Test Mode Using The Pre-Dispense Key Without Print Job; Test Mode Using The Pre-Dispense Key With Print Job - CAB A1000 Operator's Manual

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6.4

Test Mode Using the Pre-dispense Key without Print Job

Fig. 25 Pre-dispense key
The whole labelling process can be simulated without the need of a print job or a connection to a computer by alter-
nately pressing the feed key and the pre-dispense key (1) :
 Press the feed key.
A blank label is fed. The vacuum at the pad as well as the supporting air (blow tube) are switched on. After the
label has been picked up by the pad, the supporting air is switched off.
 Press the pre-dispense key (1).
The pad is moved to the labelling position. A sensor signals when the labelling position is reached. The vacuum is
switched off and the label is placed onto the product. Then, the pad is moved back into the starting position.
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Notice!
 Please use that test mode to adjust the parameter "Peel position" in the printer configuration.
6.5

Test Mode Using the Pre-dispense Key with Print Job

That method allows to check labelling process with the real print data using the pre-dispense key (1).
 Send a print job.
The test mode is executed in two half cycles :
 Press the pre-dispense key (1).
Half cycle 1
A label is printed. The vacuum at the pad as well as the supporting air (blow tube) are switched on. After the label
has been picked up by the pad, the supporting air is switched off.
 Press the pre-dispense-key (1) again.
Half cycle 2
The pad is moved to the labelling position. A sensor signals when the labelling position is reached. The vacuum is
switched off and the label is placed onto the product. Then, the pad is moved back into the starting position.
If the label is manually removed from the pad after the first half cycle, the half cycle 1 will be repeated when the pre-
dispense key is pressed again.
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Notice!
 Please use that test mode to adjust the peel-off offset in the software.
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