Quicklabel CU-30 User Manual

CU-30, CS-40, CTS-45Operation & Setup Guide™CU-30 CUTTER AND CS-40 / CTS-45 CUTTER-STACKER 1Setting up the stacker (CS-40 and CTS-45 only) 2Cuttin

6Cutting short tagsIf you will be cutting and stacking tags that are 1 inch long or less,the tags will not stop above the cutter-stacker’s belt drive

7Assembing the CU-30, CS-40, or CTS-45The set-up procedure given below applies to the CS-40/CTS-45Cutter-Stacker and the CU-30 Cutter. The illustratio

8spacer plateThe CTS-45 has a care-tag attachment instead of theextension bracket. With two thumb screws (locatedbeneath the plate), install the media

9QLS3000extension platespacer plateprinter's mainplateSetting up the cutter unit with the printerAfter the cutter or cutter-stacker has been prop

105 Using the 9-pin serial cable provided, connect thecutter’s serial D-shell interface to the printer’sUTILITY port.6 Apply power to the printer.7 En

11Cutter-stacker adjustments and tag stockTag stock can vary significantly in size, length, and weight. Conse-quently, certain types of stock may requ

12• If heavy tag stock is used and tags accumulate in thestacking tray, the weight of the stacked tags may causeproblems.The weight may cause tags to

13Adjusting the cut-pulse potentiometerThe timing of the cut pulse is adjusted at the factory and should notneed any immediate attention. If cut-pulse

14Changing fuses/voltage selection1 Turn off and unplug the cutter or cutter-stacker.2 Locate the fuse/voltage selection box beside thecutter’s serial

15insert two fuses forEuropean configurationinsert one fuse forAmerican configuration4 Replace the fuse(s). At 115V, one fuse is required,inserted in

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16Clearing a cutter-blade jamFollow the procedure below to clear a paper jam from the cuttermechanism.1 Turn off power to the cutter or cutter-stacker

17Replacing the cutter bladeThe functional life of the cutter blade used in the CU-30 Cutter andCS-40/CTS-45 Cutter-Stacker is specified at one millio

18remove four screwsfrom each sideto detach the panelsRemoving the side panels and front attachment1 Shut off and unplug the cutter or cutter-stacker.

19Replacing the cutter-blade assembly1 Orient the cutter unit so that its power-connect sidefaces you.2 Remove the single Phillips screw that secures

203 Remove and set aside the spring bracket held bytwo Phillips screws on the front of the cutter.4 Locate the timing belt that runs between thesoleno

216 With an Allens wrench, loosen the two set screwsthat secure the solenoid assembly to the cutter-blade shaft.7 Slide the solenoid assembly off of t

228 Remove the two Flat-head screws that secure thecutter-blade assembly to the cutter.9 Remove the four Phillips screws that secure thecutter blade t

2310 Attach the new cutter blade to the support blocksusing the four Phillips screws removed in step 9.Ensure that the cutter blade is against the two

2413 Reposition the solenoid assembly on the cutterblade shaft, leaving a small gap (approximately 1/16inch) between the cutter housing the the soleno

25Check again to see that daylight is clearly visiblebeneath the blade. If light is blocked, loosen the setscrews and rotate the blade until light is

Canadian Emissions RequirementsThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radionoise emissions from digital apparatus set out in th

Appendix A: Guidelines for best performanceThe cutter-stacker handles a wide variety of sizes and weights ofmedia as well as a large range of print sp

Appendix B: SpecificationsCutter-Stacker Tag Dimensions:minimim length: 3/4 incheswidth: 15/8 inchesmaximum length: 5 incheswidth: 41/2 inchesCut

NOTEThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with thelimits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCCrules. These limits

1The CU-30 Cutter and the CS-40 and CTS-45 Cutter-Stackers aredesigned for use with QuickLabel Systems' QLS-Series printers:• The CU-30 automatic

2raise tray base tohorizontal positionSetting up the stacker (CS-40 and CTS-45 only)Using the stacker portion of the CS-40/CTS-45 Cutter-Stackerrequir

3angle adjustment knobtray adjustment knobtray securing screwstacking traytray base3 Turn the angle adjustment knob clockwise to lowerthe stacking tra

4After adjusting the position of the stacking tray,observe the formation of the stack as tags areprinted and cut. Adjust the angle of the tray forbest

5stacking traytray full switchwing nutfixed guideadjustableguideFront of Stacking TrayRear of Stacking TrayAdjust tray guide with the wingnut located