B56GB

Inkjet Printer

MK-G1000 Series
1 Specifications

Specifications
2 Safety Information for
the MK-G1000 Series
Regulations and
3 Standards

4 System Overview

5 Getting Started

Installing the Controller

6 and Print Head

Connecting to
7 External Devices
Consumable and
8 Maintenance Parts

9 Dimensions

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these messages carefully.

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DANGER
result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
CAUTION
result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in
NOTICE
product damage as well as property damage.

Important Indicates cautions and limitations that must be followed

during operation.

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Contents
WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS

Chapter
1
Specifications
1-1 Specifications .............................................................. 2
1-2 Relationship between Line Speed and Print Quality ... 3

Chapter
2
Safety Information for the MK-G1000 Series
2-1 General Precautions.................................................... 4
2-2 Handling Precautions .................................................. 4
2-3 Installation Precautions ............................................... 6
2-4 Moving and Transportation Precautions...................... 6
2-5 Precautions When the Product Is Not Used
for a Long Period of Time ............................................ 6
2-6 Warning labels............................................................. 6
2-7 LED Lights ................................................................... 6

Chapter
3
Regulations and Standards
3-1 CE Marking.................................................................. 7
3-2 TÜV Rheinland of North America Certificate ............... 7
3-3 Best Management Practice
for Perchlorate Materials—California Only .................. 7
3-4 FCC Regulations ......................................................... 7
3-5 The risk group of LED Products .................................. 7

Chapter
4
System Overview
4-1 Operating Principles of Inkjet Printers ......................... 8
4-2 Internal Configuration of an Inkjet Printer .................... 8
4-3 System Configuration Example ................................... 9

Chapter
5
Getting Started
5-1 List of Package Contents........................................... 10

Chapter
6
Installing the Controller and Print Head
6-1 Installing the Controller.............................................. 12
6-2 Installing the Print Head ............................................ 16
6-3 Reducing Controller Exhaust Odor............................ 18
6-4 Attaching Indicators ................................................... 18
6-5 Print Head Air Purge.................................................. 18
6-6 Attaching Cable Sealing ............................................ 18

Chapter
7
Connecting to External Devices
7-1 Control I/O Terminals ................................................ 19
7-2 External Communication ........................................... 23

Chapter
8
Consumable and Maintenance Parts
8-1 Inks and Solvents for Different Models...................... 24
8-2 Maintenance Parts..................................................... 24

Chapter
9
Dimensions
• Print head ......................................................................... 25
• Print head and print position ............................................. 26
• Controller .......................................................................... 27
• Console (MK-P5) .............................................................. 28
• MK Dock (MK-D1A) .......................................................... 28
• MK Dock (MK-D1B) .......................................................... 29
• Operation Assist Camera (MK-C1) ................................... 29
• Backup Module (MK-B1W) ............................................... 30

Appendix Connection Examples for the MK-G1000 Series and PLC

Appendix Print Example

B56GB 1
 1 Specifications
1-1 Specifications
Main specifications of the product are shown below.

Main unit MK-G1000/SA MK-G1000MF MK-G1000SF MK-G1000PY/PW MK-G1100

1
Touch panel console MK-P5
MK Dock MK-D1A
MK Dock
Model MK-D1B
(device-embedded type)
Specifications

Operation Assist Camera MK-C1

Backup Module MK-B1W
QD unit MK-QD1
Character height 1 to 12 mm 0.6 to 7 mm
Maximum number of printable lines 6
Dot configuration (vertical) 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 24, 32 dots
Font Original, Serif, Sans-Serif
Alphabetic characters, numbers, katakana, hiragana, symbols, kanji (JIS level 1 and 2), Chinese (GB2312),
Character types
Latin characters, logotypes, custom characters (fonts created by users)
CODE39, ITF, NW7 (CODABAR), 2of5, CODE128, JAN/EAN/UPC
Barcodes
check digit addition function (except for 2of5)
2D codes QR code models 1 and 2, micro QR, DataMatrix (ECC200)
Head distance 15 mm (24 dots or less), 20 mm (25 dots or more), 35 mm 10 mm
Head direction All directions
Positioning guide Guide printing, guide beam emission Guide printing
Max. printing speed*1 2,525 characters/s 2,349 characters/s 2,525 characters/s 1,827characters/s
Print data registration 500 settings
Automatic calendar, expiration date, hold printing for desired time, automatic counter, 2- to 36-number system counter,
automatic operation, character direction setting (90, 180, 270 degrees), double-width character, logo creation, font creation,
character height and width adjustment, ignore trigger inputs less than set time, workpiece-stop alarm, Time Constant setting at input,
barcode comparison setting switch, automatic setting switch at print completion (group printing), terminal block monitor,
Functions
communication buffer, error level change, CV-X link, IV link, MK link,
smart startup/shutdown/set-up change (when the MK Dock is connected),
production report (when the Operation Assist Camera is connected), drive recorder (when the Operation Assist Camera is connected),
user level password login settings, Web Console, Notification mail
Automatic nozzle cleaning, ink draining, internal cleaning, jet operation (nozzle and gutter suction, intermittent spraying), error display,
error history, maintenance history, internal route monitor, maintenance guidance,
Maintenance functions
replacement procedure video (when the Operation Assist Camera is connected), error clearing guidance, auto-shower,
sleep mode (only available when the MK Dock is connected), route restoration
Printing start, encoder (A, B), Program number selection, Program number switching, printing start disabling, printing stop,
Input (NPN/PNP) printing direction switching, counter/group reset, counter increase (startup), counter decrease (shutdown), error clearing,
head detection input, drive recorder log input (when the Operation Assist Camera is connected)
Error, caution, printing ready, Program switch ready, busy (printing),printing complete, counter complete (image capture trigger),
Output (NPN/PNP)
Service power supply (24 V)
Console display language English, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Thai
Interface RS-232C, USB2.0*2, Ethernet (100Base-TX/10Base-T)
Print head cable length 4m
Console cable length 4m
Operation Assist Camera cable length 2.8 m
MK Dock cable length 4m
Power supply voltage Single phase 100 to 240 VAC ± 10%, 50/60 Hz
Ratings
Power consumption 150 VA
Ambient storage temperature -10 to 60°C (no condensation)
Environment
Ambient operating temperature 0 to 45°C 5 to 35°C 0 to 40°C 5 to 40°C 5 to 40°C
al resistance
Ambient operating humidity 0 to 90% RH
Housing Stainless steel
Enclosure rating IP55*3
Drop impact resistance MIL-STD-810G Change 1 Method 516.7 Procedure IV Transit Drop*4 compliant
Main unit 31.5 kg 32.1 kg 31.5 kg
Console 1.8 kg (when the jacket is attached : 2.1 kg)
Weight
Operation Assist Camera 0.25 kg
MK Dock MK-D1A: 1.0 kg , MK-D1B: 1.15 kg
Dimensions 465 × 388 × 499 mm (W × D × H)

*1 5-dot character, 1-line printing with 1-dot character spacing

*2 Usable size of USB memory: 65 × 25 × 18 mm max. (W × D × H). Use a USB memory of 8GB or more.
*3 The print head is IP55 rated when ink is not being discharged. The Console, Operation Assist Camera and MK Dock (without waste liquid bottle) are both IP55 rated.
*4 Print head, console, and Operation Assist Camera only. Applicable for the print head and console when the head jacket is installed.
Drop impact resistance does not guarantee no breaks or failures.

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  Head distance of 10 mm (MK-G1100)
1-2 Relationship between Line Speed and Print Quality
* When the character width adjustment is 150%
The higher the print height, the slower the available line speed. Also, the
slower the line speed, the higher the quality level. Print Maximum line speed (mm/s)
Changes to character height, line speed, and quality level are shown below. height Quality level (1: poor quality to 8: good quality)
(dots) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
5 - 3809 2495 1856 1476 1226 915 731
The following table shows speeds when the character width 7 - 2679 1764 1316 1049 872 651 521
Important
adjustment value is set to 150%. 9 - - 1365 1019 813 675 506 404
Print example 10 - - 1226 915 731 608 455 363
12 - - 1019 761 608 506 378 302

1
MK-G1000 MK-G1100
14 - - 872 651 521 432 324 258
16 - - 761 569 455 378 284 227
 Head distance of 15 mm (MK-G1000/SA/PY/PW) 21 - - - 432 345 288 216 173
* When the character width adjustment is 150%

Specifications
24 - - - 378 302 252 188 150
32 - - - - - 188 141 113
Print Maximum line speed (mm/s)
height Quality level (1: poor quality to 8: good quality)
(dots) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
• For character heights not shown in the above table, use
Important the character heights that are approximately equal to the
5 9469 4485 2938 2184 1738 1444 1078 859
desired one as a reference.
7 6555 3156 2077 1549 1234 1026 766 612 • The maximum line speed increases and decreases linearly
9 5013 2434 1608 1200 957 796 595 475 with the value set with the character width adjustment.
10 4485 2184 1444 1078 859 715 535 427 • During 2D code printing, set the character width
12 3705 1812 1200 897 715 595 445 355 adjustment value to 100%. In this situation, the maximum
14 3156 1549 1026 766 612 510 381 304 line speed becomes slow.
16 2748 1351 897 670 535 445 333 267 * See "Common Line Settings" in the "User's Manual."
21 - 1026 681 510 406 339 253 202
24 - 897 595 445 355 295 222 177
32 - - - 333 267 222 166 132

 Head distance of 35 mm (MK-G1000/SA/PY/PW)

* When the character width adjustment is 150%

Print Maximum line speed (mm/s)

height Quality level (1: poor quality to 8: good quality)
(dots) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
5 - - - 2184 1738 1444 1078 859
7 - - - 1549 1234 1026 766 612
9 - - - 1200 957 796 595 475
10 - - - 1078 859 715 535 427
12 - - - 897 715 595 445 355
14 - - - 766 612 510 381 304
16 - - - 670 535 445 333 267

 Head distance of 15 mm (MK-G1000MF/SF)

* When the character width adjustment is 150%

Print Maximum line speed (mm/s)

height Quality level (1: poor quality to 8: good quality)
(dots) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
5 8808 4171 2733 2032 1617 1342 1003 799
7 6097 2935 1933 1440 1149 954 714 570
9 4663 2265 1495 1116 889 739 553 442
10 4171 2032 1342 1003 799 666 498 397
12 3447 1686 1116 834 666 553 414 331
14 2935 1440 954 714 570 474 355 283
16 2556 1257 834 624 498 414 310 247
21 - 954 633 474 378 315 235 189
24 - 834 553 414 331 276 207 165
32 - - - 310 247 207 154 123

 Head distance of 35 mm (MK-G1000MF/SF)

* When the character width adjustment is 150%

Print Maximum line speed (mm/s)

height Quality level (1: poor quality to 8: good quality)
(dots) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
5 - - - 2032 1617 1342 1003 799
7 - - - 1440 1149 954 714 570
9 - - - 1116 889 739 553 442
10 - - - 1003 799 666 498 397
12 - - - 834 666 553 414 331
14 - - - 714 570 474 355 283
16 - - - 624 498 414 310 247

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 • For not using the MK Dock
2 Safety Information for the MK-G1000 Series If using a container to collect ink or solvent from the print head
during maintenance or in the Printable status, use a metal
container and make sure it is properly grounded.
Grounding the print head is meant to prevent static discharge,
2-1 General Precautions and can be done by connecting the cable from the maintenance
kit (OP-87822) or an equivalent wire, as shown in the figure
below.
• Do not use this product for the purpose to protect a
human body or a part of a human body.
• Do not use this product in a hazardous location and/or
potentially explosive atmosphere.
• Do not use this product in an application that may cause
DANGER
death, serious injury or serious property damage due to a
failure with this product should occur, such as nuclear
power plants, on aircraft, trains, ships, or vehicles, used
within medical equipment, playground equipment, roller
coasters and other rides, etc.

2 • If the product is used in a manner not specified by this manual,

the protection provided by the product may be impaired.
• You must perform a sufficient risk assessment for the • For using the MK Dock
WARNING machine where this product is to be installed prior to Collect ink or solvent discharged from the print head during
Safety Information for the MK-G1000 Series

installing this product. Provide appropriate protective fail- maintenance or while running using the MK Dock with attached
safe measures on the machine independent from this waste liquid bottle. Connect the MK Dock so that it has the same
product in case a failure with this product should occur. electric potential as the ground pin on the controller as shown
• You must verify that this product is operating correctly in in the figure below.
terms of functionality and performance before the start
CAUTION and the operation of this product. If using a container without properly grounding it first, an
• We recommend that you take substantial safety measures to electric charge may build up in the container, which may cause
avoid any damage in the event of an assumed problem occurring. a fire.
• Do not modify this product or use it in any way other than * The ink particles are electrically charged, so the container
described in the specifications. In such cases, the may also become electrically charged if it is not grounded.
functions and performance cannot be guaranteed.
NOTICE
• When this KEYENCE product is used in combination with (Example 1) When attaching the MK dock to the main unit
other devices, functions and performance may be degraded Since the protective grounding terminal has the same electric
depending on the operating conditions and environment. potential as the products, attach the MK Dock grounding cable
to the controller with a screw.
Important Do not expose equipment, including peripherals, to rapid
temperature changes. Doing so may cause condensation.

2-2 Handling Precautions

Ink/solvent
• Carefully read each safety data sheet (SDS) before using inks
Ground cable
and solvents.
• All inks and solvents are flammable. Never use them near heat
sources or flames.
WARNING
In addition, any person handling inks or solvents must
neutralize all static from both themselves and the surrounding
equipment prior to handling inks or solvents. (Example 2) When sharing MK dock with multiple units
If ignited, inks and solvents may cause an explosion or fire.
• Do not peek into the ink nozzle while the product is operating.
The ink and solvent may splash and enter your eyes or mouth. Ground
If ink or solvent does get into your eyes or mouth, thoroughly cable
wash out the affected area with lukewarm water and promptly
consult a doctor.
• Use this product, inks and solvents in a well-ventilated area.
Insufficient ventilation may affect human health or may cause
the concentration of flammable substances in the air to
increase, resulting in the explosive atmosphere.
• If ink or solvent is accidentally spilled inside the controller,
quickly use paper towels or a similar material to wipe away the
Protective earthing
spill.
terminal
If the spill is not wiped away adequately, or at all, vaporized gas
from the ink or liquid may be retained inside the controller, • Flammable liquid is accumulated in the waste bottle on the MK
which may lead to fire. Dock. Neutralize the charge before handling the liquid.
All workers must wipe away any spilled ink or solvent and • Shut down the product before replacing consumable or
confirm that the area is completely dry before closing the front replaceable parts.
cover. The ink and solvent may splash and enter your eyes or mouth.
• Do not reuse ink and solvent cartridges. If ink or solvent does get into your eyes or mouth, thoroughly
WARNING Leakages may lead to electric shock and fire. wash out the affected area with lukewarm water and promptly
Main unit consult a doctor.
• Designate the area specified by a radius of 5 m from the MK- • Be sure to use consumable and replacement parts designated
G1000 Series (the controller and the print head —including the by KEYENCE.
hose and MK Dock) to be an area in which open flames are Failing to do so may lead to electric shock, fire, breakdowns, or
prohibited.* malfunctions. The warranty does not cover malfunctions that
If ignited, inks and solvents may cause an explosion or fire. result from the use of parts other than those designated.
* The term open flame refers to: Print Head
An exposed burning flame • Do not touch the deflecting electrode plates in the print head
Examples: Heaters, burners, matches, and lighters with your hands or a metal object.
Sources of sparks created by both electricity and impact A high voltage of approximately 7,000 V is applied to the
Examples: Switches, electric motors, welding, and riveting deflecting electrode plates when the product is ready to print,
Sources of high temperature or heat so touching these plates may lead to electric shock or fire.
Examples: Electric stoves and heating furnaces See “Deflecting electrode plate (Page 8)”
• When using the controller, follow the instructions shown below. • When performing maintenance such as cleaning the nozzle or
Attach the back cover of the controller and QD unit (sold replacing the filter, wear protective glasses to prevent splashing
separately) according to the specified instructions. ink or solvent from entering your eyes.
Close the controller front door correctly. If ink or solvent does get into your eyes, thoroughly wash out
When the air filter on the right side of the controller is installed, the affected area with lukewarm water and promptly consult a
attach the filter cover according to the specified instructions. doctor.
Using this product without following the instructions above may • If you change the print head cable to one that is L-shaped, be
lead to electric shock and malfunctions. Also, the IP55 sure to use screws to fix the cable in place according to the
enclosure rating cannot be maintained. specified instructions.
* The print head is IP55 rated when ink is not being discharged. Using this product with the L-shape cover removed may lead to
• Do not disassemble or modify this product in any way other electric shock and malfunctions.
than described in this manual. • Do not start the main unit if the print head is wet or dirty.
Doing so may lead to electric shock and device malfunctions.
Contact your nearest KEYENCE office for repairs outside of
normal operation and maintenance.

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 • Wear appropriate protective gloves to avoid direct skin contact • When cleaning the MK Dock with water, first remove the waste
with inks or solvents. bottle attached to the MK Dock. Not doing so may cause the
If your skin comes into contact with inks or solvents, waste liquid to leak from the mouth of the bottle.
immediately use soap or a similar cleanser to clean the affected • When installing the MK Dock, install it in the direction shown in
area, and then thoroughly wash it with cold or lukewarm water.
the figure below. Installing it in the wrong direction may cause
• Do not insert and remove ink and solvent cartridges unless
necessary. the waste liquid to leak from the mouth of the bottle.
This can cause leakages from the connecting parts, which may
lead to malfunctions.
• Exercise caution to avoid pinching your fingers or another part
of your body when you open or close the controller front door.
Exercise special care to avoid inserting your hands into the
lower part of the front door.
When the front door is open, there is the chance that you may
CAUTION
pinch your fingers in the door.

Safety Information for the MK-G1000 Series

• The device-embedded type MK Dock (MK-D1B) enables
the smart functions using a communication command or
I/O input. When the Head detection input (term 18/20) is
ON, either turn ON the startup input (term 13) or send a
communication command to start the printer. For safety,
design the operation so that the head detection input
turns ON when the print head is positioned at an
Ink/solvent appropriate location within the MK Dock.
• Inks and solvents are volatile and flammable. Store and handle For details, see "Connecting and attaching the device-
these materials according to local regulations. embedded type MK Dock (sold separately) (Page 13)"
• Ultra-violet rays will cause the ink and solvent cartridges and the "Head detection input 1" and "Head detection input 2" in
contents they contain to deteriorate, so store unused cartridges "I/O terminal explanations (Page 20)."
in a cool, dark location (0 to 20°C) within their original packaging • Take the following measures to prevent malfunctions and
to prevent the cartridges from coming in contact with sunlight. failures due to noise interference.
• The solvent may be discolored during storage such that they Be sure to connect the ground specifically designed for
take on a yellow color. However, this has no effect on the this product.
properties of the fluids, so you can use them as is. Insulate the controller and print head from other devices.
• Do not mix and use different types of ink or solvent. Doing Do not tie the power supply cable in a bundle with signal
so may lead to malfunctions. lines such as the one for the sensor for print timing.
• The ink and solvent have a service life of approximately 12 Likewise, do not tie the power supply cable in a bundle
months after insertion. with other power lines.
Replace with a new cartridge when the ink or solvent has
NOTICE Do not share the power supply with inductive machines
reached its expiration date (described on the label). such as motors or with devices that consume large
Otherwise, the ink/solvent cartridge expiration error amounts of power.
occurs and the ink supply stops. • Do not subject the product to vibrations or shocks. Doing
Also, as the ink and solvent in the controller may have so may lead to irregular printing.
become old, we recommend to drain all the ink and solvent. • If a workpiece is charged with static electricity, printing may
* Using the old ink without replacement may reduce the become irregular. Take full measures to prevent electrostatic
printing quality. charges such as by discharging the static electricity.
• Be sure to use a sensor with open-collector output for the
• Make sure that the cartridge is not exposed to sunlight and use
sensor for timing. Using a sensor with relay output may
it before the expiry date and at the correct ambient temperature.
lead to malfunctions.
Not doing so may deteriorate the container, possibly causing
• If the service power supply of the terminal block is wired
the ink and solvent to leak from the cartridge.
in an environment of 40°C or higher, use an electric wire
Main unit whose rated temperature is 65°C or higher.
• Do not block the exhaust outlet on the back of the controller by
covering with tape or a similar substance. Doing so prevents the Print Head
NOTICE ink from being suctioned from the gutter, which may lead to • If a deflecting electrode plate leak error occurs, clean and allow
malfunctions. the inside of the print head to dry before using the product.
• If fixing the head and MK Dock (MK-D1A/MK-D1B), use an
anchor bolt or some other fixing method to securely fix
them so they do not fall over.
Exhaust outlet * Head (including protection tube): 3 kg, MK Dock: 1 kg
• Move the print head such that it (including the hose)
accelerates at 1 G or less.
Using the print head with an acceleration faster than this
may lead to malfunctions.
Avoid vibrations while the print head is moving because
vibrations in this situation may lead to irregular printing.
• When using the product in a dusty environment, perform air
purging to prevent problems such as the nozzle clogging.
Use an air filter to remove oil mist and moisture from the air.
• Be sure to direct the print head downward (so the ink nozzle
faces down) during maintenance. Failing to do so may
• Do not connect the Operation Assist Camera to a USB port on cause the nozzle to clog. Also, provide a sufficient amount
other devices. Doing so may damage the device. of space around the product to perform maintenance.
• When the main unit is powered on, plugging or unplugging the • Purge the air before pointing the print head upward (so the
cable of Operation Assist Camera may cause failures. Make sure ink nozzle faces up). Dust or other particles entering the
print head may cause the nozzle to clog.
to plug or unplug the cable when the power is off. • Perform auto-shower following the instructions shown on
• Do not expose the MK Dock (MK-D1A/MK-D1B) to direct sunlight the console. Using an incorrect method may cause
and use it in the same environment as specified in the printer solvent to leak into unintended places.
specifications. • The print head should be operated in a dry environment
• When the waste bottle is more than half filled with waste liquid, according to the specification limits.
dispose of the waste liquid. The waste liquid may leak from the
mouth of the bottle. Workers should ground before handling
inks or solvents. Important Inks and solvents must be disposed of by specialized
industrial waste treatment contractors. Do not dispose of
them yourself into sites such as sewers or rivers.

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 2-3 Installation Precautions 2-5 Precautions When the Product Is Not Used for a Long Period of Time

When installing this product, be sure to connect the When you will stop using this product for 3 weeks or
protective ground terminal on the AC power cable to the longer, execute [Sleep Mode] or [Clean&Dry] before storing.
WARNING • Sleep Mode
protective ground conductor at the facility. Otherwise,
electric shock or product damage may result. With the MK Dock connected, run the MK-G1000/SA/MF/
SF/MK-G1100 product once a week for about 5 to 7 hours,
and run the MK-G1000PY/PW in every three days for
• Make sure that the bend radius of the print head hose is about 3 to 4 hours in order to prevent the ink from
200 mm or more. solidifying within the ink route and also adjust the ink
NOTICE
viscosity.
• Clean&Dry
After draining all the ink and solvent, clean the inside of
this product before storage.
Radius: 200 mm or more If this product is not used for a long period of time without
executing the functions above and with ink remaining

2
inside, the ink may solidify, which may lead to
malfunctions.
Safety Information for the MK-G1000 Series

2-6 Warning labels

NOTICE A smaller bend radius may end up clogging the hose with A warning label written in Japanese and English is attached to five places at
ink or breaking the cable. the time of shipping.
• Install the print head up to 1.0 m below or up to 1.5 m
above the reference surface of the controller. Failing to do
so may lead to irregular printing.

1.5 m or less

(1)
(2) (3)
1.0 m or less (4)

• Install the product in the following environment. Failing to

do so may lead to irregular printing and malfunctions.
Ambient operating temperature:
0 to 45°C (MK-G1000/SA)
NOTICE 5 to 40°C (MK-G1000PY/PW, MK-G1100)
5 to 35°C (MK-G1000MF)
(5)
0 to 40°C (MK-G1000SF)
Ambient operating humidity:
0 to 90%RH (no condensation)
Important Label in Chinese(simplified)/Thai/German/French/Italian is in
a bundle with main unit.
2-4 Moving and Transportation Precautions Make sure to place the warning label in the language the
user can read and in a position the user can see.
• Use two people to move the controller with one person on
the front of the controller and one person on the back of
the controller. Firmly hold the controller from the bottom 2-7 LED Lights
with both hands.
Dropping the controller may result in injuries. The display behavior of the LEDs on the print head, MK Dock, and controller
is shown in the table below.

Controller
Print Head MK Dock
READY CAUTION ERROR
Stopped  ON  ON  OFF  OFF  OFF
Maintenance  Blink  Blink  Blink  OFF  OFF
CAUTION
Printable  ON  ON  ON  OFF  OFF
Printing  ON  ON  ON  OFF  OFF
Caution
 ON  ON  ON  ON  OFF
Error
Fault Error  Blink  Blink  OFF  OFF  Blink

Note the following before moving this product.

• Drain all inks and solvents.
• Be sure to stop operation of the product and turn off the
main power supply before disconnecting cables in order
NOTICE to transport the product.
• When transporting the product, be sure to use the
original packing material from KEYENCE. Malfunctions
may occur if the original packing material is not used
during transport. Keep all the packing material.

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 3-2 TÜV Rheinland of North America Certificate
3 Regulations and Standards This product complies with the following CSA and UL standards and has
been certified by TÜV Rheinland of North America.
• Applicable standard CAN/CSA C22.2 No.61010-1
As the cartridge contains flammable liquid that is classed
UL61010-1
as a dangerous article, the evaluation of the product safety
standard applicable to this product is performed in Be sure to consider the following specifications when using this product as a
conjunction with Keyence-made cartridges. product certified by TÜV Rheinland of North America.
The above evaluation is not applicable if using the product • Overvoltage category II
with a cartridge not made by Keyence, and Keyence takes • Use this product under pollution degree 2.
WARNING
no responsibility whatsoever for compliance with the • Indoor use only.
applicable IEC/EN/UL/CSA standards. • Use this product at the altitude of 2000 m or less.
When using cartridges from other than KEYENCE, check • This product is designed as Class I equipment. Be sure to connect the
safety in regards to electric shocks, fire, ink leaks, and so
protective ground terminal on the AC power cable to the protective ground
on, and compliance with regulations (CE marking in Europe
conductor at the facility.
and similar regulations).
• The main plug is designed as a disconnecting device. Install this product
so that the AC power cable can be removed immediately from the fixed

3
3-1 CE Marking main socket-outlet when an abnormality occurs.

Keyence Corporation has confirmed that this product complies with the
essential requirements of the applicable EC Directive(s), based on the 3-3 Best Management Practice for Perchlorate Materials—California Only

Regulations and Standards

following specifications. Be sure to consider the following specifications when
using this product in the Member States of European Union. Best management practice for perchlorate materials—California only

This product uses components containing perchlorate material. When you

EMC directive ship this product or your end-product containing this product to California,
you must label or mark the following statement on the exterior of all outer
• Applicable standards EMI: EN61326-1, Class A
shipping packages and on consumer packages or you must include the
EMS: EN61326-1
following statement in an instruction manual or MSDS accompanied with the
RS-232C serial cable connection
product.
Attach a ferrite core (GRFC-9) to the RS-232C shielded cable.
Controller
"Perchlorate Material—special handling may apply. See
https://dtsc.ca.gov/perchlorate/."

3-4 FCC Regulations

PC This product complies with the following regulations specified by the FCC.
• Applicable regulation FCC Part 15 Subpart B ClassA
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
Ferrite core (GRFC-9)
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
MK Dock cable connection
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
Attach a ferrite core (ZCAT2035-0930A) that comes with the MK Dock to the
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
cable of the MK Dock.
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
 FCC CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

3-5 The risk group of LED Products

The risk group* for the LED lights on the Operation Assist Camera is the
exempt group.
* LED products are classified by IEC62471 (JIS C 7550) as follows:
ZCAT2035-0930A
• Exempt group : Objects that do not cause any photobiological injury.
Remarks: These specifications do not give any guarantee that the end- • Risk group 1 (low risk) : Objects that do not cause injury that makes
product with this product incorporated complies with the essential constraints on normal actions necessary.
requirements of EMC Directive. The manufacturer of the end-product is • Risk group 2 (moderate risk) : Objects that do not cause injury accompanied by
solely responsible for the compliance on the end-product itself according to unpleasant feelings and thermal discomfort.
EMC Directive. • Risk group 3 (high risk) : Objects that cause injury even due to temporary or
short-term exposure.

Low-Voltage Directive
• Applicable standard EN61010-1
• Overvoltage category II
• Use this product under pollution degree 2.
• Indoor use only.
• Use this product at an altitude of 2000 m or less.

• This product is designed as Class I equipment. Be sure to connect the

protective ground terminal on the AC power cable to the protective ground
conductor at the facility.
• The main plug is designed as a disconnecting device. Install this product
so that the AC power cable can be removed immediately from the fixed
main socket-outlet when an abnormality occurs.

- MK-G1000 Series Specifications Document - 7

 4-2 Internal Configuration of an Inkjet Printer
4 System Overview The ink and solvent that are stored in cartridges are supplied to the main
tank as necessary.
This chapter describes the operating principles of inkjet printers and the The main tank stores ink at a constant viscosity and sends the ink out to the
system configuration. nozzle.
When the nozzle is cleaned during the startup and shutdown operations,
solvent is supplied from the cartridge to the nozzle.
4-1 Operating Principles of Inkjet Printers
 Internal Information
Pressurized ink is supplied from the controller to the print MK-G1000/SA/MF/SF, MK-G1100
head.

The ink is sent to the nozzle, which is equipped with

piezoelectric vibrating elements and a jet tip.

4 The ink is sprayed while being vibrated by the piezoelectric

vibrating elements. At the same time, the ink is given a
System Overview

negative electric charge. An ink column forms, but ink

particles separate from the ink column when the particles
are saturated with a negative charge.

MK-G1000PY/PW

To prevent malfunctions, the charge detection sensor

monitors whether ink particles have the proper charge.

The ink particles ejected from the nozzle pass between two
deflecting electrode plates, which generate an electric field
with a voltage of approximately 7,000 V. The direction of
travel of the ink particles will change due to the forces
exerted on the ink particles depending on their electric
charges. The target or print head moves perpendicularly in
relation to this change of direction. As a result, characters
and values will be printed on the target.

Ink that is not used for printing is collected through a pipe

called a gutter and is reused.

Charging electrode plate

Charge detection sensor

Deflecting electrode plate

Gutter

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 4-3 System Configuration Example
This section describes the system configuration used for the MK-G1000
Series.

A minimum system configuration requires the following devices:

• Controller (including the print head)
• Console
• Sensor for print timing input (or a device for providing corresponding
signals)

Each device is connected as shown in the illustration below.

MK Dock MK Dock Operation

(device-embedded type) Assist Camera
Operation assist devices

4
Console

System Overview
Print
Head

Sensor

Rotary
encoder
Input

PC PLC
Externally connected device

Indicator Buzzer Machine vision system

lamp*1

Output
*1This can also be connected to the controller.

 Console MK-P5

 Stand
• Stand 2 (pole part) OP-87826
• Stand 2 (base part) OP-87827
 MK Dock
• MK Dock MK-D1A
• MK Dock (device-embedded type) MK-D1B
 Operation Assist Camera MK-C1

 Backup Module MK-B1W

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 Console (MK-P5; sold separately)
5 Getting Started  Console (when the jacket is attached) ... 1

5-1 List of Package Contents

This section lists the contents of this product's package and the packages of
products sold separately.

Important If there are any broken or missing items, contact your

nearest KEYENCE office.
Snap-on attachment (OP-35373; sold separately)
MK-G1000 Series
 Snap-on attachment ... 1

 Controller ... 1  Console stand ... 1

Maintenance kit (OP-87822; sold separately)

5  Beaker ... 1  Dispenser... 1

Getting Started

 Print head ... 1  Head jacket ... 1

 Blower ... 1  Drain bottle...1

 Nozzle set ... 1  Indicator mounting bracket ... 1

 Hex wrench  Ground cable...1

 Nozzle cap ... 1  Cable sealing ... 7 (width across flats: 2 mm)...1

 Dummy nozzle ... 1  Sleep connector ... 1

(Attached to the head) (Stored inside the storage pocket)

Solvent (MK-S02C/MK-S12C/MK-S22C; sold separately)

 Nozzle cleaner ... 1
(Other than the MK-G1100)  Bottle of solvent... 2

 Dispenser... 1

 Loupe ... 1
(only included with
the MK-G1100)

 Startup Manual ... 1  Usage precautions ... 1

 CD-R (PDF manuals/Logo converter/
All settings conversion software for MK-9000 series) ... 1
 Label in Chinese/Thai/German/French/Italian ... 1

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Nozzle set (sold separately)  Operation Assist Camera MK-C1

 Replacement nozzle set ... 1

Reference • The nozzle set for the MK-G1000/SF is OP-87836.

• The nozzle set for the MK-G1000SA/PY/PW is OP-87837.
• The nozzle set for the MK-G1000MF is OP-87838.
 Backup Module MK-B1W
• The nozzle set for the MK-G1100 is OP-87839.

Nozzle cap (OP-87833; sold separately)

 Nozzle cap ... 4  Nozzle cleaner ... 1

Sleeve connector (OP-87897; sold separately)

QD unit (MK-QD1; sold separately)
 Sleep connector ... 3  Dummy nozzle ... 3

5
 QD Unit ... 1  Terminal block / MK Dock cable ... 1

Getting Started
Manual (sold separately)

 User's Manual ... 1

Reference • The Japanese manual set is OP-88483.  QD conversion cable 6-pin (2 m) OP-88480
• The Chinese manual set is OP-88485.
• The Thai manual set is OP-88487.

AC cable (sold separately)

 AC cable (2 m) ...1
Reference • The product that conforms to Japanese specifications is OP-87475.
 QD conversion cable 12-pin (2 m) OP-88481
• The product that conforms to North American specifications is
OP-77251.
• The product that conforms to European specifications is OP-99031.
• The product that conforms to Chinese specifications is OP-99041.

Operation assist devices (sold separately)

 MK Dock MK-D1A

 MK Dock MK-D1B (for embedding into printer)

- MK-G1000 Series Specifications Document - 11

 Connecting the console
6 Installing the Controller and Print Head Connect the console control cable as shown in the following figure, and then
tighten the connector screws.

6-1 Installing the Controller

Connecting the power supply

Connect a power cable that meets the following specifications.
Rated power supply voltage: Single phase 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
(Operation is ensured within the range of 90 to
250 VAC.)
Power consumption: 150 VA
Grounding resistance: D-type grounding
Connection: C13 inlet

Connect the power cable as shown in the following figure.

Point
The console can be placed on the console stand. Install the
console stand by using M3x6mm (x4) screws shown as below.
The four screws have been already attached on the Controller.

Pass the cable through the

cable clip.

6
Installing the Controller and Print Head

Usage environment
Connecting and attaching the MK Dock (sold separately)
Ambient operating temperature: MK-G1000/SA :0 to 45°C
MK-G1000PY/PW, MK-G1100 :5 to 40°C Attach the ferrite core to the control cable of the MK Dock and connect the
MK-G1000MF :5 to 35°C control cable to the controller.
MK-G1000SF :0 to 40°C
Ambient operating humidity: 0 to 90%RH (no condensation)
Usage environment • Locations with minimal amounts of dust and oil mist
• Locations with no sudden temperature changes
• Locations that are not subject to vibrations or impacts
• Level locations
• Well-ventilated locations

Installation precautions

 Be sure to leave sufficient room around the controller.

Ferrite core

200mm  When attaching the MK dock to the controller

Attach the (1) mounting plate, (2) MK Dock, and (3) ground cable as shown
in the figure below.
MK Dock, MK Dock screws (M5x35), mounting plate screws (M5x10), ground
200mm 200mm cable screw (M5x10) are in a bundle.

Ground
cable

MK Dock
380mm
1

1
2
2
* Install the controller in a well-ventilated location such that the front face
is open and there is a minimum clearance of 200 mm above the unit.
 Install the controller in a location that enables the daily operation and
Mounting plate
maintenance of the controller.

Important Use a tightening torque of 1.5 N·m to tighten the screws (1),
 The air filter is located on the right side of the controller. Install the
(2), and (3).
controller in a position that enables you to perform maintenance on the air
filter.

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 When attaching the MK dock to the installation stand Attach the proper metal plates to the MK Dock depending on the direction in
Attach the (1) mounting plate and (2) MK dock to the (3) mounting bracket as which the print head enters to the MK Dock. Attach with two screws (M3 x 6)
shown in the figure below. included with the MK-D1B.
Attach the (3) mounting bracket through the pole and fix it with two screws.
Mounting bracket

MK Dock

3
Fix to the stand
1
pole 1

2
2

When the head detection input of the terminal block is ON, the smart
Mounting plate function can be started by either using I/O input or a communication
Attach the ground wire to the controller. command. Design the operation so that the head detection input turns ON
when the print head can be detected in the MK Dock. In addition, to ensure
the operations in case of single breakdown of the head detection
mechanism, perform the detection with two or more devices. For details of
"Head detection input 1 and Head detection input 2", see page 20.
Examples:
Ground Attach two Keyence sensors "PR-FB15 **" (sold separately) to the
cable sensor mounting plate.
(Models in ** vary depending on NPN / PNP and cable length. Sensor
mounting screws (M3 x 6) are included with the MK-D1B.)
Connect the outputs of the two sensors to the head detection input 1
and head detection input 2.

Installing the Controller and Print Head

Sensor
Ground cable

Important Use a tightening torque of 1.5 N·m to tighten the screws (1),
(2), and ground cable.

Connecting and attaching the device-embedded Reference When “PR-FB15 **” is attached as above example, if the target
type MK Dock (sold separately) parts (gray part in the figure below) of the print head exists in the
detection area (dashed line in the figure below) in the MK dock,
Connect the MK Dock control cable to the back of the main unit and attach “PR-FB15 **” will be turnd ON.
the MK Dock to the equipment.

55
61

38
32

50 50
Print head orientation Print head orientation
Front Side

Design the movement of the print head so that it does not hit
Ferrite core NOTICE the metal plate when moving.
The device may cause a malfunction.
Connect the GND line of the MK Dock so that it has the same
WARNING electric potential as the protective ground terminal on the
controller. For details, see "Handling Precautions (Page 4)".
Attach the (1) mounting plate, (2) MK Dock and sensor mounting plate as
shown in the figure below.
MK Dock, ground cable screw (M5x10), mounting plate screws (M5x10), and
MK Dock screws (M5x35) are in a bundle.

Attach the MK Dock MK Dock

to the equipment.

1
Sensor
1
mounting plate
2
2

Mounting Plate

Important Use a tightening torque of 1.5 N·m to tighten the screws (1),
(2), and ground cable.

- MK-G1000 Series Specifications Document - 13

 Connecting the Operation Assist Camera (sold separately)  Camera stand for checking axis position
Install the stand on MK Dock (MK-D1A). Align the slits at the ends of the
Important When the main unit is powered on, plugging or unplugging camera stand to the MK Dock, and slide it down as shown below to attach
the cable of Operation Assist Camera may cause failures. it.
Make sure to plug or unplug the cable when the power is off.

Connect the Operation Assist Camera cable as shown in the figure below. Slits
Connect the cable to the port for the Operation Assist Camera.
Do not connect the cable to the port for power supply / barcode reader.
The specifications of the power supply port is 5V / 500mA.

The camera stand is used when adjusting axis positions.

There is a magnet on the rear side of the camera. The camera can be
placed on the stand as shown below. The axis positions can be reviewed
easily on the console by magnifying the images taken by the camera.
Placing the camera Take an image of axis
position for check
For power supply / barcode reader
(Sealed when shipped)

For Operation Assist Camera

6  Camera holder
Magnet
The camera holder can be installed as shown below by using the two
Installing the Controller and Print Head

screws (M3x7) bundled with the Operation Assist Camera. The camera
can be placed on the camera holder when not being used.
To avoid losing the camera stand, keep the camera stand in the front
cover when not using it.

Camera holder
Align with screw
position when
placing the stand

Fasten the hand screw

The camera holder has a U1/4 screw hole. If it is required to fix the
position of the camera when using a drive recorder or in other cases, Point
In an environment with electrical noise, attach a ferrite core
attach the camera holder to a tripod stand or the like and attach the to the operation assist camera cable.
Operation Assist Camera to the camera holder.

U1/4
Reference The size of the camera holder is designed a little bigger than the
camera so that the camera can be easily placed into it.
Therefore, the position of the camera placed in the holder may
not be at the center. Fix the camera in the position with two ZCAT2035-0930A
screws if required, such as when using a drive recorder.
Prepare screws (M3 x 8: 2) separately.
Shift Fix in the position

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Connecting the QD unit (sold separately) For QD unit, connector names and pin positions are shown as below.
• Status output connector
Connect the terminal block and MK Dock cable to the main unit as shown Connect QD conversion cable 6-pin (OP-88480).
below. • Encoder input connector
Connect QD conversion cable 12-pin (OP-88481).
• Trigger input connector
M12 female (IEC61076-2-101). Connect to sensor, etc.
• MK Dock connector:
Connect MK Dock cable.

Terminal block cable 5 1 Status output connector

4 6 2
3
No. Connection distination 6pin cable color
MK Dock cable 1 +24V (service power supply) Brown
2 0V Blue
3 Error output White
4 Printing ready output Pink
5 Caution output Black

Encoder input connector

There are numbers on the tubes at the ends of terminal block cables. 1 2 3
4 5 6 7
8 9 10
Connect the cable to the terminal according to the number on it. The table of 11 12 No. Connection distination 12pin cable color
cable color, terminal number, and terminal name is shown below. 3 0V Blue
4 Encoder A Green
Terminal
Cable color Terminal name 10 +24V (service power supply) Brown
number
Brown 1 +24V (service power supply) 11 Encoder B Purple

Blue 2 0V
Trigger input connector (pin positions)
Yellow 3 Printing start signal input 1 2
4 3
Black 5 Encoder input B No. Connection distination
White
Red
7
23
Encoder input A
Error output
1
3
+24V (service power supply)
0V
6
4 Printing start signal input

Installing the Controller and Print Head

Orange 25 Caution output
Green 28 Printing ready output MK Dock connector

Connect the terminal block / MK Dock cable connector to the QD unit.

Attach the QD unit to the main unit.

Exercise caution to avoid pinching cables.
Attach the included cable sealings to prevent substances such as water and
dust from entering the back cover.
For details, see "Attaching Cable Sealing (Page 18)"

Important Use a tightening torque of 60 cN·m to tighten the screws of

the QD unit.

- MK-G1000 Series Specifications Document - 15

 Connecting and attaching the Backup Module (sold
6-2 Installing the Print Head
separately)
Distance between the print head and workpiece
Make sure that the power cable of the MK-G1000 series
NOTICE main unit is not connected to the power supply before Install the print head so that the distance between it and the workpiece is as
attaching the backup module.
shown below.
Open the front door and loosen the screws to remove the cover.

 When using the product with a maximum height of 24 dots or less

Install the print head so that the head distance is 15 mm or 35 mm.

Screws 15 mm or 35 mm
10 mm

Cover

Workpiece Workpiece

MK-G1000/SA/MF/SF/PY/PW MK-G1100

Important When you set the head distance to 35 mm, do not set the
character height to 17 dots or more.
When 17 dots or more are set, printing is performed with the
setting as “Head distance” = 15 mm.
Also, the available line speed will be slower.
Insert the backup module and connect the cable.
 When using the product with a maximum height of 25 dots or more
Install the print head so that the head distance is 20 mm.

6
Connect 20 mm
Installing the Controller and Print Head

10 mm
the cable

Workpiece Workpiece

MK-G1000/SA/MF/SF/PY/PW MK-G1100

Positional relationship between the print head and

the controller
Install the print head in a location that matches those shown in the following
figure.
Attach the cover and tighten the screws.

Reset the operating time.

Press [Menu] > [Info] > [Operation Information]. Then press and hold the 1.5 m or less
red frame in the figure below.

1.0 m or less

Important • Installing the print head incorrectly may lead to irregular

printing.
• If you are moving the print head to perform printing, the
maximum allowable acceleration is 1 G.
• Also, maintain a bend in the hose when moving the print
head.
• Install the print head and cable so that these items are not
subjected to vibrations.
Press [OK].

Print head attachment direction

You can install the print head in a full 360° worth of directions.

This completes resetting the operating time. Press [Rtrn] to return to the
previous screen.

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Attaching the print head and the direction of line movement Fixing the print head in place
Install the print head so that it matches the direction of workpiece movement Use the snap-on attachment (sold separately) to fix the print head in place.
as shown in the following figure. The procedure is explained below.

1 Attach the snap-on attachment in the position where you want

to attach the print head.
Two M4 × 8 mm mounting screws are included with the product as
accessories. If the screw length does not fit your installation location,
procure mounting screws of the appropriate length.
When attaching the print head to a fragile surface such as a
NOTICE gypsum board, use a reliable fixing method such as using
an anchor bolt.

This can be
adjusted by
Changing the angle of the print head cable
approximately
13 mm.
You can change the print head and the print head cable into an L shape by
changing the angle of the print head cable.

At the time of When changed into

product shipment an L shape

2 Attach the print head to the snap-on attachment.

Installing the Controller and Print Head

Head fixing
screws
The procedure for this change is explained below.

1 Remove the four screws from the variable portion of the print head cable.

3 Tighten the head fixing screws to secure the print head.

You can insert the head fixing screws either on the right or left side of the
snap-on attachment.

2 Turn the cable clockwise as shown in the following figure.

3 Use the screws to fix the cable and the print head in this new L shape.

• Use a tightening torque of 30 cN•m to tighten the screws.

• When installing this product, be sure to connect the
protective ground terminal on the AC power cable to the
protective ground conductor at the facility. Otherwise
WARNING electric shock or product damage may result.
• Take care while working so that you do not apply
excessive force to the ink route and electrical wires that
pass inside the print head. Doing so may cause the hose
to clog with ink or the cable to break.

- MK-G1000 Series Specifications Document - 17

 6-3 Reducing Controller Exhaust Odor 6-5 Print Head Air Purge
Components of the ink and solvent solutions are ejected from the exhaust This product features an air purge located on the controller. The air purge
outlet on the back of the controller. can be used as a measure against dust, high-temperatures, and high
The following measures are useful in reducing exhaust odor. humidity. It is also useful when the print head is mounted pointing upwards.
* This measure is only effective on the MK-G1000/SA/MF/SF, MK-G1100.
When installing the product in a location with a lot of dust or high humidity,
Important
you can use this function to supply clean, dry air to the product by
This measure cannot be used with the MK-G1000PY/PW.
Use the printer with the exhaust outlet open. Failing to do so connecting a joint at the air purge connection inlet on the rear of the
prevents the ink from being suctioned from the gutter, which controller.
may lead to malfunctions. This enables you to suppress the influence of dust, dirt, and humidity on the
print head.
Be sure to install the dry air purge mechanism when you use the print head
directed upward.

(2)
(2) (1)
Water
(1)
Air Water (3)
tank tank

(3)

Note the following items before connecting the devices to this product.
(1) Ensure that the capacity of the air tank is greater than that of the water
tank.
(2) Ensure that the end of the tube connecting the air tank and the controller
is higher than the water level in the water tank.
(3) Ensure that both ends of the tube connecting the air tank and water tank
reach the bottoms of the tanks.
(1)Compressor, etc.
6 Important • The water level in the water tank and the surrounding
environment may decrease exhaust performance of this (2)Air filters and regulators
product, which adversely affects the gutter suction • If the air contains moisture or oil, before supplying the air to the control-
Installing the Controller and Print Head

strength. For smooth exhaust, manage the water tank such ler, first pass the air through a micro-mist separator or dry filter.
that the water level does not exceed 10 cm. • Air pressure: 0.15 MPa or less
• Inks and solvents must be disposed of by specialized
industrial waste treatment contractors. Do not dispose of (3)Air purge connection inlet
them yourself into sites such as sewers or rivers. The diameter of the air purge connection inlet is R (PT) 1/8.

Reference • The diameter of the exhaust outlet connector is R (PT) 1/4. Important • Excessively high air pressure may damage the internal
• Use solvent-resistant material (such as Teflon, polypropylene, piping or cause irregular printing. After adjusting the air
glass, and metal) for the tanks and the tubes. pressure, check the printing by conducting test printing.
• Be sure to install the dry air purge mechanism when you
• Do not block the exhaust outlet on the back of the use the MK-G1000SA/MF/SF/PY/PW.
controller by covering the outlet with tape or a similar
substance. Doing so prevents the ink from being
suctioned from the gutter, which may lead to malfunctions.
• Do not insert the exhaust tube directly into water (or a 6-6 Attaching Cable Sealing
similar substance). Water will be drawn into the controller,
which may lead to malfunctions. The controller has an enclosure rating of IP55 with the back cover attached.
• When performing the drain operation, do not connect a Attach the included cable sealings to prevent substances such as water and
NOTICE
tube or odor eliminating device to the exhaust outlet. dust from entering the back cover.
During the drain operation, a sufficient amount of air must Wrap the cable sealings around the cables that are connected to the main
be drawn in through the exhaust outlet. If the controller is
unit, and then fit the wrapped sealings in the grooves. Curl the cable sealings
connected to an odor-eliminating device, water will flow
into the air tank and may be taken from there into the and fit them in the grooves where no cables are attached.
controller.
• The volume of the water increases after the solvent
dissolves, so change the water periodically.

6-4 Attaching Indicators

Screw holes for attaching an indicator are available on the back of the
controller.
Use the included indicator mounting bracket to attach an indicator.
Prepare M5 screws separately.

Important Use a tightening torque of .6 N-m to tighten the screws of the

Three screw holes for attaching an back cover.
indicator
(M5, maximum depth: 7 mm)
Use a tightening torque of 15 N•m
to tighten the screws. The
maximum mounting load capacity
is 2.0 kg.

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 Internal circuit diagrams
7 Connecting to External Devices  Input circuit
• Applied voltage: 24 to 30 V
7-1 Control I/O Terminals
4.3 kΩ
List of control I/O terminals Input

Internal circuit
If you connect an external device to the control I/O terminals on the back of 510 Ω
the controller, you can control the controller externally.
a (COM for input) Photocoupler

2
4 1
6 3
8 5 • Terminals 29 and 31 are short-circuited before shipping,
10 7
12 9 which makes the product support NPN.
14 11
13
• The COM for input is used commonly by all input circuits.
16
18 15 • Do not connect devices that have relay output. The effect
17
NOTICE of the chattering that occurs may cause the product to
20
malfunction.
22 19 • For encoder input A or B, a resistance of 1.2 kΩ is
24 21
26 23 connected to 4.3 kΩ and a resistance of 2.4 kΩ is
25
28
30 27 connected to 510 Ω in the above figure.
32 29
31
34
36 33  Output circuit
35
• Maximum applied voltage: 30 V
• Maximum sink or source current: 50 mA
 Terminal numbers and names • Open-collector output (switchable between NPN and PNP)

2 0V 1 +24V (service power supply)

4 Number specification input 20 3 Printing start signal input OUT

6 Number specification input 21 5 Encoder input B Internal circuit

8

10
Number specification input 22

Number specification input 23

7

9
Encoder input A

Head direction switching input

Photocoupler
b (COM for output) 7

Connecting to External Devices

Trigger inhibit input
12 Number specification input 24 11
System recording log input Photocoupler
Counter increase input/startup
14 Number specification input 25 13
input
Counter decrease input/shutdown
16 Number specification input 26 15 • Terminals 33 and 35 are short-circuited before shipping,
input
which makes the product support NPN open-collector
Number specification input 27 NOTICE output.
18 17 0V
Head detection input 1 • The COM for output is used commonly by all output
circuits.
Number specification input 28
20 19 Counter/group reset input
Head detection input 2
Program number switching input/ Switching the NPN/PNP transistor
22 21 0V
print history save input
24 Printing stop input 23 Error output I/O supports both NPN and PNP.
Before shipping, shorting bars are attached so that the product supports
26 Error clearing input 25 Caution output
NPN. To change this to PNP, change the position of the shorting bars as
28 Printing ready output 27 0V shown below.
30 Busy (printing) output 29 COM for input
NPN support PNP support
32 Printing complete output 31 +24V (service power supply)

34 Program switch ready output 33 COM for output 29: a (COM for input) 27: 0V
Shorting bar Shorting bar
31: +24V 29: a (COM for input)
Counter complete output/
36 35 0V
image capture trigger output 33: b (COM for output) 31: +24V
Shorting bar Shorting bar
35: 0V 33: b (COM for output)
• Connecting an external power supply to the service power MK-side terminal block MK-side terminal block
supply will lead to malfunctions.
• The +24V (service power supply) terminal is shared
NOTICE internally.
• The 0V terminal is shared internally. • I/O supports NPN and PNP, but you cannot mix the use of
• To use the service power supply to supply power to an NPN and PNP. When the input is set to NPN, set the
external device, use terminal numbers 1 and 2. NOTICE output to NPN to match.
• When you are using an external power supply (such as
when connected to a PLC), remove the shorting bars.

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 I/O terminal explanations [Head detection input] is selected in the [Menu] > [General] >
[Terminal Settings].
There are three ways to start the smart function with the MK
 List of input signals Dock (for embedding into printer : MK-D1B).
• Starting the smart startup by I/O input
Apply input signals with a pulse width of 1 ms or more (excluding encoder,
With the “Head detection input 1” and “Head detection input 2”
startup, and shutdown input). Be sure to connect external devices that have
ON, turn ON the startup input of No. 13 to start the startup of
open-collector output.
the smart functions.
Terminal * If the startup input of No. 13 is turned ON with only either
Terminal name Function details of the head detection inputs ON, the usual startup opera-
no.
tion starts instead of the smart functions.
Receives the input of the timing signal from a sensor or
Printing start signal * When either of the head detection inputs is turned OFF,
3 similar device to start printing. This input is only accepted
input the operation will stop. Design the operation so that the
when the printing ready output is ON.
smart operation will stop if the print head unintentionally
5 Encoder input B Use these terminals when you will use an encoder to track
line speed or speed of the head as it moves. Encoder moves during the startup of the smart functions.
pulses can be counted both at the rising edge and falling * Turn ON the startup input 10 ms or more after turning ON
edge of the signal. 18 Head detection input 1 the head detection input.
Ensure 20 pulses/mm or more in combination of encoder • When starting the smart functions by a communication
7 Encoder input A input A and B. command
(For the MK-G1100, ensure 30 pulses/mm or more.) With “Head detection input 1” and “Head detection input 2”
Both inputs support the input frequency up to 200 kHz (Up ON, the smart operation starts when the smart function start
to 100 kHz when counting only at the rising edge).
command is received.
Turn this terminal ON to reverse the printing direction. This (For details of communication commands, see "MK-G1000
input is only accepted when the program switch ready Series Communication Interface User's Manual" .)
Head direction
9 output is ON. Also, when this input is ON, the trigger delay
switching input * When either of the head detection inputs is turned OFF,
is set to the value of the trigger delay during switching
input. the operation will stop. Design the operation so that the
smart operation will stop if the print head unintentionally
Set which function to enable on the terminal block by
moves during the opereation of the smart functions.
pressing [Menu] > [General] > [Terminal Settings] on the
touch screen. * Send the command for starting the smart functions 10 ms
•When [Trigger inhibit] is enabled, printing start signal input or more after turning ON the head detection input.
is disabled while this terminal is short-circuited. • When starting with the smart functions startup button
Trigger inhibit input/
When this terminal turns ON during printing, printing start on the touch panel
11 System recording
signal input is disabled after all current data is printed. With “Head detection input 1” and “Head detection input 2”
log input
•When [System Recording] is enabled and [Menu] > [General] ON, press the smart functions startup button on the touch
> [System Recording] is set to [Event Recording], turning this
panel to start the operation.
terminal ON starts the System Recording. The drive recorder
will record from before and until after the input set time. The 20 Head detection input 2 * When either of the head detection inputs is turned OFF,
set time can be set on the console. the operation will stop. Design the operation so that the
smart operation will stop if the print head unintentionally

7
Set which function to enable on the terminal block by
pressing [Menu] > [General] > [Terminal Settings] on the moves during the startup of the smart functions.
touch screen. When this terminal is short-circuited, the current program is
• When [Count Up/Down] is enabled, when this terminal is switched to the program number selected with terminals 4
Counter increase short-circuited, the current programs for the counter to 20. This input is accepted when the program switch
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13
input/startup input numbers selected with terminals 4 to 20 are increased. ready output is ON.
This input is accepted when the program switch ready Program number
If this terminal is turned ON when terminals 4 to 20 are all
output is ON. switching input/
22 OFF, the current print history information is saved. When
• When [Startup/Shutdown] is enabled, the product starts. print history save
the [Head detection input] is selected in the [Menu] >
Leave this terminal ON for 400 ms or more. input
[General] > [Terminal Settings], if this terminal is turned ON
Set which function to enable on the terminal block by while terminal No. 4 to 16 are all off, the print history will be
pressing [Menu] > [General] > [Terminal Settings] on the saved. You can retrieve the saved print history by using a
touch screen. USB flash drive.
• When [Count Up/Down] is enabled, when this terminal is Forcibly turns OFF the charge voltage and stops printing.
short-circuited, the current programs for the counter You can change the [Print Stop] error level on the [Level
Counter decrease
15 numbers selected with terminals 4 to 20 are decreased. Change] tab accessed by pressing [Error Display Settings]
input/shutdown input
This input is accepted when the program switch ready from the [Common Settings] screen. If you have selected
output is ON. 24 Printing stop input [Error], the error output turns ON, and printing is stopped. If
• When [Startup/Shutdown] is enabled, the product shuts you have selected [Caution] or [None], printing is stopped
down. only while the printing stop input is ON. When the printing
Leave this terminal ON for 400 ms or more. stop input turns OFF, printing starts again from the point
When this terminal turns ON, the current programs for the where it was stopped.
counter numbers selected with terminals 4 to 20 are reset 26 Error clearing input The error is cleared when this is turned ON.
Counter/group reset to their initial values. If this terminal turns ON when no
19
input counter has been selected with terminals 4 to 20, group
printing is reset. This input is accepted when the program
switch ready output is ON.
Use these terminals to select the program numbers when
switching the setting numbers and to select the counter
numbers when resetting the current values or increasing/
decreasing the values.
Select numbers by expressing them in binary where 1
represents ON (short-circuited) and 0 represents OFF
(open).
Program numbers from 001 to 500 are available. Select a
counter number from 1 to 9 for counters of the program
4 numbers. For common counters (A to J) that can be used
6 4 - 16: Number input for all program numbers, select from 10 to 19. Terminals 14
8 to 20 are not used to select counter numbers.
10 18: Number input/ (Example)
12 Head detection input 1 If you want to switch to program number 25, enter 25 in
14 binary as 11001, which is shown below.
16 20: Number input/ Terminal no. Setting no. Input
18 Head detection input 2
4 .................... 1 ....................ON
20
6 .................... 0 ...................OFF
8 .................... 0 ...................OFF
10 ................... 1 ....................ON
12 ................... 1 ....................ON
14 ................... 0 ...................OFF
16 ................... 0 ...................OFF
18 ................... 0 ...................OFF
20 ................... 0 ...................OFF

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 List of output signals Timing diagrams
Terminal
Terminal name Function details This section describes the timing diagram for each I/O signal.
no.
+24V  Program number switching input
1 (service power The maximum supply current is 0.3 A.
supply) (1)
Turns ON when an error that prevents the product from 4 to 20 ON
printing occurs.
Normally Open (NO) / normally Closed (NC) can be Number input OFF
23 Error output switched. The default setting is NO. Even if the [Normally
22 ON
Closed] is select, it will be in the [Normally Open] after
Program number
startup. For details, refer to the timing diagrams. For details OFF
switching input
of switching, see "MK-G1000 Series User's Manual". (2) (3)
Turns ON when a caution-level error occurs. Printing can 28 ON
be executed. Printing ready
OFF
Normally Open (NO) / normally Closed (NC) can be output
25 Caution output switched. The default setting is NO. Even if the [Normally 34 ON
Closed] is select, it will be in the [Normally Open] after Program switch OFF
startup. For details, refer to the timing diagrams. For details ready output
of switching, see "MK-G1000 Series User's Manual".
(1): 1 ms or more
Turns on when the product is ready for printing (when it is (2): 5 ms or less
ready to accept the printing start signal input). (3): Varies depending on the setting
Normally Open (NO) / normally Closed (NC) can be
• Even if the program number currently in operation has been selected, if the
switched. The default setting is NO. Even if the [Normally
28 Printing ready output Closed] is select, it will be in the [Normally Open] after
program number switching input is turned ON, the ready signal will be
startup. For details, refer to the timing diagrams. For details turned OFF.
of switching, see "MK-G1000 Series User's Manual".
* When the print head is installed in the MK dock, printing  Single-time printing (when there is a long interval
will not be performed while Ready is ON. between workpieces)
Busy (printing) Turns ON from the start to the end of printing (excluding
30 (1)
output during trigger delay).
Turns ON for 1 to 1,000 ms (initial value: 100 ms) 3 ON
Printing start
immediately after printing has completed. OFF
Printing complete signal input
32 However, if the busy (printing) output for the subsequent
output ON
print operation turns ON while this output is ON, it will turn 28
OFF. Printing ready
OFF
output
Program switch Turns ON only when you are able to switch the program (2) (2)
34
ready output number, reset the counter, and switch the printing direction. 34 ON
Set which function to enable on the terminal block by Program switch
pressing [Menu] > [General] > [Terminal Settings] on the
touch screen.
• When [Counter Complete] is enabled, the output turns
ready output OFF
30
Busy (printing)
ON
OFF
Trigger delay (3)
7
ON for 1 to 1,000 ms (initial value: 100 ms) after printing output
(4)

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Counter complete is completed and the counter reaches its final value. 32 ON
36 output/image capture Note that the output is not turned OFF until the set time Printing complete
trigger output has elapsed even if the next printing job is triggered output OFF
while this output is ON.
• When [IV2 Trigger] is enabled, after the busy (printing) (1): 0 ms or more
output is turned ON and the set period elapses, an (2): 1 ms or less
image capture signal for the CV-X/IV is turned ON for 1 (3): Varies depending on the setting
to 1,000 ms (initial value: 5 ms).
(4): The initial value is 100 ms (this can be set to a value from 1 to 1,000 ms).
• The printing start signal input can be accepted when the printing ready
output is ON.
• The tracking function enables the printer to store up to five printing start
signals.
When five printing start signals are stored, the printing ready output turns
OFF.
• Printing complete output turns on for 100 ms (this can be set to a value
from 1 to 1,000 ms) when the message interval is sufficient, but if the next
printing job is triggered while this signal is being output, the output is
turned off immediately.
 Single-time printing (when there is a short interval
between workpieces)
(1)
3 ON
Printing start
OFF
signal input
(2) (2)
28 ON
Printing ready
output OFF
(2)
34 ON
Program switch
OFF
ready output (3)
Trigger delay
30 ON
Busy (printing)
OFF
output (4)
32 ON
Printing complete
output OFF

(1): 0 ms or more
(2): 1 ms or less
(3): Varies depending on the setting
(4): The initial value is 100 ms (this can be set to a value from 1 to 1,000 ms).
• The printing start signal input can be accepted when the printing ready
output is ON.
• If the tracking function is enabled, up to five printing start signals are
stored. When five printing start signals are stored, the printing ready output
turns OFF.

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  Continuous printing: Printing while the trigger is ON  Trigger inhibit input
(1) 11 ON
Trigger inhibit
OFF
3 ON input (1) (2)
Printing start ON
OFF 28
signal input (2) Printing ready
OFF
28 ON output
Printing ready
output OFF 34 ON
(2) Program switch
OFF
34 ON ready output
Program switch
OFF Printing start
ready output
Trigger delay (3) Message interval disabling input Enabled Disabled Enabled
30 ON
Busy (printing)
OFF
output
(2) (4) (1): 1 ms or less
32 ON (2): 5 ms or less
Printing complete
output OFF • If the trigger inhibit input is turned ON during the trigger delay, printing is
canceled.
(1): 0 ms or more • Even when the trigger inhibit input is turned ON during printing, printing
(2): 1 ms or less does not stop.
(3): Varies depending on the setting
(4): The initial value is 100 ms (this can be set to a value from 1 to 1,000 ms).  Head direction switching input
• The trigger delay time is the time from the printing start signal input turning
ON to the start of the first printing operation. The subsequent printing 9 ON
operations are determined by the message interval setting. Head direction
OFF
switching input
• Even when the printing start signal input is turned OFF during printing,
3 ON
printing does not stop partway.
Printing start OFF
• When the printing start signal input is turned OFF during the message signal input
(1) (2)
interval, the next printing operation does not start but the printing ready 28 ON
output is turned ON within 1 ms. Printing ready
OFF
output
(2) (2)
34 ON
 Continuous printing: Printing "N" times Program switch
ready output OFF

7
(3) (2) (4) (2)
(1) 30 ON
3 ON Busy (printing)
OFF
Printing start output
OFF (5)
signal input
32 ON
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28 ON Printing complete
output OFF
Printing ready
output OFF
(2) (2)
34 ON (1): Varies depending on the setting
Program switch
ready output
OFF (2): 1 ms or less
Trigger delay Message interval (3): Varies depending on the trigger delay (during switching input)
30 ON
Busy (printing) (4): Varies depending on the trigger delay
OFF
output (5): The initial value is 100 ms (this can be set to a value from 1 to 1,000 ms).
(2) (3)
32 ON • The head direction switching input can be accepted when the setting
Printing complete
output OFF switch ready output is ON.
• When the head direction switching input terminal turns ON, the [Head Dir]
(1): 0 ms or more setting on the [Line] tab is switched.
(2): 1 ms or less
(3): The initial value is 100 ms (this can be set to a value from 1 to 1,000 ms).  Printing stop input (when the error level is set to
• The trigger delay time is the time from the printing start signal input turning
[Error])
ON to the start of the first printing operation. The subsequent printing
operations are determined by the message interval setting. 3 ON
Printing start OFF
signal input (3) 3,000 ms or less
 Continuous printing: Loop printing 28 ON
Printing ready OFF
(1) output (1)
3 ON 34 ON
Printing start Program switch
OFF OFF
signal input (2) ready output
(1) Printing will stop.
(2)
28 ON 30 ON
Printing ready Busy (printing) OFF
output OFF
output
(2)
34 ON 24 ON
Program switch Printing stop
OFF OFF
ready output Print Print Print input (4) (5)
Trigger delay operation 1 operation 2 operation 3
30 ON 23 ON
Busy (printing) Caution output OFF
OFF
output
(3)
32 ON
Printing complete (1): 1 ms or less
output OFF
(2): Varies depending on the trigger delay
(3): 15 ms or less
(1): 0 ms or more
(4): 10 ms or less
(2): 1 ms or less
(5): 5 ms or less
(3): The initial value is 100 ms (this can be set to a value from 1 to 1,000 ms).
• Error output turns ON within 5 ms of the printing stop input turning ON.
• The trigger delay time is the time from the printing start signal input turning
• When the printing stop input is turned ON during printing, printing is
ON to the start of the first printing operation.
stopped within 1 ms.
• Even when the printing start signal input is turned OFF during printing,
• After the printing stop input is turned OFF, it takes up to 3,000 ms for the
printing does not stop partway.
printing start signal input to be enabled.
• When the printing start signal input is turned OFF during the message
interval, the next printing operation does not start.
• If you want to stop printing at an arbitrary position, use the printing stop
input.

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 Printing stop input (when the error level is set to  Image capture trigger output (print setting: one time)
[Caution] or [None])
3 ON
Printing start OFF
3 ON signal input
Printing start Trigger delay
OFF 30 ON
signal input (1) Busy (printing) OFF
34 ON output
Program switch OFF Image capture (1)
ready output 36 ON trigger delay
(2) Image capture
30 ON OFF
trigger output
Busy (printing)
OFF
output
(1): The initial value is 5 ms (this can be set to a value from 1 to 1,000 ms).
24 ON
• The image capture trigger output is turned ON for each printing operation.
Printing stop OFF Printing will stop
input (3) (4)
• If the image capture trigger output is generated continuously, the ON time
23 ON will be extended.
Caution output OFF
 Image capture trigger output (print setting: N times)
(1): 1 ms or less 3 ON
(2): Varies depending on the trigger delay Printing start
OFF
(3): 10 ms or less signal input Trigger delay Message
interval
30 ON
(4): 5 ms or less
Busy (printing)
• Caution output turns ON within 5 ms of the printing stop input turning ON. OFF
output
(1)
• When the printing stop input is turned ON during printing, printing is 36
Image capture
ON trigger delay
stopped within 1 ms. Image capture
trigger output OFF
• After the printing stop input is turned OFF, it takes up to 5 ms for the
printing start signal input to be enabled. (1): The initial value is 5 ms (this can be set to a value from 1 to 1,000 ms).
• If the printing stop input error level is [None], caution output will not be • The image capture trigger output is turned ON for each printing operation.
generated. • If the image capture trigger output is generated continuously, the ON time
• When the printing stop input turns OFF, printing is enabled within 1 ms. will be extended.
However, because printing is controlled one row at a time, it will take longer • Even if printing is stopped partway, the image capture trigger will be generated.
until the ink is actually ejected.
 Drive recorder recording input
 Counter reset, increase, or decrease input
(1) 11
ON
(1)
Recording event
(2) 7
4 to 12 ON Drive recorder

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recording input OFF (4)
Counter number OFF (3)
input
ON
13/15/19 ON Recording
OFF
Counter increase, OFF
decrease, or reset input (2) (3)
(1): Time set in [Recording Time (Before Event)]
28 ON
Printing ready (this can be selectable from 1 to 10 s)
output OFF
(2): Time set in [Recording Time (After Event)]
34 ON (this can be selectable from 1 to 10 s)
Program switch
ready output OFF (3): There is a maximum delay of 1 second from the time the drive recorder
recording input is turned ON to the recording event.
(1): 1 ms or more (4): If the drive recorder recording input is turned ON during recording,
(2): 5 ms or less recording will not be performed. Also, it takes about 2 minutes to process
(3): Varies depending on the setting the recording (The time will be changed by the usage status such as the
use of the linkage function.) Even if the system recorder recording input
is turned ON during that time, it will not be recorded.
 Counter complete output
 Normally Open, Normally Closed
3 ON
Printing start
OFF
When the "Error output"/"Caution output" is set to [Normally closed] and
signal input
Trigger delay "Printing ready output" is set to [Normally Open].
30 ON (1)
Busy (printing) Fault Error
OFF
output Printable error clearing
(2) occurred input
32 ON ON
Printing complete Power
output OFF supply OFF
(3)
(1)
36 ON 23
CLOSE
Counter complete Error output
output OFF (NC) OPEN
25 CLOSE
Caution output
(1): Varies depending on the trigger delay (NC) OPEN
(2): 1 ms or less 28 CLOSE
(3): The initial value is 1,000 ms (this can be set to a value from 1 to 1,000 Printing ready output
(NO) OPEN
ms).
• If you used the counter increase input terminal, counter complete output (1): Approximately 5 seconds
will not be generated. Even if the [Normally Closed] is select, it will be in the [Normally Open]
• If the counter complete output is generated continuously, the ON time will after startup.
be extended. Approximately 5 seconds after starting up, it will switch from [Normally
Open] to [Normally Closed].

7-2 External Communication

This product supports the following types of external communication.
• RS-232C connections
• Ethernet connections (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T)
For an explanation on how to connect to external devices, see the "MK-
G1000 Series External Communication Manual."

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 MK-G1000/SA/MF/SF/PY/PW, MK-G1100
8 Consumable and Maintenance Parts
Part name (model) Part description

Replacement filter for the MK-G1000/MF,

8-1 Inks and Solvents for Different Models MK-G1100
 Air filter
Removes dirt and dust from the air used to
cool the inside of the controller.
MK-G1000/SA/MF/SF/PY/PW, MK-G1100 MK-G1000/MF, MK-G1100
 Filter A
filter set OP-88471
Removes impurities from the ink that flows
from the main tank to the print head.
Number  Filter B
Ink or Volume Product (set)
Type of Expiration date Removes impurities from the circulated ink and
solvent model (cc) model
bottles solvent to prevent nozzle clogging.
800 MK-K01 1 Replacement filter for the MK-G1000PY
MK-10 (BLACK
Standard 800 MK-K02 2  Air filter
INK)
450 MK-K02H 2 Removes dirt and dust from the air used to
cool the inside of the controller.
MK-13 800 MK-K31 1
MK-G1000PY  Filter A
(ADHESIVE SA 800 MK-K32 2 filter set OP-88472 Removes impurities from the ink that flows
BLACK INK ) 450 MK-K32H 2 from the main tank to the print head.
12 months after
MK-14 insertion  Filter B
800 MK-K41 1
(MEK FREE MF Removes impurities from the circulated ink and
BLACK INK) 800 MK-K42 2 solvent to prevent nozzle clogging.

MK-15 Replacement filter for the MK-G1000SA/SF

800 MK-K51 1  Air filter
(ADHESIVE
SF Removes dirt and dust from the air used to
MEK FREE
800 MK-K52 2 cool the inside of the controller.
BLACK INK) MK-G1000SA/SF  Filter A
12 months after filter set OP-88473 Removes impurities from the ink that flows
insertion from the main tank to the print head.
 Filter B
PY 450 MK-KY2H 2 * Inserting a car- Removes impurities from the circulated ink and
MK-30 tridge when solvent to prevent nozzle clogging.
(YELLOW INK) there is not
Replacement filter for the MK-G1000PW
much ink left in
 Air filter
the main tank
Removes dirt and dust from the air used to
will suck all of
cool the inside of the controller.
the ink in the
MK-G1000PW  Filter A
cartridge at
filter set OP-88474 Removes impurities from the ink that flows
MK-33 once. Use the
PW 450 MK-KW1H 1 from the main tank to the print head.
(WHITE INK) cartridge

8
 Filter B (three included)
before the
Removes impurities from the circulated ink and
expiration date
solvent to prevent nozzle clogging.
written on the
label. MK-G1000/SF
Consumable and Maintenance Parts

Replacement nozzle for the MK-G1000/SF

MK-20 800 MK-S02 2 nozzle set A
Standard/ Nozzle, O-ring, and nozzle lock spring
(SOLVENT/ OP-87836
SA/PY/ 800 MK-S04 4
CLEANING MK-G1000SA/PY/PW Replacement nozzle for the MK-G1000SA/PY/
PW 1000 MK-S02C* 2
FLUID) nozzle set B PW
MK-21 800 MK-S12 2 OP-87837 Nozzle, O-ring, and nozzle lock spring
(MEK FREE MK-G1000MF
SOLVENT/ MF 800 MK-S14 4 12 months after Replacement nozzle for the MK-G1000MF
nozzle set C
CLEANING insertion Nozzle, O-ring, and nozzle lock spring
FLUID) 1000 MK-S12C* 2 OP-87838

MK-22 MK-G1100
800 MK-S22 2 Replacement nozzle for the MK-G1100
(ADHESIVE nozzle set D
Nozzle, O-ring, and nozzle lock spring
MEK FREE 800 MK-S24 4 OP-87839
SF
SOLVENT/
CLEANING Pump Replacement pump for use with the
1000 MK-S22C* 2 MK-PU2(G) MK-G1000/SA/MF/SF, MK-G1100
FLUID)

* Cleaning solution (bottle type) Pump Replacement pump for use with the
MK-PU2A(G) MK-G1000PY/PW

Replace with a new cartridge when the ink or solvent has reached its Ink path unit Replacement ink path unit for use with the
expiration date (described on the label). Otherwise, the ink/solvent cartridge MK-MU1(G) MK-G1000/SA/MF/SF, MK-G1100
expiration error occurs and the ink supply stops. Ink path unit Replacement ink path unit for use with the
Also, after the ink and solvent have expired, we recommend to drain all the MK-MU3(G) MK-G1000PY/PW
ink and solvent in the controller. The fuse is inserted into the top of the power
* Using the old ink without replacement may reduce the printing quality. inlet. If the fuse blows, replace it with a fuse
Fuse that meets the ratings below.
(commercially available) Ratings: 250 VAC, 10 A time-lag fuse
Recommended product example: Littelfuse
0218010.P
8-2 Maintenance Parts
This is a list of replacement parts for use when errors occur after the
replacement period elapses or when the MK-G1000 Series malfunctions.
Be sure to use replacement parts designated by KEYENCE.
Failing to do so may lead to breakdowns or malfunctions. The warranty does
not cover malfunctions that result from the use of parts other than those
designated.

Filters remove impurities in the ink and solvent. Extended filter use may
cause filter clogging, which may lead to the nozzle clogging or loads being
applied to the pumps.

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 9 Dimensions

Print head

 With a snap-on attachment (option) installed

ij
cable length : 4m ij
Cable length :
4m

Snap-on
attachment
(option)

100
56

(262)
(262)

7.8 30.6

115
34 41 44.1 (68) (34)
44 62 (56.1)
27
27 16.8 17.5
16.8 17.5
Guide LED (MK-G1000/SA/MF/SF/PY/PW)
18.2

(45)

18.2
(39)

14

44
Guide LED (Unit: mm)
(MK-G1000/SA/MF/SF/PY/PW) (Unit: mm)

 With a snap-on attachment (option) and jacket  Snap-on attachment (OP-35373) 9

installed

Dimensions
44 (12)
12

ij
Cable length :
4m
*1 Slot a

Snap-on *2 Slot b
attachment
100
38
69

(option)
2-M6
100

*1 Slot a
12


Spot facing Spot facing

depth: 4 depth: 4
(119)
115

13

20

4.6 4.6
8
8
*1 Slot a *2 Slot b
 (71) (34) (Unit: mm)

(35)
Guide LED
(MK-G1000/SA/MF/SF/PY/PW)
(45)

44 (Unit: mm)
14

- MK-G1000 Series Specifications Document - 25

  L-shape installation  L-shape installation
With a snap-on attachment (option) and jacket installed

70.4
(78.2)
235

215

244

219
34
(Unit: mm) (59.4)
44
(Unit: mm)
(63.8)

Print head and print position

Model H L h
15
17
MK-G1000/SA/MF/SF/PY/PW 20 1 to 12
35 20
MK-G1100 10 17 0.6 to 7

H: Head distance (Unit: mm)

L: Distance to the lower-most
printing point Important The values are representative values. If precise printing
h: Character height positions are required, install the print head with a head
position adjustment mechanism.

9 Character

H
Printing surface
Dimensions

h
L
Lower-most printing point

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Controller

370
74  30 185

69





170
409 Indicator mounting hole
430 35 345 34.5 3-M5 Depth:7max.
376


35
300
480

391

415

400
366



155
43 138 Exhaust
19

ij outlet (PT) 1/4

Air-purge connecting
ij
intake (PT) 1/8 396



9
135
°

Dimensions


(Unit: mm)

 With QD unit installed

409
345 86 376
74 282
300
415

262
225
155
138

43 Exhaust
Air-purge connecting outlet (PT) 1/4
intake (PT) 1/8 396 (Unit: mm)

- MK-G1000 Series Specifications Document - 27

 Console (MK-P5)

296
224 32
(Effective display area) 156.4 4 × M4
Depth: 5.5 max.

(Effective display area)

54.5
126.5
188

64.8
Cable length:
4m 128.5

 Jacket installed
(308)
302
(44)
224 38 156.4 4 × M4
(Effective display area)
Depth: 5.5 max.
(Effective display area)

54.5
(200)
194
127

64.8
9
Cable length: 128.5
4m
Dimensions

MK Dock (MK-D1A)

205.5

112 82.7
477

ij

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MK Dock (MK-D1B)

 Mounting the metal plate for the side

221.2 27.3
146 82.7 19.3 23.3
A

77.6

64.9
477
2×M3
*Use screws with a length of 6mm or less

Detail A

ij93.6

 Mounting the metal plate for the front

221.2 27.3
146 82.7 19.3 23.3

9
64.9
77.6

Dimensions
477

2×M3
*Use screws with a length of 6mm or less

Detail A

ij93.6

Operation Assist Camera (MK-C1)

30.5 42 1.7
29.5
83
157

36

2-M3 Depth:
3.6 max.

- MK-G1000 Series Specifications Document - 29

  Camera holder

24 48.9

95
156.9

ij

48
11.5

1/4-20UNC
Depth: 5.8 max.

 Camera stand for checking axis position

35.5 51

9
129.3
Dimensions

Backup Module (MK-B1W)

33.4 233.4
92

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 Input terminal connection (PNP method)
Appendix  Connection using the internal power supply of MK-G

PLC MK-G1000 Series

Connection Examples for the MK-G1000 Series and PLC
Output Input

Input terminal connection (NPN method) COM for output 1 : +24V

27 : 0V
 Connection using the internal power supply of MK-G
29 : COM for input
PLC MK-G1000 Series
31 : +24V
Output Input
33 : COM for output
COM for output 0V

29 : COM for input • The 0V is shared internally.

31 : +24V
 Connection using external power supply
33 : COM for output
PLC MK-G1000 Series
35 : 0V
Output Input

• The 0V is shared internally. COM for output 0V

 Connection using external power supply External power supply

3RZHUVXSSO\௅
PLC MK-G1000 Series
Power supply + 29 : COM for input
Output Input
31 : +24V
COM for output 0V

• Remove the shorting bars of 29-31 and 33-35 that were short-circuited
External power supply when shipped.
3RZHUVXSSO\௅
Power supply + 29 : COM for input Output terminal connection (PNP method)
31 : +24V
PLC MK-G1000 Series

• Remove the shorting bars of 29-31 and 33-35 that were short-circuited Input Output
when shipped. COM for input

External power supply

A
Output terminal connection (NPN method)
3RZHUVXSSO\௅

PLC MK-G1000 Series Power supply + 33 : COM for output

Input Output
COM for input
• Remove the shorting bars of 29-31 and 33-35 that were short-circuited
when shipped.
External power supply
3RZHUVXSSO\௅ 33 : COM for output
Power supply +

• Remove the shorting bars of 29-31 and 33-35 that were short-circuited
when shipped.

- MK-G1000 Series Specifications Document - 31

 4line
Print Example

MK-G1000

5dot

Logotype

7dot

Barcode

9dot

MK-G1100
10dot 5dot

7dot

12dot

10dot

16dot

14dot

A 24dot

16dot

32dot

24dot

Barcode

32dot

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Revision History
Date of printing Version Revision contents
February 2020 First edition
Revised
March 2020 MK-G1000PY/PW, MK-G1100 added
1st edition
Revised
October 2020 Ver 2.3 is supported
2nd edition
2nd revision
September 2021
1st edition
2nd revision
October 2022 Ver 2.6 IV3 is supported
2nd edition
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