Avery 676 User Manual
Users Manual
Model 676
AVERY DENNISON
Manual Edition 9.0
09 June 2010
Manual Part Number 371398
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Users Manual Model 676
Contents
Scope 6
Introduction................................................................................................................................ 6
Safety Issues / Warnings 6
Caution.......................................................................................................................................6
Warranty Information 7
Warranty Policy .........................................................................................................................7
Description / Specifications 9
Printer Description..................................................................................................................... 9
Printer Specification ................................................................................................................ 10
Personal Computer Specifications ........................................................................................... 12
Customer Responsibility 13
Location of Printer ................................................................................................................... 13
AC Power Line ........................................................................................................................ 14
Printer Unpacking / Installation 14
Unpacking................................................................................................................................ 14
Inventory of Components......................................................................................................... 15
Fuse Configuration................................................................................................................... 16
Installing the Power Cord ........................................................................................................ 17
Installing the PC Interface Cable ............................................................................................. 17
Installing the PC Software ....................................................................................................... 17
TCB Dip Switch S2 Settings.................................................................................................... 17
Printer Operation 18
Loading Stock .......................................................................................................................... 18
Butt Splice ............................................................................................................................... 19
Web Guides ............................................................................................................................. 19
Print Head Operation ............................................................................................................... 20
Installing Ink Ribbon ............................................................................................................... 22
Control Panel Operation 23
Printer Controls........................................................................................................................ 23
Indicator Lights........................................................................................................................ 24
Display Modes ......................................................................................................................... 26
Users Manual Model 676 Scope •••• 3
Adjustments 40
Feed Roller Pressure ................................................................................................................ 40
Sensors..................................................................................................................................... 40
Sensor Adjustments: ................................................................................................................ 41
Print Head ................................................................................................................................ 42
Knife Squareness ..................................................................................................................... 43
Stacker ..................................................................................................................................... 43
Machine Set Up Sequence ....................................................................................................... 45
Maintenance 46
Cleaning................................................................................................................................... 46
Print Head Handling ................................................................................................................ 47
Print Head Replacement .......................................................................................................... 48
Lubrication Procedure.............................................................................................................. 50
Electrical Trouble Shooting 51
Power Up / Sign On / Communications ................................................................................... 51
Stock / Ink Advance................................................................................................................. 53
Print ......................................................................................................................................... 54
Cut / Stack................................................................................................................................ 56
Mechanical Trouble Shooting 57
Stock ........................................................................................................................................ 57
Ink............................................................................................................................................ 59
Print ......................................................................................................................................... 60
Knife ........................................................................................................................................ 61
Appendix A 63
Error Messages ........................................................................................................................ 63
Appendix B 64
Software Upgrade Chip Placement Positions........................................................................... 64
Front Panel Diagnostic Descriptions........................................................................................ 66
Appendix C 67
Ink and Stock Transfer Types .................................................................................................. 67
Appendix D 70
Knife MFG Guideline .............................................................................................................. 70
Appendix E 73
Printhead Life Extension.......................................................................................................... 73
Printhead Fail Modes ............................................................................................................... 74
Printhead Cleaning Procedure.................................................................................................. 75
Printhead Installation and Removal Procedures....................................................................... 76
Static Checks for 636/656 Printers .......................................................................................... 77
Print Quality Adjustment ......................................................................................................... 79
4 •••• Scope
Appendix F 80
Platen Rollers for 6x6 and 676 Printers ................................................................................... 80
Electrical Assembly Drawings 85
Machine Wiring ....................................................................................................................... 85
Electrical System Schematic.................................................................................................... 86
Motherboard Power Connectors .............................................................................................. 87
Mechanical Assembly Drawings 89
Unwind Assembly Drawing ..................................................................................................... 90
Unwind Parts List .................................................................................................................... 91
Web Guide / Light Bar Assembly Drawing ............................................................................. 92
Web Guide / Light Bar Parts List............................................................................................. 93
Drive Assembly Drawing......................................................................................................... 94
Drive Parts List ........................................................................................................................ 95
Top Auxiliary Feed Assembly Drawing................................................................................... 96
Top Auxiliary Feed Parts List .................................................................................................. 97
Top - Printhead Assembly Drawing......................................................................................... 98
Top - Printhead Parts List ........................................................................................................ 99
Ink-Save Printhead Assembly Drawing ................................................................................. 100
Ink - Save Printhead Parts List............................................................................................... 101
Bottom - Printhead Assembly Drawing ................................................................................. 102
Bottom - Printhead Parts List.................................................................................................103
Ink Unwind Assembly Drawing............................................................................................. 104
Ink Unwind Parts List ............................................................................................................ 105
Ink Rewind Assembly Drawing ............................................................................................. 106
Ink Rewind Parts List............................................................................................................. 107
Ink Rewind w/ Head-Lift Assembly Drawing........................................................................ 108
Ink Rewind w/Head-Lift Parts List ........................................................................................ 109
Ink Rewind - Station 3 - 1 over 1 - Assembly Drawing ......................................................... 110
Ink Rewind - Station 3 – 1 over 1 - Parts List ........................................................................ 111
Knife Assembly Drawing....................................................................................................... 112
Knife Parts List ...................................................................................................................... 113
Stacker Assembly Drawing (Part 1)....................................................................................... 114
Stacker Parts List (Part 1) ...................................................................................................... 115
Stacker Assembly Drawing (Part 2)....................................................................................... 116
Stacker Parts List (Part 2) ...................................................................................................... 117
Rewind Assembly Drawing....................................................................................................118
Rewind Parts List................................................................................................................... 119
Optional 4 1/4” Stacker Specifications ..................................................................................121
Optional 4 1/4” Pick-up Assembly ........................................................................................ 122
Optional 4 1/4” Pick-up Parts List ......................................................................................... 123
Optional 4 1/4” Stacker Assembly .........................................................................................124
Optional 4 1/4” Stacker Parts List ......................................................................................... 125
Drive Belt Routing (2 over 1) Drawing ................................................................................. 126
Drive Belt Routing (2 over 1) Parts List ................................................................................ 127
Drive Belt Routing (1 over 1) Drawing ................................................................................. 128
Drive Belt Routing (1 over 1) Parts List ................................................................................ 129
Users Manual Model 676 Scope •••• 5
Scope
Introduction
This user manual was arranged for the person who is going to operate the machine.
The information is arranged in the order that is needed to install and operate the
machine. It starts with general information, then to unpacking the crate, installing the
stock and ink ribbon, printer operation, control panel operation, and finally care and
maintenance of the printer.
We at AVERY DENNISON hope that you will come to appreciate the efforts and
quality that have gone into producing your AVERY DENNISON 676 Printer and
wish to remind you that you are our number one priority. We welcome any
constructive comments or criticisms so that we may continue to offer you the best
printer in the industry for years to come.
Safety Issues / Warnings
Caution
This machine has some pinch points. All of these areas have been well guarded and
it is recommended that the safety features of this machine are never altered or
defeated.
6 •••• Scope
Warranty Information
Warranty Policy
Avery Dennison Retail Information Systems, In-Plant Printing Solutions provides the following warranty policy.
Scope
Warranties against defects from workmanship for equipment and parts manufactured and sold from Sayre,
PA. Includes time and material except as otherwise noted below.
Time
− New equipment and parts: 6 months
− Refurbished equipment and parts: 90 days
− Warranty period starts when equipment ships from selling location.
General Conditions
Avery Dennison extends warranty coverage under the following conditions.
− Equipment and parts will perform within published specifications. Promised or implied statements by any
Avery Dennison employee or representative will not be deemed to vary the terms of the warranty.
− Equipment and parts must be installed and operated according to recommended procedures and
operating conditions.
− Consumable elements are not covered. Consumable elements are those that show normal wear from
typical equipment usage including, without limitation, printheads, knives, rollers in contact with the web,
and sonic units. Avery Dennison reserves the right to determine which elements are defined as
“consumable.”
− No customer maintenance may be performed except as directed by qualified Avery Dennison personnel.
− Equipment and parts damaged by negligence or abuse are not covered.
− Avery Dennison US reserves the right in its sole discretion to incorporate any modifications or
improvements in the machine system and machine specifications which it considers necessary but does
not assume any obligation to make said changes in equipment previously sold.
Equipment Purchased In US and Shipped In US
− Avery Dennison US covers warranty for equipment and parts installed and operated in the Americas
(United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean Region, and South America excluding
Brazil).
− Outside the US, the local Avery Dennison office is responsible for equipment and parts warranty.
Customers must ensure coverage during machine purchase.
Users Manual Model 676 Warranty Information •••• 7
− Equipment purchased and exported to regions outside local Avery Dennison office coverage are not
covered by warranty. The purchasing agent must acquire a service contract from the Avery Dennison
office where the equipment or parts are operated to ensure machine coverage. For example, if an agent
purchases a printer in the US, exports to Brazil, and then needs warranty coverage, Avery Dennison Brazil
has no obligation to provide warranty coverage. The agent must purchase services from Avery Dennison
Brazil.
THE WARRANTIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHER WARRANTY
OF QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. EXCEPT THE WARRANTY OF
TITLE, IN NO EVENT SHALL AVERY DENNISON BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF AVERY DENNISON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Service
When ordering machines and supplies in the U.S.A., reference all correspondence to the address below.
AVERY DENNISON Corporation
One Wilcox Street
Sayre, PA 18840
Call: 1-800-967-2927 or (570) 888-6641
Fax: (570) 888-5230
For spare parts, requests for service or technical support, contact
AVERY DENNISON Corporation
One Wilcox Street
Sayre, PA 18840
Call: 1-800-967-2927 or (570) 888-6641
Fax: (570) 888-5230
For parts and service in other countries, please contact your local AVERY DENNISON supplier.
8 •••• Warranty Information
Description / Specifications
Printer Description
The AVERY DENNISON MODEL 676 THERMAL PRINTER (Figure 1) is an
electronic two-side printer that can print on Fabric Tapes, Card Stock, Heat Seal, and
Pressure Sensitive rolled stocks. The printer interfaces to a computer or a main
frame system that allows for computer input or even design of a label with AVERY
DENNISON’S PCMate Plus's "FORMATTER" program. The printer can generate a
complete label printed on two sides, with up to two colors on the top and a third on
the bottom.
• Design your own labels on a PC
• Computer interface = IBM Compatible
• Mainframe direct interface
• RS232 9 Pin D shell female Serial interface connector
Figure 1 - AVERY DENNISON MODEL 676 LABEL
PRINTER
Users Manual Model 676 Description / Specifications •••• 9
Printer Specification
Print method: Wide web thermal transfer or thermal direct two sided printer
Speed - up to 5 IPS (127mm/second)
Label Size Min: 1" (25.4mm) web x 1" (25.4mm) feed (standard stacker)
1" (25.4mm) web x 5/8” (15.8mm) feed (optional 4 ¼” stacker)
Max: 5.125" (130.2mm) web x 7" (177.8 mm) feed (standard stacker)
4.25" (108mm) web x 1 ¾”" (44.45 mm) feed (optional 4 ¼” stacker)
5.125" (130.2mm) web x 14" (355.6mm) feed
No stacker – optional rewind unit or cut without stacking
Print Area Min: None
Max: up to 5" (127mm) web x up to 13.875" (352.4 mm) feed -
Except station #2 web reduced to 4.875” (123.8mm) for trap printing and electronic adjustment
Resolution 300 DPI x 300 DPI
Fonts Two scalable fonts resident: condensed, standard, and bold typefaces, upper and lower case
4pt up to 96pt (300 DPI),
All rotations 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
Logos No restriction on number or size per tag (up to maximum image area)
All rotations 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
Care Symbols Full Ginetex Care Symbol set and full NAFTA / ASTM Care Symbol Set
Fully Scaleable
All rotations 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
Justification Left, Right, and Center field selectable
Stock Support for blank or pre-printed fabrics, blank or pre-printed card stock and die cut blank or
pre-printed pressure sensitive
Interface AVERY DENNISON PCL via RS232 serial port - 9 pin D-Shell
Control Panel Push-button printer function with 2 Line x 24 Character International LCD Backlit Display
Dimensions 17.0" (431.8mm) high x 35.75" (908.05mm) wide
Including stacker x 20.0" (508.0mm) deep
Weight 98 Lbs. (44.45Kg.)
Electrical 90-132 / 180-265 VAC 50-60Hz 10Amp 1 Ph User selectable
Temperature
Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing
41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C)
10 •••• Description / Specifications
Other Features - Downloading of information while machine is operating
- Sequenced Fields
- Time/Date Stamping (Both month/day/year and day/month/year format)
- Life Counts
- Operator adjustable: strobe, cut position, print position, baud rate, and buffer size
- Error Detection of: stock out, ink out, print head open, feed open, full stacker, stacker jam,
and print head over-temperature
- Display: labels left to be cut and stacked in a batch, batch ID, total life inches, total life
cuts
- Self Diagnostics
- Missed sense mark detection and correction
- Slot / Notches/ Hole
Ink Ribbon AVERY DENNISON standard thermal colors and widths
Options - SV-100 Barcode Verifier System
- 4 ½” Stacker
- Downstacker
- Rewind Unit (115V or 230V)
- Reflective registration detection (Back of web only)
- Optional Contrast registration detection
- PCMate Plus w/Formatter
- Spare Parts Kit
- International Hardware Kit
Users Manual Model 676 Description / Specifications •••• 11
Personal Computer Specifications
This specification describes the hardware and application software requirements for
the Personal Computer that is used to download to the AVERY DENNISON 676
Printer.
The AVERY DENNISON 676 Printer uses a Windows version of “PcMate Plus /
Formatter”. This application will create the tag or label formats (layouts) then fill
and transfer data to the printer through the serial port of the computer.
“PcMate Plus / Formatter ” Requires the following;
• IBM® PC or compatible
• Microsoft Windows® 98 2nd edition or higher
(Including Win 2000, ME, NT, and XP)
• 64 Megabytes RAM
• 1 Gigabyte Hard Drive
• Pentium or Pentium Type processor - 400 Mhz or higher
• 3-1/2" floppy drive and CD Rom
DISK DRIVES: You will need a hard disk with at least 100 megabytes of free disk
space to store the PCMate Plus program. Additional space will be required to store
formats, batches, etc.
Refer to your specific software package for proper installation procedures.
12 •••• Description / Specifications
Customer Responsibility
Location of Printer
The printer weighs approximately 70 Lbs (32 Kg) and requires a table of sufficient
quality and strength to handle this load while the printer is operating. AVERY
DENNISON recommends an industrial type worktable having the approximate
dimensions of 96" wide to 30" deep to 32" high. Refer to Figure 2.
Figure 2 - Recommended Workstation Layout.
The location of the AVERY DENNISON 676 printer should be based on human
factors. The printer should be located in an area that maintains optimum flow of your
product while providing for the operator’s comfort. AVERY DENNISON has taken
significant steps to ensure that the operator controls and operations are easily
accessible. This goal can only be met, however, if the printer is also located with
human factors in mind. These include the height of the printer, the space around the
printer, and the accessibility to the printer.
The AVERY DENNISON 676 printer is a high-resolution thermal printer. While
AVERY DENNISON has designed the printer to be reasonably quiet, it is
recommended to locate the printer in an area where printing and cutting repetitious
noise is acceptable.
The unit should always be operated with the cover closed to minimize the amount of
dust and dirt in the machine.
Users Manual Model 676 Customer Responsibility •••• 13
AC Power Line
AVERY DENNISON requires that the electric service be 10 Amps @ 115VAC or 10
Amps @ 230VAC. This will allow the computer and any additional support or
service equipment to be plugged into the same service.
Any electrical service that is supplying a AVERY DENNISON printer or peripheral
equipment connected to a AVERY DENNISON printer should follow standard
electrical code practices including proper grounding and neutral requirements.
The AVERY DENNISON printer was designed to operate in an industrial setting for
extended periods of time; however, the printer is controlled by a microprocessor that
is very sensitive to brownouts or power spikes. For this reason as well as the
minimum recommended current supply, AVERY DENNISON recommends that a
separate “clean” service be installed or reserved for the exclusive use of the AVERY
DENNISON printer and it’s peripherals.
Printer Unpacking / Installation
Unpacking
The AVERY DENNISON printer is shipped in a large plywood crate that may be
difficult to move by hand.
DO NOT REMOVE THE PRINTER FROM THE CRATE OR UNPACK IN
THE SHIPPING / RECEIVING DEPARTMENT.
NOTE: Unpacking in the shipping/receiving department is not recommended for the
following reasons. First: The plywood crate in which your AVERY DENNISON
printer was shipped allows the printer to be moved with a forklift, forkcart or hand
cart. Because of the weight of the printer, it is easier and safer to use one of these
devices to move the printer to its intended installation location. Second: Leaving the
printer in the crate while it is being moved within your facility will help to protect the
printer during the movements to this new location. Once the printer has reached its
intended location you should begin the unpacking process.
Open the crate from the bottom by removing the six screws along the bottom of the
cover near the floor (See Figure 3).
Remove the plastic over the printer.
Remove all the smaller loss items from in and around the printer.
Unbolt the shipping bracket from the crate bottom.
Lift the printer onto the table.
Remove the shipping brackets from the machine.
14 •••• Printer Unpacking / Installation
Inspect the machine for shipping damage. If obvious damage is discovered, contact
AVERY DENNISON for further instructions - in the U.S.A. at (570) 888-6641. In
countries other than the U.S.A. please contact your local AVERY DENNISON
supplier.
Figure 3 Shipping Crate.
Save the shipping materials to relocate the unit or return to factory for service.
Inventory of Components
The following list shows the additional parts (pieces) that should be included in your
AVERY DENNISON 676 shipping crate. If anything is missing, notify AVERY
DENNISON immediately - in the U.S.A. at (570) 888-6641. In countries other than
the U.S.A. please contact your local AVERY DENNISON supplier.
- AVERY DENNISON 676 "User's Manual" (See tool kit below)
- Stacker assembly
- A quick-disconnect power cord
- A serial communications cable with converter
- Optional software ordered to drive the printer.
- Tool kit
NOTE: Some of the above parts may be inside of the envelope that contains the tool
kit.
AVERY DENNISON 676 TOOL KIT (#371390)
241149 Anti-Static Gloves (2)
241132 Anti-Static Wrist Strap
921309 Hex Key Set
181301 2.5mm Ball Driver
101330 9/64” Ball Driver
921304 5/32” Ball Driver
921364 3/16" Long Ball Driver
351156 Chip Removal Tool
371398 676 Users Manual
921353 Phillips Head Screwdriver
Users Manual Model 676 Printer Unpacking / Installation •••• 15
Fuse Configuration
Location of 115V Text
Location of 230V Text
Two 5 x 20MM Fuses One Each Side
The main fuse(s) on the AVERY DENNISON 676 are located inside the AC power
entry receptacle. The entry has a fuse drawer that holds the fuse(s) and selects the
appropriate line voltage. If the number in the window DOES NOT match the AC
line intended to be supplied to the printer, DO NOT plug the power cord in. Re
configure as follows:
1) Using a flat blade screwdriver, open the AC entry by lifting the tab just above the
voltage indicator window.
WARNING: Attempting to open the AC entry with the AC power cord inserted into
2) Remove the red fuse drawer.
3) Remove all fuses and the fuse jumper if it is present.
4) Insert into the fuse drawer the correct number and style of fuses and fuse jumper
for your application.
Configuration Number One: Line voltage between the range of
90 - 132VAC @ 50 - 60Hz 1 Ph
1) Install one 921167 - 10.0A 250V Fast Acting 1/4 x 1 1/4"
2) Install one Fuse Jumper
See Figure FUSE1
Configuration Number Two: Line voltage between the range of
1) Install two 921168 10.0A 250V Fast Acting 5 x 20MM
it will cause damage to the AC entry.
180 - 265VAC @ 50 - 60Hz 1 Ph
NOTE: The fuse jumper must be removed to install both 5 x
20mm fuses.
The fuses must be between points A and B as shown not B and C.
See Figure FUSE2
FIGURE FUSE1
Fuse Jumper
FRONT FRONT
Location of 115V Text
Location of 230V Text
One 1/4 x 1 1/4" Fuse Far Side
5) Reinsert the fuse drawer into the AC entry with the desired voltage up.
6) Close the AC entry and verify the correct voltage is now visible.
FIGURE FUSE2
5 x 20 mm fuse
A
C
B
16 •••• Printer Unpacking / Installation
Installing the Power Cord
A power cord is shipped with each printer. The cord for 115-volt printers will use
the standard three-prong plug used in the U.S.A. A 230-volt printer and some other
115-volt configurations must have the receptacle end of the connector removed and
the proper plug installed. It is the customers’ responsibility to have the plug and
alteration work done by a certified electrician. AVERY DENNISON supplies
printers to many countries with many variations. Therefore we leave this to the
customer to make the proper selection for their country.
Installing the PC Interface Cable
The 676 requires a 9-pin RS232 cable. This cable is provided with the printer. If the
cable was not found it can be ordered from AVERY DENNISON (Part no. 351124).
The male end of the cable should be connected to the 9-pin D-shell female connector
that is located on the right side of the printer. The female end of the cable is made to
fit a 9-pin male RS232 connector on the back of the PC.
Installing the PC Software
The software to drive the AVERY DENNISON family of printers is covered in
separate documentation. The "Formatter" software to create formats for the AVERY
DENNISON 676 printer is a Windows application. The original software "Selfform"
will not create formats for the 676. The new "Formatter" package is capable of
making formats for all AVERY DENNISON control printers.
The DOS version of "PCMate" has been updated to drive the 676 printer. PCMate
DOS version 3.10 or higher is needed for its use.
The printer is also capable of operating directly from a mainframe when using the
RS232 interface and AVERY DENNISON's PCL command language.
TCB Dip Switch S2 Settings
DIP SWITCH # DEFINITION 676
8 DOWNSTACKER /
LOKPRINT
7 UNUSED OFF
6 UNUSED OFF
5 STACKER JAM ENABLE ON
4 MACHINE TYPE ON
3 MACHINE TYPE ON
2 UNUSED OFF
1 DPI N/A OFF
DOWNSTACKER ON
LOKPRINT® OFF
DISABLE OFF
300 ON
Users Manual Model 676 Printer Unpacking / Installation •••• 17
Printer Operation
Loading Stock
WEB
TURN BAR
INK
DECURLER
WEB GUIDE / KNOB
KNIFE
SENSOR /
KNOB
HEAD 1
HEAD 3HEAD 2
DRIVE / AUX
Figure 4 - Stock Threading
LOADING STOCK FOR THE FIRST TIME
1) Adjust the unwind width wider than the roll of stock to be loaded. Set the stock
roll on the unwind between the guides with the stock unwinding from the top
clockwise. Adjust the unwind width down to the stock size without clamping the
core.
2) Adjust the web guides on the decurler bar to a width wider than the stock.
3) Remove the tape or pull the glued end of the stock loose from the supply roll of
stock. Pull off about 2 feet (.5 m) of stock to thread it through the printer.
NOTE: If the material was glued to the core, cut off all material that has glue on any
surface.
4) Open the hinged cover to the machine.
5) Open all the print heads by pulling the release knob and then rotating the print
head into the open latched position. The top two print stations have a pin in the
rear to hold them open. The bottom print station has a hole in the rear to hold
the print head slightly open to act as a bridge for the stock to pass over.
6) Open the feed rollers by rotating the feed pressure knob fully clockwise.
7) After looping the leading edge of the stock over the decurler slide it through the
funnel containing the registration sensor system. Adjuste the web guide knob to
the width of the stock. Do Not Pinch the edges of the material.
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Butt Splice
8) As the stock exits the sensor area, continue to slide the stock through the print
stations.
9) Once the stock reaches the feed rollers it may be necessary to hold the feed
pressure knob open in order to pass between the rollers. After exiting the feed
rollers enter the aux. feed and then through the knife into the stacker.
10) Check that the stock is centered and tracking straight through the printer. Adjust
as needed.
11) Close the feed roller and only the print stations needed for the format.
12) Rewind any loose stock back onto the supply roll.
13) Adjust the web guides on the decurler down to the edges of the stock without
deforming the stock.
NOTE: DO NOT RUN BUTT SPLICES THROUGH THE PRINT STATIONS
The AVERY DENNISON 676 has been designed keeping the operators need to
change supplies quickly and often in mind. Re-threading the stock is quicker than
butt splicing. If however you have determined a butt splice is necessary, after
loading a new roll of stock onto the unwind tape the free ends together. Remove all
slack by rotating the supply roll counterclockwise. To prolong print head life it is
highly recommended that all hand splices be advanced beyond all three print stations
before printing is resumes. This can best be accomplished by using the stock
presently in the print stations to manually pull the new stock through and into the
stacker. Once the butt splice is in the stacker close the feed rollers and those print
stations needed for the format.
Web Guides
NOTE: Whenever stock of a different type or width is put on the printer, a sample
run should be performed. If the print quality / position is acceptable, you
can immediately begin your production run. If the print quality / position
needs to be optimized, refer to the Adjustments section and perform the
procedure needed to make the necessary improvement.
The AVERY DENNISON 676 printer has been designed with the operators needs in
mind. Therefore there are only three sets of web guides in the printer that need to be
changed as the width of the rolls change for various width stocks. Neither of these
adjustments requires a tool.
The first guide is on the unwind itself. A knob located on the front of the unwind
adjusts the width of the guides on the unwind while maintaining center justification.
To increase the width - turn the knob counter clockwise. To decrease the width - turn
the knob clockwise. Adjust the unwind width wider than the roll of stock to be
loaded. Set the stock roll on the unwind between the guides with the stock
unwinding from the top clockwise. Adjust the unwind width down to the stock size
without clamping the core.
The second set of guides are located on the decurler just to the left of the stock
registration funnel. Once a stock is loaded and tracking straight through the machine
adjust this set of web guides down to the edges of the stock without deforming the
Users Manual Model 676 Printer Operation •••• 19
stock. If a large distance is to be covered loosen the plastic thumbscrew and slid the
collar into the new position then retighten the thumbscrew.
The third are the funnel type guides located befor the print station. Rotate the
adjustment guide until it contacts the edge of the material. Do No Pinch the sides of
the web.
Print Head Operation
The print head modules are to be opened and closed for threading of stock and ink.
The unit must also be opened to clean the head and for print head replacement. Later
in the manual, under separate headings, cleaning and replacement will be covered.
For clarity the print stations have been assigned numbers one through three from left
to right. The far-left print station prints the back; it is print station number one. The
center and right print stations print on the top; they are stations two and three. Each
print station has an interlock switch that prevents the printer from running with any or
all print stations in the open position if that print station is assigned in the format
being printed. If a print station is open, the display will read HEAD OPEN
STATION X.
WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE PRINT HEAD WITHOUT WEARING THE
To open the print heads for threading supplies or cleaning pulling the release knob
and then rotating the print head into the open latched position (see figure x). The top
two print stations have a pin in the rear to hold them open. The bottom print station
will remain open via gravity however it has a hole in the rear to hold the print head in
a slightly open position to act as a bridge when one is threading stock.
ANTI-STATIC GLOVES AND THE ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAP.
Figure 5 - Print Head Open / Closed
To close the head again pull the release knob and then rotating the print head into the
closed latched position (See figure 5).
20 •••• Printer Operation
Users Manual Model 676 Printer Operation •••• 21
Installing Ink Ribbon
The ink ribbon comes pre-packaged in a plastic bag. For best results, leave the ink
ribbon wrapped in this bag until you are ready to use it in the printer. Use the
procedure and diagram below for loading the ink.
WEB
TURN BAR
DECURLER
INK
WEB GUIDE / KNOB
HEAD 3HEAD 2
SENSOR /
KNOB
HEAD 1
DRIVE / AUX
KNIFE
Figure 6
1) Unwrap the ink ribbon and put it on the ink-ribbon supply arbor for the print
station to be loaded (Figure 6) by pressing it on to the arbor when the three slots
are lined up.
2) Make sure the ink ribbon comes off the roll in the direction shown and is threaded
as illustrated (Figure 6).
NOTE: A new ink ribbon has a leader that makes it easier to use when threading the
ribbon through the print area.
3) Place an empty ink-ribbon take-up core on the ink-ribbon take-up arbor for the
print station to be loaded. The ink take-up core must be at least as wide as the ink
supply.
4) Open the print head to the print station being loaded.
5) After starting the leader off the supply roll pull enough ink off to thread though
the print station and onto the take up core. The adhesive on the supply roll of ink
will be used to fasten the leader to the take up core.
NOTE: Make sure that the ink-ribbon take-up core and the ink-ribbon supply roll
are both against the ink backer plate so that the ink ribbon tracks straight
through the print station.
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Control Panel Operation
Printer Controls
Start
- Starts the printer
- ON LINE light must be GREEN
(Batches downloaded to be printed)
Feed
- FEED and START must both be used
- Feed will stop when the buttons are released
- Labels between print station one and the knife will be cut and stacked as
finished labels
- Stock moves through in one continuous strip
- Stock moves through without printing
- Ink will advance, ink save on print station two will automatically be
activated.
- The print heads must be latched in the down position.
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Indicator Lights
Test
- TEST and START must both be used
- Test will stop when the buttons are released
- Labels between print station one and the knife will be cut and stacked as
finished labels
- Stock moves through in one continuous strip
- Stock moves through with test pattern printing
- The ink will advance with the stock.
- The print heads must be latched in the down position.
Stop
- The stop button will stop the printer at the end of the current label being
printed.
The AVERY DENNISON 676 has three Indicator lights. These lights are used along
with the LCD display to tell the operator the current status of the printer.
On Line
OFF
- Has not been powered on.
- Is in its power - up sequence.
- Failed the system test
After Power Up Sequence:
- Printer is running.
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ORANGE
- System is operational
- Ready for batches to be downloaded
GREEN
- Batches to print, ready to start
Sensor
GREEN = "C" SENSOR
- Printer is stopped, - light is on, - sensor is setting over a web sensor
mark
- Flashing light while the printer is running, - the sensor is in-line with the
registration HOLES
ORANGE = REFLECTIVE SENSOR
- Flashing light while the printer is running, - the sensor is in-line with the
registration PRINTED MARKS
Error
ORANGE
- System inter-lock triggered, display for error LCD Display
The LCD display is a 2 line, 24 character, with back lighting feature for easy
readability. The first line of the display, in most cases, will be a prompt or question the second line is the response.
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Display Modes
R E A D Y F O R B A T C H E S
6 7 6 / 3 0 0
B A T C H I D
P C L 0 0 1 1 0
There are four (4) main mode levels that are selected and modified using the
following function keys:
Use the MODE ↓ key to move through the main mode screens shown below:
Pressing the EXIT/Up arrow button will put the user at one of these two screens.
HOME SCREEN
OR
Q U A N T I T Y
Press the MODE/Down arrow button will cycle the panel through the following main
screens.
PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS
P R E S S E N T E R F O R
P R I N T / C U T P O S I T I O N S
PRINTHEAD ADJUSTMENTS
P R E S S E N T E R F O R
P R I N T H E A D S E T U P
CALIBRATE SENSORS
P R E S S E N T E R F O R
C A L I B R A T I N G S E N S O R S
LIFE COUNTS / VERSIONS
P R E S S E N T E R F O R
L I F E C O U N T S / V E R S I O N S
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SETUP SCREEN
P R E S S E N T E R F O R
F E A T U R E S E T U P
VERIFIER SETUP SCREEN
P R E S S E N T E R F O R
V E R I F I E R S E T U P
POWER UP DIAGNOSTICS
D I A G N O S T I C T E S T 1
This screen is displayed while the Front Panel is initializing and waiting for the
Thermal Control Board (TCB) response. While this screen is displayed the code will
check the functionality of the LED's and the display. Each state of the LED's will be
checked - (red, green, amber and off). The LCD is checked by writing a character to
the display, checking for communications and then reading the character back and
comparing with the code. If an error occurs, the code will halt the diagnostic test and
blink the ERROR LED.
The keypad is also checked during DIAGNOSTIC TEST 1. Each key is tested to see
if it is stuck on. If a fault condition is detected, the test is halted and the screen will
display the first error key found with the following display:
( B U T T O N N A M E ) K E Y S T U C K
The (BUTTON NAME) will be one of the push button names on the front panel START, FEED, TEST, STOP, EXIT, MODE, <YES, NO>, OR ENTER.
When the code has finished the above tests, the code will attempt to communicate
with the Control Board (TCB).
D I A G N O S T I C T E S T # # #
T C B V E R S I O N 0 0 . 0 0
This screen will be updated with diagnostic numbers as the TCB and AT go through
different stages of PowerPC initialization.
The diagnostic test screen will also be displayed when the Diagnostic tests that are
runable from the front panel are being executed.
Once the diagnostic tests are complete, the Front Panel should display the HOME
screen.
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HOME SCREEN
T P A T T E R N
R E A D Y F O R B A T C H E S
6 7 6 / 3 0 0
OR
B A T C H I D
P C L 0 0 1 1 0
When the printer is powered up and all initializations are complete, if there aren’t any
Batches to print, the "HOME" screen will be "READY FOR BATCHES" and the
model and print head density.
When there are Batches to be printed, the "HOME" screen will be the
"BATCH ID QTY” screen. The Batch ID / Batch Qty screen displays the
currently cutting batch ID and labels remaining to be cut. Note: Look into
suppressing leading zeros on batch quantity.
When the Batch Id/Qty screen is the home screen and the user presses the EXIT
button the Model and DPI are displayed briefly before the Batch Id/Qty screen is
shown.
If the printer is performing a FEED or a TEST pattern, the screen will show
"FEEDING" or "PRINTING TEST PATTERN" respectively on line two, the top line
will be blank
F E E D I N G
P R I N T I N G T E S
Q U A N T I T Y
Pressing the MODE/Down Arrow key will take the user to the "PRINT/CUT
POSITIONS" screen.
Pressing the EXIT/Up Arrow key will take the user back to the "HOME" screen.
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PRINT/CUT POSITIONS
P R E S S E N T E R F O R
P R I N T / C U T P O S I T I O N S
This screen follows the Batch ID/Batch Qty screen if there are batches to print,
otherwise it follows the “Ready for batches”/ Model DPI “HOME” screen.
Pressing ENTER will take the user to the PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS screens.
Pressing the MODE/Down Arrow key will take the user to the "PRINTHEAD
SETUP" screen.
Pressing the EXIT/Up Arrow key will take the user back to the "HOME" screen.
PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS
P R E S S E N T E R T O
P R I N T C H E C K O U T F O R M A T
This screen is the first screen under PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS. Pressing ENTER
will cause the printer to print the checkout format. The printer will setup to do the
checkout format and start printing. The front panel will remain on this screen so the
user can use the MODE/Down Arrow key to get to the printer adjustments. When the
EXIT/Up Arrow key is pressed the printer stops printing the checkout format and
goes back to what it was doing before the checkout was requested.
Pressing the MODE/Down Arrow key will take the user to the first screen of this
group. Pressing the EXIT/Up Arrow key will take the user back to the "HOME"
screen.
P R I N T P O S I T I O N S T A T I O N 1
V A L U E : ± X X N E W V A L U E : ± Y Y
This screen follows the PRINT CHECKOUT FORMAT screen. This screen allows
the print position of station 1 to be adjusted.
The <YES / NO> buttons are used to change the print value.
The value is displayed in a positive/negative format. The value ranges for XX and
YY can be from a -9 to a +9
Pressing the MODE/Down Arrow key will take the user to the next screen.
Pressing the EXIT/Up Arrow key will take the user back to the HOME.
P R I N T P O S I T I O N S T A T I O N 2
V A L U E : ± X X N E W V A L U E : ± Y Y
This screen follows the first screen under PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS. This screen
allows the print position of station 2 to be adjusted.
The <YES / NO> buttons are used to change the print value.
The value is displayed in a positive/negative format. The value ranges for XX and
YY can be from a -9 to a +9
Pressing the MODE/Down Arrow key will take the user to the next screen.
Pressing the EXIT/Up Arrow key will take the user back to the HOME.
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P R I N T P O S I T I O N S T A T I O N 3
V A L U E : ± X X N E W V A L U E : ± Y Y
This screen follows the second screen under PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS. This
screen allows the print position of station 3 to be adjusted.
The <YES / NO> buttons are used to change the print value.
The value is displayed in a positive/negative format. The value ranges for XX and
YY can be from a -9 to a +9
Pressing the MODE/Down Arrow key will take the user to the next screen.
Pressing the EXIT/Up Arrow key will take the user back to the HOME.
C H A N G E C U T P O S I T I O N
V A L U E : ± X X N E W V A L U E : ± Y Y
This screen follows the print adjust screens. This screen allows the cut position to be
adjusted. The <YES / NO> buttons are used to change the cut value. The value is
displayed in a positive/negative format. The value ranges for XX and YY can be
from a -9 to a +9. Pressing ENTER will change the CURRENT CUT value to the
NEW CUT value. Pressing the MODE/Down Arrow key will take the user to the
next screen. Pressing the EXIT/Up Arrow key will take the user back to the
"HOME" screen.
S T A T I O N 2 D O T S H I F T
V A L U E : ± X X N E W V A L U E : ± Y Y
This screen follows the CHANGE CUT POSITION screen. This screen allows the
print position of station 2 to be adjusted in the WEB direction.
The <YES / NO> buttons are used to change the shift value.
The value is displayed in a positive/negative format. The value ranges for XX and
YY can be from a -16 to a +16 dots. (A dot is 1/300)
Pressing the MODE/Down Arrow key will take the user to the first screen under
PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS.
Pressing the EXIT/Up Arrow key will take the user back to the HOME.
PRINTHEAD SETUP
P R E S S E N T E R F O R
P R I N T H E A D S E T U P
This screen follows the PRINT/CUT POSITIONS screen.
Pressing ENTER will take the user to the PRINTHEAD SETUP screens.
Pressing the MODE/Down Arrow key will take the user to the "LIFE
COUNTS/VERSIONS" screen.
Pressing the EXIT/Up Arrow key will take the user back to the "HOME" screen.
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