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Optional Features

External Media Rewinders

For rewinding large print jobs, an external rewinder is available to handle an entire

label roll. Please note, that for an external rewinder, the maximum size of the

supply roll is limited to 8 in (200 mm) with a core diameter of 3 in (75 mm), or a

supply roll may be up to 7.5 in (190 mm) with a core diameter of 1.6 in (40 mm).

The external rewinder is mechanically linked to the Apollo by an adapter plate, but

works independently through its own power supply. Consequently, the rewinder

requires its own separate outlet for operation.

Cutter Assembly

With the optional cutter unit, labels or continuous media (up to 180 g/sqm) may be

cut immediately after printing. You can choose whenever you want to cut, whether

you cut off the individually, after a pre-selected quantity of labels have been printed,

or only at the end of a print job.

The cutter is powered and controlled directly by the peripheral connector of the

Apollo.

For cutter operation, the firmware of the Apollo will automatically backfeed the

label, so that after cutting, the label roll will be repositioned for the print of the next

label.

Rewind Guide Plate (for Apollo with internal rewinder only)

The rewind guide plate for rewinding the silicon liner, offers to rewind small print

jobs internally. The maximum rewind diameter greatly depends on the size of the

remaining media roll and is also limited by the location of the ribbon supply roll as

well as the ribbon take up.

Present sensor (for Apollo with internal rewinder only)

This option allows for on-demand labelling. The present sensor consists of the

tear-off plate and the sensor itself. The sensor, which is attached to the Apollo by

the peripheral connector, indicates the presence of a label, and pauses the printing

process until the label is removed.

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PC Memory Card

Apollo includes an option for using memory cards in order to permanently store

graphics, fonts, databases or whole label formats.

The data can be downloaded via interface. Alternatively, the printer is able to read

cards which was written on using PC card drives of computers, lap-tops, etc.

PCMCIA 2.1 conforming sRAM cards or Flash-EPROM cards are accepted.

The maximum capacity for Apollo 1/2 is 4 MegaByte, for Apollo 3 16 MegaByte.

Using a memory card, the printer can be operated without being connected to a

computer which represents a great advantage regarding the flexibility.

Keyboard Adapter

The keyboard adapter allows you to connect your Apollo to a MF-2 compatible PC

keyboard using the serial interface. This will allow you to modify variable data

stored on a memory card.

Applicator

Apollo 1 is specially designed for the installation of an applicator. This offers a

low-cost opportunity for automatically applying printed labels onto products or

parts.

The power supply and control of the applicator is realized via the peripheral port of

the Apollo 1. In addition, only a compressed-air supply is required.

For further information, contact our sales offices in Karlsruhe/ Germany or

Brunswick, Ohio/ U.S.A.

Label Design Software EASYLABEL for Windows

EASYLABEL is an intelligent and useful label design software which is easy to use

in connection with your Apollo.

EASYLABEL can be run on all Microsoft Windows compatible computers.

For further information about EASYLABEL, contact your local Apollo reseller.

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Print Media

The Apollo can be operated in direct thermal as well as thermal transfer mode.

For direct thermal mode, only use print material with a thermal-reactive coating.

The print image is transferred by heating the material at the printhead, causing a

reaction on the surface of the paper and, consequently, darkening the material.

In thermal transfer mode, not only standard paper labels are needed but also the

thermal transfer ribbon with a color surface. The printout is created by heating the

transfer ribbon, causing a transfer of color particles onto the label.

Apollo allows to regulate the heat level and also the print speed. Thus, the Apollo

offers a wide range of opportunities for usage.

The Apollo is able to print on labels and continuous paper with a maximum supply

roll diameter of 8 in (200 mm). The minimum core diameter is 1.5 in (40 mm).

The printer can also process fanfold label material.

The ability of label edge recognition, which guarantees the precise position of the

printer output, is accomplished by a moveable photocell. This sensor is controlled

by the processor of the Apollo and ensures recognition for different sorts of

material. There is no need for additional electronic adjustment.

On the following pages, you will find detailed information and specifications

concerning suitable materials.

If you have any questions, check with your local distributor as not every material

can be used for direct thermal or thermal transfer printing.

If in doubt, we will perform test prints with your label material to find the best

suitable transfer ribbon.