Primera AP550e Manual

Operator's Guide

LABEL APPLICATOR

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FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

For Users in the United States: This product is intended to be supplied by a UL listed Direct Plug-In Power Supply marked "Class 2"

or a UL listed ITE Power Supply marked "LPS" with output rated 12v, 5 amps or higher. 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. In a domestic environment this product

may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment

off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cables is required to comply with the "Class B" limits of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. You are cautioned that any changes

or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate and/or obtain warranty service for this

equipment.

For Users in Canada: This digital apparatus does not exceed the "Class B" limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out on the

Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits

radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la class B prescrites dans le Reglement sur le

brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.

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Section 1: Unpacking and Setup ............................................................................................................. 4

Section 2: Loading Label Stock and Arm Adjustment ....................................................................... 5

2.1 Loading Label Stock ................................................................................................................ 5

2.2 Application Arm Height Adjustment ................................................................................. 12

Section 3: Label/Container Settings ..................................................................................................... 13

3.1 Operating Basics .................................................................................................................... 13

3.2 Die Cut/Reflective ................................................................................................................. 14

3.3 Application Roller Position .................................................................................................. 15

3.4 Sensor Calibration.................................................................................................................. 15

3.5 Label Position ......................................................................................................................... 16

3.6 Platform Position ................................................................................................................... 16

3.7 Container Guide Adjustment............................................................................................... 17

3.8 Platform Speed ....................................................................................................................... 18

Section 4: Applying Labels .................................................................................................................... 19

Section 5: Container and Label Specifications .................................................................................. 20

Section 6: Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Other Settings....................................................... 23

6.1 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 23

6.2 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 25

6.3 Other Settings ......................................................................................................................... 25

6.4 Control Panel Functions ....................................................................................................... 26

6.5 Technical Support .................................................................................................................. 26

Section 7: Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 27

Appendix A: Label Path Diagram ........................................................................................................ 28

Appendix B: Control Panel Flowchart ................................................................................................. 29

Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 30

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Thank you for purchasing the AP550e Label Applicator (hereafter referred to as "Label

Applicator"). Boxes, bags, bins, bottles, packages, cans etc. will collectively be referred to as

"containers."

The Label Applicator includes a Power Cord, 12 volt Power Adapter and the parts shown

below. The Roll Bar, Roll Guides and Roll Drag Arm are located in the supply box along with

the Power Cord. You will need to assemble them as shown. Attach the Power Cord and switch

on the power as shown below. Remove all tape securing parts of the unit.

Place the unit on the back edge of a table at least 30" deep so that the Container Platform does

not extend beyond the edge of the table when fully extended. This will prevent the platform

from accidentally hitting the user during operation.

Section 1: Unpacking and Setup

Roll Bar

Roll Guides

Control Panel

Container Guide

Container Platform

Application Roller

Application Arm

Roll Drag Arm

Power Adapter

Power Input (12v)

Power Cord

Power Switch

Push Bar

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Power Cord

2.1 Loading Label Stock

1. Remove the Roll Bar and Roll Guides from the Label Applicator. The Roll Guides and Roll

Drag Arm are removable and adjustable. They are held in place magnetically.

2. Remove one Roll Guide and the Roll Drag Arm from the Roll Bar.

3. Place the label stock roll on the Roll Bar with one side against the upright of the remaining

Roll Guide. Place it on the Roll Bar with the loose end of the stock feeding over the top of the

roll (labels facing up). The Roll Bar should be oriented with the holes to the rear as shown.

Roll Guides

Roll Drag Arm

Tip! For narrow label

rolls you may need to

reverse the Roll Guides

to allow the uprights

to be placed next to the

roll. (The bottom of the

guides will face away

from the roll on each

side.)

holes to the rear

labels facing up

Section 2: Loading Label Stock

Roll Bar

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4. Place the Roll Drag Arm under the Roll Bar. The Roll Drag Arm may be placed on either

side of the Roll Bar but the rounded tip of the Roll Drag Arm should be located inside the

core near the center. The arm is spring loaded so that there is downward pressure on the

inside of the roll. This helps prevent problems toward the end of a roll.

5. Place the removed Roll Guide back on the Roll Bar and slide it close to, but not pinching the

label stock roll.

6. Pull approximately 12" [30 cm] of label stock out beyond the front of the unit.

7. Remove approximately the ﬁrst 15" [38 cm] of labels from the liner. This will be important

later when you calibrate the label sensor to the label stock.

Roll Drag Arm

Tip! Roll Guide Uprights

must not pinch the label

stock roll. (The label stock

roll must have free-play

between the guides.)

15"

[38 cm]

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For additional instruction, see the diagram in Appendix A of this manual or the label

attached to the left side of the applicator.

8. Push the label stock back until the leading edge of the stock is just before the Label Guide

Roller. Push the Guide Collars to the sides so they are out of the label path. These will be

adjusted later.

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Move Guide Collars to

the sides.

slack loop behind

Label Guide Roller

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9. Use both index (pointer) ﬁngers to roll the leading edge of the label stock UNDER the Label

Guide Roller. Feed the stock forward until it enters the Sensor Housing.

Important Note: Do not feed the label stock into upper slot!

Feed under this plate.

Do NOT feed here!

Label Guide Roller

Side View

Sensor HousingLabel Path

Label Guide Roller Label Guide Roller

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10. Continue feeding the stock in the same manner until it protrudes from the front of the unit.

Pull the remaining slack through the applicator.

11. Feed the leading edge of the label stock between the Liner Drive and Idler Rollers.

Liner Drive Roller

Liner Idler Roller

Pull remaining slack

through.

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12. Feed the leading edge of

the label stock under the

stock coming off the roll.

Align the leading edge of

the label stock so that it is

directly under the stock

coming off the roll. Pull it

tight.

Note: Make sure the stock is

aligned so the labels pass under

the line marked on the push bar.

The line represents the location of

the label sensor. Also, if the label

stock has not been used before,

make sure the first label does not

extend beyond the Liner Drive

Roller, as shown.

13. Once the upper and lower label paths are aligned, press up on the middle of the Liner Idler

Roller ﬁrmly to lock the label stock in place. You will hear a "snap" when it locks into place.

Liner Drive Roller

Liner Idler Roller

Lock

Unlock

Align Here

Distance from

label stock to

arm side plate

should be equal

in these

locations.

Sensor Location Line

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