Avery Dennison SNAP 700 Operating manual

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Operator’s and Service Manual
Avery Dennison
SNAPTM 700 Printer
SNAPTM 700 RFID Printer
05621398 Rev 4.8 02/17 © 2017 Avery Dennison Corp. All rights reserved
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User’s Manual—SNAP™ 700 Printer
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WARNING
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operations.
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference
Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte
toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada

User’s Manual—SNAP™ 700 Printer
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User’s Manual—SNAP™ 700 Printer
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Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION 9
2.0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 11
3.0 INSTALLATION 13
3.1 Preparing for the installation 13
3.1.1 AC Power Line 13
3.1.2 Location Considerations 13
3.1.3 PC Requirements 14
3.1.4 User Safety 15
3.2 Receiving 15
3.3 Unpacking 16
3.3.1 Removing the printer from the carton 16
3.3.2 Inspection/Inventory Checklist 17
3.3.3 Downloading Support Documentation 18
3.3.4 Disassembly and Disposal 18
3.4 Printer Description 19
3.4.1 Component Descriptions 19
3.4.2 Printer Configurations 20
3.5 Printer Setup 21
3.5.1 Attaching the Stacker 21
3.5.2 Attaching the Unwind Assembly 22
3.5.3 Checking the Main Fuse Configuration 22
3.5.4 Installing the Power Cord 23
3.6 Communications Cable Installation 24
3.6.1 Serial Cable 24
3.6.2 USB Cable 24
3.7 Networking Setup 25
3.7.1 BIOS settings 25
3.7.2 Connecting the networking cable 25
3.7.3 Setting the Printer IP Address 26
3.8 PCMate Platinum Software Installation 27
3.9 Printing a Test Label 27
3.9.1 Loading Supplies 27
3.9.2 Turning the Printer on 27
3.9.3 Selecting the Test Format 28
3.9.4 Printing the Test Labels 28

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4.0 OPERATION 29
4.1 Loading Supplies 29
4.1.1 Installing Ink to the Top Ink Supply Station 29
4.1.2 Installing Ink to the Bottom Ink Supply Station 32
4.1.3 Loading the Stock 32
4.1.4 Butt Splice 34
4.1.5 3.1.5 Threading Diagrams 35
4.2 Sending a Print Job to the Printer 36
4.3 Printing Labels 36
4.3.1 The Control Panel 36
4.3.2 Printing 37
4.3.3 Handling the Leader 37
4.3.4 Feeding the stock 37
4.3.5 Errors 38
4.3.6 End of Day 38
4.3.7 Clearing Print Jobs 38
4.4 Using Pre-Printed Stock 39
4.4.1 Selecting the Sensor 39
4.4.2 Aligning the Stock to the Sensor 39
4.4.3 Aligning the Sensor to the Stock 40
4.5 Option Menu System 40
4.5.1 Running Test Patterns 41
4.5.2 Setting / Adjusting Voice Button Volume 43
5.0 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS 45
5.1 Print Head Adjustments 45
5.1.1 Adjusting Print Head Pressure 45
5.1.2 Adjusting Density (Darkness) 46
5.2 Adjusting the Stacker 46
5.2.1 Stacker Position 46
5.2.2 Toggle Switch 46
5.2.3 Stacker Angle 47
5.2.4 Platform 47
5.2.5 Static brush 48
5.3 Virtual Control Panel 49
5.3.1 Introduction 49
5.3.2 Changing Printer Settings in PCMate 50
5.3.3 Print/Cut Adjust Tab 51
5.3.4 Selecting the Printer Language 52
5.3.5 Setting the Date and Time 52
5.3.6 Enabling or Disabling the Cutter 53
5.3.7 Selecting the Print Speed 53
5.3.8 Selecting the Flagging Mode 53
5.3.9 Selecting the Sense Mark Type 54
5.3.10 Setting the Default Transfer 54

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5.3.11 Viewing the Life Counts 55
5.3.12 Firmware 55
5.3.13 Print Quality 56
5.3.14 Other information on VCP 56
5.4 Web Server 57
5.4.1 Viewing and Changing the Printer Settings 57
5.4.2 Converting the DHCP Address to a Static Address 58
5.4.3 Resetting the Printer to DHCP Mode 59
5.4.4 Troubleshooting the Network Connection 59
6.0 MAINTENANCE 60
6.1 Print Head Cleaning and Handling 60
6.1.1 Handling Techniques 60
6.1.2 Cleaning Procedures 61
6.2 Print Head Replacement 62
6.3 Lubrication 65
6.4 Rotary Knife Assembly 65
6.4.1 Removing and Replacing the Knife Assembly 66
6.4.2 Adjust the Knife Home Position 69
6.5 Rubber Roller Replacement 69
7.0 SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS 70
7.1 Stock (Web) Guide Position 70
7.2 Stock (Web) Guide Width Adjustments 70
7.3 Stock Feed 70
7.4 Knife Shear Adjustment 71
8.0 UPGRADING THE PRINTER FIRMWARE 73
8.1 Introduction 73
8.2 Selecting the UPG file 73
8.3 Getting the UPG file 73
8.3.1 Getting UPG file using D2Comm 73
8.3.2 Getting UPG file without using D2Comm 74
8.4 Performing the Upgrade 74
8.4.1 Unzipping the file 74
8.4.2 Upgrading through PCMate 75
8.4.3 Upgrading through USB Flash Drive 78
8.4.4 Upgrading through the Webserver 79
9.0 ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING 82
9.1 Power Up / Sign On / Communications 82

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9.2 Stock / Ink Advance 85
9.3 Print 86
9.4 Cut / Stack 88
9.5 Printer Errors 89
10.0 MECHANICAL TROUBLESHOOTING 95
10.1 Stock 95
10.2 Ink 96
10.3 Print 96
10.4 Knife 96
10.5 Stacker 97
11.0 APPENDICES 98
11.1 Fuse Configuration 98
11.2 Ink and Stock Transfer Types 99
11.3 Printer Specifications 101
11.4 Factory / Field Installation of Top Sensor Assemblies 103
11.4.1 Installation Procedure 103
11.5 Programming the Contrast Sensors 107
11.5.1 Programming the Contrast Sensor 108
11.5.2 Programming the Color Contrast Sensor 109
11.6 Factory / Field Installation of High Speed Verifier Assembly 111
11.6.1 Installation Procedure - Mechanical 111
11.6.2 Installation Procedure - Electrical 113
11.6.3 Installation –Rear Cover 114
11.7 Warranty Policy 115
11.7.1 Service 116
11.8 8. Option Menu System Flowchart 117
12.0 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS 118
12.1 Electrical System Schematic 119
12.2 Harness Connections 120
13.0 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS 121
13.1 Unwind Assembly 122
13.2 Unwind Assembly RFID 3” / 4” 124
13.3 Unwind Motor Assembly 126
13.4 Decurler Assembly 128

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13.5 Web Guide Assembly 130
13.6 Sensor Tray Assembly 132
13.7 Sensor Tray RFID Assembly 134
13.8 Top Print Head Assembly 136
13.9 Bottom Print Head Assembly 138
13.10 Print Head Assembly 140
13.11 Platen Roller Assembly 142
13.12 Ink Arbor Assembly 144
13.13 Ink Unwind / Rewind Motor(s) Assembly 146
13.14 Drive Assembly 148
13.15 Knife Assembly 150
13.16 Nip Roller Assembly 152
13.17 Knife / Drive Motors Assembly 154
13.18 Knife Drive Motor Assembly RFID 156
13.19 RFID Reader Assembly 158
13.20 Covers Assembly 160
13.21 Cooling Fans Assembly 162
13.22 Stacker Assembly (Sheet 1 of 2) 164
13.23 Stacker Assembly (Sheet 2 of 2) 166
14.0 ADDENDUM I –HANDLING PROCEDURES 169
15.0 ADDENDUM II –SHORT FEED 171
15.1.1 Short Feed O-Ring Replacement 171
15.1.2 Short Feed Assembly 172
15.1.3 Short Feed Assembly Part List 173
16.0 REVISION RECORD 175

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1.0 Introduction
AVERY DENNISON has designed the SNAPTM 700 printer for simple installation,
easy operation, and dependability. Use your printer to produce two-sided,
brand/care labels, paper hang tags and self-adhesive stickers for your apparel,
footwear, or other products needing identification. Printing up to a speed of up to
7 inches (178 mm) per second for care labels and 12 inches (305mm) per
second for tags and stickers, (supply dependent) the SNAP 700 printer features
quick change-outs of inks and tapes, multilingual voice prompts, and easy
operating system updates. Finally, the SNAP 700 printer supports various
options including RFID.
The SNAP 700 multiple head printer can have two different head configurations
when ordered. This manual covers both configurations.
This manual guides the printer operator as an easy-to-use, quick-reference
guide. It contains procedures for receiving, handling, set-up, installation,
operation, and maintenance of the SNAP 700 printer.
Please read this section of the manual to familiarize yourself with the printer and
to guide you through the initial receiving and set-up of your new SNAP 700
printer. Throughout this manual, a system of NOTES, CAUTIONS, and
WARNINGS identify key information to ensure your personal safety and to proper
printer operation. Please review these carefully.
We also strongly suggest that you watch the 17-minute training video,
which is available on the Avery Dennison support web site. Refer to the
documentation included with the printer for more details.
NOTES call attention to information that is especially
significant to understanding and operating the equipment.
CAUTION notices inform you of actions or situations in
which the printer might be damaged.
WARNING notices describe situations in which lack of
attention or insufficient equipment knowledge could cause
either personal injury or damage to the printer.
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