LABEL INFORMATION AND MOUNTING
Labels should be wound on 3” cores with the core extending all the way to
the edge of the roll. Any “label out” copy position is acceptable.
The preferred copy position for printed labels is number 1, 2, 3 or 4
(
see
Diagram 1). This determines which way the label dispenses off of the
roll and also which direction you will place the container in the machine.
Labels must be die-cut with approximately 1/8” gap. Narrow labels will
work but the backing paper for them must be at least 1-1/2” inch width.
There are two metal roll guides and a tension spring included with the
machine. These guides should be placed on either side of the roll of labels
between the metal core inserts and the locking collar. The notches on the
end of the guide slide onto the chrome rod at the bottom of the machine.
The Tension spring goes between the right roll guide and the locking collar
on the right side of the roll of labels (
see
Diagram 2).
THREADING THE LABELS
1. Pull Feed-Roller Assembly forward until it swings freely. (Located under
the machine with a knurled roller.)
2. Remove the Front Table by sliding it left, and then up and to the right.
3. Twist the brush out of the way so that you can see the label sensor. Install
the labels onto the machine as follows:
a) With labels facing down, unroll about 2 feet (600 mm) of the labels
and bring them under the entire machine and towards the front.
b) Thread the labels between the sensor, and then between the front
rod and dispensing table. The labels will then feed directly around
the dispensing table and back down under the belt.
c) From the back of the machine reach under the machine and toward
the front. Reach between the Feed-Roller Assembly and the back
Label Drive Roller (both are knurled) and grab the backing paper.
Bring the backing paper through the two knurled rollers and to the
roll of labels.
d) Place slight tension on the labels by pulling them towards the back of
the machine and
straight
over the roll of labels.
e) Once the labels are properly aligned with the roll, lock the feed-roller
assembly into place. This is done by applying pressure to the
knurled roller, and pushing it toward the back of the machine so that
it “
SNAPS”
into place.
4. Power on the machine. Run your finger over the laser to dispense a label.
Two labels will dispense after the machine is first turned on. If labels
continue to feed without stopping, you have not threaded the labels
between the sensor. If the belt continuously moves without stopping, you
will need to adjust the laser height.
5. Move the brush back to its original position and adjust the height of the
brush if needed. Height adjustment can be made by loosening the allen-
head screw located on the right side of the rod that holds the brush.
6. Reinsert the front table by sliding the left-hand side in first, and then press
down and to the right.
LASER SENSOR ADJUSTMENT
(O
NLY
IF
STEP
6
FAILS
! L
ASER
ADJUSTMENT
DOES
NOT
AFFECT
PLACEMENT
!)
1. The laser tells the machine to dispense a label. You can adjust the height
of the laser on the right, and the laser receiver on the left-hand side of the
machine. If the belt is constantly running, the laser is not going into the
receiver, or the laser is too low and detecting the belt itself.
2. The laser has two screws that keep it tight. Loosen these with your fingers,
adjust to the correct height, and then tighten. For the receiver on the left,
you will need to loosen and adjust so that the red laser is in the middle of
the receiver. If you see the red laser on the white paper of the receiver, it is
not adjusted correctly.
When adjusted correctly, the Laser Sensor LED light
on the front of the machine will turn on.
HORIZONTAL LABEL ADJUSTMENT
Adjusting the horizontal placement of the label on the object can be done two
different ways:
1. You can simply adjust the side guides to apply the label where desired; or
2. You can slide the labels side to side. However, this may require you to
move the label sensor. The labels must be threaded through label sensor
(refer to step 3(b)).
VERTICAL LABEL ADJUSTMENT
The BOXMATE allows 2” (25-mm) to dispense before the start of the container.
1. Measure how far up on the container you would like to apply the label. Add
2” (25-mm) to this measurement and enter it into the digital display.
Example:
If
you would like the label to be applied 1/2” (13-mm) from the
beginning edge of the container, input 2.50 into the digital display.
INSTALLATION & USE OF HOLD-DOWN ROLLER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the four screws and nuts from the bottom of the assembly.
2. Place the assembly on top of the BOXMATE as shown in the photo on
page 1. Install the screws with the nuts on the outside of the machine.
3. With the laser switch flipped up to the “Dispense Off” position, place your
container on the belt below the pressure arm. Adjust the rod height so that
the rod is 1/16” (1.5-mm) from the top of the oval slot. This will allow the
container to flow freely under the pressure arm, while simultaneously
applying pressure to the container.
