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AFINIA LABEL DLF-220L User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL DLF-220L Digital Label Finishing System this product is certified...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT: Please keep the original packaging in case of return. If we receive the system in non-original packaging, the warranty will be voided. CAUTION: Do not install Graphtec cutter software, and do not touch buttons on Graphtec Plotter unless other- wise instructed during installation.”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    I N D E X System requirements ..................p. 3 How to install outer discs ................p. 3 How to install the plotter ..................p. 3 How to install the cutting plotter ...............p. 4 How to install the core holder ................p. 5 How to load and operate with the lamination module ........p.

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS i-Mark software is compatible with uSb to pc Windows XP and newer versions; CPU memory 4GB; donglE uSb caMEra uSb Cutting files: Adobe Illustrator (AI) and plottEr uSb Corel Draw (EPS). Diagram connectors behind the on-off panel. rror EnSor anagEMEnt HOW TO INSTALL OUTER DISC...

  • Page 5: How To Install The Cutting Plotter

    HOW TO INSTALL THE CUTTING PLOTTER 1. Run the installation file “iMarkSetup” and follow the steps below to complete the installation. 2. Click NEXT 3. Click NEXT 4. Click YES 5. Click START 6. Check “I agree to license terms and 7.

  • Page 6: How To Install The Core Holder

    8. In process 9. Click CLOSE 10. Uncheck ‘launch i-Mark’ 11. Click EXIT Plug in the USB camera and the USB dongle. They will auto-install. i-Mark will generate a folder in the Windows start menu. If the USB dongle is not installed correctly or is un-plugged, the below error will be shown.
  • Page 7 HOW TO LOAD & OPERATE THE LAMINATION MODULE IMPORTANT: If you don’t use the lamination roll please cover the sensor with the blue cap. Core Holder No. 1: intended for laminate Core Holder No. 2: intended for laminate liner use Core Holder No.

  • Page 8: How To Set The Lamination Sensor

    Hold the laminating film with both hands, pull it underneath the guide roller, center it, and adhere the laminating film to the web and attach the liner onto the cardboard. NOTE: PLEASE LOOK AT THE LAMINATION PATH! (PAGE 21) While using the knobs, adjust the pressure on the rollers to adhere the laminating film to the media, and avoid any possible air bubbles.

  • Page 9: How To Adjust The Clutch

    HOW TO ADJUST THE CLUTCH Both core holders clutched (unpowered). They are the same, and work independently. It is possible to adjust the clutch by tightening or loosening the aluminium handle. WHEN TO ADJUST THE CLUTCH It is important for the media and laminating film to have the correct amount of tension. Too much tension may damage the roller system, but too little tension may inhibit proper lamination.
  • Page 10 While holding down the media in the aligned position, pull up the handle on the rear of the plotter to keep the media loaded. Press button 2 as requested on the plotter’s display. HOW TO RUN THE CUT TEST User Interface on page 16 might be helpful. - Open i-Mark software.
  • Page 11 HOW TO LOAD THE MATRIX REMOVER & SLITTER After the CUT TEST, where users set the required cutting quality, press START to cut a few labels. Continue until there is enough media to allow the matrix remover module to load. Pull the sides of the black knobs and lift up the clutch system.

  • Page 12: How To Load The Matrix Remover Core Holder

    HOW TO LOAD THE MATRIX REMOVER CORE HOLDER WARNING: Before starting a job, always completely remove the waste media from the matrix remover core. Tape the matrix uniformly on the cardboard core. System operating issues might occur if the above suggestions are not followed.
  • Page 13 OPEN CLOSE The slitter module has 3 positions: - Upper position (A): the blades are closed to allow media loading; - Middle position (B): align the blades with the edges and the center of the area between the labels, and tighten the thumb screw once the blade is in position; - Lower position (C): the blade is set to cut the media.

  • Page 14: Metal Guide Alignment

    - Cut the labels where the first “good” labels are visible; - Make sure the tension on all rolls is even and attach each label to the core using a waste label; - Feed trim waste into the waste basket under the hole. Press RESUME to start your finishing process.

  • Page 15: User Interface

    i-MARK USER INTERFACE...
  • Page 16 1. Arrow buttons to adjust the media forward or backward. 2. Camera brightness setting: We suggest checking the “Auto” box for automatic adjustment, and installing the system in well-lit environment. Use and adjust the black plastic to cover the camera reading area in order to prevent issues caused by light reflections on gloss media.

  • Page 17: Error Messages

    ERROR MESSAGES If the plotter is not connected correctly to the computer, the bottom of i-Mark window will display the following: Close i-Mark program, make sure the plotter is on and connected properly to the computer through its USB cable, then re-open the i-Mark program.
  • Page 18 The cutting shape and the black-mark can be placed anywhere inside the layout file. The cutting shape does not require any special color and/or thickness. The black-mark must always be placed in the lower left corner of the layout file. When saving using Adobe Illustrator, keep all functions shown in the saving window disabled.

  • Page 19: Black-Mark Position In The Media

    BLACK-MARK POSITION IN THE MEDIA label step distance of cut line distance of black-mark from right edge: from left edge: min 10mm (0.39”) min 10mm (0.39”) max 85mm (3.35”) max 20mm (0.79”) HOW TO CUT BLANK LABELS If you wish to to use the blank label feature to cut blank labels (without registration mark), please follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 20: How To Update I-Mark Software

    HOW TO UPDATE i-MARK SOFTWARE 1. Copy “iMark.ren” file provided to your 2. Rename the extension, from REN to desktop 3. Click YES 4. Copy i-Mark icon 5. Open Script folder (C:…) 6. Paste i-Mark icon i-Mark software has been updated and ready to be used.

  • Page 21: How To Restore Plotter Settings

    HOW TO RESTORE PLOTTER SETTINGS 1. Open i-Mark software and click on the 2. Click INIT CUTTER. i-Mark logo (top left window corner), then choose “about i-Mark”. WHEN & HOW TO REDUCE THE PLOTTER FEEDING SPEED When cutting labels longer than 250mm (10”) we suggest decreasing the plotter feeding speed from 390 to approximately 100.

  • Page 22: Media Path

    MEDIA PATH LAMINATION MODULE MATRIX REMOVER AND SLITTER MODULE ULTRASONIC SENSOR CALIBRATION WARNING: Before proceeding with the ultrasonic sensor calibration, turn off the module that needs to be calibrated (laminating or matrix removal). 1. Raise the tension arm to the fullest (spring has to extend completely). 2.

  • Page 23: Lamination / Matrix Remover&Slitter Modules Speed Rotation

    LAMINATION / MATRIX REMOVER & SLITTER MODULES SPEED ROTATION LAMINATION MODULE ULTRASONIC TENSION CONTROLLER MATRIX REMOVER & SLITTER MODULE ULTRASONIC TENSION CONTROLLER WARNING: If what’s pictured above is not happening, please press the button on the circuit board until the yellow LED flashes.
  • Page 24 HOW TO INSTALL THE REWINDER GUIDES (IF NOT ALREADY INSTALLED) 1. Insert the guides onto the rewinder’s hole as shown in the picture. Rewinder Guides Kit. 2. Secure the guides with the screws provided in the kit.
  • Page 25 GRAPHTECH MAINTENANCE Cutter Plunger The plotter cuts using a cutter blade mounted in a plunger. There are two different plungers to suit the diameter of the cutter blade to be mounted (the 0.9 mm cutter plunger is provided as a standard accessory). Be sure to mount the cutter blade in the corresponding cutter plunger.
  • Page 26 Mounting the tool 1. Loosen the tool holder screw. Bracket to hold tool Tool holder Tool holder Bracket to hold tool 2. While pushing up the tool holder, push until its flange completely touches the upper part of the holder. Bracket to Tool holder hold tool...

  • Page 27: How To Replace The Slitter Blade

    HOW TO REPLACE THE KNIFE See page 24 for the structure of the cutter plunger. 1. Turn the blade-length adjustment knob in the direction of the B arrow and pull the blade into the plunger. Scale Cutter blade moves approximately 0.1 mm turning one scale unit Scale 2.
  • Page 28 HOW TO REPLACE THE CUTTING MAT CAUTION: Please turn off the power when replacing the cutting mat. Please move the tool carriage to “A” position allowing for ease of work. 1. Remove the cutting mat. -The cutting mat is attached to the cutting base (fig.2) -Please remove only the cutting mat from the cutting mat base from the location shown by the arrow (A) (fig.1) - After removing the cutting mat, please make sure that there is no adhesive tape...
  • Page 29 HOW TO REPLACE THE KNIFE A. Loosen the knob to remove the knife support; B. Loosen the blue cap; C. Replace the knife; D. Re-install the blue cap and screw it until the knife protrudes just a little. ATTENTION: In order to preserve the lifespan of the plotter knife and not to wear it out quickly, it is best to properly calibrate the knife exposure and cut force depending on the media thickness.

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