The Print And Apply Process - Printronix SLPA7000e Training Manual And Reference Manual

Chapter 3
Printing And Applying Labels
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If the applicator pad remains on the product for too long (if the stroke time
is too long):

The Print And Apply Process

Before labels can be printed and applied:
1. Ensure that the protective guards are properly secured and that materials
are clear of the applicator pad and printhead assembly.
2. Ensure that you have input time values for Cycle Delay, Cylinder Extend,
and Vacuum Delay (if applicable). (See "Applicator Delay Menu" on
page 95.)
NOTE: The applicator will not move unless a value is entered for Cylinder
3. Press the Pause key on the control panel to enable the product sensor, or
to allow remote signals received through the interface package option to
activate the SLPA.
NOTE: You may wish to cycle several labels onto product samples, to ensure
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Decrease the Cylinder Extend time using the Applicator Delay menu.
Begin by increasing the time in intervals of 6 msec, then fine tune in
increments of 1 msec. A lower setting decreases the amount of time
that the applicator pad is extended (in contact with the product).
Extend.
proper operation of the SLPA.