How the device applies a label

About this topic

This topic describes what happens when you run a Microplate Labeler print-and-apply task.

Process

The following sequence of events occurs when you start a print-and-apply task:

1	The Microplate Labeler prints the label and moves the printed label forward to the peelbar on the printer. As the label strip reaches the peelbar, the printed label lifts off the backing.

2	The applicator head extends towards the printer until the vacuum pads touch the printed label.

3	A vacuum is created in the applicator head’s vacuum pads to grip the label.

4	After the vacuum is sensed, the applicator head retracts with the label held by the vacuum pads.

5	The plate stage rotates so that the selected side of the microplate is facing the applicator head.

6	The applicator head rotates until it is perpendicular to the microplate on the plate stage, and then extends, pushing the label onto the microplate.

7	Air is pushed through the vacuum pads, breaking the vacuum seal.

8	The applicator head retracts and returns to face the printer.

9	The plate stage moves to the next selected position.

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