Instruction manual

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Safety

Printing and interface overview

Start / Stop the printer

Selecting and viewing a message

Printing a message

Editing a message

Checking and replacing consumables

Servicing the print head

Faults and alarms

Safety

DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE CE
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

N
___________________________________________________________________________________

MARKEM-IMAJE INDUSTRIES MARKEM-IMAJE INDUSTRIES

9 Rue Gaspard Monge, BP 110 9 Rue Gaspard Monge, BP 110
26501 Bourg Les Valence Cedex, France 26501 Bourg Les Valence Cedex, France
certifie que l’équipement ensures that the ink jet marking
de marquage et codage jet d’encre,
désigné ci-dessous :

est conforme aux directives européennes

applicables aux équipements de marquage et
codage par jet d’encre, soit :
ME Serial nb. :

Nº de serie:
and coding equipment
referenced below:

is in accordance with European directives

applicable to ink jet marking and coding
equipments that is to say:

• à la directive machines 2006/42/CE • with the machinery directive 2006/42/EC

et aux normes européennes qui en and with the relevant European standards,
constituent la réponse technique, 2006. ISO13849-1, 2008.
ISO13849-1, 2008. EN12100 : 2010 EN12100 : 2010
CI
• à la directive compatibilité
électromagnétique 2004/108/CE et aux normes • with the electromagnetic compatibility
européennes qui en constituent la réponse directive 2004/108/EC and with the relevant
technique, European standards,
EN61000-6-2, 2005. EN 61000-6-4, 2007 EN61000-6-2, 2005. EN 61000-6-4, 2007

• à la directive basse tension 2006/95/CE et

aux normes européennes qui en constituent la • with the low voltage directive 2006/95/EC
réponse technique. and with the relevant European standards.
EN60950-1: 2006 + A11:2009 +A1 :2010 EN60950-1: 2006 + A11:2009 +A1:2010
E

+ A12 :2011 +A12:2011

A
En conséquence, le matériel ci-dessus cité, peut The above referenced equipment bears the CE
p porter le marquage CE. marking.

Bourg-les-Valence, le 3 décembre 2013 Bourg-les-Valence, december, 3rd, 2013

SP

La personne autorisée à rédiger cette déclaration et à constituer le dossier technique correspondant résidant dans la communauté.
The authorized person to write this declaration and to compile the relevant technical file residing in the Community.

Dominique CHANUT
Responsable Normalisation/homologation Markem-Imaje Industries
Regulatory Compliance Manager Markem-Imaje Industries
___________________________________________________________________________________
Markem Imaje Industries 9, rue Gaspard Monge - BP 110 - 26501 Bourg-lès-Valence Cedex France
Markem-Imaje SAS
Tél. : +33(0)4 75 759,
55rue
00 Gaspard Monge 75
- Fax : +33(0)4 – BP
82 110 – 26501
98 10 Bourg-lès-valence Cedex France
- www.markem-imaje.com
Tel. : +33 (0)4 75 75 55 00 – Fax : +33 (0)4 75 82 98 10 – www.markem-imaje.com

A44200-C 1/2

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 Safety

Before using this printer, please read and fully comply with these
instructions, the material safety data sheet (MSDS) for consumables
used, and safety labels affixed to the printer. Servicing must be
performed only by qualified people who are appropriately trained.

■ Liability
Markem-Imaje shall not be liable for any damage or injury resulting from any
failure to follow these safety instructions, as well as good manufacturing
practices and safety standards that are generally applicable in the
industry, when installing, using or servicing Markem-Imaje equipment.

Any user who modifies or repairs Markem-Imaje equipment, uses

consumables, spare parts or accessories other than those supplied by
Markem-Imaje, or fails to comply with Markem-Imaje specifications shall
have sole responsibility for the consequences thereof.

Markem-Imaje shall not be liable for any malfunction or damage caused

by any modification of the equipment or use of the equipment for any
purposes other than those for which it is designed. The user shall be
solely responsible to take any precautions required by any use to which
the user puts the Markem-Imaje equipment.

Markem-Imaje consumables (inks, cleaning products and other

consumables), spare parts and accessories are designed for use with
Markem-Imaje equipment.

Use of consumables, spare parts or accessories, that are not produced or

recommended by Markem-Imaje for use with the specific Markem-Imaje
equipment may harm the equipment and cause performance failures.

Because Markem-Imaje equipment is tested with Markem-Imaje

consumables and spare parts for conformity with certain regulations and
safety standards, use of non-Markem-Imaje consumables and spare parts

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also may be inconsistent with testing conditions and affect compliance
of the equipment with certain standards. The user shall bear all risks
associated with use of unsuitable consumables and spare parts.

This equipment is certified in accordance with the requirements for CE

marking.

■ Health / Hygiene / Environment

For certain consumables:
□ Wearing contact lenses when handling these consumables is strictly
prohibited.
□ Ink-resistant gloves and safety goggles are recommended during
cleaning operation.
Max. noise level < 70 dB A.
Operating temperature : +5°C to +40°C (+41°F to +104°F)
Humidity: 0 - 90% RH with no condensation. The use of certain inks
may limit the temperature and humidity ranges (see the ink specification
sheet).
The printer must not be used in explosive atmospheres.

■ Fire prevention
CAUTION: For continued protection against possible fire, use only the
ink/solvent mixtures specified by Markem-Imaje.

If your printer uses flammable ink or make-up:

□ Never leave containers containing ink, make-up or cleaning products, or
ink-soaked rags (even dry) near the printer.
□ Install a foam, CO2 or powder extinguisher immediately adjacent to the
printer (maximum 10 meters).
□ Never smoke near the printer. Affix a sign «NO SMOKING, FLAMMABLE
INK» near the printer.
□ Ensure that the printer is kept particularly clean, as dried ink deposits
remain highly flammable.
□ Drums of ink, make-up and cleaning solution must be closed and stored
in a ventilated room.

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 Safety

■ Handling
When a printer contains consumables, it may only be moved in a vertical
position, over a short distance (e.g. within a workshop). Completely drain
the printer before moving it in a position other than vertical, or if it is to be
transported for a longer distance (e.g. in a vehicle).

Printer weight: 18,5 Kg (40.8 lbs)

Due to the weight of the system, several people are required to handle it.

■■ Installation
Installation work must be performed without fail by a team of Markem-
Imaje technicians. Any person modifying the installation shall be wholly
liable for such modifications.

The print head must be secured firmly in place with fastening devices.
The printer must be installed in a ventilated location, away from any
source of heat, flames or sparks.

The printer installation on the production line must not generate any risks
for staff. The console must not be integrated on a moving system.
The operator’s work station faces the printer.

The printer must be connected to a single phase mains electricity network

with earth ground, using the cable supplied with the printer. The standard
plug on this cable must be easily accessible.

The electrical and pneumatic installations upline of the printer must

comply with applicable regulations. Printer electrical characteristics: see
manufacturer’s plate inside the door near the consumables.

When the printer or a part thereof is attached to a stand, the stand must
be connected to earth ground.

Earth ground all conducting parts not at a voltage reference and which are
related to or close to the printer (metal frames, protective guards, etc.).

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Safety
For information on fastening a Markem-Imaje accessory, refer to the
assembly instructions delivered with it.

Three types of installation are possible:

1 Tabletop 2 On base 3 Wall-mounted

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 Safety
• On base

3 x FHc M6-16

CHc M4-12

H M6 O6
Stabilizer weights (x 2)
mandatory. They can be
mounted above.

• Wall-mounted

5
CHc M6-75

6,2 mm
0.24 in
156 mm
8 mm 6.14 in
0.47 in

4 x Ø 14 mm
200 mm
4 x Ø 0.55 in
7.87 in

The fasteners (anchors + bolts) must withstand a weight of at least 35 kg.

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■ Use
The printer is designed for contact-free printing by projecting ink. Any
other use of the printer is prohibited, and any consequences shall be
under the entire responsibility of the user.

■ Servicing
We recommend that maintenance work be carried out only by staff who
have received technical training from Markem-Imaje and who have the
appropriate personal protective equipment (safety shoes, glasses, gloves,
etc.). Any maintenance work not described in this manual must be carried
out by Markem-Imaje technicians.

Disconnect the printer from the mains before any operations requiring
components to be removed or exchanged.
Use appropriate tools for any work on the electrical and hydraulic circuits.
After each maintenance operation, the waste recepticles used should be
emptied and cleaned. Do not leave rags soaked with consumables near
the printer.

This unit contains a non-replaceable internal lithium ion battery. The

battery may burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. To reduce
the risk of fire or burns, do not crush, puncture, or dispose of the battery
in fire or water.

■ Recycling
Disposal of used batteries and rechargeable batteries
(applicable in European Union countries and other European
countries with selective waste collection systems).

Disposal of used electrical and electronic equipment

(applicable in European Union countries and other European
countries with selective waste collection systems).

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 Safety
These symbols indicate that the electrical and electronic device, and
the batteries and rechargeable batteries therein, must not be disposed
of at the end of its life as ordinary municipal solid waste. By ensuring
that these items are disposed of appropriately, you play an active role in
avoiding the harmful consequences that incorrect disposal could have on
the environment and human health. The recycling of materials contributes
to the preservation of natural resources.

By entrusting your end-of-life electrical devices to a duly authorized

disposal company, you ensure that all the items therein will be handled
correctly.

In all other cases and in order to safely remove batteries, rechargeable

batteries and other materials, see the user manual or contact your
Markem-Imaje representative.

■ Waste consumables
The Consumable waste must be managed in compliance with local
regulations related to waste management and dangerous goods
transport.

Transport, transit, treatment of consumable waste must be operated by

entity owning appropriate waste management licences.
Consumable waste must be treated in compliance with local regulations
either by recycling solution (e.g distillation), incineration with energy
recovery, incineration or specific land filling.

■ FCC Rules
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

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.

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Safety
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 and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.

For Canada :
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only
operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain
approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential
radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should
be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is
not more than that necessary for successful communication.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this
device may not cause interference and this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.

■ Printer integration
If this equipment is integrated in a machine, please read the instruction
manual for the machine before working on the printer.

If the printer is incorporated in a machine or assembled with other machines

in a way that forms machinery covered by the Directive 2006/42/CE:
□ It may not operate independently
□ It must not be commissioned until the end machine in which it is
incorporated has been declared to comply with the relevant provisions of
the Machinery Directive and other European directives applicable to the
end machine.

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DECLARATION D’INCORPORATION
Déclaration d’incorporation selon la Directive Européenne Machine 2006/42/CE, annexe II B

DECLARATION OF INCORPORATION

EN
Declaration of incorporation in terms of the European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, annex II B
___________________________________________________________________________________
MARKEM-IMAJE INDUSTRIES MARKEM-IMAJE INDUSTRIES
9 Rue Gaspard Monge, BP 110 9 Rue Gaspard Monge, BP 110
26501 Bourg Les Valence Cedex, France 26501 Bourg Les Valence Cedex, France
certifie que l’équipement de marquage et ensures that the ink jet marking
codage jet d’encre, désigné ci-dessous : and coding equipment referenced below:

répond aux exigences générales de sécurité et de santé de la meets the general safety and health of the Machinery Directive
Directive Machines 2006/42/CE, Annexe1. 2006/42/EC, Annex 1.

Que cet équipement imprimante à jet d’encre répond de plus Ink jet printer equipment that responds more to the EC
aux directives CE applicables, soient : directives, that is to say:

• A la Directive Machines 2006/42/CE et aux Normes • with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and European

ISO13849-1 : 2008. EN12100 : 2010

IM
Européennes qui en constituent la réponse technique :

• A la Directive Compatibilité Electromagnétique 2004/108/CE

et aux Normes Européennes qui en constituent la réponse
technique :
Standards that constitute the technical answer:
ISO13849-1: 2008. EN12100 : 2010

• with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive

2004/108/EC and European Standards that constitute the
technical answer:
EN61000-6-2 : 2005. EN 61000-6-4 : 2007. EN61000-6-2: 2005. EN 61000-6-4: 2007.

• A la Directive Basse Tension 2006/95/CE et aux Normes • with the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and European
Européennes qui en constituent la réponse technique : Standards that constitute the technical answer: EN60950-1:
EN60950-1 : 2006 +A11: 2009. +A1 :2010 +A12 :2011 2006 + A11:2009 +A1 :2010 +A12:2011

La documentation technique pour cet équipement imprimante à The documentation for this Ink jet printer equipment has been
jet d’encre a été rédigée selon l’annexe VII, partie B. drafted in accordance with Annex VII, Part B.

Le fabricant s’engage à transmettre, à la suite d’une demande The manufacturer undertakes to forward, following a motivated
motivée des autorités nationales, les informations pertinentes request of national authorities, relevant information regarding
concernant cet équipement imprimante à jet d’encre. this Ink jet printer equipment.
EC

Cet équipement imprimante à jet d’encre est destiné à être The Ink jet printer equipment is intended to be incorporated into
incorporé dans une machine ou à être assemblé avec d'autres machinery or assembled with other machineries to create a
machines en vue de constituer une machine à laquelle s'applique machinery to which the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and
la directive 2006/42/CE et qu'il ne peut fonctionner de façon that cannot work independently.
indépendante.

Cet équipement imprimante à jet d’encre ne doit pas être mis en This Ink jet printer equipment may not be put into operation
service avant que la machine finale dans laquelle il doit être until conformity of the final machine into which it is to be
incorporé ait été déclaré conforme aux dispositions pertinentes incorporated has been declared in conformity with the relevant
de la Directive Machines et aux Directives Européennes provisions of the Machinery Directive and the European
applicables à la machine finale. Directives applicable to the final machine.

Bourg-lès-Valence, le 3 décembre 2013 Bourg-lès-Valence, December, 3rd, 2013

La personne autorisée à rédiger cette déclaration et à constituer le dossier technique correspondant résidant dans la communauté.
SP

The authorized person to write this declaration and to compile the relevant technical file residing in the Community.

Dominique CHANUT
Responsable Normalisation/homologation Markem-Imaje Industries
Regulatory Compliance Manager Markem-Imaje Industries

___________________________________________________________________________________

Markem Imaje Industries 9, rue Gaspard Monge - BP 110 - 26501 Bourg-lès-Valence Cedex France
Tél. : +33(0)4 75 75 55 00 - Fax : +33(0)4 75 82 98 10 - www.markem-imaje.com

A44200-A
A44200-C 2/2
2/2

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9
10

6 7 8 11
12

13
5 14
18

4 15
17
3
16
2
1

1 Housing 10 M12 connector: Encoder (blue)

2 M6’ 11 M12 connector: Alarm warning
light (yellow)
3 Additive cartridge 12 M12 connector: RS-232 outlet
4 Ink cartridge 13 Ombilical 2 meters (3 m in option)
5 Operator interface 14 Mains connector
6 Air filter cover 15 Print head
7 Manufacturer’s plate 16 Head pressurization kit
8 Consumables access door 17 Umbilical outlet
9 M12 connector output cell (Black) 18 Ethernet port (optional)

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 Interface overview

Operating keys Function keys

On / Off Select a message

Create a message
Run a print test

Edit the message being

View printer parameters View printed
and acknowledge faults and
alarms Parameters of message
being printed
Navigation keys
Counter status and
Confirm a selection, menu or initialization
operation
Additive cartridge level
Ink cartridge level
Go back one level or access
submenu Access maintenance
functions
Select a parameter
Access submenus or dialog
boxes Access production
Tab functions

1 Ink circuit status

2 Date, time or menu name 1 2 3 4

3 Message name
5
4 Message number
5 Submenus 6
6 Functions or commands
7 Print area 7
8 Description of function 8
or command
9 Navigation help 9 10
10 Uppercase (Caps Lock)

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Start the printer

OFF 12/03/13 20:13 TEST N : 007

2
Start Printer ?
NO YES

Selec t mes s age

 f or s elec tion and ENTER

5/7 12 / 0 3 / 13 2 0 : 15 T E ST N : 007

4 1/ 7
...
7/7
≈ 2’30’’

5 E SC

ON 12/03/13 20:15 T E ST N : 007

ON
The message «TEST» is ready to
be printed.

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 Stop the printer (≤ 3 days)

ON 0 6 / 0 1/ 0 0 18 : 2 2 T E ST N : 007

1 Pr i n t e r sh u t d o w n

1-3 Da y s 3 -2 1 Da y s

E SC

2/2 06/01/00 18:24 TEST N : 007

3 1/2
...
2/2
≈ 2’
OFF 06/01/00 18:24 TEST N : 007

OFF ESC

4 ESC

For daily use and/or in harsh environmental conditions (high

ambient temperature), flush the head regularly (see p. 24).

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Stop the printer (3-21 days)

ON 0 6 / 0 1/ 0 0 18 : 2 2 T E ST N : 007

1 Pr i n t e r sh u t d o w n

1-3 Da y s 3 -2 1 Da y s

E SC

2/2 06/01/00 18:24 TEST N : 007

3 1/ 2
...
2/2
≈ 2’
OFF 06/01/00 18:24 TEST N : 007

OFF ESC

4 Perform a head cleaning (see p. 24 «Regular cleaning»)

ESC

5 Perform the operation of head protection (see p. 25 «Head

protection»)

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 Selecting a message

■ Selecting a message to print

ON 0 2 / 0 3 / 15 15 :4 4 PAR I S N : 006

Se le ct me ssa g e
 fo r se le ct io n a n d E NT E R

ON 02/03/15 15:44 P AR I S N : 006

1 Mo d e : N u mb e r - N a me S e l e ct :
001 FT25
002 F R AN C E
003 T AXI
004 I MAJ E
005 W XY 1 3
006 P AR I S
007 TEST

 : Mo d e ,  : S e l e ct i o n
 ,  , sh i ft , sh i ft , h o me , sh i ft ho m e

ON 02/03/15 15: 44 PA RIS N : 006

2 M ode : Num ber-Nam e Select:

001 FT25
002 FRA NCE
003 TA X I
004 IMAJE
005 WX Y13
006 PA RI S
007 TEST

: M ode,  : Selecti on
 ,  , shi ft , shi ft , hom e, shi ft home

ON 02/03/15 15: 44 TEST N : 007

3

S elec t m es s age
 f or s elec t i on and EN TER

The message «TEST» is ready to be

printed.

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Viewing a message

■ Viewing the message being printed

ON 0 2 / 0 3 / 15 15 : 4 4 T E ST N : 007

Se le ct m e ssa g e
 fo r se le ct i o n a n d E NT E R

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 Printing a message
ON 02/03/15 15:44 TEST N : 007

S e l e c t me s s a g e
 f o r s e l e c t i o n a n d E N T E R

The message «TEST» is ready to be

printed.

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Editing a message

■ Editing the message being printed

ON 03/03/15 15:59 TEST N : 007

C u r r e n t m e ssa g e m o d i fi ca t i o n
 fo r se l e ct i o n a n d E N T E R

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 Consumables

■ Viewing levels
ON 03/02/15 16 : 0 2 PA RI S N : 006

Ink cartridge info.

 for selection and E NT E R

Additive / Ink
100% 75% 50% 25% Low Empty
level cartridge

ON 03/02/15 16:02 P ARIS N : 006

Ink: XXXX
or 100%

Add. Ink

0%

Ink car t r idge info.

 for select ion and EN TER

Cartridge level

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Consumables

■ Changing consumables

1 2 3 4

5 6 7

p. 9 « Waste consumables ».

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 Servicing the print head

■ Stop the jet

ON 03/02/15 16:07 PARIS N : 006

Operations on head
 for selection and ENTER

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Servicing the print head

■ Regular cleaning

1 2 3

4 5

6 7 8

() Operation required for certain inks (see the safety data sheet
for your ink), or if the printer is used in harsh environments (high
temperature, dusty surroundings).

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 Servicing the print head

■ Head protection

9 10 11 12

■ Starting up the jet after head maintenance

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Faults and alarms

Fault or alarm condition

View a fault or alarm

Acknowledge a fault or alarm

Alarm
N° or Description displayed Recommendation displayed
Fault
LOW INK level. Prep. new Wait EMPTY alarm before
50 A
cartridge replacing
LOW make-up. Prepare Wait EMPTY alarm before
51 A
new cartridge replacing
52 A EMPTY INK Cartridge Replace ink cartridge
EMPTY make-up
53 A Replace make-up cartridge
Cartridge
Clean and dry carefully head
81 F Drop detection
and cover (1)
Check presence of magnet in
84 F Head cover absent
cover (1)
High Voltage insulation Clean and dry head carefully
87 F
failure (1)
Head temperature out of Temperature range 0-45°C
90 A
range (32-113°F)
Internal cabinet T°
91 F Call Markem-Imaje service
> 60°C-140°F

(1) A (Alarm) : printing continues

F (Fault) : printing stops

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 Information

S/N : Serial number:

Additive ref.

Ink ref.

For Marking & Coding Equipment. Photographs and drawings are not binding in detail. This document was originally
written in French. The French text of this document shall alone be authentic and shall prevail in the event of a
dispute. Markem-Imaje reserves the right to modify the specifications of its products without prior notice. Any
reproduction, even partial, of this document is prohibited. Translation of the original manual: the original manual
(in French) is available on the DVD-ROM supplied with the printer.

© 2016 Markem-Imaje All Rights Reserved. English version

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