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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: Warnings, Cautions and Notes…………………………………………………. 4 Section 2: Setup……………………………………………………………………………..… 5 2.1 What is Included ……………………………………………………………………. 5 2.2 Unpack and Assemble……………………………………………………………… 6 2.3 Identifying the Parts………………………………………………………………… 8 Section 3: Run a Job…………………………………………………………………………… 9 3.1 Load Printed Roll …………………………………………………………………… 9 3.2 Set Up the Weeder………………………………………………………………….. -
Page 4: Section 1: Warnings, Cautions And Notes
STOP button on the front of the unit. • Keep your hands away from the FX1000 at all times while it is running. The electric motors in the FX1000 are extremely powerful and are capable of crushing fingers at the nip point in the paper path. -
Page 5: Section 2 Setup
Section 2 Setup Section 2.1: What is Included The FX1000 includes everything you need to remove the matrix and slit a roll of printed material. The following items are included. • Euro and USA/Japan power cord located in supply box. -
Page 6: Unpack And Assemble
3. Lift the FX1000 on to a sturdy table or bench capable of holding at least 250 lbs (114 Kg). You will need 4 people, one at each corner, to comfortably lift the FX1000 from the floor onto a table. - Page 7 4. In the supply box, locate the supply mandrel, 3mm Allen wrench and the bottle of Loctite. 5. Partially remove the two set screws on the mandrel so that approximately ½ inch (1 cm) is exposed. Crack the top off the Loctite container and place two drops on each set screw.
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Page 8: Identifying The Parts
Section 2.3: Indentifying the Parts FX1000 Overview Waste Matrix Upper Take Up Mandrel Take Up Mandrel (Optional) (Weeder) Nip Point Slitter Station Core Engagement Knobs Nip Lever Emergency Stop Button Control Panel Media Guides Unwinder / Supply Mandrel Take Up Mandrel... -
Page 9: Section 3 Run A Job
Section 3 Run a Job Section 3.1: Load a Printed Roll 1. On the unwinder/supply mandrel loosen the core engagement knob and remove the remaining portion of the previous roll, if any. Unwinder Knob 2. Place the new roll on the unwinder/supply mandrel. Push it back until it touches the core stop. -
Page 10: Set Up The Weeder
Section 3.2 Set Up the Weeder 1. Push the Nip Lever into the “Nip Open” position. Nip Lever First Guide Roller Second Guide Roller 2. Feed the media OVER the first guide roller and UNDER the second guide roller. 3. Continue feeding the media through the nip point. 4. - Page 11 If the matrix does not easily pull, manually turn unwinder to create some slack. 7. At the same time you are pulling the matrix from the liner pull the label slack through the slitter station over the slitter rollers and under the right guide roller. Right Guide Roller Lower take-up mandrel...
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Page 12: Foam Weeder Roller Installation (Optional)
Section 3.3 Foam Weeder Roller Installation (Optional) Install the Foam Weeder Roller for improved weeding performance when using synthetic materials such Polyester, Polypropylene and Vinyl. You may also choose to install the weeder roller to improve weeding performance for non-standard die cuts or any time the labels are being pulled up with the matrix. - Page 13 2. Rotate the foam roller so the slit is facing up. Remove the protective paper covering the adhesive. 3. Push the foam together along the entire length of the slit in the foam roller. The adhesive will hold it together. Note: Make sure the foam roller freely rotates on the weeder roller.
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Page 14: Set Up The Slitter
Section 3.4 Set Up the Slitter 1. Seven blades are preinstalled in the retracted position in your FX1000. The FX1000 slitter station allows you retract or engage slitting blades without removing them from the unit. You will need to decide how many to engage to slit your labels. For example, depending on what type of applicator will be used you may need to slit and remove edge waste. - Page 15 3. Loosen the thumbscrew on the blade housings you intend to engage. For optimal safety, it is recommended to use a pliers to loosen the blade housing thumb and move them into the engaged position. View from Back of unit Note: Before deciding which blades to engage make sure that the blade can actually be...
- Page 16 8. Loosen the thumbscrews for the engaged slitters. Line them up with the correct positions between the die cut labels. 9. Once the blades are in the correct position, push the slitter station all the way closed. The blades will puncture the media once the slitter station is locked into place. Replacing or Rotating Blades If a blade becomes dull you will need to rotate the blade to one of the four cutting corners.
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Page 17: Set Up The Take Up Mandrel
3. Place new cores on the lower take up mandrel. Standard sizes are included. Additional sizes can be purchased from Primera. The core width should equal the width of the finished roll. It can be a little smaller in some cases depending on what type of applicator will be used to apply the labels. - Page 18 3. Place cores on the upper take up mandrel. Standard sizes are included. Additional sizes can be purchased from Primera. The core width should equal the width of the finished roll. It can be a little smaller in some cases depending on what type of applicator will be used to apply the labels.
- Page 19 Additional configurations include: Edge Waste Wrap. Wrap the edge waste on small cores on the upper mandrel and wrap finished labels on the lower take up mandrel. This requires additional label guides (sold separately). You must wrap both sides of edge trim on the same mandrel to maintain even tension.
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Page 20: Run Job, Evaluate Tension And Adjust Guides
3.6 Run Job and Evaluate Tension and Guides You are now ready to run your job. 1. Switch on the Matrix. 2. Switch on either the Upper Rewind, Lower Rewind or both. 3. Set the tension on the Upper Rewind and Lower Rewind to 50%. 4. - Page 21 Note on Media Environment: 50% humidity and 72 degrees Fahrenheit is the optimal conditions for both storage and use of label stock. Store label stock in protective plastic wrappings. Rewrap partially used stock. Do not store stock directly on concrete floors. Label stock should be conditioned in this environment for 72 hours prior to use.
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Page 22: Adjust Guides
If the labels are not even with the core loosen the core engagement knob and either push or pull the roll so that the label edge is even with the core stop. There are two Guide Collars on the FX1000. Use the 2mm hex wrench to adjust the guide collars. Each guide collar as two 2mm hex set screws Guide Collars... -
Page 23: Section 4: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Section 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4.1: Replacing Slitter Blades If a blade becomes dull you will need to rotate the blade to one of the four cutting corners. If all cutting corners have been used, you will need to replace the blade. Follow this procedure. Blade Housing Slitter Blade 1. -
Page 24: Paper Path Diagram
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Page 25: Cleaning And Maintenance
4.3: Cleaning and Maintenance Basic periodic cleaning and maintenance is required to keep the FX1000 running smoothly. Clean Rubber Nip Point Roller The nip point roller is located on the left side of the unit. Adhesive from the edges of media can build up on this roller. -
Page 26: Problem - Solution Table
2. The input roll is not wrapped tight enough. Manually pull the roll tighter while it is on the input mandrel. FX1000 stops in the middle of a Web Break Detection was activated or the job. Emergency Stop was depressed. -
Page 27: Section 5: Specifications
Section 6: Specifications Input roll max. diameter: 12” (305mm) Output roll max. diameter: 12” (305mm) 6” (152mm) Minimum web width: Maximum web width: 8.5” (216mm) Throughput speed: Up to 4” (101 mm) per second or 20 FPM (6.09 m per minute) Controls: Individual on/off and speed control for each mandrel;... - Page 28 511341-071712...