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3.3 MECHANICAL SETTINGS
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3.3.1 Adjusting the unwinder’s core
diameter
Tool:
– 3 mm hexagon (Allen) screwdriver
The unwinder can be adjusted with core adapters [47B]
to fit the inner diameter of the label roll. The adapters
must be fitted and dismantled in different ways
depending on this diameter:
– 38.1 mm (1”) core
Unscrew the screws [47A] (2 for each adapter) and
remove the adapters.
– 76.2 mm (3”) core
Screw on the adapters, as is shown in Figure [47].
– 101.6 mm (4”) core
Screw on the adapters, as is shown in Figure [48].
3.3.2 Positioning the pressure roller
Open the pressure roller [49B]. To do so, rotate the
lever [49C] until the roller snaps up.
Release thumb screw [49A].
Align the pressure roller over the backing paper so
that it is centred.
Close the pressure roller.
Screw the thumb screw tight.
[47] Core adapter positions for a core diameter of 76.2 mm.
[48] Core adapter positions for a core diameter of 101.6 mm.
[49] Setting the position of the pressure roller (B).
3.3 MECHANICAL SETTINGS