Foil Xpress with Auto Position - Cyclone Cylinder Option Set Up Guide
Foil Xpress printer must be in Cylinder Mode & the Cylinder Option & Cylinder Table
must be attached to the printer before printing cylindrical items (such as pens, pencils,
markers). Follow these steps to put Foil Xpress printer in and out of Cylinder Mode:
Turn the printer ON. Press and release both PRINT buttons. This will move the printhead
mechanism towards the front of the printer, and the print table/bed will move to the right.
Printhead
Mechanism
Print
Table/Bed
Now that the print bed is moved to right of HOME, place the black Cylinder Table on the larger
print bed. This table will protect the surface of the print bed.
Black
Cylinder Table
There is a silver Knob located under the black Cylinder Table. Snap the Knob in place – making
sure it is completely in the hole – otherwise it will hit the print bed when it returns to the
HOME position.
Knob
Press and release the RESET button to move the print bed back to the HOME position. The
printer is now in Cylinder Mode.
Before attaching the Cylinder Module, place the Black foil (20-88204) that was included with
the Cylinder Module on the printer following the instructions in the user Manual.
Prepare the Cylinder Module so that it can be attached to the printer by placing the pen, pencil
or marker to be printed on the rollers. If the item is a pen, place on the rollers and make sure
that, if there is a clip on the pen, it will not interfere with or hit either the foil or the printhead
once it has been attached to the printer. The photo below shows that the location of the clip
must be no further than the white line referenced in the photo. Adjust the Back Stop so that
the back of the pen rest against the stop so that it sits properly on the rollers. Note that this
Back Stop can be adjusted up and down to help keep it in position.
White line
Back Stop
Review photos below to identify parts of the Cylinder Module and printer before attaching the
Cylinder Module to the printer.
Blade
Slots
Thumb
Screw
Slots
Loosen the thumb screw located on the side of the printhead mechanism. The Blade should be
Up before attaching the Cylinder Module.
Place the Cylinder Module on the right side of the black cylinder table. Slide the Cylinder
Module along the Cylinder table (see direction of arrow in photos below) towards the Slots
(located on either side of the Cylinder Module) until it fits against the Blade. Do not attempt to
attach from the front of the machine.
Blade
Slot
Push the blade down with both fingers making sure it fits into the slot on both sides and is level.
Tighten the thumb screw. Note: It is very important that this thumb screw is tightened.
You are now ready to start printing.
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Open the file on the User CD: Foil Xpress Cylinder Mode Test.
Place one of the white barrels included in the box with Cylinder Module on the rollers
Under “File” select “Print”
Under Foil Xpress, select “Printer Properties”
Under the “Layout” tab, make sure the orientation in the driver is “Landscape”
Select “Advanced” and in that window change the settings to the following:
a. Paper Size: “Pen 2 x 2.24 Inches”
b. Print Speed: .45; Print Force: 80; Print Energy: 65; Edge Enhancement: 70
7) Select “OK” in each window and select “Print” in the Windows Printer Window to send
the file
To return to Flat Mode:
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Loosen screw.
Lift blade.
Slide Cylinder Module out (to the right) and remove.
Tighten screw. VERY IMPORTANT – DO NOT FORGET.
Press and release both PRINT BUTTONS.
Remove small black table. CAUTION: Slide to remove so that you do not damage
Printhead.
7) Press RESET and release.
8) Printhead mechanism will move from the front of the printer to the HOME position.
9) The printer is now in Flat Mode.
CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PUT PRINTER INTO FLAT MODE WITHOUT FIRST REMOVING
THE CYLINDER MODULE. IF YOU DO NOT, THE MODULE WILL HIT THE FENCE WHEN TRYING
TO RETURN HOME.
IF YOU NEGLECTED TO REMOVE THE CYLINDER MODULE, IT IS POSSIBLE TO STOP THE
PRINTHEAD MECHANISM’S MOVEMENT BACK TOWARDS HOME BY PRESSING AND
RELEASING THE RESET BUTTON.
Note: Printer is programmed NOT to return to HOME position while it is in cylinder mode if the printer
is turned OFF and then ON or if an unexpected power outage occurs. If this happens, remove the
cylinder module, send a job to the printer, and the printhead mechanism will return HOME when PRINT
button is pressed and before printing the job.
How to Determine Current Printer Mode:
1) RESET Button will quickly flash times when in Cylinder Mode & will NOT flash in Flat
Mode.
2) Under Status Tab in Printer Properties, select the Status Tab. Select “Printer Capability”
& “Get Status”. This window will provide information regarding firmware version &
printer mode – cylinder or flat.