Avery Dennison SNAP 611 - Manual (Page 55)

Users Manual – 610 / 611/ 612 Printers 6. Printing • 47
Printer Alignment - Top and Bottom Copy – 612
The 612 printer must be adjusted so that the copy on the top and bottom of the label lines up
correctly. On the base of the unit near the supply roll is an adjustment guide (see the picture
on page 20). On the guide are several black bars, each of which corresponds to a set of label
lengths. The guide allows an approximate adjustment when the label material is loaded (see
Loading Labels – 612 ). After the supplies are loaded, the printer must be adjusted to
properly align the print on the top and bottom of the finished label.
1. Unlatch the printhead. Turn the Label Length Adjustment Knob until the pointer on the
turn bar falls within the black bar corresponding to the length of the label to be printed.
2. With the printhead resting in the down position, but not latched, gently turn the supply roll
back until the stock is snug around the turn bar. Latch the printhead.
3. Load a batch and print several test labels, until labels are printed with print on both the top
and bottom. Note the alignment of the front and back copy. If the back copy is too far
toward the top of the label, turn the Label Length Adjustment Knob counter-clockwise. If
the back copy is too far toward the bottom of the label, turn the Label Length Adjustment
Knob clockwise.
4. Run several more labels and check the alignment. Make further adjustments as
necessary.
Non-Printing Zone
A non-print zone is required for text (light copy) and bar codes (heavy copy). Thin lines and
most fonts require a 0.25-inch non-print zone at the leading edge of the label. Bar codes, bold
fonts, and Care symbol fonts require a 0.375-inch non-print zone at the leading edge of the
label. Without these non-print zones, the ribbon sticks to the supply and can cause jams.
0.375 inch non-print
zone
Feed
PCMate Software has a built-in non-print zone; however, some third party software packages
may not. You should verify the non-print zone or check defaults.
Regardless of the software package you are using to create / design
formats, do not place logos or bar codes too close to the edge of your
supply.