Avery Dennison SNAP 700 User manual

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Reference Guide 3
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FEATURE SUMMARY..................................................................................................................................2 6
DETAILED PRINTER FEATURE REVIEW - PRINTER...............................................................................3 7
PRINTER ITEM #DECISION MATRIX...............................................................................................................5 8
CONNECTIVITY ............................................................................................................................................6 9
SENSORS....................................................................................................................................................7 10
REMOTE PANEL...........................................................................................................................................8 11
VERIFIER.....................................................................................................................................................9 12
STAND-ALONE EQUIPMENT -UNWIND .........................................................................................................10 13
STAND-ALONE EQUIPMENT –SONIC KNIFE .................................................................................................11 14
OTHER PRINTER OPTIONS .........................................................................................................................12 15
OTHER EQUIPMENT ...................................................................................................................................13 16
DOCUMENTATION ......................................................................................................................................14 17
REPLACEMENT ITEMS ................................................................................................................................15 18
CHECK OUT...............................................................................................................................................16 19
SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS........................................................................................................................17 20
APPENDIX A –ON-LINE CONFIGURATION AND QUOTING.................................................................18 21
ON-LINE CONFIGURATION..........................................................................................................................18 22
RFQ –REQUEST FOR QUOTE....................................................................................................................19 23
APPENDIX B - SELECTING THE PRINTING SYSTEM............................................................................20 24
APPENDIX C –PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................22 25
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Feature Summary 42
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See the explanations and item numbers for the features below by locating the corresponding 44
paragraph numbers. For example, if you want more information on ―Ink Ribbons‖, find 45
paragraph 6.: 46
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Print Width –
5‖ (127mm)
means wider
tickets and more
productivity.
Connectivity –A
variety of options
available including serial,
Ethernet, and USB
(option).
Stock Unwind –
creates variable
back tension for
better stock tracking
and decurling. Self
centering.
Decurling –Back
tension plus back
bending removes curl
from paper stock (not
PS or fabric) for better
quality output.
Self
Centering –
Using an
easy knob,
align the
stock for
better output
and printhead
wear.
Ink Ribbons –Easy
loading, easy centering,
positive control over
unwind and rewind.
Means fewer wrinkles
and higher quality
output.
Registration
Sensors –Senses
pre-printed marks or
holes in the stock for
accurate print
placement. Adjustable
across web.
Easily Accessible
Printheads –Easier access
means printheads can be
cleaned more often leading to
better print quality and longer
life. Easy change means better
productivity.
Near Edge
Printheads –High
speed and excellent
print quality from near
edge inks. However,
still runs less
expensive flat head ink
at slower speeds.
Integrated
Cutter –Cutter
included with printer
purchase means no
post processing.
Down Stacker
–Simple, easy to
use stacker.
Barcode Verifier –
Option, provides peace
of mind by stopping the
printer for bad
barcodes.
Control Panel –
Easy buttons and
lights. Voice prompts.
More information
through PCMate.
Software –
PCMate Platinum is
bundled with the
printer and provides
control and
adjustments.
Stand-alone
Equipment
10 - Installation
11 - Packaging
12 - Decision Matrix
21 - 20‖ Unwind
22 - Sonic Knife
28 - Rewinder
29 - Manual
33 - Spare Parts
17,18, 19 –
Remote Panel
13 - USB
14 - Ethernet
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2,3
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8 - Short feed
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4 - Voltage
5 - Power cord
7 - Chinese
9 - RFID
23 –Green Platen
26 - Slitter
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Detailed Printer Feature Review - Printer 52
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1. SNAP 700 –5‖ (127mm) print width, multimedia printer (SNAP 500 is 2‖/51mm fabric only). 55
The standard printer includes a cutter and down-stacker. 56
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 Decision
See matrix below for item numbers
Select this option if….
Printing more than fabrics, wider than 2‖
Reason not to select . . .
SNAP 500 is less expensive and less complex
Upgrade in field?...
No
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2. Number of heads –1/1 or 1/0. 1/0 is a single head machine, 1/1 is a two-headed machine 60
with a head for each side. 61
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 Decision
1/1 –2 sided printing
Select this option if….
Printing on 2 sides
Reason not to select . . .
Expensive, not necessary for a vast majority of tag and
sticker applications
Upgrade in field?...
No
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3. 305 dpi –305 dots for every inch of printhead. This is the only option available. 65
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4. Voltage –115/230V –The printer can handle either voltage. You have to tell the factory 68
which one to install. Voltage also determines power cord, see below. 69
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5. Power cord –is determined by the voltage selected. 115V models will get a US power cord. 72
230V models get no power cord. Chinese models get a Chinese power cord. 73
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6. Ink Arbors –The SNAP 700 uses a different ink arbor system than the SNAP 500. 76
Therefore, there is no need to specify whether the ink widths are in inches or mms as 77
you have to specify with the SNAP 500. 78
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Note: Contact your local customer service to ensure you are using the correct thermal transfer 80
ink ribbon and care label and paper or pressure sensitive stocks. 81
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7. Chinese model –any item number with ―CHN‖ will have a Chinese power cord and 84
documentation in Chinese. Order these models for shipment to factories in mainland 85
China. Hong Kong is not considered mainland China. 86
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 Decision
Chinese Model
Select this option if….
Installing machine in China
Reason not to select . . .
Not installing in China
Upgrade in field?...
No
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8. Short feed option –a special part that allows the printer to cut shorter labels. 91
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Standard machine –Minimum is 1-1/6‖ or 27mm 93
Short feed option –Minimum is 5/8‖ or 16mm. 94
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 Decision
Short feed option
Select this option if….
Need to print tags or labels less than 1-1/6‖ or 27mm
Reason not to select . . .
Expensive, unnecessary if not doing short labels
Upgrade in field?...
Yes, adds expense –Item # 05620057
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9. RFID –the SNAP 700 can be configured with an RFID writer/reader. This comes in three 98
configurations: 99
US/Canada configuration: FCC 902-928 MHz 100
EU configuration: ETSI 865-868MHz 101
China configuration: 920.5 - 924.5MHz. 102
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 Decision
RFID Option
Select this option if….
Need RFID
Reason not to select . . .
Expensive, unnecessary if not doing RFID
Upgrade in field?...
Yes, adds expense
05620009-x US/Canada
05620021-x Europe
05620038-x China
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10. Installation –Installation charges and policies vary globally. In the US, installation is quoted 106
by field service. Contact your local office to determine the installation charges and 107
policies. 108
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11. Special Packing –If your customer requires special packing requirements, you must specify 111
those at the time of your order. There may be an expense to this special packaging 112
request. Use the item number 05SPECIALPACK for getting those requests quoted. 113
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Printer Item # Decision Matrix 118
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12. Decision Matrix –Select the item number for the appropriate requirements. 120
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Note: The ―-x‖ at the end of any item number is the release number. As features are added to 122
the standard printer model, a new item number is required. Sayre handles this 123
requirement by using the same item number and appending ―-1‖, or ―-2‖ etc. Always 124
check the on-line configuration tool for the latest item number before placing your order. 125
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All these models come with a knife and down-stacker. 127
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Item #
SNAP 700
305 dpi
Heads -1/0
Heads -1/1
Chinese
Short feed
RFID-US
RFID-EUR
RFID-CN
05620002-x
05620004-x
05620019CHN-x
05620018CHN-x
05620070-x
05620071-x
05620073CHN-x
05620072CHN-x
05620025-x
05620026-x
05620027-x
05620028-x
05620042CHN-x
05620043CHN-x
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Connectivity 131
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The SNAP 700 comes with a serial port for connecting to the PC. Other options are available for 133
connecting to the PC. 134
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13. USB –Most PCs do not have serial ports but do have USB ports. Although the printer has a 136
USB port, it is not available for downloading data. The PC must be within 5 meters from 137
the printer. 138
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 Decision
USB Option
Select this option if….
Need to download data to the printer using USB, no serial
port available on the PC.
Reason not to select . . .
Using some other method, either serial or Ethernet. USB
adds expense if selected and not used.
Upgrade in field?...
Yes
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USB Board –This is a PC board which plugs into the motherboard of the printer and accepts 142
the USB cable from the PC. 143
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 Decision
05580033 –USB Board Option
Select this option if….
Faster download speeds.
Reason not to select . . .
The USB to serial converter is much less expensive. It
operates at 115kByes which is fast enough for most tag
and care label applications.
Do not need USB communications.
Upgrade in field?...
Yes –requires service to install.
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USB to serial adapter –Item # 05581173 This plugs into the PC and converts the cable to a 146
serial plug which can then connect to the printer. This adapter comes with software to 147
redirect a COM port to USB so PCMate can find it. 148
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 Decision
05581173 –USB to Serial Adapter
Select this option if….
Want a less expensive USB option.
Reason not to select . . .
Do not need USB communications.
Require faster download speeds.
Upgrade in field?...
Yes –same item number. Requires a driver to be installed
on the PC.
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14. Ethernet –This option allows the printer to connect the factory networks. The Ethernet port 153
on the motherboard of the printer is not available. 154
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 Decision
05591105 –Ethernet Board Option
Select this option if….
Want Ethernet connectivity
Reason not to select . . .
Using serial or USB
Upgrade in field?...
Yes
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Sensors 158
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The SNAP 700 comes with the following sensors standard: 160
Top reflective –detects a high-contrast (black on white) mark or logo on the top of 161
the stock 162
Bottom reflective –detects a high-contrast (black on white) mark or log on the bottom 163
of the stock 164
Hole/slot –detects a hole anywhere on the web or a slot on either edge of the web. 165
The sensors are adjustable across the entire web. 166
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Specification: The pre-printed sensemark needs to have a minimum size of 0.33‖ (8.4mm) x 168
0.125‖ (3.2mm) with a minimum of 0.4‖ (10mm) white space prior to the mark. 169
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Other sensor options are available: 173
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15. Top Contrast –This allows for the printer to sense marks with less contrast that black on 175
white. It may also work with color marks. Testing is required for qualification. 176
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 Decision
05620006-x –Top Contrast Sensor
Select this option if….
Need sensing on lighter sense marks
Reason not to select . . .
Using a hole, slot, or black on white sensemark. This adds
expense.
Upgrade in field?...
Yes - 05620006-x
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16. Top Color –This allows for the printer to sense marks with colors, usually for care label 182
applications with less contrast that black on white. Testing is required for 183
qualification. 184
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 Decision
056200076-x –Top Color Sensor
Select this option if….
Need sensing on colors
Reason not to select . . .
Using a hole, slot, or black on white sensemark. This adds
expense.
Upgrade in field?...
Yes - 05620007-x
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Remote Panel 189
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The SNAP 700 has a very simple printer control panel on the machine. It consists of 2 buttons 191
and 4 indicator lights. More complicated adjustments and information about the printer 192
are available on the ―Virtual Control Panel.‖ This panel appears when the printer is 193
connected to PCMate. 194
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Other adjustments will be available through the Ethernet port when the printer web server is 196
introduced. This feature is not available as of November 16, 2010. 197
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If your customer is not using PCMate but wants to make adjustments to the printer, then 199
recommend the ―Remote Control Module.‖ This module consists of a panel that plugs 200
into the printer and internal cabling to attach the plug to the motherboard. This cable is 201
not standard because it adds unnecessary cost. 202
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Your customer should only require 1 panel for a print room and one cable for each printer. 204
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17. Remote Panel –Factory installed panel and harness 206
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 Decision
05580026 –Remote Panel and Harness
Select this option if….
Need both the panel and the option for a single printer in a
print room.
Reason not to select . . .
Using PCMate and the Virtual Control Panel
Upgrade in field?...
Yes –same item number
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18. Remote Panel –Panel only –Item # 05580022 212
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 Decision
05580022 –Remote Panel only
Select this option if….
Already have the internal cable but only want the panel
Reason not to select . . .
Using PCMate and the Virtual Control Panel
Upgrade in field?...
Yes –same item number
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19. Remote Panel –Internal cable, factory install 218
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 Decision
05580019F –Remote Panel Harness only
Select this option if….
Already have a panel and only want the harness.
Reason not to select . . .
Using PCMate and the Virtual Control Panel
Upgrade in field?...
Yes –05580019K, same as 05580019F but includes
documentation. Requires service to install harness.
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Verifier 223
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The SNAP 700 produces barcodes. Usually there is not problem with producing a barcode 225
because the printer will not print a barcode unless it is correct. Problems can occur if: 226
Dot out on a printhead –the printer is not able to create the correct width bars. The 227
printer does not have a way to detect this condition. 228
Ink or ribbon wrinkle –if the ribbon is wrinkling such that large gaps appear in the 229
barcode, then the barcode will not scan properly. 230
Bad stock or ink –If the stock is dirty or dusty or the ribbon has a transfer problem, the 231
barcode may not print correctly 232
Contrast adjustment –if the contrast on the printer is too low or too high, then the 233
barcode may not print correctly 234
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Proper maintenance and cleaning of the printer and printhead can avoid most of the issues 236
listed above. 237
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Bad barcodes can lead to chargebacks. Many print room supervisors want the peace of mind of 239
knowing that every barcode has been scanned. 240
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20. Barcode Verifier –The barcode verifier option includes a verifier device, mounting bracket 243
and internal connector cable. These items are not on the standard printer because of 244
cost. 245
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 Decision
05620008F-x –Barcode Verifier
Select this option if….
Wanting the peace of mind of scanning every barcode.
Reason not to select . . .
Not printing barcodes
Using some other method of assuring barcode quality.
Extra expense
Upgrade in field?...
Yes –Item # 05620008-x
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Stand-alone Equipment - Unwind 249
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The SNAP 700 can handle an 11.8‖ (290mm) supply stock roll. Some print rooms want more, 251
particularly if they are printing and commissioning RFID. A stand-alone unwind device 252
will handle 20‖ (508mm) rolls. This option includes a switch for the stock arbor to rotate 253
backwards. 254
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21. 20‖ Unwind –includes a 1.5‖ (38mm) turn roller 257
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 Decision
05620011 –20” Unwind – non RFID
Select this option if….
Want to handle large supply rolls
Reason not to select . . .
Do not need large rolls
RFID (use next item)
Upgrade in field?...
Yes –same item since this is a stand alone item
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For Service bureaus only: 260
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There is a clean roller kit available to Service Bureaus only. This part removes dust and 262
dirt from the base stock. Item # 05620015. 263
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20‖ RFID Unwind –includes a 3‖ (76mm) turn roller which protects the RFID inlay that may 267
be damaged by sharp corner turns. 268
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 Decision
05620044 –20” Unwind - RFID
Select this option if….
Want to handle large RFID supply rolls
Reason not to select . . .
Do not need large rolls
RFID (use next item)
Upgrade in field?...
Yes –to convert a 20‖ unwind in the field with a 1.5‖
(38mm) turn roller to a 3‖ (76mm) turn roller, use Item #
05620053
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For Service bureaus only: 271
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20‖ RFID Unwind with 3‖ (76mm) turn and clean rollers – Item # 05620045 273
Clean rollers upgrade to a 20‖ unwind with the 3‖ (76mm) turn – Item # 05620046 274
Clean roller and 3‖ upgrade for a 20‖ unwind with only 1.5mm turn – Item # 05620054 275
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