
Table of Contents
How to Use This Guide ........................................................................................ 3
Chapter 1: Safety ............................................................................................... 5
1.1 Symbol Index ........................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Safety Labeling and Location Information ............................................................... 5
1.3 Proper Usage ......................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Environmental Requirements .................................................................................. 6
Chapter 2: Introduction ....................................................................................... 7
2.1 PL1200 Features .................................................................................................... 7
2.2 PL1200 Hardware Description ................................................................................. 8
2.3 Docking Station ...................................................................................................... 8
2.4 The Labeler Unit .....................................................................................................9
2.5 Mounting and Removing the PL1200 Unit ................................................................. 9
2.6 Mandrels and Reels ................................................................................................ 12
2.7 Labeling Mechanics .................................................................................................13
2.8 Sensors ..................................................................................................................16
2.9 Switches .................................................................................................................20
Chapter 3: Installation ......................................................................................... 23
3.1 Installing the PL1200 Docking Station ...................................................................... 23
3.2 PL1200 Software .................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 4: Operations .......................................................................................... 25
4.1 Docking and Removing the PL1200 Labeling Unit ..................................................... 25
4.2 About Changing Media Reels ................................................................................... 26
4.3 Installing the Label Media Reels .............................................................................. 29
4.4 Removing the Label Media Reels ............................................................................ 31
4.5 Installing the Thermal Transfer Media Reels ............................................................ 31
4.6 Removing the Thermal Transfer Media Reels ........................................................... 33
4.7 About the Calibration Sequence .............................................................................. 33
4.8 About Label Positioning Logic ................................................................................. 34
4.9 About Labels and Printing ...................................................................................... 34
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