Brady A8500 User manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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Table of Contents
1 Licenses ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Reference to the EU Declaration of Conformity .......................................................................................................... 4
1.2 FCCandCountry-SpecicAgencyApprovalInformation ............................................................................................. 4
2 Technical Support & Repair....................................................................................................................................... 5
3 Application Engineering Services ............................................................................................................................ 6
4 Introduction................................................................................................................................................................. 7
4.1 Instructions ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.2 IntendedUse ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
4.3 SafetyInstructions ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
4.4 SafetyMarking.............................................................................................................................................................. 9
4.5 Environment ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
5 Installation................................................................................................................................................................. 10
5.1 DeviceOverview......................................................................................................................................................... 10
5.2 UnpackingandSetting-upthePrinter......................................................................................................................... 12
5.3 ConnectingtheDevice ............................................................................................................................................... 13
5.3.1 ConnectingtothePowerSupply.......................................................................................................................... 13
5.3.2 ConnectingtoaComputerorComputerNetwork ................................................................................................ 13
5.4 SwitchingontheDevice ............................................................................................................................................. 13
6 Touchscreen Display................................................................................................................................................ 14
6.1 Start Screen................................................................................................................................................................ 14
6.2 NavigationintheMenu............................................................................................................................................... 16
7 Loading Material ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
7.1 LoadingLabels ........................................................................................................................................................... 17
7.1.1 PositioningtheMediaRollontheRollRetainer................................................................................................... 17
7.1.2 InsertingtheLabelsintothePrintMechanism ..................................................................................................... 18
7.1.3 SettingtheLabelSensor...................................................................................................................................... 18
7.1.4 GuidingtheLinertotheInternalRewinder........................................................................................................... 19
7.2 SettingtheHeadLockingSystem .............................................................................................................................. 20
7.3 SettingthePeel-offEdge............................................................................................................................................ 20
7.4 LoadingTransferRibbon ............................................................................................................................................ 21
7.5 SettingtheFeedPathoftheTransferRibbon ............................................................................................................ 22
8 Printing Operation .................................................................................................................................................... 23
8.1 PrintheadProtection ................................................................................................................................................... 23
8.2 SynchronizationofthePaperFeed ............................................................................................................................ 23
8.3 Peel-offMode ............................................................................................................................................................. 23
9 Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................... 24
9.1 CleaningInformation .................................................................................................................................................. 24
9.2 CleaningthePrintRoller............................................................................................................................................. 24
9.3 CleaningthePrinthead ............................................................................................................................................... 24
10 Fault Correction........................................................................................................................................................ 25
10.1 ErrorDisplay............................................................................................................................................................... 25
10.2 ErrorMessagesandFaultCorrection......................................................................................................................... 25
10.3 ProblemSolution ........................................................................................................................................................ 27
11 Labels ........................................................................................................................................................................ 28
11.1 LabelDimensions ....................................................................................................................................................... 28
11.2 DeviceDimensions.................................................................................................................................................... 29
11.3 ReexMarkDimensions............................................................................................................................................. 30
11.4 Cut-outMarkDimensions ........................................................................................................................................... 31
12 Assembly Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................. 32
13 Index .......................................................................................................................................................................... 33

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Model Congurations
A8500 A8500Standard(300&600dpi)
Assembly Instructions for the following products
Disclaimer
ThismanualisproprietarytoBradyWorldwide,Inc.(hereafter"Brady"),andmayberevisedfromtimetotimewithoutnotice.
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function,ordesign.
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Topicality
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checkBradyID.comforthelatestupdate.
Terms and conditions
DeliveriesandperformancesareeffectedundertheGeneralconditionsofsaleofBradyPrinterA8500.
Brady Warranty
Ourproductsaresoldwiththeunderstandingthatthebuyerwilltesttheminactualuseanddetermineforhimorherself
theiradaptabilitytohis/herintendeduses.Bradywarrantstothebuyerthatitsproductsarefreefromdefectsinmaterialand
workmanship,butlimitsitsobligationunderthiswarrantytoreplacementoftheproductshowntoBrady’ssatisfactiontohave
beendefectiveatthetimeBradysoldit.Thiswarrantydoesnotextendtoanypersonsobtainingtheproductfromthebuyer.
THISWARRANTYISINLIEUOFANYOTHERWARRANTY,EXPRESSORIMPLIED,INCLUDING,BUTNOTLIMITEDTO,
ANYIMPLIEDWARRANTYOFMERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE,ANDOFANYOTHER
OBLIGATIONSORLIABILITYONBRADY’SPART.UNDERNOCIRCUMSTANCESWILLBRADYBELIABLEFORANY
LOSS,DAMAGE,EXPENSEORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGESOFANYKINDARISINGINCONNECTIONWITHTHEUSE,
ORINABILITYTOUSE,BRADY’SPRODUCTS.

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1.1 Reference to the EU Declaration of Conformity
TheBradyPrinter™A8500LabelPrintercomplieswiththerelevantfundamentalregulationsoftheEURulesforSafety
andHealth:
• Directive2006/42/EConmachinery
• Directive2014/35/EUrelatingtoelectricalequipmentdesignedforusewithincertainvoltagelimits
• Directive2014/30/EUrelatingtoelectromagneticcompatibility
• Directive2011/65/EUontherestrictionoftheuseofcertainhazardoussubstancesinelectricalandelectronic
equipment
EU Declaration of Conformity www.bradyeurope.com/conformity.
1.2 FCC and Country-Specic Agency Approval Information
NOTE:ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassAdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart
15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferencewhenthe
equipmentisoperatedinacommercialenvironment.Theequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradiofrequencyand,
ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructionmanual,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunica-
tions.Operationofthisequipmentinaresidentialareaislikelytocauseharmfulinterferenceinwhichcasetheusermay
berequiredtocorrecttheinterferenceathisownexpense.Changesormodicationsnotexpresslyapprovedbytheparty
responsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.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received,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.
Prop 65 Warning Statement
Prop65informationrelatedtothisproductisavailableatwww.BradyID.com/A8500compliance.
Canada
ICES-003 Class A Notice, Classe A
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.
CANICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)
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Warning!
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case
the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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Technical Support: Troubleshootingandhow-toguidanceandspecial
servicesviaphoneorweb.
Repair Services: Depot-basedoron-siterepairservicedependingon
Bradylocation,forbothin-warrantyandout-of-warrantyrepairneeds.
Technical Support & Repair
IntheeventyourA8500IndustrialLabelPrinterrequiresserviceorsupport,Bradyofferscomprehensive
troubleshootingsupport,setupassistance,how-toguidanceandrepairservicesglobally.Bradyoffersbothfree-
of-chargeandfee-basedlevelsofthissupport.Warrantycoverageperiod,warrantybenetsandavailabilityof
certainservicesmayvarybyBradylocation.Consultyourlocationforcompletedetails.
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Forrepairortechnicalassistance,locateyourregionalBradyTechnicalSupportofcebygoingto:
• UnitedStates:bradyid.com/techsupport
• Europe:bradyeurope.com/services
• AsiaPacic:brady.co.uk/landing-pages/global-landing-page
• Australia:bradyid.com.au/en-au/supportlanding
• Canada:bradycanada.ca
• LatinAmerica:bradylatinamerica.com
Registration Information
Toregisteryourprintergoto:
• bradycorp.com/register
Repair and Return
Ifforanyreasonyouneedtoreturntheproductforrepair,pleasecontactBradyTechnicalSupportforrepairand
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Application Engineering Services
Bradyoffersfee-basedapplicationengineeringservicesinsomelocations.Ifyouneedassistancewithadvanced
integrationofyourA8500IndustrialLabelPrinterintoacomplexdataowscenariothatisnotsupportedunder
normaltechsupportcapabilities,Brady'sApplicationEngineeringTeammaybeabletohelp.Thisteamspecializesin
customizedfee-basedservicesthatinclude:
• Customsoftwareprogramming
• Customfront-endapplicationsoftwareprogramming
• Softwaretemplatecreation
• Labelleconversion
• Scan-to-printmappingassistance
• Advancedintegrationofprinter&dataow
Note:ApplicationEngineeringServicesisnotavailableinallBradylocations-contacttheapplicationsengineering
emailbeloworcontactyourlocalBradyTechSupportlocationforavailabilityoftheseservicesinyourarea.
Contacting Brady Application Engineering
ContactBradyApplicationEngineeringviaemailat[email protected]todiscussyourapplication,
ortolearnabouttheavailabilityofservicesinyourlocation.
Application Engineering Services
Advancedintegrationandcustomprogrammingservicestosolve
complexdataowscenariosintegratingprinters,software,data
collectiondevicesanddatabases.
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4 Introduction
4.1 Instructions
Importantinformationandinstructionsinthisdocumentationaredesignatedasfollows:
Danger!
Draws attention to an exceptionally great, imminent danger to your health or life due to hazardous
voltages.
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Danger!
Draws attention to danger with high risk which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
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Warning!
Draws attention to danger with medium risk which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
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Caution!
Draws attention to danger with low risk which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
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Attention!
Draws attention to potential risks of property damage or loss of quality.
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Note!
Advice to make work routine easier or on important steps to be carried out.
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Environment!
Givesyoutipsonprotectingtheenvironment.
Handlinginstruction
Referencetosection,position,illustrationnumberordocument.
Option(accessories,peripheralequipment,specialttings).
Time Informationinthedisplay.
4.2 Intended Use
• Thedeviceismanufacturedinaccordancewiththecurrenttechnologicalstatusandtherecognizedsafetyrules.
However,dangertothelifeandlimboftheuserorthirdpartiesand/ordamagetothedeviceandothertangible
assetscanariseduringuse.
• Thedevicemayonlybeusedforitsintendedpurposeandifitisinperfectworkingorder,anditmustbeusedwith
regardtosafetyanddangersasstatedintheoperatingmanual.
• Theprinterisdesignedfortheintegrationintoaproductionline.Itisintendedexclusivelyforprintingsuitable
materialsthathavebeenapprovedbythemanufacturerandforcouplingaBradyornon-Bradyapplicatorwhich
transferslabelsfromtheprintertoaproduct.Anyotheruseorusegoingbeyondthisshallberegardedas
improperuse.Themanufacturer/suppliershallnotbeliablefordamageresultingfromunauthorizeduse;theuser
shallbeartheriskalone.
• Usagefortheintendedpurposealsoincludescomplyingwiththeoperatingmanual,includingthemanufacturer‘s
maintenancerecommendationsandspecications.

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4.3 Safety Instructions
• Thedeviceisconguredforvoltagesof100to240VAC.Itonlyhastobepluggedintoagroundedsocket.
• Onlyconnectthedevicetootherdeviceswhichhaveaprotectivelowvoltage.
• Switchoffallaffecteddevices(computer,printer,accessories)beforeconnectingordisconnecting.
• Thedevicemayonlybeusedinadryenvironment,donotexposeittomoisture(spraysofwater,mists,etc.).
• Donotusethedeviceinanexplosiveatmosphere.
• Donotusethedeviceclosetohigh-voltagepowerlines.
• Ifthedeviceisoperatedwiththecoveropen,ensurethatpeople‘sclothing,hair,jewelryetc.donotcomeinto
contactwiththeexposedrotatingparts.
• Thedeviceorpartsofitcanbecomehotwhileprinting.Donottouchduringoperation,andallowtocooldown
beforechangingmaterialandbeforedisassembly.
• Riskofcrushingwhenclosingthecover.Touchthecoverattheoutsideonly.Donotreachintotheswivelrangeof
thecover.
• Performonlythoseactionsdescribedinthisoperatingmanual.
Workgoingbeyondthismayonlybeperformedbytrainedpersonnelorservicetechnicians.
• Unauthorizedinterferencewithelectronicmodulesortheirsoftwarecancausemalfunctions.
• Otherunauthorizedworkonormodicationstothedevicecanalsoendangeroperationalsafety.
• Alwayshaveserviceworkdoneinaqualiedworkshop,wherethepersonnelhavethetechnicalknowledgeand
toolsrequiredtodothenecessarywork.
• Therearevariouswarningstickersonthedevice.Theydrawyourattentiontodangers.
Warningstickersmustthereforenotberemoved,asthenyouandotherpeoplecannotbeawareofdangersand
maybeinjured.
• Themaximumsoundpressurelevelislessthan70dB(A).
Danger!
Danger to life and limb from power supply.
Do not open the device casing.
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Warning!
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
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4.4 Safety Marking
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Figure1 Safetymarking
Danger spot !
• Risk of burning on the hot printhead assembly (1).
Do not touch the printhead during operation, and allow to cool down before
changing material and before disassembly.
• Entanglement hazard by turning roller (2).
Ensure that people‘s clothing, hair, jewelry etc. do not come into contact with the
exposed rotating parts.
4.5 Environment
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Obsoletedevicescontainvaluablerecyclablematerialsthatshouldbesentforrecycling.
Sendtosuitablecollectionpoints,separatelyfromresidualwaste.
Themodularconstructionoftheprinterenablesittobeeasilydisassembledintoitscomponentparts.
Sendthepartsforrecycling.
Theelectroniccircuitboardofthedeviceisequippedwithalithiumbattery.
Takeoldbatteriestocollectionboxesinshopsorpublicwastedisposalcenters.
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5.1 Device Overview
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1 Cover(Option)
2 HingesforBrady-applicators
3 Control panel
4 InterfaceforBrady-applicators
5 Ribbontake-uphub
6 Ribbonsupplyhub
7 Printmechanism
8 Roll retainer
9 Pivotarmwithguideroller
10 Internalrewinder
11 Guide roller
12 Transportsystem
Figure2 OverviewA8500
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13 Headlockingsystem
14 Printheadretainer
15 Printhead
16 Peel-offedge
17 Printroller
18 Labelsensor
19 Allenkey
20 Printheadlockinglever
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21 Touchscreendisplay
22 LEDPowerON
23 USBhostinterface
forUSBmemorystickorservicekey
Figure4 Control panel
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24 Powerswitch
25 Powerconnectionjack
26 Slot for SD card
27 2USBhostinterfacesforservice
key,USBmemorystick,keyboard,
barcodescanner,Bluetoothadapter,
WiFiadapter,externalcontrolpanelor
warninglight
28 USBHi-speeddeviceinterface
29 Ethernet10/100Base-T
30 Serial RS-232 C interface
31 I/Ointerface
Figure5 Connections
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5.2 Unpacking and Setting-up the Printer
Lifttheprinteroutofthebox.
Checkprinterfordamagewhichmayhaveoccurredduringtransport.
Removefoamtransportationsafeguardsneartheprinthead.
Checkdeliveryforcompleteness.
Contentsofdelivery:
• Printer
• Powercable
• USBcable
• Assemblyinstructions
• CDwithWindowsdriveranddocumentation
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Attention!
The device and printing materials will be damaged by moisture and wetness.
Set up printers only in dry locations protected from splash water.
• FixingatfourM6x10drillingsonthebottomsideofthechassis
Orientationuprightstandingonly
• FixingviabracketateachtwoM6drillingsonbothsidesofthe
chassis
Orientationvertically,turnableby360degrees
• FixingviabracketateachtwoM6drillingsonbothsidesofthe
chassis
Orientationhorizontally,withoperator'ssideup
Table1 Permittedmountingorientations
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5.3 Connecting the Device
5.3.1 Connecting to the Power Supply
Theprinterisequippedwithawideareapowerunit.Thedevicecanbeoperatedwithasupplyvoltageof
230V~/50Hzor115V~/60Hzwithoutadjustment.
1. Checkthatthedeviceisswitchedoff.
2. Plugthepowercableintothepowerconnectionsocket(25/Figure5).
3. Plugthepowercableintoagroundedsocket.
5.3.2 Connecting to a Computer or Computer Network
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Attention!
Inadequate or no grounding can cause malfunctions during operations.
Ensure that all computers and cables connected to the printer are grounded.
Connecttheprintertoacomputerornetworkbyasuitablecable.
FordetailsofthecongurationoftheotherinterfacesCongurationManual.
5.4 Switching on the Device
Whenallconnectionshavebeenmade:
Switchtheprinteronatthepowerswitch(24/Figure5).
Theprinterperformsasystemtest,andthenshowsthesystemstatusReady onthedisplay(24/Figure4).

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Theusercancontroltheoperationoftheprinterwiththecontrolpanel,forexample:
• Issuing,interrupting,continuingandcancelingprintjobs,
• Startinglabellingcycleswhenoperatingtheprinterwithapplicator,
• Settingprintingparameters,e.g.heatleveloftheprinthead,printspeed,interfaceconguration,languageand
timeofday(CongurationManual),
• Controlstand-aloneoperationwithamemorymodule(CongurationManual),
• Updatethermware(CongurationManual).
Manyfunctionsandsettingscanalsobecontrolledbysoftwareapplicationsorbydirectprogrammingwitha
computerusingtheprinter’sowncommands.ProgrammingManualfordetails.
Settingsmadeonthetouchscreendisplaymakethebasicsettingsofthelabelprinter.
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6.1 Start Screen
Afterswitchingon Duringprinting Inpausestate Afterprintjob
Figure6 Startscreen
Thetouchscreendisplayisoperateddirectlybytouch:
• Toopenamenuorselectamenuitemlightlytouchthecorrespondingsymbol.
• Toscrollinlistsslidengerupordownonthedisplay.
Openthemenu Repeatthelastprintedlabel
Interrupttheprintjob Cancelallprintjobs
Continuetheprintjob Feedablanklabel
withapplicator:
withprintjob:
Alternatelyprintingandapplyingalabel
withoutprintjob:
Startinganapplicatoraction
Table2 Symbolsonthestartscreen
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Intheheadlineseveralinformationaredisplayedaswidgetsdependingontheconguration:
Figure7 Widgetsinthestartscreen
Displaysthecurrentdatatransferintheformofafallingdrop.
TheSave data streamfunctionisactiveCongurationmanual
Allreceiveddataarestoredina.lblle.
WarningribbonendCongurationmanual
Theremainingdiameteroftheribbonsupplyrollundershootsthesetvalue.
SDcardinstalled
USBmemoryinstalled
gray:Bluetoothadapterinstalled,white:Bluetoothconnectionactive
WiFiconnectionactive
TheWiFistrengthisdisplayedbythenumberofwhitearcs.
Ethernetconnectionactive
USBconnectionactive
abcprogramactive
Clock time
Table3 Widgetsinthestartscreen
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6.2 Navigation in the Menu
Startlevel Selectionlevel Parameter/functionlevel
Figure8 Menulevels
Toopenthemenuselect onthestartscreen.
Selectathemeintheselectionlevel.
Severalthemeshavesubstructuresagainwithselectionlevels.
Toreturnfromthecurrentleveltotheupperoneselect .Toleavethemenuselect .
Continuetheselectionuntiltheparameter/functionlevelisreached.
Startafunction.Thewillcarryoutthefunctionpossiblyafterapreparingdialogue.
- or -
Selectaparametertoset.Thesetuppossibilitiesaredependingfromtheparametertype.
Logicalparameters Selectionparameters Numericalparameters Date/time
Figure9 Samplesforparametersetting
Scrollbarforroughvaluesetting
Decreasingthevaluestep-by-step
Increasingthevaluestep-by-step
Returnwithoutsavingthesetting
Returnwithsavingthesetting
Parameterisdisabled,touchingenablestheparameter
Parameterisenabled,touchingdisablestheparameter
Table4 Buttonsforparametersetting
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For adjustments and simple installation work, use the accompanying Allen key located in the upper section
of the print unit. No other tools are required for the work described here.
7.1 Loading Labels
7.1.1 Positioning the Media Roll on the Roll Retainer
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Figure10 Loadinglabelroll
1. Turnknob(5)clockwisetoreleasetherollretainer(4).
2. Removethemarginstop(6)fromtherollretainer.
3. Loadlabelroll(2)ontherollretainer(4)insuchaway,thatthelabelsarevisiblefromaboveafterunrolling.
4. Slidetherollagainstthewallplate(1).
5. Guidethelatches(7)ofthemarginstop(6)intothegrooves(3)oftherollretainer(4)andpushthemarginstop
againstthelabelroll(2).
6. Turnknob(5)counterclockwisetotightenthelabelrollandthemarginstopontherollretainer.
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7.1.2 Inserting the Labels into the Print Mechanism
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Figure11 Insertingthelabelsintotheprintmechanism Figure12 Labelfeedpath
1. Turnlever(4)counterclockwisetolifttheprinthead(2).
2. Movetheguide(6)totheoutermostpositionbyturningthespindle(7)withtheAllenkey(8).
3. Supplyalongerlabelstripofapprox.100cm.
4. Guidelabelstrip(5)totheprintunitasshowninFigure12.Thebrokenlineshowsthepathforinsidewoundlabels.
5. Guidelabelstripthroughthelabelsensor(3)tothepeel-offedge.
6. Movetheguide(6)againstthelabelstripbyturningthespindle(7).
7. Forwardthelabelstripoverthepeel-offedge(1),thatthestripreachesbackinternalrewinder.Removethelabels
fromtheoverhangingstrip.
7.1.3 Setting the Label Sensor
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Figure13 SettingtheLabelSensor
Thelabelsensorcanbeshiftedperpendiculartothedirectionofpaperowforadaptationtothelabelmedium.When
theprinterisswitchedon,ayellowLEDilluminatesthesensorposition(2).
Loosenthescrew(4).
Positionthelabelsensorwiththetab(3)insuchawaythatthesensor(2)candetectthelabelgaporareexor
perforation mark.
-or,ifthelabelsdeviatefromarectangularshape,-
Alignthelabelsensorusingthetab(3)withthefrontedgeofthelabelinthedirectionofpaperow.
Tightenthescrew(4).
Turnthelever(1)clockwisetolocktheprinthead.
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7.1.4 Guiding the Liner to the Internal Rewinder
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Figure14 Guidingthelinertotheinternalrewinder
1. Turnthelever(7)clockwisetoliftthelockingsystem(6)fromthetransportroller(5).
2. Holdtherewinder(1)rmlyandturntheknob(4)clockwiseuntilitstops.
3. Guidethelinercomingfromthepeel-offedgearoundthetransportroller(5)andthelockingsystem(6)tothe
internalrewinder(1).
4. Pushthelinerunderabracket(2)oftherewinder(1)andturntheknob(4)counterclockwiseuntilitstops.
Therewinderisfullyspread,thusgrippingthelinerrmly.
5. Turntherewinder(1)counterclockwisetotightentheliner.
6. Turnthelever(7)counterclockwisetolockthetransportsystem(5,6).

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7.2 Setting the Head Locking System
Theprintheadispushedonviatwoplungers.Thelocationoftheouterplunger(2)mustbesettothewidthofthe
labelmediumusedsoasto
• achieveevenprintqualityacrosstheentirelabelwidth
• preventwrinklesinthefeedpathofthetransferribbon
• preventprematurewearingoftheprintrollerandprinthead.
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Figure15 Settingtheheadlockingsystem
1. Turnthelever(3)clockwisetolocktheprinthead.
2. Loosenthethreadedpin(1)attheouterplunger(2)withtheAllenkey.
3. Aligntheouterplunger(2)totheouterlabeledgeandtightenthethreadedpin(1).
7.3 Setting the Peel-off Edge
Whenoperatingtheprinterwithapplicatorthelabelmustbepeeled-offcompletelyfromthelinerforthetakingoverby
the applicator.
Thepeel-offedgecanbeturnedtooptimizeespeciallytheseparationoftherearlabeledgefromtheliner.
Whentheprinterisdeliveredthepeel-offedgeisturnedintheupperendposition(1a).
Dependingontheusedmaterialandlabelsizethepeel-offedgecanbelowered(1b).
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Figure16 Settingthepeel-offedge
1. Loosenthescrew(2).
2. Turnthepeel-offedgeatthehexagon(3)asnecessary
3. Tightenthescrew(2).
4. Testthesetting.