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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Other Symptoms
No repeat label after
cylinder is cycled.
1. Printer buffer is empty or
the quantity of one was sent
to the print buffer.
2. Check pad home sensor
LED. LED should be on
when tamp is in the return
position.
3. Check for printer faults.
4. Check tamp shut off valve.
See Figure 28 on page 69.
1. Send new quantity of labels
to the buffer.
2. Adjust sensor mount on the
cylinder and tighten or
replace if defective.
3. Correct and clear all faults
on the LCD.
4. Open tamp shut off valve.
Cylinder extension too
short or too long.
Check cylinder extend time and
cylinder pressure.
Change Cylinder Extend time
value in the Applicator Delay
menu between 40 - 60.
Labels not peeling off
onto the tamp pad
assembly.
1. Check label tension around
the peel plate.
2. Verify that the labels are not
expired or defective.
3. Verify that the labels are
loaded properly and the
backing motor is operating
correctly.
1. Correct the brake
adjustment on the label
supply roll. Replace dancer
spring if worn. Check peel
plate for wear and proper
alignment.
2. Store labels in an area 60 to
80 degrees F at 50 to 60%
humidity. If defective, order
new labels from Printronix.
3. Make sure the labels are
loaded correctly (page 41).
Check motor belt and gear
for wear. Verify that the
dancer proximity is
energizing the 24V relay
and turning on the rewind
motor control circuit.
4. Make sure the air jet is
turned on.
Table 13. Applicator Troubleshooting Chart
Sympton Diagnosis Solution