Quick Guide For Rewinder: RWG500 PN: 9001128 (B) www.satoamerica.
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Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the SATO RWG500 new generation rewinder for SATO barcode printers. This quick reference guide will lead you on a familiarization tour to help you start using the machine as soon as possible. To get the most out of the RWG500’s intelligent features, be sure to read this manual carefully before using the machine. Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................1 Safety Symbols ............................................
Safety Symbols About warning symbols As a preventive measure to ensure safe usage of this machine so as to safeguard against damage to yourself, other people or property, several symbols and icons are used in this guide. The following pages describe the significance of each symbol. Please take time to read and understand the content. If this display and its warning is ignored, any mishandling could result in death or serious injuries.
Safety Precautions Do not place on an unstable place Do not place the rewinder on an unstable place such as an unsteady table, an inclined place or a place with vibration. The rewinder may drop or topple over and cause injuries. Caution Liquids Do not place any containers with water or chemicals, such as flower vases or cups, as well as small metallic objects near the rewinder. Continued use creates the danger of fire or electrical shock.
Abnormal Conditions Do not use the rewinder if it is emitting smoke or strange odors. Continued use creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. * Immediately turn off the power and contact your SATO reseller or technical support center for repairs. Do not try to service the rewinder by yourself. Caution Disassembly Never try to take the unit apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the danger of fire or electrical shock. Contact your SATO reseller or technical support center for repairs.
FCC Notice The equipment referenced in this document complies with the requirements in Part 15 of FCC Rules for a Class B Computing Device. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause inacceptable interference to radio and TV reception. If the interference is unacceptable, you can reposition the equipment, which may improve reception.
What’s In the Box RWG500 main unit Joint plate Label Clip 3-inch core x 2 EXT cable Quick Guide 6 Label Guide
Parts Identification Direction Indicator LED: Clockwise winding (face in) Status LED Rewind Start/Stop button Stopper Plate Direction Indicator LED: Counter-clockwise winding (face out) Second roller First roller Rewind Core Tension arm 7
Parts Identification Power Switch Socket for AC adaptor Earth terminal EXT connector (links to printer) 8 Selector for clockwise or counterclockwise rewind direction
Preparing the Joint Plate The joint plate aligns the base of the RWG500 to the base of a SATO printer. This alignment ensures a smooth label path and prevents problems during long periods of continuous operation. The following procedure adjusts the joint plate to suit the base of different SATO printers, as described below. Note: For TG3 Series, do not use Joint Plate. 1 Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two screws that secure the movable portion of the joint plate.
Preparing the Joint Plate (cont’d) To prepare the joint plate for a GT4XXe or M84Pro series printers: When the movable plate reveals “GT4XXe” and “M84Pro”, adjust its position so that each protruding stub (called a boss) on the underside of the movable plate will fit neatly into one of two complementary holes on the main plate. The movable plate will not slide easily now. Tighten the two screws which were loosened in Step 1.
Preparing the Joint Plate (cont’d) To prepare the joint plate for the M5900RVe printer: When the movable plate reveals “M5900RVe”, adjust its position so that each protruding stub (called a boss) on the underside of the movable plate will fit neatly into one of two complementary holes on the main plate. The movable plate will not slide easily now. Tighten the two screws which were loosened in Step 1.
Preparing the Joint Plate (cont’d) To prepare the joint plate for the CL6XXe series printers: When the movable plate reveals “CL6XXe”, adjust its position so that each protruding stub (called a boss) on the underside of the movable plate will fit neatly into one of two complementary holes on the main plate. The movable plate will not slide easily now. Tighten the two screws which were loosened in Step 1.
Adjusting the Roller Height Before the rewinder is guided into place in front of the printer, the height of its first roller has to be adjusted to one of two positions (upper or lower) to fit the printer.
Installing the Joint Plate To align the printer to the RWG500 using the joint plate: 1 Place the non-movable holes of the joint plate under the feet of the rewinder as shown. The holes of the movable plate should be facing away from the rewinder. 2 Connect the Frame Ground wire of the joint plate to the Earth terminal on the rewinder. Use a Phillips screwdriver if necessary.
Installing the Joint Plate (cont’d) 3 Now place the printer so that its feet at the label output side will fit into the positioning holes on the joint place. 4 Make sure both the printer and the rewinder are turned OFF. Locate the EXT connector of the printer and use the supplied EXT cable to connect the printer to the rewinder’s EXT connector. Caution Make sure that the printer and rewinder are aligned properly using the joint plate. Otherwise rewinding errors may occur.
Configuring the Rewinder This section shows how to configure the label rewinder for operation. Choose the option identified below that best reflects the desired effects. Then, refer to the table that follows, to configure the label rewinder accordingly. Rewind Mode 1 This is the standard operating mode as the rewinder is delivered from the factory. Rewind Mode 2 This rewinding mode synchronizes rewinder operation with the feeding printer.
Configuring the Rewinder (cont’d) Rewind Mode 3 This rewinding mode synchronizes rewinder operation with the feeding printer. When the assigned printer goes offline, the label rewinder also ceases operation. The preceding sentence also applies to error conditions, as well as, paper-end and ribbon-end scenarios. The printer can be switched between online and offline modes by pressing the appropriate keys on the label rewinder’s operator panel.
Configuring the Rewinder (cont’d) DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION FUNCTION DSW 1 DSW 2 DSW 3 DSW 4 DSW 5 DSW 6 Rewind Mode 1 OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Rewind Mode 2 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF Rewind Mode 3 ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF Program Download Mode X X X X X ON 18
Label Setup The RWG500 offers two rewind directions and two types of rewind shafts, as follows:Rewinding Direction: Face in (CW) / Face Out (CCRewinding Shaft: Direct rewind/3” paper core rewind About Rewinding Direction Counterclockwise winding (CCW) In a CCW winding direction, the printed surface of the label is always visible as it faces outwards. Clockwise winding (CW) In a CW winding direction, the printed surface of the label faces inwards and is hidden from view.
Label Setup (cont’d) To change the rewind direction, use the Direction switch found on the side panel of the rewinder. The factory setting is CW rewinding by default. Setting Rewind Direction 1. Before changing the rewind direction, make sure the rewinder is turned OFF, or make sure that the Status LED is blinking in green (rewinder in Idling state) 2. Locate the Direction switch at the side panel, and set it to either CW (clockwise, face in) or CCW (counterclockwise, face-out). 3.
Label Setup (cont’d) Besides setting the rewind direction, you can set up the rewinder for direct rewinding or rewinding using a 3” paper core. About Direct Rewinding Use direct rewinding when a paper core is not to be used, and the label being collected will not need reprinting or reprocessing in future. 1 Set the rewinder for CW or CCW rewind direction and load the label accordingly. Wind the label at the rewinding shaft, and insert the provided label clip to fasten the label onto the shaft.
Label Setup (cont’d) You can collect output labels onto a 3” paper core for more consistent winding, and if the wound label needs to be unwound later for reprocessing/reprinting. Rewinding on a 3” paper core 1 If label width is below 65 mm, attach one of the provided 3” core adaptors to the rewinding shaft. Otherwise, use two adaptors. The adaptor(s) should be inserted so that the metal plate teeth faces in the same direction* as the rewind direction.
Label Setup (cont’d) After properly inserting the 3” core adaptor(s), follow the steps below to install the label. 3 Insert the 3” paper tube core into the rewind shaft. Affix the leading (front) portion of the output label to the paper core with some adhesive tape. 4 Finally, insert the label guide. Caution Before installing any label, always make sure that the rewinder is OFF, or in an idling state (Status LED blinks green).
Basic Operation After setting up the rewinder to work with your SATO printer, rewinding can be performed. 1 Turn on the rewinder. Wait for the status LED on the control panel to start blinking in green. The rewinder is now in idling status–ready to collect labels from the printer. 2 Press and hold down the START/STOP button on the rewinder control panel. The rewind shaft starts rotating, and the tension arm rises and stops automatically. This process takes up any slack in the label path.
Basic Operation (cont’d) 3 Start the automatic rewinding by printing labels on the printer. Each time a label is printed, the rewinder automatically winds it outwards and takes up any slack in the winding process. 4 When the rewinding is completed, press the START/STOP button on the rewinder’s control panel. The tension arm comes to rest and stops automatically. The Status LED blinks in green to signal the rewinder’s idling status.
Winding 7” labels To wind labels wider than 131 mm, the optional 7” Expansion Kit is required.
Installing the 7” Expansion Kit Follow the steps below to install the Expansion Kit. 1 Remove the cap covering the second roller of the rewinder. 2 Insert the kit’s second-roller joint and second-roller shaft guide. Tighten the shaft guide in a counterclockwise direction using a screwdriver. 3 Reattach the cap.
Installing the 7” Expansion Kit (cont’d) 4 1 Remove the cap covering the rewinding shaft of the rewinder. 5 Insert the core joint and core shaft guide. Tighten the shaft guide in a counterclockwise direction using a screwdriver. 6 Reattach the cap to complete installation of the expansion kit.
Basic Specifications Rewinding method • Ø 38.1 mm direct rewinding • 3” paper core rewinding Paper type Supports all genuine SATO labels printed on SATO printers, except linerless labels Paper width Width: 25–131 mm (standard) Width: 25–180 mm w/optional expansion kit. Label thickness: 0.08–0.26 mm Winding direction (selectable) • Default setting: Face in (CW) • Face out (CCW) Note: Rewind direction must match the winding direction of the label produced from the printer.
