CVC 400 - Hot Stamp Printer Preparation (Optional)

CVC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. CVC 400 OPERATION MANUAL
9.4 Hot Stamp Printer Preparation (Optional)
This is an optional coding and dating printer. The printing and labeling are accomplished
synchronously; the printer must be properly adjusted and ready to operate before starting labeling.
a. Compressed air connection: Connect the compressed air hose to “Air inlet” (solenoid valve), and
turn on the air compressor.
b. Air pressure: 4~5 kgf/cm
2
(60~80 psi).
c. Place the types in the type chase. Fasten and lock the types with locking springs.
d. Mount hot stamp foil tape on foil spool disk (Fig 9.4-1).
Foil tape
Foil rewind spool dis
k
Foil spool dis
k
Fig 9.4-1
e. Move the hot stamp printer to a proper position with the stamp position adjustment knob.
f. Turn on the heating switch (power switch).
g. Turn on the main power switch of the machine, and then search for the print time setting function
using the keys and . The print time is normally set between 10 and 40.
h. Set the temperature controller (heat temp) at 130 ℃ (266 ℉). If labeling speeds is more than 80
bottles per minute, then increase the temperature to 140 ℃ (284 ℉).
- Temperature indicator (out) is lit when the hot stamp is heating up.
- Allow 3 to 5 minutes for indicator lamp to turn to green from red. The green lamp indicates the
required temperature is reached.
- Both the setting of F3 print time and temperature controller must be synchronized. F3 print time
is set at 10 ~ 40 for temperature controller between 160 ~ 165 ℃ (320 ~ 329 ℉).
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