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SECTION 4

TROUBLESHOOTING

SECTION 4 -- TROUBLESHOOTING

Tabbing Problems:

Problem

Possible Cause

Tab Fold Placement Inconsistent

Tabs not threaded correctly. With Peel Bar

down; space

between

tabs should align with red

marks on side-walls of Tab Drive Assembly.

Rollers dirty, glazed or worn.

Media feeding skewed.

Too Much Tab is Applied to Top of

Tabs not threaded correctly.

Media; even when Tab Fold

With Peel Bar down, space

between

tabs should

Adjustment Knob is turned fully

align with red marks on side-walls of Tab Drive

clockwise.

Assembly.

Horizontal Tab Placement Varies or

Media feeding skewed.

Tabs Not Evenly Applied

Media Side Guides loose.

Multiple Tabs Placed on Single Piece

Media Sensor dirty.

of Media

Dark (non-reflective) area on top side of media.

Try flipping media over.

Media Feeds Without Tabbing

Tab function (Tab Button) not turned ON.

Out of Tabs.

Tabs threaded incorrectly. Tabs must face out

as viewed from exit end of unit.

Tabs not peeling off backing.

Separation set too light - No gap between pieces.

Media Sensor dirty/damaged.

Media positioned incorrectly; missing Sensor.

Fuse F2 on Main PCB is blown. Contact your

local dealer for technical support.

Tabs are Dispensed When No Media

Media Sensor and area below Sensor may need

is Feeding Thru Unit

to be cleaned. See Maintenance Section.

Bright light interfering with Media Sensor

function.

Tab Doesn't Seal Tight Against

Leading edge of media is not staying tightly

Leading Edge of Media.

closed when it hits tab.

Poorly folded media.

Tab does not stay attached to Media

Not enough tab wrap around media edge,

consider using a rectangular tab

Some media surfaces are not acceptable for self

adhesive tab stocks.

Leading Edge of Media is Crushed

Tab is too difficult to bend/fold, for the media

by Tab

being used. Try using translucent tabs.

Media is too light (flimsy) for crash tabbing.

Must use heavier media.

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Страница 1: ...ASTRO ATS 9800 DUAL TABBER OPERATOR MANUAL ...

Страница 2: ...er equipment 9 Make sure there is no strain on the power cord caused byjamming between equipment walls or furniture 9 DO NOT remove covers Covers enclose hazardous parts that should be accessed by a qualified service representative Report any cover damage to your service representative 9 This machine requires periodic maintenance Contact your authorized service representative for required service ...

Страница 3: ...ADING THREADINGTABS 17 Tab Stock Threading Diagram Peel Bar Up 21 Tab Stock Threading Diagram Peel Bar Down 22 Sheet Separation Adjustment 23 Media Side Guide Adjustment 24 Rear Paper Support Adjustment 24 Loading Media 25 MEDIATRANSPORTTEST PAPERFEED 25 MEDIATRANSPORTSPEEDADJUSTMENT 26 ADJUSTINGTHETABPOSITION 27 Horizontal Tab Positioning 27 Tab Fold Position Adjustment 28 OPERATINGSEQUENCE 28 SE...

Страница 4: ...nditions i e at temperatures between 5 C and 70 C and relative air humidity of up to 80 Exposure to conditions that are not permissible may lead to damage which is not externally visible Contents The following items are included with your Tabber Qty Description Image Reference 1 Operations Manual 1 Rear Paper Support 1 thumbscrews attached to Tabber 1 Narrow Media Guide 2 1 Back Support Guide 3 in...

Страница 5: ...FEEDER INTERFACE Used to control the start stop function of optional External Feeders Feeder must accept dry contact input control BACK SUPPORT GUIDE Allows adjustments in stack angle based on media type and length Helps to force the media against the separation area REAR MEDIA SUPPORT Provides the proper angle to enhance media feeding and separation SHEET SEPARATORS Used to separate a single piec...

Страница 6: ...HOLDER The main power fuse line fuse is located here POWER INLET AC power cord connects here MEDIA SENSOR Detects the leading edge of the mail piece media The knob on this assembly is used to adjust the tab fold position TAB DRIVE Contains the Tab Guide Chute Peel Bar and Tractor Drive System ...

Страница 7: ... to be released from the backing as the tab web is driven around the bottom edge of this bar TAB POSITIONING DIMPLES Alignment marks used to locate the correct starting location for the tab on the web backing UPPER EXIT ROLLERS Provide the pressure to seal the tab to the top of the mail piece media LOWER EXIT ROLLER Seals the tab to the bottom of the mail piece media while driving the media out of...

Страница 8: ... faster Counterclockwise slower IMPORTANT Changing the transport speed also changes the tab fold position Please adjust the desired transport speed before you adjust for the desired tab fold position FEED BUTTON Used to stop start Tabber Transport Illuminates when the feed system is activated POWER LED Illumination indicates that the Tabber s Main Power Switch is ON and the unit is receiving power...

Страница 9: ... centers the Paper Support on the Tabber When single tabbing Paper Support can be positioned in any of the other locator holes Try to position the Paper Support so it is centered on the media you are feeding 2 Install the Paper Support Rest onto the Rear Paper Support using the thumbscrew and washer supplied Two Paper Support Rests are included Narrow rest is for media 6 25 wide or less Standard w...

Страница 10: ... line Tabber 1 If installed remove the Rear Paper Support from the Tabber Remove the two thumbscrews and washers shown Note Reuse the thumbscrews and washers to install the In Line Guide Assembly shown later in this procedure 2 If installed remove the Material Guide Assembly from the Tabber as shown Loosen the two thumbscrews that secure the Assembly to the side wall as shown 3 Remove the Assembly...

Страница 11: ...in place 5 Install the In Line Guide Assembly The In Line Guide Assembly can be attached to a number of mounting locations along the front wall of the Tabber using the two thumbscrews and washers as shown above When Dual Tabbing the Guide Assembly should be installed so it is centered on the unit When Single Tabbing the Guide Assembly can be offset to the right to better accommodate the media feed...

Страница 12: ...er Control Setup In Line Roller Assembly Removal To remove In Line Roller Assembly a small screwdriver can be inserted under the spring wire through the smaller hole in the sidewall Push up lightly on the spring wire to release the pointed end of the shaft allowing the pointed end of the shaft to be pulled out of the sidewall Theflatendoftheshaftcanberemovedfromthesidewallwithout releasing the spr...

Страница 13: ...em Tabber Transport System is engaged At the same time the Tabber sends a signal to the external Feeder to start the Feeder x When the Feed Button is pressed again to stop the system Tabber sends a signal to stop the Feeder but the Tabber Transport continues to cycle for a few additional seconds This clears the Tabber of all media before it stops To enable the Transport Stop Delay feature Jumper J...

Страница 14: ...rrent capacity 10 mA Pin1 Common Pin 2 NormallyClosed Pin3 NormallyOpen Choosing a Location Place Tabber on a flat stable work surface that can properly support the weight of the Tabber and any peripheral equipment Feeder Conveyor media tabs etc The Tabber should be located in an area that is away from windows or heat sources Sunlight will deteriorate the rubber and plastic components on the Tabbe...

Страница 15: ...nd of the power cord into the wall outlet 5 To protect the unit from possible power line surges or spikes it is recommended that you attach the Tabber to suitable surge spike protector 6 To replace the fuse unplug the power cord from the Power Inlet depress the tab on the bottom of the Fuse Holder and remove the Fuse Holder Replace the fuse and return the Fuse Holder to the socket CAUTION DO NOT U...

Страница 16: ...ating Tips Media transport speed affects the tab fold position It is important to set your desired media transport speed first and then adjust for the desired tab fold position Example If you slow the machine down without readjusting the tab fold position you will notice that more tab area will be applied to the bottom of the media This occurs because a slower media transport speed allows the tab ...

Страница 17: ...er Tab Stock Orientation At this point the tab side of the stock should be facing down as shown above If the tab side of the stock is facing up then you must remove the tab box from the Tray turn it around 180 degrees and restart from Step 1 4 Remove the first 18 tabs from the backing to create a leader 5 Lift the Peel Bar to its threading position Tip The Peel Bar locks into the upper and lower p...

Страница 18: ... must be located on the front side of the stock as shown If the tabs are located on the back of the stock then you must remove the tabs from the unit remove the tab box from the Tray and turn it around 180 degrees Restart process from Step 1 7 Thread tabs under the Peel Bar and out of the other side of the Tab Drive Assembly as shown 8 Position tab stock so the center hole in tab is aligned with r...

Страница 19: ... into the slit in the spool Tip Folding the tab backing at the insert point will help it hold onto the spool 10 Advance the Take Up Spool until you have removed the slack in the leader 11 Re verify that the center hole of the first tab on the leader is still aligned with the red dots at the inside edges of the Tab Drive Assembly ...

Страница 20: ... the Tab Drive Assembly should align with the space between two tabs Verify that this alignment is correct before you continue 13 If only placing one tab onto the media tab loading threading process is finished To place two tabs onto the media Repeat this process beginning from Step 3 to load thread a second row of tab stock into the Tabber See the Tab Stock Threading Diagrams for additional help ...

Страница 21: ...SECTION 3 OPERATING THE TABBER 21 Tab Stock Threading Diagram Peel Bar Up This is the threading position for the Peel Bar The Peel Bar must be in this position before you can thread the tabbing stock ...

Страница 22: ...SECTION 3 OPERATING THE TABBER 22 Tab Stock Threading Diagram Peel Bar Down This is the run position for the Peel Bar The Peel Bar must be in this position before you run the Tabber ...

Страница 23: ...epeat this step for all four 4 Separators 3 Place a single piece of media under the Separators The media should be positioned at the approximate location that you plan to feed the media through the Tabber On the Separators that have media beneath them loosen the separator locking screws just enough to allow the Separators to drop freely against the media Then tighten the locking screws CAUTION Be ...

Страница 24: ...fy that the appropriate Paper Support Rest has been installed to accommodate your media width See Section 2 Step 4 for installation details Narrow Rest media 6 25 or less in width Standard Rest media wider than 6 25 3 Place a single mail piece into the Hopper so that it is touching or starting to feed under the Sheet Separators 4 Place a second mail piece on top of the first piece so it is also to...

Страница 25: ...ber beginning with Step 1 Media Transport Test Paper Feed Take the time to verify proper media transport before trying to tab If the media doesn t feed correctly it will not be tabbed correctly Proper Media Transport x One piece of media is fed at a time x A gap of at least 1 inch is visible between each piece of media x Media is feeding straight 1 Start by placing one piece of media into the Hopp...

Страница 26: ...justment Make sure the media was loaded into the Hopper straight Media Transport Speed Adjustment The media transport speed is adjusted using the Speed Control Dial x Turning the dial counterclockwise provides a slower transport speed x Turning the dial clockwise provides a faster transport speed x The Setup range on the dial is for set up of feeding and tabbing The slow speed helps in making sure...

Страница 27: ...ed a single piece of media into the Tabber and stop it as it is just starting to travel under the Exit Rollers as shown This can be accomplished by pressing the FEED Button again to stop feeding the media 3 Slide the Tab Drive Assemblies to the desired tab position The Black Roller located at the bottom of the Tab Drive Assembly can be used to approximate the location that the tab will be applied ...

Страница 28: ...d Button The unit will feed and tab both pieces of media 6 Stop the unit by pressing the Feed Button again 7 Check the tab fold position on the second piece 8 If you are not getting enough tab on the top side of the media to provide the desired 50 50 fold turn the Tab Fold Adjustment Knob counterclockwise about 1 4 turn 9 Repeat Steps 4 8 until you achieve the desired tab fold 10 Once you are sati...

Страница 29: ...on not turned ON Out of Tabs Tabs threaded incorrectly Tabs must face out as viewed from exit end of unit Tabs not peeling off backing Separation set too light No gap between pieces Media Sensor dirty damaged Media positioned incorrectly missing Sensor Fuse F2 on Main PCB is blown Contact your local dealer for technical support Tabs are Dispensed When No Media Media Sensor and area below Sensor ma...

Страница 30: ...llers worn Tabber Transport Stops by Itself Out of Paper Condition The Tabber Transport Feed Button turns OFF by itself will automatically stop after 18 seconds if the Media Sensor does not detect media Media positioned incorrectly missing Media Sensor Adjust the side guides so the media will pass under the Sensor Tabber Transport Keeps Running for Tabber set for in line operation Jumper a few sec...

Страница 31: ...fore cleaning Cleaning frequency of cleaning depends on the amount and type of media being run through the Tabber A Tabber that is used less frequently may only need to be cleaned once a week A Tabber that is being used heavily or being used with media that contains a lot of dust or ink residue may need to be cleaned more than once a day x Visible areas Best cleaned with a vacuum that has a soft b...

Страница 32: ...ARNING DO NOT USE ABRASIVES OF ANY KIND TO CLEAN SENSORS DO NOT USE LIQUIDS OF ANY KIND TO CLEAN SENSORS Periodically check the Media Sensor and the area below the Media Sensor Assembly The Sensor should be clean and free of accumulated paper dust Use a vacuum with a soft brush attachment or dry compressed or canned air can be used to remove any dust Direct sunlight and strong overhead lighting ma...

Страница 33: ...ckness Up to 1 8 Tab Size 13 16 x 13 16 to 13 16 x 15 16 Tab Materials Clear Translucent or Paper Tab Tray Capacity 5 000 sleeve 30 000 box Counter 5 digit LCD operator resettable Feeder Built in Bottom Fed Friction Feed Hopper Removable to Run In Line Feeder Capacity Up to 300 Tri Folded Mailers Electrical 110VAC 60Hz or 220VAC 50Hz I lA Options Fanfold Tabs Conveyor Stacker Dryer Drop Tray Speci...

Страница 34: ...ustment 26 Media Transport Test 25 O Operating Sequence 28 Operating the Tabber 16 P Packaging Shipping 4 Paper Feed Test 25 Paper Support Wedge 4 5 Paper Support Wedge Narrow 4 Peel Bar Down 7 Peel Bar Up 7 Peel Bar Locator 7 Power Cord 4 Power LED 8 R Rear Paper Support 4 5 Rear Paper Support Adjustment 24 Rear View 5 Removal In Line Roller Assembly 12 Riser Stand 14 S Safety Precautions 2 Sheet...

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