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- Page 1 DLP-2100 Digital Label Press User Manual Version 1.0 DLP-2100 Digital Label Press...
- Page 2 Print, Laminate, Back-slit, Cut, Remove Matrix The Afinia Label DLP-2100 is a digital label press that is powered by Memjet. The DLP-2100 prints in vibrant, 1600 DPI, photograph-quality color at 6 inches per second and requires no plates. The 15”...
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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 The Control Panel ............................ 12 Startup Screen ............................. - Page 4 Media problems ............................28 Registration problems ..........................29 Cutting problems ............................ 29 Electrical problems..........................30 Maintenance ............................... 31 Maintenance Schedules .......................... 31 Buying Die Plates ............................32 What and how to order .......................... 32 Magnetic Cylinder Information ....................... 33...
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Page 5: Features
Provides high durability for your printed labels in a variety of finishes for a variety of uses. If you need to print, laminate, and convert continuous material, the Afinia DLP-2100 offers the complete solution. It may be used as a stand-alone unit or in-line with the Afinia L901 printer. Simply print your continuous labels with a black registration mark and easily laminate and die cut with this remarkable machine. -
Page 6: Specifications
Specifications Print Speed Up to 12 in/sec. Print Quality 1600 DPI full-color output Max 7.87″/sec (200 mm/sec) re-registering or 140 ft/min full rotary for Cutting Speed blank labels Speed Control Variable Max. Web Width 9.65″ (245 mm): in-line prinitng will reduce this width Max. -
Page 7: Installation
You may need to lift the crate using a forklift to hold the nuts underneath the base that secure the bolts 4. Lift the DLP-2100 from the base plate using a forklift a. It is recommended that the front of the DLP- 2100 be facing the forklift 5. -
Page 8: Adjusting Pinch Rollers
Do not use excessive force. The DLP-2100 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-2100 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-2100. 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-2100 before reading the instructions detailed on the following pages. -
Page 12: Overview
The Control Panel The Control Panel includes a number of interactive touchscreen buttons and data entry fields. Startup Screen The first screen seen on powering up the DLP-2100 is the Startup screen. Touch the Start button to continue with the boot process. - Page 13 Printer On | Printer Auto | Printer Off Set the printer operational state by touching one of the three buttons. Printer On allows the printer to print at any point, regardless of the press operational status. Printer Auto will pause the printer when the press is stopped and continue printing when it is changed to the running state.
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Page 14: Settings Screen
Toggles the loop sensor between on and off. Manual Screen Use the buttons in the Manual screen to feed media through the DLP-2100. The top buttons operate all motors, or you can use the other buttons to activate a specific motor. -
Page 15: Loading Media
Simply pause or stop the printer to stop the unwinder and the DLP-2100 converter. It is also important that the speed of the printer not exceed the speed of the DLP-2100 converter. If the printer is slower than the converter, the converter will stop and start automatically, keeping the loops at a constant level. -
Page 16: Adjusting The Guide Collars
Only the collars on the operator side of the DLP-2100 should be adjusted. The collars to the rear of the DLP-2100 are in line with the unwinder back plate and should not need to be moved when the media has been correctly loaded. -
Page 17: Using The Splicing Table
14. Release the Emergency stop button and Restart the DLP-2100. You are now ready to continue. Note: The printed images do not need to splice together perfectly, but you will need to perform a... -
Page 18: Adjusting Mark Sensor Position
Adjusting mark sensor position The DLP-2100 machine is fitted with an amplified laser black mark sensor. It can be moved laterally within the die cutting area to reduce set up time for each job and minimize any setting changes. Follow these instructions when setting up a new job. -
Page 19: Cutting Blank Labels
2. Press the orange button on the left once. The display will flash and change to 2PntTch or something similar. 3. Manually move the media a little forward so the laser is pointing onto the media color only. 4. Press the orange button on the left once more. 5. -
Page 20: Removing Waste
8. Touch the Run button to return to the main screen when Registration is set as needed. Removing Waste Make sure your printer is stopped before removing your waste matrix. Follow the instructions below for the safe and effective waste removal on the DLP-2100 Use these instructions to remove your media waste. 1. Stop the DLP-2100. -
Page 21: Loading Laminate
Loading laminate Caution: Never attempt to attach laminate while the machine is operating. Always keep the cutter idle until the laminate is past the Nip Rollers and you are well clear of the Nip Roller area. The width of your laminate must be less than the width as your media roll. Use these instructions to load and thread lined or un-lined laminate. -
Page 22: 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. Tension adjusters • Clockwise: more tension, faster rotation • Counter-clockwise: less tension, slower rotation • Do not over tighten your laminate unwind clutch adjustment. -
Page 23: Attaching Die Plates
Attaching die plates Use these instructions to attach a die plate to your magnetic cylinder. The DLP-2100 has adjustments for moving the label in relation to the die so that your plate does not need to be in the exact lateral position at this stage. -
Page 24: Removing Plates
Never use other tools or instruments or you may damage the face of the magnetic cylinder which will cause serious damage to your DLP-2100. 1. Touch the Manual button on the Main screen. -
Page 25: Back Slitting
5) Apply only enough pressure to the rotary blades to cut through the liner. Thumbscrew 6) Run the DLP-2100 to verify that the liner Pressure knob is being cleanly slit without slitting the media itself, adjusting pressure as needed. -
Page 26: Slitting
Slitting The DLP-2100 is fitted with shear knives for slitting. Follow the directions below for the correct use of your slitting knives The knives are most effective when slitting liner only, although they can be used to slit stock. The knife should be positioned with the blade against the right side of the slitting bar. -
Page 27: Designing Labels
Designing labels The best way of designing labels will depend on your printer and your label design software. The following information may be helpful although it may not be relevant in all cases. • If possible, use the file that was sent to the die manufacturer as the template for your artwork file. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Media problems My media is moving from side to side • Make sure the roller collars are fitted correctly 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 29: Registration Problems
My labels keep wrapping around the nip roller • You may have an adhesive build up, or part of a label on your nip roller • Your labels may be lifting slightly and sticking to the nip roller as they pass through •... -
Page 30: Electrical Problems
My die cuts along the web, but not across the web. • Are you cutting the specified material for which the die was ordered. • How old is the die? If it has been cutting polyester or another abrasive material, it may simply be blunt. -
Page 31: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Schedules The following are recommended maintenance schedules to ensure the continued trouble free running and operation of your DLP-2100 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 32: Buying Die Plates
Base plate size you require • Gaps between labels across and around • Web direction • Corner radius • Magnetic cylinder circumference (15”) • • Specifics of the media to be cut or Type of machine being used (DLP-2100) supply a sample... -
Page 33: Magnetic Cylinder Information
Magnetic Cylinder Information...
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