SX
™
Service and Maintenance Manual 1-5 960714-02B © 2007 I2407
SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION
THEORY OF OPERATION
SHARP EZ-BAGS
AND FILM MATERIALS
The Sharp SX™ is designed to use a wide variety
of bag sizes and materials. Sharp EZ-Bags
are
recommended for optimum operating performance,
efficiency and safety. System performance
specifications are based on utilizing consistent,
high quality, pre-opened bags. Any bag used must
meet Sharp Packaging Systems’ manufacturing
tolerances. The following list shows some of the
Sharp EZ-Bags
films available through Sharp
Packaging Systems, Inc.
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Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
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Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
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High Molecular Weight, High Density
Polyethylene (HMWHDPE)
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Laminated Oriented Polypropylene
(Laminate/OPP)
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Polypropylene
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Metallic Films (including conductive films)
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Co-Extruded Films (combination films)
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Other Laminates (any other laminates
laminated with polyethylene)
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Anti-static and Triboelectric films
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VCI corrosion inhibiting films
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Opaque films
Contact Sharp Customer Service (800-634-6359) or
[email protected]
to order Sharp EZ-Bags
and for information
regarding film and bag specifications.
THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBON*
The Sharp SX™ uses thermal transfer ribbon to
print variable information onto the bags as they
pass through the machine. The following is a list of
ribbon that is available through Sharp Packaging
Systems, Inc. For ordering information refer to the
Replacement Parts Order Form
in the Appendix on
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Standard Direct Wax Ribbon
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Premium Wax Resin Ribbon
*
Note: Used only if the Sharp SX™ is equipped
with an imprinter.
SUPPLIES
Thermal Transfer Ribbons
Sharp thermal transfer ribbons are selected
specifically for use with our printer. Use of ribbons
other than those supplied by Sharp, may result in a
poor quality printing, especially bar-codes and their
ability to be successfully scanned. This may also
void the print head warranty.
Recommended Sharp ribbons are:
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Black ink, scratch and smudge resistant
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2000’ (609 meters), 3.5 to 4.5 microns thick
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1” core, no notch required
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Ink side in
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Back coated ribbons only
Special purpose thermal transfer ribbons, sizes
other than those listed above, such as colored
ribbons, or low temperature release ribbons are
available.