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Operation
3.1
Standard Operation
Check all external connections.
Load the material. Ensure that the locking system is locked
"Operator's Manual" of the printer.
Open the shutoff valve.
!
Attention!
Ensure that the pad is not covered by a label when switching on the printer-applicator system.
Otherwise the vacuum sensor may not be calibrated correctly.
Switch on the printer.
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Note!
In the case of the pad being outside the starting position when switching on the printer the process will be
interrupted and an error message will be shown on the display.
If you push the pause button on the printer the applicator will move into the starting position.
The Applicator is ready for work.
Press the
feed
key on the printer.
A synchronization feed is initiated. The processed labels have to be removed manually. After a few seconds the
printer carries out a short backward feed to position the front edge of the next label at the printing line.
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Note!
The synchronization also has to be carried out when the print job has been interrupted with the cancel key.
Synchronizing is not necessary when the print head was not lifted between print jobs. This also applies if
the printer was powered off between print jobs.
Start a print job.
Start the labelling process via PLC interface.
Error messages during the labelling process are shown on the display of the printer.
3.2
Cleaning
!
Attention!
Never use solvent or abrasive.
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Clean the outside surfaces with multi purpose cleaner.
Remove dust particles and leftover label pieces with a soft
brush and/or vacuum cleaner.
The slide foil (1) requires regular cleaning as the most dirt
is deposited here.
Fig. 4
Cleaning of the pad with slide foil
