Brady PAM 3000 - Manual (Page 47)

47 Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000
Special Operation with the Pre-dispense Key
By pressing the pre-dispense key (1), half cycles of the labelling process can alternately be
released, provided that there is a print job. This operation mode is especially made for setups
and adjustments.
1(st) half cycle
Pressing the key releases the print of one label provided that there is a print job available.
The printhead is driven down, a label is printed and following the printhead is driven up.
2(nd) half cycle
Pressing the key will drive the lift cylinder to move the pad to the peel-off table. The peel-off
table is driven back and the label is put on the pad. Following the pad is moved into the
labelling position and the peel-off table is driven to move to the front. The label is placed onto
the product. Then, the lift cylinder is driven to move the pad back into the upper end position.
If the label is removed from the pad manually after the first half cycle, the first half cycle will be
repeated when the pre-dispense key is pressed again.
If there is no print job, only the movements of the second half cycle are carried out, when
pressing the key.
The first half cycle of the labelling process can also be released by pressing the
key on
the control panel of the printer. In that case, a blank label is picked up by the pad. That way,
the whole labelling process can be simulated by alternately pressing the
key and the pre-
dispense key without the need of a print job or a connection to a computer.
Fig. 13c Pre-dispense key
1
CAUTION !
By carrying out the applying cycle an area for the movements of the pad
has to be free.