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Operation
6.3
Test Mode without Print Job
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Test mode via Enter key
The whole labelling process can be simulated without the need of a print job or a connection to a computer by alter-
nately pressing the
feed
(2) key and the Enter key (1) :
Press the
feed
key (2).
A blank label is fed. The vacuum at the pad as well as the supporting air (blow tube) are switched on. After the
label has been picked up by the pad, the supporting air is switched off.
Press the Enter key (1).
The pad is moved to the labelling position. A sensor signals when the labelling position is reached. The vacuum is
switched off and the label is placed onto the product. Then, the pad is moved back into the starting position.
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Notice!
Please use that test mode to adjust the parameter "Peel position" in the printer configuration.
6.4
Test Mode with Print Job
That method allows to check labelling process with the real print data using the Enter key (1).
Send a print job.
The test mode is executed in two half cycles :
Press the Enter key (1).
Half cycle 1
A label is printed. The vacuum at the pad as well as the supporting air (blow tube) are switched on. After the label
has been picked up by the pad, the supporting air is switched off.
Press the Enter key (1) again.
Half cycle 2
The pad is moved to the labelling position. A sensor signals when the labelling position is reached. The vacuum is
switched off and the label is placed onto the product. Then, the pad is moved back into the starting position.
If the label is manually removed from the pad after the first half cycle, the half cycle 1 will be repeated when the
pre-dispense key is pressed again.
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Notice!
Please use that test mode to adjust the peel-off offset in the software.
