AP-Code Printed Text looks stretched or squished.

If the text or barcode looks a bit stretched or squished, it means that the applicator is moving faster or slower than the AP-Code expects.  If it is stretched (longer than it should be) the applicator is moving faster than the AP-Code expects.  If the text is squished (shorter than it should be), the applicator is moving slower than the AP-Code expects.  You can change the speed of the print or change the speed of the applicator container rotation.  

Model Differences.  Different model applicators have different speeds.  AP380 applicators move slightly faster than AP362.  Also newer model AP360 applicators move slightly faster than older AP360.  There is not much you can do on the applicator to change this.  Instead, we can set the AP-Code print speed to match the model.  To change the speed of the print, go into the settings and toggle the applicator model. See the instructions below.

High torque/Half Speed Mode vs Regular Speed.  The applicator has a high torque mode, which is almost half the speed of the regular mode.  If you press the foot switch while turning on your applicator, the applicator will enter half-speed/high torque mode, which will stretch out the print.  To exit half-speed mode, press the foot switch again while powering on the applicator.   If setting the applicator was intentional to provide more torque for heavier larger containers, you can also access the AP-Code Settings and set the Print Speed to match the speed mode of the applicator. 

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