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Summary of Contents for AFINIA LABEL DLP-2000
- Page 1 Version 1.2 Version 1.2...
- Page 2 DLP possible to run the DLP-2000 in full rotary mode which will convert blank labels at a rate of over 140 2000 in full rotary mode which will convert blank labels at a rate of over 140...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Features ................................ 5 Specifications ..............................6 Installation ..............................7 Unpacking ..............................7 Adjusting Pinch Rollers..........................8 Components..............................9 Identifying major components........................9 Safely Features............................10 Connecting power........................... 11 Overview ..............................12 Menu Review ............................12 Jump1..............................12 Jump2..............................12 Jump3.............................. - Page 4 Removing Waste ............................. 25 Loading laminate............................. 26 Laminate Adjustments ..........................27 Attaching plates ............................28 Removing plates............................29 Sitting ..............................30 Designing labels ............................31 Screen Functions............................. 32 Adjusting die travel ..........................33 Entering Label Counts ..........................34 Time-out safety setting ........................... 35 Changing the electronic black mark......................
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Page 5: Features
The use of a high quality PCB for logic control ensures the DLP The use of a high quality PCB for logic control ensures the DLP The use of a high quality PCB for logic control ensures the DLP-2000 can be modified to suite most 2000 can be modified to suite most... -
Page 6: Specifications
Specifications 30 ft/min. Print Speed: 1600 DPI full-color output Print Quality: 9.65″ (245 m m ) Max. Web Width: 9″ (230 mm ) Max. Diecutting Width 12″ (304.8 m m ) Max. Diecutting Length Flexible steel – any size from 0.2″ (5 mm ) to 12″ (304.8 m m) repeat Cutting Dies 11″... -
Page 7: Installation
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious back injury. Once you are ready to uncrate your DLP-2000, you will first need to remove the top panel, followed by the 4 side panels, leaving the machine accessible for examination and detachment from the base panel. -
Page 8: Adjusting Pinch Rollers
Do not use excessive force. The DLP-2000 is fitted with silicone rubber nip rollers. Do not use a knife on these rollers and clean with a mild solvent if required. -
Page 9: Components
Identifying major components Caution: Do not proceed until you have a good understanding of the major components of your machine and their locations. Do not attempt to start or run the DLP-2000 before reading the instructions detailed on the following pages. -
Page 10: Safely Features
Be aware of your emergency stop location and use common safety precautions and care at all times. Following is an outline of the main safety features included with the DLP-2000. Please ensure that you are familiar with all of the safety features before proceeding. -
Page 11: Connecting Power
Connecting power Caution: Do not proceed until you have a good understanding of the major components of your machine and their locations. Do not attempt to start or run the DLP-2000 before reading the instructions detailed on the following pages. -
Page 12: Overview
Overview Menu Review Jump1 Die Length: Length of die + 20mm. Stroke: This is the drive pulley teeth count. The value is set automatically by converter. Rotary Mode (M): Sets the length of stock to be run when in full rotary mode. METERS REM (M): Displays the number of meters remaining in the job, when in full rotary mode. -
Page 13: Loading Media
Loading media Caution: Ensure that the power is disconnected before you begin to load your media for the first time or until you have a good understanding of the general operating procedures. -
Page 14: Printer Media
Simply pause or stop the printer to stop the unwind and the DLP-2000 converter. It is also important that the speed of the printer not exceed the speed of the DLP-2000 converter or media will reach the floor. When the printer is slower than the converter, the converter will stop and... -
Page 15: System Settings Review
System Settings Review System settings when converting printed labels from the printer: Die length: Length of die + 20mm – Set in Jump 1 Loop sensor: 1 (on) – Set in Jump 3 Encoder mark (ramp down): Set to 1/3 of the die length – Set in Jump 4 Repeat: Distance from center of one black mark to the next black mark –... -
Page 16: Enable Or Disable The Loop Sensor
Enable or disable the loop sensor If the need arises where the loop sensor needs to be turned off, use these instructions to enable or disable the DLP-2000 loop sensor. To access the menu to enable or disable the loop sensor, press the JUMP key, followed by the number 3 key ... -
Page 17: Opening The Die Lids
Do not use the die access lids to top the machine. Use the STOP key or the EMERGENCY STOP button. If the die access lids are raised during the operation of the DLP-2000 the operator must press the Emergency Stop button and then the RESET button to re-home the cutting die. Failure to follow these instructions could result in a web break. -
Page 18: Using The Splicing Table
DLP-2000 splicing table. When the current roll of media is finished, stop the DLP-2000 or the loop sensor will stop the machine when it sees no media. Push the Emergency Stop button. -
Page 19: Adjusting Media
Before beginning the following it is important to have the back plates of the DLP Before beginning the following it is important to have the back plates of the DLP Before beginning the following it is important to have the back plates of the DLP-2000 and the unwind 2000 and the unwind 2000 and the unwind lined up squarely with each other. -
Page 20: Adjusting Mark Sensor Position
Adjusting mark sensor position Adjusting mark sensor position The DLP-2000 machine is fitted with an amplified laser black mark sensor. It can be moved 2000 machine is fitted with an amplified laser black mark sensor. It can be moved 2000 machine is fitted with an amplified laser black mark sensor. It can be moved 2000 machine is fitted with an amplified laser black mark sensor. -
Page 21: Teaching The Mark Sensor
Teaching the Mark Sensor Teaching the Mark Sensor Teaching the Mark Sensor Your mark sensor is sent already Your mark sensor is sent already Your mark sensor is sent already trained to read a black mark on white media. The follow trained to read a black mark on white media. -
Page 22: The Encoder
The Encoder Your machine is fitted with a 300 pulse per inch Omron Encoder. This device is what accurately measures the distance the paper has travelled. Its correct function is vital to the operation of your machines performance The encoder is located underneath the front drive roller and is calibrated to the diameter of this roller for accurate distance sensing. -
Page 23: Running Blank Labels
Running blank labels Reciprocating Mode Warning: The mark sense should only be disabled when running blank labels. You must enable the mark sense before your machine will recognize a registration mark or correctly register a die-cut. To run labels in reciprocating mode, the operator will need to disable the ability to sense a black mark. -
Page 24: Full Rotary Mode
Full Rotary Mode Before you being, turn off the loop sensor in Jump 3 by setting it to 0 Follow these steps very carefully in reverse to revert to reciprocating mode... -
Page 25: Removing Waste
DLP instructions below for the safe and effective waste removal on the DLP instructions below for the safe and effective waste removal on the DLP-2000 Use these instructions to remove your media waste. -
Page 26: Loading Laminate
Loading laminate Caution: Never attempt to attach laminate while the machine is operating. Always turn the machine OFF until the laminate is past the Nip Rollers and you are well clear of the Nip Roller area. Use these instructions to load and thread backed or un-backed laminate. If you are using un-backed laminate, the instructions relating to laminate backing waste material do not apply. -
Page 27: Laminate Adjustments
Laminate Adjustments Tension adjustments are important when running lamination. Follow the instructions below to ensure that your laminate and media webs run in line consistently. Do not over tighten your laminate unwind clutch adjustment. Excess tension can cause the web to move and the labels to curl. -
Page 28: Attaching Plates
Use these instructions to attach a cutting plate to your magnetic cylinder. The DLP Use these instructions to attach a cutting plate to your magnetic cylinder. The DLP Use these instructions to attach a cutting plate to your magnetic cylinder. The DLP-2000 has 2000 has... -
Page 29: Removing Plates
Removing plates Removing plates Caution: Ensure that the printer is stopped before Caution: Ensure that the printer is stopped before Caution: Ensure that the printer is stopped before Caution: Ensure that the printer is stopped before Caution: Ensure that the printer is stopped before opening the die access lid. Close the opening the die access lid. -
Page 30: Sitting
Sitting The DLP-2000 is fitted with at least 3 shear knives for slitting. These are simple to use and 2000 is fitted with at least 3 shear knives for slitting. These are simple to use and 2000 is fitted with at least 3 shear knives for slitting. These are simple to use and 2000 is fitted with at least 3 shear knives for slitting. -
Page 31: Designing Labels
With the DLP-2000 you will be able to move the die position in relation to the black mark with full control over lengthways and sideways adjustments as detailed on page 19. Hint: Try creating a page template with your software program for each cutting plate that you use. -
Page 32: Screen Functions
Screen Functions IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DLP MEASUREMENTS ARE IN MILLIMETERS ONLY With each new job, changes will need to be made to the software that allow for differences in label dimensions, layout, feed, printer or unwind mandrel, whether printed or blank stock, etc. Below is a list of the setting changes that could be made: ... -
Page 33: Adjusting Die Travel
To facilitate the most efficient running speed, the DLP To facilitate the most efficient running speed, the DLP To facilitate the most efficient running speed, the DLP-2000 should be set to the least amount of 2000 should be set to the least amount of... -
Page 34: Entering Label Counts
Entering Label Counts Caution: If you are using media supplied directly to the DLP-2000 by your printer, turn the label count option off and use your printer to count the labels. If you use the DLP count feature, the converter may stop while your printer continues to feed labels. -
Page 35: Time-Out Safety Setting
You have the option of setting a time out value into your settings. This ensures that if a mark has not been detected within a given time, your DLP-2000 machine will stop and prevent printer damage. To set the time out value, follow these steps. -
Page 36: Changing The Electronic Black Mark
When the operator has set up the DLP-2000 for a new job and the time has come for a test run, it is at this stage that the operator will determine the correct or suitable running speed of the job. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Media problems My media is moving from side to side Make sure your paper guides, are fitted up against the media, Check to make sure there is not too much pressure on the laminating rollers Use the minimum tension possible on your laminate roll ... -
Page 38: Registration Problems
My media is jumping out of the paper guides at the infeed Your guides may have an adhesive build up on the inside Are you using the Loop roller? Your guides may be set too tightly against the media ... -
Page 39: Electrical Problems
My die has gone blunt (or is slightly damaged) in one small spot You can underlay the cutting plate, with a very thin material, like a 15 micron BOPP or similar, but the easiest and most permanent way, is to find the low spot and paint a small amount of nail polish, underneath it. - Page 40 If so, press RESET and start again. If the display reads “Time Out”, you have missed a mark and will have to restart the machine If the paper feed motor is under undue stress for a period of time, the machine can shut down as a safety thermal overload is activated.
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Page 41: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Schedules The following are recommended maintenance schedules to ensure the continued trouble free running and operation of your DLP-2000 machine. Following these schedules is strongly advised as they will ensure your machines longevity. Daily Each morning, clean the anvil and also the end bearers of the magnetic cylinder thoroughly and apply a thin layer of spray lubricant with a cloth to all of these areas. -
Page 42: Buying Cutting Plates
Buying cutting plates What and how to order Important: The following information should be used as a guide only. Please consult your die maker for their specific requirements. Below is an example of the information that will be required by your die maker when ordering a die. The example is of a 1 around by 2 across rectangle, 35mm x 70mm. -
Page 43: Magnetic Cylinder Information
Magnetic Cylinder Information Your magnetic cylinder has been products by RotoMetrics® US and is manufactured by their standard cylinder gap.
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