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LM3612

PRINT & APPLY

OPERATIONS MANUAL

Manufactured in USA by:

2416 Jackson St.

LabelMill, Inc.

Savanna, IL 61074

(800) 273-4707

info@labelmill.com

www.labelmill.com

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Page 1 LM3612 PRINT & APPLY OPERATIONS MANUAL Manufactured in USA by: 2416 Jackson St. LabelMill, Inc. Savanna, IL 61074 (800) 273-4707 info@labelmill.com www.labelmill.com...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USERS MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1. APPLICATOR OVERVIEW Introduction 1-01 General System Specifications 1-02 Inventory List 1-03 Print & Apply Component Description 1-04 User Responsibility 1-05 Safety 1-05 2. SETUP AND OPERATION Web Routing...
Page 3: Applicator Overview
LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USER’S MANUAL SECTION 1 APPLICATOR OVERVIEW Introduction 1-01 General System Specifications 1-02 Inventory List 1-03 Print & Apply Component Description 1-04 User Responsibility 1-05 Safety 1-05 Page 3 Made in the U.S.A. © 2021 LabelMill...
Page 4 Centronics Parallel Interface Port, or serial port, on the Printer/Applicator. Once the format is downloaded to the Printer Job Buffer, the system LM3612 can print and apply as normal. Standard industry label software packages can be used in conjunction with a PC to design and load label design.
Page 5 LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USER’S MANUAL SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS PRINT SPEED Up to 14”/second and approx. 90 labels/min. (Varies depending on label and product size.) BAR CODES Linear and Two-Dimensional Barcodes BAR CODE RATIOS 1:2, 1:2.5, 1:3 or individually programmable bar code widths...
Page 6: Inventory List
LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USERS MANUAL INVENTORY LIST QTY. Description Print & Apply Assembly U-Arm Mount Power Cord Model 3612 Operators Manual (USB) Extra Cardboard Ribbon Core Product Switch (specified) a. Manual Limit Switch (optional) b. Photo Switch (optional) TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 3/32”...
Page 7 LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USER’S MANUAL COMPONENT DESCRIPTION / LOCATION VALVE ALARM LABEL SPOOL PACK STACK REED SWITCH SPOOL LOCK U-ARM BRAKE ARM AIR FILTER/ REGULATOR SWING AWAY HINGE ASSEMBLY WEB TAKE-UP TAMP CYLINDER SPOOL TAMP PAD ASSEMBLY THERMAL...
Page 8: User Responsibility
This equipment or any of its parts should not be altered without the prior written approval of LabelMill. The user of this equipment shall have the sole responsibility for any malfunctions which results from improper use, faulty maintenance, damage, improper repair or alteration by anyone other than LabelMill.
Page 9: Setup And Operation
LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USER’S MANUAL SECTION 2 SETUP AND OPERATION Web Routing 2-01 Thermal Print Head Label Loading 2-03 Thermal Ribbon Loading 2-03 Label Sensor Adjustment 2-03 Take Up Unit Assembly 2-04 Clutch Assembly Adjustment 2-05 Operator Interface (HLI-200)
Page 10: Web Routing
LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USERS MANUAL WEB ROUTING (Right Hand Configuration Shown Below) Step Operation Load web onto label storage spool (A) so it unloads in a clockwise direction. Feed the web to the right around guide roller (B), to the left and around brake arm (C), to the right of roller (D) and to the left and below roller guide (E).
Page 11 LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USER’S MANUAL SUPPLY SPOOL SPOOL LOCK SPOOL LOCK REMOVAL: To remove the label storage spool, turn the spool lock counterclockwise until you reach a stop. The spool will now slide off. To secure the spool, simply turn the spool lock clockwise until snug. DO NOT over tighten!
Page 12: Thermal Ribbon Loading
LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USERS MANUAL LOADING THERMAL PRINT HEAD REFER TO PRINTER MANUAL LABEL & RIBBON ROUTING REFER TO PRINTER MANUAL THERMAL RIBBON LOADING REFER TO PRINTER MANUAL NOTE: The printer will not operate unless the front cover is in the fully closed position. For your continued safety, do not override the front cover interlock switch.
Page 13: Take Up Unit Assembly
LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USER’S MANUAL TAKE-UP UNIT ASSEMBLY The Take-Up Assembly is located on the backside of the main panel. To adjust the clutch, the side panels must be removed to gain access. The mounting bolts for the Take-Up Assembly can be found directly behind the aluminum spool.
Page 14: Clutch Assembly Adjustment
LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USERS MANUAL CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT MOTOR TAKE-UP SPOOL LOCK COLLAR To reduce waste web tension, move the lock collar 1/32" away from the take-up spool. To increase web tension, move the lock collar 1/32" toward the take-up spool.
Page 15: Hand Held Labeler Interface Hli-200
LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USER’S MANUAL HAND HELD LABELER INTERFACE HLI-200 TOUCH-SCREEN DISPLAY INTERFACE PORT 2-06 Page 15 Made in the U.S.A. © 2021 LabelMill 06/01/2021 Model LM3612...
Page 16 LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USERS MANUAL ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS LOCATED ON BACK OF LABELER CONTROL ENCLOSURE AUX 1 PORT AUX 2 PORT LOW LABEL & WARNING LOW LABEL & WARNING LIGHT KIT / AUX LIGHT KIT / AUX HLI-200 PORT...
Page 17: T-52 Photo Eye
LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USER’S MANUAL T-52 PHOTO EYE (Remote Trigger) ***Refer to Section 3 for I/O details*** 2-08 Page 17 Made in the U.S.A. © 2021 LabelMill 06/01/2021 Model LM3612...
Page 18: Air Assist
LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USERS MANUAL AIR ASSIST TUBE The Air Assist Tube must be adjusted to clear the trailing edge of the printed labels and the Label Platen. An adjustment screw is used to adjust the position of the air holes in relation to the labels.
Page 19: T-150 Mounting Stand
LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USER’S MANUAL OPTIONAL T-150 MOUNTING STAND 2-10 Page 19 Made in the U.S.A. © 2021 LabelMill 06/01/2021 Model LM3612...
Page 20: T-Stand Adjustments
LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USERS MANUAL T-STAND ADJUSTMENT Column Crank Column Lock 2-11 Page 20 Made in the U.S.A. © 2021 LabelMill 06/01/2021 Model LM3612...
Page 21: Tamp Operation
LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USER’S MANUAL TAMP UNIT OPERATION Tamp Duration Tamp duration is used to provide an on timer for the solenoid valve on the main tamp cylinder. The delay on standard versions can be programmed from 0 to 30.000 seconds in 1/1000 of a second accuracy.
Page 22 LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USERS MANUAL TAMP FLOW CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Regulator Adjustment: Clockwise - Increase pressure Counterclockwise - Decrease pressure FLOW CONTROLS (tamp and flag applications) Control A: This is used to adjust the pressure that controls the tamp cylinder in the upward direction.
Page 23 LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USER’S MANUAL OPTIONAL TAMP APPLICATOR (Right Hand Configuration Below) 2-14 Page 23 Made in the U.S.A. © 2021 LabelMill 06/01/2021 Model LM3612...
Page 24 LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USERS MANUAL OPTIONAL CORNER-WRAP APPLICATOR (Left Hand Configuration Below) 2-15 Page 24 Made in the U.S.A. © 2021 LabelMill 06/01/2021 Model LM3612...
Page 25 LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USER’S MANUAL OPTIONAL ADJACENT PANEL APPLICATOR (Right Hand Configuration Below) 2-16 Page 25 Made in the U.S.A. © 2021 LabelMill 06/01/2021 Model LM3612...
Page 26 LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USERS MANUAL OPTIONAL BLOW-ON APPLICATOR (Right Hand Configuration Below) 2-17 Page 26 Made in the U.S.A. © 2021 LabelMill 06/01/2021 Model LM3612...
Page 27 LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USER’S MANUAL OPTIONAL TABLE-TOP APPLICATOR 2-18 Page 27 Made in the U.S.A. © 2021 LabelMill 06/01/2021 Model LM3612...
Page 28: Control Box
LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USERS MANUAL SECTION 3 CONTROL BOX Programming 3-01 System Editor 3-02 Programming Menus 3-03 Key Definitions 3-05 Quick Start & Set Up of Key Features 3-06 Logic Board / Description of I/O 3-08 E-Stop Connection...
Page 29: Programming
LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USER’S MANUAL PROGRAMMING All programming is performed via the HLI-200 keypad and display. All programmed settings are backed in nonvolatile memory and are not lost when the unit is powered off. Upon power up of the control, the screen will display MODEL NUMBER & REVISION of the HLI-200 and then the MODEL NUMBER &...
Page 30: System Editor
LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USERS MANUAL SYSTEM EDITOR Press the "Program" button to enter the system editor. Here you will find the following options: I/O Panel Product Sensor Takeup Tamp Setup Counters Cycle Type Job Storage Set Defaults Password EXIT Use the "Exit"...
Page 31 LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USER’S MANUAL SYSTEM PROGRAMMING • I/O PANEL Displays the status of the inputs and outputs. X = On 0 = Off • PRODUCT SENSOR This is an external device that when “activated” starts the application cycle.
Page 32 LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USERS MANUAL • CYCLE TYPE Cycle Type determines the application type and sequence in relation to the label feed. Use the "Up" or "Down button to select the appropriate cycle type. "Tamp Before Feed" is the default setting.
Page 33: Key Definitions
ONLY effects label placement on product. • ELECTRONIC GEARING – Electronic gearing is a function of the product encoder and the LabelMill control. This is used to match the speed of the applicator to the product conveyor. Electronic gearing is similar to mechanical gearing in that there is a gear ratio and the change of speed of one affects the speed of the other.
Page 34: Setup Of Key Features
LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USERS MANUAL QUICK START GENERAL SETUP (TAMP APPLICATION) 1. Inspect applicator system and verify all cables are installed properly. 2. Web system with labels. 3. Turn power switch on. 4. Turn printer on & load label files.
Page 35 LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USER’S MANUAL PRODUCT DELAY PRODUCT DELAY is NOT used in conjunction with the encoder feature. Product delay is similar to trigger distance in that it is used to electronically move the placement of the label on the product. Product delay will move the label placement in time (00.000).
Page 36: Logic Board / Description Of I/O
LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USERS MANUAL LOGIC BOARD DESCRIPTION OF I/O LEGEND 24V OPT: 24V OPTO INPUT WITH INTERNAL 24V COMMON HIGH CURRENT OUTPUT Rated @ 500ma All user inputs and outputs are “SINKING” type. Example: In order for a status light to illuminate for “Run Status Ok” the light should be wired between pins #1 & #8 on the “Light Bar/Aux”...
Page 37 LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USER’S MANUAL Take-Up I/O Monitor PIN # ADDRESS Input Input X0.4 24v Common N.C. Take up output Output Y1.3 N.C. N.C. N.C. +24vdc Shield TAMP SOLENOIDS I/O Monitor PIN # ADDRESS Aux Output #2 / Tamp Slide Output Y1.7...
Page 38 LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USERS MANUAL LIGHT BAR/AUXILIARY CONNECTOR INPUT/ DB-15 FEMALE PIN # OUTPUT ADDRESS +24VDC +24VDC 24 COM 24 COM LOW LABEL IN X0.5 ERROR LITE (Red light) Y0.6 On=GREEN Off=RED LOW LABEL (Yellow light) Y0.7 RUN STATUS OK (Green Light)
Page 39 LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USER’S MANUAL PRINT AND APPLY INTERFACE I/O Monitor 14 pin Centronix PIN # ADDRESS Paper End Input X1.3 Printer Ground Ribbon End Input X1.4 Printer Error Input X1.5 Print Start Output Y0.4 Print End Input X1.6...
Page 40: E-Stop Connection
LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USERS MANUAL E-Stop Connection Sample E-Stop Wiring: Note: Internal E-Stop Jumper must be removed for this option to be utilized. When interfacing to an automated system, the reset button is not required. Connect the automated systems safety relay contacts to pins 12 and 15.
Page 41: Cleaning & Maintenance
LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USER’S MANUAL SECTION 4 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting 4-01 Fault Codes 4-02 Replacing the Power Fuse 4-03 Page 41 Made in the U.S.A. © 2021 LabelMill 06/01/2021 Model LM3612...
Page 42 LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USERS MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the system malfunctions, it is necessary to determine where the problem exists in a normal sequence of operation. The procedure of the unit is outlined in the left hand column of the table below to provide a systematic approach to troubleshooting.
Page 43 LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USER’S MANUAL FAULT MESSAGES DISPLAYED FAULT FAULT CORRECTIVE ACTION Memory Checksum Data lost in serial EEPROM Consult factory or service provider Print Time Out Printer failed to print or Printer Off Line Control failed to receive a “End No Label Formats Loaded Print Signal”...
Page 44: Replacing Main Power Fuse
LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USERS MANUAL REPLACING THE MAIN POWER FUSE The circuitry is protected from a current overload by GMA 10A a fast blow fuse. Should the applier fail to operate, the condition of this fuse should be checked. If the fuse is open, the cause of the overload condition must be determined and corrected prior to replacing the fuse.
Page 45 LM3612 PRINT & APPLY SYSTEM USER’S MANUAL LM3612 PRINT & APPLY OPERATIONS MANUAL Copyright and Trademarks Copyright ©2021 All rights reserved. All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners. LabelMill 2416 Jackson St. Savanna, IL 61074 Phone: (800) 273-4707;...