Hudson Print and Apply
10 Stern Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081
Tel: 973-376-7400 Fax: 973-376-8265
USER MANUAL
Rev 1.1
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 - Overview .................................................................................................... 2
A. System Requirements ............................................................................................. 2
B. Environmental Requirements ................................................................................ 2
CHAPTER 2 – Installation ................................................................................................ 3
A. Unpack the Print and Apply .................................................................................. 3
B. Installing Media ................................................................................................... 10
CHAPTER 3 - Calibration ............................................................................................... 12
A. Connection ........................................................................................................... 12
B. Setup Screen ......................................................................................................... 13
C. Label Setup ........................................................................................................... 14
D. Apply Nest Setup .................................................................................................. 18
E. Hardware Setup.................................................................................................... 14
CHAPTER 4 – Operation ................................................................................................ 20
A. Creating Labels .................................................................................................... 20
B. Setup and Testing Apply Profiles ........................................................................ 24
C. SoftLinx Operation .............................................................................................. 26
CHAPTER 5 - Maintenance ............................................................................................ 28
A. Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 28
B. Cleaning the Print and Apply .............................................................................. 28
C. Cleaning the Printer............................................................................................. 28
CHAPTER 6 - Warranty & Service Agreement Terms and Conditions ........................ 29
A. Warranty ............................................................................................................... 29
B. Service Agreements .............................................................................................. 30
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WARNING- -
WARNING
Possible hazardous situation could result in
serious injury.
NOTE
A statement that is cautionary; operating
tip; instrument damage may occur if not
followed.
HINT
Helpful hints and additional information
LIST
List of instructions; parts
Important information
Specifications
! CAUTION
Electrical Hazard
This product may be used only in the manner described in this manual.
When used other than as specified, the safety protections provided by the
equipment may be impaired.
TABLE OF SYMBOLS:
The following symbols are to alert your attention to important information or
warnings that may present some hazards. These symbols may not appear in the
manual or on the product.
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CHAPTER 1 - Overview
The Print and Apply is an automated Barcode Labeling System. It creates and attaches
printed labels to any SBS-standard microplate or microplate lid. The Print and Apply can
apply labels any of the four sides of a microplate. The Print and Apply’s applicator head
has 35mm of vertical travel which can hit anywhere on a standard microplate. The Print
and Apply has an optional barcode scanner that can be mounted within range of the base,
so you can print and confirm barcodes in one step. For a complete “walk away” system,
the unit can be integrated with a Hudson Robotics PlateCrane EX.
This manual will explain how to setup your Print and Apply to achieve optimal
efficiency. If you have any questions or comments about the contents of this manual,
please contact Hudson Robotics, Inc. at +1-(973) 376-7400. For more information,
please visit our website at http://www.hudsonrobotics.com.
A. System Requirements
The Print and Apply needs the following to optimally run:
32” x 24” benchspace
Clean, dry air with a 1/4” fitting and air line achieving a maintainable 80 psi, 3.0
cfm
120 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 4 amps
PC with Windows XP or Windows 7, with CodeSoft 9.1 or later and SoftLinx V
or later installed.
B. Environmental Requirements
Operating Temperature: 15 to 40C (59 to 104F)
Operating Humidity: 0 to 85%, no condensation
Storage Temperature: -20 to 65C (-4 to 149F)
Altitude: Up to 2000m
Ventilation Fans Require +2” of free space in front of them
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CHAPTER 2 – Installation
A. Unpack the Print and Apply
WARNING- -
Power switch must be turned OFF during entire installation procedure.
DO NOT loosen or tighten any screws or touch parts not specified in the
Never force any component to fit.
The Print and Apply system weighs 50 lbs. and should be handled with
Overview:
instructions.
care to avoid mishaps.
The Print and Apply will arrive in three separate boxes. The Zebra box contains
the printer portion of the system. The Hudson box contains the applicator portion
of the system. The third box contains the alignment base for the printer which
connects the printer to the applicator. Any additional components will be packed
in the Hudson box along with the applicator.
Below are the following steps to unpack the system:
1. Open the third box and remove the alignment base from the box and place
it on the table that will hold the Print and Apply system.
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2. Open the Hudson box and remove the applicator from the box, also
remove any additional components from this box. Place the applicator on
the table next to the alignment base.
3. You will now attach the applicator base to the alignment base. To do so,
you will open the latches on the alignment base (See Figure 3). Then you
will slide the alignment base into the cutout in the applicator base. You
will now move the latches down until they meet the catches. Slowly turn
the latch handles until they close and push the handle down to lock the
latch into location (See Figure 4). Slowly move the alignment base to
make sure that the bases are securely attached.
Figure 3 Figure 4
4. Open the Zebra box and remove the Printer from the box. You will have
to remove the shipping straps from around the printer, before removing the
printer from the box. You will slowly lift the printer out of the box and
install it on the alignment base. You will place the printer on top of the
alignment base and match up the two countersunk holes with the two ball
end leveling feet. The ball end leveling feet will keep the printer secured
onto the alignment base (See Figure 5)
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Figure 5
Printer Leveling Feet
5. Attach all of the cables and accessories as shown in the following pictures,
before turning the unit on.
1- USB Keyboard (optional) 3- Monitor Cable (optional)
2- Communication Cable for Applicator (Attach to computer)
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1- Communication Cable to Rear of Printer
2- Optional Barcode Cable
3- Power Cable for Applicator
4- USB cable for Printer (goes to computer)
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1- Air Pressure Regulator set to 60 PSI w/ ¼” Quick disconnect fitting. User
supplies air input of 80 PSI (5.5 bar) or greater to this unit.
2- Vacuum Lines
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1. 1/8” Air Blast Tubing. (Color may vary.)
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