Connect the labeler to a sufficient air supply. Minimum 80 PSI clean dry air. NOTES: • The TAL-3100T typically operates between 30-50 PSI depending on the label. • When air is connected the vacuum generator will continually release air to create the vacuum effect.
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TAL-3100T TEACHING THE PHOTO EYE It is recommended that you teach the photo eye (21) with every new roll of labels used. Remove one label from the webbing and place the webbing only in the photo eye. Press and hold the “Normal” button on photo eye for 3 seconds. When the lights finish flashing the photo...
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TAL-3100T TAMP HEAD PLACEMENT The tamp head placement is crucial for consistent label application. The vertical gap between the top of peel plate and bottom of the tamp pad should range from 0”-1/32”. If not loosen the nut at the base of the tamp cylinder rod (Shown with red arrow A), and unthread to lower the tamp pad or screw in the rod to raise the tamp pad height.
TAL-3100T LABEL SETUP The label advance potentiometer resides on top of the TAL-3100T electrical housing. The purpose is to adjust the stopping position of the label with respect to the peel plate. With the label advance pot turned all the way counterclockwise the photo eye will stop the applicator instantly when it senses a gap. By rotating the potentiometer toward the + the applicator will dispense more of the label, and by rotating the potentiometer toward the –...
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TAL-3100T TAMP HEAD SPEED To adjust the speed of the tamp head going down to apply the label, turn the flow control (44A) clockwise to slow it down and counterclockwise to speed it up. To adjust the speed of the tamp head returning to the ready position, turn the flow control (44B)
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TAL-3100T TAMP HEAD DWELL TIME LABEL ADVANCE DELAY ADJUSTING LABEL ADVANCE DELAY: Knob A: increases or decreases the time before the label is advanced on to the tamp pad. This variance will occur after activating the footswitch and beginning the cycle.
Outboard Support Shaft 31717 Air Assist Bracket 31009 Pinch Roller Side Plate 31015 Plastic Bearing 31020 Cylinder Cross Mount Plate 31021 Cylinder Mount Plate 31053 80/20 Nut 31057 TAL-3100T Control Board 31060 Rewind Bracket Distributed by: Pro Pack Solutions, Inc. ph 770-554-1187...
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TAL-3100T PARTS LIST Item# Description 31282 V Belt Tensioner 31355 Drive Shaft 31373 V Belt Pulley 31380 V Belt Tensioner Roller 31701 Main Frame 31702 Tamp Head Plate 31703 Product Guide Bars 31721 Rubber Feet 31722 Valve Assembly 31723 Flow Control Valve...
TAL-3100T SPARE PARTS LIST Item# Description Item# Description Pinch Roller 31002 Circuit Board 31057 Waist wind Clip 45131 Unwind Felt Pad 72618 Drive belt 21031 Peel Edge Cover 31375 Unwind Disc 45136 Valve Assembly 31722 Motor 76800 Photo Eye 30106...
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TAL-3100T TAMP HEADS DESIGNED FOR MULTIPLE LABELS If your applicator has a tamp pad designed for mulitpule label sizes, you will need to open/close the valve on the vacuum line depending on which label you are running. When running the smallest label size the valve should be closed.
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TAL-3100T CLEAR LABEL PHOTO EYE LION 6300/8200 CLEAR LABEL PHOTO EYE: Labels must pass under the “Sensing Area” indicator. Remove a label and place the liner only in the sensor. Press and hold the down arrow G button for at least one second. (Model 6300)
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TAL-3100T THE SMART JET INKJET PRINTER The Smart Jet Inkjet printer will print on virtually any label stock. This printer is a great solution when you need to add an expiration date, a batch code or other information to a label prior to application. Using a wireless keyboard the printer is easily programmed.
TAL-3100T OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES REGISTERED INK IMPRINTER: The registered ink imprinter allows you to imprint an alphanumeric code on the label prior to application to the bottle. This is commonly used for batch codes, expiration dates, or lot codes. • To adjust the printing location left to right on the web. Loosen two knobs and slide coder to appropriate location.
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