A white paper on efficient label application has been published by SATO, which makes barcode printing, labelling and EPC/RFID identification solutions. Entitled ’10 key ways to increasing print apply system uptime,’ it introduces a number of steps that industrial companies can take to maximise uptime and ensure high quality, readable label information.
‘By following a few simple steps organisations can minimise print apply downtime to become more efficient,’ said Ikuo Dobashi, chairman of SATO Corporation and SATO International Europe. ‘From straightforward steps such as cleaning the print head and changing the platen roller, to evaluating media change procedures and minimising heat, pressure and print speed settings, users can learn how to maximise print apply system uptime quickly and easily.’
Print and apply systems all have normal downtime associated with media (labels or ribbon) changes, preventive maintenance procedures and wear parts replacement. The white paper’s ten methods are intended to lay a foundation for minimising this normal downtime while ultilising the time to ensure the printer applicator system will run optimally during production use.
It said the single most beneficial step any company can implement is a routine and thorough print head cleaning procedure. Not only will system performance improve, but the potential for retailer charge-backs due to unreadable barcodes will be reduced due to better and longer lasting print quality, it added.
The white paper is a free download from SATO’s website.
Contact: www.satoeurope.com/uk
