NeuraLabel 300x NoTouch
User Guide
September 2018
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NeuraLabel 300x NoTouch Printing System
Contents
300x NoTouch System Components ........................................................................................................ 1
Setting up the 300x NoTouch System ...................................................................................................... 2
Loading Media onto the NoTouch ............................................................................................................ 5
300x NoTouch Supported Configurations ................................................................................................ 8
Loading the NeuraLabel 300x Standard ................................................................................................ 8
Loading the NeuraLabel 300x CP .......................................................................................................... 8
Running the NoTouch .......................................................................................................................... 8
Printing ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Getting Ready to Print ......................................................................................................................... 9
Printing and Webbing Up On the Fly .................................................................................................. 10
Start Printing ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Printing with a Webbed System ......................................................................................................... 11
Printing the End of the Media Roll ..................................................................................................... 11
NoTouch Firmware Updates .................................................................................................................. 12
NoTouch Supported Roll Sizes ............................................................................................................... 13
NoTouch Rewinder Sensor Calibration ................................................................................................... 14
NoTouch Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 15
Rewinder Troubleshooting................................................................................................................. 15
Unwinder Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 16
Oops I forgot to…............................................................................................................................... 16
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300x NoTouch System Components
NoTouch Components
Base Plate
Rails, Datum, and attached Unwinder Sensor
Tower
Adjustable Flanges
Four adjustable flanges, two for each winder
Fixed Flanges
Two rear flanges
Also Included: NoTouch Power Cable; screws to attach Tower to base; Alan
key to attach rear flanges to Tower.
Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver to attach Tower to base.
Rewinder Sensor
300x Printer (Standard or CP configuration)
Printer power cable, USB or network cable.
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Setting up the 300x NoTouch System
See Installation and Quick Start Guide for detailed installation instructions. Before you get started,
make sure there is adequate table space for the printing system, including full clearance for the rail
system’s extended position. The base plate measures 16”x31” and requires an additional 18” of
clearance on the right side. Make sure you are near a power outlet, keeping in mind that both the
printer and the Tower require power. If printing over a network, make sure there is a network outlet for
the printer and the computer. Continuous label printing is not supported over a wireless network.
STOP AND CHECK
• Adequate Table Space: Minimum 18” deep x 36” wide with extra clearance on
the right side, plus any space you will need to set up a computer.
• Power Outlets: For printer and Tower.
• Network Connection: If needed.
Set Up the System:
STEP 1. Place Base Plate on the table or desk where the printing system will reside.
• Position the Base Plate so the Tower is installed on the right side.
• Be sure rails glide smoothly and are not obstructed.
SETP 2. Attach the Tower to the Base Plate using the included screws and a Philips screwdriver. The
holes in the Tower base will insert into standoffs on the Base Plate for alignment.
STEP 3. Place the Datum Guide on the back rail with the round spacer closer to the back. The Datum is a
small black guide that attaches to the rails and slides into a slot on the bottom of the printer.
STEP 4. Place 300x Printer on the rails, making sure the Datum Guide inserts into the printer slot. Two
people may be needed to properly lift and position the printer. When properly set up, the
printer will fit snuggly on the rails and will be held in place by the Datum.
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STOP AND CHECK
• The Tower is snug on the base and securely attached.
• The Base Plate is on a sturdy table with plenty of clearance on either side.
• The Printer fits snugly on the rails with no twisting motion.
• The Printer glides smoothly on the railing system to a fully extended position.
STEP 5. Plug in all sensors and cables.
• Plug NoTouch power cable into Tower and outlet.
• Plug NoTouch Unwinder Sensor Connector into Tower.
• Plug NoTouch Rewinder Sensor Connector into Tower, and clip the Sensor to the printer media
exit.
• Plug in the 300x Printer. (Printer startup instructions are provided separately.)
• Plug the 300x Printer into your printing computer via a USB or network cable.
NOTE: There is no direct electrical, power, or control connection from the NoTouch unit and the printer.
STOP AND CHECK
• All Cables are plugged in as shown.
• NoTouch Power remains OFF.
STEP 6. Test the NoTouch System. Turn the Power ON and watch for the following behavior:
• The LED will flash a two-digit version number and then will turn solid green.
• The Unwinder and Rewinder will both start to turn. The Unwinder will spin for about 6 seconds,
and the Rewinder will spin for about 11 seconds.
• If the LED turns red, or if either winder does not spin, the system has not properly initialized.
Check all connections.
• Turn the Power back OFF to move to the next step.
STEP 7. Attach the rear stationary flanges, if not already attached.
The rear stationary flanges should be used for media that is exactly 8.5” in width. If you will never use
this size media, this step may be skipped; however, installing these flanges is recommended so they are
not misplaced or lost.
Complete the following steps for both the Unwinder and the Rewinder.
• Make sure the Power is OFF.
• Using the included Alan key, loosen two set screws on the winder spindle.
• Slide the spindle out about an inch.
• Snap the rear stationary flange onto the spindle, making sure the grooved side that matches the
3-edge chuck is facing out.
• Slide the spindle back into place, matching it to the flange grooves.
• Retighten two set screws until just snug.
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NOTE: The set screws tighten into a flat area on the spindle. When resetting, make sure the set screws
remain on the flat part.
STEP 8. Attach the adjustable flanges.
Both the Rewinder and Unwinder have two adjustable flanges that allow you to align the media with the
300x Printer. In the case of an 8.5” wide roll, only one adjustable flange is used. The adjustable flanges
have a locking mechanism that holds them in place. This is found on the back of the flange.
The two adjustable flanges must be placed on the spindle so that the flat side faces the media. They
must be unlocked to slide on the spindle or chuck. The chuck must also be contracted by turning the
spindle knob counter clockwise to loosen it so that the flanges and media can be loaded. Once the
flanges and media are loaded, the user must tighten and expand the chuck fins by turning the spindle
knob clockwise.
Follow these steps and practice working with the flanges:
STEP 1. Place the first flange on the spindle, making sure the flat side faces out towards the media.
STEP 2. Move the flange to the desired location and latch it shut.
STEP 3. Place a roll of media or an empty core on the spindle or skip this step if you are practicing.
STEP 4. Place the second flange on the spindle, making sure the flat side faces in towards the media or
core.
STEP 5. Move the flange to the desired location and latch it shut.
STEP 6. Now turn the spindle knob clockwise until the chuck has expanded enough so that the system
does not slip.
TIP: If you have trouble sliding the flange onto the chuck, loosen more and/or squeeze the chuck fins
to contract the chuck.
STOP AND CHECK
• Make sure the flanges are straight when placing them. If they are not
straight, you might have trouble sliding them onto the chuck.
• Make sure the flanges are straight when you latch them. If they are not
straight, the media may rub against the side of the flange when printing.
• Make sure the NoTouch Power remains OFF during this step.
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Loading Media onto the NoTouch
IMPORTANT: The NoTouch unit must be turned OFF whenever you are loading media. The NoTouch
uses gesture sensors to control the turning motors. When properly webbed, these motors are actuated
by media movement. However, other items may actuate the motors, such as a waving hand, a stray
cable, or a piece of paper. For this reason, the NoTouch unit should always be turned off when loading
and unloading media. The printer itself may remain powered on.
LOAD THE MEDIA ONTO THE UNWINDER
The media roll should be placed on the Unwinder so that the printed side will enter the printer facing
down. If the roll is the maximum 8.5” in width, the rear flange should be used, along with one
adjustable flange. For narrower rolls, two adjustable flanges will be needed. Note that if the roll is
slightly narrower than 8.5” (for example, 8.25”), it might be necessary to remove the rear flange to
make the media fit in the correct position.
For rolls that are 8” and narrower, the two adjustable flanges should be used. These flanges slide along
the chuck and are then locked into place so that the media is aligned with the printer.
STEP 1. Move the 300x Printer on the rails to the farthest position away from the roll unit. You will
need this space to work.
Media Loading Position Normal Printing Position
STEP 2. If the roll is 8.5” wide, use the rear flange. If the roll is smaller, place one adjustable flange on
the chuck so that the smooth side faces the media.
STEP 3. Place the media on the chuck so that the printed side faces down and
also toward the unwinding sensor, as shown.
STEP 4. Place the second adjustable flange on the chuck so that the smooth
side faces the media, and place the second flange such that the two
flanges do not align. Aligning the flanges may add unnecessary drag to
the media.
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STEP 5. Align the media to the printer guides. Temporarily slide the printer close to the roll unit so that
you can correctly align the media. Adjust the gray printer guides so they fit the media width.
Then move the roll and flanges so that the entire system is aligned. Once aligned, lock the
flanges into place using the latch on the side of the flange facing away from the media.
STEP 5. Tighten the core. Once the media and flanges are in place, turn the chuck clockwise just until
the core is snug on the chuck. The system will not function properly if the core is not tightened.
LOAD AN EMPTY CORE ONTO THE REWINDER
Make sure the core you place on the Rewinder is the correct size for your media. Core sizes are often
not exact.
STEP 1. Place the empty core and flange(s) on the Rewinder chuck in the same way
you placed the media on the Unwinder chuck. The flat side of the flanges
face the core. The locking mechanisms face out. It is recommended that
you place the flange such that the two flanges do not align. Aligning the
flanges may add unnecessary drag to the media.
STEP 2. Align the Rewinder flanges with the Unwinder flanges. Even if the roll is 8.5” in width, you must
make sure the outer flanges are aligned. Once aligned, lock the flanges into place using the latch
on the side of the flange facing away from the media.
STEP 3. Tighten the core. Once the core and flanges are in place, tighten the core by turning the chuck
clockwise. The system will not function properly if the core is not tightened. If the system runs
and the core is loose on the chuck, the Rewinder will spin without winding up the media.
STOP AND CHECK
• Make sure the flanges are aligned. Take the leading edge of the media and
temporarily place it around the Rewinder core to verify that the Unwinder
and Rewinder flanges match.
• Make sure the Rewinder is not too tight. Remember that the empty core
may be slightly larger or smaller than the media core. Do not align the
flanges to the empty core; rather, make sure the upper and lower flanges
match. A ruler or straight edge can be used to check the alignment.
• Make sure the cores are snug on the chucks.
• Make sure the NoTouch Power remains OFF during this step.
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STEP 4. Once the flanges are in place and secure, load the media into the printer guides.
STEP 5. Check the alignment of the entire system. The entire system, including the Unwinder, 300x
Printer, and Rewinder, should be aligned so that the printed media will be straight.
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300x NoTouch Supported Configurations
There are multiple configurations of the NeuraLabel 300x printer; the NoTouch Roll System works with
the NeuraLabel 300x Standard and the NeuraLabel 300x CP. For each of these systems the loading and
behavior of the NoTouch is identical. The loading of the printer itself is different for each system.
Loading the NeuraLabel 300x Standard
To load the 300x Standard, the media is placed on the NoTouch unwinder and fed in the printer’s
continuous tray 1 input face down. There are gray media guides inside the printer input that are
adjusted to the media width. If media narrower than 3 inches wide is to be used, narrow media snapins
are attached to each of the gray guides. The leading edge of the media must be slid all the way into the
printer input to reach the back of the tray one entrance.
Media exits the 300x Standard at the upper right exit where it wraps around the rewinder sensor and
onto the rewinder spindle. The media is face up at this point as it is attached to the rewinder. Once
completely fed through the printer, media flow is automatically controlled by the unwinder and
rewinder and their respective sensors.
Loading the NeuraLabel 300x CP
To load the 300x CP, the media is placed on the NoTouch unwinder and fed completely under the
printer to reach the far right side of the printer, where the continuous tray 2 entrance is located. The
easiest way to feed the media under the printer is to extend the printer on its rail system, place the
media over the length of the baseplate between the rails, and then return the printer to its home
position. The media is positioned face down across the baseplate, but then wraps around a C-guide to
become face up as it enters the tray 2 entrance. There are adjustable black media guides located under
the printer lid. These guides can be narrowed to 1.5 inches and do not require a snapin device. When
loading media into the tray 2 guides, the printer lid should be up. The leading edge of the media should
be loaded all the way inside the printer and under the media holding bar a the far back of the tray 2
entrance. Close the tray 2 lid after the media is loaded and before printing begins.
Media exits the 300x CP in the same way as the 300x Standard, at the upper right exit where it wraps
around the rewinder sensor and onto the rewinder spindle. The media is face up at this point as it is
attached to the rewinder. Once completely fed through the printer, media flow is automatically
controlled by the unwinder and rewinder and their respective sensors.
Running the NoTouch
The same NoTouch system will work equally well with both the 300x Standard and 300x CP printer
configurations. Note that the 300x CP will likely require slower printing speeds, especially when printing
on small labels. This is because fast print speeds might introduce excessive drag into the system. Small
labels have less internal hold by the printer track and are more susceptible to external drag. In addition,
the CP path can introduce additional drag as the labels are fed under the printer. For this reason, only
slower print speeds are recommended for small labels printed on the 300x CP. This is most easily
accomplished by using Best mode, which will not only slow the print speed, but improve the image
quality as well.
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Printing
Getting Ready to Print
Once you are sure the system is completely set up and aligned, you are ready to print.
Make sure the NoTouch Power is turned OFF.
STEP 1. Load the media into the 300x Printer. There are three options for loading media:
• Place the media in the printer guides until the media will not go in any further.
• Place the media in the printer guides until the media will not go in any further and press the
printer jog button for about 1 second. The media will move slightly farther in the printer and
lock in place.
• Load the media as instructed above, but jog the media all the way through the printer and tape
the media onto the Rewinder. This is called pre-webbing the media.. Pre-webbing the media is
not necessarily recommended because it wastes several feet of media, but it might be helpful in
the beginning while you are learning the system.
STEP 2. Move the printer on the rails to the position closest to the roll unit. This is the default printing
position.
During printing on larger, wider, heavier media, the Rewinder may tug on the media as it winds
and pull the printer to the default position if it has been moved.
For smaller rolls it is okay to slide the printer away from the rewinder to allow for a longer
media dry time. The exact position of the printer is usually flexible, as long as the rewinder does
not excessively tug on the printer.
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Printing and Webbing Up On the Fly
With the 300x NoTouch System, you can begin the print and web up the media onto the Rewinder after
the printing begins. This means you will start the print job, wait until the media begins to exit the
printer, and tape the leading edge of the media to the rewinder core during the print. You will want to
use the 20-30 unit “initial slow print” in the 300x driver to give yourself plenty of time.
Once the printing begins, the Unwinder starts unwinding the media into the printer, and the Rewinder
starts to spin. After about 11 seconds, the Rewinder will stop so that you can attach the media to the
core. Once you have attached the media to the Rewinder core, wind the media manually until the
Rewinder Sensor is triggered. This restarts the Rewinder, and the media is automatically rolled.
Note that this is the only time a user will need to manually start the 300x NoTouch System. This manual
start is necessary so that the user can comfortably web up the media.
IMPORTANT: Always use the “initial slow print” setting of 20-30 found in the printer driver when
webbing up the media. Otherwise, you may not have enough time to attach the media to the Rewinder
core before the printer speeds up to its maximum printing speed.
STOP AND CHECK
• Driver is set to “initial slow print” of 20-30.
• Flanges are properly aligned, and cores are snug.
• Tape is ready so you can quickly secure the media to the Rewinder.
• NoTouch Power is turned ON for printing.
Start Printing
STEP 1. Turn the NoTouch Power ON. The Unwinder will unwind to roll the media over the sensor.
Make sure your media is loaded into the printer guides before turning the NoTouch Power ON.
STEP 2. Get your tape ready so that you can tape the media to the Rewinder core. If you do not tape
the media to the Rewinder core, the Rewinder cannot properly wind it up.
STEP 3. Print.
STEP 4. Wait until the media exits the printer and prepare to tape the media edge to the core. The
Rewinder will be spinning, but will STOP after 11 seconds. Tape the media to the core, being
careful not to prematurely engage the Rewinder Sensor. Start winding the media up until the
media triggers the sensor and the Rewinder starts.
NOTE: The rewinder is programmed to stop spinning after about 11 seconds. If it does not stop,
the sensor may be missing or damaged, or the sensor may need to be calibrated.
STEP 5: Watch your 300x NoTouch Printing System work. Both the Unwinder and Rewinder will be
controlled by their corresponding sensors. The devices will stop when the printing stops.
TIP: For a smooth startup workflow, after taping the media edge onto the core, begin winding up the
media with your left hand and smoothing the media on the core with your right hand. The
Rewinder will start as soon as the media touches the Rewinder Sensor.
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TIP: As an Emergency STOP of the Rewinder, you can squeeze the Rewinder Sensor closed with your
right hand while rolling the media with your left hand. Release the sensor to start the system.
The NoTouch System is designed to start working even if printing has already
started. If, after a few seconds of printing, you realize you have forgotten to turn
the NoTouch System ON, turn the system ON, and it will likely recover on its own.
If the print is coming out wrong for any reason, press the printer Cancel button twice
(the red X on the printer panel). When the print stops, the NoTouch System will
automatically stop.
Printing with a Webbed System
With the 300x NoTouch System, you can print on a pre-webbed system, meaning the media is already
completely through the printer and attached to the rewinder. This allows you to stop printing at any
time and at any place in the media roll and resume printing whenever ready. In other words, you can
print any size and quantity of label batches on the roll. The NoTouch System requires no interaction
from the user.
STEP 1. Print.
STEP 2. Watch your 300x NoTouch Printing System work. Both the Unwinder and Rewinder are
automatic.
TIP: Always use at least 1 second of Initial Slow Print when printing on the 300x Printer using the
NoTouch System or any unwinder/rewinder system. The 300x NoTouch System does not require a
longer time setting (like when webbing up), however, a longer Initial Slow Print setting is always advised
because it allows the user to check the print during the startup process.
Printing the End of the Media Roll
When the print is approaching the end of the media roll, no special action needs to be taken. There are
a couple of important points to keep in mind:
• The Unwinder will automatically stop once the sensor detects that the Unwinder roll is empty.
• The Rewinder will spin for approximately 4 seconds after the last trigger of its sensor from the
media, and then it will stop (given that the Unwinder has stopped).
• If the end of the media is glued onto the core, it may not detach and may jam the printer. If this
happens, cut the media and eject it. Contact your media supplier and request that the media be
taped, not glued, to the cores.
IMPORTANT: Turn the NoTouch Unit OFF before removing media from the Rewinder. If you accidentally
trigger the Unwinder Sensor, both the Unwinder and Rewinder may begin spinning.
TIP
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NoTouch Firmware Updates
The NoTouch firmware is field updatable using a USB cable and your PC. To see the version of firmware
on your system, cycle the power and watch the LED for two sequences of flashes. For example, 3
flashes, pause, 2 flashes, indicates version 3.2. Note that the NoTouch firmware versioning may not be
sequential.
To update the firmware, obtain the NoTouch Update program from NeuraLabel.
• Plug a USB cable into the USB firmware update port on the NoTouch Tower. This is located near
the Rewinder Sensor port.
• Plug the other end of the USB cable into your computer with the NoTouch firmware release.
• Turn the NoTouch Tower Power ON.
• Launch the firmware update program FWUpdate.exe.
• Select Program->Program from the update application shown below.
• You will see the update messaging. This will take a few minutes.
• When complete, make sure to unplug the USB cable and cycle the NoTouch power.
• Make sure the new version is flashed in the flashing sequence.
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NoTouch Supported Roll Sizes
Note the following specifications for using the 300x NoTouch System.
Media Diameter: Up to 8” on a 3” core.
Note that while a 9” roll is not officially supported, the NoTouch System may
function properly with this larger role size at slower speeds.
Larger diameter than 9” will not fit on the NoTouch spindles.
Media Width: 1.5” to 8.5” for most media
IMPORTANT: For roll width of 3” or less, the 300x Standard Printer requires a
special snap-in kit. Contact NeuraLabel for information about the Narrow Media Kit.
Remember that 8.5” rolls use the fixed rear flange and one adjustable flange.
Smaller rolls require two adjustable flanges.
Media Width: 1.5” to 8.5” for very large rolls
Large Rolls of certain media types may be too heavy for the control algorithm at 14
inches per second print speeds. This is indicated by the NoTouch rewinder paddle
going in and out of range. This will not affect the print quality, however it may be
undesired by the user.
10 ips is the maximum speed. Slow the print speed down further if needed.
MediaType: Rolled media with or without black registration marks.
Die cut labels with black registration marks.
Media must have inkjet coatings to work in the 300x Printer.
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NoTouch Rewinder Sensor Calibration
The NoTouch Roll System has a sensor that controls the speed of its rewinder roller. This sensor must
be calibrated for the NoTouch to maintain optimal performance. Because the calibration values are
stored in the NoTouch internal memory, each sensor must be calibrated with its paired NoTouch system.
The rewinder sensor is calibrated at the factory and should not need recalibration except for the case of
a NoTouch firmware update. However, the sensor may be recalibrated at any time.
Sensor Calibration Procedure:
• STEP 1. Turn the NoTouch on and wait until fully booted and the spindles are not turning.
Ideally no media is placed on the Roll System during this procedure.
• STEP 2. Clamp the rewinder sensor shut and hold closed until the rewinder spindle releases and
turns backwards. Continue holding the sensor shut until the rewinder stops turning.
• STEP 3. Open the sensor and repeat Step #2 again. When the rewinder stops turning for the
second time, the unit should enter calibration mode, indicated by the NoTouch LED flashing
green at a steady pace.
• STEP 4. As soon as calibration mode begins, hold the sensor shut for 5 seconds. The led
flashing will stop after the 5 seconds are up.
• STEP 6. Open (release) the sensor, and the LED blinking will resume for 5 seconds.
• STEP 7. Determine if Calibration was successful.
➢ If calibration is successful, the LED will blink green 3 times.
➢ If calibration is unsuccessful, the LED will blink red 3 times. Turn off unit and go back to the
beginning.
NoTouch Rewinder Sensor in Closed Position and Open Position
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NoTouch Troubleshooting
Rewinder Troubleshooting
The NoTouch Rewinder does not seem to be keeping up, or performance is not satisfactory, or the
printer is declaring Mark Errors (due to excessive drag).
• Check the Rewinder sensor.
Turn off the unit to do this step. Verify that the rewinder sensor is installed and positioned
correctly, that the springs are intact, that it is springing fully open, and that it can be fully closed.
• Calibrate the Rewinder sensor.
If the Rewinder Sensor passes visual inspection but does not seem to be performing as it should, it
may need to be calibrated. All Sensors are factory calibrated, however if you should need to
recalibrate the rewinder sensor there is a simple procedure to do so.
IMPORTANT: REWINDER SENSORS ARE FACTORY CALIBRATED. THIS CALIBRATION IS STORED IN
ONBOARD MEMORY ON THE NOTOUCH TOWER. DO NOT SWAP SENSORS IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE
NOTOUCH UNITS. If a sensor recalibration is needed, contact NeuraLabel support for assistance.
• Slow down the printing.
NoTouch has been tested at printing speeds up to 14 inches per second on rolls of
media up to 8 inches in diameter. If at any time either the unwinder or rewinder does
not seem to be keeping up, the performance can be improved by using a slower
printing speed. Almost all rewinder issues can be helped by slowing down the printing.
TIP: If the Rewinder is not rolling tight enough, it is possible to manually assist by pulling on the media
as it is wound up. Make sure the flanges are not crooked or too tight.
The NoTouch Rewinder roll is wrinkling on the spindle
• Check the flange positions. You probably have the flanges too close together and the media is not
fitting between them.
The NoTouch Rewinder does not stop after the 11 second timeout during the web-on-the-fly procedure.
• Check the Rewinder sensor. It may be missing or damaged, or the sensor may need to be
recalibrated.
The NoTouch Rewinder is spinning when I don’t want it to.
• You can TEMPORARILY STOP the rewinder by holding its sensor closed. Think of this as an
Emergency Brake. However, unless you turn the unit off, the spinning will resume when the sensor
is released.
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Unwinder Troubleshooting
The NoTouch Unwinder does not seem to be keeping up or performance is not satisfactory.
• Check the Media Roll.
Some media rolls are “sticky” so that the media sticks to itself as it unrolls. Watch for this problem.
If severe, slowing down the printing should help.
Some rolls of media might be oval rather than round. This can cause the control algorithms to have
trouble smoothly spinning the unwinder and rewinder.
The NoTouch Unwinder is making double loops in the media on the spindle.
• This is normal behavior. The system functions properly even if excess media is unwound.
The NoTouch Unwinder is spinning when I don’t want it to or I don’t like the double media loops.
• You can TEMPORARILY STOP the unwinder by holding your hand over its sensor. Think of this as a
Parking Brake. You can then manually wind up slack media if you want. However, unless you turn
the unit off, the unwinder will resume when the sensor is released, and the media may return to the
same state.
Oops I forgot to…
• Turn on the NoTouch Unit!
If within a few seconds after the print starts, you can turn on the NoTouch and it will recover.
• Tighten the chucks (cores)!
Grasp the chuck handles during the print, one at a time. They will tighten in the correct direction
while the unwinder/rewinder is spinning. Don’t overtighten.
• Use enough slow start to web up on-the-fly!
Once you are trained on this procedure, you should be able to recover if you move quickly. The
print and roll unit will behave the same; the media is just moving much faster. If you are not
successful, cancel the print by touching the Red X on the printer twice and web up manually.
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