Panduit MEHT Operation Instructions Manual Download

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MEHT

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Embossing on Stainless Steel Tape

You may need to adjust the labelmaker to
emboss properly when using stainless steel
tape.

To adjust for stainless steel tape

Turn the adjustment screw (J) clockwise
1/2 to 3/4 turn.

Emboss the text as described in
"Embossing the Label" on page 5. When
you return to using aluminum tape, you
may need to reverse this adjustment.

Summary of Contents for MEHT

Page 1: ...anduit Corp 2006 PA24578A01 Rev 04 7 2006 METAL EMBOSSING HAND TOOL OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS For Technical Support 888 506 5400 ext 3255 Fax 630 759 7532 Website www panduit com E mail cs panduit com ME...

Page 2: ...D Start line E Tape pawl F Embossing handle G Embossing wheel H Character selection window I Cutting handle J Embossing adjustment screw K Cable tie slot entrance L Tape exit Cutting assembly M Traile...

Page 3: ...e METS4 X 1 2 x 21 ft 12 6mm x 6 4m 304 grade stainless steel tape METS3 X 1 2 x 21 ft 12 6mm x 6 4m 316 grade stainless steel tape You can also use a Reverse Image Wheel with the PANDUIT MEHT labelma...

Page 4: ...To load the tape roll 1 Hold the labelmaker in your left hand 2 Open tape door A 3 Insert roll of tape allowing the end to extend about 2 5 cm through the tape slot 4 Close the tape door 5 Feed the ta...

Page 5: ...he cutting assembly M by at least 1 2 5cm Note Before cutting the tape make sure the end of the tape extends beyond the edge of the cutting assembly so you can easily pull the label out Otherwise a ta...

Page 6: ...character wheel To emboss a label 1 Turn the character selection wheel G until the desired letter is centered in the window H 2 Squeeze the embossing handle F firmly 3 Release the embossing handle ful...

Page 7: ...he labelmaker to emboss properly when using stainless steel tape To adjust for stainless steel tape 1 Turn the adjustment screw J clockwise 1 2 to 3 4 turn 2 Emboss the text as described in Embossing...

Page 8: ...t to retract the tape for example if the tape advanced too far or to center the text on the label To retract the tape 1 Pull back the pawl E 2 Turn the tape advance knob C counter clockwise MEHT OPERA...

Page 9: ...in Retracting the Tape on page 7 2 Open the tape cassette door A and remove the tape Use caution when removing stainless steel tape that may have sharp edges 3 Reload the tape as described in Loading...

Page 10: ...abel 1 After cutting the previous label emboss the text on a new label 2 Pull the leader trailer length guide M to the forward position 3 Advance the tape until the last embossed letter is opposite th...

Page 11: ...il the tape edge is at start line D 2 Emboss the text on your label 3 Advance the tape until the last embossed letter is opposite the S on the guide The label has a leader trailer of approximately 1 5...

Page 12: ...can be attached using ties Cable tie slot accommodates PANDUIT stainless steel ties MLT S 18 width 4 6mm MLT LH 25 width 6 4mm MLT H 31 width 7 9mm 1 Insert one end of the cut label into the cable tie...

Page 13: ...kle before and or after the letters A cable tie slot positioned on top of the characters or a punched hole may cause the tape to jam 2 Lift the cutting handle I to the vertical position to punch the s...

Page 14: ...he character wheel with a Reverse Image Wheel To change the wheel 1 Remove the label tape 2 Unscrew the screw in the center of the embossing wheel G and remove the wheel 3 Position the new wheel 4 Ins...

Page 15: ...can happen when dirt or grease gets on the rollers Clean the rollers by using a soft cloth and alcohol while turning the tape advance knob back and forth several times Avoid turning the embossing whe...