Avery SNAP 700 RFID User Manual
Users Manual
Snap 700 Linear Knife
Addendum
AVERY DENNISON
Manual Edition 2.2
7 February 2014
Manual Part Number 621395
WARNING
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operations.
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference
Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du
Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada
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Contents
Scope 5
Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 5
Safety Issues / Warnings 5
Cautions ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Warranty Information 6
Warranty Policy ......................................................................................................................... 6
Description / Specifications 8
Linear Knife Description ........................................................................................................... 8
Linear Knife Specifications ....................................................................................................... 8
Installing Linear Knife – See Appendix A 9
Threading 9
Maintenance 10
Service ......................................................................................................................... 7
Cleaning Feed / Nip Rollers ..................................................................................................... 10
Knife Blade Replacement ........................................................................................................ 11
Knife Blade Cleaning ............................................................................................................... 15
Adjustments 18
Web Tracking in Center of Printer ........................................................................................... 18
Setting the Web Tracking .......................................................................................... 18
Setting the Web Guide ............................................................................................... 19
Knife Cam Adjustment ............................................................................................................ 20
Web Tracking Adjustment ....................................................................................................... 21
Adjusting the Sensor ................................................................................................................ 23
Positioning the Sensor .............................................................................................................. 26
Centering the Knife to the Web ............................................................................................... 29
Trouble Shooting 33
Appendix A 35
Removing the Stacker .............................................................................................................. 35
Removing the Nip Assembly ................................................................................................... 36
Removing the Knife Assembly ................................................................................................ 37
Removing the Rear Cover ........................................................................................................ 39
Installing the Linear Knife - Electrical Updates ....................................................................... 40
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Replace the Motherboard Entry ................................................................................. 40
Install Internal Harnesses ........................................................................................... 44
Installing the Linear Knife – Mechanical Updates................................................................... 46
Installing the Lower Frame Support for the Linear Knife ......................................... 46
Installing Linear Knife onto the Lower Frame Support ............................................. 47
Making Electrical Connections .................................................................................. 49
Installing the Nip Assembly ..................................................................................................... 50
Installing the Stacker on the Linear Knife ............................................................................... 52
Assembly Drawings 55
Linear Knife Assembly Drawing ............................................................................................. 56
Nip Roller Assembly Drawing ................................................................................................. 57
Drive Train Assembly Drawing ............................................................................................... 58
Feed Roller Assembly Drawing ............................................................................................... 59
Sensor Assembly Drawing ....................................................................................................... 60
Mounting Assembly Drawing .................................................................................................. 61
Cover Assembly Drawing ........................................................................................................ 62
Cover Assembly Drawing ........................................................................................................ 63
Harnesses ................................................................................................................................. 64
Linear Knife Parts List ............................................................................................................. 67
Linear Knife Parts List ............................................................................................................. 68
Linear Knife Parts List ............................................................................................................. 69
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Scope
Introduction
This manual details the installation, operation, and maintenance of the AVERY
DENNISON Model SNAPTM700 Linear Knife. Use this manual together with the
SNAPTM700 User Manual for other operational questions regarding the SNAP 700
printer itself.
Safety Issues / Warnings
Cautions
The Linear Knife uses very sharp cutting blades that are spring-loaded together. The
knife also has a well-guarded pinch points. The guarded covers provided with the
knife are for operator protection. Under no circumstance should the covers be
removed during operation.
Covers provide other functions beside safety. They affect cut quality and provide
strength to the knife assembly.
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Warranty Information
Warranty Policy
Avery Dennison Retail Branding & Information Solutions provides the following warranty policy.
Scope
Warranties against defects from workmanship for equipment and parts manufactured and sold from
Miamisburg, OH. Includes time and material except as otherwise noted below.
Time
New equipment and parts: 1 year return to depot
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, print heads, 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 Linearretion 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
170 Monarch Lane
Miamisburg, OH 45342
Call: 1-800-214-0872 or (937) 865-2123
For spare parts, requests for service or technical support, contact
AVERY DENNISON Corporation
170 Monarch Lane
Miamisburg, OH 45342
Call: 1-800-214-0872 or (937) 865-2123
For parts and service in other countries, please contact your local AVERY DENNISON supplier.
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Label Size
Length: Min 1 1/2” (38.10mm) Max (See Printer Specs)
Width: Min: 1 1/2” (38.10 mm) TESTED, Max: 5 1/8" (130.18 mm) wide web
Print Speed
3ips, 4ips, 4.5ips, 5ips, 6ips, (RFID 2ips and 3ips) TESTED
Web Justification
Center
Stock
Coated and uncoated Tag Stock and RFID tag stock 10 point to 15 point TESTED
Cleaning
RFID supplies require knife blade cleaning every 25,000 cuts based on supply adhesive construction
Dimensions
11.00" (279.40 mm) wide x 17.25" (438.15 mm) deep x 18.00" (457.20 mm) high
Weight
34 Lbs. (15.5Kg.)
Electrical
DC Power, source is from the SNAP 700 Printer
Temperature
55°F - 95°F (12.7°C to 35°C)
Humidity
5% - 90% non-condensing without corrosion to finish
Registration
System
Blank stock, 1/16”(1.5mm) to 1/8” (3mm) hole, notch 1/16”(1.5mm) min., top reflective,
bottom reflective (80% contrast).
Hole or reflective mark can be any were across the web.
Options
N/A
Description / Specifications
Linear Knife Description
The SNAP Linear Knife is an add-on accessory for the SNAP 700 printer. It
mounts in place of the down stacker and in turn provides a mounting for the
down stacker.
The Linear Knife is designed to cut tag stock and stack into the down stacker. It
does not work with flimsy material such as care label tapes or pressure sensitive
materials.
The Linear Knife is removable if the other materials need to be processed on the
printer using the rotary knife. A training technician is required because the entry
into the printer electronics is required.
Linear Knife Specifications
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Installing Linear Knife – See Appendix A
See Appendix A for Linear Knife Installation Instructions.
Threading
To thread the stock through the SNAP 700 Linear Knife, bring the stock up
to the entry point of the knife. Once the stock comes in contact between the
upper and lower rollers, turn the feed knob clockwise. The stock will
traverse through the knife and exit out the nip assembly.
You will need to rotate both the printer feed knob and the linear knife feed
knob. The feed on the linear knife will not pull the material through the
printer. The feed in the linear knife is for take-up tension only.
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Maintenance
Cleaning Feed / Nip Rollers
The Linear Knife has a set of feed rollers that keep web tension between the
printer feed and the accessory knife. These rollers will need cleaning daily or
more often based on the materials being run,
1. Clean the rollers with isopropyl rubbing alcohol 70%. Do not use other
cleaning products as they may have a long term effect to roller life.
2. Turn off the power to the printer to clean any moving part to avoid
injury or damage to the printer
3. Apply the alcohol to a clean cloth and rub the rollers to remove any
surface build up. The rubber roller may become stained for contact
with the materials running through the printer. This should not harm
the roller or the material.
4. The rubber roller should be replaced at least once a year or before due
to ware or if the rubber starts to harden from age or UV lighting.
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Knife Blade Replacement
1. Turn off power to the printer.
2.
Remove the feed knob and the sensor
adjust knob.
Warning: Follow knife adjustment procedure exactly
or damage will occur.
Warning: Turn off power to the printer to avoid
personal injury when adjusting, removing, or
replacing the knife assembly.
Replace the wheel blade when it becomes dull or nicked. The knife has a life
expectancy of 3 million cuts. Monitor the number of cuts through PCMate since
the printer does not have a cut counter. Stock both the wheel and stationary
blades to avoid down time in case of blade damage or jams.
Note: Replace both the wheel blade and the stationary blade as a set only.
Replacing only one can cause early failure of the blades.
When following the instructions below, use extreme caution as the blades are
very sharp.
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3. Remove the six 8-32 Button Head Screws
and remove the left and right side covers.
4.
Remove the entry guide and deflector
bracket by swinging the carriage assembly
out and inserting a 2.5mm Allen Key or
ball driver through the holes in the frame
to gain access to the screws.
Note: The upper sensor shaft is not shown
for clarity purposes.
5.
With the entry guide removed, see the four
exposed Phillips flat head screws holding
the upper stationary blade. Remove
screws and blade with a #2 Phillips head
screw driver.
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6. Removing the upper stationary blade
allows access to the wheel blade.
Remove the wheel blade, bearing, and
spacer. Replace the new parts in same
order as removed and shown.
Note: Be careful not to move the carriage
assembly too much as the wheel blade
will fall off.
7.
Re-install the upper stationary blade with
the four flat head screws removed from
step 5.
Be sure the wheel blade is behind the
Stationary Blade and that the stationary
blade is oriented so that the cutter edge is
down.
8.
Re-install the deflector bracket and entry
guide.
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9.
Re-install the covers and knobs.
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Knife Blade Cleaning
1. Turn off power to the printer.
2.
Remove the feed knob and the sensor
adjust knob.
Warning: Follow knife adjustment procedure exactly
or damage will occur.
Warning: Turn off power to the printer to avoid
personal injury when adjusting, removing, or
replacing the knife assembly.
When the material starts to have poor cut along all or part of the cut edge, the
knife blades will need to be removed and cleaned.
Note: When cutting RFID tag stock the knife may need to be cleaned every
25,000 cuts depending on the adhesive layer used to construct the tag material.
This may vary in frequency base on the supplies. The knife blades will need to
be taken apart as surface cleaning is insufficient.
When following the instructions below, use extreme caution as the blades are
very sharp.
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3. Remove the six 8-32 Button Head Screws
and remove the left and right side covers.
4.
Remove the entry guide and deflector
bracket by swinging the carriage assembly
out and inserting a 2.5mm Allen Key or
ball driver through the holes in the frame
to gain access to the screws.
Note: The upper sensor shaft is not shown
for clarity purposes.
5.
With the entry guide removed, see the four
exposed Phillips flat head screws holding
the upper stationary blade. Remove
screws and blade with a #2 Phillips head
screw driver.
Clean the blade with Isopropyl Alcohol.
The blades are very sharp. Cut resistant
gloves should be worn to avoid injury.
6. With the upper stationary blade removed
there is access to the disc blade. Remove
the disc blade. The bearing and spacer can
stay on the carriage assembly.
Clean the disc blade with isopropyl
alcohol.
Replace blade in same order as removed.
Note: Be careful not to move the carriage
assembly too much as the disc blade will
fall off.
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7.
Re-install the upper stationary blade with
the four Phillips flat head screws removed
from step 5.
Be sure the wheel blade is behind the
stationary blade and that the stationary
blade is oriented so that angle is down.
8.
Re-install the deflector bracket and entry
guide.
9.
Re-install the covers and knobs.
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Adjustments
Web Tracking in Center of Printer
NOTE: Cut quality and straightness requires the stock to track down the center of the printer because the Linear
Knife cuts across the web from both sides. Two settings adjust web tracking. The first setting is moving the web
front to back as controlled by the Feed Roller Assembly. The second setting is the position of the Web Guide
Assembly.
The Linear Knife makes one pass across the web for each tag cut. This means that if the knife starts its cut from
the near side of the web and the next cut starts from the far side of the web. The cut is done while the web is
moving through the printer. The knife has been designed when properly installed to be located in the center of the
feed roller assembly and the print head assemblies. If one or both of these setting are not correct the cut will vary
in width every other cut.
Setting the Web Tracking
Web tracking is the movement of the tag stock front to back in the Feed Assembly. To correct for this movement
there are four “Jack” Set Screws located on the inner mount bracket on the Feed Assembly. These will be adjusted
accordingly once the printer has been loaded with stock and run.
1. Load the printer with supplies (Stock & Ink) Make sure the tag stock supply roll is tight and the sides of the
roll are flat. If the roll is not flat it will track off the center of the print heads.
2. Leave the web guide open so the guides do not control the material moving through the printer.
3. Load the internal test format (see SNAP 700 user manual). The wide test format image will look like this.
The line running left to right should be in the center of the tag. The center of the line to the metal frame is
4” (101.6mm).
4. Start the printer, if the stock is walking toward the back of the printer, the outboard end of the Feed
Assembly needs to move toward the stacker. (Don’t worry if the knife cut is out of square, this will be
corrected later)
5. Loosen the three ¼-20 cap screws and turn the two left set screws 1/8 of a turn so that it will force the outer
end to move toward the stacker.
6. Snug the ¼-20 cap screws starting with the Upper right, then the lower, then the upper left.
7. Once all are snug, tighten the cap screws in the same order.
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8. Run the printer again and see if there is a walking issue, if so repeat steps 4-6.
Loosen Screws
Use “Jack” Set
Screws to position
the Feed Assembly
one way or the other.
9. If the stock wants to walk toward the front of the printer, then position the feed assembly so that the outer
edge move slightly away from the stacker side, and reverse steps as previously stated.
10. Once the stock is tracking through the printer without walking, the feed assembly can be secured.
11. The Printer is now ready for the latest Operating System Installation. Download and install Operating
System Version 3.32.07.05 or later.
Setting the Web Guide
The web guide is located between the tag stock supply roll and the first print station in the web path. To set the
web guide correctly, get the tracking of the printer centered first. There are two set collars with thumbs screws
that will rest just off the material. Position these collars to steer the web correctly through the printer. Do not
try and force the stock more then 1/4” (5mm) as it can damage the edge of the tag stock.
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1. Move the rotary knife carriage to the
center of the stationary knife.
2.
Adjust the inboard and outboard cam to
just barely touch the frame. Hold the came
in the desired position while tightening the
screws.
Knife Cam Adjustment
The cam adjustment keeps the frame from distorting during operation and
affects the cut angle slightly.
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Web Tracking Adjustment
Buckle in Rear of Knife
(Needs to be adjusted, cut will not be
square.)
Web tracking straight
(No buckle)
Ready to move to the next step
Buckle in Front of Knife
(Needs to be adjusted, cut will not be
square.)
If the web is tracking through the SNAP 700 printer but is not tracking into the
Knife square, there will be a buckle in the web. The tracking can be adjusted by
rotating the thumb wheel on the Linear Knife located on the inboard side of the
Knife.
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1.
Loosen the ¼-20 cap screw shown.
Rotating the thumb wheel will rotate the
knife in one direction or the other.
2.
Rotate the thumb wheel toward the
operator to move the outer edge of the
knife to the left.
3.
Rotate the thumb wheel away from the
operator to move the outer edge of the
knife to the right.
After the knife is in the desired location,
tighten the ¼-20 cap screw.
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