Avery Dennison SNAP 500 - Manual (Page 88)

88 User’s Manual—SNAP™ 500 Gen 1 and Gen 2
9.2 Ink
Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action
Ink wrinkles or will not
pull smoothly.
1) Ink supply and rewind rolls are
misaligned.
1) Make sure rewind core is equal to or wider
than the supply roll width.
2) Check that the motor is working and has
back tension on the supply roll.
2) Ink buildup on the turn bar(s). 1) Clean the turn bar(s) with alcohol.
3) Incorrect ink width. 1) Use an ink width ¼” (5 mm) wider than the
tape being printed on.
Ink rolls loosely on
Rewind core.
1) Ink rewind roll not turning. 1) Check that the motor is working.
2) Ink rewind roll is too full. 1) Remove ink rewind roll. Replace ink
rewind roll with an empty core.
9.3 Print
Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action
Poor print – uneven or
no print.
1) Print head pressure is too
light.
1) Move pressure buttons to opposite position.
2) Ensure that both pressure buttons are set
to the same position.
2) Ink rewind roll is too full. 1) Remove ink rewind rolls and replace with
empty cores.
9.4 Knife
Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action
Knife stops during cut in
stock.
1) Knife blades are dull. 1) Refer to section 5.4.1, Removing and
Replacing the Knife Assembly.
Tape is popping in front
of the knife.
1) Knife blades are dull. 1) Refer to section 5.4.1, Removing and
Replacing the Knife Assembly.
IF THE RECOMMENDED CORRECTIVE ACTIONS DO NOT
RESOLVE THE PROBLEM (S), CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
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