Avery Dennison LOKPRINT I - Manual (Page 7)

Users Manual LOKPRINT™ 1. Operation •••• 7
1. Operation
1.1 Theory of Operation
The LOKPRINT was designed to receive printed labels from a 636B, Dye
Sublimate the string of labels, and feed a Finishing Station for ultrasonic cutting.
The LOKPRINT is equipped with two heat controllers, one to control the
temperature of the heater platen and the other to monitor the previous controller for a
guaranteed sublimation temperature. The printer that will feed the LOKPRINT
will not operate until the heater platen comes to a temperature of 400 deg F (205 deg
C). The LOKPRINT is threaded in the “up” position. When the printer starts, the
fabric will drop down over the heater platen and begin sublimation. Likewise when
the machine comes to a stop, or there is a loss of power, the machine will lift the
fabric off the heater. This controlled operation leads to maximum label sublimation
and very little waste.
1.2 Description of Operation
1.2.1 Hands free operation
Once the LOKPRINT has been threaded, very little operator input is necessary.
The controllers monitor the temperature and designate the start, and the feed printer
designates the time of operation. Be sure to lower the Plexiglas cover before
operation to reduce the risk of burns.
1.2.2 Temperature Controller
Two digital heat controllers are located inside the front cover. The left hand
controller controls the heat for the heater platen, and the right hand controller
monitors the process, thus creating a safety factor to see that all labels have been
sublimated between 400 deg F (205 deg C) and 410 deg F (210 deg C).
The controllers are unique and can not be interchanged. They are custom
programmed differently for each side.
Left Pyrometer Part number 221119
Right Pyrometer Part number 221120