Tharo Systems Gemini, Operator'S Manual

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6. Media loading

Processing Mode

The 

Gemini

 can be operated in two different processing modes. In addition, two

methods of operation are possible. The mode and method of operation desired

dictate the method of loading the label stock.

When in the 

Batch Mode

, the labels are printed without pausing. The labels exit

the printer out the front, still attached to the backing strip.

When in the 

Demand Mode

, labels are printed one at a time. The printing cycle is

then stopped until the label has been removed. When the present sensor registers

the label has been removed, an automatic backfeed is performed and the next label

is printed and fed forward to the demand position.

The 

Demand Mode

 operations are available with 

Gemini TD

 only.

Note:

 When editing the labels in the dispense mode, make sure that the label area

that lies directly underneath the sensor is only printed up to 50% (black). A further

blackening may cause malfunctions of the present sensor.

While processing in Demand Mode, the following operation methods are available :

For 

Tear-off

 operations, the labels are loaded so that they exit the printer straight

out the front, as in Batch Mode. The label exits the printer, still attached to the

backing. (How far the label protrudes can be adjusted with Presentation Position

parameter in Printer Setup). When the label has been torn off, the present

sensor registers the removal and the next label is printed.

For 

Peel-off 

operations, the labels with the backing strip fed down below the

peel plate before it exits the printer. For succesfull peel-off, the backing strip

must not be perforated between the labels. As the backing strip is pulled down,

only the label exits the front of the printer. In effect, the label is peeled-off of the

backing, while remaining attached by only a narrow edge. (The edge width can

be adjusted with the Presentation Position parameter in Printer Setup). When

the label is removed, the present sensor detects the removal and the next label is

printed.

The following steps describe media loading for the Gemini. Steps 1-7 are common

to all processing modes and methods of operation. In the remaining steps, loading

for the different operating modes and methods of operation is detailed separately.

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