KLR 930 User manual

1977
DEPUIS/SINCE
KLR 930
944, Des Hérons
Saint-Pie, (Qc) Canada
J0H 1W0
T: [phone]
T: 1-800-918-8777
[email protected]
www.klrsystems.com

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TABLE DES MATIÈRES
IDENTIFICATION .................................................................................................................. 4
Product number and type................................................................................................ 4
Manufacturer name and adress ....................................................................................... 4
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .......................................................................... 4
SPECIFICATION .................................................................................................................... 4
General fonction.............................................................................................................. 4
Dimensions and weight................................................................................................... 4
Electrical and pneumatic specification ........................................................................... 4
SET UP BEFORE USING THE MACHINE................................................................................. 4
Security precaution before using the machine................................................................ 4
SET-UP TO PRINT............................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Type Installation:....................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Printing Tape Threading:........................................................................................... 5
1.3 Tape Feed Length:..................................................................................................... 7
1.4 ................................................................................................................................... 7
1.4.1 ................................................................................................................................ 7
1.4.2 ................................................................................................................................ 7
Mechanical setting.......................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Printing Tape Supply Roll Brake: ............................................................................... 8
2.2 Anvil Adjustment:...................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Automatic Compensator drive the tape: .................................................................. 9
2.4 Cylinder adjustment :................................................................................................ 9
2.5 Type Face to worktable Distance.............................................................................. 9
Fonctions/situations exceptionnelles ............................................................................ 10
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ........................................................................................ 11
Operator maintenance................................................................................................... 11
Cleaning Tape Guide Rollers:....................................................................................... 11
System Lubrication:...................................................................................................... 11
Air filter Regulator:....................................................................................................... 11
Mechanical maintenance............................................................................................... 11

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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR BY KLR SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN ................... 12
Technican address......................................................................................................... 12
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS AND SUPPLY ................................................................ 12
KLR Printing supply..................................................................................................... 13

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IDENTIFICATION
Product number and type
KLR930
Printer
Left/right : right
Serial num : 201567
Manufacturer name and address
KLR SYSTEMS INC.
565 DESRANLEAU EST,
SAINT-HYACINTHE, QUÉBEC, CANADA
J2T 2L9
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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SPECIFICATION
General function
KLR air printer characteristics:
Speed: up to 100 print by minute
Could be mounted on any automatic KWIK LOK machine
Equipped with a safety door. Opening the door stops the printer assuring maximum
safety for the operator and minimizing the accident risk.
Equipment described in this manual has been carefully designed and manufactured to
high KLR standards. Special attention has been devoted to convenience of operation
while simultaneously providing effective hazard protection for operating personnel.
Dimensions and weight
25 pounds
Electrical and pneumatic specification
Pneumatic 1 CFM @ 80 PSI
SET UP BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
Security precaution before using the machine
Install in vertical position so that air flow is in direction of arrow stamped on body of
unit. Before piping-in, blow out line to remove scale or other foreign matter. If pipe
compound is used, apply only to male threads and just enough to make tight joints.

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SET-UP TO PRINT
1.1 Type Installation:
Insert the desired type into the master plate as shown in the diagram below. Be sure the
shoulder of the type is against the cavity of the master plate. All slots of the master plate
must be filled with type (and spacers) to keep the type snug.
Slide the master plate with type into the print head over the end of the master plate (see
diagram 1). Be sure is enter completely and fixed with the plunger and fixed the master
plate in place.
1.2 Printing Tape Threading:
Place a card board rewind core on the rewind
spindle (diagram 2 –number 3) (disc placed
on spindle first). If the core does not fit
tightly, squeeze the core to make it egg
shaped prior to installing it.
Thread the printing tape through the machine
as shown in. Install the remaining two guide
discs on top of the printing tape supply roll
and rewind roll. Close the safety door before
start to print.

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NOTE: During the machine installation, it may be necessary to adjust the position of tape
guide roller (diagram 2 –number 1) for proper clearance between the printing tape and
the closure track. Adjust the rollers so the tape is just clearing the closure track. If the
tape hits the closure track, the ink surface of the tape may be scratched. Also, a greater
possibility of tape breakage occurs if the tape is set to far back from the closure track.

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1.3 Tape Feed Length:
The tape feed length is controlled by a screw between the stroke cylinder.
Generally, use ¼’’ for one line of type, ¾’’ for two lines and 1’’ for three lines.
To turn the screw adjustment to the desire setting, the print head must be in the
out (or print) position. Remove the air line from the regulator, if connected, and
manually slide the head forward. Set the screw and reapply air and tight nut at the time
the adjustment is complete. (See diagram 3)
1.4 Relationship between the Air
Pressure/Print, Dwell Control and Tape
Rewind.
1.4.1 The amount of air pressure
required (regulator gauge) is
dependant on the number of
characters being printed. With three
full lines of type, the regulator should
be set at approximately 60-65 PSI.
With decreased amounts of type, the
air pressure should be decreased
proportionately, but not set below
40PSI which is the minimum pressure
for the air valves to function properly.
(Loosen; pull up the regulator knob
prior to turning the knob). (Diagram
4)
1.4.2 The tape rewind is driven by the return stroke of
the print head air cylinder. This return stroke must be
slowed down to prevent jerking the rewind roll (possibly
causing tape breakage or loose tape between the supply
and rewind rolls). Flow control muffler (xxx) controls
the air exhaust of the cylinder return stroke. Turning the
screw in the center of the muffler clockwise slows down
the air exhaust (return stroke) and counter clockwise
speeds up the exhaust.

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Adjust this muffler until there is smooth and complete tape rewind. The rewind control
may have to be readjusted when there is an air pressure setting change on the system.
(Diagram 5)
Instruction location
The documentation is available with the product and on the web site
www.klrsystems.com
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
To be conserve for future reference
Mechanical setting
2.1 Printing Tape Supply Roll Brake:
The tape supply roll brake prevents the supply roll from continuing to turn (due to inertia)
after the tape feed has stopped. The spring tension forcing the brake bar against the tape
roll can be varied by loosening the lock nut on the stud and turning the stud. Adjust it
only enough pressure to prevent the supply roll turning –too much pressure increases the
possibility of tape breakage. (Diagram 6)
2.2 Anvil Adjustment:
If the printing pressure didn’t print
horizontally across the closure, adjust
as follows:
1- It is possible to move the
anvil left to right horizontally to select
a best position for printing.

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2- Loosen the two hex head screw under the frame block anvil. The block is on a
pivot. (Diagram 6)
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2.3 Automatic Compensator drive the tape:
The rewind mechanic transfer drive from the tape
feed roll to the rewind roll. The compensator
adjusts the proportion drive tape automatic from
the bigger roll tape to the small core tape and
reverse. It’s very simple and very accurate.
(Diagram 8)
2.4 Cylinder adjustment:
Under the frame it haves two
screws 9/16, back to cylinder
you have an Allen screw and
a nut 3/8 same who support
the safety door. You have to
tight or loose the Allen
screw to move the cylinder
front or back for more
pressure or low pressure
tight again the two screws
9/16 under the frame.
(Diagram 9)
2.5 Type Face to worktable Distance
When the printer cylinder is extended full out
towards the worktable, there should be .030’’

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between the face of the type and the surface of the worktable. To set this .030’’, loosen
hex lock nut.
Fonctions/situations exceptionnelles
Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Tape Breakage
Air pressure
Reduce the air pressure if the type id
piercing through the tape.
Tape Rewinding Too Fast
Slow down the return stroke of the air
cylinder
Tape Alignment
Reposition the tape guide rollers if the
type is striking the edge of the tape.
There should be unused tape completely
around each print on the tape.
Incomplete Print
Air Pressure
See section 1,4,1
Print Head/Worktable Preset
See section 2,5
Distance
Tape Feed Lenght
Reset the tape feed lenght if prints are
overlapping on the foil (see section 1,3)
Worn Type
Replace it
Worn Master plate
Replace it
Too much space between prints
Tape Feed Adjustment
See section 1,3 and readjust.
on the tape
Supply Roll Brake
If the tensioner is applying too little
pressure against the supply roll, the
inertia from the rewinding stroke of the
machine will keep the rewind and supply
rolls of tape turning, producing a tape
feed
lenght longer than the preset distance on
the dial.
Incomplete Rewind
Rewind Core
Core is slipping on the rewind spindle
Check the spring steel.