User's Manual

The Print And Apply Process
71
• 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.
• If the applicator pad remains on the product for too long (if the stroke time
is too long):
Decrease the Cylinder Extend time using the Applicator Delay menu.
Begin by increasing the time in intervals of 6 msec, then fine tune in
increments of 1 msec. A lower setting decreases the amount of time
that the applicator pad is extended (in contact with the product).
2. Use the flow control valve (located on the air cylinder) to adjust the speed
of the return stroke. (Figure 28.) Increase the speed by rotating the valve
counterclockwise and decrease the speed by rotating the valve
clockwise.
The Print And Apply Process
Before labels can be printed and applied:
1. Ensure that the protective guards are properly secured and that materials
are clear of the applicator pad and printhead assembly.
2. Ensure that you have input time values for Cycle Delay, Cylinder Extend,
and Vacuum Delay (if applicable). (See “Applicator Delay Menu” on
page 195.)
NOTE: The applicator will not move unless a value is entered for Cylinder
Extend.
3. Press the Pause key on the control panel to enable the product sensor, or
to allow remote signals received through the interface package option to
activate the SLPA.
NOTE: You may wish to cycle several labels onto product samples, to ensure
proper operation of the SLPA.