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jet.engine™ Startup Guide

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Contents

1.0 Introduction ..............................................................................................................4


1.1 inc.jet™ jet.engine™ Imager ......................................................................................4
1.2 Sensor ......................................................................................................................5
1.3 Encoder ....................................................................................................................5
2.0 Safety .......................................................................................................................5
3.0 Hardware and Electrical Setup ....................................................................................6
3.1 Mounting Hardware ...................................................................................................6
3.2 Wiring.......................................................................................................................7
3.3 Imager Connections...................................................................................................8
3.4 LED Definitions ..........................................................................................................10
4.0 Installing the Software ...............................................................................................11
4.1 The jet.engine™ GUI .................................................................................................11
4.2 Installing the jet.engine™ GUI....................................................................................11
4.3 Reinstalling or Updating jet.engine™ GUI ....................................................................14
5.0 Starting the jet.engine™ GUI......................................................................................15
6.0 Initial Setup...............................................................................................................17
6.1 Configuring PC Network Settings ................................................................................17
6.2 Setting the Imager IP Address....................................................................................18
6.3 Updating Firmware ....................................................................................................20
6.4 General System Settings ............................................................................................22
7.0 Software Setup..........................................................................................................23
7.1 Imager Setup ............................................................................................................23
7.2 Imager Settings.........................................................................................................24
7.3 Testing the Encoder Input..........................................................................................25
7.4 Testing the Print Sensor Input ....................................................................................26
8.0 Printing a Sample Job ................................................................................................29
8.1 Sample Job Setup ......................................................................................................29

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1.0 Introduction
1.1 inc.jet™ jet.engine™ Imager
The jet.engine™ Imager is a stationary software driven printing station that is capable of
printing at resolutions up to 600 dpi. It is designed to print downward on to a conveyed
product that is transported against the base of the Imager. The jet.engine’s™ use of Hewlett-
Packard™ print cartridges and ink reservoir systems allow easy, tool free removal and
replacement of inks. Automatic clean Imagers have software controlled pen cleaning and
capping functions, while manual clean Imagers allow the pens to be capped by hand without
removal from the transport device.

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1.2 Sensor

inc.jet™ supplies a quick-disconnect reflective sensor


(internal designation 4093051) for use with
jet.engine™ systems. The sensor detects the
presence of print media by emitting a beam of light
that reflects off the print media back into the sensor.
This reflection triggers a signal instructing the print
cartridges to fire. The sensor must be positioned
before the first Imager to relay information as the print
media reaches the jet.engine Imager.

1.3 Encoder

inc.jet™ supplies a dual channel, 300 dpi resolution


encoder (internal designation 4970297). The encoder
is designed to read transport speed directly by rotating
at the same surface speed as the feeding belt. In most
installations the encoder is mounted in direct contact
with the feeding belt and must be mounted
perpendicular to the belt.

2.0 Safety
• Securing system power is necessary whenever removal or replacement work is being
done. An interlock circuit is used to prevent the motorized capping station from
operating when a cover is opened. However, it is recommended that unit power be
disconnected to eliminate any risk of personal injury or system damage.
• “Ground” yourself prior to working on any electronic circuit boards by using a ground
strap or touching your skin to a grounded piece of equipment prior to handling board.
Following basic Electrostatic Dissipation (ESD) principles will prevent you from
damaging the electronics inside of the Imager.

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3.0 Hardware and Electrical Setup
3.1 Mounting Hardware
Before using the jet.engine™, the Imager, sensor and encoder must be mounted. The
following is an example of a typical installation:

The jet.engine™ Imager should be mounted close to the transport with the Ski Infeed
upstream. The sensor needs to be mounted upstream of the jet.engine, and the encoder
should be mounted on the same surface the paper rides on and as close to the Imager as
practical. If large media is to be fed, position the encoder so that it is out of the document
pathway.

Note: Please note the conveyor direction, Imager orientation, and distance from jet.engine™
to sensor as this information is required for job creation in the jet.engine™ GUI.

Warning: Over tightening the screws during installation of the Ski Infeed may
damage the jet.engine™ base.

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3.2 Wiring
This diagram provides an example of the necessary cable paths for a two jet.engine™
systems with each jet.engine™ Imager equipped with an Afterburner™ pen.

28 VDC

PCB1 PCB2
Power
Supply
1

125/230 VAC

AfterburnerTM Cable 28 VDC Out


Ethernet VAC In
Printer IO Encoder Signal
Daisy Chain Sensor Signal
Optional Hardware I/O
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3.3 Imager Connections

4
1 2

1 - Power Connector:

5 Pin Connector Signal


Position
5 28 VDC 4 Amps
4 Ground
3 Interlock Ground
2 Interlock Input
1 Shield

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2 - IO Connector:
36 Pin Signal 36 Pin Signal Remarks
Connector Connector
Position Position
1 AUX 12V 19 Ground 12 VDC, 500 mA

2 RS-232 Tx 0 20 RS-232 Rx 0 Com 1 Interface

3 RS-232 Tx 1 21 RS-232 Rx 1 Com 2 Interface

4 RS-232 Ground 0 22 RS-232 Ground 1 Com Grounds

5 LVPECL 0 (+) 23 LVPECL 0 (-) LVPECL Encoder Out

6 LVPECL 1 (+) 24 LVPECL 1 (-) LVPECL Sensor Out

7 LVPECL 2 (+) 25 LVPECL 2 (-) LVPECL Encoder In

8 LVPECL 3 (+) 26 LVPECL 3 (-) LVPECL Sensor In

9 Input interface 0 (+) 27 Input interface 0 (-) 5VDC Input (Encoder A Default)

10 Input interface 1 (+) 28 Input interface 1 (-) 5VDC Input (Encoder B Default)

11 Input interface 2 (+) 29 Input interface 2 (-) 12VDC Input (Sensor Default)

12 Input interface 3 (+) 30 Input interface 3 (-) 12VDC Input

13 Input interface 4 (+) 31 Input interface 4 (-) 5VDC Input

14 Input interface 5 (+) 32 Input interface 5 (-) 5VDC Input

15 Reset in 33 Reset ground Reset Interface

16 Output Interface 0 (+) 34 Output Interface 0 (-) SSR Output (1A/60V AC/DC)

17 Output Interface 1 (+) 35 Output Interface 1 (-) SSR Output (1A/60V AC/DC)

18 AUX 5V 36 Ground 5 VDC, 500 mA

3 – Ethernet Connector:
Standard RJ45 Ethernet connector and wiring.

4 – Afterburner Connector:
This connector allows a 4th pen to be
connected to the main unit.

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3.4 LED Definitions

Function
LED 1 100 Base T Network Status
LED 2 10 Base T Network Status
LED 3 Configuration Status
LED 4 Imager Status
LED 5 Encoder / Sensor Detect
LED 6 Motor Voltage Status

LED 1 and LED 2 LED 5

Half Duplex Green ON Sensor and Encoder Inactive LED OFF


Half Duplex Activity Green Flash Product Under Sensor Red On
Full Duplex Red ON Encoder Pulses Detected Green ON
Full Duplex Activity Red Flash
No Link LED OFF Note: Firmware version 211.2.056 and
above require the encoder to be running in
order for the sensor to be seen. (Sensor
LED 3 Qualification)

Imager Un-configured Red On


LED 6
Imager Operational Green ON
Motor Voltage Detected Green ON
Motor Voltage Missing Red ON
LED 4
Pens On/Ready to Print Green Flash
Pens On/Printing Green Solid
Find Imager Red/Green
Flash
Error Red Flash

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4.0 Installing the Software
4.1 The jet.engine™ GUI Introduction
The jet.engine™ GUI (Graphical User Interface) is the software used to set up, control and
monitor the inc.jet™ line of Imagers and ink delivery systems. Operation of this software
should be familiar to anyone who has worked in a Windows environment.
The menu system at the top left consists of a series of drop-down menus. The toolbars
underneath the menus feature typical Windows icons such as New, Open, Save, Font,
formatting options, etc., as well as icons that are specific to the jet.engine™ system (e.g.,
icons for the various data objects, for moving between records, for loading data, etc.). If you
move your mouse over an active icon, a tool tip appears, which describes the function of the
icon.
4.2 Installing the jet.engine™ GUI
1 - Start the Installation Program
¾ Locate and double click on the Setup.exe file.
¾ Select a language and click OK, then select Next at the Welcome Screen.
¾ The License Agreement window will appear.
2 - Accept Agreement
¾ Read the entire contents of the License Agreement, select the I accept the terms of
the license agreement option and then click the Next button.

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3 - Enter Customer Information
¾ Enter the User Name and Organization (optional).
¾ Select which Windows user(s) will be able to access this program.

4 - Destination Folder
¾ The default setting for installing the jet.engine™ GUI is C:\jet.engine.gui\, Click
Next.

Note: Check the Clean Install option to delete any Registry settings and files that may have
been left behind by another installation. This option is good for recovering from any form of
incompatible files.

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5 - Choose Setup Type
¾ Complete installs all components of the jet.engine™ GUI.
¾ Custom allows the disabling of the sample jobs or the PDF RIP feature. Click the
Next button to continue.

Note: the PDF RIP feature must be purchased separately. Contact your OEM to obtain use
of this feature.

6 – Ready to Install the Program


¾ This last screen has an option for automatically creating shortcuts to the program, help
files, and documentation. Select Create Desktop Icons to enable this option.
¾ Click Install to start the installation process.

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7 - Finish Installation
¾ The InstallShield Wizard Completed screen will appear when installation is
finished.
¾ Click Finish to exit the InstallShield Wizard.

4.3 Reinstalling or Updating jet.engine™ GUI


To work properly, the jet.engine™ GUI must be un-installed before updating to a new
version. After backing up job and configuration data (optional), install the update using the
steps listed above.

Note: To back up job and configuration data, simply copy and paste the
C:\jet.engine.gui\ folder to another location.

Warning: As noted, when reinstalling or updating the jet.engine™ GUI, the prior
installation must be removed. To do this, open the Windows Control Panel, select
Add/Remove Programs, and select the jet.engine™ GUI entry from the list.

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5.0 Starting the jet.engine™ GUI
1 - Launching the Program
There are three ways to start the jet.engine™ GUI:

¾ Windows Desktop icon: Double click the jet.engine.gui icon .


¾ Windows Start Menu: Click Start > All Programs > jet.engine GUI >
jet.engine.gui (see below).
¾ jet.engine.gui.exe: Open Windows Explorer, navigate to the C:\jet.engine.gui\ folder,
and double click the jet.engine.gui.exe filename.

2 - Printer Driver Installation


The jet.engine™ GUI uses a printer driver to print at different resolutions. This is installed
the first time the program is launched. Two windows will appear:
¾ Click Continue Anyway

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3 – Firewall
Windows XP has a built in Firewall. The jet.engine™ GUI tries to access the Ethernet port
when it opens the first time.
¾ Click Unblock

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6.0 Initial Setup
6.1 Configuring PC Network Settings
The PC on which the jet.engine™ GUI is installed must have at least one physical network
(Ethernet) adaptor installed. This PC will become the server for Imagers attached to it. This
requires certain settings to be manually entered in the PC’s network settings.
The following steps explain how to set the PC's network connection to work with the default IP
address assigned to each jet.engine™ Imager at the factory.
1 - Open Network Connection
¾ Click Start > Control Panel.
¾ Double click Network Connections.
¾ Right click on Local Area Connection.
¾ Click Properties.
A window will appear containing the following section:

¾ Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).


¾ Click Properties.

Note: The name of this connection may be different if multiple network connections are
installed. Check with your IT department or OEM for instructions on which one to modify.

2 - Set IP and Subnet Mask


¾ Select Use the following IP address.
¾ Set the IP Address to 192.168.0.1.
¾ Set the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0.
¾ Click OK.

Note: Each Imager shipped from inc.jet™ is set at IP Address 192.168.0.2.

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¾ Click OK > OK to continue.

Note: The jet.engine™ GUI requires a dedicated network connection. If the host PC (the
PC on which the jet.engine™ GUI is installed) is connected to a local network, a second
network card must be installed and configured. Contact your company's IT department or OEM
provider for further details.

6.2 Setting the Imager IP Address


Once the PC on which the jet.engine™ GUI is installed has the proper network settings the
program can be started (see Starting jet.engine™ GUI).
The jet.engine™ GUI checks for Imagers connected to the host PC at program startup. The
startup process looks for the Imagers (printers) which were connected to it the last time the
program shut down. If there are changes, the Find Imagers window appears.
This Find Imagers window is activated in one of three ways:

• the first time the program starts after installation;


• on startup, if the program sees a printer configuration change; or
• by selecting Find Imagers from the File menu.

1 - Confirm/Set Software Mode


¾ Click Options > Software Mode > Technician to enter the access level that allows
changes to IP addresses.

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2 - Scan for Imagers
When the Find Imagers screen is opened, Imagers connected to the host PC are listed in the
main display area of the window. To open the Find Imagers screen, select File then Find
Imagers. If an Imager is powered on and the network is configured correctly, its details will
be show and its Status listed as Found.

Note: The first time the jet.engine™ GUI is started; the Status may indicate User must
manually set. Refer to Change IP Address in this section.

3 - Confirm Imager Order


The first (upstream) Imager to print on the media must be listed at the top
of the display. To place the Imagers in the proper order, highlight the desired
Imager and use the Move button. An Imager can be identified by its
corresponding IP Address or by pressing the Start Flash button. The Start
Flash button flashes LED 4 from red to green on the Imager to which that IP
address belongs.

4 - Change IP Address
For proper communication, the first three parts of the IP Address for the host PC and all
Imagers must be the same. The fourth part (at the end) must be different. (See picture on
next page)
For example:
Host PC: 192.168.0.1
Imager 1: 192.168.0.2
Imager 2: 192.168.0.3
¾ If the Imager's IP Address is incorrect, the Status will indicate User must set
manually. Click the Set IP Address button to change the the IP Address.

Note: Each Imager shipped from inc.jet™ is set at IP Address 192.168.0.2. This default value
must be changed during installation for each Imager in a multi-Imager setup.

Warning: Avoid using 0 or 255 for the last number(s) of the IP address. Using
these numbers may result in permanent loss of communications with the Imager.

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6.3 Updating Firmware


Some versions of the jet.engine™ GUI require a minimum firmware version to communicate
and operate properly. New features included in jet.engine™ GUI upgrades may require a
firmware upgrade as well.
The jet.engine™ GUI automatically checks for necessary versions of the firmware at two
points: on program startup and before printing.
1 - Program Startup
If the firmware installed does not match the version configured in the jet.engine™ GUI, a
Warning! will appear. This Warning! can also appear after finding Imagers.

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2 - Before Printing
In jet.engine™ GUI versions 1.40 or higher, the jet.engine™ GUI verifies the firmware
version again when the Start Print button is selected. If the firmware version is not current,
an Errors Report will appear.

To update the firmware

¾ From the Find Imagers window, click Update Firmware.


¾ An Open File window will appear.
¾ Select the file version suggested in the previous Errors Report.
¾ Click Open to continue.
¾ The following status window will appear while the new firmware is being downloaded:

Note: Cycle power to the Imager and restart the jet.engine™ GUI software for optimum
results.

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6.4 General System Settings


Certain settings need to be entered to avoid errors during operation.
¾ In the jet.engine™ GUI - Click Options > Imager Configuration > System
Settings
The following settings must to programmed for the jet.engine™ Imager to operate:
1 - Units
This refers to the units of measure that the jet.engine™ GUI uses to display distance and
speed measurements.

2 - Other Settings
This section contains miscellaneous settings related to how the software works, option
displays, and other special settings.

The following two settings should be set at the


minimum:

¾ Service Station Enabled - Tells the software


if the connected Imagers have the motorized
Service Stations (AC models of jet.engine™
Imagers) option. Check this box if the Imagers
used have this hardware option.

Warning: If this setting is checked, and you


do not have an Imager with the Service Station
option, several errors may occur before or
during printing.

¾ Compress Raster Data – This setting should


always be enabled. It allows the system to run
faster.

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2 – Encoder-based Page Tracking


¾ It is recommended that this option be enabled as it is a better way to track pages
through the system.

7.0 Software Setup


The jet.engine™ Imager supports multiple configurations, and the jet.engine™GUI needs
to be setup to recognize the Imagers specific setup.
7.1 Imager Setup
The following parameters must be set and are located in the GUI on the Imager Setup tab:
1 - Conveyor Direction
This refers to the direction in which the conveyor/product flows:
Choose the appropriate setting.

Note: Use the graphical display at the bottom of the Imager Setup tab. This
representation should closely mimic the physical Imager setup on the conveyor.

2 - Pen Direction
In reference to the Conveyor Direction setting:
• Pens Down means the pen loading bays are facing towards the operator.
• Pens Up means the pen loading bays are facing away from the operator.

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3 - Distance From Sensor
Distance From Sensor is the measurement from the print sensor photoeye to the center of
the first pen of the first Imager. Enter this value in the Imager Setup section of the Imager
Setup main tab.

7.2 Imager Settings


These settings instruct the jet.engine™ GUI how to interface with the outside world, and are
found in Options > Imager Configuration > Imager Settings.
The jet.engine™ GUI needs to be programmed how to handle the passing of signals
between the encoder, print sensor, and other Imagers (if installed). This is done through the
VTMK Configuration.*

*VTMK = Vacuum Table Mounting Kit


The first two settings in the box are presets that work with inc.jet™ supplied kits and
configurations:
VTMK - Parallel Wired
Select this if the encoder and print sensor signals are being shared, such as when the signals
are split and fed directly into each Imager in the printing array. This setting is also used when
employing the inc.jet™-supplied VTMK Interface Box included with multi-Imager VTMK
kits.
Daisy Chained
Select this if the encoder and sensor signals are fed only into the first upstream Imager. From
here, the signals are repeated out from the first Imager and are received by the second
through the daisy chain interface. The first Imager is the primary Imager of the printing array.

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Custom
Select Custom to modify the input settings to any option available. This setting can be used
to:
• change Print Sensor trigger properties;
• set up a two channel encoder;
• select non-preset inputs for standard equipment;
• set up the system for non-cut-sheet applications;
• set up the system for simulated printing.

Note: More about IO Settings is contained in the next two Help sections: Testing the Print
Sensor Input and Testing the Encoder Input.

7.3 Testing the Encoder Input


The following Encoder settings must be entered in initial setup:
1 - Mode
The Mode depends on how the system is wired. One Channel means one input is used.
Two Channel means two inputs are used. The system operates using quadrature decoding
and is resistant to jitter when in Two Channel mode.

Note: jet.engine™ GUI versions 1.40 and higher support the Two Channel mode for
Encoders. This mode allows the system to track the direction of print and resist electrical noise.

2 - Input channels
The Input Channel defaults to using Input 0. Choose
Daisy Chain if the signal is coming from another
jet.engine™ instead of from an Encoder

Warning: If a Two Channel mode encoder is


used, each channel MUST have a different Input
selected.

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3 – Test Encoder
Turn the conveyor on. LED 5 should turn Green.
LED5
Sensor and Encoder Inactive LED OFF
Product Under Sensor Red On
Encoder Pulses Detected Green ON

Tip: If the LED5 is Red go to the next section - Testing the Sensor, then return here.

Note: Printing does not have to be enabled to test the encoder.

7.4 Testing the Print Sensor Input


The Print Sensor is usually a photo eye that is used to detect print media.
1 - Input channel
The print sensor is connected to Input 2 of the jet.engine™ Imager by default.

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2 – Input Polarity
Select the Input Polarity:

• Normal - select if the sensor output is Active High (greater then 0 volts
when media is in front of the sensor).
• Inverted - select if the sensor is Active Low (the sensor outputs a
connection to Ground [0 Volts] when media is in front of the sensor).

3 - Input Edge
Select transition trigger point:

• Rising – select this setting when triggering on the rising edge of the sensor
signal.
• Falling – select this setting when triggering on the falling edge of the sensor
signal.

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4 – Test Sensor
The sensor emits a light beam that is reflected off a surface back into a collector contained in
the sensor. When change in the light beam is detected, it sends a signal to the Imager telling
it to print. The sensor is designed to operate in either a Light-On or Dark-On mode.

In the Light-On mode, the sensor sends a signal to the Imager


as product passes under it. The reflectivity of the background
must be sufficiently different from the product being printed for
this method to work. Position the sensor upstream of the first
Imager. Remove the plastic cover from the sensor and place a
piece of product on the transport underneath the sensor. Adjust
the sensitivity until the LED 5 lights. Remove the product and
the LED should turn off.

In the Dark-On mode, a reflector is used to direct the beam back into the collector. when a
product passes between the sensor and the reflector, a signal is sent to the Imager telling it to
print. In this case, the sensitivity should be adjusted so that the LED is on until product is
placed between the sensor and the relflector.

Note: Printing does not have to be enabled to test the Print Sensor.

Warning: Some versions of Firmware require the Encoder to be running in order


for the Sensor to work.

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8.0 Printing a Sample Job
Print jobs are started from the Print Manager main tab of the jet.engine™ GUI.
8.1 Sample Job Setup
The jet.engine™ GUI contains a sample job that includes a pre-designed form set up for two
Imagers and a pre-loaded database containing fictitious personal records and address
information. The layout is designed with many standard printable objects to be used as a
working example.

1 - Open Job Window


Click File > Open Job on the menu bar.

2 - Find the Sample Job File


The sample job is contained in a file called Sample.ijj in
C:\jet.engine.gui\Samples\sample job\. Once the file is located, select it and click
Open, or double-click on the filename.

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3 - Customer Specific Settings
In the Job Setup section of the Imager Setup main tab, the Form Size and Paper
Orientation should be changed to reflect the configuration of the paper being used for
printing.

Note: Opening this job will add a second Imager to the configuration if one is not already
present. If only one Imager is being used, the second Imager must be removed from the
configuration in the Imager Setup tab. In this case, only the top half of the form design layout
will be printed.

4 – Print the Job


In the jet.engine™ GUI, click the Start Print Job button on the Print Manager tab.

Pressing Start Print Job causes the Imagers to go into Print Mode. Media can now be
transported underneath the Imager and printed.

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