User’s Manual SLPA7000r Smart Label Printer Applicator
User’s Manual SLPA7000r Smart Label Printer Applicator
IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION PRINTER WARRANTY Printronix® warrants to the purchaser that under normal use and service, this printer (excluding the thermal printhead) purchased hereunder shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment from Printronix.
Model ____________ Setup Values Software Version ___________________________ Touch-Blo Control ___________________________ Print Mode ___________________________ Apply Mode ___________________________ Print Darkness ___________________________ Machine Type ___________________________ Pinch Roller ___________________________ Random Stroke Delay ___________________________ Cycle Time Delay ___________________________ Cylinder Extend Time ___________________________ Vacuum Delay Time _______
Communication Notices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. CE Notice (European Union) Marking by the CE symbol indicates compliance of this Printronix system to the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union.
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Table Of Contents 1 Introduction ......................................................... 15 Printronix Customer Support Center.................................................... 15 Printronix Supplies Department..................................................... 15 Corporate Offices .......................................................................... 16 To Replace Parts .......................................................................... 16 To Order Parts ..................................
Table of Contents 2 Operation ............................................................ 35 Control Panel ....................................................................................... 35 LCD ............................................................................................... 36 Keypad .......................................................................................... 36 Key and Indicator Descriptions .....................................................
Table of Contents MEDIA CONTROL Menu................................................................... 108 MEDIA CONTROL Submenus .................................................... 110 CALIBRATE CTRL Menu .................................................................. 125 CALIBRATE CTRL Submenus.................................................... 126 PRINTER CONTROL Menu .............................................................. 131 PRINTER CONTROL Submenus........................................
Table of Contents 5 Troubleshooting ................................................ 203 Introduction ........................................................................................ 203 What You Should Know About Print Quality ............................... 203 How To Maximize Printhead Life ................................................ 203 Troubleshooting At A Glance ...................................................... 204 Start Here .........................................................
Table of Contents B Options.............................................................. 253 Expansion Modules ........................................................................... 253 Beacon Package Options .................................................................. 253 Fault/Warning Beacon Package.................................................. 254 Label On Pad Sensor .................................................................. 254 Mounting The Beacon ...............................
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1 CAUTION Introduction Thoroughly review this manual before attempting to install, set up, and operate the SLPA. Printronix Customer Support Center IMPORTANT Please have the following information available prior to calling the Printronix Customer Support Center: • • • • Model number • • • Is the problem with a new install or an existing printer? Serial number (located on the back of the printer) Installed options (i.e.
Chapter 1 Printronix Customer Support Center Corporate Offices Printronix, Inc. 14600 Myford Road P.O. Box 19559 Irvine, CA 92623-9559 Phone: (714) 368-2300 Fax: (714) 368-2600 Printronix, Inc. Nederland BV P.O. Box 163, Nieuweweg 283 NL-6600 Ad Wijchen The Netherlands Phone: (31) 24 6489489 Fax: (31) 24 6489499 Printronix Schweiz GmbH 42 Changi South Street 1 Changi South Industrial Estate Singapore 486763 Phone: (65) 6542 0110 Fax: (65) 6546 1588 Visit the Printronix web site at www.printronix.
To Order Parts To Order Parts Go to the Illustrated Parts Breakdown (IPB) in the SLAP7000r Maintenance Manual, which contains drawings of all printer assemblies. Next to each illustration is a list of the parts shown and their part numbers. When locating parts, note the following: • If a part number is listed you can order that part or assembly. If a component is part of a field kit, order the kit. • Parts marked “Ref” (reference) are not spared or are part of another assembly.
Chapter 1 Printronix Customer Support Center Manual Conventions • Control panel keys are printed in bold, uppercase letters. Example: Press the PAUSE key to take the printer offline. • Control panel keys are often shown by their symbol or icon (located on the control panel directly below the key). Example: Press the ↵ to select it. • Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) messages are printed in uppercase letters inside quotation marks ( “ ” ).
General Operation Overview General Operation Figure 1. SLPA Dimensions This document contains information and instructions for the Printronix Smart Label Printer Applicator (SLPA). The SLPA can print label patterns up to 4.1 inches (104 mm) wide and applies them by means of a pneumatic applicator system, although optional methods of applying the label are available by design.
Chapter 1 Overview Operating Specifications Operating Environment The SLPA is designed for general use in warehouse and industrial environments. It should not be exposed to liquids or damaging chemical vapors, and will function properly in environments with an ambient temperature between 40o to 100o F (4o to 38o C). Minimizing unnecessary exposure to dirt and dust is also recommended. NOTE: Optional enclosures may be purchased to protect the products in unusually harsh environments.
Storage, Shipping, & Handling Storage, Shipping, & Handling Storage • • • • Store the SLPA in a clean dry area. Storage temperatures should be between -40o to 150o F (-40o to 65o C). Do not store the SLPA with labels or printing ribbon installed. Store the SLPA in its original packaging if possible. Shipping • Observe storage conditions when shipping. Retain the shipping materials if the SLPA is intended to be moved from site to site.
Chapter 1 Safety Safety Warnings And Cautions 22 WARNING Printronix has provided the necessary guards and warnings within the confines of the SLPA, but cannot anticipate each customer’s individual installation and operational environments. It is the customer’s responsibility to provide in-house safety guards to provide adequate worker safety for their respective production settings. WARNING An input signal from the product sensor activates the SLPA when it is powered on.
Operating Precautions Operating Precautions Proper operation of the SLPA depends upon timely maintenance and appropriate operation. Always observe the following precautions: • Use label stock which is designed for use with the SLPA. Printronix supplied replacement stock is recommended. • Ensure that a regulated air supply is used for the pneumatic system. Use the appropriate filters for the removal of dirt, oil, and excessive moisture.
Chapter 1 The SLPA7000r Series Label Printer The SLPA7000r Series Label Printer The SLPA7000 Series is a family of direct thermal and thermal transfer printers designed to print labels and tags from any MS-DOS®, Windows®, or ASCII-based computer. Printronix Dynamic Print Control provides exceptional print quality. A circuit monitors the data to be printed and automatically adjusts the energy applied to the thermal printhead for maximum performance.
Optional Features • Standard interfaces: • Serial: RS-232 • USB 2.0 Universal Serial Bus • Parallel: Centronics®-compatible parallel, IEEE® 1284 compliant parallel NOTE: The interface cable needed to connect the printer to the host device is supplied by the user. Optional Features The following options are also available: • Fonts: A selection of fonts can be loaded from the host computer into printer memory. Once loaded, these fonts are accessed in the same way as the resident fonts.
Chapter 1 The SLPA7000r Series Label Printer Thermal Printer Media Because there are two modes of operation, there are two kinds of thermal printer paper: • Direct thermal paper: This paper is coated with chemicals that act as accelerators, ink, and ink binders. In direct thermal mode, the heat from the thermal printhead contacts the paper and causes a chemical reaction on the surface of the paper.
Thermal Printer Technology Dynamic Print Control Print quality in thermal printers depends on how well the thermal ribbon and thermal transfer paper respond to the heat of the thermal printhead. The thermal printhead must reach a specific temperature to print, then must cool down in the shortest possible time after printing. Print quality therefore depends on precise control of the energy supplied to the thermal dots.
Chapter 1 Installing The SLPA Installing The SLPA Unpacking Your SLPA The SLPA has been securely packaged for protection during transportation. Once received, follow the steps outlined below to ensure that the SLPA is not damaged. 1. Remove the top layer of protective paper from the SLPA. 2. Lift the SLPA from the protective bottom layer of the box.
Optional Mounting Accessories Figure 2. Mounting Hole Configuration CAUTION IMPORTANT The mounting plates of the SLPA are 0.375 inches (9.25 mm) thick. When mounting the SLPA, use screws that will secure the assembly into place but will not penetrate deeper than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) in the SLPA. Retain cap screws in mounting holes that are not to be utilized. Optional Mounting Accessories See “Mounting Accessories” on page 256. Mounting The Beacon See “Mounting The Beacon” on page 255.
Chapter 1 Installing The SLPA Air, Power, And Communications Connections CAUTION Any external communications cables to be used with the SLPA must be properly shielded and grounded. Failure to provide proper shielding or grounding for these cables could result in malfunctioning or damage to the SLPA. After mounting the SLPA, connect the system as follows: Beacon Port Pad Home Port Interface Connections Between the SLPA and External Equipment Connections to the Controller Board Figure 3.
Air, Power, And Communications Connections Air Pressure Adjustment Knob Air Pressure Gauge To Air Supply Hose Air Hose to SLPA IN Air Supply Connector OUT Quick Connect Air Fitting Figure 4. Air Filter 6. If you have a fault warning beacon, connect it to the beacon port. (Figure 3.) The fault warning beacon can also be mounted remotely from the SLPA. (An optional 12 feet cable extension is available.) 7. Mount the air filter according to requirements.
Chapter 1 Installing The SLPA Quick Connect Air Fitting AC Power Receptacle Power Switch Figure 5. Power Panel 10. Connect the opposite end of the air hose to the quick connect air fitting on the power panel. (Figure 5.) NOTE: Make certain that all communication port parameters have been configured according to purchase order requirements. Print parameters must be programmed correctly to achieve the best possible print quality. The factory settings are sufficient for most applications.
Adjusting The Voltage Adjusting The Voltage Power Switch AC Power Receptacle Selected Voltage Facing Arrows Slot Active Fuse Fuse Holder Assembly Figure 6. Adjusting the Voltage The facing arrows indicate the selected voltage setting. (Figure 6.). If the setting is incorrect, adjust the voltage as follows: 1. Set the power switch to O (Off). 2. Insert the tip of a flat tip screwdriver into the slot above the fuse holder assembly, and twist to remove the assembly. 3.
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2 Operation Control Panel The operation and system status of the SLPA are provided on the control panel. Information concerning the SLPA is displayed on the liquid crystal display (LCD), while commands are given to the SLPA through the control panel keypad. Control valves are provided for refined adjustments to the pneumatic system. IMPORTANT It is important to become familiar with all of the operations, readouts, and components of the control panel.
Chapter 2 Control Panel LCD The LCD is a 2 line by 16 character per line reflective display with a light emitting diode (LED) backlight. The LCD displays system information on the SLPA when performing system set-up procedures, print batch status during operation, and system information in a fault condition. Keypad The keypad is used to place the SLPA in operation, to perform calibration or testing, or to modify the systems operating parameters.
Keypad Table 1. Control Panel Keys Indicator or Key Print key Description Print key – (decrease) key in Menu mode. Online Mode Prints the next label in the buffer. Offline Mode None Menu Mode Scrolls left through current menu options. Decreases option values in submenus. Feed key Feed key ↑ (up arrow) key in Menu mode. Apply key Apply key Advances the media one label length. None Scrolls current menu selection up one level. Manually applies the label.
Chapter 2 Control Panel Key and Indicator Descriptions For the locations of these keys and indicators, refer to Figure 7 on page 35. Online Status Indicator The SLPA is online when the Online status indicator light is on. When the SLPA is offline, the light is off. Pause Key When the SLPA is online or in Menu mode, the Pause key takes the SLPA offline (offline mode) and suspends all SLPA operations, but operations do not cease until the current print or apply cycles have been completed.
Key and Indicator Descriptions Menu Key and Data Indicator Light When the SLPA is either online or offline, the Menu key takes the SLPA offline and into Menu mode. In Menu mode, the Menu key scrolls through the Main menu of the SLPA’s operating system. It permits the operator to set or change various operating parameters. The Data indicator light on the Menu key is green when data is in the system. This data refers to the information printed on the label.
Chapter 2 Control Panel Pneumatic Control Valves And Gauges Air Cylinder Regulator NOTE: You may also adjust the cylinder delay time through the Applicator Delay menu. See “Applicator Delay Menu” on page 195. The air cylinder regulator (CYLINDER valve) is used to regulate the air to the applicator cylinder. The regulator setting affects how quickly the applicator pad will extend (apply stroke) and return (return stroke) during the apply cycle.
Threading The Label Roll Setup Threading The Label Roll Pivoting Deck Deck Lock Lever Figure 8. The Printhead Assembly 1. Press the Pause key to take the SLPA offline. 2. Open the pivoting deck by rotating the deck lock lever fully clockwise.
Chapter 2 Setup Label Roll Core Label Roll Retainer Label Roll Hub Label Roll Hub Collar Cam Lock Figure 9. Mounting Label Media 3. Loosen the cam lock located on the collar of the label roll hub. 4. Slide the label roll retainer off the label roll hub. 5. Remove the empty label roll core, if necessary, from the label roll hub.
Threading The Label Roll Label Roll Back Stop Label Roll Spindle Label Roll Retainer Label Collar Label Roll Cam Lock Figure 10. Loading Label Media 6. Slide the new label roll onto the label roll hub (unwinding counterclockwise) and against the label roll back stop. 7. Angle the flat edge of the collar so that it aligns with the flat edge of the label roll spindle. 8. Place the label roll retainer onto the label roll spindle until it is flush with the label roll, then tighten the black cam lock.
Chapter 2 Setup Label Roll Retainer Label Roll Brake Assembly Printhead Platen Media Damper Backing (Liner) Path Figure 11. Loading Labels 9. Unwind approximately 3.0 feet (91cm) of media from the label roll. If your label roll does not have a leader, remove the labels from the backing. The empty backing (leader) will act as a leader to thread the media through the SLPA components. 10. Pull the brake assembly away from the label roll back stop (behind the label roll retainer) to release the tension.
Threading The Label Roll Lower Media Sensor Leader Media Guard Fixed Guide Media Sensor Handle Media Width Guide Media Damper Figure 12. Threading Media Through the Printhead Assembly 12. Slide the media width guide close to the outside end of the media damper. 13. Thread the leader under the media damper and then between the platen (rubber drive roller) and the printhead. 14. Verify that the inside edge of the leader is against the fixed guide on the bottom of the media damper. 15.
Chapter 2 Setup Printhead Assembly Upper Media Sensor Visible Red Beam Lower Sensor Upper Sensor Handle Platen Roller Figure 13. Threading the Leader 17. Slide the upper sensor directly over the lower sensor. 18. Thread the leader between the printhead assembly and across the top of the platen roller.
Threading The Label Roll Media Edge Platen Peel Bar Figure 14. Aligning Media 19. Align the inside edge of the media with the inside edge of the peel bar. 20. Thread the leader over the peel bar, then between the lower platen roller and the air jet. 21. Follow the label guide arrows from the printhead, around the rollers to the media rewind spool. 22. Fold the leading edge of the leader and insert it into the slit on the rewind spool. Make sure the leader lines up closely to the SLPA panel. 23.
Chapter 2 Setup Pivoting Deck Deck Lock Lever Figure 15. Locking the Pivoting Deck 25. Ensure that the label path is clear of obstructions, then close the pivoting deck and rotate the deck lock lever fully counterclockwise. This locks the pivoting deck and printhead assembly into the printing position. IMPORTANT Ensure the pivoting deck is down and locked before attempting to advance media or print. Failure to do so will cause the PRINTHEAD UP fault message to display. 26.
Loading Ribbon Loading Ribbon Ribbon Take-Up Core Ribbon Take-Up Spindle Pivoting Deck Ribbon Supply Spindle Ribbon Roll Deck Lock Lever Figure 16. Loading Ribbon 1. Press the Pause key to take the SLPA offline. 2. Install the ribbon take-up core on the ribbon take-up spindle. NOTE: The first ribbon take-up fiberboard core comes with the SLPA. Thereafter, use the fiberboard core from the old (used up) ribbon. 3.
Chapter 2 Setup Ribbon Printhead Rear Ribbon Guide Roller Figure 17. Threading Ribbon Through the Printhead Assembly 5. Thread the end of the ribbon under the rear ribbon guide roller, then between the platen and the printhead using the dotted line etched on the front center wall plate.
Loading Ribbon Ribbon Take-up Core Ribbon Ribbon Take-up Spindle Figure 18. Attaching the Ribbon to the Take-up Core 6. Wrap the ribbon from the front of the printhead assembly to the top of the ribbon take-up spindle. Attach the ribbon to the take-up core on the ribbon take-up spindle with tape. When installing a new roll of ribbon, attach the ribbon leader adhesive strip to the ribbon take-up core.
Chapter 2 Setup Positioning The Air Jets When a printed label is being fed from the SLPA onto the applicator pad, it must be held against the pad so that it can be properly positioned. The air jets located on the air jet tube direct air at the label while it is being fed, so that it does not bend or fall from the pad. Once proper positioning is achieved, the vacuum of the applicator pad initiates and holds the label into place until application.
Removing Label Backing Removing Label Backing If the media rewind spool needs to be unloaded during operation, proceed as follows: 1. Press the Pause key to take the SLPA offline. 2. Tear the label backing near the media rewind hub, then reach around the rewound backing, placing your fingers behind the hub of the media rewind spool. 3. Pull the rewind spool away from the centerwall plate until the rewind release bars collapse toward the center of the hub, then pull off the used label backing.
Chapter 2 SLPA System Configuration Parameters RFID Reader This enables the RFID Reader. 1. Press the Menu key to take the SLPA offline and into Menu mode. 2. Press Menu key to scroll through the Main menu until RFID CONTROL displays. 3. Press the ↑ or ↓ key to scroll through the RFID CONTROL submenu until RFID Reader displays in the first line of the LCD. 4. Press the + or – key to scroll through the parameters until Enable displays on the second line of the LCD. 5. Press the ↵ key to select Enable.
Printhead Pressure Adjustment System Adjustments This portion of the manual covers all general aspects of printhead and system adjustment and replacement. Printhead Pressure Adjustment Right Pressure Block Left Pressure Block Right Pressure Block Pointer Left Pressure Block Handle Lead Screw Knob Bold Mark Printhead Pressure Adjustment Dial Printhead Cover/ Upper Media Sensor Active Pressure Setting Pressure Block Adjustment Scale Figure 20.
Chapter 2 System Adjustments Printhead Pressure Block Adjustments These adjustments to the left and right pressure blocks are typically made when the print quality is not even across the surface of the label, and may be necessary when replacing the printhead. NOTE: Make no changes or adjustments while the SLPA is in operation. Left Pressure Block Manually adjust the left pressure block so its handle is aligned with the bold mark on the pressure block adjustment scale.
Positioning The Media Sensors The upper media sensor, located in the slot under the printhead cover (see Figure 20 on page 55), should be located directly over the lower media sensor. The lower media sensor should not be placed in the path of media features that could cause false gap detection or paper out faults. Such features are dark pre-printing, rounded die cut label corners, and extraneous cut-outs. FEED Position the lower media sensor in the grey shaded area.
Chapter 2 System Adjustments Sensing Different Media Types The SLPA’s media sensors can detect the different types of label length indicators on a large variety of media types. This requires changes to the Gap/Mark Sensor menu item in the CALIBRATE CTRL menu: 1. Press the Menu key to take the SLPA offline and into Menu mode. 2. Press ↓ and ↵ together until ENTER SWITCH UNLOCKED displays. 3. Press the Menu key until CALIBRATE CTRL displays. 4.
Sensing Different Media Types Sensing Media with Horizontal Black Marks (Mark) Visible Red Beam from Lower Sensor Lower Sensor Black Mark (underside of media) Sensor Handle Media Guard Opening Figure 23. Media with Horizontal Black Marks Position the lower media sensor for detecting horizontal black marks located on the underside of media. 1. Check the position of the sensor by looking through the long, narrow opening in the media guard.
Chapter 2 System Adjustments Sensing Media with Gaps, Notches, or Holes (Gap) Visible Red Beam from Lower Sensor Media Guard Opening Figure 24. Media with Gaps, Notches, or Holes Position the lower media sensor for detecting gaps, notches, or holes in media with a white background. Place the upper sensor above the lower sensor to provide a consistent background. 1. Position the lower sensor directly under the center of the gap, notch, or hole. 2.
Sensing Different Media Types Sensing Media with Dark Background Labels with Gaps (Advanced Gap) Fixed Upper Sensor Visible Red Beam Lower Sensor Media Guard Opening Figure 25. Dark Background Media with Gaps NOTE: Ribbon is not displayed in this illustration. The upper and lower sensors are designed to function with or without ribbon installed. The upper sensor and lower sensor are used together to detect liner gaps between die cut labels that have a black or dark background on white or clear liner. 1.
Chapter 2 System Adjustments Sensing Dark Background Media with Notches or Holes (Advanced Notch) Fixed Upper Sensor Visible Red Beam Lower Sensor Black line on underside of media Media Guard Opening Figure 26. Dark Background Media with Notches or Holes NOTE: Ribbon is not displayed in this illustration. The upper and lower sensors are designed to function with or without ribbon installed.
Calibrating The Media Sensors Calibrating The Media Sensors Due to manufacturing differences in media and ribbon, the media sensors may have difficulty differentiating between the label and the liner or the label and the black mark. When this occurs, the SLPA may intermittently skip a label or display a fault message such as GAP NOT DETECTED / See Manual or PAPER OUT / Load Paper. Media sensor sensitivity and reliability can be improved by changing the Gap/Mark Threshold and/or Paper Out Threshold values.
Chapter 2 System Adjustments 5. Auto Calibrate is successful when the Sensed Distance value correctly matches that of the installed media: • Gap/Mark Sensor = Gap, Advanced Gap, or Advanced Notch: The Sensed Distance value is the physical length of one label plus the length of one gap, notch, or hole. • Gap/Mark Sensor = Mark: The Sensed Distance value is the physical distance from the leading edge of one black mark to the leading edge of the next. • Gap/Mark Sensor = Disable: Not applicable.
Calibrating The Media Sensors Running Media Profile The Media Profile printout shows the relationship of the Paper Out Threshold and the Gap/Mark Threshold values, illustrates if and when each label length indicator is detected, and shows the difference between the label length indicators and the label. The profile printout (see Figure 27 on page 66) helps you set the thresholds for difficult media. This includes pre-printed labels and labels with poor gap/media dynamic range.
Chapter 2 System Adjustments 12. Press Menu until CALIBRATE CTRL displays. 13. Press ↓ until Media Profile / Profile Print displays and then press ↵. (The SLPA will continue to print the profile until you press ↵.) The SLPA will advance media and continue to print a dynamic profile image depicting the relationship of the label and any label length indicators detected. 14. Press ↵. The SLPA will stop printing. 15. Press Menu until GPIO CTRL displays. 16. Press ↓ until GPIO Print&Apply displays. 17.
Calibrating The Media Sensors Ensure the media sensors are horizontally positioned to permit sensing of the label length indicators. See “Positioning The Media Sensors” on page 56. Ensure the Print Mode option selected in the QUICK SETUP menu matches the media installed. Select Direct for heat sensitive media (no ribbon required) or Transfer for thermal transfer media (ribbon required).
Chapter 2 Printing And Applying Labels Printing And Applying Labels WARNING Printronix has provided the necessary guards and warnings within the confines of the SLPA, but cannot anticipate each customer’s individual installation and operational environments. It is the customer’s responsibility to provide in-house safety guards to provide adequate worker safety for their respective production settings.
Label Application (Positioning) Adjustments A A Flow Control Valve Tamp Cylinder Air Shut Off Valve Figure 28. Return Speed Control Valve 2. Set the Cycle Delay time for the product sensor using the Applicator Delay menu. (See “Applicator Delay Menu” on page 195.) NOTE: The Cycle Delay setting determines the amount of delay from the time that the product sensor detects the product to the time that the applicator pad is online. Since the label prints first, be sure to account for printing time.
Chapter 2 Printing And Applying Labels 3. Place the product sample on the conveyor and allow it move past the SLPA. The label that is applied will be used as a reference point for positioning the rest of the labels. 4. To move the label toward the leading edge of the product, decrease the Cycle Delay time. Begin by decreasing the time in intervals of 10 msec, then fine tune in intervals 1 msec. Repeat this procedure until the label is positioned where desired. 5.
The Print And Apply Process • If the applicator pad does not contact the product (if the stroke time is not long enough): Increase the Cylinder Extend time using the Applicator Delay menu. Begin by increasing the time in intervals of 10 msec, then fine tune in increments of 1 msec. A higher setting allows the applicator pad more time to extend toward the product, therefore, increasing the stroke length.
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3 IMPORTANT Configuring The SLPA Changing system parameters can affect SLPA operation and could disable it. Thoroughly review this chapter, as inappropriate settings may impair the SLPA’s functionality. Setting Printer Configuration Parameters Configuration parameters are set from the control panel or are retrieved from the printer’s memory. The parameters define how the SLPA will respond to command and interface signals from the host computer.
Chapter 3 Moving Within The Configuration Menu Selecting A Menu Option To select an option, you need to press the ↵ key. By default, however, the ↵ key is “locked” when the printer is turned on to prevent accidental changes to the configuration menu. If you press the ↵ key when the key is locked, the message “ENTER SWITCH LOCKED” displays on the LCD for one second and the value will not be selected. To unlock the ↵ key, press the ↓ and ↵ keys at the same time. This toggles the ENTER/LOCK function.
Saving A Configuration • Ver Image Shift • Hor Image Shift • Orientation • Gap/Mark Sensor • Auto Calibrate • Save Config. • Power-Up Config. 3. When the desired submenu displays, press the + or – key to scroll through the values or options. 4. Press the ↵ key to select a value. An asterisk (*) displays next to the selected value or option. 5. If there are more submenu values or options you want to change, use the .. . , ↑, ↓, +, and – keys to access the value and the ↵ key to select it.
