Inserting The Labels Into The Print Mechanism; Setting The Label Sensor - Brady A8500 Assembly Instructions Manual

7 Loading Material
7.1.2

Inserting the Labels into the Print Mechanism

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Figure 11 Inserting the labels into the print mechanism
1. Turn lever (4) counterclockwise to lift the printhead (2).
2. Move the guide (6) to the outermost position by turning the spindle (7) with the Allen key (8).
3. Supply a longer label strip of approx. 100 cm.
4. Guide label strip (5) to the print unit as shown in Figure 12. The broken line shows the path for inside wound labels.
5. Guide label strip through the label sensor (3) to the peel-off edge.
6. Move the guide (6) against the label strip by turning the spindle (7).
7. Forward the label strip over the peel-off edge (1), that the strip reaches back internal rewinder. Remove the labels
from the overhanging strip.
7.1.3

Setting the Label Sensor

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Figure 13 Setting the Label Sensor
The label sensor can be shifted perpendicular to the direction of paper flow for adaptation to the label medium. When
the printer is switched on, a yellow LED illuminates the sensor position (2).
 Loosen the screw (4).
 Position the label sensor with the tab (3) in such a way that the sensor (2) can detect the label gap or a reflex or
perforation mark.
- or, if the labels deviate from a rectangular shape, -
 Align the label sensor using the tab (3) with the front edge of the label in the direction of paper flow.
 Tighten the screw (4).
 Turn the lever (1) clockwise to lock the printhead.
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Figure 12 Label feed path
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