The Flag labels are skewed and do not line up. This can include the end of the flags not being aligned correctly or completely wrapped around the wire.
Label Skewed
End-to-end alignment issue
Troubleshooting
Note: A minimal amount of skewing may be normal, especially on larger wires.
Try flagging something that is perfectly cylindrical like a rod, dowel or pen to determine if the A5500 is calibrated properly. If the flag wraps correctly, the printer is calibrated.
Ensure the wire is being wrapped properly. Hold the wire perfectly straight across the flagging block near the jaws. Adjust your hand position slightly until the skew improves. Do not let wire rotate while flagging. Large diameter wires might need to be manually straightened before inserting into the jaws to ensure good flag quality. Review the video for instructions on how to flag the wires.
Too much of the label is peeled before flagging the wire. Adjust Feed to Wire in Settings > Print Adjustments > Feed to Wire. Test incremental values to gauge any change in flagging performance: A5500 - Adjust Feed to Wire.
Note: If the end-to-end edge alignment of the flag isn't matching up and you adjust Feed to Wire, make sure Wire diameter is set to Auto and Apply Tension in System Configuration is set to On.
If the adhesive is visible on the front side of your flag, decrease the Feed To Wire setting. If the adhesive is visible on the back side of your flag increase the Feed To Wire setting.
Adjust the Cable Flag Settings in Brady Workstation.
If feed to wire does not resolve, further adjustment can be made in Settings > Printing Adjustments > Wire Diameter: A5500 - Wire Diameter Setting. If it is set to Auto, manually adjust it to your specific wire diameter to get the best results.
The liner is being pinched. Make sure the nip rollers are in the down position.
The encoder roller is not rotating properly. Confirm the label liner is making contact with the encoder roller.
If it is, then power off and unplug the unit.
Open the nip rollers, pull the label supply slightly away from encoder roller then try to roll the encoder. It should roll freely without resistance.
If the encoder roller does not rotate, the printer will need to be repaired.
