ITW Diagraph PA/4600, User Manual

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** Step 8 - Load the Media -PA/6000 Models
Goal:
Correctly load the label supply and web the applicator and printer.
Goal:
Correctly load the ribbon, if using Thermal Transfer mode, inside the printer.
•••• Sub-Step (e) ••••
LABEL SUPPLY CHANGEOUT
Begin by removing the last supply roll core and
remaining label liner from the system. Insert the new
roll over the unwind fins and press roll firmly against
the unwind disk (A). Remove 2 feet of labels from the
liner to create a leader. Route the liner around the
dancer arm (B) and feed into the printer. Unlatch the
printhead (C) and nip roller arm lever (D). Feed the
liner through the gap sensor (E), under the printhead,
and around the peel blade (F). Be sure to
avoid webbing over the air assist tube .
Once around the peel blade, feed liner
through the nip roller arm and close
printhead latch and nip roller arm. Take the
liner to the rewind (H), and use the clasp to
retain it. With the printer offline, press the
feed button to register the first label; before
the printer is returned online and the system
begins running. The label change out can be
accomplished in less than a minute by an
experienced user.
•••• Sub-Step (f) ••••
RIBBON MATERIAL CHANGEOUT
Remove the last ribbon take-up roll from spindle (J),
and move the old supply-side core from spindle (I), and
place it on spindle (J). Insert the new ribbon, observing
the ribbon type (face-in or face-out, depends on the
print engine) on the supply-side spindle (I). Route the
ribbon under the printhead support arm, around the
ribbon roller (K), and wrap around the take-up spindle
(J). Make a few wraps and close the printhead latch.
Try a few test feeds before going back online.
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B
H
C
D
E
F
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