Optional Accessories - Stacker - SATO 9001226(A) Service Manual

Section 8: Appendix

8.1 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES - STACKER

The Integrated Stacker option can stack up to 500 tags at the maximum print speed of the TG3 series printer.
It obtains its power through the EXT Accessory port connector on the rear of the printer.
8.1.1 Parts of Stacker Unit
Stack height
adjustment lever
Tag edge guide
Tag Hold Down
Feed-in roller Lever
Alignment Plate
The Stacker unit consists of the following major components:
• Stacker - The Stacker collects and stacks the tags as they are printed and cut.
• Tag Stop - The Tag Stop is adjusted to the length of the tag. While pressing the clip-like lock, slide the Tag
stop to adjust for the length of the tags being stacked. A scale is provided for reference when making this
adjustment.
• Tag Edge Guide - The Tag Edge Guide should be adjusted for the width of the tag. It is held in place after
adjustment by friction teeth on the Tag Stop.
• Tag Hold Down - The Tag Hold Down keeps the ejected tag in place. Additional Tag Weight plate can be
attached when using tag with 3.54" (90mm) or more in length.
• Spacer - Attach the spacer for laminated tags and vanish coated tags longer than or equal to 3.54"
(90mm).
• Stack height adjustment lever - Lift up the Stack height adjustment lever to adjust the maximum stacking
height of the tags. Flip down the lever to lock its position. When the tags reached the specified height, the
printer will stop printing.
• Feed-in roller Lever - Always set the Feed-in roller Lever up whenever you use the stacker. Press down
only when printing label and by pass the stacker.
• Alignment Plate - The Alignment Plate is used to maintain proper alignment between the printer and the
Stacker. Slot in the plate to the base of the stacker.
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