stop key on the controller front panel to transition

the print system out of the Producing state.
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6.0 Making Adjustments
Touch Print Adjust (Figure 3-29).
Figure 3-29
The Print Adjust screen will open (Figure 3-30).
Figure 3-30
The print darkness, print registration, and printhead mode can be

adjusted from the Print Adjust screen.
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6.1 Adjusting the Print Darkness
The Darkness setting is used to adjust the density of the printed

image and can be adjusted while printing.
1. Display the Print Adjust screen and touch Darkness

(Figure 3-30).
The Printhead Density screen will appear for the specific printhead
(Figure 3-31).
Figure 3-31
2. Touch plus to increase the darkness.
3. Touch minus to decrease the darkness.
4. After changing the value, select to accept the change.
5. Touch the left arrow to return to the Print Adjust screen
Or touch Home to return to the Home screen.
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6.2 Adjusting the Print Registration
Registration refers to the location of the printed image on the
package and can be adjusted while printing.
There are three ways to display the Adjust Registration screen:
• Using the Registration key on the controller front panel.
• Selecting the Print Adjust button on the Home screen,
then selecting Registration from the Print Adjust screen.

• By touching buttons in the following sequence: Home Screen /
Menu / Settings / Machine Settings / Print Position tab.
Print Position
1. Display the Adjust Registration screen. The printhead being

affected is identified (Figure 3-32).
Figure 3-32
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2. Touch plus or minus to adjust the registration.

The adjustment is relative to the product sensor position.
3. After changing the value, select to accept the change.
4. Touch the left arrow to return to the Print Adjust screen.
Or touch Home to return to the Home screen.
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6.3 Changing the Printhead Mode
The user can change the Printhead Mode for each printhead.
1. Display the Print Adjust screen.
2. Touch Printhead Mode (Figure 3-33).
Figure 3-33
3. Select the desired option.
• Online is the normal mode for a functioning printhead that will

be actively printing.
• Disabled places the printhead in the Stopped state. When in
Disabled mode, pressing the Start key on the controller front
panel will have no effect on the disabled printhead.
• Standby disables a printhead from printing but the printhead
behaves normally in all other respects. This mode allows the
user to keep a second printhead ready should the primary
printhead fail, allowing production to continue by transitioning
the printhead in the Standby mode to the Online mode and
setting the failed printhead to the Disabled mode.
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7.0 Counts
The Counts button is used to view various statistics.
Table 1: Counts
The number of images that have failed to complete
printing since the current job was selected. In these
Batch Failed
instances the print started but failed to finish
successfully.
The number of successful prints since the current job
Batch Good
was selected.
The number of print signals that failed to cause a print
Batch Missed
to begin since the current job was selected.
The number of images which have had all bar codes
Batch Verification Prints verified successfully since the current job was
selected.
Batch Verify Failed The number of images with bar codes that failed to
Prints verify since the current job was selected.
The total number of images that have failed to
Total Failed complete printing. In these instances the print started
but failed to finish successfully.
Total Good The total number of successful prints.
The total number of print signals that failed to cause a
Total Missed
print to begin.
The total number of images which have had all bar
Total Verification Prints
codes verified successfully.
The total number of images with bar codes that failed
Total Verify Failed Prints
to verify.
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SECTION 4
Care and Maintenance
Model 5800
User Manual
SECTION 4 CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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1.0 Printhead Care
To ensure that the printhead operates reliably and to maintain print
quality, it is necessary to clean ink and contaminants from the jetting
assembly by:
• Purging
• Jet Testing
• Wiping (only if necessary), such as when several attempts at
purging are unsuccessful
Purging is the forcing of hot ink through the jetting assembly for a
short time to remove trapped air and debris from the jetting assembly.
Jet testing is performed to determine whether all the jets are

functioning. The jet test prints a pattern of lines in the pattern of the
jets. If a line is missing, the respective jet is not functioning.
You will need the following to clean the printhead:
• To remove ink from the jetting assembly surface, use lint-free

printhead wipes (1, Figure 4-1) so that lint particles will not get into
the jetting assembly surface.
• To collect purged ink, use a drip tray (2, Figure 4-1).
Figure 4-1
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1.1 Daily Printhead Care Checklist
Caution. Hot Surfaces. To prevent injury from burns, be careful not
to touch the jetting assembly surface or hot ink directly.
 Perform a PURGE and JET TEST at least once daily or:

• At the start of each shift
• After each cold startup
• If the print system has been idle for more than four
hours
• If the jets are not printing properly
 Wipe as necessary. The frequency of wiping is dependent on

such factors as the time that the printhead is printing and the
conditions of the environment.
 Empty the drip tray as needed. The frequency of emptying is

dependent on such factors as the time that the printhead is
printing and the frequency and duration of purging. Check the
drip tray at least once daily or:
• At the start of each shift
• When adding ink
 Clean the ink supply door seal surface and gasket each time ink
is added.
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1.2 Purging and Jet Testing
See “Printing” in Section 3 for detailed information on purging and jet

testing.
1. Perform a purge (1, Figure 4-2).
2. Perform a jet test (2 and 3, Figure 4-2).
3. If after several purges and jet tests, any jets are missing, call your
local Markem-Imaje support.
2
1 6m
m
(1 .
4 ”)
Figure 4-2
1.3 Emptying the Drip Tray

1. Empty or replace the drip tray as needed (Figure 4-3).
Figure 4-3
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1.4 Wipe with Purge Technique
If after performing a jet test, any jets are missing, the jetting
assembly may be wiped using the following procedure.
1. Remove ink and contamination from the perimeter of the jetting

assembly face, using a clean printhead wipe (1, Figure 4-4). This
will prevent jet contamination.
2. Place three printhead wipes on top of each other.
3. Make two parallel folds in the printhead wipes so that the

material is folded in thirds (2, Figure 4-4). Hold the printhead
wipes to the jetting assembly, and press the Purge button.
4. While ink is being purged from the jets, make a wiping motion
from the center, away from the jets (3, Figure 4-4).
Do not scrub the jetting assembly.
Do not drag contaminants across the jetting assembly.
Note that it is not necessary to clean all of the ink from the jetting
assembly face after a purge.
5. Perform a jet test to evaluate the effectiveness of this procedure.

Repeat as needed.
Figure 4-4
X
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1.5 Cleaning the Ink Supply Door Seal Surface
The seal surface of the ink supply door should be cleaned each time
ink is added. Do not use liquids or solvents. Do not use sharp tools.
IMPORTANT: Not cleaning the seal could affect ink management
accuracy.
1. Obtain a clean, dry, lint-free cloth or printhead wipe.
2. Wipe the door seal, including the gasket (Figure 4-5).
Figure 4-5
1.6 Moving a Printhead
IMPORTANT: DO NOT MOVE A HOT PRINTHEAD. Movement may

cause ink to flow into the low vacuum line, and the printhead will
require servicing. It takes 30 minutes or more for the printhead to
adequately cool down after initiating the Shutdown process.
To begin the cooling process, select Shutdown from the Home

screen. See “Cooling the Printhead(s) before Powering Off” in
Section 3.
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2.0 Cleaning the Print System
2.1 Washdown
The print system meets the following International Protection /

Ingress Protection (IP) international standards:
• Controller: IP42 (with the cap installed on the beacon port or
a status beacon connected)
• Printhead: not rated
• Carton Sensor: IP65
• Encoder: IP65
When washing down the packaging line, take special care to protect
the print system. If water, dust, or other debris collects on the
printhead, failure can result.
• Allow the printhead to cool down using the Shutdown feature.

• Remove any excess supplies and printhead wipes from the
areas to be cleaned.
2.2 Cleaning the Touch Screen
To clean the touch screen display, gently wipe the surface with a soft
cloth which may be moistened with mild detergent or alcohol.
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SECTION 5
Screens: The User Interface
Model 5800
User Manual
SECTION 5 SCREENS: THE USER INTERFACE
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1.0 User Interface
This section identifies the icons, buttons, and screens and also
describes how to navigate through the user interface.
1.1 Color User Interface
The interface is composed of a 256-color, 320 x 240 pixel touch

screen which supports graphics and text and is used to access the
Model 5800 menu structure.
Depending on the current state of the print system, the screen will
normally display five or six soft buttons aligned down both the left and
right sides of the screen and information in the areas in the center of
the screen.
The look of the screen will also vary dependent on the screen type
being used. Figure 5-1 shows an example of the Home screen layout.
Figure 5-1
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1.2 Soft Buttons
The buttons (outlined areas) on the screen used by the operator to

interact with the print system are known as soft buttons.
Table 1: Screen Icons
Icon Name Description
Return to the Home Screen. It is grayed and

Home unselectable when the Home Screen is
displayed.
Preview the selected job. The previewed

Print
image size can be enlarged or reduced and
Preview
the details of each field can be listed.
Folder OK No faults or warnings are active.
Warning One or more warnings are active. Touching

Folder this icon will display a list of the warnings.
Fault One or more faults are active. Touching this

Folder icon will display a list of the faults.
Menu Access to the menu options.
Used to select a job to be printed and functions

Select Job the same as the Select Job key on the
controller front panel.
Counts View various counts for the print system.
Adjust basic print settings, such as registration

Print Adjust
and darkness.
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Shutdown Initiate cooling down of the printhead(s).
Settings Access the machine settings menus.
Diagnostics Access various diagnostics functions.
Statistics or View statistical details about the printer or field

Information information for the selected image.
Files Manage database files.
Startup Initiate warmup of the printhead(s).
Version View version information about the print

Information system, such as the software version.
Machine
Configure print system settings.
Settings
Display
Manage settings that affect the screen display.
Settings
Adjust Date/
Set the time and date.
Time
Select the language in which text on menu

Language
screens will be displayed.
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Security Enable or disable the security feature.
Custom
Set custom date and time codes.
Codes
Edit the value of the selected setting. The input

Notepad
screen that opens depends on the selection.
Display the alphanumeric keypad function to

Data Input
enter data.
Enlarge the image size displayed on the

Zoom in
screen.
Reduce the image size displayed on the

Zoom out
screen.
Move right Move to the next option to the right.
Move left Move to the next option to the left.
Page up Move up to the next page.
Page down Move down to the previous page.
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Move up Move up to the previous selection.
Move down Move down to the next selection.
Forward Navigate forward to the next screen.
Navigate back to the previous screen.

Back Touching the left arrow repeatedly will return
you to the Home Screen.
Accept any changes or selections you have

Checkmark
made.
Minus Decrease values within defined limits.
Plus Increase values within defined limits.
OK Confirm or accept an action.
No Reject or cancel an action.
Cancel Cancel or reject data entered
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2.0 Screen Types
The user interface supports various screen types.
The screen is generally divided into a main central screen with

option buttons down either side.
The four corner buttons are used for navigation, returning to the
Home screen, or accessing the Print Preview screen.
The screen types can be grouped as follows:
Table 2: Screen Types
Screen Type Description
Home Screen The main screen from which the user starts.
Used to navigate between different menu options or

Menu Screens
screen types.
Used to enter data for job selection or machine

Data Entry Screens
settings.
Used to display a large amount of textual

Report Screens
information.
Diagnostics Screens Used to display real-time dynamic data.
Used to display special information such as faults or

Alert Screens
warnings.
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2.1 Home Screen
The Home screen appears after the print system is turned on and
initialized or when the Home button is selected from any other
screen.
When the Home screen is displayed, the Home button is grayed
and unselectable (1, Figure 5-2).
The title pane at the top of the screen displays the current PackML
state. When there are no faults or warnings, the Home screen can be
in the Ready, Producing, Stopping, or Stopped state.
Icons and colors indicate the status of the print system.

2
1
Current date and time 3 Indicates amount of ink needed
Figure 5-2
2 3 4
Producing; no active faults or
warnings
Not producing; list of active fault(s)
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2.2 Screen Layouts
Menu parts are identified below.
1 Title Pane
2 Central Pane
3 Status Pane
4–8 Buttons on left side of screen
9 – 13 Buttons on right side of screen
4 1 9
5 10
6 2 11
7 12
8 13
3
Example:
Figure 5-3
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2.2.1 Menu Screen Layout Example 1
In this example, the menu options are displayed in the central pane,
beneath the title pane. If four or fewer menu options are displayed, the
central pane is split into four option panes.
The four corner buttons are used for navigation, returning to the Home
screen, or accessing the Print Preview screen.
1 Title Pane
2 – 5 Menu Option Panes
Example:
Figure 5-4
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In this example, the menu options are displayed in the central pane,
beneath the title pane. If five or more menu options are displayed,
the central pane is split into eight option panes.
The four corner buttons are used for navigation, returning to the
Home screen or accessing the Print Preview screen.
1 Title Pane
2 – 9 Menu Option Panes
2 3
4 5
6 7
8 9
Example:
Figure 5-5
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In this example, with several menu options available, the central pane
is further divided into a list of options.
The four corner buttons are used for navigation, returning to the Home
screen or accessing the Print Preview screen.
1 Title Pane
2 – 4 Menu Group Panes
5 Group Options
6 Option Values
7–8 Scrolling Buttons
The center menu group pane (3, Figure 5-6) is the currently active
group for which the options and values are displayed.
7 2 3 4 8
5 6
Example:
Figure 5-6
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2.3 Security Login Screen
When the Security option is enabled, users are required to enter a

password to access other menus from the Home screen. The
numerical password screen will appear (Figure 5-7).
Figure 5-7
After entering a valid password and selecting the button, the

user can continue to use the user interface. Different levels of
access can be configured for different users.
CoLOS Control software is used to configure passwords and access

levels. Refer to the manual that came with the CoLOS software
The Security option is enabled or disabled by the user from the

Menu /Settings / Enable Security Menu. See “Enable Security” in
Section 6.
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2.4 Menu Screen Navigation
The user navigates through menus by touching soft buttons.
After displaying a menu, the top item in the list will be highlighted
(selected). At this point, it is only possible to scroll down.
The red down arrow is used to scroll down through the menu
items.
The green up arrow is used to scroll up through the menu items.
Menu items can also be selected by touching the item. When

selected, the item becomes highlighted (Figure 5-8).
Figure 5-8
The blue page up and page down buttons can be used to

scroll up or down to the next page of options if more options are
available than can be displayed at one time.
The checkmark button is used to accept the selection and move

to another screen.
The back button is used to move back to the previous screen

without accepting changes.
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3.0 Data Entry
Data entry screens will vary depending on the menu option that has
been selected. There are three types of screens:
• Prompted Data Entry Screens
• Date Entry Screens
• Settings Adjustment Screens
3.1 Data Entry Screens

When alphanumeric characters need to be entered, a screen with a
soft keyboard will open for data entry.
. In some circumstances, the data input or notepad button
will be present, allowing you to open a soft keyboard.
Key Symbol Function
Left Arrow - Moves the insertion point

left
Right Arrow - Moves the insertion point
right
Backspace Delete - Deletes the
character to the left of the insertion point
Space - Inserts a space
Lowercase - Changes keyboard to

lowercase character set
Uppercase - Changes keyboard to

uppercase character set
Accent - Changes keyboard to

accented character set
Numeric - Changes keyboard to
numeric keypad
Symbol - Changes keyboard to one

with symbols and punctuation marks
OK - Accepts data and closes keyboard
NO - Does not accept data and closes

keyboard
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3.2 Soft Keyboard
Touching a soft key will do one of the following:
• Select a character and insert it at the insertion point in the text box
at the top of the soft keyboard.
• Navigate around the text box display on the soft keyboard.
• Display another soft keyboard or screen.
3.2.1 Uppercase and Lowercase Characters

. The uppercase key is used to display a soft keyboard with uppercase
characters (Figure 5-9).
Figure 5-9
. To display a soft keyboard with lowercase characters the lowercase
key is used.
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3.2.2 Accented Characters
. An accented character key is used to display a soft keyboard with
accented characters (Figure 5-10).
Figure 5-10
To display a soft keyboard with additional accented characters, two
other accented character keys are available.
3.2.3 Numeric Keyboard

. The numeric key is used to display a soft keyboard with numbers
(Figure 5-11).
Figure 5-11
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3.2.4 Symbols and Punctuation Marks
. A symbol key is used to display a soft keyboard with symbols and
punctuation marks (Figure 5-12).
Figure 5-12
. To display a soft keyboard with additional symbols and punctuation
marks, another symbol key is available.
3.3 Data Entry Using CoLOS Create Pro Design Software
CoLOS Create Pro image design software allows the following fields
to be added to the image.
• Bar Codes
• Time Date fields
• Date Offset fields
• Machine ID fields
• Shift Codes
For details about using CoLOS Create Pro, refer to the manual that
came with the CoLOS software.
Print designs created using CoLOS Create Pro can be incorporated

into a job file and then stored in the Model 5800 local database or on a
host computer and then downloaded to the Model 5800.
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4.0 Job Selection
When selecting a job, data input may be required:
• to type in the name of the job file
• to type in specific criteria to narrow down a search for a job file
• to enter field data
• to provide prompted data or variable data
Note: Job names are not case sensitive.
4.1 Job Selection from Local Database with Prompted Data

1. Ensure the Menu / Machine Settings / Machine / Database
setting is set to “Local.”
2. From the Home screen, touch the Select Job button.

Or press the Select Job key on the keypad on the controller
front panel.
3. The Select Job screen will appear.
4. Select the desired job from the list (Figure 5-13).
Or use the Filter function to find the desired job. (See “Filtering
the List of Job Names” that follows.)
Figure 5-13
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5. Once the desired job has been selected, you may be prompted to
enter data, and if so:
Select the data input or notepad button.
Enter the required data.

Select OK after entering data.
Use the right arrow to move to the next field.
6. When complete, use the checkmark to confirm the job
selection.
4.2 Filtering the List of Job Names
If there are numerous jobs in the local database, the filter option can
be used to make searching for a specific job easier.
Or press the Select Job key on the keypad on the controller

front panel.
2. The Select Job screen will appear.
3. Select the Filter button (Figure 5-14).
Home
Select Job
12345
12346
22345
22346
22347
22348
22349
34569
34570
34571
Figure 5-14
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4. An alphanumeric soft keypad will appear.
Enter a partial job name using the keys.
Select OK after the partial name.
A new Select Job screen will appear, displaying the filtered list of
jobs beginning with the requested characters.
Home
Select Job
22345
22346
22347
22348
22349
Figure 5-15
5. If the list of jobs is still large, refine the search by repeating step
4, using more characters to limit the number of jobs displayed.
6. Select the desired job from the list.
7. Once the desired job has been selected, you may be prompted
to enter data. An alphanumeric soft keypad will appear.
Enter the required data using the keys.

Select OK after entering data.
Use the right arrow to move to the next field.
selection.
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4.3 Job Selection Using a Host Computer
There are two ways to select jobs from a host computer.
• A host computer user can send jobs to the print system
• The print system user can retrieve jobs from the host computer
To be able to select a job from a host computer, the print system must
be connected to a host computer with CoLOS Control and
communications must be established.
To set the Database setting to Host, select:
Menu
Settings
Machine Settings
Machine
Database | Local
Notepad
Host
Checkmark
Home
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4.3.1 Sending Jobs from the Host Computer to the Print System
Refer to the CoLOS manual for information on sending jobs to the

print system from the host computer.
4.3.2 Using the User Interface to Retrieve Jobs from the Host Computer
The print system user can retrieve jobs from the host computer from
the user interface of the print system.
Or press the Select Job key on the keypad on the

controller front panel.
2. The Select Job from Host screen will appear (Figure 5-16).
Home
Select Job from Host
Please Enter the Job Name
ABCD
Figure 5-16
3. Select data input to open an alphanumeric screen.

4. Enter the job name and then select the OK button.
The Select Job screen will be displayed again.
selection. The job will be retrieved via CoLOS Control and loaded
into the local memory of the print system, ready for printing.
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5.0 Date Entry Screens
Jobs created with CoLOS Create can include Date Entry fields in
which the user is prompted to enter the date. Date Entry screen types
are differentiated by how the user will be prompted. The three types of
Date Entry screens are:
• FIxed Date Entry

• Fixed Format Prompted Date Entry
• Offset Date Entry
5.1 Fixed Date Entry
The Fixed Date Entry screen is used to prompt the user to set a fixed
date to be printed. No calculation is made on this date, which is
displayed (prompted) in the format in which it will be printed. The
fields that make up the date string can appear in any order, depending
on how it was set up when the job was created.
There are two methods that the user can use to change the fixed date
before printing.
In Figure 5-17, the plus and minus buttons are used.
Select Job
Fixed Date 1
Print Preview
Figure 5-17
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The Calendar button offers another method for changing the

fixed date.
Select Job
Fixed Date 2
Print Preview:
Figure 5-18
A Calendar screen will open. To change the date, touch the desired
date (1, Figure 5-19, shown selected) and use the directional arrows
(2, Figure 5-19) to move the date selection (up, down, left, or right).
Use the blue arrow heads (3, Figure 5-19) to display the previous or
next month.
3 3
2
2
1
Figure 5-19
When the desired date is selected, touch OK to accept the

change, close the Calendar screen and return to the date screen
from which the calendar was opened.
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5.2 Fixed Format Date Entry
The Fixed Format Date Entry screen (Figure 5-20) is used to set a
fixed date to be printed, with the date displayed in a fixed format.
An example of where this option may be used is for a product that is

destined for another country. Users can set the date in their native
language, and the Print Preview will display how the date will appear
in the target language.
Home
Select Job
Print Preview:
Figure 5-20
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5.3 Offset Date Entry
The Offset Date Entry screen is used to set an offset from the
internal clock of the Model 5800 and to preview how the resulting
date will appear.
Figure 5-21 shows an offset of seven days; therefore, with an

internal clock value of October 24, 2007, the printed date will be
October 31, 2007.
Home
Select Job
Years Offset
Months Offset
Days Offset
Print Preview
Figure 5-21
Figure 5-22 shows an offset of six months.

Home
Select Job
0 0
Print Preview
Figure 5-22
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6.0 Report Screens
Report screens display textual information for viewing only. The data
cannot be edited by the user.
Figure 5-23 shows the Statistics screen, which is an example of a

report screen.
Menu and Information menus are used to display the Counts

screen, PackML State Times screen, and Statistics screen.
Figure 5-23
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7.0 Diagnostics Screens
Diagnostics screens are used to display real-time dynamic data
reflecting the current state of the print system and its inputs and
outputs.
Figure 5-24 shows the Manual Control screen, which is an example

of a Diagnostics screen.
The Menu and Diagnostics menus are used to display the

Manual Control screen, Diagnostics screen, and Digital IO screen.
Figure 5-24
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8.0 Alert Screens
Alert screens inform the user of various problems and conditions and
also give the user an opportunity to confirm or cancel an action. Alert
screens were designed to be easy to understand and helpful to the
user.
See Section 7 for details about Fault and Warning alert screens.
The checkmark button is used to close most alert screens.
Touching the Shutdown button from the Home screen displays

the Confirm Shutdown screen (Figure 5-25), which is an example of
an alert screen.
Touching will initiate the Shutdown process.
Touching will return the user to the Home screen without
initiating the Shutdown process.
Figure 5-25
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SECTION 6
Menus and Settings
Model 5800
User Manual
SECTION 6 MENUS AND SETTINGS
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1.0 Accessing Menus
This section describes the screens and options accessed from the
Menu screen.
1. Select the Menu button from the Home screen.
2. If the security option is enabled, the numerical password screen

will appear and the user must enter a valid password.
3. The Menu screen will appear. Table 1 shows the options available
from the Menu screen.
Table 1: Menu Options
1 Settings 2 Diagnostics
Machine Settings Diagnostics
Display Settings Manual Control
Adjust Date/Time Digital IO
Language
Enable Security
Cus tom Codes
3 Statistics 4 File Management
Counts Copy Files
Statistics Delete Files
Pack ML State Times Clear Job Database
File Statistics
Copy Logs To USB
6 About
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2.0 Menu Tree Diagram
Home
Screen
Print
Status Select Job Counts Adjust
Fault Alerts Update Field Data

Registration
Batch Failed
Batch Good
Batch Missed PH1
Warning Alerts Batch Verification Prints
Registration
Batch Verify Failed Prints
Total Failed
Total Good
Total Missed
Total Verify Failed Prints PH2
Registration
Darkness
PH1
Density
PH2
Density
PH1 Mode PH2 Mode
Disabled Disabled
Standby Standby
Online Online
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Home
Screen
Enlarge/Reduce
Menu Preview Shutdown Startup
List Fields
Settings Diagnostics
Machine
Machine
Settings
Imaging
Logging Diagnostics
Serial Ports Input/Output Status
Print Initiation Memory
Encoders Heater
Startup/Shutdown Vacuum
Print Position Ink
Purging Solenoid
Comms Interface
NGPCL States
Ink Miscellaneous
Print Quality
Display Manual Control Scanner Control

Settings
Calibrate Heater
Touch Screen Miscellaneous
Pumps
Sequence
Digital I/O Solenoid
Preview
Rotation
Warning Popup
Adjust Behavior Fault Beacon
Date/Time Warning Beacon
Producing Beacon
Fault Relay
Warning Relay
Verification Relay
Language Audible Alarm
Enable Week Day Codes

Security Month Day Codes
Month Codes
Year Codes
Week of Year Codes
Custom Codes Hour Codes
Julian Day Codes
Minute Codes
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Home
Screen
Menu
File
Statistics About
Management
Controller Firmware Version

PH1 Printhead Firmware Version
Counts Copy Files
PH2 Printhead Firmware Version
Copy Jobs to USB

Statistics Copy Jobs from USB
Advanced File Copy
Job Files
PackML Delete Files Image Files
State Times Logo Files
Font Files
Settings Files
Language Files
Calendar Files
Flex IO Files
Clear
Job Database
Total size of the fIle system

File Statistics
Available space in the file system
Copy Logs
to USB
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3.0 Settings Menus
3.1 Settings Menu
Use then to open the following menus:

• Machine Settings
• Display Settings
• Adjust Date and Time
• Language
• Enable Security
• Custom Codes
3.1.1 Machine Settings

Machine
• Machine
Database
PH1 / PH2 Direction
Direction
Audible Alarm
PH1 / PH2 Map
Displayed Units
PH1 / PH2 Mode
Imaging
• Imaging
Machine ID
Line ID
Relative Year Offset
Date Rollover Hour
Date Rollover Minute
Date Rollover Offset
BBE Rollover Hour
BBE Rollover Minute
BBE Rollover Offset
Print Image Whitespace
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Logging
• Logging
Data Log Level
Data Log Full Action
Serial Ports
• Serial Ports
Host Port Mode
Scanner Port 1 / Port 2 Mode
Print Initiation
• Print Initiation
Product Sensor 1 / Product Sensor 2 Debounce
Product Sensor 1 / Product Sensor 2 Polarity
PH1 / PH2 Product Sensor
Encoders
• Encoders
Encoder 1 / Encoder 2 Diameter
Encoder 1 / Encoder 2 Pulses Per Revolution
Encoder 1 / Encoder 2 Scaling Percentage
Package Length
PH1 / PH2 Encoder
PH1 / PH2 Internal Encoder Speed
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Startup / Shutdown
• Startup/Shutdown
The user can enable Automatic Warmup and Automatic
Shutdown and specify times for each day of the week.
The settings determine when warmup and cool down of the
printhead(s) will be automatically initiated.
Startup State: Ready or Producing

This setting determines the state of the print system upon
completing warmup.
Startup State
Day-of-Week Automatic Warmup: Enable or Disable

Day-of-Week Automatic Warmup
Available for each day of the week.
Day-of-Week Warmup Time: 00:00 - 23:59 (HH:MM)

Day-of-Week Warmup Time
Day-of-Week Automatic Shutdown: Enable or Disable

Day-of-Week Automatic Shutdown
Day-of-Week Shutdown Time: 00:00 - 23:59 (HH:MM)

Day-of-Week Shutdown Time
Accept changes:
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Print Position
• Print Position
Rotation
PH1 / PH2 Vertical Shift Direction
PH1 / PH2 Vertical Offset
PH1 / PH2 Registration
PH1 / PH2 Fixed Spacing Length
Purging
• Purging
Auto-Purge Count
Auto-Purge Time
PH1 / PH2 Manual Purge Duration
PH1 / PH2 Auto-Purge Duration
PH1 / PH2 Drip Tray Full Count
Comms
• Communications
IP Address
Subnet
Gateway
DCP Actor Name
NGPCL
• NGPCL
Field Name Length
Field Value Length
Request Success Field
Checksum Enabled
Serial Port 1 Baud Rate
RS232 Character Set
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Ink
• Ink
PH1 / PH2 Supply Reservoir Temperature
PH1 / PH2 Primary Reservoir Temperature
PH1 / PH2 Jetting Assembly Temperature
PH1 / PH2 Low Vacuum
PH1 / PH2 Plugged Filter Duty Cycle
PH1 / PH2 Primary Reservoir Leak Duty Cycle
PH1 / PH2 Ink Present Set Point
PH1 / PH2 Supply Calibration Factor
PH1 / PH2 Supply Calibration Offset
PH1 / PH2 Supply Calibration Temperature Factor
PH1 / PH2 Supply Calibration Start Volume
PH1 / PH2 Supply Calibration Final Volume
Print Quality
• Print Quality
PH1 / PH2 Density
PH1 / PH2 Strobe Voltage
PH1 / PH2 Strobe 1 Width
PH1 / PH2 Strobe 1 Delay
PH1 / PH2 Strobe 1 Width
PH1 / PH2 Strobe Fault Frequency
PH1 / PH2 Strobe Warning Frequency
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3.1.2 Display Settings
• Calibrate Touch Screen

• Preview Rotation
0° or 180°
• Warning Popup Behavior
No popups
Popup on the home screen
Popup on any screen
3.1.3 Adjust Date/Time

The Adjust Time/Date screen will open (Figure 6-2).
2. To change the date, touch the Calendar button or the date

displayed on the Adjust Time/Date screen. A Calendar screen
will open (Figure 6-3).
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3. Touch the desired date (1, shown selected in Figure 6-3).
Use the directional arrows (2, Figure 6-3) to move the date
selection (up, down, left, or right).
Use the blue arrow heads (3, Figure 6-3) to display the previous
or next month.
3 3
2
2
1
Figure 6-3
4. When the desired date is selected, touch the checkmark to

accept the change, close the Calendar screen, and return to the
Adjust Date/Time screen (Figure 6-2).
5. To change the time, touch the Clock button or the time

displayed on the Adjust Time/Date screen. An Adjust Time screen
will open.
6. Use the plus or minus buttons to increase or decrease

the hours or minutes.
Or use the data input button to open a keypad into which the
hours or minutes can be entered.
7. When the desired date is selected, touch the checkmark button to

accept the change, close the Adjust Time screen, and return to the
Adjust Date/Time screen.
8. Select when finished.
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3.1.4 Language
The Language feature is used to change the language in which the
text on the user interface is displayed.
2. Select the desired language from the list (1, Figure 6-5).
If your desired language is not listed, contact your Markem-Imaje

representative.
2
3. Select the checkmark (2, Figure 6-5) to accept the language

change and to return to the Home screen.
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3.1.5 Enabling Security
The Enable Security feature is used to enable or disable security.
When enabled, users are required to enter a password to access
other menus from the Home screen.
Figure 6-6
2. A confirmation dialog box will ask if you want to continue.

Select the checkmark to accept the change and to return to
the Home screen.
3.1.6 Configuring Passwords

CoLOS Control software is used to:
• Configure passwords and access levels.
• Re-configure default passwords to allow more options.
• Add additional passwords.
Refer to the manual that came with the CoLOS software.
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3.1.7 Security Options
The print system can be configured to prompt for a password before

access to the various menu options is allowed. Two security level
options are available.
• Open
• Medium
If the security setting is Open, no password prompt will be displayed.
If the security setting is Medium, the user will be prompted for an

access password.
The print system is shipped with three default passwords: 1111,

2222, and 3333.
The different passwords allow different levels of access.
• The default operator level password (1111) only allows access to

job selection and adjustment of the print darkness and print
position.
• The default supervisor level password (2222) only allows access
to the options above and some additional features such as
setting the default Date and Time.
• The default installation engineer level password (3333) allows
access to all of the available menu options.
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3.1.8 Custom Codes
The Custom Codes feature allows the user to print codes that will be
meaningful only to someone who is familiar with the coding scheme.
For example, instead of using 01 through 12 or JAN through DEC for
month codes, the user can use a custom string of alphanumeric
characters for each of the 12 months.
1. Select then and (Figure 6-7) to set custom codes.
Figure 6-7
2. The user can set custom codes for the following:

• Week Day (Sunday - Saturday)
• Month Day(1 - 31)
• Month (1 -12)
• Year (2000 - 2025)
• Week of Year (1 - 53)
• Hour (0 - 23)
• Julian Day (0 - 9)
• Minute (1 - 59)
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3.2 Diagnostics Menu
• Diagnostics
Reports the current state of the print system and its inputs
and outputs. This menu would typically be used by a service
technician to identify the cause of faults and may not be
available due to the security setting.
Input / Output States
Memory
Heater
Vacuum
Ink
Solenoid
Interface
States
Miscellaneous
• Manual Control
Allows manual manipulation of system hardware to aid in
installation and to diagnose faults
Scanner Control
Heater
Miscellaneous
Pumps
Sequence
Solenoid
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• Digital I/O
A diagnostic tool that can be used to toggle:
Fault Beacon
Warning Beacon
Producing Beacon
Fault Relay
Warning Relay
Verification Relay
Audible Alarm
3.3 Statistics Menu
• Counts
Reports statistics about the performance of the print system,
such as number of images that successfully printed or failed.
Batch Failed
Batch Good
Batch Missed
Batch Verification Prints
Batch Verify Failed Prints
Total Failed
Total Good
Total Missed
Total Verify Failed Prints
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• Statistics
Reports information about the performance of the printhead.
Controller Average Product Throughput
PH1 / PH2 Power Off/On Count
PH1 / PH1 Powered Hours
PH1 / PH1 Producing Hours
PH1 / PH1 Print Count
PH1 / PH1 Ink Blocks Used
PH1 / PH1 Primary Reservoir Fill Count
PH1 / PH1 Purge Count
• PackML State Times

Reports the time that the print system was in each PackML
operational state.
Producing
Ready
Starting
Aborted
Held
Standby
Aborting
Holding
Stopping
Stopped
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3.4 File Management Menu
Use then to open File Management menus.
3.4.1 Copy Files

Copy Jobs to USB
Copy Jobs from USB
Advanced File Copy
3.4.2 Delete Files

Job Files
Image Files
Logo Files
Font Files
Setting Files
Language Files
Calendar Files
Flex IO Files
3.4.3 Clear Job Database
The Clear Job Database button is used to delete all job

files stored in the local database. A confirmation screen will ask
you to confirm the action.
3.4.4 File Statistics

Total size of the file system (in Megabytes)
Available space in the file system (in Megabytes)
3.4.5 Copy Logs to USB

This feature is used to copy logs to a USB memory device.
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3.4.6 Transferring Job Files Using a USB Memory Stick
Jobs for the print system are created using CoLOS Create Pro
software and then the “Print to File” option in the File menu is used.
It is suggested that all desired jobs be placed in one folder and then
the desired job files can be copied onto a USB memory stick. The
job files must be located in the root directory of the USB memory
stick.
Details about Image creation can be found in the CoLOS Create

Pro Help files.
A To transfer files from a pre-loaded USB memory stick,

use the USB Host (Type “A”) connector on the rear of the controller.
Once the USB memory stick has been loaded with the desired files,
they can be downloaded to the local database of the print system
using the following procedure.
1. Select then File Management

The File Management menu will appear (Figure 6-8).
Select Copy Files.
Figure 6-8
The Copy Files screen will appear (Figure 6-9).
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Figure 6-9
2. Select Copy Jobs from USB.

A confirmation screen will appear (Figure 6-10).
Figure 6-10
3. Select the checkmark to copy the job files.
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3.5 About Menu
Use then About button to display information about the

firmware version.
• Controller Firmware Version
• PH# Printhead Firmware Version
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SECTION 7
Troubleshooting
Model 5800
User Manual
SECTION 7 TROUBLESHOOTING
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1.0 Indicators on the Printhead
The five indicators on the rear of the printhead (Figure 7-1) can be
used to monitor printhead status.
Figure 7-1
The function of each lamp is described below.
1.1 (1) Printhead Status Lamp (Green)

A. Off State
Power is not applied to the print system.
Indicates printhead may be safely disconnected, with the
possible exception of a flooded vacuum line if the printhead did
not cool down properly.
B. Blink Slow State (1 blink every 2 sec.): Low Ink Level
The supply reservoir is able to accept at least one block of ink.
The print system must be in the PackML Ready, Standby /
Producing, Holding, or Held states.
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C. Blink Fast State (1 blink every 0.5 sec.): Print system unable
to print
The print system is in the PackML Manual mode.
The print system is in the PackML Stopping, Stopped,
Starting, Aborting, or Aborted states.
D. Continuously On State: All printhead-specific features are
ready for printing
The print system is in the PackML Ready, Holding, Held, or
Standby/Producing states (at its set point temperatures,
vacuum levels are okay, and the supply reservoir and primary
reservoir ink levels are okay). The printhead is ready to print
but the Controller may not be (Ready, Held states).
The supply reservoir is full to the point that no more ink can
be added.
1.2 (2) Firmware Upgrade Utility (FUU) (Red)

A. Bootup / Software Upgrade (FUU Status)
Three fast blinks when powering up
B. Off State: Normal Machine Operation
C. Blinking
If the operator presses the Purge button on the printhead and
the purge request cannot be honored, this lamp will blink for
three seconds.
Reasons for blinking: no ink in the primary reservoir; the
primary reservoir is currently filling; the supply reservoir is
currently taking a volume measurement.
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1.3 (3) Product Sensor Lamp (Green)
A. Off State
Product sensor is not plugged in.
The product sensor is not activated.
B. On State
The product sensor is activated. This only indicates a properly
functioning sensor if the state changes to OFF when the sensor
is deactivated.
1.4 (4) Encoder Lamp "A" Channel (Green)

A. Off State
The encoder is not plugged in.
The encoder is not turning.
B. Green State Continuously
The encoder is functioning properly
1.5 (5) Printhead Encoder Lamp "B" (Green)

A. Off State
The encoder is not plugged in.
The encoder is not turning.
B. Green State Continuously
The encoder is functioning properly.
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2.0 Status Beacon Lamps
A status beacon (Figure 7-2) is an optional device consisting of a set
of lamps to indicate the status of the print system, usually mounted
high enough to be able to monitor the print system from a distance.
Figure 7-2
The function of each lamp on the status beacon is as follows:
• Blue: Fault condition or print system needs attention

• Amber: Warning Condition
• Green: Ready
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3.0 Diagnostics
Select Menu then Diagnostics to open diagnostics menus.
Select Diagnostics to display a report of the current state of the

print system and its inputs and outputs.
Select Manual Control to allow manual manipulation of system

hardware to aid in installation and to diagnose faults.
Selecting Digital I/O to allow the user to toggle the following to

test functionality.
• Fault Beacon
• Warning Beacon
• Producing Beacon
• Fault Relay
• Warning Relay
• Verification Relay
• Audible Alarm
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4.0 Faults and Warnings Indicators
Indicators on the Home Screen give visual cues as to whether faults

or warnings are active.
1 Border color
3
Status folder
displays list of
active faults or
warnings
2 Status icon
1 2 3
Producing; no active faults or
warnings
Not producing; list of active fault(s)
The status icon will indicate a fault condition if the print system
is not in Producing state, even if there are no faults or warnings.
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4.1 Faults
If a fault occurs, the print system will stop printing if in Producing state
and a Fault Alert screen, which has a red header, will appear.
• Faults will cause the print system to enter the Aborted state.
• Once a fault has been generated, it must be cleared before the
print system can be returned to the Producing state.
• In the Manual mode, it is possible to toggle outputs while a fault
condition is active.
• The fault output (beacon and relay) will indicate a fault whenever a
fault condition is active.
• Fault-indicating digital outputs are designed to indicate a fault is
active by being actively driven to report “no fault.”
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4.2 Warnings
A Warning indicates a detected state that may prevent the system

from printing at some future time if the operator does not intervene.
The print system will continue printing if in Producing state and a

Warning Alert screen, which has a yellow header, will appear if
Menu / Settings / Display Settings / Warning Popup Behavior is set
to “Popup on any screen.” Otherwise warnings will only appear on
the Status menu which is accessed from the Home Screen.
• A Warning is a detected state that will prevent the print system

from printing at some future time if the operator does not
intervene or is an indication that there is a condition that the
operator should be aware of but will not immediately affect the
printing.
• Warnings will not cause a change in the system PackML state.
• The operator will have the option to hide active warnings once
they have been acknowledged.
• Faults have higher precedence than warnings.
• Warning-indicating digital outputs, including relays, are designed
to indicate a warning is active by being actively driven to report
“no warning.” Thus, when power is removed from system, the
output will appear to report a “warning” (not driven).
• In the Manual mode, it is possible to toggle outputs while a
warning is active.
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Thank you for choosing a Markem-Imaje printer to handle your marking and coding

This manual is intended to provide basic installation, operational, and maintenance

Touch Dry® is a registered trademark of Markem-Imaje Corporation.

CoLOS™ is a trademark of Markem-Imaje Corporation.

Copyright © 2009 by Markem-Imaje Corporation. All rights reserved.

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SECTION 5 Screens: The User Interface

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SECTION 6 Menus and Settings

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APPENDIX A: INTERCONNECT DIAGRAM

The Model 5800 is part of the Markem-Imaje 5000 Series family of

The Model 5800 consists of a controller and up to two printheads. The

Images are designed and prepared for printing on a computer using

Information Contained in this Manual

• Introductory and general information

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caution A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in

CUI Color User Interface.

DCP Device Control Protocol.

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field A specific manipulatable area within the job file.

ink level sensor An electrical device used to monitor ink levels.

job See job file.

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online The mode of the print system when printing.

PH Printhead. Specific printheads are abbreviated as PH1 and PH2.

package See product.

PackML Packaging Machinery Language. A subcommittee operating under Open

PCA Printed Circuit Assembly.

print engine The digital image output subassembly, which is a component of a

printer See print system.

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reservoir A container inside the printhead that stores ink.

TU Lookup Traded Unit Lookup; a term used in bar coding.

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INCHES 6.65 6.34 17.95 5.59 6.77 14.33

MM 169 161 456 142 172 364

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CAUTION refers to a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

• 98/37/EC Machinery Directive

5.2 Safe Mounting

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CAUTION. Do not allow an automatic packaging machine startup

5.4 Safety Labels

Protective Earth. This label identifies a protective earth electrical

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The printer is designed for drop-on-demand ink jet printing for

Printable substrates include coated and uncoated corrugates, rigid

Failure to observe instructions, directives, or labels pertaining to the

Label on top of the printhead says:

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Attention: Consult Accompanying Documents

Adjust Registration Key

Select Job Key

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Optional Expansion Unit