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  • Iowatech
    Not a service manager

    2,500+ Posts
    • Dec 2009
    • 3930
    #1

    [Jamming] Stupid labels

    I've got a SCX-8230 that has been tasked to be a label printer. (D'oh.) I was curious if anybody has any suggestions on how to make that work better.
    If you can help, thanks.
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    • blackcat4866
      Master Of The Obvious

      Site Contributor
      10,000+ Posts
      • Jul 2007
      • 22997
      #2
      Re: Stupid labels

      Good luck with that. I'll share the little bit of advice I offer every user who uses labels. It won't solve every problem, but saves a few mishaps:

      1) always feed labels from the sheet bypass. You'll get less label separation.
      2) always select Thick paper type to get complete fusing.
      3) always feed label sheets LTR-R direction. There are additional connection points on the crossfeed cuts to minimize labels separating. Avery labels will usually indicate feed direction with arrows on the SEF.
      4) always feed full sheets of labels. Partial sheets of labels will leave adhesive on the drum or primary transfer belt.
      5) when labels stick in the machine (and they will), call the service tech to remove them. Your tech will remove the adhesive chemically without damaging the rubber components with sharp implements, or damaging drums with tools. He'll be able to disassemble the machine as necessary to access the areas where labels are stuck. A simple slip with a letter opener can cost thousands of dollars, because of a single jammed label.

      But you already knew all that. =^..^=
      If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
      1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
      2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
      3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
      4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
      5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.

      blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=

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        • Iowatech
          Not a service manager

          2,500+ Posts
          • Dec 2009
          • 3930
          #3
          Re: Stupid labels

          Originally posted by blackcat4866
          Good luck with that. I'll share the little bit of advice I offer every user who uses labels. It won't solve every problem, but saves a few mishaps:

          1) always feed labels from the sheet bypass. You'll get less label separation.
          2) always select Thick paper type to get complete fusing.
          3) always feed label sheets LTR-R direction. There are additional connection points on the crossfeed cuts to minimize labels separating. Avery labels will usually indicate feed direction with arrows on the SEF.
          4) always feed full sheets of labels. Partial sheets of labels will leave adhesive on the drum or primary transfer belt.
          5) when labels stick in the machine (and they will), call the service tech to remove them. Your tech will remove the adhesive chemically without damaging the rubber components with sharp implements, or damaging drums with tools. He'll be able to disassemble the machine as necessary to access the areas where labels are stuck. A simple slip with a letter opener can cost thousands of dollars, because of a single jammed label.

          But you already knew all that. =^..^=
          Thanks!

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            • Iowatech
              Not a service manager

              2,500+ Posts
              • Dec 2009
              • 3930
              #4
              Re: Stupid labels

              Well, I ended up giving the guides from the feed up to the transfer a really light coat of fuser oil. Not sure if that will affect anything in a negative way, but I guess we'll see.
              On a lighter note, the op said they had 4000 sheets of labels to run through the machine after I left last time and I haven't been back yet. So things are looking up in that respect.

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