Avery SNAP 656 User Manual

Users Manual

Model 656 / 636

AVERY DENNISON

Manual Edition 8.1

01 January, 2012

Manual Part Number 511398

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Contents

Scope 1

Introduction................................................................................................................................ 1

Safety Issues / Warnings 1

Caution.......................................................................................................................................1

Warranty Information 2

Customer Responsibility 4

Location of Printer ..................................................................................................................... 4

AC Power Line .......................................................................................................................... 5

Unpacking.................................................................................................................................. 5

Inventory of Components........................................................................................................... 6

Printer Setup 7

Installing the Stacker.................................................................................................................. 7

Fuse Configuration..................................................................................................................... 8

P.C. Board Identification ........................................................................................................... 9

TCB Dip Switch Settings........................................................................................................... 9

Installing the Power Cord ..........................................................................................................9

Installing the PC Interface Cable ............................................................................................. 10

Installing the PC Software ....................................................................................................... 10

Product Description 11

Printer Description................................................................................................................... 11

Personal Computer Specifications ........................................................................................... 12

Printer Specification ................................................................................................................ 12

Printer Operation 14

Loading Ink.............................................................................................................................. 14

Loading Stock .......................................................................................................................... 15

Butt Splicing Stock .................................................................................................................. 16

Web Guide Adjustment............................................................................................................ 17

Print Head Operation ............................................................................................................... 17

Control Panel Operation 19

Control Buttons........................................................................................................................ 19

Indicator Lights........................................................................................................................ 20

LCD Display............................................................................................................................ 21

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Front Panel Menu Map ............................................................................................................22

Front Panel Power Up / Home Screens ....................................................................................23

Front Panel Mode Descriptions................................................................................................ 25

Adjustments / Maintenance 34

Print Head Handling ................................................................................................................ 34

Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................35

Print Head Replacement........................................................................................................... 36

Print Head Adjustment............................................................................................................. 38

Stock Feed Roller Adjustment .................................................................................................39

Knife Square Adjustment......................................................................................................... 39

Stacker Adjustments.................................................................................................................40

Sensor Identification / Adjustment / Calibration......................................................................40

Print Registration Sensor .........................................................................................................42

Sensor Calibration:...................................................................................................................43

Lubrication Procedure.............................................................................................................. 44

Printer Set Up Sequence ..........................................................................................................45

Electrical Trouble Shooting 46

Power Up / Sign On / Communications ...................................................................................46

Stock / Ink Advance.................................................................................................................48

Print..........................................................................................................................................49

Cut / Stack................................................................................................................................51

Mechanical Trouble Shooting 52

Stock ........................................................................................................................................ 52

Ink ............................................................................................................................................ 54

Print..........................................................................................................................................55

Electrical Drawings 56

Printer Wiring ..........................................................................................................................56

Electrical System Schematic .................................................................................................... 58

Motherboard Power Connectors ..............................................................................................59

Appendix A 60

Error Messages ........................................................................................................................60

Appendix B 61

Software Upgrade Chip Placement Positions...........................................................................61

Front Panel Diagnostic Descriptions........................................................................................ 63

Appendix C 64

Ink and Stock Transfer Types ..................................................................................................64

Appendix D 67

Knife MFG Guideline .............................................................................................................. 67

Appendix E 70

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Printhead Life Extension.......................................................................................................... 70

Printhead Fail Modes ............................................................................................................... 71

Printhead Cleaning Procedure.................................................................................................. 72

Printhead Installation and Removal Procedures....................................................................... 73

Static Checks for 636/656 Printers .......................................................................................... 74

Print Quality Adjustment ......................................................................................................... 76

Appendix F 77

Platen Rollers for 6x6 and 676 Printers ................................................................................... 77

Assembly Drawings 83

Unwind Assembly Drawing ..................................................................................................... 84

Unwind Parts List .................................................................................................................... 85

Contrast Sensor Drawing ......................................................................................................... 86

Contrast Sensor Parts List ........................................................................................................ 87

Web Guide / Light Bar Assembly Drawing ............................................................................. 88

Web Guide / Light Bar Parts List............................................................................................. 89

Drive Assembly Drawing......................................................................................................... 90

Drive Parts List ........................................................................................................................ 91

Printhead Assembly Drawing................................................................................................... 92

Printhead Parts List .................................................................................................................. 93

Ink Unwind / Rewind Assembly .............................................................................................. 94

Ink Unwind / Rewind Parts List............................................................................................... 95

Feed & Ink Drive Assembly .................................................................................................... 96

Feed & Ink Drive Parts List ..................................................................................................... 97

Timing Belt Threading Diagram.............................................................................................. 98

Timing Belt Parts List.............................................................................................................. 99

Knife Assembly Drawing....................................................................................................... 100

Knife Parts List ...................................................................................................................... 101

Stacker Assembly Drawing (Part 1)....................................................................................... 102

Stacker Parts List (Part 1) ...................................................................................................... 103

Stacker Assembly Drawing (Part 2)....................................................................................... 104

Stacker Parts List (Part 2) ...................................................................................................... 105

Cooling Fan Assembly Drawing............................................................................................106

Cooling Fan Parts List ........................................................................................................... 107

Optional 4.25” Pickup Assembly...........................................................................................108

Optional 4.25” Pickup Parts List ........................................................................................... 109

Optional 4.25” Stacker Assembly .......................................................................................... 110

Optional 4.25” Stacker Parts List........................................................................................... 111

Rewind Assembly Drawing....................................................................................................112

Contrast Sensor Webguide Option Drawing .......................................................................... 114

Contrast Sensor Webguide Option Parts List......................................................................... 115

Cover Assembly Drawing...................................................................................................... 116

Cover Parts List ..................................................................................................................... 117

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Scope

Introduction

This user manual was arranged for the person who is going to operate the printer. The information is arranged in the order that is needed to install and then operate the printer. It starts with general information, then to unpacking the carton, setup, installing the ink and stock, 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 656 / 636 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 printer has some pinch points. All of these areas have been well guarded and it is recommended that the safety features of this printer are never altered or defeated.

Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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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.

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− 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.

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Customer Responsibility

Location of Printer

The printer weighs approximately 57 Lbs (~26Kg) and requires a table of sufficient quality and strength to handle this load while the printer is operating. AVERY DENNISON recommends an industrial type work table having the approximate dimensions of 96" wide to 30" deep to 32" high. (See Figure 1).

Figure 1 - Recommended Workstation Layout.

The location of the AVERY DENNISON 656 / 636 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 656 / 636 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 printer.

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AC Power Line

Unpacking

AVERY DENNISON requires that the electrical 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.

The AVERY DENNISON printer is shipped in a large cardboard box that may be difficult to move by hand.

DO NOT REMOVE THE PRINTER FROM THE BOX OR UNPACK IN THE SHIPPING / RECEIVING DEPARTMENT.

NOTE: Unpacking in the shipping/receiving department is not recommended for the

following reasons. First: The cardboard carton 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 carton while it is being moved within your facility will help to protect the printer during any movements to this location. Once the printer has reached its intended location you should begin the unpacking process.

Open the printer from the top of the box (See Figure 2). Do not cut deep into the carton, as there are items located just under the top. Remove the items located on the top insert. Remove the top insert. Lift the printer onto the table with the two banding straps. Remove the two straps and the plastic from the printer. Inspect the printer for shipping damage. If damage is discovered, contact AVERY DENNISON for further instructions - in the U.S.A. at (570) 888-6641. In other countries please contact your local AVERY DENNISON supplier. Once you are satisfied that there was no obvious shipping damage to the printer, the printer can now be lifted to its intended location.

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In some cases, a double box has been used to ship your printer.

Figure 2 Shipping Carton.

Save the shipping materials to relocate the printer 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 656 / 636 shipping container. If anything is missing, notify AVERY DENNISON immediately - in the U.S.A. at (570) 888-6641. In other countries please contact your local AVERY DENNISON supplier.

- AVERY DENNISON 656 / 636 "User's Manual”

- Tool kit

- A quick-disconnect power cord

- Stacker assembly

- Optional software ordered to drive the printer.

- A serial communications cable / converter.

NOTE: Some of the above parts may be inside of the envelope that contains the tool kit.

AVERY DENNISON 656 / 636 TOOL KIT (#351390)

241149 Anti-Static Gloves (2) 921309 Hex Key Set 921364 3/16" Long Ball Driver 181301 2.5mm Ball Driver 351156 Chip Removal Tool 511398 656 / 636 Users Manual 241132 Anti Static Wrist Strap 921338 T-T Printer Cleaning Kit

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Printer Setup

Installing the Stacker

Remove the stacker from the separate packaging. Remove the packaging from around the stacker and save with the rest of the printer packing supplies.

Swing open the top cover to the printer. Locate the large knob and two round pins on the right hand side of the printer. Loosen the knob enough to allow the stacker to slide between the printer housing and the knob. The stacker will rest on the two pins. Slide the stacker to the back until it contacts the up-right frame. Tighten the knob. Adjusting the stacker is covered later.

Install the stacker up-right rails. Remove one of the thumbscrews. Insert the thumbscrew through the mating hole in the up-right rail assembly. Thread the thumbscrew into the mounting block. Repeat the above procedure for the other thumbscrew.

There is a cable with a connector leading from the back of the stacker that plugs into a socket on the TCB (Refer to the P.C. Board Identification section in this manual). The socket and plug are polarized. Rotate the plug until the polarized keyway and socket align and push the stacker connector into the socket.

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Location of 115V Text

Location of 230V Text

B C

Fuse Configuration

The main fuse(s) on the AVERY DENNISON 656 / 636 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 voltage in the window DOES NOT match the AC line voltage intended to be supplied to the printer, DO NOT plug the power cord in. Reconfigure as follows:

1) Using a flat blade screwdriver, open the AC entry by lifting the tab just above the voltage indicator window.

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 within the range of

(See Figure 3A) 90 - 132VAC @ 50 - 60Hz

1) Install one 921167 - 10.0A 250V Fast Acting 1/4 x 1 1/4"

2) Install one Fuse Jumper

Configuration Number Two: Line voltage within the range of

(See Figure 3B) 180 - 265VAC @ 50 - 60Hz

1) Install two 921168 10.0A 250V Fast Acting 5 x 20MM

NOTE: The fuse jumper must be removed to install both 5 x 20mm fuses.

Figure - 3A Figure - 3B

Fuse Jum per

One 1/4 x 1 1/4" Fuse Far Side

The fuses must be between points A and B as shown not B and C.

5 x 20 m m fuse

FRONT FRONT

Location of 115V Text

Location of 230V Text

Two 5 x 20MM Fuses One Each

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4) Reinsert the fuse drawer into the AC entry with the desired voltage up.

5) Close the AC entry and verify the correct voltage is now visible.

P.C. Board Identification

Mother Bd. (371170) - Horizontal on bottom of printer

Front Panel Bd. (511108) - User interface system

Thermal Control Bd. (371105TT) - AT Slot 2

Head Driver Bd. (341106TT) - AT Slot 1

TCB Dip Switch Settings

DIP SWITCH # DEFINITION 636 656

8 DOWNSTACKER /

LOKPRINT

7 UNUSED OFF OFF 6 UNUSED OFF OFF 5 STACKER JAM ENABLE ON

4 MACHINE TYPE OFF OFF 3 MACHINE TYPE ON OFF 2 UNUSED OFF OFF 1 DPI 240 OFF

DOWNSTACKER ON

LOKPRINT® OFF

DISABLE OFF

300 ON

DOWNSTACKER ON

LOKPRINT® N/A

ENABLE ON

DISABLE OFF

240 OFF 300 ON

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 will have the plug end of the cable removed. It is the customer’s 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.

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Installing the PC Interface Cable

The 656 / 636 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 at the TCB (refer to the P.C. Board Identification section in this manual). The female end of the cable is made to fit a 9pin male RS232 connector on the back of a PC. In case a 9 pin serial port is not available a 9 to 25-pin converter is also shipped with all printers.

Installing the PC Software

The software to drive the AVERY DENNISON family of printers is covered in separate documentation. The "Formatter / PcMate Plus" software to create formats on site for the AVERY DENNISON 656 / 636 printer is a Windows application. The original "Selfform" will not create formats for the 656 / 636. The new "Formatter / PcMate Plus" package is capable of creating formats for all AVERY DENNISON control printers.

The original DOS version of "PcMate" has been updated to drive the 656 / 636 printer. PcMate DOS version 3.05 or higher is needed.

The printer is also capable of operating directly from a mainframe when using the RS232 interface and AVERY DENNISON's PCL command language.

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Product Description

Printer Description

The AVERY DENNISON model 656 / 636 thermal printer (See Figure 4) is an electronic 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 thus allowing electronic data input or even custom design of labels with AVERY DENNISON’S “Formatter / PcMate Plus" program. This printer can generate a complete label printed on one side.

• Design your own labels on a PC

• Computer interface = IBM Compatible

• Mainframe direct interface

• RS232 9 Pin D shell female Serial interface connector

Figure 4 - AVERY DENNISON Model 656 / 636 Label Printer

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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 636 / 656 Printer.

The AVERY DENNISON 636 / 656 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.

Printer Specification

Print method:

Label Size

Print Area Max: up to 5" (127mm) web x up to 13.875" (352.4 mm) feed

Resolution

Fonts

Logos

Care Symbols

Justification Left, Right, and Center - field selectable

Narrow web thermal transfer or thermal direct one sided printer

Speed - up to 7 IPS (177.8mm/second)

Max: up to 5.125" (130.2mm) web x up to 7" (177.8 mm) feed cut and stacked

- Up to 14.0" (355.6mm) feed w/ rewind Min: 1" (25.4mm) web x 1" (25.4mm) feed

Min: None

240 DPI x 240 DPI 300 DPI x 300 DPI

Two scalable fonts resident: condensed, standard, and bold typefaces, upper and lower case 4pt up to 96pt (300 DPI), 6pt up to 96pt (240 DPI)

all rotations 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°

No restriction on number or size per tag (up to maximum image area) All rotations 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°

Full Ginetex Care Symbol set and full NAFTA / ASTM Care Symbol Set Fully Scaleable

All rotations 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°

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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

Dimensions

Weight 57 Lbs. ( 26Kg.)

Electrical 90-132 / 180-265 VAC 50-60Hz 10Amp Switch selectable

Temperature

Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing

Other Features

Ink Ribbon AVERY DENNISON standard thermal colors and widths

Options

Push-button printer function with 2 Line x 24 Character International LCD Backlit Display

16.0" (406.4 mm) high x 27" (685.8 mm) wide including stacker x 18.5" (469.9mm) deep

41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C)

- Downloading of information while printer is operating

- Sequenced Fields

- Time/Date Stamping

- Life Counts

- Operator adjustable: strobe, cut position, print position, baud rate, and buffer size

- Error Detection of: stock out, ink out, print head open, full stacker, stacker jam, and print head over-temperature

- Display: labels left to print in a batch, batch ID, total life inches, total life cuts

- Self Diagnostics

- Missed sense mark detection and correction

- Slot, Notches, Hole or Reflective registration detection

- SV-100 Barcode Verifier System

- Rewind Unit

- Reflective Sensor (Back of web)

- PcMate

- Formatter / PcMate Plus

- Spare Parts Kit

- International Hardware Kit

- Optional 4.25” Stacker

- Optional Downstacker

Optional 4.25” Stacker Specifications

• 4.25” Web x 1 ¾” Feed

• Will work on 636, 656 & 676

• Old machines may require the knife strut to be replaced with one that has a

mount hole – Part number 355018.

• Fabric and heat seal only - not for pressure sensitive or tags.

• Stack height dependent on material size and weight. (May not reach full stacker

height)

• Jam sensor will require relocating the LED to the center position for the 676 and

back set of holes for the 636 & 656.

• If changing from standard stacker to 4.25” stacker - the knife guard must be

changed to match the stacker being used.

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Printer Operation

Loading Ink

Figure 5 - Ink Threading Path

The ink ribbon comes 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 above for loading the ink.

1) Unwrap the ink ribbon and put it on the ink-ribbon unwind arbor (See Figure 5) 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 above and is threaded as illustrated.

NOTE: A new ink ribbon has a leader that makes it easier to use when threading the

ribbon through the print area.

3) Put an empty ink-ribbon take-up core on the ink rewind arbor. The ink take-up core must be at least as wide as the ink supply. The adhesive on the supply roll of ink can be used to fasten the leader to the rewind core.

4) Advance the ink until ink starts to wrap around the take-up core.

5) You should rotate the ink arbors to keep excess slack ink from between the print head and the ink cores.

NOTE: Make sure that the ink-ribbon take-up core and the ink-ribbon supply roll

are against the ink backer plate so that the ink ribbon tracks straight through the print station.

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Loading Stock

FIGURE 6 – Tag Stock Threading

FIGURE 6A – Fabric 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 end of the material was glued down, cut off all material that has glue

on any surface.

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4) Open the hinged cover to the printer.

5) Open the print head by pushing the release lever and allowing the head to swing up.

6) Open the feed roller by rotating the feed pressure knob fully counter clockwise.

7) After looping the leading edge of the stock over the two decurler bars, slide it through the funnel containing the registration sensor and light bar. Keep the stock in the center, as the printer is center justified.

8) As the stock exits the sensor area, continue to slide the stock through the print station.

9) Once the stock passes though the feed rollers, slide it through the auxiliary feed then through the knife and into the stacker.

10) Check that the stock is center and tracking straight through the printer. Adjust as needed.

11) Close the feed roller and the print head.

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.

Butt Splicing Stock

NOTE: DO NOT RUN BUTT SPLICES THROUGH THE PRINT STATION

The AVERY DENNISON 656 / 636 has been designed so that supplies can be changed / replenished quickly. Removing the stock trailer remaining in the printer and re-threading the stock altogether can be quicker than butt splicing can. If however you have determined a butt splice is necessary, you can tape together the leader of the new stock roll & the trailer of the depleted stock still in the printer.

When the stock is depleted and the printer stops with a stock out error message, load a new supply roll onto the printer unwind following the procedure previously outlined. Make sure you have determined how the new roll should go on the unwind to prevent any twisting in the stock. Tape the two ends together and remove all slack by rotating the supply roll counterclockwise. Open the printhead and feed roller and manually advance the splice beyond the print station.

NOTE: Whenever stock of a different type or width is put on the printer, a sample

WITH THE PRINTHEAD CLOSED.

run should be performed. If the print quality / registration is acceptable, you can immediately begin your production run. If the print quality / registration needs to be optimized, (Refer to the Printer Setup procedures and perform the procedure needed to make the necessary improvement).

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Web Guide Adjustment

The AVERY DENNISON 656 / 636 printer has been designed with only three web guides in the printer that need to be changed as the width of the rolls change from format to format. None of these adjustments requires any tools.

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 sets 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 printer adjust this set of web guides down to the edges of the stock without deforming the stock. Loosen the plastic thumbscrew and slide the collar into the new position then retighten the thumbscrew. Fine adjustments of the stocks web position can be made by simply moving the collar as a set in or out. If the guides are too tight, the stock will have rolled up edges.

The only other web guide adjustment is the stacker up-right rails (refer to the Stacker Adjustments section in this manual). To fine turn the location of the up-rights, loosen the knob behind each upright rail and slide the rail in or out as needed. The up-right rails should be located approx. 1/16" (1.5mm) to the back or front of the label or tag as it enters the stacker.

Print Head Operation

The print head module is to be opened and closed for threading the stock and ink. The head must also be opened to clean the head and for print head replacement. Later in the manual, under Print Head Cleaning, and Print Head Replacement, cleaning and replacement will be covered.

The print head has an interlock switch that prevents the printer from running with the head in the open position. If the head is open the display will read - HEAD OPEN.

WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE PRINT HEAD WITHOUT WEARING THE

To open the print head for threading supplies, press the lower portion of the latch (see figure 7). The head mount plate will hinge from the back to swing open.

ANTI-STATIC GLOVES AND THE STATIC WRIST STRAP.

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Figure 7 - Print Head Operation

To close the head mount plate, move the head down while depressing the latch. When the mount plate swings past the top of the latch release.

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Control Panel Operation

Control Buttons

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 the head and knife will be cut and stacked as finished labels.

- Stock moves through in one continuous strip.

- Stock moves through without printing.

- Ink will not advance; ink save on the 656 will automatically be activated.

- The print head must be closed.

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Indicator Lights

Test

- TEST and START must both be used.

- Test will stop when the buttons are released.

- Labels between the head and 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 head must be closed.

Stop

- The stop button will stop the printer at the end of the current label being printed.

The AVERY DENNISON 656 / 636 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 stock sensor mark hole.

- 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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Front Panel Menu Map

Ready For Batches

Only available

with VL70

Verifier

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Print / Cut

Positions

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Print Checkout

Format

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Print Position

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Change Cut

Position

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Dot Shift

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Test Head Lift

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Print Head Setup

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Change Strobe

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Change Head