Pallet Labeler With a Twist

This project started out as a basic print and apply of a 4 X 6 label to a pallet. A site survey indicated that one of the printer applicators required mounting in a confined area.

As a result, we were given the following constraints:

* The printer applicator must fit not exceed a maximum width of 21 inches. The solution would be pretty basic if the machine could be laid on its side.

* The printer applicator must use the same label stock as the other 4 machines shipped by FOX IV.
The labels are 4 X 6 An easier solution would be to supply a 6 wide print engine and use 6 X 4 labels, but the use of the same label stock as the other machines required FOX IV to design an applicator arm that would rotate the label just prior to applying it.

* FOX IV had to provide technical support to the company's software provider to make sure the data was formatted properly. We developed the Sato format for them the software provider is a Printronix software house and their initial attempts at communicating with the Sato printer failed.

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