Brady PAM 3600 Quick Operator's Manual

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Printer Applicator System
PAM 3600
Quick Operator's Guide
Edition 12/06

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  • Page 1 Printer Applicator System PAM 3600 Quick Operator's Guide Edition 12/06...
  • Page 2 Identification Solutions Division W.H. Brady Lindestraat 21 6555 W. Good Hope Road Industriepark C3 PO Box 2131 9240 Zele Belgium Milwaukee, WI 53201 U.S.A. Tel.: +32 52 457 811 Phone: 1-800-537-8791 Fax: 1-800-292-2289 e-mail: support@brady.be All specifications about delivery, design, performance and weight are given to the best of our current knowledge and are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Safety Instructions ......................4 Delivery Contents ..........................4 Component Location ........................5 Transfer Printer PAM 3630 / PAM 3660 ......................5 Applicator PAM 3602 ............................7 Applicator PAM 3603 ............................7 Installing the Applicator ........................8 Mounting .................................8 Slide Valve ..............................9 Blow Tube ..............................10 Stopper................................11 Connecting the Printer Applicator System ...................
  • Page 4: General Safety Instructions

    General Safety Instructions / Delivery Contents General Safety Instructions CAUTION ! Pay special attention to the following safety guidelines : The Printer Applicator System PAM 3600 is built exclusively to print and apply labels. Do not use other materials than listed in chapter 1. Connect the printer to an outlet with the correct voltage! The printer is configured for voltages of 100 to 240 V.
  • Page 5: Component Location

    Component Location Component Location Transfer Printer PAM 3630 / PAM 3660 2 5 2 4 2 3 2 2 2 1 2 0 1 9 1 8 1 7 1 0 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 4 1 5 1 6 Fig.
  • Page 6 Component Location 1 3 1 2 1 0 Fig. 2 PAM 3630 / PAM 3660 - rear view - Power switch - Power connector - Slot for an additional interface card - Connector warning sensor ribbon end - Connector warning sensor label end - PLC interface port - Connector warning light - RS-232 interface...
  • Page 7: Applicator Pam 3602

    Component Location Applicator PAM 3602 Fig. 3 PAM 3602 - front and side view - Sensor plug - Cylinder 1 (Main lift cylinder) - Slide valve - Cylinder 2 (Turn cylinder) - Pad holder - Pad Applicator PAM 3603 Fig. 4 PAM 3603 - front and side view - Sensor plug - Cylinder 1 (Main lift cylinder) - Slide valve...
  • Page 8: Installing The Applicator

    Installing the Applicator Installing the Applicator Mounting Fig. 5 Mounting the applicator Insert the two bolts (3) at the rear side of the applicator into the holes (1) at the front side of the printer. Attach the applicator with four screws incl. washers which are included in the delivery contents by using the holes (4) at the threaded holes (2).
  • Page 9: Slide Valve

    Installing the Applicator Slide Valve The main lift cylinder (1) is equipped with a slide valve (2), which can only be actuated manually. When delivered the slide valve is closed (position “operate”). So it is possible to keep the compressed air in the lift cylinder. That way the pad (3) is kept in its upper position.
  • Page 10: Blow Tube

    Installing the Applicator Blow Tube It is necessary to mount a blow tube when applying large labels. This way the label is additional blown against the pad with an air stream coming from the blow tube. The air current supports the take-over of the label by the pad.
  • Page 11: Stopper

    Installing the Applicator Stopper When the applicator is delivered there is a stopper (1) on one guide rod (3). With that stopper the labelling position for the operation mode "Blow on" can be adjusted. NOTICE ! For tamp-on labelling (Blow on = Off) the stopper must be removed from the rod. Otherwise the maximum stroke of the main lift cylinder needless would be limited.
  • Page 12: Connecting The Printer Applicator System

    Connecting the Printer Applicator System Connecting the Printer Applicator System Air Connection PAM 3600 needs for operation the connection to a compressed air supply. The air connector (3) is located at the rear side of the printer. The push-in-fitting is suitable for a 8mm- tube.
  • Page 13: Interface Connections

    Connecting the Printer Applicator System Interface Connections As standard, the printer is equipped with a bi-directional parallel interface (1) and a serial RS-232-inter- face with a 9 pin connector (3). For connection to the parallel interface use a suitable parallel interface cable. Cables for the serial connection are described in appendix.
  • Page 14: Media Loading

    Media Loading Media Loading Loading Labels 1 5 1 4 1 3 1 2 1 0 Fig. 13 Loading labels CAUTION ! Risk of injury by moving parts. Disconnected the Printer Applicator System from the compressed air during label loading. On the media hub (4) there are a flange (7) and two adapters (3).
  • Page 15 Media Loading 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 1 2 2 0 Fig. 14 Adjusting the label edge sensor To accommodate a variety of print jobs, the position of the label edge sensor (12) can be adjusted cross to the path of the paper feed. It is important to ensure that the sensor is positioned in a way that the gaps between the labels or the markings can be recognized by the photocell (19).
  • Page 16: Loading Transfer Ribbon

    Media Loading Loading Transfer Ribbon Fig. 15 Loading transfer ribbon CAUTION ! Risk of injury by moving parts. Disconnected the Printer Applicator System from the compressed air during ribbon loading. Slide the roll of transfer ribbon (4) onto the ribbon supply hub (5) as far as possible. NOTICE ! Pay attention to the side of the ribbon material which is coated with ink ! The inked side is generally the dull side.
  • Page 17: Control Panel

    Control Panel Control Panel Structure of the Control Panel Ready Fig. 16 Control panel The control panel consists of a graphic display (1) and the Navigator Pad (2) with four integrated keys. The control panel display constantly provides the operator with real-time information concerning the current printer mode and label processing.
  • Page 18: System Mode Ready

    Control Panel System Mode READY The printer is switched ON and ready to receive data. The display shows the time and the word "Ready". During the transfer of data a rotating symbol appears on the display. When saving data on the PC card the symbol appears on the display.
  • Page 19: Functions Of The Control Panel In The Offline Menu

    Control Panel Functions of the Control Panel in the Offline Menu The Offline Menu contains options to set machine and print parameters, to enter test and service functions as well to operate with the memory card. To enter this mode press the key while in the Ready mode.
  • Page 20: Setup

    Setup Setup There are a variety of parameters that can be set to configure the printer to specific requirements in the "Setup" menu of the Offline Menu. The setup should be performed when operating the printer for the first time and also when basic changes need to be carried out.
  • Page 21: Operation

    Operation Operation Safety Instruction CAUTION ! Risk of injury by bruising hands at moving parts. That matters especially for the movement of the peel-off table, the main cylinder and the pad. Keep away your hands from those danger spots. Note the warning labels on printer and applicator. Important Information about Operation with PAM 3603 NOTICE ! For operation with PAM 3603 it is absolutely necessary to activate permanently the signal ESP on...
  • Page 22: Maintenance / Cleaning

    Maintenance / Cleaning Maintenance / Cleaning General The Printer Applicator System only requires a minimum of maintenance. It is most important to clean the printhead on a regular basis. This will guarantee a permanent high qual- ity of the print image. Moreover, it helps to prevent an early wear of the printhead. Apart from that, the servicing only requires you to clean the outside of the printer occasionally.
  • Page 23: Error Messages

    Error Messages Error Messages The Printer Applicator System is equipped with a self diagnostic system that will indicate errors on the printer's LCD. The operator will be informed by the printer LEDs whether there are recoverable errors allowing continuation of the print job (ie. "Out of paper"), or an error which requires discontinuation of the print job.

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