OPERATING THE TABBER
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SECTION 3-
Operating the Tabber
ATS-8900 is capable of applying up to three tabs or stamps to the media in one pass.
The steps required to set-up the Tabber for applying tabs or stamps are:
x
Load tabs or stamps
x
Set up the feed
x
Set up the Tabber
x
Program the Job
x
Run the Job
WARNING!
BEFORE LOADING TABS OR STAMPS TURN OFF THE TABBER OR PRESS
THE EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON TO PREVENT THE TAB DRIVER ROLLER
FROM TURNING DURING THE LOADING PROCESS
Loading Tabs/Stamps
1.
Remove the Reel Side Guide and install the Tab Roll with the tabs unwinding face up
from the right side of the roll. Remove approximately 30 tabs from the roll to create a
leader.
2.
Release the Unwind Drive Press Roller by rotating it to the left and thread the leader over
the Unwind Drive Roller. Rotate the Unwind Drive Press Roller so that it contacts the
Unwind Drive Roller.
3.
Thread the leader into the Bin then over the Bin Idler Roller. Adjust the Roller Tension
Spring so that it lightly touches the tab backing.
4.
Continue threading the leader under the Idler Roller then through the slot in the Tab
Sensor and Applicator.
Tip
: It is easier to thread the tabs through the Tab Applicator when the Media Thickness Control Knob is
turned fully clockwise (
transport pressure raised to its highest position
).
5.
Lift the Drive Press Roller, and then thread the leader between the Drive Roller and the
Drive Press Roller. Bring the Drive Press Roller in contact with the Drive Roller
6.
Thread the web over the Take-up Idler Roller and the loop the web over the pegs in the
Take-up Reel.
7.
Make sure that the Adjustable Web Guides on the Idler Rollers and Take-up Idler Roller
lightly contact the edge of the Tab backing.
