18
cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG
6. Media loading
Processing Mode
The
Gemini
can be operated in two different processing modes. In addition,
two methods of operation are possible. The mode and method of operation
desired dictate the method of loading the label stock.
When in the
Batch Mode
, the labels are printed without pausing. The labels
exit the printer out the front, still attached to the backing strip.
When in the
Demand Mode
, labels are printed one at a time. The printing
cycle is then stopped until the label has been removed. When the present
sensor registers the label has been removed, an automatic backfeed is
performed and the next label is printed and fed forward to the demand position.
The
Demand Mode
operations are available with
Gemini TD
only.
Note:
When editing the labels in the dispense mode, make sure that the label
area that lies directly underneath the sensor is only printed up to 50% (black). A
further blackening may cause malfunctions of the present sensor.
While processing in Demand Mode, the following operation methods are
available :
For
Tear-off
operations, the labels are loaded so that they exit the printer
straight out the front, as in Batch Mode. The label exits the printer, still
attached to the backing. (How far the label protrudes can be adjusted with
Presentation Position parameter in Printer Setup). When the label has been
torn off, the present sensor registers the removal and the next label is
printed.
For
Peel-off
operations, the labels with the backing strip fed down below the
peel plate before it exits the printer. For succesfull peel-off, the backing strip
must not be perforated between the labels. As the backing strip is pulled
down, only the label exits the front of the printer. In effect, the label is peeled-
off of the backing, while remaining attached by only a narrow edge. (The
edge width can be adjusted with the Presentation Position parameter in
Printer Setup). When the label is removed, the present sensor detects the
removal and the next label is printed.
The following steps describe media loading for the Gemini. Steps 1-7 are
common to all processing modes and methods of operation. In the remaining
steps, loading for the different operating modes and methods of operation is
detailed separately.
F
