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Jess
January 30, 2025
Hi, the pressure roller (I think) on our machine is spinning in reverse, so when the label paper is wrapped around it, the paper is not getting rolled into the correct direction. How do I fix this? I can send you a video to explain? Also, we lost all our settings in a power cut and struggling to make the machine work at all. Please help if possible! Thanks, Jess
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Mr. Anderson
February 10, 2025
To fix the pressure roller spinning in reverse on the Avery Dennison ALS 330 machine and restore the lost settings, follow these steps:
1. Adjust the Pressure Roller: - Ensure the pressure roller is positioned correctly over the middle of the backing material for accurate label placement. - Turn the pressure roller away from the drive roller. - Loosen both knurled screws. - Move the roller unit to the correct position. - Securely fasten the screws again.
2. Check Lead Screw Adjustment: - Adjust the dispensing edge position if necessary.
3. Restore Lost Settings: - If the settings are lost, check if the machine has a reset or calibration procedure in the manual. - If needed, contact the local service organization for technical assistance.
These steps should help correct the issue and restore proper operation.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 Contents 1. Important Notes......................5 1.1 Overview............................5 1.1.1 Manufacturer........................5 1.1.2 Copyright..........................5 1.2 Safety............................6 1.2.1 General Safety Notes ......................6 1.2.2 Warning Notes in the Text ....................6 1.2.3 Operator’s duty of care ...................... 7 1.2.4 Concrete security regulations and symbols used ..............
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 4.2.2 Mounting a new label roll ....................25 4.2.3 Adjusting the pressure roller ....................27 4.2.4 Lead screw adjustment ....................28 4.2.5 Adjustment of the dispensing edge..................28 4.2.6 Printer adjustment ......................28 4.2.7 Adjust pressure roller .......................29 4.3 Initializing new label material ......................29 4.4 Control of dispense unit ......................30...
1. Important Notes 1.1 Overview The ALS 330 and 430 are fully automatic labeller. Handling is very easy and can be learned with a minimum of training. For operation, only a few adjustments are necessary. The machine is controlled by a microprocessor and because of its programmable functions, it can be used in many applications.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 1.2 Safety 1.2.1 General Safety Notes In order to avoid any risk of injury due to squeezing between the fixed dispensing edge and the passing product, it may be necessary to add a protection cover in front of the dispensing edge.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 1.2.3 Operator’s duty of care The machine was designed and constructed taking into account a hazard analysis and after careful selection of the harmonised standards to be observed, as well as other technical specifications. Thus, it corresponds to the state of the art and allows the highest possible degree of safety during operation.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 1.2.4 Concrete security regulations and symbols used In the following operating instructions, concrete security regulations are indicated in order to point out the remaining risks which cannot be avoided when operating the machine. These remaining risks include danger to •...
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 1.2.5 Security measures during normal operation The machine may only be operated by trained and authorised persons who are familiar with the operating instructions and are able to work in accordance with it! • Before starting the machine, check and make sure that •...
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 1.2.7 Work on the electrical equipment Repair work on the electrical equipment of the machine may only be performed by a trained electrician! Electrical equipment must be checked on a regular basis! Loose connections must be fixed again!
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 2. Description CAUTION! - The machine is connected to mains. Only authorised personnel may open the cover. Operation without this cover is not allowed. This chapter explains the structure and the function of the labeller. The expressions used are explained here.
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 Figure 1 Machine layout Apart from the drive roller (1), and the material brush (6) the labeller has no mechanical wearing parts. The operator panel (19) is described in the next section of this chapter. Release 8/07...
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 2.2 Operator panel The operator panel (Figure 2) of the 330/430 is shown below, it has a 4 digit LED display and 4 membrane keys. Figure 2 Operator panel The 4 membrane keys have following functions: FEED: By pressing this key one label will be dispensed.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 ENTER : This key is used to enter or exit a menu point or to cancel a warning or error message. When the keys have different meanings, it will be explained in the relevant menu description.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 2.4 Electronics As standard the complete electronic is integrated in the machine. For special requirements (water protection e.g.) a machine version the electronic is housed in a separate cabinet is available. As standard the complete electronic is integrated in the machine. For special requirements (water protection e.g.) a machine version the electronic is housed in a separate cabinet is...
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 3. Preparing the machine In this chapter you will learn how to install and adjust the labeller. After this step has been completed you will be ready to learn how the labeller's parameters can be adjusted to suit your particular production requirements.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 3.2.2 Define label data For correct dispenser operation, you have to tell the machine the length of the label and adjust the label sensor. Normally this is done automatically. For this follow the instructions in chapter Operation / Initialise material.
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 Setting LPIT manually To initialise labels with cut outs such as the one shown below - the "LPIT" parameter should be used to enter the label pitch of the label web. Label sensor LPIT real leading...
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 3.2.3 Capacitive label sensor For transparent labels the standard photo label sensor doesn’t work. In this case, use a mechanic or a capacitive label sensor. Note: For correct automatic initialisation, the CONT parameter has to be set to a manual value, if you using not the standard photo sensor.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 3.3 Label guide On some of the axles, they’re guiding clamps. Adjust the clamps near the machine so all have the same distance to the front plate (31.5mm). The outer clamps should be mounted that the guide but not bend the label material.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 3.4.2 Fixed dispensing speed The second step is to adjust the dispense speed. If an APSF sensor is used see 3.4.3. If an applicator is used, then the dispense speed has no influence to the dispense process.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 4. Operation This chapter describes the operation of the machine. 4.1 Safety recommendation CAUTION! Before connections to the mains check the correct voltage selection. Use only original spare parts for service. Open of the cover is only allowed authorised personal.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 4.2 Inserting label material Attention: • Before threading the new material, the waste paper should be removed. CAUTION! - Isertion/exchange of material should be carried out only by especially instructed personal. Threading of the label material is shown down below on the threading diagrams for the right-hand and the left-hand version.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 4.2.1 Removing label material Before you mount a new roll of labels, it is necessary to remove the accumulated roll of backing material. Turn the lever the expanding pads retract. The roll of backing material can easily be pulled off the rewind mandrel.
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 Mounting a new label roll on ALS 330 Euro Mount the new label roll to the unwind mandrel and secure the position by means of the unwind clamp. You achieve a reliable position of the unwind clamp by pressing it firmly against the label roll core, while you are moving the lever 2 to the locking position.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 the backing material is clamped in the slot. Wind the mandrel a few times to take up any backing material slack between the deviator roller and the rewind mandrel. Figure 11 Rewind 4.2.3 Adjusting the pressure roller The pressure roller should always be positioned over the middle of the backing material.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 4.2.4 Lead screw adjustment For adjustments of the dispensing edge towards or away from the conveyor, the lead screw integrated in the labelling head should be used. Positions can be read from the scale on the dispensing edge bars.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 4.2.7 Adjust pressure roller Depending on the application the foam roller has to be adjusted. Loose the both screws and tighten the screws again after the adjustment was done. Figure 14 Adjust pressure roller 4.3 Initializing new label material The machine requires data of the label material in use i.e.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 first label edge found during the initialisation process to the position that has been adjusted with the "STOD" parameter. After initialisation has been completed successfully, "ON" is displayed. Initialisation can only take place in the standard menu; it is not required in the product menu since all label data is already stored in the machine's memory.
Label stop position at the Depends on setting of DIST, Label dispensing edge length and RAMP VELO Dispensing speed ALS 330: 0.2 ... 25.0 m/min ALS 430: 0.2 ... 18.0 m/min STAD delay time before labelling starts 0,1 ... 999,9 ms BLOW apply time 0,1 ...
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 Dispenser stopped ________________________________________________ OFF The dispenser function is stopped. Single labels could be dispensed with the FEED key. Material initialisation _______________________________________________ INIT A new initialisation of material is necessary. Pressing the FEED key will start the initialisation.
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 Stop position ___________________________________________________ STOD The stopping position (STOD) defines the position where the label stops after it has passed the label sensor. The value represents 1/10 mm. In the example 0160 has to be adjusted by pressing the FUNCTION keys.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 Blow on time ___________________________________________________ BLOW The labelling time BLOW indicates, for how long the applicator should apply the label onto the product. This time is displayed in ms also. BLOW is equivalent to APT2, which is found in the extended menu.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 5. Menu structure The touch panel keys or the optional interface can change labeller parameters. The last entered parameters are the actual ones the machine works with. Programming via the interface is described in chapter Serial interface.
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 Power On at power on at power on at power on CODE CODE Standard menu Extended menu Product menu Configuration INIT/ON/OFF INIT/ON/OFF INIT/ON/OFF Direct LPIT PD01 DTST INIT/ON/OFF CONT PD02 P_S_ SENS PD03 MACH STOD STOD...
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 5.1 Standard menu Usually this menu is used for labelling. All important parameters can be changed while the machine is running. After turning power on, the standard menu is active, unless the product menu was on before the machine was switched off.
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 Label position ____________________________________________________POS Function: The start position POS defines when the labelling should take place, after the product has passed the product sensor. Changing the value for POS changes the applied label position on the product.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 5.2 Extended standard menu The extended standard menu offers additional parameters you may use in your application. On quitting this menu the current parameter settings are stored in memory. Further changes are also written into memory. As long as this menu is active, no labelling is possible. By pressing the key FEED, however, single dispense of labels is possible.
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 Display Function Data value Printer hold time (is 50% PDT) SAVE Store data in the product data bank PD01 ... PD09 LOAD Load data from a product data bank PD01 ... PD09 QUIT Leave the extended standard menu...
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 Stop position ___________________________________________________ STOD Function: Stop position of the label at the dispensing edge. Available: Always Range: 0.0 ..200.0 mm Product length ___________________________________________________PRDL Function: The product length avoids multi labelling in case of difficult products. Normally it is set to AUTO.
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 Start delay ______________________________________________________STAD Function: Delay time for the dispensing by means of an applicator after the product has passed the product sensor. This value influences the position of the label on the product. Only available if applicator is used.
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 Blow on time_____________________________________________________ APT2 Function: Only used when an applicator is necessary. It defines for how long the label is blown onto the product. Available only with applicator. Range: 1 ... 7500 ms Restart delay ____________________________________________________ APT3 Function: This parameter defines the time for a next label dispense after the applicator cycling is completed.
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 End of air stream signal ___________________________________________ ASTP This parameter determines how long the air stream signal will remain active after the label dispense has finished. Valid in all modes (direct dispense, applicator, APSF and fixed-speed). Printer dwell time__________________________________________________ PDT This determines the dwell time of the stamp-printer.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 5.3 Product menu If parameters have to be changed because of different products and labels, the product menu can be used. The machine offers a data bank in which 14 sets of data can be stored.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 6. Configuration menu Adjustments in the configuration menu are necessary during installation of the machine only. In the configuration menu, the required optional functions can be selected. Some service support functions in the configuration menu will be useful for the service staff.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 6.1 Handling the menu The menu structure is shown in the following table. By means of the key PRIOR you switch to the prior function, and with the key NEXT to the next following function in the menu.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 6.2 Menu functions The menu functions are explained in detail here. Permanent test ___________________________________________________ DTST The permanent test makes a test run without using labels. In the display the numbers of dispense cycles is shown (see description LABC). Immediately after starting the function, the machine runs in a self-test.
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 With this function, you can decide how to react: NONE Do nothing. The unlabeled product will be detected later in the line. WARN Set the warning output and displays W__0. The production continued. ERR1 Set the error output to stop the production line immediately and display E_10.
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 Additional functions in the standard menu Depending on which parameter has been defined under APPL different menu functions are shown in the standard menu. If an applicator is used additional times BLOW and STAD for controlling the applicator cycling are available.
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 7 = terminal 31 = READY 8 = terminal 32 = ODC_OUT / HORI_CYL Adjustment resetting______________________________________________ FACT This menu point sets all parameters back to the factory values. All parameters will be reset, so please note all your adjustments before. When you call this function the display shows 'NO`.
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 Number of data bits _______________________________________________ DBIT The function is only visible if a baudrate is selected. With this function you can select between 7 or 8 data bit protocols. Factory adjustment: 8BIT Recycle (simulates max labels/min) ________________________________ RECY The Auto-recycle function, is used to determine the maximum possible cycle rate with the current parameter settings.
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 Note: Modified parameter values are only stored if the menu is left by using the QUIT function. If the power is switched off before leaving the menu by quit all modifications are lost. Release 8/07 Page 50...
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 7. Serial interface The machine has a serial interface according to the standard RS232C. Via this interface parameters can be adjusted. All received commands are tested for syntax and legal value range. Invalid commands and parameters are ignored. An error message is not given in this case.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 7.2 Interface commands The below described commands will change one of the labelling parameter. The values are not stored and will be lost when turning off power. If the sequence nnnn is replaced by the character "?" then the current value of that parameter will be returned by the labelling machine as a 4 character string confirming the name of the parameter requested followed by 4 numbers representing the current value of that parameter.
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 Command Description Range 0001 Left < --- #!MLABnnnn Missing label error 0000 NONE 0001 Warning 0002 Error 1 0003 Error 2 #!PDT nnnn Print dwell time 0001 – 1000 ms 0000 printer off 0001 – 7500 ms...
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 #!SR__ The machine is set to on. The product sensor is enabled and labelling can restart. For a full automatic operation, the following procedure in case of an error is required: #!ERRF Request error #!CLRE Clear error message after fixing the error. The labeller shows „INIT“...
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 8. Connections and signals This machine has a number of inputs to connect sensor’s and a control. Outputs are available for applicators, a printer and other purposes. 8.1 Output signals This machine has eight outputs, which switch the output from open circuit to + 24V. The maximum current must not exceed 500 mA.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 8.2 Applicator modes The machine is able to dispense the label direct on the passing product. There is also the possibility to drive without any external control a wide range of applicators. 8.2.1 Signals for direct dispense For direct dispensing the airstream signal can be used to control a pneumatic driven dispensing edge.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 8.2.2 Control signals for the ASA applicator For controlling an air stream applicator the signals air- stream and blow on are necessary. The time period APT2 defines how long the blow on signal is active. After labelling the product and the time period of APT3 a new label will be dispensed on to the applicator.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 8.2.3 Signals for the EP applicator For controlling the applicator the signals air stream, cylinder valve and blow on are necessary. After a product signal has occurred the labelling cylinder valve is switched active after the delay STAD.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 8.2.4 Applicator connector The applicator connection is done via a 15 pole D-sub connector common to other machines. Figure 20 Applicator connector Release 8/07 Page 59 Connections and signals...
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 8.3 Input signals This machine (dispenser) is provided with photo coupled inputs for: the product sensor signal an inhibit signal for inhibiting labelling a signal from an OD control which shows the end of the material roll.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 8.3.1 Product sensor The product sensor starts the labelling. The source of the signal could be a optical sensor, a switch or a signal from a PLC. The time between start signal and start of dispensing (adjusted with POS) should be as small as possible.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 8.3.2 OD Control sensor Optional an OD control could be mounted to control the label roll. If the label material is nearly empty the sensor gives an signal. A warning message and an output signal inform the personal that in the next time the material has to be changed.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 8.3.3 APSF sensor For the APSF function (Automatic speed follower) a rotary encoder has to be installed. For optimum labelling accuracy the rotary encoder should be selected so that it produces one pulse for every 0.125 mm of product movement. The connection of the encoder should be done with a shielded cable.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 8.3.4 Control signals An optional connector could be installed for integration of the machine in the line control. Inhibit + Startunterdrückung + white weiß +24 Volt +24 Volt Inhibit - Startunterdrückung - blue blau Error output...
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 Figure 29 Internal I/O connector Release 8/07 Page 65 Connections and signals...
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 8.4 EMI To protect the machines against electrical noise and to protect production of electrical noise you have to follow this rules: Rule 1 All metallic parts must have a good and plane contact (no lacquer, aluminium oxide is an isolator).
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 8.5 Electronic diagrams Release 8/07 Page 67 Connections and signals...
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 Figure 30 Wiring diagram Release 8/07 Page 68 Connections and signals...
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 Figure 31 Layout dispenser electronic board Release 8/07 Page 69 Connections and signals...
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 48VAC 48VAC Phase1A Phase1B + Direction - Direction - Clock Resolution + NC - NC Ready Collector Ready Emitter Ready LED Overtemperature 100% on LED Voltage Short circuit 25% on / 75% off Both 75% on / 25% off...
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 9. Errors and warnings The software checks during the labelling permanently, if the machine runs under normal operation. If labelling is not possible, the display shows a message e.g. E__0. If the labelling can be continued, but a problem has occurred or may occur, the display shows a warning e.g.
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 Message Meaning How to solve set to the factory adjustment. E__5 10V supply voltage for label Short circuit in label sensor or cable. sensor low. Voltage regulator U14 is damaged. E__6 24V Voltage low Short circuit on an output. Total load too high i.e.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 9.2 Dispenser warnings In case of a warning message the relevant output is switched. The signal can be used for interconnection with an external machine control. Warning W__5 activates only the special OD warn output. Message...
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 10. Technical specification The following data are maximum values. Depending on label material, operation environment and labelling condition the real value could be lower. 10.1 Technical Information Details Description Label width 10 mm ... 100 mm 10 mm ...
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 Details Description Operating environment 5 – 40°C, storage 0 – 70°C 30 - 80%, non condensing Power consumption 300 VA Mains voltage 100V~, 115V~, 200V~ and 230V~ 50/60Hz (6.3A for 110V else 3.15A), +5%- 10% 10.1.1 Application specification The labeller is designed and built for automatic applies of self-adhesive labels.
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 10.2 Performance charts The following charts show the maximal theoretically labels per minute rate. Tolerances in product speed, label and product dimensions reduce the label rate. The charts are valid for direct dispensing (without applicator and printer). For critical applications, performance test should be done first.
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 labels/min 1100 25 mm 50 mm 1000 75 mm 100 mm 150 mm 250 mm 30 m/min Figure 35 Performance chart: Ramp NORM Normal Fast 30 m/min Figure 36 Accelaration Release 8/07 Page 80 Technical specification...
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 Normal Fast 30 m/min Figure 37 Deceleration 10.2.2 Charts 430 labels/min 25 mm 50 mm 75 mm 100 mm 150 mm 250 mm 30 m/min Figure 38 Performance chart: Ramp FAST Release 8/07 Page 81 Technical specification...
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 labels/min 25 mm 50 mm 75 mm 100 mm 150 mm 250 mm 30 m/min Figure 39 Performance chart: Ramp NORM Normal Fast 30 m/min Figure 40 Accelaration Release 8/07 Page 82 Technical specification...
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 Normal Fast 30 m/min Figure 41 Deceleration Release 8/07 Page 83 Technical specification...
Operators Manual ALS 330/430 11. Adjustment Function Factory Application P_S_ LEDG MACH MDIR RAMP FAST MLAB WARN COMP APSF APPL BAUD NONE PARI SBIT 2BIT DBIT 8BIT DIST 76.0 mm SLEW FAST Release 8/07 Page 85 Adjustment...
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Operators Manual ALS 330/430 Function Factory PD01 PD02 PD03 PD04 POS(STAD) 100.0 mm VELO 30.0 m/min STOD 76.0 mm BLOW(APT2) 1 ms LPIT AUTO CONT AUTO PRDL AUTO EGRA APT1 200 ms APT3 0 ms APOS ASTP Function PD05 PD06...
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Hi, the pressure roller (I think) on our machine is spinning in reverse, so when the label paper is wrapped around it, the paper is not getting rolled into the correct direction. How do I fix this? I can send you a video to explain? Also, we lost all our settings in a power cut and struggling to make the machine work at all. Please help if possible! Thanks, Jess
To fix the pressure roller spinning in reverse on the Avery Dennison ALS 330 machine and restore the lost settings, follow these steps:
1. Adjust the Pressure Roller:
- Ensure the pressure roller is positioned correctly over the middle of the backing material for accurate label placement.
- Turn the pressure roller away from the drive roller.
- Loosen both knurled screws.
- Move the roller unit to the correct position.
- Securely fasten the screws again.
2. Check Lead Screw Adjustment:
- Adjust the dispensing edge position if necessary.
3. Restore Lost Settings:
- If the settings are lost, check if the machine has a reset or calibration procedure in the manual.
- If needed, contact the local service organization for technical assistance.
These steps should help correct the issue and restore proper operation.
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