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Non-indexing models of the HPL Non-Porous Hand Printers do not offer print registration capabilities, therefore
mounting the printing dies at a specific location on the print drum is not important. On indexing machines, the
position of the die on the print drum will determine the location of the print on the carton.
The drawing illustrates the best die position
for individual part printing. Note: The leading
edge of the printing die should be positioned,
rotationally, upstream of the ink roll. When
the print drum is placed against the surface
of the part and pushed forward, the drum
begins to rotate in a counter-clockwise
direction. The printing die travels a short
distance and then contacts the transfer roll
where ink is applied to the die face. When
the die contacts the part, the mark is applied.
FIGURE 25
PRINTING DIE POSITIONING FOR INDEXING APPLICATIONS
QUICK START
LEADING EDGE OF DIE
INK ROLL
The printer should remain in contact with the surface of the product and be pushed forward through one complete
revolution of the print drum. When it is lifted off the surface of the product, the print drum will automatically return
to the same starting position.
