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- Page 1 SOHN MODEL 4400 OPERATORS MANUAL P.O. BOX 427, ELKHART LAKE, WI 53020 USA PH: (920) 876-3361 • FAX: (920) 876-2952 E-MAIL: sohn@ sohnmanufacturing.com WEB: www.sohnmanufacturing.com MANUFACTURING, INC.
- Page 2 THIS MACHINE IS FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY IN AN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT Sohn has supplied guarding to its best ability on all electrical components, shafts, power drives, pulleys, belts and on objects that are designed to be objects in motion or considered by Sohn to be obvious operator danger points.
- Page 3 ATTENTION These warning symbols are used throughout this manual and on the machine. Know and understand their meaning. GENERAL WARNING ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD (CHAIN DRIVE) ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD HAND ABRASION ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD (HAND IN GEARS) PINCH POINT (HAND IN ROLLERS) HAND ENTANGLEMENT CUT / SEVER HAZARD HAIR ENTANGLEMENT DO NOT REMOVE GUARD...
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Page 4: General Safety Rules
If you have any questions relative to a particular application, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted Sohn Manufacturing to determine if it can or should be performed on the machine. As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with the operation of the product. - Page 5 16.THE RECORDED DECIBEL LEVEL OF THIS MACHINE IS 81.9 DECIBELS AT MAXIMUM RUNNING SPEED. Sohn's versatile 4400 Series Label Printer is the first label printing machine designed for in-plant use that is simple to operate and produces high quality printed die-cut labels with capabilities of 1-4 colors.
- Page 6 CONTROL PANEL SWITCHES & OPERATION CAUTION THIS MACHINE SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY BY PERSONS TRAINED IN IT'S FUNCTIONS, HAZARDS AND POTENTIAL DANGERS! Power Switch #1 (Green) I/O - On / Off Lighted Rocker Switch controls machine power. Emergency Stop #2 (Red) This red button deactivates the machine.
- Page 7 WEB DIRECTION WEB DIRECTION...
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Page 9: Threading The Machine
THREADING THE MACHINE An important step in the operation on the 4400 is the initial setup of the roll stock on the unwind shaft. If done properly, the paper will track through the machine and onto the rewind without any problem. The following steps will assist you in setting up the unwind, rewind and the waste to insure proper feed throughout the operation. - Page 10 DIE STATION ASSEMBLY PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. PRICE / EA. Die Anvil Shaft (1/8 Pitch)........... Die Anvil Gear (1/8 Pitch)........... Bearing (Anvil)............Bearer Shaft..............Bearing (Die Bearer)..........Die Bearer Assembly Complete........Flange Nut..............Pressure Knob............Pressure Bar............... Adjusting Screw............Set Screw..............Bearing Block Assembly..........
- Page 11 SETTING UP THE ROTARY DIE CUTTING 1. The rotary cutting die should be placed in the die station. This is done by putting the bearing blocks on the die shaft. The numbers located on the blocks will tell you which way they are to be positioned. For example, if your die tooth number falls between 32-53 it should be positioned so you can read the numbers 32-53 as shown in figure 3.
- Page 12 PRINTING To set up for printing, we will have to decide how many stations we need. The number of colors in our label will determine this. Each station is set up exactly the same. The following set of guidelines will enable you to set up and print in a very short period of time.
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Page 13: Print Station
MODEL 4400 PRINT STATION... - Page 14 PRINT REGISTRATION & IMPRESSION ADJUSTMENT (Multi Color) The following set of instructions are to assist you in setting up the press for a multi color label. The same guidelines will remain for the first station as in printing with one color. The second print station should be set up at this time.
- Page 15 INK FOUNTAIN CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS MODEL 4400 MACHINE It is recommended to disassemble and clean the fountain at the end of the days of production. DISASSEMBLY: 1. Remove ink fountain from the machine and place on flat surfaces. Loosen doctor blade screws.
- Page 16 This is probably one of the most important steps in getting good, quality print. The ink fountains on the Model 4400 are designed to hold approximately two ounces of flexographic ink. They are equipped with a reverse doctor blade assembly which is designed to enhance print quality and extend the life of the ink roller.
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Page 17: Preventive Maintenance
A. The cutting die may have a low spot or nick in it. A. Return to factory to have die checked and reground. B. Paper liner too thin. B. Use only Sohn Paper Stocks. 2. Unit does not start. A. No number on automatic counter. - Page 18 SOHN MODEL 4400 P.O. BOX 427, ELKHART LAKE, WI 53020 USA PH: (920) 876-3361 • FAX: (920) 876-2952 E-MAIL: sohn@ sohnmanufacturing.com MANUFACTURING, INC. WEB: www.sohnmanufacturing.com...
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